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Hot deals: Nile cruises, London theatre, Fiji luxury, Rockies tours and Alaska voyages

Mauriz Coronel
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26 Jan, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to read

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Discover limited-time travel deals from iconic cities to unique journeys. Photo / Supplied

Discover limited-time travel deals from iconic cities to unique journeys. Photo / Supplied

Viking’s Pharaohs & Pyramids voyage

Discover Egypt’s ancient wonders and modern culture on Viking’s Pharaohs & Pyramids river voyage, a 12-day Cairo roundtrip journey along the Nile. This immersive experience takes travellers from the Great Pyramids and a camel ride across the desert to the soaring pillars of the Temple of Karnak, Queen Nefertari’s tomb in the Valley of the Queens, a traditional felucca sail and the spice-scented markets of Aswan, all guided by expert Egyptologists aboard Viking’s modern, purpose-built Nile ships.

Priced from $11,395 pp in a Standard Stateroom, the offer includes the choice to fly free, receive a flight upgrade credit or save up to $5000 per couple. Inclusions cover all onboard meals, complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, specialty tea, coffee and bottled water, unlimited Wi-Fi, all shore excursions, onboard gratuities, port charges and taxes, with guests unpacking just once while the crew takes care of the rest. Book by March 31, 2026. To book or find out more, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au/cruise-destinations/egypt/pharaohs-pyramids/2026-cairo-cairo/index.html.

Viking’s Pharaohs & Pyramids offers a 12-day Nile journey, including excursions and expert Egyptologists. Photo / Supplied
Viking’s Pharaohs & Pyramids offers a 12-day Nile journey, including excursions and expert Egyptologists. Photo / Supplied

Defy Gravity in London

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Combine theatre magic with city exploration on an unforgettable London escape, pairing iconic sightseeing with a night at one of the world’s most celebrated stages. Enjoy four nights at a stylish four-star hotel in the heart of London, perfectly placed for shopping, dining and exploring the city’s famous landmarks, before heading into the West End for an evening of musical theatre brilliance.

This exclusive deal includes tickets to Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, where the spellbinding story of Elphaba and Glinda comes to life. Packages are priced from $1200 pp twin share, with selected travel dates available between February 5, 2026 and November 24, 2026. The offer is on sale until sold out, with airfares and airport transfers additional and subject to availability. To book or find out more, visit flightcentre.co.nz/holidays/gb-eng-london/defy-gravity-with-a-4-star-london-stay-tickets-to-wicked-on-the-west-end-NZ53743 or contact Flight Centre on 0800 427 555.

Enjoy a four-night stay in London with tickets to "Wicked" at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Photo / Supplied
Enjoy a four-night stay in London with tickets to "Wicked" at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Photo / Supplied

Adults-only sanctuary

Escape to a secluded tropical hideaway at Tokoriki Island Resort, an adults-only sanctuary set on a palm-fringed island with powdery white sand beaches. Designed for romance and relaxation, the resort invites travellers to enjoy champagne breakfasts beneath frangipani trees, beachfront massages to the sound of the waves, private island picnics and candlelit dinners on a jetty under the stars. Tokoriki Island Resort welcomes guests aged 16 years and over.

House of Travel offers a seven-night Fiji luxury package from $6999 pp twin share, including Fiji Airways Value flights from Auckland, five nights at Tokoriki Island Resort and two nights at Fiji Gateway Hotel pre- or post-stay, plus return Nadi airport, hotel and catamaran transfers. Inclusions at Tokoriki Island Resort feature full breakfast daily with free-flow French sparkling wine, one oceanfront dinner with free-flow French sparkling wine once per stay, complimentary room upgrade and late checkout subject to availability, cocktail tastings on selected evenings, daily canapés at the bar and a scheduled snorkel trip to the home reef. The deal is valid for sale until February 9, 2026, unless sold out prior, for travel between February 1 and March 1, 2026, and March 8 to March 26, 2026. To book, visit hot.co.nz/fiji-tokoriki or call 0800 713 715.

Tokoriki Island Resort in Fiji offers a seven-night luxury package with champagne breakfasts and beachfront massages. Photo / Supplied
Tokoriki Island Resort in Fiji offers a seven-night luxury package with champagne breakfasts and beachfront massages. Photo / Supplied

Canadian Rockies journey

Journey through western Canada’s most spectacular landscapes on Globus’ Majestic Rockies tour, an 11-day adventure that showcases the highlights of the Canadian Rockies from Vancouver to Calgary. Travellers will dine at the original greenhouse at Victoria’s Butchart Gardens, admire the alpine scenery of Sun Peaks, Lake Louise and Jasper National Park, and enjoy a scenic gondola ride up Banff’s Sulphur Mountain, with Globus’ signature Local Favourites, included sightseeing and free time woven throughout the itinerary.

As part of Globus’ New Year deals, travellers can save up to $1000 per couple on select 2026 departures, choosing either $250 pp off the tour price or a $500 pp air credit. Prices start from $7349 pp based on the May 10, 2026 departure, reflecting a saving of $500 per couple. The offer is valid on select travel dates and must be booked by March 31, 2026. To book or find out more, visit globustours.co.nz/deals

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Globus' Majestic Rockies tour offers an 11-day adventure through the Canadian Rockies. Photo / Supplied
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Sale before kickoff

As excitement builds for the Fifa World Cup in June 2026, football fans can elevate their Canadian adventure with a luxury Alaska Inside Passage voyage perfectly timed around the tournament. Travellers heading to Vancouver for the Socceroos’ first Fifa World Cup match at BC Place on June 13, 2026, can pair live football action with a seven-night pre-game sailing aboard Seven Seas Explorer, cruising between Vancouver and Whittier through Alaska’s spectacular coastal scenery.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Klondike Blooms itinerary departs Vancouver on June 3, 2026, and arrives in Whittier on June 10, allowing three days to travel back to Vancouver and explore the city ahead of match day. Cruise fares start from AU$12430 pp in a Deluxe Veranda Suite G2, with guests who book by February 28, 2026, receiving a complimentary two-category suite upgrade and a low 7.5% deposit. To book or find out more, visit RSSC.com or call 1300 455 200.

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Football fans can pair the Fifa World Cup in June 2026 with a luxury Alaska cruise. Photo / Supplied
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