Travel Companions Club was launched following feedback from many of our past and current travellers who appreciate the Innovative style, in-depth local connections and resources and who wish to further explore the world with 'peace of mind'. Travel Companions Club (TCC) welcomes solo travellers, friends and couples. Please see below for current Travel Companions Club tours.

Join experienced tour host (Patricia) Trish Abrahamson, a regular and knowledgeable visitor to India over many years, on this unique Women Only hosted tour, where you will capture many memorable and exciting moments. Arrive in Cochin, (Kochi), Kerala in Southern India with historic Portuguese influence. Spend six days exploring this region including the Kerala backwaters, hillsides filled with tea plantations and a local spa treatment is included. Fly to Udaipur and explore Rajasthan with the renowned royal cities of Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. Discover Maharajah’s palaces, the glories of the Raj, the wondrous Taj Mahal. Join Trish, on this rich journey of discovery including textiles and fashion, Women’s initiatives, the art of the Sari, and a local cooking lesson; watch a Bollywood movie, visit a tea plantation, and discover local artwork, plus much more, in the charming company of our professional Northen and Southern Indian guides. Be ready to be spoilt on your final two nights in Delhi staying at the luxurious Imperial Hotel and dining at the 1911 Restaurant. This is your invitation to join Trish on this unique tour of discovery to captivating India.

Note: Option to either meet the tour group in Cochin or depart NZ and travel with Trish to India.

The tour is coordinated by New Zealand based, experienced tour company and destination specialist, Innovative Travel.

Benefit from almost 35 years of designing safe holidays in Egypt, with the privileged partnership of Cairo based Director, Elhamy ElZayat, “the grandfather of Egyptian tourism”, and recipient of Queens Birthday Honour, the New Zealand Order of Merit. M.N.Z.M. The enduring partnership, in combination with New Zealand based Robyn Galloway, founder of Innovative Travel, a renowned Egyptian expert since 1990, enables full support at multiple levels, from our local Egyptian offices in 7 locations, with 24/7 back up.

Highlights:

• Your Egypt experience begins, PRIOR to immigration when you will be met by a licensed representative, assisted with your Egyptian visa, and expressed through immigration.  
• Your seamless welcome experience continues with the benefit of our local representative, who will accompany your arrival transfer, passing on handy tips and to assist with your check in at the five-star Hyatt Regency, Cairo West Hotel where you will greet your fellow travellers at a welcome dinner.
• Experience the comfort of Deluxe hotels in strategic locations
• Savour sailing down the Nile aboard the stylish deluxe cruise ship, the Sonesta St George. Each cabin features floor to ceiling opening windows, in French balcony style
• Bonus: All tipping is included, for all included services.

NEW Tour departure March 2023: Tasmania

We have planned our next Travel Companions journey. Now is the time to seize the opportunity and travel to Tasmania in March 2023, on a special tour hosted by Colleen Doyle.

Tasmania is a wonderful island, with many wonderful tour experiences. So pop March 2023 into your diary and get ready to explore with the Travel Companions Club. Robyn and Colleen are both soon off to explore a few corners of the World, more information will be available in a few weeks.  

Register your interest now by emailing info@travelcompanions.club

09 June 2023

Ancient Egypt and Jordan - 19 Days ex Cairo

A fully hosted tour ex Cairo with experienced tour host, Colleen Doyle.

All participants will be met inside immigration at Cairo Airport and assisted with your Egyptian visa, available on arrival, before transferring to a special Pyramids location hotel.

On your first stay in Cairo at this amazing location, you will visit the great Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara. Then fly to Upper Egypt for a special Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. After experience overnight in Aswan before returning to Cairo. More highlights in Egypt include a visit to the magnificent Sphinx, High Tea at the Sofitel Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan. Continue to Jordan for 3 nights in the amazing red rose city of Petra and many other highlights.

Option to depart after your Jordan tour, or continue to Israel/Holyland or Turkey

Register your interest now by emailing info@travelcompanions.club

Thursday 11 June 2020
Special Mediterranean themed dinner at the 5 star Classic Villa boutique hotel on Worcester Street Christchurch

Christchurch Travel companions relished a special night out with fellow Companions at the 5 star Classic Villa boutique hotel, in Worcester Street.

A Mediterranean themed dinner combining the best of incredible dishes from Turkey & Greece, prepared by super chef, Alison Merchant who is based back in Canterbury after an international career. The evening also included a sample of incredible new tonics, produced here in Canterbury, (accompanied by gin of course), in an exclusive tasting, by the Tonic Merchant.

Register your interest for future Travel Companion Club events now by emailing info@travelcompanions.club or call 0508100111

INTERIM ANNOUNCEMENT: OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 21 MAY 2022. FURTHER DETAILS TO BE ADVISED.

Hosted Oberammergau Tour & Cruise
Departs Budapest, cruise concludes in Munich

You are invited to register your interest to join our special European cruise/tour including the Oberammergau Passion play, in 2020.

On Monday 24^th August, arrive into Budapest by 3pm. You will be transferred to our centrally located hotel. This evening meet your fellow travellers for a welcome cocktail function and canapes. Over the next couple of days, explore Budapest including local markets and museums, with a special feature dinner.

On 26 August embark our CroisiEurope special 6 day cruise from Budapest to Passau. Highlights include stops at Bratislava, Vienna, Melk and Passau. Europe is built along the rivers, so our cruise ship will be a great base to explore the historic old quarters and surrounding countryside. Our all-inclusive option on board, includes all sightseeing, beautifully served cuisine with table service for lunch and dinner, with a choice of local wine, beer or juice with meals. During our cruise, we can relax amidst convivial surroundings, with CroisiEurope’s open bar policy, which offers a wonderful selection of local wines, beer, cocktails, aperitifs, spirits, juice and soft drinks.

On Monday 31^st August we will depart the ship and transfer to the Oberammergau region where we are reserved for two nights. On Tuesday 1^st September, you will be seated in the best orchestra seating area, to view the live spectacle of this historic Oberammergau Passion Play. Wednesday 2^nd, we will transfer to Munich for an overnight and a special dinner to farewell our fellow travellers.

Highlights from an incredible Russian adventure - The Travel Companions Club Trans Mongolian Rail Journey 2019

Hosted Tour
May/June 2019: Trans Mongolian Rail Journey

13 fantastic adventurers joined tour host Colleen Doyle on an incredible Russian adventure on the Trans-Siberian train this year. Travelling across Russia, Mongolia and Siberia, the Travel Companions Club made lifelong memories and friends along the way. Take a look at the fabulous photos from their tour by scrolling through right.