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Ancient Kingdoms Holidays 2020 Egypt • Greece • Turkey • Morocco • Jordan • Israel & Palestine Gulf States • Iran • Cyprus • Malta • Lebanon 2020 Ancient Kingdoms Holidays Private Holidays History Cruise Holidays Small Group Coach Tours Cultural Tours Experiences Experience the Innovative Difference Presenting Your Keys to the Kingdom When New Zealand based founder Robyn Galloway created Innovative Travel in 1990, it was with large dreams and humble beginnings. Having experienced an amazing warm welcome as she travelled through the ancient kingdoms of Egypt, Jordan, and Israel in the late 1980’s, a passion was born to connect with other likeminded travellers and share these amazing experiences. In 1996 there was a keystone moment when Innovative Travel had the privilege of Egypt based Elhamy ElZayat joining Innovative Travel, and he later became a Director, expanding on his role of local representative in Cairo. This coincided with Elhamy being appointed as Honorary Consul General for New Zealand to Egypt. He was later awarded the Queen’s Birthday Honor, NZ Order of Merit, MNZM by former Prime Minister Helen Clarke, when the NZ Embassy opened in Egypt in the late 1990’s. Robyn Galloway, MD & Elhamy ElZayat MNZM, Innovative Travel’s Cairo based Director & former Chair of the Egyptian Tourism Federation As CEO of one of Egypt’s largest tourism companies, Elhamy and Robyn worked collaboratively with the Innovative Travel team, to further expand our local networks through the Middle East, Mediterranean, Asia, Europe and East Africa. These networks now include diplomats, local operators, and further professional networks; all of whom work together to create a stable and unforgettable holiday experience. As Innovative Travel has expanded, we remain true to the original dream of connecting inspired travellers to our experience, providing benefits for you from our comprehensive global, local network. Whilst seeking the assurance of our comprehensive local back up from both local operators and Innovative Travel, you want to be out there connecting with locals, seeing incredible sites, and along the way discovering some amazing experiences. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place. 2 www.innovativetravel.co.nz Your Holiday Menu Experience the Innovative Benefits ................4 ISRAEL TURKEY A Guide to Icons ...............................................5 Israel Introduction .........................................32 Turkey Introduction .......................................58 Map ...............................................................6-7 Israel Select & Mix ..........................................33 Turkey Select & Mix ........................................59 Are you an Innovative Traveller / Special Journey through the Holylands ..............34 A Taste of Istanbul (article) ..................... 60 Occasions .........................................................8 Israel Discovery .......................................35 Glories of Turkey ...................................... 61 A Guide to Accommodation Standards ...........9 Classic Israel .............................................36 Magical Turkey .........................................62 Holyland Heritage .................................... 37 Charming Turkey ......................................63 MULTI COUNTRY Jordan Extensions ...................................38 Classical Turkey ....................................... 64 Multi Country Introduction ............................ 10 Travel Companions Club .........................39 Authentic Turkey ......................................65 Egypt, Israel, Jordan ................................. 11 Gallipoli ................................................... 66 Jordan, Israel ............................................12 JORDAN Independent Turkey ................................67 Egypt, Turkey, Greece ..............................13 Turkey Extensions .................................. 68 Jordan Introduction ...................................... 40 Turkey, Greece ......................................... 14 Jordan Select & Mix .........................................41 Spain, Portugal, Morocco ........................ 15 Royal Jordan ........................................... 42 MOROCCO Treasures of Jordan ................................ 43 Morocco Introduction ................................... 69 EGYPT Petra Extensions .................................... 44 Morocco Select & Mix .....................................70 Egypt Introduction ........................................ 16 Jordan Discovery .................................... 45 Morocco in Splendour ............................. 71 Egypt Select & Mix ......................................... 17 Complete Morocco ..................................72 Nile Cruise Ships ............................................ 18 GREECE, CYPRUS, MALTA Imperial Cities and Desert ...................... 73 In the Footsteps of Pharaohs .................. 19 Greece Introduction ...................................... 46 Royal Cities ex Casablanca ..................... 74 Egypt of a Bygone Era ............................ 20 Greece Select & Mix ........................................47 Morocco Extensions ................................ 75 Glories of Ancient Egypt ..........................21 Grand Tour of Greece .............................. 48 Showcasing Egypt ....................................22 Greek Classics ......................................... 49 OMAN Realm of the Pharaohs .............................23 Aegean Splendours ................................ 50 Classic Oman ............................................76 Discovering Egypt’s Pharaonic History ...24 Highlights of the Cyclades ....................... 51 Frankincense and Mirages ....................... 77 Jewels of the Nile .....................................25 Milos, Folegandros, Santorini ................. 52 The Nile Encompassed ............................26 Greek Island Hoping ............................... 53 IRAN Upper Egypt and Eternal Nile .................. 27 Crete .................................................. 54-55 Glorious Iran .............................................78 The Nile Rediscovered .............................28 Cyprus ..................................................... 56 Mysteries of Ancient Egypt .....................29 Malta ....................................................... 57 Essence of Egypt .................................... 30 LEBANON Egypt Extensions ......................................31 Classic Lebanon .......................................79 www.innovativetravel.co.nz 3 Experience the Innovative Benefits At Innovative Travel, we understand that a holiday is so much more than a break – it is a chance to experience regions of the world you may have been dreaming about for your entire life. Great importance is placed on ensuring that your time exploring our destinations is memorable. From the moment you step off the plane, you will receive the benefit of 30 years’ experience, local experts, carefully vetted accommodation, and many more of the thoughtful little extras that ensure your holiday is as perfect as possible. At Innovative Travel, we take great pride in helping thousands of people turn their dreams into cherished memories. So where do you dream of visiting? 30 Years of Experience VIP Meet & Assistance In 2020, Innovative Travel celebrates 30 years of helping Travelling to an exotic destination can be a little intimidating international travellers to experience the wonders of the for some, which is why Innovative Travel can help from Ancient Kingdoms. From the days of organising the outdoor the very moment you step off the plane, with VIP Meet & Dame Malvina Major concert at the Pyramids in 1996, to the Assistance inside immigration available in many destinations, thousands of clients who have joined us for a pilgrimage to and included in every Egypt package. Our local operator will the ANZAC day commemorations in Turkey, Innovative Travel be there to help you with Visa and immigration processes, and has the experience to make your holiday everything you have guide you all the way to your private transportation, ensuring dreamt of. you begin your exploration in the best possible way. Local Representatives Special Experiences Many of our local operators have worked with us from the The comfort provided by choosing a holiday with carefully very beginning, and have forged strong relationships with inspected accommodation and sightseeing packages is great, the team here at Innovative Travel. You will benefit from our but most travellers have their own idea as to what they want representatives in most cities in the Middle East, Greece, to experience when visiting other countries. Innovative Travel Turkey, Morocco, and with all the destinations we offer, you has many special and exclusive experiences, to help you create can relax knowing that our friends are nearby and willing to a holiday which may be tailored to your requirements. help in any way. 24/7 Assistance English Speaking Guides Wherever your journey with Innovative Travel takes you, you Our network of professional, local guides have been carefully can relax knowing you have full 24/7 wraparound support with selected for their understanding of international travellers you every step of the way. With local representatives in most and their passion for sharing their home country. Friendly and cities in the regions, as well as a phone line staffed 24 hours a welcoming, our English
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