VJV Exclusives
As part of our commitment to offering you that little bit more we are delighted to introduce to you a collection of exclusive arrangements for Voyages Jules Verne guests.
Oporto from the Sky - New for 2008!
We offer, from 2008 and exclusively for all Voyages Jules Verne clients, a private helicopter flight over the beautiful city of Oporto, with spectacular aerial views of the medieval centre and landmark bridges crossing the Douro River. This exclusive arrangement is available on An Iberian River Journey, click here to view this tour.
Opera, Ballet & Music
The arrangement includes one or two performances of opera or ballet in the Estates and National theatres or State Opera House. The performances, with top category tickets, usually take place on Days 2 and 3 (and may be subject to change). This arrangement is available on The Magic of Prague, click here to view this tour.
A Taste of Madeira - New arrangement!
This exclusive private arrangement, new for winter 2008 (Jan – Apr) for all Voyages Jules Verne clients, includes a tour of the celebrated Blandy port wine cellars with a complimentary tasting followed by a short walking tour of Funchal’s old town. This exclusive arrangement is available on Quintessential Madeira, click here to view this tour.
Petra by Night
This exclusive optional arrangement reveals the magical ‘rose red’ city by the light of a thousand candles. After listening under the stars to Bedouin stories and music at the Treasury, walk through the heart of Petra to enjoy dinner at Petra’s only restaurant (about two miles of walking, in stages, over sometimes uneven ground with return to hotel by bus). This unique arrange is available on the following tours:
Those who rediscovered ancient Egypt in the 18th and 19th centuries enjoyed magical overnight stays and this has prompted us to arrange private evening access to the Luxor temple, enhanced by striking illumination, to savour the unique night-time atmosphere. A private reception has been arranged at the temple exclusively for the guests of Voyages Jules Verne. Walk down the illuminated avenue of sphinxes and enjoy a cocktail served by staff in pharaonic uniform at the illuminated Temple before strolling through the temple unimpeded by other visitors. A recording of Verdi’s Aida, once staged in the temple, will provide a musical background to the occasion and local musicians will play the Egyptian ‘takht’ music. This unique arrange is available on the following tours:
- Royal Steamer Restored
- Royal Egypt
- Gift of the Nile
- King Fuad's Nile Steamer
- Serenade on the Nile
- From the Pyramids to Abu Simbel
- Pyramids & the Nile
- A Grand Tour of Egypt
- Two Grand Hotels
For the journey to Pompeii and Herculaneum, Voyages Jules Verne has engaged a private ’old-timer’ train, the 60 year-old-‘Sorrento Express’, with light lunch and refreshments served on board. This is an optional excursion (£50) and prebooking is strongly recommended as places are limited.
Click here to view tours in Sorrento with optional excursion.
Whilst most Middle Eastern exploration focuses on ancient exteriors, Damascus is a city of ‘hidden palaces, of copses, and gardens, and fountains’. The Damascene houses in the Old City reveal elaborate decoration and hidden courtyards. Our Syrian representative is involved in the restoration of some of these houses and has arranged a special viewing for guests of Voyages Jules Verne and an evening reception with local delicacies, liberations and music. This exclusive arrangement is available on the following tours:
SS Karim
Previously retained for private use by the Kings and Presidents of Egypt the SS Karim is now reserved exclusively and very successfully for the guests of Voyages Jules Verne.
Built in Britain in 1917 for the then Sultan of Egypt, Fuad, and titled King after 1922, it was inherited in 1936 by his son Farouk. Following the revolution of 1952 and the subsequent formation of the Arab Republic of Egypt the vessel became government property. Still powered today by its original steam engine and stern quarter wheel paddles it has been extensively renovated and combines the comforts of the modern era with the images and elegance of a bygone age. This unique paddle steamer is available of the following tour:
Voyages Jules Verne has commissioned the ‘Desert Express’ for a ‘Limited Edition’ series of spectacular journeys through the unique landscapes of northern Namibia, enabling an altogether more comfortable way than road travel of enjoying its dramatic scenery and varied wildlife. Click here to view this tour.
Direct flights to Aqaba
VJV are delighted to offer a selection of arrangements at exceptional tariffs utilising the only direct flight to Aqaba from the United Kingdom, commissioned by Voyages Jules Verne and operated by the British Airways franchise partner GB Airways. Flying direct to Aqaba offers convenient flying times, less frenetic airport and greater access to this fascinating country and in particular is nearer to the main sites of Petra and Wadi Rum. As additional service VJV also take care of visa formalities.
Click here for all tours flying direct to Aqaba.
Please note, although the direct flights to Aqaba are an exclusive charter it has the the same configuration and seat pitch as a scheduled aircraft.
