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Around the World aboard a Privately Chartered Qantas 747 - September 2019

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Seoul - Jerusalem - Valletta - Barcelona - Cartagena - Machu Picchu - Easter Island

  • Encounter South Korea’s dynamic capital of Seoul
  • Uncover the history of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, the birthplace of three religions
  • Find yourself at the cultural and historical crossroad of Malta in the Mediterranean
  • Witness Spain’s architectural and gastronomic gem, Barcelona
  • Discover Cartagena on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia
  • Explore Cusco and the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu
  • Submit to the mysteries of Easter Island.

It’s not often you can talk of a private jet as your own. For three weeks, your privately chartered Qantas 747 has all you need… and more. The hand selected crew travel with you, welcoming you back on board after each destination with a glass of French Champagne and superior cabin service. To ensure your utmost comfort we will not be utilising all seats on the aircraft, so you can stretch out and enjoy the journey, no matter what class you are travelling in.

Travelling solo?

Single supplements start at just $3,690 on top of the advertised fare. Enquire now to learn more.

Read on for the incredible day-by-day itinerary, or call our friendly local travel team free on 1300 414 198.

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Inclusions/Exclusions

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Earn Qantas Points on your Around the World tour*

Your journey can contribute to your Qantas Points balance - considerably. Depending on the class you select, you will benefit from a sliding scale of points that could take you even further on your next journey.

  • Business Prestige - 80,000 Qantas points
  • Business Class - 70,000 Qantas Points
  • Premier Class - 50,000 Qantas Points
  • Superior Plus - 40,000 Qantas Points
  • Superior Class - 30,000 Qantas Points

The complete package

You can leave your wallet at home - absolutely everything is taken care of on this all-inclusive experience.

No matter which class you choose, all guests will enjoy the complete package: all meals, impressive accommodation, a comprehensive sightseeing program with enhanced touring from an A La Carte range plus those thoughtful additions that make your trip extra special.

Main Inclusions

  • All accommodation in luxury hotels (lodges on Easter Island)
  • Bottled water in hotels and whilst sightseeing
  • Travel Insurance (subject to meeting the requirements of the insurer)
  • The services of Constellation Journey Leaders (including an onboard doctor for the entire duration of the journey)
  • All day time travel aboard a privately chartered Qantas 747
  • Transfers, tipping and taxes
  • Comprehensive sightseeing program including numerous ‘A La Carte’ options
  • All meals, plus beer, wine and soft drink with all dinners and with lunch and dinner aboard the plane
  • The Constellation Concierge Service – transporting your luggage to and from airports and hotels for your convenience
  • Wherever possible, arrangements have been made to expedite your clearance through customs and immigration formalities.
  • Excess luggage allowance - When you have your own private 747, excess luggage doesn’t have to be a concern. Shop to your heart’s content without worrying how you are going to get everything home.

Itinerary

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SEOUL - KOREA

Monday 30 September
And so the adventure begins. Join fellow travellers and your Journey Leaders at Sydney’s International Airport bound for Seoul. 

Tuesday 1 October
Seoul is throwing off its industrial reputation, asking the world to take notice.  Explore the highlights of the city including the Gyeongbokgung Palace and the city’s most popular market before a traditional Korean lunch.

A La Carte options feature throughout your journey. Get your first taste of them this afternoon.

Choose from:

  • The spirituality of Buddhism binds all Koreans. Learn about this unique culture while visiting the city’s temples.

  • Channel the martial arts within for a demonstration and Taekwondo lesson.

  • Reinvigorate yourself with a visit to a traditional Korean bath house.

  • Visit the fascinating War Memorial of Korea.

We come together for a special welcome gala dinner on a man made floating island in Seoul tonight. 

Wednesday 2 October
After the Korean War the country split into two. Separating the North from the South is the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ). We visit the DMZ today, one of the last relics of the Cold War.

This evening it’s A La Carte time again, literally! Choose from restaurants both inside and nearby our hotel.

JERUSALEM - ISRAEL

Thursday 3 October

Welcome aboard your flying home – we’re on our way to Jerusalem, one of the oldest cities

in the world – the spiritual and religious centre for Christianity, Judaism and Islam.

This evening we touch down in Tel Aviv before driving to our hotel.

Friday 4 October
We waste no time getting out to explore, starting with Temple Mount. Then it’s on to the Western Wall and the maze of tunnels beneath before rising to ground level near the Bethesda pools, of Old and New Testament fame. Following Via Dolorosa through the colourful Shuk (Muslim Market) we reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Our walk continues to the Jewish Quarter then it’s over to the Armenian Quarter, arguably the most intriguing, peaceful and picturesque area of Jerusalem.

After lunch we embark on an adventure through time, visiting the original City of David.

This evening we are invited into family homes in Jerusalem to share in the tradition and ceremony of Shabbat dinner 

Saturday 5 October
Choose from A La Carte options today:

  • Descend to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea Basin, and continue to Masada, the last stronghold of the Jewish people in the Great Revolt against the Romans.  

  • Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus. Visit Shepherds’ field and walk through Manger Square to visit the remarkable Church of the Nativity.

  • Take  a gentle bike riding tour of Tel Aviv. With bike paths and a seaside promenade the city is perfectly laid out for exploring by bicycle.

Dine at a selection of restaurants this evening.

VALLETTA - MALTA

Sunday 6 October
From the Middle East to the heart of the Mediterranean we go in style.  Descending into the jewel of the Mediterranean we land at the tiny Maltese capital, Valletta.  This afternoon join a traditional sailing vessel to cruise around Valletta’s magnificent harbours. The fortifications, walls and buildings built by the Knights of St. John, Rhodes and Malta upon their arrival in 1530 form a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable harbour cruise.

Monday 7 October
Today the choices abound. Which will you select?

  • Visit the Grand Master’s Palace and its armoury plus St John’s Cathedral and Casa Rocca Piccola before diverging down your chosen path: Uncover the intriguing mysteries of Malta’s former capital, Mdina. On our way back to Malta we visit Mosta, with its impressive dome.
  • Head south to the Tarxien Temples, the magical Blue Grotto and the irresistible fishing village of Marsaxlokk.
  • Walk the Three Cities of Malta’s inception – Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua. The Three Cities have provided a home, harbour and fortress to citizens since Phoenician times.
  • Or spend the day further afield? Sail the stunning Mediterranean archipelago to Gozo, the second largest island in Malta. After a traditional Maltese lunch and time at the fascinating Gozo360 display you’ll discover the 300 year old salt pan area along the coast.

Tonight we come together for a magical night to remember in Valletta, experience local Maltese specialities in a location that is sure to amaze!

BARCELONA - SPAIN

Tuesday 8 October
After touching down in Barcelona, the heart of Catalunya, we make the most of our afternoon, taking the panoramic route to Montjuic Hill for a view over the city.

Wednesday 9 October & Thursday 10 October
It’s time to delve deep into Barcelona, and with A La Carte options offered over two days, you’ll be able to enjoy the city on your own terms:

  • Wine connoisseurs might be tempted with a full day visit to the fascinating wine region of Priorat. With 600 growers and 99 wineries this a land for wine!

  • Drive into the countryside to the Benedictine Monk retreat at Montserrat. Enter the cliffside monastery and enjoy this serenely stunning location amidst the Catalan mountains.

  • Join a colourful morning walking tour through the markets and cafés of Barcelona.

  • Join a morning discovery of the Gaudi icons, concluding with a visit inside La Sagrada Familia.

On both afternoons there will be shuttle buses running from your hotel to Las Ramblas, enabling you time to explore this marvellous city independently.

On Wednesday evening there is a special dinner planned just for us. On Thursday it’s dinner A La Carte style – where you choose from a selection of restaurants.

CARTAGENA - COLOMBIA

Friday 11 October
Adios Spain and hola Colombia – we’re moving continents but the language remains unchanged.  Arriving into Cartagena you will be driven directly to your hotel.

Saturday 12 October
Cartagena is one of the most surprising cities you’ll come across. It’s also one the most superbly preserved colonial cities of the Spanish Empire. This morning we enter into the old town, surrounded by a 13km circumference stone wall. Ensconced within the walls is a living open air museum of wooden houses, pastel facades and cobbled streets. Cartagena breathes history, beauty and culture in a way that only a Latin city could. How you discover the old town is up to you – by foot or by wheels (of the pushbike variety)!

There are plans afoot this evening, rather than spoil the surprise, let’s just say a “special” dinner is planned. 

Sunday 13 October
A La Carte options spread out before you today: 

  • Cartagena’s old town is filled with architectural treasures. Join a walking tour this morning with an architect and decipher some of the mysteries.

  • Colombia, home of rum and coffee. This morning you may like to tickle your tastebuds with a tasting.  

  • Escape the city for the day and head to Rosario Islands. Idyllically located on an archipelago, this is the Caribbean of your dreams – azure blue waters, white sands and palm trees.

This evening the A La Carte options continue with a choice of dining venues.

CUSCO - PERU

Monday 14 October
We take off from the Caribbean coast and, after changing aircraft in Lima, land high in the Andes. Upon arriving in Cusco we transfer directly to our hotel and prepare for tomorrow, our journey to Machu Picchu. 

Tuesday 15 October
A visit to Machu Picchu is the pinnacle for many travellers but the rail journey itself is a highlight, with its zig zags down the mountains and its picturesque route following the Urubamba River. It’s hard to imagine what the Incas were thinking when they deemed this remote mountain ridge as the site of their 15th century citadel.  But rather than speculate and reason, sometimes it’s better to let the magic take over. Machu Picchu is one of those times. 

Wednesday 16 October
A La Carte options are yours to select:
 

  • The Incas were industrious people – from mountaintop citadels to ancient irrigation systems, salt mines, stone villages and sacrificial sites. We spend the day exploring the Ancient Valley of the Incas from our Cusco base with a variety of half and full day alternatives offering cultural, shopping and scenic highlights.

  • ​LOW ALTITUDE OPTION: Cusco is located at an altitude of 3,400m. If you are concerned about travelling to this altitude you’ll be pleased to know we offer an alternate option visiting the fascinating Peruvian city of Chiclayo, discovering its archaeological and colonial treasures. Please enquire for a detailed itinerary.

EASTER ISLAND - CHILE

Thursday 17 October
We fly to Lima to rejoin the ‘Queen of the Sky’, bound for Easter Island. One of the most remote, confounding and mystical places on earth. This afternoon its straight out to explore, starting with the ancient abandoned village of Orongo and the volcanic crater lake of Rano Kau.

Friday 18 October
A tiny island, lying 3700km off the coast of its nation and filled with more than 600 giant moai statues – Easter Island is unlike anywhere on earth.  Witness the inexplicable moai statues, standing with their backs to the sea, and walk through the quarry where they were made thousands of years ago. We continue around the island to Anakena beach, more like Tahiti than Chile. There will be one more chance to photograph the extraordinary moai before local performers treat us to a show. Soon the call of home sounds out and we’re boarding our private flying kangaroo one more time for the flight home to Sydney.

Saturday 19 October
Celebrate the journey of a lifetime and farewell newfound friends with a glass of Champagne or fine Australian wine as we fly towards home. Whilst you will arrive in Sydney with time to connect to most other cities today, it may take a week or so to adjust back to regular life!

Dates and Prices

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This rare opportunity will take place just once this year: 30 September 2019 - 19 October 2019, return from Sydney.

Places are limited, so we strongly encourage you to contact our friendly local travel consultants on freecall 1300 414 198.

Accommodation

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No matter which class you choose, you'll receive a complete VIP package. Read on to learn more...

With five cabin classes available, your journey will set the standard in luxury travel.  A hotel in the sky, you'll receive gourmet dining options prepared by the onboard chef and an enviably stocked bar full of French Champagne, premium quality Australian wines, beers and spirits.  Within each seating class, guests will rotate seats on each sector ensuring a varied allocation of seats throughout the journey.

Superior Class

Superior Class guests will travel in Economy Class seats and enjoy everything from enhanced dining to French Champagne on board. This is much more than just your average flight – prepare to be treated like a VIP.

Twin share from $21,900pp
Single supplement from $3,690

Hotels: Westin Chosun (Seoul), David Citadel (Jerusalem), Westin Dragonara (Malta), La Meridien (Barcelona), Hyatt Regency (Cartagena), Palacio Del Inka (Cusco), Local Lodges (Easter Island)

Superior Plus

If personal space is your priority, rest assured you will have ample room to spread out in Qantas Economy seats with a guaranteed window or aisle seat and an empty seat next to you. An enhanced dining and bar service is included. This is how life in the clouds should be.


Twin share from $27,500pp
Single supplement from $3,690

Hotels: Westin Chosun (Seoul), David Citadel (Jerusalem), Westin Dragonara (Malta), La Meridien (Barcelona), Hyatt Regency (Cartagena), Palacio Del Inka (Cusco), Local Lodges (Easter Island)

Premier Class

If you’re looking for that little bit extra from your journey, why not upgrade to Premier Class, where you can enjoy Qantas Premium Economy seats designed for comfort and relaxation. You will also enjoy the Qantas Business meal and bar service and ‘Business Class’ hotel upgrades in some destinations.

Twin share from $36,500pp
Single supplement from $3,900

Hotels: Westin Chosun (Seoul), David Citadel (Jerusalem), Westin Dragonara (Malta), El Palace (Barcelona), Hyatt Regency (Cartagena), JW Marriott El Convento (Cusco), Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa (Easter Island)

Business Class

Featuring Qantas’ award-winning Business service, you will enjoy the next level of comfort with 2nd generation fully lie flat sleeper seats located on the main deck. On the ground you will enjoy exceptional hotels and a complimentary laundry service half way through your adventure. Your journey also includes private car transfers on departure and arrival in Australia.

Twin share from $60,000pp
Single supplement from $4,750

Hotels: Four Seasons Hotel (Seoul), King David (Jerusalem), The Phoenicia (Malta), El Palace (Barcelona), Sofitel Legend Santa Clara (Cartagena), JW Marriott El Convento (Cusco), Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa (Easter Island)

Business Prestige

Located on the exclusive upper deck of the Qantas Boeing 747 you will find your haven in the sky. Once a place of piano bars and cocktail lounges, this intimate and private section of the aircraft offers only 18 guests Qantas First Class meal service together with First Class wines, beers and spirits including vintage Champagne, all enjoyed from the comfort of your 2nd generation fully lie flat sleeper seat. You will also receive First Class amenity kits featuring ASPAR skincare products, First Class pyjamas and a dedicated Business Prestige Host.

On the ground you will enjoy the highest standard of accommodation including suites in some hotels and a complimentary laundry service half way through the journey. Private car transfers are also included on departure and arrival in Australia and for airport transfers in each city we visit.

Twin share from $72,000pp twin share
Single supplement from $6,900

Hotels: Four Seasons Hotel (Seoul), King David (Jerusalem), The Phoenicia (Malta), El Palace (Barcelona), Sofitel Legend Santa Clara (Cartagena), JW Marriott El Convento (Cusco), Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa (Easter Island)

FAQs

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T&Cs

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Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply. Please enquire for more information.

Prices are all inclusive, twin share per person from Sydney. Connecting fares to join the journey in Sydney from other cities are available on request. Flights between Lima - Cusco - Lima are in economy class with LATAM for all guests. 

*You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem Qantas points. A joining fee usually applies, however this will be waived for new customers booking this tour at www.qantas.com/freejoin

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