Saga plc

02/01/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/01/2023 06:10

Saga and Titan lead touring innovation with expansion of their private jet tours and new products

Escorted tours by Saga and sister company Titan Travel are expanding their escorted tour portfolio with a host of new unique and immersive itineraries for 2023 and 2024 departures, positioning itself as the leader in innovation across the escorted touring market in the UK.

John Constable, CEO, Saga Travel Group, comments: "We're seeing increased appetite for luxurious and intrepid holidays so we are expanding our touring portfolio with new and immersive itineraries, such as our new private jet tours and exclusive dahabiya Nile River cruise, that are rarely offered by other mainstream UK tour operators.

We're leading the way with fresh and exciting options for our customers that will feed their wanderlust, and these new tours further strengthen our position to be recognised as the leading escorted tour operator in the UK, with the widest collection of world-wide escorted tours for all tastes and budgets."

Uniquely exceptional tours

Following the successful launch of its first ever private jet tour in 2022, Saga and Titan are pleased to announce that it is adding three brand new private jet itineraries to its 2024 collection, as well as a second departure date for its original private jet tour, Captivating Cultures: A Grand Tour from Rome to Rajasthan by Private Jet that's due to depart for the first time on 13 September 2023.

Each private jet tour is completely unique and offers unmatched luxury and hand-crafted itinerary that is guaranteed to astonish even the most seasoned traveller. Starting with a private VIP transfer to a private terminal at London Stansted, customers will experience the most exquisite hotels, renowned fine-dining restaurants and a dazzling array of once-in-a-lifetime experiences that will stay with customers long after their incredible journey is over.

An experienced operations director and three dedicated tour managers will accompany all private jet tours throughout and be on hand to provide 24/7 concierge service to cater to any need or desire customers may have. Expert local guides will also join the group to provide the highest knowledge and expertise in each destination.

NEW Africa Uncovered: Atlas Mountains to Maasai Mara by Private Jet tour

Available to book from 03 February, is the brand-new Africa Uncovered: Atlas Mountains to Masai Mara by Private Jet tour. This 22-day tour travels exclusively across Africa, stopping in 8 countries, Morocco, Ghana, Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Kenya via an exclusively chartered Boeing 737-400 aircraft.

The tour includes over 25 exceptional excursions and visits that showcase the very best experiences from each destination, many of which are unavailable to book independently, providing the tour with unrivalled exclusivity.

Highlights of the trip include dinner at the ultra-luxurious Selman Hotel to witness the pure Arabian horses, enjoy South Africa's winelands via helicopter, gorilla trekking in Uganda, as well as exclusive use of the Royal Livingstone Express for luxurious 5-course dinner. Additional excursions are also available throughout the tour, providing customers with flexibility to tailor their tour in destination.

Over 55 meals are also included in the tour with bookings secured at some of the finest restaurants and locations in each destination, such as lunch prepared by renowned chef with wine pairing at a South African wine estate. Customers can also explore their own culinary desires throughout the trip with Titan's dedicated tour managers on hand to assist with any additional reservations.

All porterage, transfers in destination, gratuities, additional light aircraft flights, gorilla trekking permits and visas where required are also included in the price of the holiday.

Later this year, Escorted Tours by Saga and Titan will also release two further private jet itineraries, including an unparalleled 3-week around the world experience by private jet. Set to depart in 2024, the new private jet tour will travel to destinations including Rio de Janeiro, Easter Island, Fiji, Sydney, Siem Reap, Agra, and the Maasai Mara. Available to book in April this year, pre-registration will open on Friday 03 February 2023 for customers looking to register their interest, with further information on the full itinerary and price to be announced this Spring. Details on Saga and Titan's fourth private jet itinerary to be released later this year.

Titan Travel and Escorted Tours by Saga (0808 239 1194, www.titantravel.co.uk/privatejet; Saga 0808 303 0095, saga.co.uk/touring) offers a 22-day Africa Uncovered: Atlas Mountains to Maasai Mara by Private Jet escorted tour from £39,999 per person. The tour includes 21 nights' accommodation in luxurious hotels and African lodges, 58 meals and over 25 exceptional excursions. The price also includes private VIP door-to-door transfers to and from London Stansted private terminal, services of three Titan tour managers, an experienced operations director, expert local guides as well as all international flights on an exclusively chartered Boeing 737-400 aircraft. Departing 18 January 2024.

Titan Travel and Escorted Tours by Saga (808 239 1194, www.titantravel.co.uk/privatejetSaga 0808 303 0095, saga.co.uk/touring) presents a 23-day Captivating Cultures: A Grand Tour from Rome to Rajasthan by Private Jet escorted tour from £29,999 per person. The tour includes 22 nights in luxurious accommodation, 61 meals and 34 exceptional excursions. The price also includes private VIP door-to-door transfers to and from London Stansted private terminal, services of three Titan tour managers, an experienced operations director, expert local guides as well as all international flights on an exclusively chartered Boeing 737-400 aircraft. Departing 04 September 2024.

NEW Egypt's Nostalgic Nile by Dahabiya

In response to a rapidly growing demand for Egypt and luxury travel, Saga Travel Group has also launched an exclusive and rare touring itinerary on a traditional dahabiya sailboat. This new 11-day cruise and tour holiday, which will host only 14 guests offers a beautifully unique experience of the Nile and the life around it.

Customers will relive the golden age of travel with luxurious stays in Cairo and Luxor by the banks of the Nile, then stay aboard a dahabiya - a traditional sail boat - for five nights. Relax on the wooden deck, enjoy sumptuous open-air dining and drinks, and watch life unfold along the riverbanks as the wind kisses the sails.

Titan Travel and Escorted Tours by Saga (0808 239 1194, titantravel.co.uk; Saga 0808 303 0095, saga.co.uk/touring) offer an 11-day Egypt's Nostalgic Nile by Dahabiya river cruise, from £3,699 per person. The tour includes 5 nights hotel accommodation, 5 nights onboard Queen Farida, 27 meals, plus local wine, beer, and soft drinks during the cruise, and 12 excursions. The price also includes VIP door-to-door transfers, services of a tour manager, and return international flights from London Heathrow. Saga also includes the option to include travel insurance for an additional £120pp. Based on 05 or 12 September 2023 departure.

2024 escorted touring collection to launch this spring - with new tours!

Saga Travel Group's escorted touring programme for 2024 will be available to book this Spring, with a host of brand-new itineraries added to the collection. Filled with even more immersive experiences, these tours are set to inspire and evoke wanderlust across all travellers.

Customers interested in booking a private jet tour can speak to one of Titan's or Saga's private jet advisors on 0808 239 2839 (Titan), 0808 303 0095 (Saga) or visit www.titantravel.co.uk/privatejet, https://travel.saga.co.uk/holidays/holiday-types/escorted-tours/private-jet-tour.aspx for more information.

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