This package is the complete, ultimate immersion into Middle earth, including the 6-night personalized pre-cruise tour, the 14-night Celebrity Cruises voyage from Auckland to Sydney and the full package of all 3 LOTR-themed day tours during the cruise. This is for the fan who wants to ‘see it all’ in this ‘once in a lifetime’ vacation. Your entire Journey will be commemorated in an Exclusive ‘Passport to Middle earth’.
6-Night Pre-Cruise Tour of North & South Islands
Tour includes 6 nights accommodation, coach transport, three internal flights, guiding, all breakfasts, two dinners, and four LOTR attractions.
November 17: On arrival in Auckland you will be transferred by coach to your hotel- The Spencer on Byron. A welcome dinner this evening and breakfast tomorrow included. (D)
November 18: You are transferred to the airport for your 10 a.m. flight to Queenstown. Your coach will deliver you to your hotel- the Novotel Gardens, home for the next 3 nights. This afternoon you may wish to take a 4 wheel drive tour with Nomad Safaris to Amon Hen, Ithilien and Lothlorien. (B)
November 19: This morning we will board our coach for a journey to Poolburn. This is where:
*The Rohan village was burned;
*Pippin dropped the Elven brooch;
*Our three heroes met the Rohirrim. Spectacular scenery!
After lunch in Alexandra we will return to Queenstown via Mrs. Jones' Fruit Stall. The rest of the afternoon is free. (B)
November 20: A day for optional extras:
* Kelvin Heights Deer Park which has 7 LOTR locations;
* Dart Stables Horse trekking through Lothlorien country;
* A helicopter flight with Heliworks to the Ford of Bruinen;
* A jet boat ride on the Shotover River- pure adrenalin!!
(B)
November 21: We board our 10.20 flight to Wellington to Wellington via Christchurch. Upon arrival we will take a coach tour past the film
studios en route to The Chocolate Fish Cafe (a favorite haunt of the stars) for a late lunch. Later we will visit the 'Get off the road'' site before checking in at the Duxton Hotel, home for the next 2 nights. Tonight we suggest dinner at The Green Parrot Restaurant- a favorite of Viggo's. (B)
November 22: Today we will begin with a visit to Stansborough Fibres- makers of the Elven Cloak fabric. We will then make brief stops at the sites of Helms Deep and Isengard Gardens, en route to Fernside. This is where they filmed the 'leaving Lothlorien scene, and the fishing/strangulation scenes with Smeagol and Deagol. After lunch we will return to Wellington. This evening we will have dinner and a special session with Daniel Reeve, calligrapher and map maker for LOTR. (B,D)
November 23: We are transferred to the airport for our 11:00am flight to Auckland. Time for you to board your cruise ship. (B)
14-Day Cruise Itinerary on Celebrity’s Millenium
Nov. 23 Auckland, NZ 6:00pm
Nov. 24 Tauranga, NZ 7:00am - 5:00pm
Nov. 25 At Sea
Nov. 26 Napier, NZ 7:00am - 5:00pm
Nov. 27 Wellington, NZ 7:00am - 6:00pm
Nov. 28 Christchurch, NZ 7:00am - 6:00pm
Nov. 29 Dunedin, NZ 7:00am - 5:00pm
Nov. 30 Dusky Sound, NZ 8:00am - 9:00am
Nov. 30 Doubtful Sound, NZ 11:30am - 1:00pm
Nov. 30 Milford Sound, NZ 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Dec. 1 At Sea
Dec. 2 At Sea
Dec. 3 Melbourne, Australia arrive 8:00am
Dec. 4 Melbourne, Australia depart 6:00pm
Dec. 5 At Sea
Dec. 6 Sydney, Australia arrive 7:00am (overnight)
Dec. 7 Sydney, Australia disembark
LOTR themed day tours*
These are the filming locations that can be reached from the ship each day when it docks. They will need to be purchased in advance and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
November 24- Hobbiton, ex Tauranga.
Includes coach transport, guiding, entry fee,
shearing demonstration and BBQ lunch at The Shires Rest.
$175 USD, per person, purchased individually.
November 27 – From Wellington
The group will drive past the studios; find the 'Get off the road site'; visit The Chocolate Fish cafe; the Cloak Factory; Helms Deep/Minas Tirith; and Rivendell. We may be able to add Bree.
$125 USD, per person, purchased individually.
November 28- Edoras, ex Lyttleton, Christchurch: Cost includes coach transport, guiding, entry fee and Brett Beattie to accompany us. As you are aware, he was Gimli for 189 days on set, working closely with Viggo and Orlando. John Rhys Davies was only on set for 30 days in half costume. People can buy their lunch from a bakery en route.
$225 USD, per person, purchased individually.
* For those going with the full Wizard’s Journey package, the combined price for these three tours will be reduced to just $475 per person (a 10% savings), in addition to the Cruise price and the Pre-cruise tour price.
*Credit card purchases for all Red Carpet services are subject to a 4% service charge.
A Wizard's Journey Pricing Details
Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy for reservations made prior to August 1, 2008.* For families or 3rd person added to a stateroom, call us for availability and accurate pricing. Pricing is for the 6-night pre-cruise tour, the 14-night cruise, plus reduced rate for LOTR-themed excursions, air deviation fee ($75), and all taxes and port charges included. (Airfare is additional),
Interior Staterooms:
Category 11:$4,694 per person
Category 9: $4,744 per person
Oceanview Staterooms:
Category 7: $5,084 per person
Category 6: $5,114 per person
Balcony Staterooms:
Category 2C: $5,564 per person
Category 2B: $5,614 per person
Concierge Class Staterooms:
Category CC: $5,864 per person
* Rate increase if booked after August 1, 2008: $75.00 per person.
There are additional cabin categories available on the ship not shown above, both higher categories and lower categories, so there are other pricing options, subject to availability at time of booking. For single supplement or 3rd & 4th passenger pricing - contact Cathy. We recommend you make your reservation as soon as possible to secure the stateroom category you prefer.
Sample Airfare pricing:
Roundtrip Airfare from LAX: $1,922.70
Roundtrip Airfare from JFK: $2239.70
Flights purchased from us will include roundtrip transfers between airport and pier. (If you arrange your own flights, these transfers are on your own or can be purchased from us.) Once you book, we'll ask you for your departure city and get an accurate air quote for you.
For more information, please refer to the Lord of the Rings: Journey to Middle Earth FAQ for these programs.
For more information or reservations, contact:
Cathy Udovch (aka Garfeimao@TheOnering.net)
cathy.u@cruiselocators.com
1-562-552-9812 or
1-800-955-7447, ext. 19812
Discussion Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TORnANZlotrCruise
