Great news for travellers — travel advice has eased for the key Middle Eastern transit hubs of the UAE and Qatar, making now the perfect time to reignite your European travel dreams!
This is incredible news for anyone planning a European escape in 2026 or 2027 - and with unbeatable Europe offers available right now, there’s never been a better time to start planning your next adventure.
And for South Australian travellers, Europe feels closer than ever, with Qatar Airways returning to Adelaide as of today, 17 June, with daily flights now departing Adelaide at 10pm aboard the Boeing 777, reconnecting the city with Doha and more than 150 destinations across Qatar Airways’ global network. Emirates will also resume flights from Adelaide five days per week as of 19 June, giving travellers even more choice when planning their next international escape!
Please note:
- Read the full release from the Minister here
- Complete insurance cover is back for transit passengers
- The major hubs (Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi) have been operating safely throughout
- Now is a good time to review or restart travel plans through these routes
- The advice can change at any time - Phil Hoffmann Travel is here to support you if the situation changes.
- Travellers should continue to check Smartraveller.gov.au before booking and before departing.
Ready to make your next European adventure happen? Explore our exciting offers below and start planning today!
Hot Deals
MSC Holiday Savings
Save up to 40%* on select voyages in 2026
from
$755*
per person including taxes
Northern Europe Explorer
7-night cruise visiting Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and France, PLUS includes all onboard meals and entertainment*
from
$935*
per person including taxes
Western Mediterranean Escape
7 night cruise onboard the new MSC World Asia including all onboard meals and entertainment
from
$1,195*
per person including taxes
Idyllic Greece
7 night cruise from Athens including all onboard meals, Wi-Fi & more + save up to $220* per couple
from
$1,429*
per person including taxes
Essence of the Greek Islands
Cruise over 7 or 14 nights from Athens (Piraeus) enjoying extended port time in Santorini & Mykonos - book by 2 June
from
$1,575*
per person including taxes
France & Italy
7 night cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia) return + receive up to US$260* onboard spend
from
$1,949*
per person including taxes
Cunard 2028 New Release
Cunard's biggest release yet! Including Queen to Queen voyages, exciting new port & UNESCO heritage site visits & more!
from
$1,999*
per person including taxes
Italy, Greece & Turkey
Save up to $560 per couple on this 7 night cruise from Barcelona to Istanbul + receive up to US$260 onboard spend*
from
$2,279*
per person including taxes
Turkey Unplugged
Save Up To 40% On This 10-day guided tour from Istanbul
from
$2,325*
per person including taxes
Spain Intensive
Receive up to US$450* onboard credit per suite
from
$2,429*
per person including taxes
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Save up to $5,000 per couple on select voyages*!
from
$2,995*
per person including taxes
Spain & Portugal
8 night cruise from Barcelona to Lisbon onboard Azamara Journey
from
$3,179*
per person including taxes
Romantic Danube
7-night river cruise visiting Hungary, Austria, and Germany, PLUS save up to $5,000* per couple on select departures!
from
$3,195*
per person including taxes
Best of Dalmatia
Up to 50% off our most popular Croatia cruise itinerary, Best of Dalmatia, across select 2026 departures!
from
$3,230*
per person including taxes
Norway & Northern Lights
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from
$3,289*
per person including taxes
Lyon & Provence
Save up to $12,000* per couple on this 8 day river cruise from Avignon to Lyon or vice versa
from
$3,495*
per person including taxes
The Inner Fjords Explorer
Receive up to $600* onboard credit per cabin
from
$3,579*
per person including taxes
Cunard on Sale
Save up to $3,160* per couple + receive bonus onboard spend on select voyages in 2027
from
$3,629*
per person including taxes
Greek Islands & Turkey Fly/Cruise
7 night voyage from Athens (Piraeus) including onboard meals, entertainment + return flights*
from
$3,699*
per person including taxes
Mediterranean with Greece, Italy & Turkey
14-night Mediterranean voyage aboard Sun Princess from Barcelona to Athens, plus onboard credit of US$400 per stateroom*
from
$3,805*
per person including taxes
Spain, Portugal & Morocco Taster
7-night voyage with dining, drinks, room service & gratuities + receive up to $450* onboard credit per stateroom!
from
$3,829*
per person including taxes
Iceland & British Isles
14 night cruise from London (Southampton) + receive up to US$390* onboard spend
from
$3,829*
per person including taxes
A Taste of the Camino
7-day Camino-inspired journey from Porto to Bilbao through Spain’s coastal towns, vineyards & pilgrim trails!
from
$3,899*
per person including taxes
The Coastal Express
12-day Norway expedition - save up to 50% off the second guest + receive up to AU$600 onboard spend per stateroom*
from
$4,000*
per person including taxes
Mediterranean & Adriatic Shores
14 night cruise from Barcelona to Trieste + receive up to US$390* onboard spend
from
$4,039*
per person including taxes
Yacht Cruising
Solo travel offer! Save up to 30%* on select 2027 tall ship voyages
from
$4,380*
per person including taxes
Greek Isles & Croatia Fly/Cruise
8-day cruise including return airfares with your choice of airline + receive up to US$100 onboard spend per stateroom*
from
$4,499*
per person including taxes
Portugal & Morocco
16 night cruise from London (Southampton) return + receive up to US$630* onboard spend
from
$4,699*
per person including taxes
Enchanting Southern Italy
8-day Southern Italy escape discovering and enjoying charming coastal villages — prize freeze on 2027 departures*
from
$4,729*
per person including taxes
Italy Intensive
Sail from Venice to Rome on a 10-night small ship voyage and receive up to US$450* onboard credit per stateroom!
from
$4,999*
per person including taxes
Mediterranean Symphony
9 night luxury cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Barcelona + save up to 4,920* per couple - book by 31 July
from
$5,120*
per person including taxes
Exquisite Escapes with Regent Seven Seas
Save up to 45% select sailings + receive PHT exclusive US$300* onboard spend per stateroom
from
$5,305*
per person including taxes
Icelandic Fjords & Scotland
14-night voyage including return flights + exclusive savings up to $3,169 per couple*!
from
$5,449*
per person including taxes
Explore Eastern Europe
10-day journey through medieval towns, mountain landscapes & rich culinary traditions — prize freeze on 2027 departures!
from
$5,479*
per person including taxes
Arctic Journey & Northern Lights
Exclusive savings of up to $4,575* per couple
from
$5,490*
per person including taxes
Grand European
14-night river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest (or vice versa) — save up to $5,000* per couple on select voyages!
from
$5,695*
per person including taxes
MSC Yacht Club
Experience ultimate luxury, exclusivity & privacy in a World of Choice + receive up to $1,000* onboard credit per suite!
from
$5,739*
per person including taxes
Austria, Slovenia & Croatia Christmas Markets
10 day small group tour from Vienna to Zagreb visiting Lake Bled, Split, Zadar and more
from
$5,995*
per person including taxes
A Taste of Bordeaux
Save up to $1,400* per person on this 7 night river cruise visiting some of the world's most renowned wine regions
from
$5,995*
per person including taxes
Discover Portugal
10-day journey through Portugal’s charming villages, Douro Valley vineyards & historic coastal cities
from
$5,999*
per person including taxes
Portugal’s River of Gold
Save up to $5,000* per couple on select voyages!
from
$6,095*
per person including taxes
Trade Routes of the Middle Ages
Save up to $8,500* per couple!
from
$6,245*
per person including taxes
The Arctic Line
Receive up to $600 onboard credit per cabin + $1,000 air credit per person*
from
$6,249*
per person including taxes
The North Cape Line
Save up to 50% off the second guest + receive up to AU$600 onboard spend per stateroom*
from
$6,260*
per person including taxes
Wild British Isles
15 night fly & cruise package from London (Dover) + exclusive savings of up to $2,365* per couple
from
$6,425*
per person including taxes
Danube Discovery
7-night European river cruise: save $750 per person, PLUS receive complimentary land package *
from
$6,445*
per person including taxes
Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
7-night French river cruise exploring France, Germany, Netherlands, and Switzerland, PLUS return international flights*
from
$6,700*
per person including taxes
Christmas Markets on the Danube
7-night European river cruise exploring the Christmas markets, PLUS return international flights*
from
$6,700*
per person including taxes
Gems of Southeast Europe
7-night river cruise exploring in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, PLUS return international flights*
from
$6,700*
per person including taxes
Best of Holland & Belgium
7-night river journeying through the Dutch & Belgian Waterways, PLUS return international flights*
from
$6,700*
per person including taxes
France & Italy 2027
Save up to 40% + receive up to US$300 onboard spend + additional savings up to $1,200 per suite*
from
$6,720*
per person including taxes
Taste of Bordeaux
7-night French river cruise exploring the Dordogne-Garonne, PLUS return international flights*
from
$6,849*
per person including taxes
A Scottish Journey
10-day journey through Scotland’s rugged islands, Highland landscapes and legendary whisky traditions.
from
$6,999*
per person including taxes
Eclipse in the Med
Exclusive savings up to $3,680* per couple!
from
$6,999*
per person including taxes
The Svalbard Line
Save up to 50% off the second guest + receive up to AU$600 onboard spend per stateroom*
from
$7,380*
per person including taxes
Bunnik on Sale
Choose from 10 - 24 day small group tours + save up to $750* per person on select 2027 departures
from
$7,520*
per person including taxes
Nice to Rome: La Dolce Vita
Cruise the coastlines and hidden gems of the French & Italian Rivieras on this 9-day voyage - Companion Travels for free
from
$7,698*
per person including taxes
Beautiful Bordeaux
11 day river cruise including return flights* + bonus luxury hotel night in Bordeaux
from
$7,790*
per person including taxes
Greek Islands & Turkish Coastlines
8-day luxury yacht cruise - Save up to $1,500*pp + exclusive US$350 onboard spend per stateroom*
from
$8,145*
per person including taxes
Magic of European Christmas Markets
10 night guided tour from Berlin to Munich including meals, drinks, Wi-Fi & tipping
from
$8,189*
per person including taxes
Heart of the Danube
8 day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen
from
$8,290*
per person including taxes
Essence of the Nordics
Discover Lapland’s rich culture and landscapes before cruising along Norway’s breathtaking coastline.
from
$8,469*
per person including taxes
Complete Iceland
10 Day guided small group tour including meals and handpicked experiences!
from
$8,499*
per person including taxes
Solo Savings
Save up to $1,700* per person on select small group tours
from
$8,549*
per person including taxes
Croatian Island Discovery
Save up to $2,200* per couple!
from
$8,695*
per person including taxes
A week in Puglia
8 day small group luxury tour from Bari to Monopoli
from
$8,990*
per person including taxes
Swiss Alpine Christmas Markets
12-night guided tour from Munich to Milan, experiencing Christmas markets and festive celebrations along the way!
from
$8,999*
per person including taxes
Douro River Valley Cruise
8-day all-inclusive river cruise with Tauck - No solo supplement on select categories*
from
$9,140*
per person including taxes
Into the Arctic
Save AUD500 per couple. Must book and deposit by 30 June 2026!
from
$9,160*
per person including taxes
Northern Europe & Baltic Cruise
14-night small ship voyage visiting Amsterdam, Tallinn, Helsinki & Stockholm + up to US$500* onboard spend per stateroom
from
$9,239*
per person including taxes
Croatian Coast & the Best of the Adriatic
8-day luxury yacht cruise from Venice to Dubrovnik — save up to $2,000pp + exclusive US$350 onboard spend per stateroom*
from
$9,345*
per person including taxes
Follow the Lights Northbound
Exclusive onboard credit $600 per stateroom!
from
$9,599*
per person including taxes
Mediterranean Odyssey
Save up to $2,500* per couple on this 13 day cruise from Venice (Chioggia) to Barcelona or vice versa
from
$9,745*
per person including taxes
Spellbinding Mediterranean
This voyage features immersive overnight stays in iconic ports.
from
$9,750*
per person including taxes
Magic of the Med
Have it All on this 21-night cruise including flights, 1 night Trieste + exclusive savings up to $5,805* per couple!
from
$9,889*
per person including taxes
Douro Delights with Madrid
Save up to $1,100* per person
from
$9,895*
per person including taxes
Mediterranean Serenade
14 nights on board Oosterdam + hotel stays, rail journey, escorted tours & flights included!
from
$10,299*
per person including taxes
Flavours of Spain and Portugal
Save up to $2,100 per couple!
from
$10,345*
per person including taxes
Mediterranean Footsteps
Save up to 25% + receive up to €400 onboard spend per stateroom*
from
$10,540*
per person including taxes
Normandy & Gems of The Seine
11 day river cruise including return flights* + bonus luxury hotel night in Paris
from
$11,045*
per person including taxes
Spain & France in-depth
Save up to 30% + PHT exclusive onboard spend up to US$300 & additional savings up to $1,200 per suite*
from
$11,439*
per person including taxes
Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals
14-night river cruise exploring Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands & Switzerland, PLUS return international flights*
from
$11,900*
per person including taxes
A Week In... London & Paris
8 day all inclusive luxury tour + enjoy unique & exclusive access
from
$11,990*
per person including taxes
Alpine Discovery by Rail
Save $1,100pp on this new 13 day Rail Tour!
from
$12,195*
per person including taxes
Iceland & East Greenland: Through the Lens Photography
Embark on an 11-day tour through Iceland & Greenland with some of the best photographers on the planet - Save up to 30%!
from
$12,317*
per person including taxes
The Wild Archipelagos of the North Atlantic
Save up to 30% + receive up to €400 onboard spend per stateroom*
from
$12,710*
per person including taxes
Italian Lakes & Tuscany
Uncover the charm of Italy’s iconic lakes and picturesque towns on a 16-day journey.
from
$12,989*
per person including taxes
Grand Danube
14-night river cruise visiting Austria, Germany, Hungary & Slovakia, PLUS return international flights*
from
$13,099*
per person including taxes
Four Queens Voyage
Cruise onboard all 4 Queens back-to-back + receive up to US$1,930* onboard spend per stateroom
from
$13,369*
per person including taxes
Magnificent Europe
14-night hosted river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam with return flights included, PLUS save up to $2,000 per couple*
from
$13,395*
per person including taxes
Leisurely Switzerland, the Glacier Express and Cable Car Adventures
15-day small group Swiss rail adventure featuring the Glacier Express, Bernina Express & Matterhorn cable car!
from
$13,445*
per person including taxes
Italian Grande
Visit Lake Como, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Pompeii and Amalfi.
from
$13,489*
per person including taxes
Spain & Portugal
14 day luxury guided tour from Lisbon to Madrid
from
$13,590*
per person including taxes
Turkish Delight
20 day adventure through the exciting lands of Turkey
from
$13,775*
per person including taxes
Spectacular South of France with French Riviera
11-day river cruise + 4-day tour including return flights*
from
$14,330*
per person including taxes
Norwegian Fjords!
Save up to $5,000* per couple
from
$14,995*
per person including taxes
European Icons featuring Monaco Grand Prix
Fly, stay & cruise 21-day package — book now and save up to 22%*
from
$15,299*
per person including taxes
La Grande France
Explore five captivating French regions and Monaco on a spectacular 20-day Paris to Nice adventure.
from
$16,989*
per person including taxes
Magnificent Europe with Prague and Budapest
14-night APT European River Cruise, enjoy included flights & save up to $700 per person*
from
$17,995*
per person including taxes
Treasures of the Mediterranean & Red Sea
20-night stay & cruise package hosted by Phil! Save up to $7,750 per person + receive exclusive US$350 onboard credit*
from
$27,295*
per person including taxes
APT 100-day World Tour!
Discover the world in style with an extraordinary 100-day journey through Australia, Europe, Canada, Asia & New Zealand.
from
$100,000*
per person including taxes
