A Legacy of Excellence in Travel
Welcome to Maher Escorted Tours, New Zealand’s premier fully escorted tour operator with over 40 years of expertise. As a leading name in specialised tours, we prioritise delivering top-notch experiences and continuously raising industry standards. We are proud members of TAANZ, ensuring a secure and trusted travel experience.
Meet our teamLatest Tours
2026 Cities of South America Tour
Tour Length: 20 Days
Next Departure: 22 September 2026
2026 Austria & Switzerland inc. Rhine River Viking Cruise – Waitlist Only
Tour Length: 26 Days
Next Departure: 24 May 2026
2026 The Wonders of Kenya & Tanzania
Tour Length: 20 Days
Next Departure: 3 June 2026
2027 The Five Stans – Heart of the Silk Road – September
Tour Length: 24 Days
Next Departure: 30 September 2027
2026 United Kingdom Tour with British Isles, France & Belfast Cruise – Limited availability pls call
Tour Length: 27 Days
Next Departure: 9 July 2026
2026 Balkans Explorer with Adriatic Cruise
Tour Length: 30 Days
Next Departure: 18 August 2026
2027 Baltic States with Danube River Viking Cruise
Tour Length: 25 Days (16 days excl Cruise)
Next Departure: 9 May 2027
2026 Springtime in Tasmania inc. Tamar River Cruise
Tour Length: 13 Days
Next Departure: 17 November 2026
2026 Away for the Winter inc. Red Centre, Northern Territory & Western Australia
Tour Length: 24 Days
Next Departure: 10 July 2026
2026 Southern Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana inc. Chobe National Park
Tour Length: 22 Days
Next Departure: 27 August 2026
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Tales from the Tours
Kazakhstan: a country of contrasts
Our Heart of the Silk Road journey continues, with Elaine travelling through the Five Stans…
An Escorted Tour is Little Like Good Proofreading
A well-run escorted tour is, in many ways, a little like the careful work of…
The Colours and Sounds of Australia
Northern Australia has a way of engaging the senses almost immediately. The colours feel stronger,…
When Plans Change: The Value of Having the Right Team Behind the Journey
Sometimes despite the best laid plans, things change. Flights are delayed, connections are missed, and…
You Are in Good Hands
A great trip feels effortless. The flights connect, the luggage appears when it should, the…
The Britain You Imagine and the Britain You Discover
Most people arrive in Britain with a picture already in their minds. Kiwis have a…
Every City Has A Heartbeat
Feel The Pulse Of South America It might begin with a glass of wine. A…
Jools Hall: I’ll Go Where She’s Going
Jools is one of our treasured tour leaders. She has travelled with our guests to…
Spain & Portugal with Douro River Cruise
Reflecting on our 2025 Spain & Portugal tour, from the grandeur of the Alhambra Palace…
Egypt Elevated
An Egyptologist's Perspective We’re excited to share a special inside look at one of our…