Contiki’s Black Friday Sales Have Just Dropped With Top-Notch Deals From As Little As $2,210

Ancient-history buffs, this one’s for you. Over eight life-changing days, you’ll go from the bustling chaos of Cairo’s markets to standing up close and personal with the otherworldly Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. Along the way, you’ll also tick off the Egyptian Museum, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Hatshepsut’s Temple. Basically, all of Egypt’s greatest hits. Then it’s time to switch gears with a chilled, three-night cruise down the River Nile (on a luxury boat with its own pool, FYI). You’ll soak up the magic of this ancient waterway, stopping into Luxor and Hurghada for a mix of temple exploring and Red Sea relaxation.

With Black Friday pricing from $2,210 (standard $2,455), it’s a wallet-friendly way to tick off one of the world’s most popular bucket-list destinations.

For the curious wayfarer who's drawn to places that feel a little bit magical, Morocco will imprint on your soul, as will this jam-packed, ten-day adventure. Hosted by expert guides, you’ll wander the spice-scented streets of Marrachesh, soak in the beautiful coastal views of Casablanca, explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and marvel at the blue laneways of Chefchaouen (aka the ‘Blue City’).

It’s a well-rounded itinerary that ticks off all the key cities and historic sites while celebrating the special culture of this unique country. With local guides leading the way, you’ll experience the real Morocco, with a traditional Berber stay with a feast under the stars and a once-in-a-lifetime camel trek into the Sahara. Add in an optional hammam spa session and even a cooking class with a local family, and you’ve got yourself a full-blown bucket-list trip.

Have Spain and Portugal been calling your name? This ten-day extravaganza showcases the best of both countries. Kicking off in Madrid before heading down to Córdoba and Seville, get ready to fall in love many times over with these vibrant cities.

Visit famous sites like the Great Mosque of Córdoba, then cross the border into Portugal for pastel-coloured Lisbon, the enchanting fairytale-esque Quinta da Regaleira castle in Sintra, and coastal Cascais, where street art, sea views, and seafood are all very much the order of the day. From there, it’s north to Porto for a free day to explore, before looping back via Salamanca and Ávila’s medieval walls to wrap things up back in Madrid.

It’s a great mix of beautiful, locally led walking tours, iconic landmarks, amazing food, as well as enough free time just to wander and get lost in the cobblestoned laneways (until you pull out your Google Maps, of course). Contiki’s Black Friday deal is offering this incredible trip from $2,138 (down from $2,375), so don’t sleep on it.

For the traveller who wants to really mix things up from their usual Euro summer, this nine-day South Korean journey will surprise and delight even the most discerning of pilgrims. Where else to start than the capital, Seoul, where you’ll jump straight into the country’s incredible K-culture with palace visits in traditional Hanbok garb, shopping in Seongsu, a guided trip to the  Korean Demilitarised Zone and a taste of Gangnam’s neon-bright energy.

Next, you’ll catch the bullet train to Busan to enjoy the waterfront nightlife (yes, there’s a private yacht tour), before travelling to Jeonju for temple tea ceremonies and a traditional Korean craft workshop. The expert guides deliver an authentic Korean experience with barbecue feasts, baseball games, street vendor snacks and you even get to make your own K-pop-inspired video clip. With Black Friday prices dropping from $3,905 to $3,320, it's the perfect time to book it in.

A safari is something everyone needs to experience at least once in their life, and Contiki’s Cape to Delta experience is unbeatable. Over 15 days, you’ll be guided through the buzzing coastline of Cape Town into Kruger National Park, where you’ll spot the A-list of South Africa’s animals (think lions and zebras and elephants - oh my!). There are also stops to Victoria Falls and the wildlife haven of the Okavango Delta.

Run by knowledgeable local guides, you’ll feel like you’ve been dropped into the middle of a David Attenborough docco with the amount of pinch-me wildlife moments. From game drives at sunrise, penguin spotting and watching hippos hang by the riverbank.

As for the accommodation, you’ll enjoy a mix of lodges, hotels and Contiki’s Special Stay safari camps, where you’ll tuck into campfire dinners under the stars. Special doesn’t even begin to cut it. Run as fast as a lion, don’t walk to snag this epic Black Friday deal.