Womens TOURS by Embark

Womens TOURS by Embark Our tours for women are inclusive and escorted from Newcastle NSW Australia. Join us on an adventure!

Small groups (maximum 12), premium experiences (all entrance fees and unique, local moments), inclusive (tipping, visas, transfers from Newcastle).

We're going back to Egypt (twice!) Our first departure sold out SO quickly for 2026, and there were so many of you that ...
13/04/2025

We're going back to Egypt (twice!) Our first departure sold out SO quickly for 2026, and there were so many of you that wanted a place WE RELEASED A SECOND DEPARTURE!

Already this second departure is almost full. We only have FOUR places left!

What we love about this itinerary....
- The NEW Grand Egyptian Museum is now OPEN! We'll get to experience this new building (which has been due to open for years and years!)
- We go beyond the 'tourist' trail for a few nights' in Tunis - taking a pottery class and visiting the mesmerising Valley of the Whales
- Take a hot air balloon flight over Luxor (included!!)
and there is so SO much more that makes this a very special tour.

Want to read the full itinerary? Find out more?
Email [email protected] or click on the itinerary link below

https://jayes.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/EZ-Wb2k-uQlMp7iLzlIo2J8BZq-oNTE7uN52AtZrBRDqwg?e=utOHl6

3 nights in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to end our amazing adventure! We’ve danced at an underground club, we’ve travelled...
10/04/2025

3 nights in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to end our amazing adventure! We’ve danced at an underground club, we’ve travelled on the back of Vespas through the crazy traffic/city streets, we’ve eaten lots of amazing food, travelled the Mekong by boat, crawled through the cu chi tunnels, kept the economy going by spending money on gifts, and enjoyed many a rooftop drink 🍷

It’s sad that it’s all coming to an end, but we’ll continue to share more photos and videos over the next few weeks.

We released a NEW tour - SINGAPORE AND HONG KONG! This one was very popular with many pre-registered ladies snapping up ...
09/04/2025

We released a NEW tour - SINGAPORE AND HONG KONG! This one was very popular with many pre-registered ladies snapping up sports on this short break tour for later this year.

We only have three spots available to join us on this great adventure.

You'll have 4 nights' in Singapore and 4 nights' in Hong Kong - all in 5 star accommodation. You'll have walking tours to parts of Singapore that are a little off the beaten track, hearing the history of how a blend of cultures and hertiage have all come together. You'll have a Singapore Sling at the famous Raffles Hotel and take the Night Safari at Singapore Zoo! Not to mention a visit to the iconic Gardens by the Bay.

In Hong Kong visit Victoria Peak, Stanley Markets and even take a day to the Giant Buddha. We also have a class with a Tai Chi Master and do a dim sum cooking class. Cruise the Harbour at night to see the spectacular light show. Sip on a silky-smooth Hong Kong-style milk tea, a unique blend of strong black tea and evaporated milk, and indulge in a freshly baked egg tart, a flaky, creamy
treat that has been a local favorite since the 1940s. Fun fact: Hong
Kongers love milk tea so much that they even have a competition to crown the best one in town!

This is the perfect short break if you don't want to be away too long. It's the perfect introduction if you haven't travelled with us before and don't know what tour to start with! Or if you just need a little something to look forward to this year - this is it.

With only three places available, these will be snapped up quickly.
I've linked the full itinerary below but if you have trouble viewing or have any queries, please reach out at [email protected]

Michelle x

https://jayes.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/EUQq7aU9d6lIpS5PbCY_DQIBlt9z49JTeu7QovkyBL2dfQ?e=DJksVc

Flashback (to a week ago!) when we boarded basket boats to explore the canals outside of Hoi An. This was such a laugh! ...
06/04/2025

Flashback (to a week ago!) when we boarded basket boats to explore the canals outside of Hoi An. This was such a laugh!

Started out with fresh coconuts to hydrate, and then into our baskets! As our rowers sang ‘ole ole ole’ they would spin you around (only if you want), and then we discovered the bamboo groves. Peaceful at times, crazy singing at others! It was a vibe that’s for sure! Many laughs and a great afternoon.

When in Cambodia! Would you be game enough to try the local delicacies?? Grasshoppers, silk worms, crickets or tarantula...
03/04/2025

When in Cambodia! Would you be game enough to try the local delicacies?? Grasshoppers, silk worms, crickets or tarantulas…. Some of us tried and tested during our afternoon tuk tuk food tour - and are happy to report back that those grasshoppers are tasty buggers 😂 perfect afternoon snack in Siem Reap!

Some of you may have travelled with or met the lovely Toni on one of our women’s trips - but did you know she’s been wor...
02/04/2025

Some of you may have travelled with or met the lovely Toni on one of our women’s trips - but did you know she’s been working on her art (which is amazing if you ask me!) 🎨

She has an exhibition coming up, and if you are free - come along and support her! Helen and I will both be there opening night. Congrats Toni Williams can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on 🙌🏼

Michelle x

The Queens Gate entrance to Hue Citadel, for the Queens we are 💁🏼‍♀️👑
28/03/2025

The Queens Gate entrance to Hue Citadel, for the Queens we are 💁🏼‍♀️👑

HALONG BAY 💜we unpacked for two nights onboard LA REGINA and were spoilt by the kind, lovely staff onboard. Two nights m...
28/03/2025

HALONG BAY 💜
we unpacked for two nights onboard LA REGINA and were spoilt by the kind, lovely staff onboard. Two nights meant more time to relax, unwind and explore!

We went on small boats to see the light and dark caves, and climbed up through Trang Trung Cave. On our full day, some explored Cat Ba Village and others simply enjoyed the whirlpool bath for 4hours 😂

But before we did all of that, I had a surprise planned that wasn’t in the itinerary… we took to the air in seaplanes!! Flying high over the limestone formations you can truly understand how big and vast this area is. Such a great experience to kick off two great days at Halong Bay 🚢

Michelle x

Welcome to SAPA 💜A big photo dump coming of our few days here in the hills of Vietnam! We stayed in the most gorgeous ho...
24/03/2025

Welcome to SAPA 💜
A big photo dump coming of our few days here in the hills of Vietnam! We stayed in the most gorgeous hotel - the Hotel De La Coupole, which was designed to pay homage to Sapa in the 1920’s and the ‘30s French Indochine era. Think colourful tribal clothes mixed with French Haute couture!

We visited the BAC Ha markets, where every Sunday tribes come from all over to sell their goods. We boated up the river, explored the local town, and then went up to the highest peak in Vietnam - Fansipan. Blessed with great views and clear sky as we got to the top (and getting to the top is no small feat!). A funicular, 6km cable car, MANY steps, a tram - and then more steps 😂

We’ve spent tonight on the overnight train back to Hanoi, and then I think it’s time for our weary legs to relax for a few days on Halong Bay! x Michelle

A snapshot of our time in HANOI 🇻🇳We had three nights/two full days here, and we’ve definitely hit the ground running. W...
22/03/2025

A snapshot of our time in HANOI 🇻🇳
We had three nights/two full days here, and we’ve definitely hit the ground running.

We conquered ‘train street’, explored the French Quarter, ate local foods, learnt about the culture/history, and had a great time. We’ve also got to ‘expert level’ of crossing the road!

We are on the bus this morning to Sapa, and our feet are thankful for a morning off 😅

Our first full day in Vietnam and we packed it with incredible experiences! With our Tour guide Nam we walked the street...
21/03/2025

Our first full day in Vietnam and we packed it with incredible experiences! With our Tour guide Nam we walked the streets, saw the Temple of Literature, took cyclo’s through the city, ate great food and tried the local Hanoi beer.
But I thought what I’d share all about, is our afternoon adventures with a local MasterChef!

Venturing outside the main city, we met our guide Quail (definitely not the correct spelling but she did describe her name as ‘the ugly little egg’ before dissolving into giggles!), who jumped onboard our bus and took us to her local market.

Not a tourist bus or selfie stick to be seen as we walked the streets and bought our veggies for tonight’s dinner. The locals come to this kind of market twice a day for fresh food. While there is an indoor market nearby, the locals don’t go there. They know that the freshest food and best prices is here, at the local street markets.

It’s almost a drive-through shopping experience as people pull up on their bikes and buy their food. Tie it to the handlebars and onto the next vendor! And yes, to us it’s a little questionable! but to the locals, it’s life (and who is to judge whether meat should be in the fridge 😅).

Back to Quails family property, and she shared her beliefs, temple and how the family came to be. And then it was on to our cooking experience … but with a twist! Split into teams, we were racing the clock and each other to create the local specialty - BANH CUON (or Vietnamese ravioli). Many MANY laughs, a little sabotage and a great way to end our day.

And in good news, we were all so good (or bad, depending who you ask!) - that we were all crowned winners. And lucky for us, we didn’t just have to eat what we cooked. A big, amazing start to our adventures through Vietnam.

Stay tuned for more of our trip!

We have ONE place available on our upcoming tour to Romania, Croatia and Eastern Europe. This can be Twin or Solo share ...
09/03/2025

We have ONE place available on our upcoming tour to Romania, Croatia and Eastern Europe.

This can be Twin or Solo share on the land/hotel arrangements but there is ONLY a twin share cabin available on the 7 night cruise as part of the big itinerary.

I'll be closing off bookings this Thursday - 13th March. After this, we can't take any more women with us. This is going to be a fantastic tour and I'd love for you to join us!

Email: [email protected] for the full itinerary and more details! Or pop a message to me here on facebook and I can send you a link to ready all the wonderful details.

Michelle x

MARCH COFFEE CATCH UP! We’ve had a big month of travel in February. We’ve had our group sail the beautiful Tahitian Isla...
06/03/2025

MARCH COFFEE CATCH UP!

We’ve had a big month of travel in February. We’ve had our group sail the beautiful Tahitian Islands with Silversea, and our ladies have just returned in the last few hours from chasing the Northern Lights through Norway and Finland. Plus we got to celebrate birthdays on both trips! Happy Birthday again Kath and Jules - what a way to celebrate!

Next week is our MARCH COFFEE CATCH UP. We’d love for you to join us for an informal catch up on all things ‘women tours by Embark’. This isn’t like our formal January event with presentations etc, it’s more of a chance to meet other travellers, catch up with old friends and share a story or two! But of course, I’ll be there to answer any queries on upcoming tours and let you know what is still available.

Details are:
When: Thursday 13th March 2025, 10.30am
Where: NEX Newcastle (corner of King + Union Street)
RSVP: By hitting reply to this email or phone/text 0402 335 919
What: Coffee/Tea is at your own expense, but we’ll be providing some morning tea and treats for you.

Look forward to seeing your smiling faces!
Ps please RSVP so we can cater appropriately 🥰

Michelle x

LA ORA NA! (hello) Dance lessons onboard our Silversea Cruise 🚢 Go ladies 💃🏼💃🏼
22/02/2025

LA ORA NA! (hello)
Dance lessons onboard our Silversea Cruise 🚢
Go ladies 💃🏼💃🏼

Hello from TAHITI 🌺We had a full day in Papeete before embarking on our Silversea Cruise. Our original plans got changed...
20/02/2025

Hello from TAHITI 🌺
We had a full day in Papeete before embarking on our Silversea Cruise. Our original plans got changed due to a bit of rain, so instead we explored the Botanic Gardens and visited a lighthouse from 1872!

Did you know there are 118 islands in Tahiti?!?

Cheers from Oslo! We’re taking a break from the -6 degrees chilly weather and have escaped to PostHallen - the old post ...
15/02/2025

Cheers from Oslo!
We’re taking a break from the -6 degrees chilly weather and have escaped to PostHallen - the old post office converted into a gorgeous space with pop up unique bars ❄️ Funny how we can always find a red wine 😉🍷

It’s been chilly and rainy, but we’ve had a ball exploring Istanbul on route to Norway! We’ve even had a bit of snow ❄️W...
12/02/2025

It’s been chilly and rainy, but we’ve had a ball exploring Istanbul on route to Norway! We’ve even had a bit of snow ❄️

We’ve tried plenty of local cuisine and had PLENTY of coffee and tea. There are the sweetest cafes here with unique decor - and the cats are treated as kings! We’ve had delicious baklava, kebab, pide… we’ve eaten in family restaurants around the bazaar - to rooftop restaurants overlooking the mosque. We’ve had baked mussels from street side vendors and even some ‘entertaining’ local drinks! And have you really been to Istanbul until you’ve tried the ‘Baked Chicken Breast Pudding’ from Hafiz Mustafa (this cafe started 160years ago!)?!?

We’ve been to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Topaki Palace, the underground Cistern, Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar. We’ve cruised the Bosphorus, taken the ferry to ‘Asia’, rode the metro, a funicular, walked miles - and LOVED it all.

After a Hamman tonight, we are ready for Oslo!
Here’s a snapshot of our time here in Istanbul. Ps did you know we are doing a full Turkey tour in a few years? Registrations available now

We have SUCH a big February coming up here with our women's tours!Michelle is about to embark with 5 ladies over to 'cha...
07/02/2025

We have SUCH a big February coming up here with our women's tours!

Michelle is about to embark with 5 ladies over to 'chase the northern lights' through Finland and Norway. They also have a great 3 night stopover in Istanbul along the way.

And then Helen is setting off on a full tour to Tahiti, sailing the beautiful islands - stopping in magical places like Bora Bora and Tahiti!

You'll be seeing updates from being rugged up to deal with minus 10 degrees to Europe and racing through the snow on reindeers - to the ladies basking in the sun and crystal clear waters of Tahiti. It's definitely a different kind of holiday between the two🤣
Stay tuned!!

With everything happening, our next coffee catch up won't be until MARCH. Pop the date - Thursday 13th March - in your diaries now and we'll be touch a bit closer with more details.

How great is this photo (it's a big throwback to when we went to South America in 2013!! Should we go back to South America....

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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas filled with peace, love, and warmth 🤍🤍 May this season bring you closer to the ones you cherish and remind you of the blessings we often overlook. Here’s to creating beautiful memories and embracing all the joy this special time of year offers. May the New Year ahead be full of hope, growth, and endless possibilities (and of course, travel!!!) ✈️🥂 Much love to you all - Michelle & Helen

What a 2023 we have had 🤍 I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who is following along with our adventures, who has come to a morning tea and especially to everyone that has travelled with us and explored the world this year. From volcanos, rainbows and icebergs in Iceland.. To the rolling hills of Ireland 🍀 From walking 117km in Spain… to replacing this will all the food and wine in Portugal 🍷 The memories created are priceless and we can’t wait for 2024 ✈️

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