Compare A Taste of Italy by Sarracini Travel vs Essential Dubai: beach & city by Audley Travel
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| Duration | 8 days | 8 days |
| Price From | $ 1,331 | $ 1,400 |
| Price Per Day | $ 166 | $ 175 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Standard |
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| Countries Visited | N/A | |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Daily Breakfast, 2 Lunches & 2 Dinners |
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| Description |
Like a creamy gelato or hot espresso, one taste of Italy can linger for a lifetime. Travelling from eternal Rome and up through the hazy hills of Tuscany, you’ll spend eight days sampling the best of Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padova, Venice, and Montepulciano. Catch the spirit of La Vita Bella as you explore elegant Florentine piazzas, rummage through handcrafted artisanal treasures, sip world-class wines, and float down intimate Venetian canals. Extend your visit by 2-3 days to discover the treasures along Italy’s Amalfi coast, from charmingly gritty Naples to sun-bleached Capri! |
Explore the older, lesser-known areas of the city on foot with a local guide. Watch a choreographed performance of the Dubai Fountain from one of the waterside restaurants. the sand to relax by the hotel’s temperature-controlled infinity pool. You can also sip cocktails at Lvl Blu, the poolside lounge. |
Day 1: Rome
Welcome to Rome! After a meet and greet at the airport with your driver, you will be transferred to your hotel. At 8:30 pm reach the meeting point to be ready for the departure of the Rome by Night Tour. The local expert guide will lead you to discover the wonders of the Eternal City, charming by day, absolutely romantic by night. The tour ends in the Colosseum area. Enjoy on your own the rest of the night. Return to the hotel on your own and overnight stay.
Day 2: Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Early morning departure for Assisi. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis featuring masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Continue to Siena, home of the Palio. End the day in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Florence
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the “Cradle of Renaissance, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional).
Day 4: Florence > Bologna > Padova > Venice
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Depart for Bologna after breakfast in Florence. Wander through some of the city’s many, elegant arcades (or porticos), for which Bologna is famous. In the afternoon, continue toward Padova, with its original Sant’Antonio Basilica. In the early evening, we will arrive in Venice. Check-in to your hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Venice
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy your private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco, with “Skip the Line” tickets to visit the splendid St. Mark’s Basilica and, after this, check out the most iconic places of the “Floating City”. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 6: Venice > Montepulciano (Tuscany) > Rome
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles and beloved wines. Proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a Medieval town rich with history and art. That evening we will arrive in Rome.
Day 7: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast depart from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St.Peter’s Basilica with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access. The tour ends in St. Peter’s Square. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Meals: B
Day 8: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
Final breakfast followed by check-out. Arrivederci!
Day 1: Dubai
Accommodation: Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef
On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met by our representatives, who’ll drive you to your hotel in the historic Creekside area of Old Dubai. This evening, you could join a small-group food tour to explore the older, lesser-known areas of the city on foot with a local guide. You’ll get to taste traditional Middle Eastern dishes as you stroll along narrow lanes and through fragrant souqs.
Day 2: Dubai
Accommodation: Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef
You might head into Downtown Dubai today for a shopping experience in one of the city’s vast, glamorous malls. Then, take a high-speed elevator to the exclusive 148th floor of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, for panoramic views over the city, the desert and the glittering gulf. In the evening, you could watch a choreographed performance of the Dubai Fountain from one of the waterside restaurants.
Day 3: Dubai
Accommodation: JA Ocean View Hotel
Today, you’ll be driven across the city to the up-and-coming Jumeirah Beach Residence area, where you’ll stay at the JA Ocean View Hotel. Spend the afternoon settling in and perhaps get a massage before heading to the beach for some further relaxation.
Day 4: Dubai
Accommodation: JA Ocean View Hotel
Although your hotel has several dining options, you’re also close to the Dubai Marina’s JBR Walk, a chic waterfront strip packed with shops and restaurants. You might spend your day perusing the shops, with a stop to indulge at a stylish cafe.
Day 5: Dubai
Accommodation: JA Ocean View Hotel
Spend another day at your leisure, perhaps soaking up more sun on the beach or trying out some water sports. Thanks to the hotel’s location, you have a choice of excellent beaches, including the golden sands of Jebel Ali Beach.
Day 6: Dubai
Accommodation: JA Ocean View Hotel
Take a break from the sand to relax by the hotel’s temperature-controlled infinity pool. You can also sip cocktails at Lvl Blu, the poolside lounge.
Day 7: Dubai
You could unwind on the hotel’s sprawling sundeck or head to the spa for a rejuvenating treatment. Or, perhaps you’ll want to spend your final day back on the beach.
Day 8: Return home
Bid goodbye to Dubai. You’ll be driven to the airport for your flight home.
