A self-drive tour where you can choose the hotels, car and services you prefer. No service is pre-included: you can change the duration of every stop as you like. The hotels shown in the itinerary are to be intended as suggestions.,
Itinerary
Day 1 — Dubai
Arrival at Dubai, One adjective is enough to describe Dubai: exaggerated.
From the 800-metre-high skyscrapers to the shopping malls with more than 600 shops, from the 7-star hotels to the artificial slopes where you can ski even at 40 degrees, practically nothing is an exception.
Dubai is a cosmopolitan and multicultural city located in the United Arab Emirates on the south-east coast of the Persian Gulf.
The city is famous for its modern and innovative architecture, a number of public artworks, including the Dubai Fountain, the largest musical fountain in the world, and the artificial palm tree
of Palm Jumeirah, one of the largest artificial islands in the world.
The city also has a strong food culture and is home to many fine restaurants serving international cuisines.
Despite its modernity, Dubai also has a strong cultural identity. The city is home to numerous museums, such as the Dubai Museum and the Women's Museum, which present the history and culture of the United Arab Emirates.
Famous is the traditional Souk in Deira, a traditional market where one can find textiles, spices and other traditional goods.,
Day 2 — Dubai
Free day,
Day 3 — Dubai
I fly to Chirstchurch.,
Flight
Day 4 — Dubai → Christchurch
Car
Day 5 — Christchurch → Dunedin
Car rental from Dunedin to Auckland,
Car
Day 6 — Dunedin → Te Anau
Car
Day 7 — Te Anau → Queenstown
Queenstown is the South Island's most popular resort, set alongside the shores of Lake Wakatipu, under the gaze of the Remarkables Ranges. See the contrast of smooth glacier rounded hills, and jagged mountain summits that reach high above the ancient ice floor. The town is renowned for its jet boating, bungy-jumping, skiing and awe-inspiring scenery. Local story has it, that the gold prospectors of the 19th century pronounced the town as "fit for any Queen", and so she was called Queenstown,
Day 8 — Queenstown
Free day,
Car
Day 9 — Queenstown → Franz Josef
Originally named Victoria, after Queen Victoria of England, geologist Julius Von Haast, renamed it, Franz Josef, after the current Emperor of his homeland, Austria. The Glacier is pale blue/green ice that has retreated and advanced many times over the years. A walk from the carpark to the Glacier terminal will give you some impressive views and an idea of the immense size of the Glacier itself. The township of Franz Josef is a small town based around the tourist and supply trade,
Car
Day 10 — Franz Josef → Greymouth
Greymouth e Hokitika sono i centri della giada del Paese. Visitate un laboratorio e osservate gli intagliatori di giada mentre lavorano.,
Train
Day 11 — Greymouth → Wellington
Transfer by ferry to Wellington, about 3.5 ore,
Car
Day 12 — Wellington → Napier
Car
Day 13 — Napier → Rotorua
Day 14 — Rotorua
Free day,
Car
Day 15 — Rotorua → Auckland
The 'City of Sails' is not the state capital (which is Wellington instead), but with around one million inhabitants, of which at least two hundred thousand are of Polynesian origin, it contains one third of the entire New Zealand population. It is the largest city in New Zealand, located on the North Island.
The city is known for its spectacular landscapes, with dormant volcanoes, breathtaking beaches and natural parks. Auckland is also an important urban and cultural centre, with a vibrant arts scene, fine restaurants and a variety of outdoor activities. The Sky Tower, an iconic 328-metre-high structure, dominates the cityscape and offers panoramic views of the city and beyond,
Day 16 — Auckland
Free day,
Flight
Day 17 — Auckland → Aitutaki
Flight to Rarotonga, Flight to, In the heart of the Pacific Ocean, the Cook Islands, or New Zealand Polynesia, are one of the last unspoilt paradises on Earth. The Cook Islands will captivate you and offer you a unique location for an unforgettable trip. These islands offer the perfect blend of Polynesian culture and scenic beauty. From pristine coral beaches and sparkling blue waters, effervescent sunsets that light up the evening sky, to the gentle caress of the trade winds rising over the palm trees that line the transparent lagoons, the Cook Islands embody everything you could imagine a tropical paradise to be. Add to this the charm of the locals - some of the friendliest and most hospitable people in the world - for an unforgettable holiday in one of the most romantic and remote places on earth.. Aitutaki is a small paradise home to around 1,800 people and the most beautiful lagoon in the world. It is only a 50-minute flight from Rarotonga. It is an unmissable destination in the Cook Islands. It has an irresistible charm for honeymooners, many of whom choose this paradise for their entire stay.,
Day 18 — Aitutaki
Free day,
Day 19 — Aitutaki
Free day,
Car
Day 20 — Aitutaki → Rarotonga
Flight to, Rarotonga is the hub of the Cook Islands. It has so much to see and do, yet remains unspoilt. There are no traffic lights, no McDonald's and no buildings taller than the tallest coconut tree. A circular island with a scenic road running around its entire perimeter, with a majestic volcanic peak on one side and the crystal-clear turquoise waters of its lagoon on the other. A true tropical paradise.,
Day 21 — Rarotonga
Free day,
Day 22 — Rarotonga
Flight to la prossima destinazione o rientro,
NUOVA ZELANDA E COOK CON STOP A DUBAI — NAAR
Important notes
The high season in New Zealand runs from October to March, but also from July to September in the ski areas of Queenstown and Wanaka (South Island). It is therefore important to book well in advance., The north of New Zealand is subtropical whilst the south is temperate.
• The warmest months are December, January and February, and the coldest June, July and August.
• The weather in New Zealand can change unexpectedly as cold fronts or tropical cyclones quickly blow in. Because of this, you should be prepared for sudden changes in weather and temperature, particularly if doing outdoor activities.,
