Compare A Taste of Italy by Sarracini Travel vs Saint Lucia and The Grenadines by land and sea by Audley Travel
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| Duration | 8 days | 13 days |
| Price From | $ 1,331 | $ 5,270 |
| Price Per Day | $ 166 | $ 405 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Standard |
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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! |
With Saint Lucia’s jungle-clad volcanic spires and long arcs of sand, it’s easy to see why the British and French fought over it for so long. Our Caribbean specialists have journeyed across the island, and they’ll not only recommend the best of the many beaches but also give you an insight into this multicultural nation. On a vacation to Saint Lucia, you can explore the island’s Kwéyòl culture at the Folk Research Centre, tour the British-built Fort Rodney and join the locals at a Friday-night fish fry. |
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 Soufrière
Saint Lucia , Location: Soufrière
A representative will meet you upon landing and escort you to your transfer to Fond Doux on the west coast, where you will spend the next three nights. The 250-year-old coca plantation is situated close to the Pitons and surrounded by thick rainforest; the resort offers peace and serenity for relaxing as well as more active options for adventure and exploration.
Day 2 Soufrière
Saint Lucia , Location: Soufrière
Feeling active? Today you could hike to the summit of Gros Piton, part of the Piton mountain duo. The UNESCO World Heritage Site offers stunning views from the top which encourages hikers, with a good level of fitness, to reach the top and relish in the vista. Guided hikes can also be booked through a local representative.
Day 3 Soufrière
Saint Lucia , Location: Soufrière
The location of this resort serves as a great base to explore the south of the island. Hop in a taxi to the nearby town of Soufriere where you can spend the day exploring. A short walk from there will take you to the Diamond Botanical Gardens where you will find the Diamond waterfall and a selection of tropical flora.
Day 4 On-board ship (Saint Lucia)
Soufrière , Location: Saint Lucia
Today you will be transferred to Soufriere where you will board The Moorings 4800 Sail Catamaran for your six night cruise.
Day 5 On-board ship (Bequia)
Bequia , Location: Saint Lucia
A short sail will take you to the northernmost island in the Grenadines, the picturesque island of Bequia. Located on the islands west coast is Bequia’s main harbour, Admiralty Bay. Here in the island’s only real settlement, Port Elizabeth, you’ll find a variety of shops, boutiques, food markets, small hotels as well as a number of bars and restaurants.
Day 6 On-board ship (Tobago Cays)
Tobago Cays , Location: Saint Lucia
The Tobago Cays Marine Park is comprised of five tiny deserted islands and the surrounding waters, which are only accessible by boat. The area boasts some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean due to its horseshoe reef located just offshore, creating a calm lagoon for the islands filled with incredible turquoise waters and abundant marine life.
Day 7 On-board ship (Mayreau)
Mayreau , Location: Saint Lucia
Mayreau is the smallest inhabited island of the Grenadines with an area of only half a square mile (1.2 sq km). On the northern tip of the island lies Salt Whistle Bay. It’s location, within the curve of a secluded white sand beach, makes for a great snorkeling and swimming spot.
Day 8 On-board ship (Mustique)
Mustique , Location: Saint Lucia
Mustique is a small private island that makes up part of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Known for its exclusive clientele, the island offers more than just excellent dining options and private villas. The primary beach, Macaroni Bay, located on the Atlantic side attracts large waves suitable for surfing whilst Britannia Bay serves as an excellent spot for an overnight stop.
Day 9 On-board ship (St Vincent)
St Vincent , Location: Saint Lucia
Tonight, you will moor in the secluded hideaway of Kearton’s Bay. Take time to bask in the sunshine on one of the islands black sand beaches and meander over to Rock Side Café for lunch. Spend the afternoon making the most of the islands water-based activities such as paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling and swimming against the pleasantly uncrowded backdrop of Kearton’s Bay.
Day 10 Rodney Bay
Marigot Bay , Location: Rodney Bay
Spot the charming homes lining the verdant hills as you sail into the sheltered harbour of Marigot Bay on the west coast of Saint Lucia. Here you will disembark and then will be transferred to the north of the island where you will spend the next three nights. Cap Maison is one of our most loved properties, a former sugar plantation perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean, with the island of Martinique in the distance. It's conveniently located close to the lively town of Rodney Bay but secluded enough for peace and quiet.
Day 11 Rodney Bay
Saint Lucia , Location: Rodney Bay
You could spend today relaxing by one of the two pools on offer at Cap Maison and enjoy views over the sea from the infinity pool. Alternatively, head down to Smugglers Cove beach where you will find watersports such as kayaking, hobie cat sailing and windsurfing. With the property having its own reef just offshore, it's an excellent spot for snorkeling.
Day 12 Rodney Bay
Saint Lucia , Location: Rodney Bay
Today you could visit the nearby Pigeon Island. The island, now connected to the mainland by a causeway that was built in 1972 is located just north of Rodney Bay. Its home to important historic sites including ruins of military buildings, beautiful beaches and local eateries. The lookout point from the fort provides unparalleled panoramic views of the northwest coastline.
Day 13 Return home
Saint Lucia
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your international flight home.
Day 1 Soufrière
Saint Lucia , Location: Soufrière
A representative will meet you upon landing and escort you to your transfer to Fond Doux on the west coast, where you will spend the next three nights. The 250-year-old coca plantation is situated close to the Pitons and surrounded by thick rainforest; the resort offers peace and serenity for relaxing as well as more active options for adventure and exploration.
Day 2 Soufrière
Saint Lucia , Location: Soufrière
Feeling active? Today you could hike to the summit of Gros Piton, part of the Piton mountain duo. The UNESCO World Heritage Site offers stunning views from the top which encourages hikers, with a good level of fitness, to reach the top and relish in the vista. Guided hikes can also be booked through a local representative.
Day 3 Soufrière
Saint Lucia , Location: Soufrière
The location of this resort serves as a great base to explore the south of the island. Hop in a taxi to the nearby town of Soufriere where you can spend the day exploring. A short walk from there will take you to the Diamond Botanical Gardens where you will find the Diamond waterfall and a selection of tropical flora.
Day 4 On-board ship (Saint Lucia)
Soufrière , Location: Saint Lucia
Today you will be transferred to Soufriere where you will board The Moorings 4800 Sail Catamaran for your six night cruise.
Day 5 On-board ship (Bequia)
Bequia , Location: Saint Lucia
A short sail will take you to the northernmost island in the Grenadines, the picturesque island of Bequia. Located on the islands west coast is Bequia’s main harbour, Admiralty Bay. Here in the island’s only real settlement, Port Elizabeth, you’ll find a variety of shops, boutiques, food markets, small hotels as well as a number of bars and restaurants.
Day 6 On-board ship (Tobago Cays)
Tobago Cays , Location: Saint Lucia
The Tobago Cays Marine Park is comprised of five tiny deserted islands and the surrounding waters, which are only accessible by boat. The area boasts some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean due to its horseshoe reef located just offshore, creating a calm lagoon for the islands filled with incredible turquoise waters and abundant marine life.
Day 7 On-board ship (Mayreau)
Mayreau , Location: Saint Lucia
Mayreau is the smallest inhabited island of the Grenadines with an area of only half a square mile (1.2 sq km). On the northern tip of the island lies Salt Whistle Bay. It’s location, within the curve of a secluded white sand beach, makes for a great snorkeling and swimming spot.
Day 8 On-board ship (Mustique)
Mustique , Location: Saint Lucia
Mustique is a small private island that makes up part of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Known for its exclusive clientele, the island offers more than just excellent dining options and private villas. The primary beach, Macaroni Bay, located on the Atlantic side attracts large waves suitable for surfing whilst Britannia Bay serves as an excellent spot for an overnight stop.
Day 9 On-board ship (St Vincent)
St Vincent , Location: Saint Lucia
Tonight, you will moor in the secluded hideaway of Kearton’s Bay. Take time to bask in the sunshine on one of the islands black sand beaches and meander over to Rock Side Café for lunch. Spend the afternoon making the most of the islands water-based activities such as paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling and swimming against the pleasantly uncrowded backdrop of Kearton’s Bay.
Day 10 Rodney Bay
Marigot Bay , Location: Rodney Bay
Spot the charming homes lining the verdant hills as you sail into the sheltered harbour of Marigot Bay on the west coast of Saint Lucia. Here you will disembark and then will be transferred to the north of the island where you will spend the next three nights. Cap Maison is one of our most loved properties, a former sugar plantation perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean, with the island of Martinique in the distance. It's conveniently located close to the lively town of Rodney Bay but secluded enough for peace and quiet.
Day 11 Rodney Bay
Saint Lucia , Location: Rodney Bay
You could spend today relaxing by one of the two pools on offer at Cap Maison and enjoy views over the sea from the infinity pool. Alternatively, head down to Smugglers Cove beach where you will find watersports such as kayaking, hobie cat sailing and windsurfing. With the property having its own reef just offshore, it's an excellent spot for snorkeling.
Day 12 Rodney Bay
Saint Lucia , Location: Rodney Bay
Today you could visit the nearby Pigeon Island. The island, now connected to the mainland by a causeway that was built in 1972 is located just north of Rodney Bay. Its home to important historic sites including ruins of military buildings, beautiful beaches and local eateries. The lookout point from the fort provides unparalleled panoramic views of the northwest coastline.
Day 13 Return home
Saint Lucia
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your international flight home.
