12–14 November 2027
Italy and arrival in Auckland
Flight from Italy and arrival in New Zealand. Meet your Italian-speaking guide and transfer to Auckland. Time to rest after the journey, with dinner included.
15 November 2027
Auckland, between the sea and Māori culture
Visit the Waterfront, Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay, Auckland Domain and Parnell. Admission to Auckland Museum, a sailing trip in the bay on an America’s Cup yacht and a visit to the Sky Tower. Breakfast and dinner included; lunch at your own expense.
16 November 2027
Waitomo and Rotorua
Travel through Waikato and visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including an underground boat ride. Barbecue lunch, then continue to Rotorua: Te Puia geothermal park, a Māori welcome ceremony, songs and dances. Breakfast and a traditional Hāngī dinner included.
17 November 2027
Rotorua and Wellington
Visit Wai-O-Tapu and its Champagne Pool, followed by Huka Falls and Lake Taupō. Travel through the landscapes of Rangipo and along the Desert Road towards Wellington. Evening stroll on Cuba Street. Breakfast and dinner included; lunch at your own expense.
18 November 2027
Ferry, Marlborough and Kaikōura
Ferry from Wellington to Picton through Cook Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound. Stop in the Marlborough wine region for a light lunch and tasting. Continue along the coast to Kaikōura. Breakfast and dinner included.
19 November 2027
Whales in Kaikōura and Christchurch
Boat excursion in search of whales in the waters off Kaikōura. Continue through Canterbury to Christchurch. Breakfast and dinner included; lunch at your own expense.
20 November 2027
Lake Tekapo and Wānaka
Travel through the Mackenzie region, stop at Lake Tekapo and visit the Church of the Good Shepherd. Alpine scenery and, in clear weather, views of Aoraki / Mount Cook. Arrive in Wānaka. Breakfast and dinner included; lunch at your own expense.
21 November 2027
A night on Milford Sound
Travel through Fiordland and board the Milford Mariner. Cruise past rock faces, waterfalls and forests, with opportunities to explore the bays by kayak or tender. Dinner and overnight on board in the fjord. Breakfast included; lunch at your own expense.
22 November 2027
Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu
Breakfast on board, then disembark. Transfer to Queenstown. In the afternoon, sail on the TSS Earnslaw steamship to Walter Peak Farm for a gourmet barbecue dinner and sheepdog demonstration. Return by boat; lunch at your own expense.
23 November 2027
Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley
Breakfast. Visit Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley, with a two-course lunch and wine tasting at a winery. Return to Queenstown and take the Skyline Gondola up to Bob’s Peak. Free time; dinner at your own expense.
24 November 2027
From Queenstown to Franz Josef
Journey through the Southern Alps, past Lakes Wānaka and Hāwea and through the rainforests of the west coast. Arrive in Franz Josef, at the foot of the glacier. Breakfast and dinner included; lunch at your own expense.
25 November 2027
TranzAlpine in Scenic Plus class
Breakfast and transfer to Greymouth. Travel on the scenic TranzAlpine train through the Southern Alps to Christchurch, in Scenic Plus class with lunch on board. Dinner included.
26–27 November 2027
Christchurch and return to Italy
On 26 November, breakfast and a visit to Christchurch. Stop at Riverside Market for an included light lunch, then transfer to the airport for the flight to Italy. Meals and overnight on board. Arrival in Italy on 27 November.
The itinerary and order of visits may change for operational reasons, transport connections or weather conditions, while retaining the planned content and services. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
