Wings Over the Mediterranean
Private charter flights between destinations allow you the convenience of visiting remote places with less time spent getting there.
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7.7*
ECO SCORE
13
PASSENGERS
13
DAYS
2/5
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Europe: Drink It In
Discover ancient and modern wonders throughout the Mediterranean, from the art and history of Portugal and Spain to the seaside charms and delights of the Amalfi Coast, and sojourn on a three-night stay in scenic Dubrovnik. Fly in comfort between four countries aboard an exclusively chartered aircraft, with a dedicated flight crew. Discover the wonders of Portuguese royalty during a day at Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the life and works of surrealist master Salvador Dalà on a day trip to Figueres. Relax along the colorful and incomparable Amalfi Coast. All in all, here's a way to immerse yourself in the sweet life of the Mediterranean while maximizing your enjoyment time in each place.
Travel Curator’s Insights:
- • See many of the most beautiful and romantic Southern European destinations in one comfortable and stylish trip.
• Take advantage of this prestigious operator's special insider access to one-of-a-kind experiences.
• A fantastic way to cover a lot of area all with someone else carrying your luggage, catering to your every desire, and handling all the details!
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From $35,495 per person
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June 11-23, 2024
Sept 3-15, 2024
Sept 17-29, 2024
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June & Sept 2023, 2024
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Trip Sustainability Awards
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CARBON
Fantastic advances in minimizing carbon footprints at locations.
ENERGY
On the East African Energy Renewal Board
EDUCATION
Runs local educational facilities for children.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Lisbon, Portugal
Arrive in Lisbon, where you are met and transferred to your hotel in the city center. Tonight, join your Resident Tour Director and fellow guests for a welcome reception and dinner.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Day 2 - Lisbon | Private Diner with Fado Performance
Begin your day with a visit to the National Coach Museum to see ceremonial and promenade vehicles from the 17th to 19th centuries. Proceed to the Jeronimos Monastery to admire its Manueline-style architecture, and then explore the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Tonight, experience the magic of Portugal’s ancient Fado tradition over dinner.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Day 3- Sintra | Romantic Castles by the Sea
Travel just outside Lisbon today to Sintra, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its stunning 19th-century monuments. Explore the National Palace of Portugal, the best-preserved medieval royal residence in the country, and then proceed to the Pena Palace, decorated with vivid colors and evocative stone carvings. Return to Lisbon for time at leisure.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Day 4 - Barcelona, Spain | A City Rich in History
Leave Lisbon for a private exploration of one of Portugal’s oldest wineries. After lunch, drive to Beja, and then fly by private charter aircraft to sunny Barcelona. Take in the views from the hill of Montjuïc, and then ride the cable car to the port and savor dinner beside the sea, before checking in to your hotel.
Accommodation: The One Barcelona
Day 5 - Barcelona | Gaudi's Magnificent Wonder
View the Barcelona Pavilion, and then discover the Sagrada FamÃlia, a spectacular basilica designed by Catalan architect Antoni GaudÃ. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure, perhaps stopping for lunch in the Central Market, also known as La Boqueria, free to explore the city. Tonight, gather for a flavorful tapas experience and a flamenco performance.
Accommodation: The One Barcelona
Day 6 - Figueres | Birthplace of Salvador Dali
Travel overland to Figueres, where you are guided through the Salvador Dalà Theater-Museum, designed by Dalà himself and considered the world’s largest surrealist object. Continue to Girona, a city that boasts Romanesque towers, medieval stone ramparts and a cathedral with the widest Gothic nave in the world. Explore the charming old Jewish Quarter and visit the medieval Arab baths before returning to Barcelona.
Accommodation: The One Barcelona
Day 7 - Naples, Italy/Sorrento | A Glimpse Into History
Fly by private charter aircraft to Naples. On arrival, enter the historic city center for lunch at a traditional Neopolitan pizzeria. Afterward, visit the National Archaeological Museum to view many of the treasures excavated from Pompeii and Herculaneum. Later, travel to the coastal town of Sorrento and settle into your hotel.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Day 8 - Amalfi Coast | A Lesson in the Local Cuisine
Indulge in the many splendors of the Amalfi Coast, starting with a seaside drive. Proceed to the hilltop town of Ravello, where you take part in a cooking class, and then sample the local dishes you’ve helped create for lunch. Later, descend to Amalfi itself and return to Sorrento by boat on a cruise along the scenic coast.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Day 9 - Sorrento | A Time in the Sun
This morning, visit a local organic farm, strolling through their garden to see how it showcases the local biodiversity and basking in the sun-warmed scents of aromatic herbs. Then, gather in the on-site dairy to learn how traditional fresh mozzarella is crafted by hand. Taste the delicious results before returning to Sorrento for an afternoon at leisure, free to hike the rugged hills, visit the lyrical island of Capri or simply relax.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Day 10 - Pompeii & Dubrovnik, Croatia | Adriatic Crossing
Journey to historic Pompeii to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the daily life of ancient Italy was frozen in time by ash and debris from an eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Then, fly to Dubrovnik by privately chartered aircraft, where you ride a cable car up Mount Srd for a Scenic Sundowner with stunning views over the sea. Return to Dubrovnik for dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Day 11 - Dubrovnik | Silk Weavers Visit
Stroll in Dubrovnik with your local guide to see the Franciscan monastery, Dubrovnik Cathedral and the Rector’s Palace, a masterpiece of secular architecture. After lunch, watch silk weavers at work in Konavle, before enjoying the rest of your day at leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Day 12 - Dubrovnik | Design Your Day
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities:
• Attend a Cooking Class with a Wine Tasting and then savor what you created for lunch.
• Embark by Sea Kayak on a refreshing, tranquil paddle around Dubrovnik’s picturesque Old Town and Lokrum Island.
• Visit Game of Thrones Shooting Locations on a walking tour, led by a local who worked as an extra on the celebrated television series.
Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Day 13 - Depart Dubrovnik
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your departing flight.
Aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 850 or comparable
Aircraft and seating configuration subject to change.
Flight Details: Lisbon-Barcelona (1 hour 45 min) | Barcelona–Naples (1 hour 45 min) | Naples-Dubrovnik (55 min)
Minimum age is 10 years.
First group event: welcome briefing at 5:30 p.m. on Day 1.
Last group event: farewell dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Day 12.
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No one knows Europe quite like this elegant operator. If you're looking to experience the best of the best in comfort and style, this trip is for you.
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What’s Included & Cancellation Policy:
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
All accommodations, meals and fully guided sightseeing (including park and entrance fees) as noted in the itinerary; airport transfers to/from hotel/ship in the first/last published city regardless of day of arrival and departure, services of Resident Tour Director or appropriate guide on Pre- and Post-Tour Extensions; coffee/tea/soft drinks/water at included meals; local wine and beer at all designated welcome and farewell dinners, local bottled water during sightseeing; porterage of up to two (2) pieces of baggage per person; complimentary Internet access (where available on cruises and at land accommodations; service levels are not guaranteed); hotel taxes; and gratuities throughout, except to the Resident Tour Director/Extension guide.
Wings Additional Inclusions:
Travelling Bell Boy Service is provided; however, because of security regulations, this service may be limited at airports, rail stations and points of embarkation for cruises. Traveller's Valet includes laundry service for eight (8) pieces per person once during journey (excludes Pre- and Post-Tour Extensions). Dry cleaning is not included. Breakfast in Bed service is included on select days up to two times per journey.
