2024 Wings Over Italy & Its Islands
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
25915599-d61
Start City:
Rome
End City:
Puglia
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Luxury
Tour Length:
11 days
Age Requirement:
10+ Years Old
Tour Capacity:
13
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Jun 17, 2024 | Thursday, Jun 27, 2024 | $40,995 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Sep 09, 2024 | Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 | $40,995 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Sep 16, 2024 | Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 | $40,995 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Immerse yourself in Italy’s sun-splashedMediterranean vibe on an easygoing luxury journeyfrom Rome’s Renaissance art and classic cuisine torural Puglia and the storied islands of Sardinia andSicily, exploring local cultures, wines and favoritedishes along the way, and smoothly accessing thesefar-flung locales via exclusive private flights.Aircraft: Bombardier Challenger 850 or comparableAircraft and seating configuration subject to change.Flight Details: Rome–Olbia (45 min) | Olbia–Catania (1 hr 20 min) | Catania–Bari (1 hr 15 min)
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Day 1
Rome, ItalyArrive in Rome, the Eternal City, where you are met andtransferred to your hotel in the city center. Tonight, joinyour Resident Tour Director and fellow guests for a welcomereception and dinner.Hotel: Sina Bernini Bristol
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Day 2
RomeDive into the history of Rome as you explore some of itsmost iconic sights and view the great Ara Pacis of Augustus,an altar dedicated to Pax, the goddess of peace, adornedwith detailed stone friezes depicting ancient Roman life.Indulge in lunch at Alfredo alla Scrofa, where the classicdish fettuccine Alfredo was originally created. Afterward,on an A&K-exclusive experience, gain private entry to theVilla Farnesina, a 16th-century suburban estate noted for itssumptuous Renaissance frescoes. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure, free to explore the city your own way. Hotel: Sina Bernini Bristol
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Day 3
SardiniaFly by chartered air to Sardinia, Italy'''s mountainous islandresting in the heart of the Mediterranean. Arrive in timefor lunch, and then tour the prehistoric site of Nuraghe LaPrisgiona, dating to the 14th century BC. Continue to yourhotel for check-in, and later gather for dinner at a localrestaurant.Hotel: CPH Pevero Hotel
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Day 4
SardiniaSet out on a full-day 4x4 Jeep safari into rural Sardinia,absorbing breathtaking views of the ocean from rockyheights while wandering through country landscapes andrural villages. Stop for a traditional lunch of Sardo specialtiesin a local farmhouse perched above the scenic coastline.Hotel: CPH Pevero Hotel
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Day 5
CataniaFly to Catania, in Sicily, noting the contrasts of the port andits Baroque architecture upon arrival. Set out on a foodietour of the city and explore its bustling markets. Enjoy timefor lunch at leisure before continuing to Noto to check into your stunning hotel, where you refresh with a ScenicSundowner before dinner.Hotel: Il San Corrado di Noto
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 6
AvolaVenture into the countryside this morning as you Ride Like a Local by e-bike to a winery in the Avola area, home of the famous Nero d'Avola grape, one of Sicily's most important indigenous varieties. Taste the fruit of the vine and enjoy a delicious winery lunch. The rest of your day is at leisure to relax and enjoy your hotel.Hotel: Il San Corrado di Noto
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Day 7
Ragusa & ModicaJourney to nearby Ragusa, a town rebuilt after a great earthquake in 1693 ''' and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site ''' that exemplifies the Sicilian Baroque style. Afterward, continue to another UNESCO-listed site, Modica, for an introduction to their chocolate crafting skills: a molto dolce Chef's Table experience that includes a demonstration and tasting workshop. Later, join the traditional passegiatto (pre-dinner stroll) in beautiful Noto before dining at a local restaurant.Hotel: Il San Corrado di Noto
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 8
Syracuse & PugliaTravel to Syracuse, one of the earliest and most powerfulcolonies of Ancient Greece. Join a local expert who revealsthe many-layered history of this old city, and then take time for lunch at leisure. Transfer to the airport in Catania foryour private flight to Puglia, Italy'''s mythic southern region,where you check in to your hotel.Hotel: Masseria Torre Maizza
Meals: Breakfast Dinner -
Day 9
Locorotondo & AlberobelloVisit Locorotondo, considered one of the most beautifulvillages in Italy. After some time for lunch at your leisure,proceed to fascinating Alberobello and see its traditionaltrulli houses. Built entirely of stone without mortar, onlya handful of people remain who can still create thesedistinctive structures. Explore the town with a local expert,and then return to your hotel.Hotel: Masseria Torre Maizza
Meals: Breakfast -
Day 10
MonopoliThis morning, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.Take a Cooking Class at a Local Masseria, making pastaand foccacia on an experience that includes lunch.Hike in scenic Alto Salento with a Guide, and break for aclassic picnic lunch.Set Out on an E-bike Tour on an active experience thatincludes lunch in Ostuni.Afterward, drive to Ostuni, a region famed for its massive,gnarled olive trees ''' some over 3,000 years old ''' to visit alocal olive oil producer with an ancient underground mill.Learn how the production of oil, a staple of the region'''sculture, has evolved from Roman times to present day.Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner.Hotel: Masseria Torre Maizza
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner -
Day 11
PugliaAfter breakfast, privately transfer to Bari or Brindisi airportfor your departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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