10-Nights Wings Over Italy & Its Islands - Wings Over the World — CALL
Abercrombie & Kent
OFFER ID 1499936
Wings Over Italy & Its Islands
Immerse yourself in Italy’s sun-splashed Mediterranean vibe on an easygoing luxury journey from Rome’s Renaissance art and classic cuisine to rural Puglia and the storied islands of Sardinia and Sicily, exploring local cultures, wines and favorite dishes along the way, and smoothly accessing these far-flung locales via exclusive private flights.
Aircraft: Challenger 850 or comparable
Aircraft 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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Itinerary Details
Abercrombie & Kent: Wings Over Italy & Its Islands
Day 1 Rome, Italy
Arrive in Rome, the Eternal City, 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.
Sina Bernini Bristol
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Rome
Dive into the history of Rome as you explore some of its most iconic sights and view the great Ara Pacis of Augustus, an altar dedicated to Pax, the goddess of peace, adorned with detailed stone friezes depicting ancient Roman life. Indulge in lunch at Alfredo alla Scrofa, where the classic dish fettuccine Alfredo was originally created. Afterward, on an A&K-exclusive experience, gain private entry to the Villa Farnesina, a 16th-century suburban estate noted for its sumptuous Renaissance frescoes. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure, free to explore the city your own way.
Sina Bernini Bristol
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 Sardinia
Fly by chartered air to Sardinia, Italy’s mountainous island resting in the heart of the Mediterranean. Arrive in time for lunch, and then tour the prehistoric site of Nuraghe La Prisgiona, dating to the 14th century BC. Continue to your hotel for check-in, and later gather for dinner at a local restaurant.
Cph Pevero Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Sardinia
Set out on a full-day 4x4 Jeep safari into rural Sardinia, absorbing breathtaking views of the ocean from rocky heights while wandering through country landscapes and rural villages. Stop for a traditional lunch of Sardo specialties in a local farmhouse perched above the scenic coastline.
Cph Pevero Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 Catania
Fly to Catania, in Sicily, noting the contrasts of the port and its Baroque architecture upon arrival. Set out on a foodie tour of the city and explore its bustling markets. Enjoy time for lunch at leisure before continuing to Noto to check in to your stunning hotel, where you refresh with a Scenic Sundowner before dinner.
Il San Corrado Di Noto
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 Avola
Venture 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.
Il San Corrado Di Noto
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 Ragusa & Modica
Journey 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.
Il San Corrado Di Noto
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 Syracuse & Puglia
Travel to Syracuse, one of the earliest and most powerful colonies of Ancient Greece. Join a local expert who reveals the many-layered history of this old city, and then take time for lunch at leisure. Transfer to the airport in Catania for your private flight to Puglia, Italy’s mythic southern region, where you check in to your hotel.
Masseria Torre Maizza
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 Locorotondo & Alberobello
Visit Locorotondo, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. After some time for lunch at your leisure, proceed to fascinating Alberobello and see its traditional trulli houses. Built entirely of stone without mortar, only a handful of people remain who can still create these distinctive structures. Explore the town with a local expert, and then return to your hotel.
Masseria Torre Maizza
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 Monopoli
This morning, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Take a Cooking Class at a Local Masseria, making pasta and foccacia on an experience that includes lunch.
Hike in scenic Alto Salento with a Guide, and break for a classic picnic lunch.
Set Out on an E-bike Tour on an active experience that includes lunch in Ostuni.
Afterward, drive to Ostuni, a region famed for its massive, gnarled olive trees — some over 3,000 years old — to visit a local olive oil producer with an ancient underground mill. Learn how the production of oil, a staple of the region’s culture, has evolved from Roman times to present day. Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner.
Masseria Torre Maizza
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Puglia
After breakfast, privately transfer to Bari or Brindisi airport for your departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Sprawled across seven legendary hills, romantic and beautiful Rome was one
of the great centers of the ancient world. Although its beginning is shrouded
in legend and its development is full of intrigue and struggle, Rome has always
been and remains the Eternal City.
Rome enjoyed its greatest splendor during the 1st and 2nd centuries when art
flourished, monumental works of architecture were erected, and the mighty Roman
legions swept outward, conquering all of Italy. These victorious armies then
swept across the Mediterranean and beyond to conquer most of the known world.
With Rome's establishment as capital of the western world, a new ascent to glory
began.
Today's Rome, with its splendid churches, ancient monuments and palaces, spacious
parks, tree-lined boulevards, fountains, outdoor cafes and elegant shops, is
one of the world’s most attractive and exciting cities. Among the most famous
monuments is the Colosseum. As you walk its cool, dark passageways, imagine
the voices that once filled the arena as 50,000 spectators watched combats between
muscled gladiators and ferocious animals.
Stop to see the remains of the Forum, once the city's political and commercial
center. In later times, Rome's squares were enhanced with such imposing structures
as the Vittorio Emanuele Monument and grandiose fountains like the Fontana di
Trevi. Join the millions who stand in awe of Christendom’s most magnificent
church and admire the timeless masterpieces of Michelangelo's frescoes in the
Sistine Chapel.
Rome jars the senses and captures the soul. Grasp all you can during the short,
precious time you have available in the Eternal City. With so much to see and
do, a day or two will only allow you a sampling of the city's marvelous treasures.
Caution: As in many big cities and tourist destinations purse snatching
and pickpocketing is common. Valuable jewelry and excess cash are best left
in a safety deposit box in your hotel.
Shopping For most visitors shopping for beautiful Italian leather articles,
designer shoes, fashions for men and women, linens, knitwear, silk scarves and
ties is a favorite pastime. Except for tourist-oriented shops, the majority
of stores are closed on Sundays. Some of the department stores, such as Rinascente,
open in the late afternoon on Sundays.
Cuisine Rome's choice of restaurants is mindboggling as is the variety
of cuisine. Whether your meal is at a top-rated restaurant or a rustic trattoria,
you can be sure that you will enjoy your food, especially when accompanied by
wines from the hill towns surrounding Rome.
Other Sights Rome's attractions are endless, and depending on how much
time you have at your disposal a careful selection has to be made about what
to see. Be aware of horrendous traffic conditions and major construction work
all around the city in preparation of Jubilee 2000, the Holy Year. Some of the
sights not to be missed:
Piazza Venezia - This busy square is easily recognized by its imposing Vittorio
Emanuele II Monument. The white marble structure was inaugurated in 1911 as
a symbol of Italy’s unification.
The Forum - Once the civic heart of ancient Rome, today the remains include
a series of ruins, marble fragments, isolated columns and some worn arches.
Colosseum - No visit to Rome is complete without a stop at this awe-inspiring
theater, which is among the world’s most celebrated buildings. Here ancient
Rome flocked to see gladiatorial contests and numerous other spectacles.
Trevi Fountain - Take a stroll to Rome's famous fountain. A spectacular fantasy
of mythical sea creatures and cascades of splashing water, the fountain is one
of the city's foremost attractions. Legend has it that visitors must toss a
coin into the fountain to ensure their return to Rome.
St. Peter's Square - Part of Vatican City, this square created by Bernini
is considered one of the loveliest squares in the world. Twin Doric colonnades
topped with statues of various saints and martyrs flank either side of the square.
In the center stands an 84-foot obelisk, brought from Egypt in 37 A.D.
St. Peter's Basilica - At the head of the square stands Christendom's most
magnificent church, which was begun in 1452 on the site where St. Peter was
buried. Throughout the following 200 years, such Renaissance masters as Bramante,
Michelangelo, Raphael and Bernini worked on its design and created an unparalleled
masterpiece. Of special note are Michelangelo's Pieta and the bronze canopy
over the high altar by Bernini. The immense dome was designed by Michelangelo.
Vatican Museum - To see this museum's immense collection would take days.
As you enter, there are special posters that plot a choice of four color-coded
itineraries. They are repeated throughout the museum and are easy to follow.
It is a good idea to pickup a leaflet at the main entrance and concentrate on
exhibits of major interest. Of course, the Sistine Chapel is a must. Most likely
you may have to wait in line to enter.
Vacation Details
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