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2020–21
WI NGS OVER
THE WOR LD
LUXURY
JOURNEYS BY
PRIVATE AIR
®
Discover the ease of a luxury
adventure enhanced by expertly
planned chartered flights.
It is my pleasure to introduce an exciting new collection of
Wings Over the World journeys: nine incomparable adventures
by private air, including three all-new journeys exploring India;
Greece and Turkey; and Argentina, Chile and Brazil.
By linking each stop on your itinerary with privately chartered
flights, these journeys offer a more comprehensive travel
experience, opening opportunities for exploration between far-
flung places that are simply not possible with commercial air.
Imagine discovering the rich heritage of diverse South American
cultures from Buenos Aires to Mendoza and Patagonia firsthand,
all on the same journey; or whisking in and out of Izmir, Turkey,
on the same day, to explore the wonderfully preserved ruins of
ancient Ephesus.
Enjoy the flexibility to Design Your Day® once per journey, along
with the five-star accommodations and luxurious amenities that
you expect from the world leader in luxury small-group travel.
I invite you to plan now for 2020-21 and experience the pleasure
of an unforgettable Wings Over the World journey to the
destination of your dreams.
Geoffrey Kent
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Abercrombie & Kent
Follow @geoffrey_kent on Instagram
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Unique Luxury Journeys Made
Possible by Private Air
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Experience a great journey
made extraordinary by
privately chartered flights.
A Blend of the Best We Have to Offer
Only Wings Over the World journeys combine A&K’s
timeless luxury small-group travel experience with the
time-saving convenience of privately chartered air.
Experience More Than You Ever Thought
Possible, in Unmatched Luxury
Wings Over the World journeys dissolve the distances
between destinations, clearing the way for singular
itineraries that allow you to see and experience more
than you ever thought possible on a single journey.
Every minute saved by flying between locales is
better enjoyed exploring alongside an A&K Resident
Tour Director,® relaxing in luxurious five-star
accommodations and experiencing the incomparable
advantage of insider access, as only Abercrombie &
Kent can offer it.
Ease on the Ground and Comfort in the Air
Relax on privately chartered flights between
destinations that save time and complement your
itinerary. Enjoy hassle-free flight departures and
arrivals, avoiding waits at airports due to restrictive
commercial aviation schedules. Luxuriate on board,
receiving superb, personalized service in the air and
on the ground from a dedicated flight crew.
One-of-a-Kind Travel Experience
This distinctive combination of flexibility and
convenience results in a higher caliber of small-group
journey, one that shows off each destination at its
luxurious, inspiring best.
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“An absolutely
amazing itinerary, a
beautiful private plane,
and an excellent
and truly charming
Tour Director.”
— Mark; Wings Over Spain &
Morocco guest, October 2018
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Our globe-spanning local
access takes you places no
one else can.
The Most Extensive Network of Travel Experts
Wings Over the World journeys offer you unfettered
access to the authentic heart and soul of a place — to
people and sites far beyond the reach of the average
traveller. Underlying these inspiring experiences is the
most robust tour operator support network in the travel
industry — over 55 offices in more than 30 countries
around the world, all working 24/7 to uphold the same
impeccable standards. Unlike our competitors, we train
and manage our own full-time staff, orchestrating every
aspect of your journey with precision and flexibility
down to the last detail.
The Difference Local Access Makes
For A&K, having our own local staff is only the beginning.
We forge lasting, one-on-one relationships with the people
who know your destination best, from craftspeople and
chefs to experts in local art and history. Our itineraries
don’t come out of guidebooks — they’re the result of the
authentic connections established between our experts and
the friendly, hospitable local people who lend your journey
a unique and personal touch.
This means you experience each stop on your journey
from a truly local perspective, all while enjoying a
seamless travel experience in which every detail has
been anticipated by a dedicated on-site staff.
Resident Tour Directors with Deep Local Ties
Our Resident Tour Directors have lived for decades,
sometimes even their entire lives, in the places you
visit. Overseeing your entire journey, they accompany
you every day, sharing their unique understanding of
daily life, as well as your destination’s culture, history
and wildlife. The result is a journey that reveals the
real spirit of a place, connecting you to everyone and
everything you encounter in a way you’ll never forget.
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Your small group unlocks
the door to experiences far
beyond the ordinary.
Ideal Group Sizes for Exploration
With an average limit of just 14 guests per departure,
Wings Over the World journeys feature exclusive
insider-access opportunities that make the most of
a small, intimate group size. Visit an olive farm for
a private tasting with its owner, a renowned author
and actress. Meet and mingle with locals in a village
outside of Jaipur. Enjoy a private concert at a
St. Petersburg museum, followed by caviar tasting
and Champagne. Each unscripted encounter opens
a unique window onto your destination, one that
is simply impossible to experience in a larger
group setting.
An Intimate Group of Like-Minded Travellers
Wings Over the World offers a more relaxed group
travel experience than you may have ever been a part
of before. You and your fellow guests bond quickly
and easily, bringing a sense of shared discovery that
only grows as you proceed in your travels together.
These bonds remain among the most treasured
mementos of your journey, and guests who meet on a
Wings journey are often soon making plans together
for their next.
More One-on-One Time with Your Resident
Tour Director and Expert Local Guides
Travelling in a small group also offers you more
one-on-one time with your A&K Resident Tour
Director and expert local guides, for even greater
opportunities to experience their unique firsthand
perspectives on each locale you visit.
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We choose the best luxury
accommodations to
complement your journey.
One-of-a-Kind Locations
Wherever possible, our experts select accommodations
near to the places you most dream of seeing and within
the region’s best hotels, whether historically iconic,
coveted high-design or supremely located at the edge of
a wilderness.
Intimate Boutique Camps and Lodges
As a home base to secluded and extraordinary
wilderness adventures, many of our journeys feature Sanctuary Olonana
Kenya
luxury hotels, and boutique camps and lodges available
only to smaller groups. While they vary in style, our The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
handpicked accommodations all combine classic local India
details with modern amenities and cutting-edge eco-
friendly practices — not to mention an incredible front
seat to wildlife, often just outside your door.
Stylish Ships
Our commitment to luxury doesn’t stop at the water’s
edge. When your Wings Over the World journey
includes cruising on the Nile River, your vessel offers
the same level of comfort, service and style you would
experience on land, all while discovering the beauty of
life on one of the world’s most iconic waterways.
Award-Winning Excellence
Many of the hotels selected for our guests are
Condé Nast Traveler Gold List or Travel + Leisure
World’s Best properties — when luxury is what you’re
looking for, there’s no reason to settle for second best.
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A&K Exclusive Desert Tented Camp
Morocco
Upgrade Your Accommodations
Talk to an A&K Travel Consultant or your travel
professional about elevating your experience
with a higher room category.
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Italy
We deliver the luxuries that
matter most.
The Flexibility of Design Your Day
Experience your destination the way you want to with
Design Your Day. On a select day of your itinerary,
choose from at least three expert-crafted activities,
with one option created specially with active guests in
mind, such as a guided bike excursion past Big Ben,
Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey in London
or a guided walking safari along Kenya’s Mara River.
Dining that Explores Local Flavors
We provide you with the perfect mix of planned group
meals (including welcome and farewell dinners) and
mealtimes left unscheduled, as well as opportunities to
dine à la carte. Depending on your journey, experience
favorite local restaurants, or enjoy a cooking class or a
culinary demonstration.
Travelling Bell Boy® and Traveller’s Valet®
With A&K’s exclusive Travelling Bell Boy service, you
simply leave your packed bags behind in your room
as you walk out the door and find them waiting inside
your room at your next accommodation. A&K also
offers you Traveller’s Valet: exclusive, complimentary
laundry service provided once per journey.
Indulge with Breakfast in Bed
On two select days of your journey, opt to enjoy a
continental breakfast in the privacy of your hotel room,
compliments of A&K.
Stay Connected on Us
Don’t wait for your trip to end to share photos
and stories with the folks back home — enjoy
complimentary Internet access during hotel stays.
Private Transfers and Gratuities Included
Private arrival and departure transfers are always
included with your journey, regardless of when you
choose to arrive or depart. Likewise, all of your
gratuities are included, save for your Resident Tour
Director, which is at your sole discretion.
8 WINGS OVER THE WORLD | 2020 –21Included with Every Wings Over the World Journey ▶ Unique Itineraries Only Made Possible by Chartered Air ▶ English-Speaking Resident Tour Director and Local Guides ▶ Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations ▶ Design Your Day, with a Choice of Activities ▶ Breakfast in Bed on Select Days ▶ Travelling Bell Boy Luggage Handling ▶ Traveller’s Valet Laundry Service ▶ Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers ▶ Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners ▶ Entrance Fees and Taxes ▶ Gratuities (Except for Your Resident Tour Director) ▶ Internet Access ▶ 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
Let A&K book your flights.
Our Air Experts Always Go the Extra Mile
Thanks to our long-established partnerships with the
world’s premier carriers — not to mention decades of
experience — booking your air with A&K affords you a
multitude of benefits. Your A&K Air Concierge always
knows the best flights that work with your itinerary’s
start and end times, and in the event a flight is delayed
or canceled, we’re there 24/7 to assist you and make sure
you enjoy your journey as planned. We offer special
fares where available, as well as the freedom to earn
mileage points as your carrier allows and to cancel your
reservation up to a day before departure (fees may apply).
Contact us or your travel professional to learn more
about the benefits of booking your flights through A&K.
A rewards program made to
order for passionate travellers.
Welcome to Marco Polo Club®
Marco Polo Club extends complimentary membership
to everyone who travels on three or more journeys with
Abercrombie & Kent, USA. Among the club’s benefits
is a five-percent discount on almost any new booking
made within nine months of returning from an A&K
journey — a savings that members can pass on to any
immediate family travelling with them. As an added
benefit, solo travellers are entitled to a 50-percent
savings on most single supplements booked at any time.
Marco Polo Club members also enjoy recognition in
other ways with a place on the priority waitlist for
sold-out journeys, a members-only onboard reception
on A&K Luxury Expedition Cruises, and a variety of
exclusive communications and events. To learn more
about A&K’s Marco Polo Club, visit akmarcopolo.com.
10 WINGS OVER THE WORLD | 2020 –21Book with peace of mind
thanks to our Guest Protection
Program with Cancel for
Any Reason coverage.
Help Protect Your Travel Investment with
Guest Protection
Purchase A&K’s Guest Protection Program, which offers
coverage should you have to cancel your trip on short
notice, if a medical emergency arises while travelling, or
your baggage is lost or damaged. Administered by Aon
Affinity, with insurance benefits underwritten by United
States Fire Insurance Company, the Guest Protection
Program provides coverage for trip and baggage delays
as well as emergency medical evacuation and offers
convenient online claims filing.
For the utmost in flexibility, upgrade your Guest
Protection Program benefits to include Cancel for Any
Reason, which if purchased within 14 days of initial trip
deposit, allows you to cancel your journey up to two
days before departure and be reimbursed — no matter
the reason. Additional terms apply.
For more information on A&K’s Guest Protection
Program (including your state-specific terms, conditions
and exclusions), visit abercrombiekent.com/gpp.
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Experience the finest in authentic luxury travel
with the company that invented it.
Contact an A&K Travel Consultant today by calling
800 323 7308 Monday through Friday (8-7 CT) and on
Saturday (9-1 CT), or speak to your travel professional.
Find more information online at abercrombiekent.com.A&K Philanthropy partners
with local communities to
empower lasting change.
Building on a Legacy of Partnership
In 1982, Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP)
began its journey of community partnership
with conservation efforts in the Masai Mara.
Today, AKP is honored to continue this ongoing
mission, partnering with local communities to
improve education, conservation, health care and
enterprise with more than 40 projects spanning
seven continents — a philanthropic commitment
unequalled in the travel industry.
Experience an AKP Project Firsthand
A number of our journeys offer opportunities to visit
an AKP partner community, affording a wealth of
moving experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Whether it’s celebrating a newly opened maternity
ward or serving lunch to local schoolchildren,
many of our guests experience their journeys’ most
impactful moments during these visits.
Sharing Genuine Perspectives
AKP employs a team of dedicated Philanthropy
Coordinators stationed throughout the world,
allowing for deeper, more meaningful cultural
exchanges. From speaking with a local teacher in
a Kenyan village to witnessing the impact of clean
water wells in rural Cambodia, AKP Coordinators
facilitate the face-to-face interactions that reveal
the true fabric of these communities.
12 WINGS OVER THE WORLD | 2020 –21With more than 40 projects worldwide,
these are just a few of the ways our
AKP partner communities are shaping
lasting change.
EDUCATION
Children of the Rainbow School
In Peru’s Sacred Valley, this special school provides
an oasis of education and hope to the region’s least
privileged children.
CONSERVATION
South Georgia Heritage Trust
On the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, a team
of scientists is racing to save one of the planet’s most
important seabird habitats.
HEALTH CARE
Cambodia Clean Water Project
Clean wells are turning the tides of waterborne illness
and fostering a healthier future for local families in a
rural Cambodian village.
ENTERPRISE
Chipego Bike Shop
In a Zambian village, a small group of local women
have turned a tiny co-op into an inspiringly successful
enterprise radiating prosperity throughout the region.
Look for this symbol for opportunities to visit an A&K
Philanthropy project on your Wings Over the World journey.
For a complete list of AKP projects and visit opportunities,
or to make a tax-free donation, please visit akphilanthropy.org.
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WI NGS OVER
A R G E N T I N A, C H I L E
& B R A ZI L
12 Days from $34,995 | Single Supplement from $6,995
Limited to 11 Guests
Discover three vibrant nations, experiencing their people,
cultures and culinary treasures firsthand, including fine wines, on
an active, immersive journey that explores Mendoza’s winelands,
Patagonia’s epic landscapes and stunning Iguazu Falls.
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Iguazu Falls
Mendoza
Buenos Aires
AIRCRAFT
Learjet 45 or comparable
A RG E N T I N A Aircraft and seating configuration
CHI L E subject to change.
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
Buenos Aires–
Puerto Natales (3 hrs 15 min)
Puerto Natales–Mendoza (3 hrs)
Mendoza–
Torres del Paine Iguazu Falls (2 hrs 15 min)
National Park
Iguazu Falls–
ARRIVE/DEPART
Puerto Natales São Paulo (1 hr 50 min)
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▶ Share a meal with a celebrated wine maker, DAY 1: Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina
and set out on a full-day winery experience in Arrive in Buenos Aires, where you are met and
Mendoza, featuring a variety of tastings and lunch transferred to your hotel, enjoying guaranteed early
with wine pairings check-in. Tonight, gather for a cocktail reception
and festive welcome dinner.
▶ Relax on private charter flights, saving hours or Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires | D
even days over commercial air routes
DAY 2: Buenos Aires | Barrios & Tango Culture
▶ Choose your own way to explore the rugged, Explore cosmopolitan Buenos Aires and its various
untouched wilderness of Patagonia, including barrios — each with their own unique character.
iconic Torres del Paine National Park, with A&K’s View some of the city’s modern street art in La Boca
Design Your Day feature and Barracas, which are steeped in art and history,
and home to some of the most spectacular murals in
▶ Pursue exhilarating activities in scenic
the city. This experience provides an in-depth look at
surroundings, including horseback riding, hiking, the effect of politics, economics and social change on
biking and kayaking Buenos Aires street art and activism, to help foster a
greater understanding of how the city’s history has
▶ Experience life at an estancia (ranch) outside
influenced public expression. Experience a private
of Buenos Aires and savor a traditional asado
tango demonstration and lesson from performers
(barbecue) lunch
at the famed Rojo Tango cabaret. Later, delight in
▶ Behold magnificent Iguazu Falls from your dinner and a tango show at this intimate venue.
hotel situated mere steps away; also view the Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires | Meals: B L D
thundering cascades firsthand, from both the
DAY 3: Buenos Aires | Polo and Estancia Traditions
Argentinian and Brazilian sides
Journey into the countryside, to an estancia (ranch),
where you have a polo lesson and try your hand at
swinging a mallet, or opt for a carriage or bicycle
80 0 323 7308 | ABERCROMBIEKENT.COM 15ride through the surrounding landscapes instead. ▶ Cruise the Patagonian Fjords to Two Glaciers,
For lunch, savor asado (barbeque), a local favorite witnessing their majesty and power up close.
of Porteños. Afterward, return to your hotel.
▶ Ride Horseback at Puerto Consuelo, the first
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires | Meals: B L
ranch in the region, and roam through the
surrounding landscapes.
DAY 4: Patagonia | A Scenic Treasure
This morning, fly south by private charter to ▶ Trek to Condor Lookout on Mount Benitez,
Puerto Natales, in windswept Chilean Patagonia, viewing rock paintings en route, and watching
arriving in time for lunch at your luxury hotel. condors in flight.
This afternoon, take advantage of the wide range
Additional activity options are also available.
of activities and expeditions available, in varying
Tonight, gather for another dinner accompanied by
grades of difficulty and duration. Tonight, dine at
superb Chilean wines.
your hotel. The Singular Patagonia | Meals: B L D
The Singular Patagonia | Meals: B L D
DAY 5: Puerto Natales | Torres del Paine National Park
DAY 7: Mendoza | Foothills of the Andes
Explore the magnificent wilderness of Torres del
Depart the wilds of Patagonia and fly by private
Paine National Park — a UNESCO Biosphere
charter to Mendoza, Argentina, where you have
Reserve renowned for its otherworldly landscape of
lunch with a celebrated local winemaker. Afterward
granite spires and deserted pampas. See firsthand the
transfer to your hotel, nestled in a 55-acre vineyard.
serrated Torres del Paine mountains and scan their
Enjoy dinner at leisure at your hotel.
peaks, where you might pick out a soaring Andean
Cavas Wine Lodge | Meals: B L D
condor riding an updraft. After dinner, simply relax
or marvel at the Patagonian night sky, awash with DAY 8: Mendoza | Winery Visits with Tastings
starlight. The Singular Patagonia | Meals: B L D Set out on a full-day winery experience that
includes visits and tastings at three wineries,
DAY 6: Puerto Natales | Design Your Day
enjoying lunch with paired wines at one of them.
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day
Tonight, dine at 1884 Restaurante, owned by one
activities.
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ENCHANTING WINELANDS
From the mystique of its Malbec wines to the majesty of its high-desert
expanses at the foot of the Andes Mountains, the Mendoza region
is a dream destination. The city of Mendoza, with its wide, tree-lined
boulevards, charming plazas and friendly, relaxed atmosphere, is
backdropped by picturesque mountains, where stimulating outdoor
adventures await, including biking, hiking and horseback riding.
Mendoza is renowned as the largest wine-growing region in Latin
America. Blessed with warm sunny days — more than 300 of them a year
on average — and cool, grape-nurturing nights, the terroir here is unique,
yielding vintages that appeal to diverse and discerning palates.
The region’s signature Malbec grape, which originated in the damp
of France, thrives in Mendoza’s arid surroundings. Its bold taste and
outstanding value have helped make it a worldwide favorite, along with
other superb wines produced locally. Mendoza is also noted for its olives,
and the fine oil derived from them.
Wings Over Chile, Argentina & Brazil includes an exceptional three-
night sojourn in Mendoza that offers you the opportunity to experience
the wines, culture and landscapes of this starkly beautiful land alongside
the finest local experts.
80 0 323 7308 | ABERCROMBIEKENT.COM 17of Argentina’s top chefs — a culinary highlight of falls, starting with a train ride. Disembark to trek
the journey. Cavas Wine Lodge | Meals: B L D along pathways to the top of the waterfalls to take
in spectacular views and bask in a natural setting
DAY 9: Mendoza | Learning the Secrets of a Local Chef filled with orchids, colorful birds and endemic
Today is yours to pursue activities as you desire. wildlife. Enjoy an exclusive lunch in view of the
Perhaps horseback ride through the local vineyards, Dos Hermanos cascades, and then proceed to a
mountain bike or do a bit of hiking. A cooking suspended platform at the brink of Devil’s Throat,
lesson this evening is led by a chef who introduces the largest cascade in Iguazu National Park, to
you to the secrets of Argentinian cuisine. Savor the experience the immense power of the water up
repast you have created as you relax beside a fire close. After the visit, cross the border to your hotel
amid the vineyards. Cavas Wine Lodge | Meals: B D on the Brazilian side. Tonight, if the sky is clear,
enjoy the unique opportunity to explore the falls by
moonlight. Belmond Hotel das Cataratas | Meals: B L D
Savor an extraordinary culinary
moment, when you take part in a
DAY 11: Iguazu | Up Close with Natural Wonders
cooking lesson in Mendoza, and
Today, experience Iguazu Falls from both the
enjoy superb dining and fine wines
throughout your journey, including a Brazilian and Argentinian sides. Thanks to exclusive
Chef’s Table experience in Iguazu. park access, enter the Brazilian side before regular
operating hours, descending on a canyon trail for
panoramic views of more than 240 cascades. Then,
DAY 10: Iguazu | Splendors of the Falls board a glass elevator to a platform, for a new
Fly northeast to Iguazu, landing on the Argentine perspective. Later, a private boat takes you right up
side of Iguazu Falls. Bordering Brazil and to the bottom of the falls to feel the true force of this
Argentina, the falls are located in lush Iguazu natural wonder. In the afternoon, make a backstage
National Park — a vast forest that is home to visit to the Parque des Aves bird sanctuary that
rare birds, such as macaws, toucans and parrots, includes access to restricted areas and the privileged
as well as monkeys, crocodiles, armadillos and opportunity to interact with toucans and flamingos,
elusive jaguars. Explore the Argentine side of the among others. This evening, savor a memorable
18 WINGS OVER THE WORLD | 2020 –21dinner in the care of a celebrated local chef who DAT E S & P R I C I N G
takes you on a culinary journey through Brazilian Departure Double Single
culture. Belmond Hotel das Cataratas | Meals: B L D Date Occupancy Supplement
Oct 19–30, 2020 $34,995 $6,995
DAY 12: Depart São Paulo Feb 18–Mar 1, 2021
Oct 11–22, 2021
After a leisurely morning and lunch at the hotel, fly
by private charter to São Paulo, Brazil, where you Journey Details
Minimum age is 10 years.
connect with your international flight. Meals: B L First group event: sightseeing at 3:30 p.m. on Day 1.
Last group event: airport assistance in São Paulo on Day 12.
Extend your journey in São Paulo or explore vibrant Rio
de Janeiro, on a private, tailor-made experience crafted
just for you by our local experts. Contact A&K for details.
YO U R I N S P I R I N G AC C O M M O D AT I O N S
The Singular Patagonia Cavas Wine Lodge
Travel + Leisure World’s Best hotel overlooking the Travel + Leisure World’s Best hotel set on a 55-acre
Patagonian fjords, with spectacular views. vineyard at the foot of the Andes Mountains.
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires Belmond Hotel das Cataratas
Celebrated luxury hotel, set in the historic and exclusive Classic luxury hotel perched high atop a cliff overlooking
Recoleta neighborhood. Iguazu Falls.
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NORTH ERN EU ROPE
14 Days from $34,995 | Single Supplement from $4,595
Limited to 13 Guests
Discover historic, cultural and natural splendors across England, Iceland,
Norway, Germany and Russia, whisking between destinations by privately
chartered air, as you visit a private farm that raises Icelandic horses, enjoy
special early entry to the Hermitage Museum and dine in the Reichstag.
20 WINGS OVER THE WORLD | 2020 –21I CE L A ND
RU SS I A
South Iceland
Reykjavik
St. Petersburg AIRCRAFT
NO RT H N O R WAY
AT L AN T I C
Bergen Bombardier Challenger 850
O CEA N
or comparable
Aircraft and seating configuration
subject to change.
Fjordland
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
NORTH
London–Reykjavik (3 hrs 5 min)
SEA
Reykjavik–
Bergen (2 hrs 20 min)
Berlin
E N G L A N D Bergen–Berlin (1 hr 45 min)
Potsdam
London Berlin–
ARRIVE/DEPART G E R M A N Y St. Petersburg (2 hrs 10 min)
AIR
ROAD
A & K A DVA N TAG E S ITINER ARY
▶ Discover the diverse appeal of northern Europe, DAY 1: Arrive London, United Kingdom
exploring historic, cultural and natural splendors Arrive in London, where you are met and transferred
across England, Iceland, Norway, Germany to your hotel. Tonight, join your Resident Tour
and Russia, whisking between destinations by Director and fellow guests for a welcome dinner in
privately chartered air the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant. Four Seasons
Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square | Meals: D
▶ Learn about and ride Icelandic horses on an
exclusive visit to a private farm DAY 2: London | Local Sights & Culinary Delights
Explore the Household Cavalry Museum and enjoy
▶ Explore London like a local, taking a ferry across an escorted viewing of the daily Mounted Guard
the Thames, exploring the Southwark Market and Change. Then, stroll to Westminster Pier, passing
walking the river’s South Bank Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament and Big
Ben along the way. Board a ferry to the Bankside
▶ Visit a farm set on a Norwegian fjord, taking part
Pier to sample delicacies at the Borough Market
in a cooking class on site, led by a chef on a foodie walk. And ascend the Shard, with
fast-track entry and a glass of Champagne before
▶ Gain special early entry to the Hermitage
dinner. Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity
Museum to view its spectacular art collections in
Square | Meals: B D
a quiet atmosphere, ahead of the masses
DAY 3: London | Design Your Day
▶ Celebrate your journey with a private farewell
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
concert at the Isaak Brodsky House Museum,
followed by a caviar tasting with Champagne ▶ Visit Majestic Windsor Castle, one of the official
residences of England’s beloved Queen Elizabeth II.
▶ Experience a day in London your way, with a
choice of A&K’s Design Your Day options ▶ Explore the Royal Horticultural Society Home
80 0 323 7308 | ABERCROMBIEKENT.COM 21Garden at Wisley with its formal and model Icelandic horse. This small native breed has two
gardens, laboratory and arboretum. more gaits (such as a trot, canter or gallop) than
most horses — the smooth-riding tolt and the
▶ Savor a Gin-Focused Walking Tour through the
speedy skeio. Learn about day-to-day life here, ride
neighborhoods of old London, stopping for tastings
the horses if you wish and join your host family
of the “white satin.”
in their home for a bountiful farm lunch on this
▶ Bike Through London on an Active, Guided exclusive experience. Return to Reykjavik, stopping
Excursion, peddling past Big Ben, Buckingham to view waterfalls and stunning black-sand beaches
Palace and Westminster Abbey. as you go. Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel | Meals: B L
All choices include a traditional Sunday pub lunch.
DAY 6: Reykjavik | A Soothing Soak in the Blue Lagoon
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square |
Experience the Retreat, an exclusive enclave on
Meals: B L
the edge of the famed Blue Lagoon. Bathe in the
DAY 4: Reykjavik, Iceland | Local Culture & Cuisine thermal waters, just relax or take advantage of the
Fly by private aircraft to Reykjavik, the cultured many available treatments. After a relaxing lunch,
coastal capital of Iceland, where you have lunch depart by private charter air to Bergen, Norway.
upon arrival. Then, explore the city, viewing Check in to your hotel, and then gather for dinner.
Bergen Børs | Meals: B L D
Hallgrimskirkja church, the Harpa performance
center and Iceland’s parliament building. Later,
DAY 7: Bergen, Norway | A Sea-Trading Heritage
roam through the National Museum of Iceland to
Walk the colorful Fish Market, and then stroll
learn how this island nation was built. Tonight, dine
along the Bryggen (Bergen’s old wharf), a UNESCO
on Icelandic cuisine.
World Heritage Site, to the Bergen Fortress. Gain
Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel | Meals: B L D
insight into medieval-era sea trade here with a
DAY 5: South Iceland | Private Horse Farm Visit visit to the Bryggen Museum, and stop to view
Drive along Iceland’s scenic south shore, en route 12th-century St. Mary’s Church. This afternoon,
to a private farm that specializes in the famed ride the Floibanen funicular to a lookout point
for the panoramic views. You may choose to join
22 WINGS OVER THE WORLD | 2020 –21ST. PETERSBURG AND
BERLIN REBORN
Three generations ago, at the end of World War II, Berlin, Germany,
lay in rubble, the demolished capital of a defeated nation. Likewise,
St. Petersburg, Russia, then bearing its Soviet name, Leningrad, was
the war-weary survivor of a siege mounted by the German army that
had lasted for 900 brutal days.
Rebuilding these two living landmarks of Europe took far more than
time, brick and mortar. Both cities are testaments to the resilience of the
human spirit, and the longing of two peoples to heal and reclaim their
standing on the world scene.
Today, Berlin and St. Petersburg are cities reborn, must-see travel
destinations where history mingles with the hottest trends in culture and
cuisine. From dinner in the Reichstag to the echoes of the Cold War,
A&K invites you to experience the best Berlin has to offer. And whether
it’s a cruise of its relaxing canals or a before-hours stroll through the
Hermitage, you’ll discover St. Petersburg in consummate A&K style.
Explore them, along with other Northern European gems like London,
Reykjavik and Bergen, on an expertly crafted Wings Over the World
journey unique in its scope and depth.
80 0 323 7308 | ABERCROMBIEKENT.COM 23your local guide for a leisurely mountain hike. DAY 10: Berlin | Exploring Potsdam
Dine tonight at one of Bergen’s top restaurants, and Drive to Potsdam to view the Glienicke Bridge,
sample the local shellfish. Bergen Børs | Meals: B D site of Cold War spy exchanges. Explore Sanssouci
Palace, visit a former KGB prison and enjoy a
guided tour of Cecilienhof Palace, site of the
Find out what makes the famed historic Potsdam Conference attended by Harry
Icelandic horse so unique when you
S. Truman, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin.
privately visit a farm devoted to this
hardy native breed and saddle up for Afterward, return to your hotel for an evening at
a ride, on an exclusive experience in leisure. Hotel de Rome | Meals: B L
South Iceland.
DAY 11: St. Petersburg, Russia | Canal Boat Cruise
Enjoy time at leisure this morning before you fly by
DAY 8: Fjordland | Farm Visit & Cooking Class private charter to St. Petersburg and check in to your
Embark by private boat to a family farm set on hotel. Later, embark on a boat cruise on the city’s
the shores of Bjornefjorden. Stroll the farm’s fruit canals, and then dine à la carte at your hotel. Four
garden and meet its small animals. Then, join a chef Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg | Meals: B D
to forage the nearby forest for the fresh ingredients
needed for your cooking class. Partake in a wine DAY 12: St. Petersburg | The Magnificent Hermitage
tasting led by a sommelier, and then help your chef Beat the crowds with special early entry to the
prep for the creation of savory local dishes. Return world-famous Hermitage Museum, to marvel at
to Bergen by road. Bergen Børs | Meals: B L its spectacular art collections in peace and quiet.
Cross the river for lunch at a restaurant at Peter and
DAY 9: Berlin, Germany | Dinner at the Reichstag Paul Fortress. Afterward, visit the fortress, where
Fly today to Berlin. On arrival, take a brief orientation you attend a choral concert of Russian spiritual
drive before you check in to your hotel. Savor a Scenic music, followed by the chance to visit St. Isaac’s
Sundowner before gathering for dinner in the German Cathedral. Tonight, attend a performance in one of
Reichstag (Parliament). Hotel de Rome | Meals: B D St. Petersburg’s historic theaters. Four Seasons Hotel
Lion Palace St. Petersburg | Meals: B L
24 WINGS OVER THE WORLD | 2020 –21DAY 13: St. Petersburg | Sample Fine Russian Caviars DAY 14: Depart St. Petersburg
Travel to Petrodvorets (Peterhof), summer palace After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your
of Peter the Great, to view its grounds, sculptures departing flight. Meals: B
and fountains. Return to St. Petersburg by hydrofoil.
Upon arrival, choose from a traditional Russian DAT E S & P R I C I N G
High Tea or a visit with an artist in his home. Next, Departure Double Single
Dates Occupancy Supplement
tour the dazzling Fabergé Museum, and then gather
for a farewell concert at the Isaak Brodsky House Sep 4–17, 2020 $34,995 $4,595
Museum. Tonight, indulge in a tasting of Russian Journey Details
Minimum age is 12 years.
caviars with Champagne, prior to a sumptuous First group event: welcome briefing at 6:00 p.m. on Day 1.
farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Four Seasons Last group event: farewell dinner at 7:30 p.m. on Day 13.
Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg | Meals: B D
YO U R I N S P I R I N G AC C O M M O D AT I O N S
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square
Contemporary luxury hotel with classical styling, set in the historic former Port of London Authority building, overlooking
Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, featuring Michelin-starred dining and a luxurious spa.
Hotel de Rome Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg
Prestigious luxury hotel housed in a former bank, with Iconic grand luxury hotel, fronting St. Isaac’s Square, mere
elegant, contemporary styling, set in the heart of Berlin. steps from the State Hermitage and Palace Square.
Bergen Børs Reykjavik Konsulat Hotel
Fashionable contemporary luxury hotel set in the city’s Boutique luxury hotel built in a former 19th-century
former stock exchange, a five-minute walk from Bryggen. department store, featuring historical decor.
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SPAI N & MOROCCO
13 Days from $30,995 | Single Supplement from $6,995
Limited to 13 Guests
Explore two countries forever linked to the Moorish culture, discovering
how the Moors shaped the region’s iconic architecture and incredible
cuisine on a luxury journey that features several UNESCO World
Heritage Sites, a stay at A&K’s Exclusive Desert Tented Camp, and a
private flamenco performance at a palace in Seville.
26 WINGS OVER THE WORLD | 2020 –21S PAI N
Córdoba
Seville
AT L A N TIC
O C EAN Granada
ME DI TE R R A NE A N
Volubilis
S E A AIRCRAFT
Fez Bombardier Challenger 850
or comparable
Aircraft and seating configuration
Meknes subject to change.
Marrakech F L I G H T D E TA I L S
MOROCCO Granada-Fez (55 min)
Fez-Erfoud (40 min)
Erfoud Erfoud-Marrakech (50 min)
(via Er-Rachida Moulay Ali Cherif)
A&K Exclusive Desert Marrakech-
ARRIVE/DEPART Tented Camp Seville (1 hour 20 min)
AIR
ROAD
RAIL
A & K A DVA N TAG E S ITINER ARY
▶ Fly on privately chartered aircraft, saving hours or DAY 1: Granada, Spain
even days over commercial air routes Arrive in Granada, where you are met and
transferred to your hotel. Tonight, join your
▶ Marvel at the fortress-like Alhambra Palace, a Resident Tour Director and fellow guests for a
fine example of Islamic architecture in Granada cocktail, followed by a welcome dinner at your
hotel. Hotel Alhambra Palace | Meals: D
▶ Ride a camel and experience the Sahara in style
at an A&K Exclusive Desert Tented Camp DAY 2: Granada | The Incomparable Alhambra
Discover the Alhambra, a medieval Muslim palace
▶ Discover the well-preserved mosaics of Roman
and UNESCO World Heritage Site, led by a top local
villas at Volubilis and the medieval-era Medina of
guide. See the delicate beauty of the Nazaries Palace,
Fez, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites
the Court of Myrtles and the intricately decorated
▶ Behold the mastery of Yves Saint Laurent at a
Court of the Lions. Then, stroll the gardens of the
Generalife, a palace from the days of Granada’s last
museum devoted to his works in Marrakech
Arab kings. Hotel Alhambra Palace | Meals: B D
▶ Customize your travel experience on an
DAY 3: Fez, Morocco | Land of Rich Heritage
afternoon in vibrant Marrakech, taking advantage
Privately visit the Fundación Rodríguez-Acosta
of A&K’s diverse Design Your Day feature
Museum before boarding your chartered flight to
▶ Explore Seville’s monumental Royal Alcázar Morocco, landing in Fez. Transfer to your hotel, a
palace on a special after-hours visit refurbished former palace, where you stay for lunch.
This afternoon, tour Fez el-Jedid (modern Fez). See
▶ Walk the whitewashed medieval streets of the Royal Palace, madrasas (school-mosques), the
Córdoba, once known as a city of three cultures city wall and the mellah (Jewish quarter). Tonight
— Muslim, Jewish and Christian at your hotel, attend a special cocktail reception
and dinner, joined by a guest speaker who reveals
80 0 323 7308 | ABERCROMBIEKENT.COM 27fascinating aspects of Moroccan culture. mounting a camel to complete your journey to
Palais Faraj Suites & Spa | Meals: B L D A&K’s exclusive nomadic tented camp. As the sun
sets over the dunes, toast your desert sojourn with
DAY 4: Fez | Timeless Medieval City a Scenic Sundowner. Later, relax to the sounds
Explore Fez el-Bali (Old Fez), the cultural heart of of authentic Moroccan entertainment beside a
Morocco. Stroll the labyrinthine old quarter, with its campfire, before adjourning to a nearby tent for
9,000 narrow lanes, alleys and lively souks. Enter the a dinner of regional dishes with wine. Slumber
intricately detailed 14th-century Karaouine — one tonight in comfort, in the silent Sahara.
of the word’s oldest universities, and visit Nejjarine A&K Exclusive Desert Tented Camp | Meals: B L D
Square. Palais Faraj Suites & Spa | Meals: B L D
DAY 5: Volubilis | Roman Ruins & Vineyards Meet with a member of the family
Journey overland to explore the Roman ruins that owns the still-inhabited Casa de
of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Salinas, an elegant 16th-century palace
brimming with iconic architecture and mosaics in Seville, and then enjoy a guided visit
of their private estate — an exclusive
depicting mythical scenes. Venture to a local
opportunity made possible by A&K.
winery outside of Meknes, for a special Chef ’s Table
experience set among the region’s sun-bathed
vineyards and olive groves. Sample some of the DAY 7: Marrakech | Arabian Horses & Moroccan Cuisine
wine produced here along with a gourmet meal Fly by private charter to Marrakech, saving hours of
made from locally sourced, organic ingredients. overland travel time. Upon arrival, stop for lunch,
Palais Faraj Suites & Spa | Meals: B L and then marvel at a horse show featuring stunning
Arabian stallions. Then, check in to your exquisite
DAY 6: Sahara Desert | Camel Ride to Desert Camp hotel — and your elegant riad room. Tonight,
Fly to Er-Rachidia Moulay Ali Cherif, and then gather for a traditional Moroccan dinner prepared
transfer overland, stopping for lunch, before rolling by an award-winning chef at the hotel’s restaurant.
out into the Sahara Desert, amid towering red sand Royal Mansour Marrakech | Meals: B L D
dunes, in a 4x4 vehicle. Change modes of transport,
28 WINGS OVER THE WORLD | 2020 –21LEGACY OF THE MOORS
Spain and Morocco are both nations with rich and colorful histories
influenced by many cultures down through centuries — but perhaps by
none more so than that of the Moors. The Moorish presence here began
when Muslims from eastern North Africa, including Berbers and Arabs,
expanded westward and northward across the Mediterranean Sea. In
711 they conquered Visigothic Hispania (the Iberian Peninsula). Later,
the Berber Revolt in the Maghreb — a region that includes modern-day
Morocco — led to eventual Moorish rule along the southern coast of
the Mediterranean.
Over the next 700 years, the Moors developed a culture devoted
to Islam, while remaining comparatively tolerant of other religions.
They built magnificent mosques and impressive seats of learning,
including some of the oldest continuously operating universities in
the world. Christian Europeans waged a centuries-long war dubbed
the Reconquista to reclaim Iberia, which culminated in 1492. Moorish
power later faded across Morocco as well.
Today, A&K’s superb Resident Tour Directors and local guides excel at
providing visitors with an in-depth understanding of the Moors’ legacy
of lyrical architecture, tantalizing cuisine and commitment to education,
which still influences life throughout the region.
80 0 323 7308 | ABERCROMBIEKENT.COM 29DAY 8: Marrakech | Exploring the Red City Later, gather for a special dinner featuring
Explore Marrakech, starting at the 19th-century entertainment by a gnaoua band.
Bahia Palace. Then, visit the Ben Youssef Madrasa, Royal Mansour Marrakech | Meals: B D
an Islamic college adorned with marvelous carvings.
Savor lunch in the lively medina, followed by an DAY 10: Seville, Spain | After-Hours at the Royal Alcázar
opportunity to discover the meandering souks and Board a privately chartered flight to Seville,
colorful Djemaa El Fna Square. Spain, where you check in to your hotel, and then
Royal Mansour Marrakech | Meals: B L walk with your guide to the Royal Alcázar — a
monumental palace — for a special after-hours
DAY 9: Marrakech | Historic Gardens & Design Your Day visit. Finish the evening with a dinner of authentic
Ride by horse-drawn carriage to Jardin Majorelle, Spanish tapas. Hotel Alfonso XIII | Meals: B L D
a picturesque garden created by French painter
Jacques Majorelle and later restored by design DAY 11: Seville |Private Visit to Hospital de la Caridad
legend Yves Saint Laurent. Tour the on-site Berber Today, explore the Seville Cathedral with a guide,
Museum and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum and then visit the Casa de Salinas, where you meet
nearby, which reveals his vast portfolio. This a member of the family that owns this small, private
afternoon, enjoy one of these Design Your Day 16th-century palace. Tonight, after dinner at a local
activities. restaurant, experience a private, after-hours visit to
Baroque Hospital de la Caridad and hear Gregorian
▶ Learn to Cook with Moroccan Spices during a chant performed live.
hands-on cooking class with a local chef. Hotel Alfonso XIII | Meals: B D
▶ Explore the City’s Souks with an expert guide, DAY 12: Córdoba & Seville | A Flamenco Finale
walking narrow streets lined with shops plying Venture by train to Córdoba, in Spain’s Andalusia
local food and crafts. region, for a walking tour of its whitewashed
▶ Walk the Historic Jewish Quarter (Mellah) medieval streets. Stroll to its heart: the old Jewish
with a guide, a place once known as a bastion of quarter, part of the historic center of Córdoba, a
religious tolerance. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
30 WINGS OVER THE WORLD | 2020 –21Then, discover the magnificent Mezquita, viewing DAT E S & P R I C I N G
its 10th-century splendors, and continuing to Departure Double Single
Medina Azahara, one of the main archaeological Dates Occupancy Supplement
sites in Spain, before returning to Seville. Later Mar 2–14, 2020 $30,995 $6,995
this evening, ride by horse-drawn carriage to a Oct 5–17, 2020 $31,495 $7,495
private reception and farewell dinner, followed by a Mar 8–20, 2021 $32,495 $7,995
performance of flamenco dancing and singing — a Oct 4–16, 2021
fitting coda to your amazing Moorish adventure. Journey Details
Hotel Alfonso XIII | Meals: B L D Minimum age is 10 years.
First group event: welcome briefing at 7:00 p.m. on Day 1.
Last group event: farewell dinner at 7:30 p.m. on Day 12.
DAY 13: Depart Seville
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart.
Meals: B
YO U R I N S P I R I N G AC C O M M O D AT I O N S
A&K Exclusive Desert Tented Camp
Nomad-styled desert camp with en suite facilities situated in the magical dunes of the Sahara.
Royal Mansour Marrakech Palais Faraj Suites & Spa
Condé Nast Traveler Gold List hotel and spa, commissioned Former Arab-Moorish palace in the heart of Fez, offering
by Morocco’s King, with private riads and fine dining. views over the historic medina.
Hotel Alhambra Palace Hotel Alfonso XIII
Landmark luxury hotel and palace in the heart of The most iconic hotel in Seville, built in 1929 and centrally
Alhambra with unforgettable views of the romantic city. located in the historic Santa Cruz neighborhood.
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WI NGS OVER
TH E M ED ITERR AN E AN
14 Days from $33,495 $34,495 | Single Supplement from $5,395
Limited to 13 Guests
Discover ancient and modern wonders throughout the Mediterranean,
from the art and history of Portugal and Spain to the charms and delights of Monaco
and the Amalfi Coast, and sojourn on a three-night stay in scenic Dubrovnik.
32 WINGS OVER THE WORLD | 2020 –21ARRIVE/DEPART
AIR
FR A N C E
I TA LY C ROAT IA AIRCRAFT
M O N ACO Bombardier Challenger 850
P O RTU GAL Monte Carlo or comparable
(via Nice)
Lisbon Barcelona Aircraft and seating configuration
subject to change.
SPAIN Dubrovnik
F L I G H T D E TA I L S
Sorrento
(via Naples) Lisbon–Barcelona (1 hr 45 min)
Barcelona–Nice (1 hr 5 min)
MEDITERR ANEAN Nice–Naples (1 hr 20 min)
SEA Amalfi Coast
Naples–Dubrovnik (1 hr)
A & K A DVA N TAG E S ITINER ARY
▶ Fly in comfort between five countries throughout DAY 1: Arrive Lisbon, Portugal
the Mediterranean aboard an exclusively Arrive in Lisbon, where you are met and transferred
chartered aircraft, with a dedicated flight crew to your hotel in the city center. Tonight, join your
Resident Tour Director and fellow guests for a
▶ Discover the wonders of Portuguese royalty welcome reception and dinner.
during a day at Sintra, a UNESCO World Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon | Meals: D
Heritage Site
DAY 2: Lisbon | Private Dinner with Fado Performance
▶ Explore the life and works of surrealist master Begin your day with a visit to the National Coach
Salvador Dalí on a day trip to Figueres Museum to see ceremonial and promenade vehicles
from the 17th to 19th centuries. Proceed to the
▶ Enjoy an exclusive after-hours visit to the stately,
Jeronimos Monastery to admire its Manueline-
fortress-like Prince’s Palace in Monaco style architecture, and then explore the Calouste
Gulbenkian Museum. Tonight, experience the magic
▶ Relax along the incomparable Amalfi Coast,
of Portugal’s ancient Fado tradition over dinner.
indulging in a hands-on cooking lesson above the
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon | Meals: B D
sparkling sea
DAY 3: Sintra | Romantic Castles by the Sea
▶ Roam the ancient ruins of Pompeii, witnessing a
Travel just outside Lisbon today to Sintra, designated
moment frozen in time by a volcanic eruption
a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its stunning
▶ Customize your travel experience in Dubrovnik, 19th-century monuments. Explore the National
with a choice of Design Your Day options Palace of Portugal, the best-preserved medieval
royal residence in the country, and then proceed
▶ Visit a privately owned olive farm, enjoying an to the Pena Palace, decorated with vivid colors and
exclusive opportunity to meet and talk with your evocative stone carvings. Return to Lisbon for time
host, a renowned local author and actress at leisure. Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon | Meals: B
80 0 323 7308 | ABERCROMBIEKENT.COM 33DAY 4: Barcelona, Spain | A City Rich in History Quarter and visit the medieval Arab baths before
Leave Lisbon for nearby Setubal for a private exploration returning to Barcelona. El Palace | Meals: B
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 Make a private visit to an olive
farm near Monaco on an exclusive
of Montjuïc, and then ride the cable car to the port
experience that includes meeting and
and savor dinner beside the sea, before checking in talking with the owner, a renowned
to your hotel. El Palace | Meals: B L D author and actress. Enjoy an olive-oil
tasting and relax with a glass of wine.
DAY 5: Barcelona | Gaudí’s Magnificent Wonder
View the Barcelona Pavilion, and then discover the
Sagrada Família, a spectacular basilica designed DAY 7: Monaco | Life on the Côte d’Azur
by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Enjoy your This morning, your privately chartered aircraft whisks
afternoon at leisure, perhaps stopping for lunch in you to Nice, where you visit St. Paul de Vence, a village
the Central Market, also known as La Boqueria, free perched high above the sea that was once home to
to explore the city. Tonight, gather for a flavorful artist Marc Chagall. Walk its narrow streets, eat lunch
tapas experience and a flamenco performance. as you soak in the views and play a friendly game of
El Palace | Meals: B D petanque with the locals. Proceed to Monte Carlo
in Monaco, arriving at your hotel, located just steps
DAY 6: Figueres | Birthplace of Salvador Dalí from the storied casino. Tonight, gain exclusive private
Travel overland to Figueres, where you are guided entry to the Prince’s Palace, followed by dinner.
through the Salvador Dalí Theater-Museum, Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo | Meals: B L D
designed by Dalí himself and considered the world’s
largest surrealist object. Continue to Girona, a city DAY 8: Monaco | Charms of the French Riviera
that boasts Romanesque towers, medieval stone Delight in a scenic drive with breathtaking views en
ramparts and a cathedral with the widest Gothic route to the delightful villages of Eze and Beaulieu-
nave in the world. Explore the charming old Jewish sur-Mer. Next, explore the marvelous gardens of the
Rothschild’s Villa Ephrussi. Then, privately visit an
34 WINGS OVER THE WORLD | 2020 –21ANCIENT CULTURES
LINKED BY THE SEA
Few bodies of water on earth have played a more central role in the
development of human civilization than the Mediterranean Sea. It was
here that the ancient Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans sailed forth
to explore new lands, do battle and conduct trade, spreading aspects
of their distinctive cultures into Europe, Asia, North Africa and the
Middle East as they went.
Time and tide rolled on, and new dynasties arose. The Moors
conquered the northern coast of Africa and ruled Iberia for seven
centuries, until the crusader knights overcame them, leaving their own
mark on Mediterranean history. Later still came the Venetians, who
used their economic, cultural and naval might to dominate life on and
around the sea.
Wings Over the Mediterranean is designed to reveal the common
threads these bygone peoples wove throughout the entire region
during their travels, and to discern remnants of their faded cultures that
still linger today in the destinations you visit.
Only A&K’s ability to craft one-of-a-kind itineraries utilizing privately
chartered flights offers you this comprehensive perspective in a shorter
time than ever before possible, on a single luxurious journey.
80 0 323 7308 | ABERCROMBIEKENT.COM 35olive farm for a tasting of the oil pressed there, and fly to Dubrovnik by privately chartered aircraft,
meet the owner, a noted author. where you ride a cable car up Mount Srd for a
Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo | Meals: B Scenic Sundowner with stunning views over the
sea. Return to Dubrovnik for dinner.
DAY 9: Naples, Italy/Sorrento | A Glimpse into History Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik | Meals: B L D
Fly by private charter aircraft to Naples. On arrival,
visit the historic city center for lunch at a traditional DAY 12: Dubrovnik | Silk Weavers Visit
Neopolitan pizzeria. Afterward, visit the National Stroll in Dubrovnik with your local guide to see
Archaeological Museum to view many of the treasures the Franciscan monastery, Dubrovnik Cathedral
excavated from Pompeii and Herculaneum. Later, and the Rector’s Palace, a masterpiece of secular
travel to the coastal town of Sorrento and settle into architecture. Later, watch silk weavers at work in
your hotel. Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria | Meals: B L D Konavle, before enjoying the rest of your day at
leisure. Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik | Meals: B
DAY 10: Amalfi Coast | A Lesson in the Local Cuisine
Indulge in the many splendors of the Amalfi Coast, DAY 13: Dubrovnik | Design Your Day
starting with a seaside drive. Proceed to the hilltop Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
town of Ravello, where you take part in a cooking
▶ Attend a Cooking Class with a Wine Tasting and
class, and then sample the local dishes you’ve helped
then savor what you created for lunch.
create for lunch. Later, descend to Amalfi itself and
return to Sorrento by boat on a cruise along the ▶ Embark by Sea Kayak on a refreshing, tranquil
scenic coast. Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria | Meals: B L paddle around Dubrovnik’s picturesque Old Town
and Lokrum Island.
DAY 11: Pompeii & Dubrovnik, Croatia |
▶ Visit Game of Thrones Shooting Locations on
Across the Adriatic
a walking tour, led by a local who worked as an
Journey to historic Pompeii to explore this UNESCO
extra on the celebrated television series.
World Heritage Site, where the daily life of ancient
Italy was frozen in time by ash and debris from an Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner.
eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Then, Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik | Meals: B D
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