A Privately Chartered Journey
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Wings Over the World itineraries feature private charter flights between destinations, allowing you the convenience of visiting remote places with less time spent getting there.
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 explore Dubrovnik’s pristine Elafiti Islands on a private pleasure craft.
Highlights
- Fly in comfort between iconic locales throughout the Mediterranean 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 Dalí on a day trip to Figueres Enjoy an exclusive after-hours visit to the stately, fortress-like Prince’s Palace in Monaco
- Customize your travel experience on a day along the sun-splashed Amalfi Coast, taking advantage of a variety of Design Your Day options
- Roam the ancient ruins of Pompeii, witnessing a moment frozen in time by a volcanic eruption Tour Dubrovnik, visit a traditional silk weaver and cruise the verdant Elafiti Islands
- Visit a privately owned olive farm, enjoying an exclusive opportunity to meet and talk with your host, a renowned local author and actress
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Lisbon, Portugal
Arrive in Lisbon, where you are met and transferred to your hotel in the city centre. Tonight, join your Resident Tour Director and fellow guests for a briefing followed by a welcome dinner.
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Day 2
Lisbon | Private Dinner with Fado Performance
Begin your city tour 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 tour the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Tonight, experience the magic of Portugal’s ancient Fado tradition over dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast & 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. Tour the National Palace of Portugal, the best-preserved medieval royal residence in the country, and then proceed to the Pena Palace, decorated with vivid colours and evocative stone carvings. Return to Lisbon to enjoy time at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Day 4
Barcelona, Spain | A City Rich in History
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 enjoy lunch beside the sea. Afterward, join your local guide for a walking tour of winding cobblestone streets in the Gothic Quarter and the Palau de la Música Catalana, an architectural triumph of Art Nouveau.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: El Palace
Day 5
Barcelona | Gaudí’s Magnificent Wonder
View the Barcelona Pavilion, and then discover the Sagrada Família, a spectacular basilica designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. 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 flavourful tapas experience and a flamenco performance.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: El Palace
Day 6
Figueres | Birthplace of Salvador Dalí
Travel overland to Figueres, where you tour the Salvador Dalí Theatre-Museum, designed by Dalí 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.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: El Palace
Day 7
Monaco | Life on The Côte D’azur
This morning, your privately chartered aircraft whisks you to Nice, where you visit St. Paul de Vence, a village perched high above the sea that was once home to artist Marc Chagall. Walk its narrow streets, enjoy lunch as you soak in the views and play a friendly game of petanque with the locals. Proceed to Monte Carlo in Monaco, arriving at your hotel, located just steps from the storied casino. Tonight, enjoy exclusive private entry to the Prince’s Palace, followed by dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo
Day 8
Monaco | Charms of The French Riviera
Enjoy a scenic drive with breathtaking views en route to the delightful villages of Eze and Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Next, explore the marvellous gardens of the Rothschild’s Villa Ephrussi. Then, privately visit an olive farm for a tasting of the oil pressed there, and meet the owner, a noted author.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo
Day 9
Naples, Italy/Sorrento | A Glimpse into History
Fly by private charter aircraft to Naples. On arrival, visit the historic city centre for lunch at a traditional Neopolitan pizzeria. Afterward, tour 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.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Day 10
Amalfi Coast | Design Your Day
Discover the Amalfi Coast your way, personalizing your travel experience to suit your own interests by choosing from four Design Your Day activities.
DESIGN YOUR DAY | Select from these options:
- Receive a Cooking Lesson in Ravello – Enjoy a hands-on lesson in fine Italian cuisine at a cooking class in Ravello, followed by lunch, and then return to your hotel in Sorrento, cruising by ferry along the stunning Amalfi Coast. Villa
- Visit & a Ceramics Master Class in Ravello – Immerse yourself in authentic Amalfi Coast living with a visit to magnificent Villa Cimbrone, followed by a ceramics masterclass in Ravello, lunch at a local restaurant and a scenic ferry-ride down the coast.
- Hike the “Path of the Gods” – Get up and away from the pack on an active hike along what the locals call the “Path of the Gods,” traversing narrow trails high above the Amalfi Coast, passing hillside vineyards, wildflowers and stone houses, and gazing down at the vibrant blue sea. Savour a well-earned lunch before ferrying back to Sorrento.
- Luxuriate on a Day at Leisure Stay in Sorrento for a day at leisure at your luxurious hotel, enjoying complimentary credit for spa services or lunch — or both.
Return to your luxurious hotel for an evening at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Day 11
Pompeii & Dubrovnik, Croatia | Across the Adriatic
Journey to historic Pompeii for a tour of 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.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Day 12
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. Later, watch silk weavers at work in Konavle, before enjoying the rest of your day at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Day 13
Dubrovnik | Private Cruise of The Elafiti Islands
Cruise by private pleasure craft on a leisurely day-long excursion to the Elafiti Islands, exploring idyllic villages nestled among forested hills. Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Day 14
Depart Dubrovnik
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your departing flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Flight Details
Lisbon-Barcelona (1 hour 45 min) | Barcelona-Nice (1 hour 5 min) | Nice-Naples (1 hour 20 min) | Naples-Dubrovnik (1 hour)
Departures & Rates
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Accommodation
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik is an iconic landmark uniquely located on a cliffside, with magnificent views from every floor, over to the island of Lokrum and the Old Town. Built in 1913, the hotel has a wonderful sea front position. All bedrooms and suites have original paintings by very well-known Croatian artists and provide guests with all modern amenities.
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Amalfi Coast
The Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria epitomises Amalfi Coast luxury and exudes Italian elegance. Founded by the Florentinos in 1834, the Vittoria has been in business for over 180 years and is arguably the most stylish place to stay when visiting Sorrento. Located just off the main square, the hotel is nestled amid five glorious acres of citrus grove and landscaped gardens, creating a wonderful sense of tranquillity in the heart of town. Legend has it that the hotel shares its location with the site of Roman Emperor Augustus’ own villa.
There are 92 lavishly decorated rooms and suites with high ceilings and opulent marble floors. Each suite has a story to tell, with many named after the past celebrities who have resided there; The Caruso Suite is perhaps the most renowned with its large sweeping terrace, and it is home to the tenor’s original piano. Classic and Deluxe Sea View rooms afford beautiful bay views and private verandas: the perfect spot to enjoy a peaceful breakfast. Begin your evening with cocktails on the panoramic terrace of Bar Vittoria, with views overlooking the Bay of Naples and the island of Capri in the far distance, before heading down to Michelin-starred restaurant, Terazza Bosquet. L’Orangerie is a pleasant poolside restaurant and bar offering Mediterranean favourites.
The hotel also has a large swimming pool with hydro-massage and Jacuzzi, luxury holistic Spa, complimentary Wi-Fi and children’s playground. Accessible by both land and sea, Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is the perfect base from which to explore the nearby historical sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
El Palace Hotel, Barcelona
A well-known city landmark, El Palace Hotel has been through all of the remarkable events which have affected Barcelona during the last century. All rooms are carefully decorated, with high ceilings and large windows. The décor is elegant, with classic furnishings and neutral tones lending a comfortable feel. All rooms benefit from the most modern equipment such as air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct telephone, Wi-Fi internet access, safe and mini-bar.
The Nineteen Restaurant opens all day offering tapas dishes and the option of afternoon tea. At The Garden buffet breakfast is served each morning. The Winter Garden Restaurant offers a roof garden and serves an a la carte or set tasting menu and there is also a cocktail bar.
