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 RomeDive 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 SardiniaFly 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 SardiniaSet 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 CataniaFly 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 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.
Il San Corrado Di Noto
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Il San Corrado Di Noto
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 Syracuse & PugliaTravel 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 & AlberobelloVisit 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 MonopoliThis 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 PugliaAfter breakfast, privately transfer to Bari or Brindisi airport
for your departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast