ABROAD & BEYOND
The New Grand Tour
The New Grand Tour
With Abercrombie & Kent, the quintessential European getaway just got grander.
From approaching the beaches of Normandy by luxury small ship to gaining exclusive access to one of the most sought-after private homes in Chianti, Abercrombie & Kent is dreaming up imaginative and convenient new approaches to the age-old European getaway known as a “Grand Tour.”
Travel by intimate ship: Luxury voyages to unique ports deliver a fresh perspective on Europe’s most celebrated destinations. The European Coastal Cruise: Portugal, Spain & France expedition invites you to indulge in the age-old winemaking tradition in Douro Valley and Bordeaux, go off the beaten path in Porto, browse the collections of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, and visit the isolated, 8th century hilltop fortress of Mont Saint-Michel, all while journeying aboard the luxurious Le Lapérouse. This exclusive charter offers comfort and access to ports like Bordeaux, Brittany, and Normandy that are seldom visited by ship. Other perks guests won’t find on plane or rail: a private balcony, a heated infinity pool, and butler service in suites.
Travel to a villa: Live the Italian villa life in Chianti with an A&K Private Estates experience that provides exclusive whole-premise domain over some of Chianti’s most sought-after private homes. These restored medieval towers, charming manors, working olive and wine estates feature ancient stone walls, terracotta-tiled roofs, wisteria-draped pergolas, and panoramic views of the iconic wine region’s rolling hills—plus luxe amenities like heated pools, outdoor kitchens, yoga studios, tennis courts, and stocked wine cellars. A dedicated local concierge helps fill days with experiences from Super-Tuscan tastings to chef-led cooking courses.
Luxury Tailor Made travel: Personalized luxury is the new luxury. Abercrombie & Kent’s completely customizable journeys are designed specifically around individual interests—destinations, activities, pace, and even specific details like hotel or transfer preference. In Italy, for example, families can customize their journeys, cherry-picking from the country’s cultural, historical, and culinary treasures, be it a hands-on experience of Roman history at Colosseum Gladiator School, a scavenger hunt through the medieval streets of Siena, a behind-the-scenes tour of Florence’s premier gelaterias, or immersion in Venice’s Carnival and hand-crafting masks at an artisan’s studio. Private experiences are completely unique and flexible to change as they go.
Travel by private charter flight: A trans-continental tour for the jet set, chartered luxury air travel means visits to far-flung locales—with less time spent getting there. Every Grand Tour should include visits to Barcelona’s Gaudí’s landmarks, the Amalfi Coast’s stunning coastline and sumptuous cuisine, Pompeii’s preserved ruins, and Dubrovnik’s historic Old Town. On Abercrombie & Kent’s Wings Over the Mediterranean journey, skip long layovers and maximize time in each destination via direct private jet flights connecting four countries. This small-group, round-the-continent adventure brings Europe’s art, history, and breathtaking landscapes together with unrivaled efficiency, relaxation, and ease.
Find your adventure of a lifetime.
ABROAD & BEYOND
The New Grand Tour
The New Grand Tour
With Abercrombie & Kent, the quintessential European getaway just got grander.
From approaching the beaches of Normandy by luxury small ship to gaining exclusive access to one of the most sought-after private homes in Chianti, Abercrombie & Kent is dreaming up imaginative and convenient new approaches to the age-old European getaway known as a “Grand Tour.”
Travel by intimate ship: Luxury voyages to unique ports deliver a fresh perspective on Europe’s most celebrated destinations. The European Coastal Cruise: Portugal, Spain & France expedition invites you to indulge in the age-old winemaking tradition in Douro Valley and Bordeaux, go off the beaten path in Porto, browse the collections of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, and visit the isolated, 8th century hilltop fortress of Mont Saint-Michel, all while journeying aboard the luxurious Le Lapérouse. This exclusive charter offers comfort and access to ports like Bordeaux, Brittany, and Normandy that are seldom visited by ship. Other perks guests won’t find on plane or rail: a private balcony, a heated infinity pool, and butler service in suites.
Travel to a villa: Live the Italian villa life in Chianti with an A&K Private Estates experience that provides exclusive whole-premise domain over some of Chianti’s most sought-after private homes. These restored medieval towers, charming manors, working olive and wine estates feature ancient stone walls, terracotta-tiled roofs, wisteria-draped pergolas, and panoramic views of the iconic wine region’s rolling hills—plus luxe amenities like heated pools, outdoor kitchens, yoga studios, tennis courts, and stocked wine cellars. A dedicated local concierge helps fill days with experiences from Super-Tuscan tastings to chef-led cooking courses.
Luxury Tailor Made travel: Personalized luxury is the new luxury. Abercrombie & Kent’s completely customizable journeys are designed specifically around individual interests—destinations, activities, pace, and even specific details like hotel or transfer preference. In Italy, for example, families can customize their journeys, cherry-picking from the country’s cultural, historical, and culinary treasures, be it a hands-on experience of Roman history at Colosseum Gladiator School, a scavenger hunt through the medieval streets of Siena, a behind-the-scenes tour of Florence’s premier gelaterias, or immersion in Venice’s Carnival and hand-crafting masks at an artisan’s studio. Private experiences are completely unique and flexible to change as they go.
Travel by private charter flight: A trans-continental tour for the jet set, chartered luxury air travel means visits to far-flung locales—with less time spent getting there. Every Grand Tour should include visits to Barcelona’s Gaudí’s landmarks, the Amalfi Coast’s stunning coastline and sumptuous cuisine, Pompeii’s preserved ruins, and Dubrovnik’s historic Old Town. On Abercrombie & Kent’s Wings Over the Mediterranean journey, skip long layovers and maximize time in each destination via direct private jet flights connecting four countries. This small-group, round-the-continent adventure brings Europe’s art, history, and breathtaking landscapes together with unrivaled efficiency, relaxation, and ease.
Find your adventure of a lifetime.
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I have always been a Geography and Map Fanatic. I own a very large and well-utilized National Geographic Atlas in which I have recorded many notes and personal trips and routed out my journeys by ships, planes, trains, and cycling. I refer to it frequently in putting together my clients' trips and itineraries, as well as my own.
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