2025 Beyond Europe by Private Jet
GERMANY • NETHERLANDS • ITALY • BOSNIA • BULGARIA • UZBEKISTAN • TURKEY • FRANCE
May 9 – 25, 2025 | Maximum 15 Travelers
• All Suite accommodations throughout the tour
• Lakani’s signature Dine By Choice with no limitations – including Room Service
• Deluxe vehicles with a window seat for optimum viewing during sightseeing
• All gratuities to guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant staff, and Tour Manager
• Tour Manager plus an Operations Manager
• Special entertainment and gala evenings
• First class cuisine with fine wines and champagnes aboard the Lakani Private Jet
• Leisure time in each destination to enjoy the facilities
• “Luggage-One-Touch” from start to finish
• Fly directly between destinations and avoid typical airport crowds at private terminals
Your VIP Private Jet, which normally seats more than 40, has been custom-fitted for only 15 travelers with luxurious leather club seats and posh interiors. Your cabin crew will graciously anticipate all of your in-flight needs, while serving first class cuisine with fine wines and champagnes. Experience arrivals like royalty, often at private terminals, where you hardly realize the usual customs and immigration formalities have taken place.
Highlights & Inclusions
- Cologne – Walk through the charming old town and see the historical splendor of the Cathedrals of Cologne and Aachen.
- Bonn – Discover the former capital city of Bonn, birthplace of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven and visit his house with the world’s most extensive collection of Beethoven exhibits.
- Maastricht – Visit Maastricht, the oldest city in the Netherlands with their cobblestone streets and their most important landmarks.
- Porto Cervo – Embrace the glamourous elegance of Porto Cervo in Costa Smeralda with its beautiful marina and discreet shopping alleys.
- Mostar – Admire the iconic Stari Most, 16th century bridge that connects the 2 sides of Mostar.
- Sofia – Explore the 4th-6th century Roman Ruins with a museum curator.
- Samarkand – View the illuminated madrasahs in Registan Square and the last Silk Road bazaars.
- Turkish Riviera – Experience the ultimate luxury Mediterranean lifestyle.
- Paris – Enjoy a panoramic view of the most beautiful city in the world.
PRICING
$169,900
Cost Per Person
$16,750
Single Room Supplement
May 9 - 11, 2024 • Cologne, Germany -- Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg
Arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport where you are met with VIP Fastrack service and transferred to your elegant castle hotel in the Cologne countryside. Settle into your suite and perhaps take a walk around the grounds or visit the beautiful 4 elements spa to rejuvenate from your international flight. Meet fellow travelers and your Lakani Tour Managers at an evening cocktail party.Tour Cologne, one of the oldest cities in Germany, from which the scented perfume, Eau de Cologne, originates. Discover its landmarks, including Romanesque Churches, the old Jewish Quarter, and the famous medieval Cathedral – now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a drive to the nearby city of Bonn, birthplace of Beethoven, and visit the Beethoven House which contains an extensive collection of the composer’s exhibits.
May 11 • Aachen, Germany & Maastricht, Netherlands / DAY STOP
Indulge in a full day excursion to Aachen and Maastricht. Drive to Aachen, the birthplace of Charlemagne, the capital of his empire and the place where he is buried. Stroll through the charming old town and see the historical splendor of the Aachen Cathedral and Town Hall, including the oldest cathedral buildings not only in Aachen, but in Europe.After lunch, cross the border into the Netherlands to visit Maastricht, the oldest city in the Netherlands. See the most important landmarks: St. Servatius Bridge or Basilica of Our Lady and hidden gems of the beautiful Medieval city, from ancient Roman ruins to picturesque cobblestone streets and bustling squares.
May 12 - 14 • Sardinia, Italy -- Hotel Cala di Volpe
Board the Lakani Private Jet for your first flight to the celebrated Costa Smeralda on the Italian island of Sardinia in the Mediterranean. Transfer to your sea view suite located in a luxurious hotel at the edge of a beautiful bay that beckons you to explore.Step aboard a private yacht for a glorious day of cruising to the marine national park of the Maddalena Archipelago with stops at the pink sandy beach of Spiaggia Rosa to enjoy some snorkeling.
Visit Porto Cervo and admire the yachts in the beautiful marina and stroll the Piazzetta or small square with its discreet and quaint alleyways.
May 15 • Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina / DAY STOP
Arrivederci Sardinia. Travel by Lakani Private Jet to Mostar for a tour of its historic center. See the iconic Stari Most, the 16th century Ottomon bridge across the Neretva River that connects the two sides of the city. Learn about the layers of history revealed in the city’s Byzantine, Slavic, and Ottoman architectural design of its mosques, churches and Old Bazaar. Sample traditional cuisine at lunch before re-boarding the Lakani jet for an hour flight to Sofia. Transfer to your suite accommodation at the luxurious hotel in the heart of the city. The remainder of the day is yours for personal pursuits.May 15 - 17 • Sofia, Bulgaria -- InterContinental Sofia
Discover the gems of the Bulgarian capital on a full day tour. Step inside the splendid St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, built as a memorial to the Russian soldiers who died during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. Visit the Church of St. George, a red-brick domed rotunda that is the oldest surviving building in Sofia and historic St. Sofia Church, from the 4th century. After lunch, see national treasures and delve into Bulgarian history at the National Museum of History. Continue to the medieval Boyana church, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a private evening performance at the National Gallery for Foreign Art.Take an excursion into the mountains to the famous Rila Monastery and explore its museum, church and refectory. Observe the large stork nests atop chimneys in the small village of Kocherinovo on the way back to Sofia.
May 18 - 21 • Samarkand, Uzbekistan -- Hilton Samarkand Regency Hotel
Board the Lakani Private Jet and head east across the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea to Uzbekistan. An exquisite lunch is served by your attentive crew en route to Samarkand, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia. Take a short 15-minute drive to the hotel where your comfortable suite awaits overlooking the canal.Explore the incredible monuments of the Silk Road city of Samarkand, including three beautiful madrasahs in Registan Square – Sherdor, Ulugbek and Tilla Kori. Visit a calligraphist’s studio to see his fine works. Continue to the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, from the 15th century and discover its story. Look at the nearby Siyob Bazaar, once the venue of a Silk Road market. After lunch, tour the Afrasiab Museum, Ulugbek’s Observatory and the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis with its magnificent tilework. Enjoy a private folkloric show and admire the illuminated madrasahs.
May 20 • Bukhara, Uzbekistan / DAY STOP
The Lakani Private Jet takes you to the ancient Silk Road city of Bukhara for the day. Explore the historic center which is an UNESCO World Heritage Site for its stunning mosques and madrasahs. Visit the Poi Kalon Islamic religious complex known for fine examples of Islamic architecture. Walk to the ornate Abdulaziz Khan and the Ulugbek madrasahs, standing across from each other. Continue to Tilpak Frushan covered market, Magoki Attari mosque and the old Trading Dome. Step inside the Usto Shagird miniature painting gallery of Davlat Toshev. Walk to the Lyabi-hauz ensemble and see the Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah. Continue through the Jewish Quarter to the old Bukhara Synagogue and stop at Rahmon’s Suzzane Embroidery House. Return to Samarkand aboard the Lakani jet.Next day drive via Takhtakaracha pass to Shakhrisabz, birthplace of Tamerlane. The ancient city is an UNESCO World Heritage Site for its impressive monuments from the Timurid dynasty. See the Ak-Saray Palace ruins, Dorut Tilovat, Kok Gumbaz Mosque and mausoleum complex Dorus Saodat. After lunch, return to Samarkand for some leisure time.
May 22 & 23 • Bodrum, Turkey -- Mandarin Oriental Bodrum
Relax aboard the Lakani Private Jet and enjoy the lunch and service of your crew as you wing your way to the southwest coast of Turkey on the blue Aegean Sea. Arriving in Bodrum, transfer to the fabulous Paradise Bay resort and your stunning sea-view suite with private terrace and plunge pool.A morning tour of Bodrum includes Bodrum Castle along with a visit to the Museum of Underwater Archaeology which is within the precincts of the museum and is part of Bodrum Castle; continue our drive to see the historic windmills, the ruins of Myndos Gate and Antique Theatre. Enjoy a sunset cruise by a private yacht (gulet) viewing the castle and town from a distance before disembarking at the marina. Then visit the night bazaar for a taste of the Old Bodrum before dinner.
May 24 • Paris, France -- Mandarin Oriental Paris
Board the Lakani Private Jet for the final flight of this extraordinary journey. Arriving at Paris’ Le Bourget airport, transfer to your suite accommodation at the elegant hotel located in the heart of the city’s haute couture neighborhood. Enjoy an afternoon panoramic tour of the city.Reminisce with fellow travelers at a festive farewell cocktail and dinner party.
May 25 • Homeward Bound
Bid farewell to Europe and your newfound friends as you depart for the airport for your homeward bound or onward destination flight.May 25 - 28 • Optional 3 night Paris Post Tour Extension
Call for details and pricing.
Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg • Cologne, Germany
Your spacious and elegantly decorated Junior Suite Deluxe awaits with luxury amenities at the grand Baroque castle hotel in the Cologne countryside. You will enjoy a choice of dining, including the 2 Michelin Starred Vendome Restaurant, and the Tuscan inspired Trattoria Enoteca.
Hotel Cala di Volpe • Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, Italy
It won’t be hard to settle into your Luxury Seaview Suite with its large furnished balcony or terrace overlooking the glistening Mediterranean Sea. Choose from three restaurants, featuring a pool-side Barbecue, fine dining and Japanese cuisine.
InterContinental Sofia • Sofia, Bulgaria
Sink into comfort in your contemporary designed Suite with modern amenities in your luxury hotel in the heart of the Bulgarian capital. Overlooking Parliament Square and the stunning St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral the hotel exudes an authentic presentation of Sofia.
Hilton Samarkand Regency • Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Your Diamond Suite awaits you at your five-star hotel in the Silk Road Samarkand Complex. Your suite also includes a separate living room. Choose from two onsite restaurants but be sure to visit the Sky Bar on the 20th floor for a panoramic view of Samarkand and the Eternal City.
Mandarin Oriental • Bodrum, Turkey
Become swept up in luxurious Mediterranean style on the Turkish Riviera in your expansive Mandarin Junior Sea View Suite or Villa in the acclaimed luxury resort at Paradise Bay overlooking the sea. Step outside onto your terrace and take a dip in your plunge pool while admiring the scenic view. With more than six dining outlets, you will be spoiled for choice for dinners and lunches.
