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Do you ever imagine a trip to Europe that includes just the right combination of classical favorites mixed with some brand new places on your bucket list? That's precisely what Lakani had in mind when they created the 2012 Europe Rediscovered by Executive Private Jet.

Book this September 1-16, 2012 departure by March 31, 2012 and receive complimentary round-trip, business class, international airfare from your hometown to the European gateway for the trip.

Arrive in Belgium and immediately become immersed in medieval history and art in Bruges and Ghent. Board the Lakani Private Jet bound for scenic Slovenia where you'll tour the fascinating capital, Ljubljana, and venture into the countryside to explore its world-famous karst caves and the incredibly scenic Lake Bled. A few days later you will find yourself relaxing on the glorious Amalfi Coast, where you have your choice of activities. Explore the island of Capri, discover the ruins of Pompei, or spend a day at leisure. Next you'll fly to Santiago de Compostela and visit the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the historical significance of its famous Cathedral. The last journey on the private jet takes you first to Bilbao to visit Frank Gehry's architectural masterpiece, Guggenheim Museum, and then on to Paris, the "City of Lights". Here you can choose to have a guided tour of the Louvre Museum. Visit the Pompidou Centre or put yourself in to the hands of a personal shopper who will escort you to renowned Parisian boutiques.

Enjoy the many benefits of traveling by private jet, not the least of which is the ability to visit this unique collection of cities all on one trip. The Lakani Executive Jet is custom outfitted with luxurious seating for only 14 travelers and the hand-picked crew will spoil you with exquisite and personal service. Two of Lakani's experienced Tour Managers accompany you from beginning to end, and along the way you will be joined by specially selected local experts to bring life and meaning to each site. At the end of each day you can rest up in premium rooms in luxury hotels. Lakani's Dine By Choice allows you to choose with whom and where you dine, including room service. As you read through the brochure you will see that there is much, much more to entice you to join us. We hope we have the pleasure of your company as we rediscover architectural, historical and cultural gems of Europe together.

The all-inclusive cost per person is $59,950, based on double occupancy.

The Itinerary
Depart Hometown
Sat, Sep 01, 2012
Your journey begins as you travel from your hometown, on your independent flight to Brussels, Belgium.

Bruges & Ghent, BELGIUM
Sun, Mon & Tue Sep. 02, 03 & 04
Hotel Kempinski Duke's Palace

On arrival at Brussels Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Bruges. This evening meet your traveling companions and Lakani Tour Managers at a welcome cocktail and dinner party.

The aura of the Dark Ages surrounding Bruges in West Flanders dates from the city's beginnings during the 9th century. Today's visit will turn back the hands of time as you explore the treasures of the great repository of antiquities. See the famous octagonal tower in the market square and the Town Hall with its magnificent façade adorned with statues. The medieval Belfry Tower (13th-15th century) is 288 feet tall and houses the former city treasury.

Bruges was the birthplace of the Flemish Primitives and a center of painting in the Middle Ages, with artists such as Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling. The Church of Our Lady contains a rich art collection including the famous Madonna of Michelangelo. At the Groeninge Museum, see the wonderful collection of Flemish masterpieces. The Memling in Sint-Jan Museum, housed in the former Hospital of St. John, displays Memling masterpieces such as the three-paneled altar piece of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist. Enjoy a full day excursion to the 700-year-old city of Ghent, the "city of 200 bridges", once a flourishing medieval city. A walking tour of the city takes you to St. Michael's Bridge for a dramatic three-way vista into the past. Continue past the old Guild Houses to St. Bavo's Cathedral. It is here that the Van Eyck brothers' polyptic of the Mystic Lamb is housed ("Adoration of the Lamb").

Ljubljana, SLOVENIA
Wed, Thu & Fri Sep 05, 06 & 07 Hotel Lev
Ljubljana/Naples 1 hr. 37 min.

Board your Private Jet to Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia. Nestled between Austria, Italy, Hungary and Croatia, Slovenia is known for its diverse landscape and friendly people. During our tour of the old city, we'll admire the unique architecture - from baroque, secession and works by the architect Jose Plecnik. A short train ride brings us to Castle Hill to visit the Ljubljana Castle with its Virtual Museum and National Gallery.

The karst caves in Slovenia are said to be the most beautiful part of our planet's underworld. This morning, we'll drive into the countryside to the famous Postojna Cave, the most visited cave in Europe. Traveling through the cave in an electric train, marvel at the shining stalagmites and stalactites of different colors and shapes. Enjoy a special lunch with regional specialties and folkloric music before returning to Ljubljana.

On Friday our excursion is to Lake Bled, one of the most scenic spots in Slovenia. Visit Bled Castle and cruise on one of the romantic pletna boats to reach the island in the center of the lake. On the island, we'll visit the 17th century Church of the Assumption. After lunch on the shores of Lake Bled, there is time to stroll through this lovely Alpine town before returning to Ljubljana.

Amalfi Coast, ITALY
Sat, Sun & Mon Sep 08, 09 &10 Hotel Le Sirenuse
Ljubljana/Naples 1 hr. 7min.

Fly by Private Jet, landing at Naples Airport. We'll pay a visit to Sorrento before continuing to your hotel in Positano on the Amalfi Coast. The glorious coastline of Amalfi is famous worldwide. Here are places of great beauty and fascinating monuments from Greek and Roman times. On Sunday, as you travel the twisting road along the Amalfi Coast you catch glimpses of little hamlets and bays dotted amidst the brilliant Mediterranean flora. Towns and villages cling to the cliffs, which rise straight from the iridescent blue sea. Enjoy lunch and time to explore the town of Amalfi before returning to Positano.

CHOOSE YOUR DAY on Monday from these activities:
Island of Capri: Take a ferry boat to the island of Capri, and explore the Piazza Umberto I - a small, compact, closed-off square that resembles a courtyard filled with a series of stores and cafés. Enjoy a boat ride through the colorful Blue Grotto caves before returning by ferry to Positano.
Ancient Pompei: Explore the ruins of Pompei, a partially buried Roman city destroyed and completely buried during a long catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius spanning two days in the year AD 79. Day at Leisure: Spend the day relaxing or shopping in Positano.

Santiago de Compostela, SPAIN
Tue & Wed Sep 11 & 12 Parador Santiago de Compostela
Naples/Santiago de Compostela 2 hrs. 55 min.

Fly by Private Jet to Santiago de Compostela, capital of the Galicia region of Spain. Visit the Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage site), with its narrow winding streets full of historic buildings. The most famous is the 9th century Cathedral, which throughout history has been on the medieval pilgrimage route, The Way of St. James.

Take a stroll through the scenic streets to see Santiago's picturesque places. Visit the typical and traditional Old Market Place, where you can select something to eat and it will be cooked by one of the most renowned chefs of the Galician Gastronomy who has a booth at the market.

Bilbao, SPAIN & Paris, FRANCE
Thu, Fri & Sat Sep 13, 14 & 15 Four Seasons George V
Santiago de Compostela / Bilbao 53 min.
Bilbao / Paris 1 hr. 19 min.

Board our final Private Jet flight to Paris, with a stop en-route in Bilbao. Here we will visit Frank Gehry's iconic Guggenheim Museum. Learn about the titanium, limestone and glass building which gained worldwide acclaim since its completion in 1997 and is said to be collaborated by Americans and Basques. The museum features permanent and visiting exhibits of works by Spanish and international artists.

Re-board the Private Jet and continue to Paris. Upon arrival in the afternoon, transfer to your elegant hotel conveniently located in walking distance to fine shops and restaurants.

This evening enjoy a cruise along the banks of the Seine River and admire the "City of Lights" while enjoying its fabulous cuisine.

Discover some of Paris' historical sites, including the Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral, widely considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in Europe. Later rediscover Paris in a rag top traditional vintage Citroen CV 2 car, exploring the back roads while your knowledgeable Chauffeur-Guide shares beautiful bits of history about the city that are not as famous, but none-the-less fascinating.

CHOOSE YOUR DAY on Saturday from these activities:
Louvre Museum guided by an art & history expert of the Louvre. Your guide will explain the secrets and highlights in this educational tour.
Pompidou Centre: Famous for its high tech architecture, Pompidou houses a vast public library, and the Musée National d'Art Moderne which is the largest museum for modern art in Europe.
Shopping in Paris: Discover some of the most famous fashion boutiques in Paris with an expert personal shopper. Visit the original Parisian boutiques of such designers as Chanel, Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton. Enjoy shopping at the Galeries Lafayette & Printemps which is known for its beautiful architecture and select designers.

In the evening, gather for a gala farewell cocktail reception and dinner party at one of Paris' finest gastronomic restaurants; and reminisce about the wonderful sights and cultural encounters you experienced while traveling through these captivating countries.

Arrive Hometown
Sun Sep 16

Bid Farewell to your fellow travelers as you transfer to the airport for your independent flight home or on to your next destination.

Travel the Lakani Way
Step aboard your Private Executive Jet and you immediately feel the spacious luxury of your home in the sky. The jet, which normally seats up to 40 passengers, is custom-fitted for only 14 guests with luxurious leather club seats, providing you with the highest standard of comfort. Lakani Executive Jets are intimate in scale with stylish interiors and are usually reserved for heads of state, royalty, and of course, Lakani guests.

Your Luxury Private Jet allows access to smaller airports that are closer to chosen destinations, affording more flexibility in terms of itinerary design; your time is spent seeing the sights rather than traveling between them.

You often fly from private airport terminals where security clearance is faster. Regional jet flights are never too long with average flight time between one and two hours. These are the advantages that make private jet travel the ultimate in luxury vacations.

Your carefully selected cabin attendants are gracious, enthusiastic, and are at your service throughout each flight. You also have the serenity of knowing that the chartered aircraft operates above the highest standards of safety and security.

Relish delightful cuisine, skillfully planned and prepared with fresh local ingredients and served in exquisite style as you fly from one exciting destination to another accompanied by vintage wines and fine champagnes.

The camaraderie of like-minded fellow travelers, professional, service-oriented tour managers, and hand-selected flight crew combine to make your Lakani Regional Luxury Private Jet Tour experience memorable and rewarding.