AMS → CTA

Amsterdam & Polders

Aerial view of the historic canal rings and the reclaimed land systems of the Netherlands shortly after takeoff.

Western Alps & Mont Blanc

Breathtaking views of the snowy peaks of the French and Swiss Alps, often passing near the Mont Blanc massif.

Eternal City of Rome

A distant but clear view of Rome's urban sprawl, including the Tiber River and Vatican City.

Mount Vesuvius

The iconic silhouette of the volcano overlooking the turquoise Bay of Naples and the ruins of Pompeii.

Amalfi Coast

The rugged cliffs and colorful towns of the Costiera Amalfitana as the plane heads south over the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Mount Etna

A close-up view of Europe's most active volcano during the final descent into Catania Airport.

Italian Lakes

Glimpses of Lake Maggiore or Lake Como nestled at the foot of the Italian Alps.

Milan & Po Valley

The industrial heart of Northern Italy and the sprawling urban area surrounding Milan.

Central Apennines

The rugged 'spine' of Italy, featuring deep valleys and limestone peaks stretching toward the south.

Aeolian Islands

The volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, often including the active smoke plume of Stromboli.

Strait of Messina

The narrow body of water separating mainland Calabria from the island of Sicily.

Sicilian North Coast

Views of the sandy beaches and rocky headlands near Cefalù before turning inland toward Catania.