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Mount Etna

Europe's most active volcano is visible immediately after takeoff, often with visible smoke plumes from its summit craters.

Aeolian Islands

The volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, with the distinct, smoking cone of Stromboli standing out.

Gulf of Naples

A stunning panorama of Mount Vesuvius, the city of Naples, and the islands of Capri and Ischia.

Rome & Vatican City

The Tiber River and the iconic dome of St. Peter's Basilica are often visible as the flight tracks north.

Central Alps

Glaciated peaks of the Swiss and Italian Alps, providing a high-altitude spectacle of snow and rock.

Rhine Valley

The winding Rhine River and its legendary castles as the plane descends toward the North Rhine-Westphalia region.

Calabrian Coast

The rugged shoreline of the 'toe' of Italy, where the mountains meet the deep blue Ionian Sea.

Apennine Mountains

The dramatic 'spine' of Italy, featuring wild landscapes and remote hilltop villages.

The Dolomites

The jagged, pale limestone peaks of the Eastern Alps visible in the distance to the north.

Lake Constance

The massive 'Bodensee' bordering Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, clearly visible mid-flight.

Frankfurt Skyline

The distinct cluster of skyscrapers in Germany's financial capital can often be spotted on the right horizon.