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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a quintessential Italian landscape experience, featuring the dramatic volcanic lakes of Lazio and the rolling, UNESCO-protected vineyards and medieval towns of Tuscany.

Left Side Highlights
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Tyrrhenian Coastline

Aerial views of the Lazio coast and the mouth of the Tiber River immediately after takeoff from FCO.

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Lake Bolsena

Europe's largest volcanic crater lake, featuring the picturesque islands of Bisentina and Martana.

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Val d'Orcia

The iconic rolling hills of southern Tuscany, famous for their cypress-lined roads and geometric farm layouts.

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Siena

The distinct shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the medieval brick architecture of this historic Tuscan city.

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Chianti Region

Extensive patchworks of world-class vineyards and olive groves stretching toward the Apennines.

Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, providing optimal lighting for photos of the Tuscan landscape. Look out for the distinctive red-tiled roofs of hill towns like Montepulciano. In autumn, the color change in the vineyards is exceptionally vibrant.

Right Side Highlights
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Eternal City Horizon

Views of Rome's sprawl, including the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, shortly after departure.

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Central Apennines

The rugged spine of Italy, with peaks like Mount Terminillo often covered in snow during winter and spring.

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Lake Trasimeno

A vast, shallow lake in Umbria surrounded by fortifications and olive-covered hills.

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Florence (Firenze)

The unmistakable Duomo and the Arno River winding through the cradle of the Renaissance.

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Po Valley Edge

The sharp transition from the Apennine foothills to the flat, fertile plains surrounding Bologna.

The right side is best for seeing the higher, more rugged mountain peaks. During late afternoon flights, the golden hour light hits the Apennine range beautifully. Keep an eye out for the high-speed rail line (Direttissima) that mirrors much of this flight path on the ground.

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Route Information

Distance: 314 km (195 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 31 min

Departure: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)

Arrival: BLQ (44.5354, 11.2887)

Route Type: Domestic

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