HER → BOD

Heraklion Harbor

Excellent views of the Venetian Koules Fortress and the city skyline immediately after takeoff.

Calabrian Coast

The 'toe' of Italy offers a rugged landscape where the Apennines meet the turquoise Mediterranean waters.

Naples & Vesuvius

Depending on the specific airway, a distant view of the Bay of Naples and its iconic volcano can be seen to the north.

Cap Corse

The 'finger' of northern Corsica features dramatic cliffs and high-altitude mountain ridges.

Carcassonne

The famous medieval fortified city is often visible as a circular stone jewel in the southern French landscape.

Saint-Émilion Vineyards

World-class vineyards and chateaus are visible during the descent into Bordeaux-Mérignac.

Mount Ida

The highest peak on Crete is visible shortly after departure, often snow-capped in early spring.

Mount Etna

Looking south over the Ionian Sea, Sicily's massive active volcano is often visible on the horizon.

Strait of Bonifacio

The narrow water gap between Corsica and Sardinia provides stunning turquoise water patterns.

Gulf of Lion

A wide view of the sweeping French Mediterranean coastline as the plane enters French airspace.

Pyrenees Range

To the south, the jagged peaks separating France and Spain form a dramatic skyline during the trans-France leg.

Entre-Deux-Mers

The rolling hills between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers covered in vines during final approach.