VRN → PMO

Lake Garda

Immediate views of Italy's largest lake and the Sirmione peninsula if the plane banks west after takeoff.

Elba Island

The largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, famous for its rugged coastline and Napoleonic history.

Montecristo & Giglio

Remote and pristine islands appearing as emerald dots in the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.

Ustica Island

A small volcanic island that serves as a final landmark before the aircraft turns for its final approach.

Monte Pellegrino

The massive limestone promontory that Goethe described as the most beautiful in the world, guarding Palermo.

Historic Verona

Aerial view of the Arena and the Adige River winding through the ancient city center shortly after departure.

Apennine Mountains

The rugged spine of Italy featuring deep valleys and snow-capped peaks during winter months.

The Eternal City

Distant views of Rome's urban sprawl and the Vatican City if the flight path tracks slightly inland.

Mount Vesuvius

On clear days, the iconic silhouette of the volcano near Naples can be spotted across the water to the east.

Aeolian Islands

Volcanic cones like Stromboli and Vulcano may be visible rising from the sea on the final descent into Sicily.