October 17 - November 10, 2001
$59,500 per person, single supplement $5,250
Within their sunlit, ordered acres, they seem to harbor the very best of civilized life.
They stand as quiet symbols of a worldview where tradition is respected; and good food , good friends and the time to enjoy them are among the paramount joys of life.
In October 2001, join a small group of select A&K travellers who will embark on a 25-day journey to six of the best wine-producing regions, designed to show them the world through the bottom of a crystal wine glass - with an itinerary that celebrates all the many pleasures of "living well".
Great Vineyards of the World is a spectacular single-departure itinerary, made possible only by private air travel and Abercrombie & Kent's worldwide network of travel experts.
Please join us in October, as vineyards of the Northern Hemisphere are just finishing their season's harvest "crush" and those of southern climes are welcoming the spring.
Geoffery & Jorie Kent
Small, select groups of travellers ensure a more personal experience, a dedicated standard of service, and access to a cultural "insider's" viewpoint. A&K never exceeds 24 passengers per each Tour Manager.
Time to explore glamorous shopping districts in fashionable cities; succumb to the charms of small village markets; and discover the individual beauty of each remarkable destination.
Alternative sightseeing itineraries are available on selected days for those who do not wish to participate in vineyard visits and tastings.
Special reserved dining events celebrate the appreciation of fine cuisine and wine as colorful threads in a cultural fabric. On evenings when special events have not been planned, dine à la carte at your hotel and A&K picks up the bill.
Every care is taken to attend to your utmost comfort and personal requirements, both on your international flights and throughout the entire tour.
the freedom, personal convenience and comfort of air travel by Private Jet.
You may forget that you're on a plane. Extravagantly spacious and indulgently comfortable, A&K's custom-reconfigured 74'7 jet feels more like an elegant private club. You'll enjoy every part of your expansive journey in singular style, cushioned from the usual discomforts of long distance travel in first class sleeper seats, with uniformed stewards attentive to your every concern. You arrive relaxed, freed from the usual constraints of international travel connections, with more time on the ground to explore every fascinating corner of these glorious regions at your leisure, and in depth.
For your utmost comfort and convenience, A&K removed over 300 seats from this 747 to provide a generous personal space for each of our 96 travellers. Room to stretch out in your deep-recline seat and nap peacefully. And extra wide aisles that let you get up and take a walk at 30,000 feet over the Australian Outback, if you wish. Or meet your fellow travellers in the handsomely appointed lounge area there's room to spare - and the drinks are on us. Our open bar is stocked with premium beverages and the bar steward will be happy to prepare your favorite refreshment with our compliments, at any time.
Charles Minoprio will personally accompany us throughout our journey. We are pleased to have the benefit of his expertise and familiarity with every region that we will visit. Currently Vice Chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine, Mr. Minoprio first entered the wine trade in 1960. He rose to become a Director of the highly prestigious London wine merchants Hatch Mansfield, and in 1977 obtained his Master of Wine certificate-the world's most prestigious wine accolade.
Over the years Mr. Minoprio has been Chairman of the Champagne Academy, Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers and Wine Consultant to the Savoy Group.
He and his wife, Colleen, live in the lovely English village of Great Staughton.