Four Seasons private jet journey is expanding its luxury travel offering with a new 23-day itinerary scheduled for May 2028, taking just 48 passengers across Asia, Africa and Europe before concluding in the English countryside.
Called “Coastlines and Culture”, the exclusive trip will depart San Francisco on 6 May and finish on 26 May 2028. The journey includes stops in Seoul, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Sri Lanka, Zanzibar, Sharm El Sheikh and the French Riviera, with private yacht excursions, cultural activities and stays at some of Four Seasons’ most prestigious hotels. Prices start at approximately €213,000 per person.
The journey is designed for travellers who want to visit several destinations without dealing with the usual demands of international travel. Passengers will fly aboard Four Seasons’ private jet, with a dedicated team that includes a concierge, physician and executive chef providing assistance throughout the trip.
Four Seasons introduced its private jet programme in 2015. Its current aircraft, a specially configured Airbus A321LR, entered service in early 2021. The new 2028 itinerary builds on that offering by combining long-distance flights with private excursions and experiences arranged around each destination.
Marc Speichert, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Four Seasons, said the “Coastlines and Culture” journey brings together destinations that are rarely experienced as part of a single trip. He added that the programme is intended to give guests access to new cultural encounters and experiences, supported by the hospitality and service associated with the hotel group.
The itinerary begins in South Korea, where passengers will arrive in Seoul for an introduction to the country’s spiritual heritage. One of the planned experiences is a visit to Jingwansa Temple, offering guests an opportunity to explore Buddhist traditions and the temple’s surroundings.
From Seoul, the aircraft will travel to Hangzhou, China. The programme includes a traditional tea ceremony at the Meijuawu Tea Plantation, where guests will learn about the country’s tea culture, as well as a visit to the centuries-old Jinshan Temple. A separate day trip to Shanghai will introduce passengers to the city’s history and modern development, with guidance from history expert Patrick Cranley.
The journey will then continue to Sri Lanka, where the focus will shift to the island’s cultural and agricultural heritage. Guests will follow the production of Ceylon cinnamon, from harvesting the bark to preparing the familiar cinnamon quill and oil.
Africa will be another major part of the itinerary. In Zanzibar, passengers will have the opportunity to experience Four Seasons’ new resort, scheduled to open in late 2027. The stop will give guests an early opportunity to visit the property as part of their stay in the Tanzanian archipelago.
The next destination is Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, where the experience will move from hotel stays to the Red Sea coastline. Guests will board a privately chartered yacht for an excursion along the Egyptian coast, adding a maritime element to the journey.
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From Egypt, passengers will fly to the French Riviera for a stay at Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel. The property is one of the group’s established luxury addresses in southern France. The programme also includes a privately chartered yacht excursion to Cannes, the coastal city internationally recognised for its annual film festival.
The final stages of the trip will take guests across the English Channel to Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire in southern England. Away from the Mediterranean coastline, the countryside setting will provide a different atmosphere for the closing days of the journey. Guests will also visit Hampton Court Palace, the former royal residence associated with King Henry VIII.
Although the 2028 journey is still some time away, Four Seasons also has several private jet itineraries planned for 2027, with a limited number of places reportedly remaining.
These include “International Intrigue”, scheduled for 3 to 23 March, which combines cultural cities, remote islands and experiences in the African savannah. “New World Icons”, running from 26 March to 14 April, will take passengers through destinations and landmarks across Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Families considering a private jet holiday can also look at “World of Adventures”, scheduled for 10 August to 2 September. The itinerary covers four continents, with destinations including the Seychelles and the Galapagos Islands.
Another option is “Ancient Explorer”, taking place from 3 to 25 September. Its route connects historic landmarks and cultural destinations, including the Great Barrier Reef, Easter Island and the Pyramids of Giza.
With a starting price of €213,000 per person, “Coastlines and Culture” is clearly aimed at a small market of travellers seeking an organised, highly exclusive way to visit several parts of the world. Its combination of private aviation, luxury accommodation, cultural visits and yacht excursions makes it one of Four Seasons’ most ambitious scheduled journeys for 2028.
