Orbridge

22/08/2025

This month’s newsletter invites you on an unforgettable journey through Italy’s enchanting Chianti region. Our Flavors of Tuscany program offers a small group setting at an authentic Tuscan wine estate where you’ll have opportunities to participate in hands-on cooking experiences with local chefs and indulge in other culinary excursions, including a privately guided tour of the vineyards followed by a wine tasting.

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19/08/2025

Stories of an ancient trade route that changed the world come to life on our 2026 Silk Road by Private Jet adventure—featuring Guest Scholar Sophie Ibbotson, a globally renowned Silk Road expert and author. This 17-day bucket list itinerary includes seven First Class flights aboard a privately chartered Boeing 767 jet, exquisite cuisine, and luxury accommodations at carefully chosen 5-star properties. Whether you’re strolling through Marco Polo’s Venice or standing in front of the UNESCO-designated Ark Citadel in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, this once-in-a-lifetime journey through six countries reveals the Silk Road’s enduring legacy.

To learn more visit: go.orbridge.com/3FkuNVE.

16/08/2025

A few travelers on our recent Northern Adriatic cruise added on our post-tour extension in Prosecco, Italy, for two full days in gastronomic heaven! Guests had the opportunity to set out on tours of two local wineries with guided tasting sessions and took part in a risotto cooking demonstration, savoring both the region’s wines and culinary traditions.

Looking ahead to 2026, those who join our Italian Lakes and the Swiss Alps by Luxury Train program will have the option to extend their journey with the same Prosecco post-tour sojourn for a truly immersive regional experience.

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14/08/2025

12/08/2025

European coastal history meets cosmopolitan French luxury on our new 10-night cruise from Bordeaux to Lisbon. Spanning three countries, you’ll sail aboard the exclusively chartered, small ship Le Lapérouse. This thoughtfully curated 5-star itinerary takes you to storied medieval port cities and UNESCO World Heritage sites, offering exclusive opportunities to sample world-renowned wines, freshly caught seafood, and Basque and Galician cuisine.

To learn more, visit: go.orbridge.com/3UTgEDb.

09/08/2025

Ready for an adventure that combines natural beauty, history, and exclusive culinary experiences? Our new six-day San Juan Islands program features the best of the San Juan Island Archipelago, a historic Pacific Northwest paradise renowned for its majestic state parks, breathtaking coastal landscapes, and a lively population of orcas and seals. With accommodations at intimate boutique properties and opportunities to taste locally sourced specialties prepared by the region’s finest chefs, this exclusive tour promises to be a journey to remember.

To learn more, visit: go.orbridge.com/41s3WPu.

07/08/2025

Viking Age history comes to life amid the splendor of Norway’s majestic fjords on our new Cruise the Norwegian Fjords: In the Path of the Vikings program. Starting in Amsterdam, you’ll sail for nine nights across the North Sea aboard the exclusively chartered, 5-star SH Diana for a rare opportunity to visit Germany’s remote Heligoland and then on to explore the storied Norwegian coast. Featuring immersive excursions in three countries, visits to incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a thrilling mountain ascent on the Flåm Railway, every moment promises to delight and inspire.

To learn more, visit: go.orbridge.com/40Rvpdi.

04/08/2025

On their final day on tour, guests on our Northern Adriatic cruise visited the historic city of Bologna. The day’s highlight included a visit to the Archiginnasio of Bologna. Built in the mid-16th century under the papacy of Pope Pius IV, the Archiginnasio served as the central hub for university activities until the early 19th century.

Tonight, our guests will gather to commemorate their journey with a lively farewell reception, followed by a gala dinner.

02/08/2025

Yesterday, our Northern Adriatic guests spent the day in Split, the largest city on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. During a guided walking tour of the Old Town, they explored sections of Diocletian’s Palace and continued on to the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, one of the oldest cathedrals in the world still in use within its original structure.

01/08/2025

Orbridge President Jim Staples joined guests on an optional excursion to the Carić Winery this week as part of our Northern Adriatic cruise to explore the gems of the Dalmatian Coast. In addition to tasting some of the delicious Croatian wines the Hvar region is known for, the group toured the family-owned winery and learned more about the varieties of grapes that have been cultivated here for generations.

30/07/2025

Our Northern Adriatic: Gems of the Dalmatian Coast program is officially underway! Guests arrived in the stunning coastal town of Kotor, Montenegro where they will immerse themselves in rich cultural heritage. Those who choose to participate in the optional Blue Cave boat tour will explore one of the Adriatic’s most enchanting natural wonders. Keep an eye out for more on-tour updates throughout the week!

29/07/2025

Happy International Tiger Day!

Our Intriguing India guests have the rare opportunity to join a thrilling game drive to Ranthambore National Park, India’s premier tiger safari destination. Travel deep into the jungle past ancient temples and crumbling forts as you search for one of the 88 elusive Bengal Tigers that call this wild sanctuary home.

To learn more, visit: go.orbridge.com/46t380h