Italy Honeymoon

The "Bride of the Adriatic Sea" is a network of narrow streets and navigable canals. Explore side streets on foot to feel alone in the city and take a gondola ride for a romantic tour. Rise early to have St. Mark's Square, the most beautiful drawing room in Europe according to Napoleon I, to yourselves. For a premium cultural experience during your honeymoon, buy tickets in advance to attend an opera, concert, or ballet at the Venice Opera.

The "Open-Air Museum" boasts endless sightseeing opportunities in the shadow of Roman-era landmarks and church towers. Various lookouts throughout Rome offer exceptional views at sunset, while illuminated Baroque fountains allow you to take one-of-a-kind photos after night falls.

The "Renaissance City" is the top Italy honeymoon destination for couples who cherish art, gastronomy, nature, and history. Dozens of art galleries and museums have first-class art collections, while Piazzale Michelangelo is the prime spot for golden sunsets. Be sure to snap a picture on the romantic Ponte Vecchio and explore the surrounding Tuscan countryside known for its vineyards.

Boasting castles, villas, lush gardens, and vineyards, the nation's second-largest lake is a top destination for a luxury honeymoon in Italy. Take a romantic tour of the gardens and villas of Stresa, explore green Borromean Islands by boat, and climb viewpoints for a view of the vineyards, the lake, and the Swiss Alps.

The brightly colored houses of the "Five Lands" line the rocky cliffs of the Italian Riviera. Access hiking paths and beaches ideal for sunbathing and swimming. Cinque Terre is an incredible Italy honeymoon destination for just-married hikers, wine lovers, and nature enthusiasts.

Traverse the rolling hills of Tuscany from Florence by car or bike and admire vineyards and olive groves along the way. Take a break at Tuscan wineries to sample first-class wines, cheeses, olive oil, and other delicacies. Visit hillside towns like Pienza, Montepulciano, San Gimignano, and Montalcino, featuring medieval and Renaissance architecture. For a similar experience and fewer travelers, visit neighboring Umbria.

Located between Naples and Salerno, the Amalfi Coast features crystalline water and high cliffs that abound with hiking paths winding through citrus groves and vineyards. Go to the 8th-century Arechi Castle for panoramic views of the sea and Salerno. For one of the most romantic hikes during your honeymoon in Italy, take the clifftop Trail of the Gods that leads through quaint villages, coastal towns, and wooded areas.

Italy has many outstanding exhibition venues that are among the finest in the world. In Rome, visit the Vatican to see the rooms decorated by Raphael, the Sistine Chapel painted by Michelangelo, and Saint Peter's Square designed by Bernini. In Florence, see Michelangelo's David at the Accademia Gallery, and masterpieces by da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Botticelli at the Gallery Uffizi. In Venice, admire works of art by Tintoretto, Tizian, Donatello, and other fruitful artists, which decorate opulent churches.