Your Honeymoon in Bordeaux & Sardinia
Start your honeymoon in a grapevine-laden land graced with noble châteaux and world-famous vineyards. Bordeaux‘s countless vineyards skirting the Garonne River upstream into the region that shares its name, blessed with a slow and steady pace of life and exquisite flavors. Then, carry on to Sardinia with its immaculate and azure Mediterranean waters. The Italian dolce vita is difficult to describe. It is something that truly needs to be experienced first-hand. The unbridled romanticism of a honeymoon in Italy will leave you with memories lasting a lifetime.
Start your honeymoon in a grapevine-laden land graced with noble châteaux and world-famous vineyards. Bordeaux‘s countless vineyards skirting the Garonne River upstream into the region that shares its name, blessed with a slow and steady pace of life and exquisite flavors. Then, carry on to Sardinia with its immaculate and azure Mediterranean waters. The Italian dolce vita is difficult to describe. It is something that truly needs to be experienced first-hand. The unbridled romanticism of a honeymoon in Italy will leave you with memories lasting a lifetime.
Slow down to see the world for the earth has music for those who listen.
Martillac, Bordeaux | Late August
Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux | Late August - Early September
Sardinia | Early September
This time of year expect warm and sunny days, and pleasant evenings. The weather in Spain in the month of August & September is warm and sunny, as expected. Daily high temperatures are around 87°F, rarely falling below 80°F or exceeding 93°F. Daily low temperatures are around 66°F, rarely falling below 60°F or exceeding 73°F. France and Italy are not immune to heat waves so we recommend packing a hat and sunglasses.
These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.
Today it's time to jump on a plane and head off to your honeymoon!
This afternoon board your flight to Bordeaux, France.
- This is an independently sourced flight.
Rise and shine, you have arrived! Welcome to France!
Your English-speaking driver will greet you with a sign at the arrivals hall of the Bordeaux airport.
You will board a private shuttle that will transport you to your first hotel.
Pick up time: Upon exit from the terminal
Meeting location: Arrivals area of the airport
Driver contact: will be provided
Booked by scenset
This afternoon is for you to relax and recharge, get settled in and enjoy the beautiful grounds of your hotel.
But to make sure you get a proper introduction to Italy we have arranged a short but lovely experience for you!
Enjoy a bike ride in the vineyards with the hotel's sports coach!
Your coach will be waiting for you at the hotel reception in the afternoon with 2 electric bikes.
Duration: approximately 1h30
Cancellation policy: Any session cancelled less than 48 hours in advance will be charged at 100%.
In case of rain, you may cancel without charge or postpone the course (according to availability).
Reserved. To be paid on site.
Why we love it for you: Nested in the heart of the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a Graves Grand Cru Classé, and between vineyards and forests, the Sources de Caudalie is a paradise on earth. A couple has designed a complex in total harmony with the surrounding environment. A fusion of traditional and contemporary design, enriched with materials and structures recovered from the region and recycled, makes this house a place dedicated to the art of living in the heart of the vineyards. Welcome to a place that serves nature, taste and the senses.
This afternoon, be welcomed by a local guide into the Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Grand Cru Classé de Graves.
On this tour you will discover its 16th century tower, its vat room, its underground white and red cellars where 1,000 barrels are kept, its cooperage and you will finish by tasting the first and second wines of the estate!
A unique and exclusive tour of one of the most monumental wine houses of the world.
Les sources de Caudalie is nested in the premises of the Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a wine from the Pessac-Léognan appellation, ranked among the Crus Classés for red wine in the Classification of Graves wine.
Start time: Midday
Duration: 1 hour
Meeting location: At the boutique of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, situated only 200 meters from Les Sources de Caudalie.
Contact Number: will be provided, and ask for the concierge.
- This activity takes place on the premises of your hotel. The concierge of the hotel will be happy to provide guidance for the location or answer any questions.
Booked by scenset
Tonight dine at Le 1925, a brasserie in the center of Bordeaux which offers modern cuisine and a fine wine list.
Location: 4 Pl. des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Driving Distance: 40 minutes
- The concierge of the hotel will be happy to call a taxi for you. Please request the taxi at least 1 hour in advance.
Reserved by scenset
This morning, your private driver will greet you at the reception of the hotel and take you Chateau Malartic Lagravière.
Lace up your aprons, roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn some authentic french gastronomy techniques from the very best in the field.
- Inclusions: The cooking class is followed by lunch and includes a tasting of 3 wines of the estate.
Pickup time: Morning
Meeting location: Hotel Lobby
Return time: Afternoon
Contact Number: will be provided, and ask for the concierge.
Booked by scenset
Package: 100% grape ritual
You will discover our Crushed Cabernet scrub, our signature massage, and our facial treatment.
- We inform you that we have male and female therapists. If you have any preference, please let us know as soon as you can.
- On the afternoon of your treatments, you will have unlimited access to our steam room, relaxation rooms and our heated pool with therapy jets to promote relaxation and rejuvenation. We would like to remind you to bring a swimming suit.
The treatments in your package are non-exchangeable, and are subject to availability.
Total cost: will be provided - As our Spa treatments are tailored to your needs, we require 48h notice of cancellation. You will be charged in full if cancellations are made less than 48h in advance.
Reserved by scenset
Today your private chauffeur will greet you at the lobby of the hotel and transport you to your next destination, Saint-Emilion, where your wine exploration of the vinyards of Bordeaux continues.
Pickup time: Afternoon
Meeting location: Hotel lobby
Transfer Duration: 1h30
Driver's name & contact: will be provided
Booked by scenset
This afternoon is for relaxation and enjoying the hotel's amazing amenities.
Tonight, dine at L'Envers du Décor, a restaurant in your hotel that was the first historic wine bar in the area. The chef invites you to discover the market menu, made exclusively in their kitchens from fresh, local products!
Reserved by scenset
Why do we love it for you: Succulent and tasty delights await for you in our house Hôtel de Pavie, in the heart of Saint-Emilion. We invite you to discover the exceptional wines, stroll on the raised terrace with a panoramic view over the roofs of the medieval village, enjoying an afternoon coffee or during your breakfast. Here you will enjoy the elegant rooms and the gourmet restaurant, La Table de Pavie, with a cuisine signed by a chef.
It's time to put your pallet to a test. This afternoon you will be greeted by a personal oenologist who will take time to teach you everything about the wines of Saint Emilion. Terroir, nose, aromas, appellations, vintages and of course tastings.
At the start of the visit you will get to visit the vineyard and learn all about the classification, history and technical part of the wine production. Then it's on to the tasting rooms to conclude with a professional tasting. You will be given some clues to recognize the wines, but only 3 wines out of 4, because there is always a mystery wine! The idea is to show the role of the brain in tasting.
Pick-up time: in the afternoon
Meeting location: Hotel lobby
Driver's name & contact: will be provided
Duration: approximately 1h30
Booked by scenset
This morning you will bid au revoir to Bordeaux and head to the airport to catch your flight to Sardinia.
A private transfer will be waiting to pick you up at the hotel and transport you to the airport in Bordeaux.
Meeting location: Hotel Lobby
Pickup time: Around midday
Driver contact: will be provided
Booked by scenset
Onwards to Sardinia, this afternoon you will take a flight to Sardinia.
Your flight is booked with Easyjet.
We have already checked you into the flight.
- Small cabin bag: (max. 45 x 36 x 20 cm)
- Large cabin bag: (max. 56 x 45 x 25 cm)
- Check-in Bag (23kg)
Your driver will be waiting at the arrivals terminal of the airport to transport you to your hotel in Sardinia in a private luxury vehicle. They will have a sign with your name on it.
Pickup time: Upon exit of terminal
Meeting location: Arrivals at the terminal
Booked by scenset
Sardinia
An ancient crossroads of civilization from the Phoenicians to the French, Sardinia’s unblemished landscape is dotted with the enigmatic nuraghi, beehive-shaped stone megaliths, which tell a tale of its long-gone inhabitants. Discover this little-known island for yourself, blessed with unspoiled coastlines, glittering azure waters and the authentic tranquility of dolce far niente
This evening, enjoy the fabulous grounds of your hotel, relax in the pool and enjoy some local cocktails.
Tonight we have reserved a table at Ruia restaurant the traditional restaurant featuring Sardinian cuisine.
Reserved by scenset
Why we love it for you:
Located on the north of San Teodoro, on Sardinia’s dreamy north-east coast, the Baglioni Resort is immersed in a sublime natural landscape. It stands in the Tavolara marine reserve near one of the island’s most beautiful beaches, Lu Impostu.
Scenset is a close partner with this hotel, and by traveling with us you get VIP treatment and special perks during your stay:
- Enjoy a credit to use on Food & Beverage at the hotel (excluding Gusto restaurant).
- VIP check-in.
- Free room upgrades, if availability permits.
- Priority for early check-in/ late check-out, if availability permits.
Quench your thirst with Italy's favorite aperitif; the Aperol Spritz.
Your second day in Sardinia will be memorable. Pack your camera and sunscreen and hop onto a luxurious private boat to explore the archipelago of la Maddalena.
Today enjoy one of the best-kept secrets of Costa Smeralda, the Maddalena archipelago.
In your privately chartered motorboat, sail toward the National Park of La Maddalena. La Maddlalena encompasses more than 60 islands of breathtaking beauty, the water around them so clear that yachts look like floating on air. Among these islands, the small isle of Santa Maria looks more like belonging to the Seychelles or the Caribbean than the Mediterranean - white fine sandy beaches framed by Granit stones shaped by the wind and sea, and the color of the water ranging from a bright turquois to pale blue to even pale pink.
Enjoy lunch on a small island; if you are lucky you might be the only visitor there! We've handpicked a secluded restaurant just for you, that can only be reached by boat or helicopter.
Pickup Time: Morning
Duration: 8 hours
Drop off time: Evening
Contact number: will be provided
- Included: Towels are included, soft drinks and welcome cold snacks.
- Not included: Fuel to be paid on the spot
Booked by scenset
Today, take time to relax, go to the beach or check out one of the charming coastal towns. This is a great location for walking around, shopping and dining!
- Anti Age facial
Start time: midday
Reserved. To be paid on site
Porto Cervo
Porto Cervo is the epitome of opulence. Often referred to as the “kingdom of luxury holidays,” Porto Cervo is where to buy high-end fashion items, not handmade, charming souvenirs. Lining the main hub of Porto Cervo, you’ll gawk at the abundance of exclusive stores, including Versace, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, and Dolce & Gabbana. You’ll also see the Rolex store, as well as the poshest jewelry stores on the planet, like Cartier and Bulgari. There are a few independent shops tossed in among the famous brand names. Head over to La Bikineria, a swimsuit shop that hand-makes all their bikinis and swimwear locally.
What to buy in Sardinia
- Knives: Sardinia is famous for its blades. Legend has it that every man here carries one, often crafted out of wood or horn.
- Bronze Pasta Cutters: These little gadgets are used to carve intricate patterns in local dolci and pasta. They render the finished products as delicate and dainty as lace and, because they are beautifully fashioned out of bronze, are worth collecting purely to look at too.
- Baskets: There’s a long tradition of basket weaving in Sardinia, and reed baskets are still used to dry pasta.
- La Gritta, a well-know fish restaurant in the nearby town of Palau, overlooking the sea.
- Da Giagoni, an up-market restaurant in the lovely little village of San Pantaleo
- Phi Beach on the rocks and over the sea in the nearby town of Baia Sardinia, best for sunset drinks
- Yacht Club Restaurant Porto Rotondo in the coastal town of Porto Rotondo is a great venue for fresh fish
We have reserved a table at the 1* michelin restaurant, Gusto by Sadler.
Date: September 4th
Time: Evening
Reserved by scenset
- 75 minute sports massage
Start time: midday
Reserved by scenset. To be paid on site.
You are in for a treat! Your hotel is located on a prime location for beaches.
- Cala Brandinchi
Often called Sardinia's Tahiti for its brilliant white sand and shallow turquoise water. Rock formations at either side form pools that are a habitat for fish, and popular for snorkeling. The beach is backed by a low pine forest and sand dunes, and off the shore stands the dramatic silhouette of the island of Tavolara. Here there are tourist services - beach chairs and umbrellas for rent and refreshment kiosks!
- Lu Impostu
Close to the town with white sand and clear, gentle waters, which you can explore by rental kayak.
- La Cinta and Spiaggia Isuledda
Some more of the best-known beaches in the area, with shallow water popular for swimming, paddle boating, and kitesurfing.
Tonight we have reserved a table at Frades la Terazza for you.
Location: SP94, 07021 Abbiadori SS, Italy
Distance: approx 50 minutes from the hotel.
- The hotel can hire a taxi for you, we recommend requesting it at least 1 hour in advance
Reserved by scenset
Sadly all great things come to an end! Today you will head to the airport and return home.
Grazie Mille!!
Your English-speaking driver will meet you outside of the hotel lobby to transport you to the airport in Sardinia for your flight to Rome.
Pickup time: Afternoon
Meeting location: Hotel lobby
Booked by scenset
Board your regional flight from Sardinia to Rome Fiumicino
We've already checked you in and you can find your boarding passes here.
No arrangements have been made for your transport to the hotel. Please arrange a taxi independently.
I have reserved a table for you at Felice a Testaccio in Rome.
Location: Via Mastro Giorgio, 29, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Reserved by scenset
Independently booked stay.
An expert local host will lead you through a wonderful journey in time where you’ll find out, first-hand, the masterpieces that no visitor should ever miss. Behind the imposing doors of the Vatican Museums, an invaluable treasure trove of timeless gems await you.
Indeed, thanks to the passion of some enlightened popes, for accumulating and commissioning superb artworks, today you can admire a collection of 2.000 unique items: from Egyptian sarcophagi to Flemish tapestries, from Classical antiquities to Renaissance fresco paintings. Nestled among all those marvels lies the most refined gemstone: the Sistine Chapel.
Thanks to this delightful experience, you will be able to contemplate Michelangelo’s stunning paintings in a very unique way. Let yourself be transported by the fascinating stories of your capable narrator and discover the secrets and anecdotes engraved on those walls.
Your thirst for knowledge will then lead you to the beautiful St. Peter’s Basilica. Immersed in the silence of this sacred site, the tenderness of The Pietà will surprise you with its infinite sweetness. A breathtaking experience that will remain forever impressed in your heart.
- Including Private Guide, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip the line Tickets
- Transportation is not included in this activity
Pickup time: sometime in the morning
Meeting location: The lobby of the St.Regis Rome
Booked by scenset
We have reserved a table for you at Santa Palato in Rome.
Location: Piazza Tarquinia, 4 a/b, 00183 Roma RM, Italy
Reserved by scenset
No arrangements have been made for your transport to the airport. Please arrange a taxi independently.
Board your flight back to the USA
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