Honeymoon in Italy
After stopping in the Eternal City, head to Tuscany. Known for its beautiful countryside, top-notch wine and unique bread; Tuscany is the full Italian package presented with a sun-kissed bow! The mix of endless vineyards, rolling olive groves, legendary artwork, architecture, and history galore means there is always something new to discover!
Everyone is more or less familiar with Italian culture, from watching movies, learning about the Roman Empire, or simply eating pizza. But not until you arrive in the country do you realize that everything you thought you knew is really just the tip of an enormous iceberg. Every region—every town even—has a unique personality, so no matter how many times you visit Italy, you’re always left with the craving for more.
Nov 8 – 11, 2023: Rome (3 nights)
Nov 11 – 13, 2023: Florence (2 nights)
Nov 13 – 17, 2023: Tuscan Countryside (4 nights)
In November, Rome and Tuscany typically experience cooler and more autumnal weather. Rome and Tuscany have an average high temperature of around 16-18°C (61-64°F) and can see occasional rainfall, so it's advisable to pack layers and a waterproof jacket.
U.S. passport holders do not need any special visa to visit Italy for tourism.
These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.
Get ready for your trip by taking a look over our custom guide to Italy! It includes:
- Books, movies, and music to feel inspired
- Useful Italian phrases
- Tipping guidelines
- Must-try dishes
- And much more!
With an uncanny sense of foresight, Rome was first called the Eternal City 2,000 years ago. Even by today’s standards, it’s still grand in a way that few other places can compare to. The buildings are dilapidated and the roads disheveled, but chaos has never looked so exquisite. The cobblestone streets may be nonsensical, but a wrong turn always leads to an unexpected delight: an intimate piazza, a baroque fountain, or a homey trattoria serving house-made cacio e pepe.
After exiting baggage claim, your driver will be holding a sign with your name for a private transfer to your hotel in the city center.
Contact: will be provided
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Since you'll arrive early, an early check-in has been requested so you can freshen up after your flight and hit the ground running for your first tour of Rome.
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Enjoy a 50-minute deep tissue massage upon arrival at Hotel de Russie.
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Enjoy an authentic taste of Roman cuisine with a local gastronomic expert via golf cart. Sample the city’s most sumptuous offerings. At the end of this experience, you will enjoy a lingering sit-down pasta dinner at one of the Eternal City’s most beloved restaurants.
Pick-Up Time: Early evening
Pick-Up Location: Hotel lobby
Driver: will be provided
Start Time: Early evening
End Time: Early evening
Food Guide: will be provided
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- Pipero is a 1-Michelin star restaurant, long-favoured by food enthusiasts in the capital, with simple dishes which are nonetheless full of character.
- Felice a Testaccio is a simple, family, trattoria-style atmosphere. Without a doubt, one of the standard-bearers of Latium cuisine.
- Bistrot 64 boasts the attractive, informal decor of a bistro combined with surprisingly creative and imaginative cuisine.
- Moi is a small and decidedly smart place. A chef cooks fresh seasonal ingredients with modern techniques, which can also change daily.
- Prati Rione Gastronomico offers a varied ranging from bistro to pastry, from cocktail bar to bakery; as well as a pizzeria. Well-made cuisine - the choice is limited, but the quality is tantalizing!
- Piccolo Buco is an exceptional pizzeria where you can choose from pizza Roma, spaghetti carbonara and exotic salami.
- Aroma is a 1-Michelin star tribute to the city and the aromas of Mediterranean cuisine that is served here together with local specialties. The dishes are seasoned by a chef with a touch of creativity.
- La Pergola is a 3-Michelin star restaurant and Rome’s most famous roof garden. It's also considered to be the most international restaurant in Italy.
- Taverna dello Spuntino has a particularly striking interior. From its old tufa passageways converted into a wine cellar in the basement, to its charming dining rooms with brick-vaulted arches where hams, flasks of wine, fruit and antipasti all form an attractive display.
Why we love it for you: From the majestic tumbling gardens which sweep down from neighboring Villa Borghese, Hotel de Russie is a bastion of old-school hospitality. This is understated retro glamour through and through, executed as only the Italians can. In terms of location, you’ll be hard-pressed to beat Hotel de Russie. It's situated beside buzzing Piazza del Popolo – on which three of Rome’s main thoroughfares converge – and no more than a short walk from multiple big-ticket attractions.
Enjoy a credit to use on food and beverages at the hotel restaurant, bar, or room service, as a special perk for using scenset to book your honeymoon!
Hotel de Russie
1x Executive Room
- Breakfast included
Garner an individual perspective on ancient Rome through this utterly unique experience. Tailor-made by a specialist historian, this itinerary takes you off the beaten path, bringing you inside the imperial city through the ancient city walls and following in the footsteps of the Caesars visiting Rome’s most iconic attractions. From the expanse of the Circus Maximus to the elegance of the Arch of Constantine, your bespoke tour will uncover all aspects of Roman life.
Reimagine the gladiatorial battles that took place on the Colosseum’s arena floor and the imperial rallies that occurred in the Roman Forum before taking a view of where it all began; Palatine Hill. On request, you can also visit the underground tunnels of the Colosseum.
Pick-Up Time: Morning
Pick-Up Location: Hotel lobby
End Time: Afternoon
Contact: will be provided
Includes skip-the-line access and English-speaking historian guide. Bring your photo ID to enter archeological sites. After the tour you can continue exploring or head back to your hotel independently.
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Felice a Testaccio has a simple, family, trattoria-style atmosphere. It is undoubtedly one of the standard-bearers of Latium cuisine. The house speciality is their cacio e pepe pasta!
Reservation: In the early afternoon.
There is a charge per person in case of a no-show. After the tour, the guide can help arrange taxi transport to the restaurant.
Enjoy a 50-minute massage at the opulent Hotel de Russie spa, for a full pampering treatment after your day exploring Rome.
Reservation Time: Evening
Reservation confirmed. You should arrive at least 15 minutes early to prepare for your massage.
Hotel de Russie
1x Executive Room
- Breakfast included
A trip to the Vatican is an unmissable experience on your visit to Rome. It houses some of the most stunning and priceless artistic treasures that can be found. Enjoy the beauty of the Vatican in the morning, an hour before its opening to the general public.
Your expert guide will take you through the wonders of the Vatican Museums, the exclusive Cabinet of the Masks, the Raphael Rooms, the Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter's Basilica. Avoid the crowds and immerse yourself in the magic of art and history!
Pick-Up Time: Early morning
Pick-Up Location: Hotel lobby
End Time: Midday
Contact: will be provided
Includes your expert guide and priority entrance before opening. It is required to wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees to enter St. Peter's Basilica. After the tour you can continue exploring or head back to your hotel independently.
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Aroma is a 1-Michelin star tribute to the city and the aromas of Mediterranean cuisine that is served here together with local specialties. The dishes are seasoned by the chef with a touch of creativity.
Reservation: Evening
Aroma is about 20-minutes by taxi from your hotel. A taxi can be requested from your hotel concierge when you are ready.
Hotel de Russie
1x Executive Room
- Breakfast included
In many ways, visiting Florence today feels like a trip directly into the Renaissance. The energy that inspired the likes of da Vinci and Michelangelo is still palpable, from the grandiose pink and green facade of the Duomo to an unembellished plate of Florentine steak with potatoes. It’s easy to get engrossed by the art and shopping in the historic center, but walk across the Ponte Vecchio to find Florence’s most authentic osterias and enotecas on the left bank of the river.
You'll be picked up from your hotel in time for your train ride out of Roma Termini Station.
Pick-Up Time: Late morning
Contact: will be provided
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Board your train to Florence! You have first class tickets.
Car: 3
Seats: 3D, 4D
PNR Code: will be provided
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Upon arrival at Florence train station, meet your driver in front of the pharmacy inside the train station. They will assist with your luggage and take you in private transfer to your hotel on the banks of the Arno River.
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Since you'll already be visiting the Accademia on your guided tour, take some time to explore Florence's other world-famous art museum, home to some of the world's Renaissance treasures.
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Walk around and explore the city! It's one of the best places you can get lost. I particularly like the less-touristy Oltrarno neighborhood (which literally means "across the Arno River"). Cross the famous Ponte Vecchio Bridge and continue to wander.
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At the typical Florentine trattoria 4 Leoni, the protagonist is Tuscan cuisine with its typical and genuine dishes, which change according to the season and availability at the market.
Reservation Confirmed: Evening
- Cibrèo has an informal, fashionable atmosphere.
- Il Santo Bevitore, this restaurant offers home-style cooking, as well as a touch of creativity in the evening.
- Caffè dell'Oro has an elegant atmosphere where Tuscan and Mediterranean dishes take pride of place.
- Omero is a Trattoria run by the same family for 30 years, serving typical regional cuisine.
- ‘INO serves arguably the best Panini in Florence, known for exceptional flavours!
- Buca dell’Orafo offers traditional Tuscany dishes in a setting that reproduces the typical atmosphere of an ancient Florentine restaurant.
- Trattoria Sostanza is famous for its cuisine, since 1869. The concept is to eat by sharing two long marble tables, sitting next to whoever happens to be there.
- Cammillo, the food here is deeply embedded in Florence’s culinary DNA as well as family-passed down traditions.
Why we love it for you: The location couldn’t be better: the hotel is built right on the Arno, a pigeon’s spit from the Ponte Vecchio with in-your-face river and bridge views from the public areas and the best of the bedrooms.
Hotel Lungarno
1x Lungarno Double
- Breakfast included
No visit to Italy would be complete without viewing its vast collection. This private tour gives expert insight into the collections of The Accademia. This world-famous museum is home to various sculptures, the most famous being Michelangelo’s David.
Pick-Up Time: Morning
Pick-Up Location: Hotel lobby
End Time: Afternoon
Contact: will be provided
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Florence’s cosmopolitan credentials receive a boost with Karime Lopez and Takahiko Kondo’s cuisine, served in this modern, lively restaurant that bears the name of a theatrical chef.
A visit to the Gucci Garden, an elegant museum on the upper floors dedicated to the famous fashion house, is highly recommended.
Reservation Time: Evening
In case of NO SHOW or CANCELLATION communicated less than 72 hours in advance, a penalty will be applied for each person booked.
Hotel Lungarno
1x Lungarno Double
- Breakfast included
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the magic of Florence, but there’s so much more to Tuscany outside of the capital city. Hop in the car and the city quickly gives way to medieval villages, terracotta estates, and endless rows of vineyards. The region is renowned for its history and art, but sensual pleasures reign supreme: copious glasses of wine, simple cooking with seasonal ingredients, natural thermal baths. If you’re seeking la dolce vita, you’ll find it in Tuscany.
You'll be picked up from your hotel for the drive to your countryside estate, with a pitstop along the way...
Pick-Up Time: Late morning
Travel Time to Siena: about 1 hour
Contact: will be provided
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Explore one of Tuscany’s less-visited wonders. This tour offers the perfect opportunity to explore the stunning medieval town of Siena, located on the way to your Tuscan hotel. Admire the architecture spread throughout the seemingly cinnamon-sprinkled city of Siena.
This is a 2-hour stop with your local guide to explore Siena on your way from Florence to Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco.
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After visiting Siena, continue on to your Tuscan retreat of Castiglion del Bosco.
Travel Time: about 1 hour
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Upon arrival at the countryside estate, take part in a pizza-making class where you'll work with a chef to make your own dough, choose fresh toppings from the garden, and enjoy your creation. Being in Tuscany, wine is, of course, paired with your meal.
Start Time: Afternoon
Contact: Concierge; please approach the front desk if you have any questions.
This is a small group class with up to six participants. You can pay directly at the hotel. You can cancel up to 24 hours before the class.
Here are some of the best countryside restaurants within a half-hour drive from Rosewood.
- Campo del Drago: Convenient doesn't mean lesser quality. The restaurant at your hotel has a Michelin star, and the tasting menu with wine pairing is an excellent way to dine.
- Boccon Divino: Artfully styled meat & pasta dishes at terrace tables with expansive views of the surrounding hills
- Trattoria Il Pozzo: A typical Tuscan trattoria in a sleepy village with fantastic local food
- Sala dei Grappoli: Enjoy a Michelin-star meal at this postcard-perfect spot
Why we love it for you: Driving up to Castiglion del Bosco, it’s clear this hotel is more like a village. The country house villas are set up like a neighborhood and you could happily get lost among the 5,000 acres of vineyards. There’s always the option to do something, whether it’s a cooking class, golfing, wine tasting—the list goes on. But at this estate, doing absolutely nothing is just as delicious, especially when doing nothing inside the lush spa or next to the infinity pool with Tuscan vistas.
Enjoy a credit to use at the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco spa for some pampering time! The credit can also be used on food and beverages at the Rosewood restaurants.
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
1x Terrace Suite
- Breakfast included
Enjoy a day at leisure luxuriating at your hotel. Book an appointment at the spa, bike around the estate, or take a scenic hike through the hills of Tuscany.
Enjoy a spa appointment to end your trip on the most relaxing note possible, so you can head home completely rejuvenated. A 90-minute massage is booked for each person.
Reservation Time: Reservation to be confirmed with hotel concierge directly
Osteria La Canonica at your hotel offers the atmosphere of an authentic Tuscan trattoria. Seasonal produce from the organic kitchen garden is combined with the best local ingredients to create traditional Tuscan fare.
Reservation: Evening
Find the dinner menu here.
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
1x Terrace Suite
- Breakfast included
Immerse yourself in the essence of Tuscan cuisine and its traditions that have been handed down for centuries, by learning to prepare its delicacies. Enjoy this experience in a beautiful Tuscan villa located in the stunning countryside of Chianti. The cooking class takes place on an organic farm, in a place definitely off the beaten track. You will learn how to make bruschetta with tomatoes from their vegetable garden, fresh pasta, and tiramisù.
At the end of the experience, enjoy the mouth-watering meal that you have prepared, accompanied by rich local wines.
Pick-Up Time: Late morning
Pick-Up Location: Hotel lobby
End Time: Early afternoon
Contact: will be provided
Includes vehicle at disposal for four hours.
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Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
1x Terrace Suite
- Breakfast included
This tour has been created for you to discover the most picturesque corners of Tuscany. Wander the road from Montepulciano to Montalcino through Pienza, considered one of the most amazing routes in Italy and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Upon arrival in Montalcino, a village that offers many attractions from monuments to sublime wines, it boasts a unique surrounding landscape composed of olive groves alternating with vineyards compounds. This is the vine that produces Brunello di Montalcino, a top-quality wine that has made this village famous all over the world and here you’ll enjoy a winery tour, wine tasting, and lunch.
The second stop is Pienza, a beautiful Renaissance village rich in history. Walk around and discover the famous Pecorino cheese at the local artisan shops.
Pick-Up Time: Late morning
Pick-Up Location: Hotel lobby
End Time: Early afternoon
Contact: will be provided
Includes roundtrip transporation, English-speaking guide, wine tasting, and lunch.
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Convenient doesn't mean lesser quality. The restaurant at your hotel, Campo del Drago, has a Michelin star, and the tasting menu with wine pairing is an excellent way to dine on your final night in Italy.
Reservation: Evening
Find the menu options here. You can choose a tasting menu with wine pairings.
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
1x Terrace Suite
- Breakfast included
It's time to head home today, so wake up and enjoy a final look at the gorgeous countryside on your drive back to Rome. There's no doubt that you'll leave already thinking about your next trip to Italy. In Italy we don't say goodbye, we say a dopo, meaning until next time!
You'll be picked up this morning for an early drive through the countryside back into Rome to catch your flight home.
Pick-Up Time: Early morning
Contact: will be provided
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