Your Italian Honeymoon
Spend a week exploring three of Europe's most iconic cities. Begin your adventure in Venice, where days can be spent taking boat rides on canals and getting lost in the maze of alleyways.
A high-speed train will next take you to Florence, a living museum that is home to some of the greatest architecture, museums, and galleries.
Continue your adventure in the city that has stood the test of time; Rome. Here, spend your days enjoying the local food, walking the historical sites, and letting your hair down in the many bars across the city.
Slow down to see the world, for the earth has music for those who listen.
Venice | 3 nights | Ca' di Dio
Florence | 3 nights | Dimora Palanca
Rome | 3 nights | Hotel Chapter Roma
Pleasantly cool days with cool evenings and the occasional drizzle is what to expect this time of year in Italy. Daily temperatures range from 64°F to 46°F, rarely falling below 35°F or exceeding 65°F.
It is advised to have a warm coat for the evenings as well as closed shoes.
US passport holders are allowed to fly into Italy for Business or Tourism without visa requirements.
- Official entry requirements can be sourced here
- Currently no proof of vaccination or recovery is required to enter Italy.
- Travelers are required to wear FFP2-type masks on public transportation (trains, ships, ferries, buses, and other means of public transportation, excluding airplanes) and at health facilities.
Check here for the latest Covid restrictions locally, such as the use of face masks in public and dining.
These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.
We recommend you fly into Venice Marco Polo International Airport (VCE)
We have arranged for a private taxi and boat taxi for you!
Upon arrival at Venice airport, your private English-speaking driver will greet you with a name sign. The transfer is door to door, first via taxi and then via boat. The boat will drop you off at the private pier of the hotel.
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During your stay in Venice we have built in plenty of free time to get lost in the city’s labyrinthine network of islands, bridges, pedestrian alleys, and canals. Therein lies the beauty of the destination: afternoons spent wandering from palace to piazza, exploring the small art museums, shopping the stalls that line the streets, and encountering a fresh side of Venice, a fascinating amalgamation of influences—Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Italian—every time you round a corner.
When in Venice.. a quintessential experience is to enjoy the quaint views of Venice on a gondola tour.
Float through the beautiful canals of Rio dei Barcaroli and Rio dell’Ovo and be dazzled by the charming 15th century architecture. Passing through the Grand Canal, admire the magnificence of the Rialto Bridge and important buildings such as Ca’ Farsetti, the head office of the city hall. See Palazzo Grimani, the largest building overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice has 118 small islands, interconnected with bridges and canals, and you are set to discover them, on this tour!
- Start location: Bacino Orseolo Google Maps Pin
- Start time: will be provided
We are here to make your trip as seamless as possible, so that the only thing you need to think of is what to pack.
In this section we will provide sightseeing, shopping and touring recommendations, as well as anything else that sparks your interest!
We are here to make your trip as seamless as possible, so that the only thing you need to think of is what to pack.
In this section we will provide dinner recommendations, as well as anything else that sparks your interest!
If you’re not familiar with the Italian way of doing dinner, it generally goes:
- Antipasto – small tasting plates or platters of meat, fish, seafood, cheese and vegetables.
- Primo – first course (or starter), this is usually pasta or rice and you will want to pace yourself as there’s a lot more food to come.
- Secondo – entree (or main course) usually comprising fish or meat together with potatoes or vegetables.
- Dolce – dessert
- Caffe – always an espresso. Never anything long or frothy!
Think of it as a marathon, not a sprint. Buon appetito!
Why we love it for you:
Elegant, majestic, noble. Venice is the most coveted of destinations for romantic travellers around the world. It is precisely the heart of the city that accommodates Ca’ di Dio. A place to live the Venetian charm with an exclusive look into the secrets of the aquatic city.
Ca' Di Dio
Deluxe Room
- Carved from antique spaces reserved for pilgrims, available on all three floors of the structure and overlooking an inviting internal courtyard lie the Deluxe Rooms. The refined furnishings, classy details such as the Murano glass lamps, marble-clad bathrooms, and subtle colour palette recall the history, art and majesty of Venice and create an intimate and magical experience for the guests.
- Breakfast included
In many ways, visiting Florence today feels like a trip directly into the Renaissance. The energy that inspired the likes of renowned artists 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.
Today you will board a fast speed direct train to Florence, where your trip continues!
Hire a taxi outside the Florence train station and head to your hotel.
Address: Via della Scala, 72, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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If you think Italy is a place for romance, you haven't yet experienced Florence at night. Passeggiata is 'a stroll' in Italian, and this will be a stroll to remember!
- Your private local guide will walk you through the center, passing the Duomo and other major sites, at twilight. You will get to experience the city when the light softens, the buildings take on a magical hue, and locals partake of la passeggiata, an evening stroll.
- You will marvel at the Florentine Duomo and buildings like the Ospedale degli Innocenti, historic legacies designed by Filippo Brunelleschi.
- Choose to move deeper into the center, perhaps to Piazza Repubblica, which is filled with fire-breathers, jugglers, and some of the most famous cafes in Florence. Or perhaps take your time, stopping for a glass of wine or gelato and enjoying the atmosphere of the city.
- You may end up talking about anything from fashion or coffee to the Medicis or Michelangelo, depending on your mood, your local guide is there to answer all your questions and connect you to this fascinating century-old city.
Duration: 2 hours
Meeting location: To be determined
We are here to make your trip as seamless as possible, so that the only thing you need to think of is what to pack.
In this section we will provide dinner recommendations, as well as anything else that sparks your interest!
When you find yourself in a place filled with some of the best wines of the world, you must opt for a tasting!
- Tuscan wine is rightfully renowned throughout the world for its taste, depth and quality. Tuscany boasts a rich viticulture history, growing prized grapes that have allowed Tuscan wineries to produce some of the finest wines in the world.
- During this private tasting, you will learn about the historical and contemporary production of Tuscan wine, all while tasting 4 local varieties of reds and whites in the company of a licensed sommelier with a vast experience in wine tastings.
- Learn about the characteristics that Tuscan wines typically embody, what soil and weather conditions contribute to the distinct flavor profiles found in this part of the country, and how tasting techniques for deepening our appreciation and enjoyment of Italian vino.
Duration: 3 hours
Start Time: will be provided
One of the best things about traveling is finding out the local myths and legends. Ever wonder what is the meaning behind the symbol of the Chianti Classico wine?
We will take you back to the medieval Tuscany of the 12th century where the country was run by city kingdoms. Florence, Luca, Pisa, Siena and Arezzo were the most powerful ones. No.. let's be honest, Florence was the most powerful one, fighting everybody else around it for land ownership.
The Chianti Valley, in the heart of Tuscany lies between Siena and Florence. These unfortunate cities were getting run down by armies fighting for territory every few years. Something had to be done. So the Grand Duke of Tuscany, of the known Ricasoli family gathered all his knights around the round table to find a solution.
- It was proposed that two knights, one from Florence and one from Siena will wake up at dawn and start riding in the direction of each other. The location where they met would be the border of the regions.
As you might imagine, the strategy came down to the rooster, who was responsible for waking up the knights.
Let it be known that in medieval stereotypes, Sienese were rumored to be beautiful and fashionable and the medieval Florentines were rumored to be smart, with big noses.
So the Sienese chose a chubby, healthy white rooster and fed it to its heart's content! They had it sleeping on pillows and living like a king. On the contrary the Florentines chose a black rooster, who they locked in an underground cellar with minimal food and water; just enough to survive.
- The big day came and the Sienese rooster decided to sleep in; living like a king permitted that! The Florentine rooster, suffering and hungry woke up the knight early in the morning, who without further ado hopped on their horse and started galloping toward Siena.
We are here to make your trip as seamless as possible, so that the only thing you need to think of is what to pack.
In this section we will provide sightseeing recommendations, as well as anything else that sparks your interest!
Why we love it for you:
Timeless tradition and elegance, classic architecture and modern art, a fusion of past and present!
Since the late 1800s, the Dimora Palanca has been a rendezvous for cosmopolitan travelers and art lovers. An atmosphere of refined elegance underlined by a harmonious mix of classic architecture, modern art and designer decor. The time has come to discover the enchanting city of Florence.
Dimora Palanca
Superior Room
- Located both in the historic building and in the Orangery, these rooms overlook the lively city or the intimate inner courtyard. A perfect combination of tradition and modernism, furnished with designer furniture, fine fabrics and original paintings. The beautiful marble bathrooms boast Jacuzzi tubs or sensory showers with chromotherapy, so you can set a date with wellness for the body and spirit.
- Breakfast included
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.
The hotel or we can help you book a taxi to the train station.
Hire a taxi outside the Rome train station and head to your hotel, Chapter Roma.
Address: Via di S. Maria de' Calderari, 47, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
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Your hotel is centrally located in the heart of a major city. In the surrounding area you will enjoy art galleries, concept stores, artisan shops and historical sites.
Accompanied by your private guide and armed with special skip-the-line tickets, you will explore one of the most sacred sites of Christendom, enriched by the knowledge of a highly knowledgeable expert. They will focus on the Vatican Museums, which opened in the 16th century and are visited by millions of people a year. These hallowed halls contain a world-class collection of artworks, and you will get an immersive look into the Sistine Chapel, Raphael’s rooms, and more.
Duration: 3 hours
Start Time: To be determined
This dive into ancient Roman history will be led by an expert, who will take you back in time to the Roman empire. Using exclusive access to the Colosseum, bypassing the long line and entering the Colosseum through the Gladiator's Gate, you will walk on the Arena Floor before continuing the visit of the Colosseum. You will delve into the history of the Colosseum, explore the ruins of the ancient city, and learn about the rise of one of history's most exciting and fascinating empires.
Duration: 4 hours
Start time: To be determined
We are here to make your trip as seamless as possible, so that the only thing you need to think of is what to pack.
In this section we will provide dinner recommendations, as well as anything else that sparks your interest!
Why we love it for you:
Set in a 19th-century building in Rome’s centre, Chapter Roma is a hip and happening modern hotel, in the center of one of the world's most ancient cities. A perfect expression of Italian culture in a mix of old and new!
They are not fancy, and they are not not-fancy.
They are at the center of it all. And above all they are a true expression of the Italian spirit, with the true Italian hospitality being the bow that ties it all together!
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