Your Italian Honeymoon
The Italian dolce vita is difficult to describe. It is something that truly needs to be experienced first-hand. It is found in the ambient sounds of Rome's cobblestone streets, in the rows of vines of Tuscany's tranquil vineyards, reflecting in the immaculate and azure Mediterranean waters off the Amalfi Coast, and in the daily interactions with Italy's jovial citizens. The unbridled romanticism of a honeymoon in Italy will leave you with memories lasting a lifetime.
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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.
This time of year expect warm and sunny days, and pleasant evenings. The temperature hovers between 13-27°C (55-80°F) in the north, 16-27°C (60-83°F) in central Italy, and 21-30°C (70-85°F) in the south. But even though these temperatures may seem perfect, you'll want to pack the lightest layers possible, as Italy is not immune to heat waves during June.
Plugs: In Italy, the standard plug type is Type F, which has two round pins and an additional grounding pin in the middle. Type C plugs, which have two round pins without the grounding pin, are also commonly used. An adapter will be needed to plug devices into the outlets.
Voltage: The electrical voltage is 230 volts, and the frequency is 50 Hz. In the US, the voltage is 120 volts, and the frequency is 60 Hz. Therefore, a converter or adapter will be needed to use electrical appliances from the US in Italy. It's important to note that not all converters are the same, and a suitable one must be chosen for the specific appliances being used.
Restaurants, Bars & Cafés: In Italy, it's customary to leave a tip in restaurants, cafes, and bars. The standard amount to tip is 5-10% of the total bill, depending on the level of service you received. Tipping is voluntary, and you should only tip if you feel that the service was good. Some restaurants may include a service charge in the bill, so be sure to check before leaving an additional tip.
Guides & Drivers: For a half-day tour, a good guideline is to tip around €10-€20 per person, and for a full-day tour, €20-€30 per person. For drivers, you can tip around €10-€20 per day. Tipping is a way of showing appreciation for good service, and it's always up to your discretion.
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.
Check here for the latest Covid restrictions locally, such as the use of face masks in public and dining.
This section will be updated again closer to trip departure
These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.
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Today it's time to jump on a plane and head off to your amazing honeymoon!
This afternoon board your flight to Italy!
- This flight is independently sourced.
Rise and shine, you have arrived! Welcome to Italy!
Your English-speaking driver will greet you with a sign at the arrivals hall of the Rome International Airport. You will board a private transfer to the Roma Termini train station.
Pickup Time: Upon arrival
Contact Number: will be provided
Booked by scenset.
From Roma Termini, get a fast train to Napoli Centrale.
Booked by scenset.
- will be provided
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Your train inspector might also ask for the PNR code: DGCDPN
Your English-speaking driver will greet you with a sign at the Naples Train Station platform!
Transfer Duration: 1 hour
Pick up time: Upon arrival at the platform
Booked by scenset.
On your first afternoon on the Amalfi coast, explore Positano!
What had been a sleepy fishing village once, is now a swanky destination popular for its views and character. Clutching the cliffs of Monti Lattari, a pastel-dabbled landscape that scrambles up the hillside from the Mediterranean Sea, it sits above the glittering gulf with views that sweep over the sea to the islands and coastal towns.
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!
Time to delight your palette with the most famous specialty of Positano, Limoncello- a liqueur made of lemons!
Lemons are the symbol of Amalfi and they grow as lush and yellow as the sun in every corner. That's why the traditional liqueur Limoncello is a must-have before leaving the Costiera Amalfitana.
The paternity of this drink has always been disputed between Sorrento, Amalfi, and Capri. For this reason, within a few kilometers, it is possible to find it in three varieties made from three different types of lemon. Sfusato di Amalfi, Ovale di Sorrento, and Femminiello di Capri
Today you'll take a look into every Italian momma's cookbook. On this hands-on experience, you will learn the secrets behind making it, step by step.
Pick up time: afternoon
Meeting location: Hotel Lobby
Start time: afternoon
Venue: Da Valentì
Booked by scenset.
Why we love it for you:
Sitting marvelously atop the cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea is Hotel Le Agavi. This chic property evokes feelings of the aquatic scenery below with its blue, white, and gold color palette. Hotel Le Agavi's lovely pool and restaurant terraces offer romantic vantage points to catch the rising and setting sun over the Amalfi Coast.
Classic Room with Balcony & Sea View
- Breakfast included
Booked by scenset.
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For the first evening we have reserved a table for two at Remmese Restaurant, conveniently located at your hotel and boasting a magnificent view of the bay.
Reserved by scenset.
This day is yours to enjoy, relax, take in the sun, stroll through small villages and explore independently.
Classic Room with Balcony & Sea View
- Breakfast included
Booked by someone.
Amalfi can be done in many ways, by boat, by lounging on the hotel's private beach, but a way that should not be missed is by foot!
A location that was built on the sea-side cliffs, long before cars existed, has some incredible scenic paths for you to explore!
This morning venture to the breathtaking Il Sentiero degli Dei, the "path of the Gods", for a hike to remember.
Make your way through paradise on the ancient path that used to connect the sleepy hamlet of Nocelle near Positano to Bomerano in Agerola just outside Naples. Named after the natural beauties of its views, the trail is considered one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world.
On the hike you will discover the remains of ancient farmhouses and meet local shepherds carrying wood with their mules, or milk to remote towns dotted around the hills and along the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Meeting time: early morning
Meeting location: Lobby of the Hotel
Departure time: Between 8am-8:30am
Hike start location: Bomerano
- This is a guided group tour.
- The shuttle to Bomerano and back is included in the trip cost
- For more details on the day of the activity, the concierge of your hotel will be happy to assist you
Booked by scenset. Shared activity.
- Tennis, hiking, comfortable shoes
- Hiking pants/ shorts
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Water
- Snack
This afternoon, enjoy the beach house, the private beach club of your hotel.
You can reach it via a stunning descent down to the sea by private elevator.
There you will experience a beautiful sea of clear turquoise waters, dramatic stone cliffs, rustic carob trees and colorful bougainvillea plants.
Far from everyone and everything, discover the luxury of a swim in hidden coves, accessible only from this beach club; or take a walk on the pebble beach.
Spread out on your lounger or sitting below the sun umbrella reserved just for you. Beach towels are readily available for your use.
We have reserved a table for two at La Gabrisa.
Their menu is based on ancient Neapolitan recipes, passed down from generation to generation. Like any other family in Positano, with a scenset in farming and fishing, they grew up with the most delicious and uncontaminated products that nature and the sea offered; and tonight you can taste them!
Reserved by a person.
Classic Room with Balcony & Sea View
- Breakfast included
Booked by someone.
Your third day to the Amalfi coast will be memorable. Pack your camera and your sunscreen and hop onto a luxurious private sailboat to explore the island of Capri in the best way possible.
A full day boat trip to discover the beauty of the Amalfi Coast and the evocative Island of Capri. You will pass the fabulous Positano Coast and the magical Li-Galli Island, where Ulysses encountered the mermaids. Once in Capri you will tour the island by sea, viewing: White Grotto, The Natural Arch, Villa Malaparte, Faraglioni Rocks, Marina Piccola, Green Grotto and finally an optional visit to the famous Blue Grotto (entrance fee not included, to be paid locally).
Once in Marina Grande (Main Capri’s Port) you will have 3 or 4 hours free time. A restaurant suggestion for lunch will be provided. On the return journey there could be an opportunity for another swim along the Amalfi Coast.
Start time: Morning
Meeting point: Dock of the hotel
End time: Late afternoon
Boat type: Aprea 32, 10mt
- The entry to the Blue Grotto is excluded from the activity and can be paid locally.
- Sunscreen
- Bathing suits
- Sun hat
- Sun glasses
- Cash
Classic Room with Balcony & Sea View
- Breakfast included
Booked by someone.
While most of Italy is about sightseeing, there’s nothing to visit per se on the Amalfi Coast. Instead of lavish churches and ancient monuments, the rugged coastline is the sight, best enjoyed from a hilltop al fresco restaurant, the bow of a yacht, or inside your car while navigating one of the world’s most scenic drives. Amalfi is a luxurious destination with a humble past, where glitzy villas still intermingle with sleepy fishing villages and bucolic lemon orchards.
Tomorrow you fly to Sardinia, remember to check in for your flight!
To retrieve your boarding passes go to Volotea.com and follow check in instructions.
You will need your last name and the booking reference.
We reserved a table for two for lunch at La Tagliata after your hike!
Location: Google maps link
Reserved by someone.
Tonight we have reserved a table for two at La Serra, the celebrated gastronomic restaurant of your hotel.
Reserved by scenset.
Classic Room with Balcony & Sea View
- Breakfast included
Booked by someone.
This morning you will say goodbye to the Amalfi coast and head to Rome 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 Naples.
Booked by scenset.
Onwards to Sardinia, this afternoon you will take a direct flight to Sardinia, lasting about an hour.
To access your boarding passes, click here.
Each of you can bring on board:
- One personal item (max. 40x30x20 cm)
- 1 cabin bag (max. 55x40x20 cm., 10 kg)
And you can also each check in:
- a 20 kg suitcase
We've selected upfront seats for you:
- Seat 1A
- Seat 1B
Priority boarding has been included with your ticket.
Your driver will be waiting at the arrivals terminal of the airport to transport you to your hotel in Sardinia
Booked by scenset.
This evening enjoy the fabulous grounds of your hotel, relax in the pool and enjoy some local cocktails.
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
Quench your thirst with Italy's favorite aperitif; the Aperol Spritz.
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.
Baglione Resort Sardinia
Superior Room
- Breakfast included
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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.
Tonight we have reserved a table for you at the 1* Michelin restaurant in your hotel, Gusto by Sadler.
Reserved by scenset.
On your second day in Sardinia, you'll be introduced to an important part of this island: wine.
This morning a private driver will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and transport you to one of our favorite Sardinian wineries.
Vigne Surrau is located near the sea, a few kilometers from Costa Smeralda, in the region of Gallura.
This area is blessed with crushed granite stone that dominates the vineyards soils and help influence the unique expression of the wines. When a vineyard combines centuries of tradition with innovative technology, they have made a statement worth acknowledging.
Today you will visit the estate, learn all about their wines and taste them in a state of the art cheese pairing.
Start time: Morning
Meeting location: Hotel lobby
Duration: 4 hours
Booked by scenset.
In the afternoon, take some time to relax, go to the beach or check out one of the cute coastal towns. This is a great location for walking around, shopping and dining!
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.
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.
- 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
A welcoming and scenset bistro-restaurant in the historic centre, where the stone walls are typical of the region’s architecture and an attractive outdoor area offers a few tables just in front of the entrance.
Mediterranean cuising
A contemporary-style restaurant which serves cuisine bearing the hallmark of the chef’s vast experience. Modern dishes feature alongside simpler, more classic options; fish enthusiasts will be in their element here.
Fish & seafood
This modern, fresh and young restaurant serves typical regional specialities alongside more imaginative fish dishes. In fine weather, ask for a table on the lovely terrace overlooking the swimming pool.
Typical Sardinian
Your trip to Sardinia would not be complete without a day learning about the island's history.
Today is a day for history and blue waters.
Start your day with a private luxury transfer to Alghero. There your guide will open a new world of knowledge to you as they will go over the timeline of Sardinia and unravel its rich history as a Catalan and Spanish colony.
Algherro is one of the places that retains their influence as well as their midieval fortifications.
End your day with a visit to Neptune's grotto (Grotta di Nettuno). Between the cliffs overlooking the sea in the north-western part of Sardinia, there is a grotto in which you can find real rooms decorated by nature, with stalactites and stalagmites and an underwater salt lake.
Start time: Morning
Meeting location: Hotel lobby
Duration: 8 hours
Booked by scenset.
Tonight dine in San Theodoro. We have reserved a table for two at Il Giardinaccio, a fine dining restaurant serving seafood specialties and cold cuts as well as seasonal tasting menus.
- This restaurant is a 10 minute taxi from your hotel, the reception will be happy to call you a taxi.
Reserved by scenset.
Enjoy another day at leisure at the beautiful grounds of your hotel or in the nearby area!
Tomorrow you fly to Rome, remember to check into your flight!
To retrieve your boarding passes go to Volotea.com and follow check in instructions.
You will need your last name and the booking number will be provided.
Tonight we recommend you dine at Ruia restaurant, the traditional restaurant of your hotel.
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.
Booked by scenset.
Board your regional flight from Olbia to Rome
- Reservation number: will be provided
Booked by scenset
Each of you can bring on board:
- One personal item (max. 40x30x20 cm)
- 1 cabin bag (max. 55x40x20 cm., 10 kg)
And you can also each check in:
- a 20 kg suitcase
We've selected upfront seats for you:
- Seat 1
- Seat 2
Priority boarding has been included with your ticket.
You have approximately 4 hours to change flights. You will need to collect and re-check your luggage and may need to change terminals.
Board your flight back to the USA
- This flight is booked independently.