A European Honeymoon
Backpacking Europe is one of those once-in-a-lifetime adventures travelers to the continent get to embark on. For your honeymoon however, you'll be able to do it in the lap of luxury! Start off in the cosmopolitan city of London before venturing over to the main land to explore the iconic cities of Amsterdam and Paris. Finish off the trip with a bit more rest and relaxation as you venture into the Swiss Alps before ending the trip at Lake Como in Italy.
- London | 3 nights | Treehouse London
- Amsterdam | 3 nights | Hoxton Amsterdam
- Paris | 3 nights | Relais Christine
- Lake Lucerne | 3 nights | The Palace Hotel
- Milan | 1 night | STRAF Hotel OR Vico Milano
- Lake Como | 2 nights | Villa Làrio
Arrive on your international flight into London Heathrow.
Scenset can provide flight recommendations upon request.
From London Heathrow, take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station before hopping on the tube to your hotel for check-in.
Train tickets will be provided.
Perhaps more so than any other city in the world, London excels at blending a stoic belief in traditionalism with an uncanny sense of trend-setting. England’s capital cherishes history and a stiff upper lip, but also fully embraces the cutting-edge more than many other world capitals.
True to its iconic location, Treehouse London is the gateway to everything British. We’re perfectly perched across the street from the BBC and a stone's throw from the movers and shakers on Regent and Bond Streets. Take in the landscape of London Town from above at our rooftop oasis offering world-class views of the London Eye, The Shard, Canary Wharf and Regent’s Park.
Fort King
- Breakfast included
After booking, we will work with you in creating a fabulous (and delicious!) itinerary of dining reservations from our list of recommended restaurants in each destination!
From scotch eggs and exceptional ales, traditional British food can be a mystery for most visitors to London. On this 3-hour London Food Tour, led by a local chef or food writer, you will cover a wide swath of the city using your stomachs to guide you. Along the way you'll meet shop owners, taste artisanal products, and learn how London has become a culinary mecca that never fails to surprise.
This morning after breakfast and check-out, head to London St. Pancras Train Station for your train to Amsterdam. You will arrive at Amsterdam Centraal Train Station.
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
The Dutch capital is sometimes referred to as the Venice of the north thanks to its UNESCO-protected canals and its master painters, that called this city home. It’s the kind of city where you can take in its history and soak up the scenset at a canal-side café or explore its museums on foot, bike or boat.
Rich in history, full of local buzz, The Hoxton Amsterdam is the place to sleep, eat and drink on Herengracht canal. Located on The Nine Streets, you’ve got some of the city’s best restaurants and stores within minutes of the hotel.
Cosy Room Canal View
- Breakfast included
On this Amsterdam Canal Tour, you’ll join a local historian for a 90-minute cruise in a historical saloon boat and see Amsterdam from a unique vantage point. Your route will carry you through the world-famous canal belt (itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site), giving the best possible view of 17th-century architecture and quaint bridges. The small size of your group and the boat will allow you to wind easily through Amsterdam's network of waterways and avoid the worst of the traffic. Together with your expert guide, you'll dig deeper into the history of economic prosperity, strategic water management, and urban planning that defines the canal belt.
This morning after breakfast and check-out, head to Amsterdam Centraal Train Station for your train to Paris. You will arrive at Paris Nord Train Station.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours 35 minutes
With its belle époque architecture, centuries of history, and countless museums, it’s no wonder Paris has been the home to generations of artists, writers, and musicians. It’s easy to feel inspired while climbing the Eiffel Tower or wandering the Louvre, but the city’s true soul resides in its quotidian pleasures: a flaky croissant from the corner patisserie, discovering a quiet cobblestone street, drinking an apéritif along the Seine.
Superior Room
Head to the charming neighborhood of Le Marais in the 4th arrondissement for an exciting day of wine and cheese tastings. Your guide will bring you to their favorite shops and lead you through a culinary journey to learn about the various styles of cheeses made around France, each paired with a carefully selected wine.
This morning after breakfast and check-out, head to Paris Nord Train Station for your train to Lucerne. You will make changes in Strasbourg and Basel on your way to Lucerne.
Duration: approx. 4 hours 30 minutes
Known to the locals as Vierwaldstättersee, English speakers simply call it Lake Lucerne. Twisting and turning into smaller coves and inlets, from the water you might think you’re cruising through fjords because of the towering mountains around it. But Lucerne is an alpine lake in every sense of the word, with its crystal clear water clean enough to drink and bucolic mountain towns along its picturesque shores.
Alpine Deluxe Room with Balcony
- Breakfast included
Whether you choose to relax at the Bürgenstock Resort area or venture down into Lucerne via the funicular and ferry, there is plenty to do over the next few days:
- Lucerne Old Town: Wander around Lucerne's historic town center on the right bank of River Reuss. Navigate the old painted houses, Kornmarkt, and the Rathuas to get a feel for the local vibe in this charming destination.
- Kapellbrücke: Also known as "Chapel Bridge", this is the oldest truss bridge in the world and a true icon of Lucerne. Adorning the ceiling of the walkway are paintings dating back to the 17th century depicting the history of the region.
- The Rosengart Collection: For a museum visit, we suggest the Rosengart Collection where art collector Siegfried Rosengart and his daughter, Angela, display one of the most prominent modern art collections in Europe including works by Picasso, Klee, Chagall, Monet, Matissse, Miró, Braque and Fernand Léger.
This morning after breakfast and check-out, head to Lucerne Train Station for your train to Milan. You will transfer in Arth-Goldau before arriving at Milano Centrale.
Duration: approximately 3 hours
Milan has been a fashion and design hub since the 19th century, when it emerged as one of Europe’s most prosperous and powerful cities. Today, its designers continue to set worldwide trends. Milan’s star couturiers and luxury boutiques have transformed the city into Italy’s chicest, most modern metropolis, brimming with attitude, sophistication and history.
STRAF, located a short distance from the Duomo Cathedral in Milan's city center, offers a new hospitality concept characterized by a welcoming, attentive, yet informal service. An architect employed unusual materials for the hotel, recycling objects and experimenting with the surrounding environment, creating an interior design that deviates from typical hotel industry standards.
Standard Double Room
- Breakfast included
An ultra-chic boutique guesthouse by a designer, whose family is behind the award-winning renowned Castello di Vicarello in Tuscany, has created a fashionable under-the-radar hangout from which to explore Milan.
Suite
- Breakfast included
This morning after breakfast and check-out, meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel in Lake Como.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Italy’s most famous lake is best known for its celebrity residents, but these shores have been home to the glitterati since Ancient Roman times. Just a short train ride away from Milan, Como mixes the scenery of an alpine lake with the climate of a Mediterranean beach, perfect for boating on summer afternoons. Meanwhile, the waterfront villas peppered around the lake are some of the most sought-after accommodations in all of Italy.
When classical Italian architecture meets modern standards of luxury, a unique harmony is created. It is that same vision that leads to the creation of this exclusive estate to ensure a genuine experience of Lake Como. Thanks to its off-the-beaten-track position, the size of its gardens and its 18 Suites only capacity, Villa Làrio offers a naturally social distancing environment for a true escape.
Guest Suite
- Breakfast included
Cruise around the idyllic lake scenery in a privately chartered boat. You will be captained by an English-speaking guide who will bring you out onto the lake and stop in nearby towns for exploration.
While soft drinks will be provided on board, we recommend either making a lunch reservation or bringing snacks on board. Your captain can plan on making a lunch stop at a lovely lake side restaurant.
This morning after breakfast and check-out, meet your driver in the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport for your onward flight home.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Depart on your international flight home.
Scenset can provide flight recommendations upon request.