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Honeymoon - Italy

Posted on 4/20/24 at 8:48 pm
Posted by 23parker
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2011
243 posts
Posted on 4/20/24 at 8:48 pm
Getting married the second weekend of October. Looking at Italy as a possible honeymoon destination. Not really a sit in the beach type couple.

Has anyone done something similar?

Any tips/suggestions or must dos/must avoid?

Tia
Posted by Wade Phillips
Member since Dec 2008
572 posts
Posted on 4/20/24 at 9:19 pm to
We did a few days in Rome, then 4 days ravello, 3 days positano. It was a great honeymoon. Do it.
Posted by 23parker
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2011
243 posts
Posted on 4/20/24 at 9:34 pm to
Can you share any more specifics? I don’t know where to start with putting this together. Never been to Europe
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
12330 posts
Posted on 4/20/24 at 10:02 pm to
Positano on the Amalfi Coast.
Posted by tigeroarz1
Winston-Salem, NC
Member since Oct 2013
3375 posts
Posted on 4/21/24 at 7:31 am to
Rick Steves books come in handy. He’ll recommend an itinerary throughout the country and then specifically in each town. Here’s an example on his website. Rick Steves

Also go check out Costco Travel’s website (or travel agency) for travel packages. Even if you’re not a member it may give you some ideas with descriptions of each destination.
Posted by Vrai
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2003
3894 posts
Posted on 4/21/24 at 11:04 am to
I'm leaving on May 2 for a honeymoon in Italy. I'll let you know
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
26561 posts
Posted on 4/21/24 at 11:12 am to
I wouldn’t spend too much time in the larger, more touristy areas (Rome, Florence, CT) personally.

My favorite part of Italy (that I’ve been to) is Emilia Romagna and Piedmont.
Posted by Suntiger
BR or somewhere else
Member since Feb 2007
32957 posts
Posted on 4/21/24 at 12:12 pm to
You need to give a lot more info.

Are you set on Italy?have you been to Europe or out of country before?

What do y’all like to do? Mountains? Hiking? Cities? Eating and drinking? Museums? Skiing?
Posted by 2 Jugs
Saint Amant
Member since Feb 2018
1851 posts
Posted on 4/21/24 at 1:12 pm to
quote:

Never been to Europe



Have a look at this website. I have never used them but like to look at their itineraries for certain countries.

https://www.tripmasters.com/


Posted by 23parker
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2011
243 posts
Posted on 4/21/24 at 1:25 pm to
Not into major cities, but would like to see Rome if it fits.

More into mountains and hiking/eating and drinking.

Not dead set on Italy, but it’s a place we both would like to go to.
Posted by VABuckeye
Naples, FL
Member since Dec 2007
35537 posts
Posted on 4/21/24 at 4:10 pm to
quote:

More into mountains and hiking/eating and drinking.


Two words. The Dolomites. Stunning and food is a blend of Germanic and Italian. Then you could spend a couple of days in Venice as a gondola ride is just about the most romantic thing you can do in that part of the country. Then tran to Lake Como or Lake Garda. Northern Italy at it's finest. Personally I'd also get over to the Piedmonte region but I am a sucker for the food (white truffles) and wine (Barolo and Barbaresco) there.
Posted by 23parker
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2011
243 posts
Posted on 4/21/24 at 6:43 pm to
Ok this peaks my interest. Any pointers on where to start with the Dolomites? Specific towns, where to fly to, highlights, etc?

I plan to do some research later
This post was edited on 4/21/24 at 7:05 pm
Posted by VABuckeye
Naples, FL
Member since Dec 2007
35537 posts
Posted on 4/21/24 at 7:16 pm to
I’d fly into Venice and decompress there for a day or so. The Dolomites are due north and are spectacular. A good place to base there is Cortina d’ Ampezzo. It’s central. You’ll need a car to get around because, well, mountains. There are tons of hiking trails.

Alternatively you could fly into Milan and hit Lake Como or Lake Garda first. The train system is excellent so you could train from Milan to Venice. There are a lot of options.
This post was edited on 4/21/24 at 7:17 pm
Posted by j1897
Member since Nov 2011
3565 posts
Posted on 4/21/24 at 7:40 pm to
Italy is fantastic in October, go wherever you want and it will be awesome.
Posted by NBR_Exile
Houston via Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2012
953 posts
Posted on 4/21/24 at 10:40 pm to
We went to Italy for our Honeymoon, It was fantastic. We flew from Houston to Rome. Spent a few days there. We loved Rome. So many things to see. Then we flew to Venice. Stayed on Lido. Took the vaporetto to Venice. Very peaceful on the island and enjoyed Venice. Can't go wrong there.
Posted by Longhorn Actual
Member since Dec 2023
919 posts
Posted on 4/23/24 at 7:04 pm to
Haven't anything about Florence yet.

Not sure how you can go to Italy and not spend at least a couple of days in Firenze.

I'd probably fly into Rome --> Florence --> Venice, then straight north to Cortina. Then over to Lake Como and fly out of Milan.
Posted by usc6158
Member since Feb 2008
35350 posts
Posted on 4/23/24 at 7:17 pm to
quote:

More into mountains and hiking/eating and drinking.



The Dolomites are truly one of the most amazing places in the world.

You could do Milan, Lake Como, and the Italian Alps in Bormio as a good trip too.
This post was edited on 4/23/24 at 7:19 pm
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