Top 10 Things to Do on an Italy Honeymoon

History remains one of Italy’s most iconic charms and is incredibly romantic as it pulls you back in time to places of which you may have only dreamed.

Whether you have imagined elegant palaces crafted from marble or dramatic walls supporting a captivating stadium, Italy pulls from more than two millennia of heritage and folklore that has fed into contemporary culture. The past and present blur into an inviting ambiance practically built for romance.

Italy’s crafts are an essential part of the heritage and a marvelous way you can connect to local culture.

Best Places to Visit for Cultural History: Rome • Florence • Venice • Naples • Syracusa

Italian wine embodies the importance of passion found in tradition, with millennia of practice giving way to the diversity of options found around the country.

When wine tasting in Italy, you are sampling the past,  learning cultivation techniques passed down for generations and finding specific aromas in the glass. Each of your senses is called upon for an intimate experience that is both personal and shared.

The beauty of the wine across Italy is its diversity yet connected beneath the canopy of an “Italian” varietal. Learn more about the ways you can experience the flavors of Italy with our Top 4 Tips and Hints for Wine-tasting in Italy.

Best Places to Visit for Wine Tasting: Veneto • Tuscany • Piedmont

The culinary traditions of Italy are famous around the world but an authentic cooking class reveals a different side of the culture and its techniques, ingredients, and flavors.

Cooking has become a symbol of Italian heritage, and from rustic home chefs to elegant restaurants, you should experience it all.

A cooking class will immerse you in the proper ways to cook and dine on a traditional meal as well as the importance of an ingredient, a dish, and the charming company you keep. Indulge in the variety of tastes that change from city to city and region to region with our Italy Food & Wine Travel Guide.

Best Places to Visit for a Cooking Class: Tuscany • Rome • Amalfi Coast • Bologna

A romantic excursion onto the water can take many forms allowing you to embrace the elegant ambiance and dreamlike surroundings.

From a famous gondola ride to winding along beneath the iconic image of St. Peter’s Basilica, finding castles on the horizon to uncovering villas rising alongside the riverbanks, the unique opportunities around the country bring a unique view of the glamorous remains of Italy’s impressive and diverse history.

With so many of the gorgeous waters in Italy residing in the mountains, you can blend luxury, romance, and natural beauty with exceptional ideas from our sample Lake Como Vacations.

Best Places to Visit for Water Excursions: Venice • Brenta Canal • Lake Garda • Rome

It is hard to imagine a museum as romantic, but when in Italy, museum galleries turn into much more than a display of the past.

With some of the world’s most impressive collections of artistic representation across time, Italian culture takes on the meaning of romance and spirit, passion, and creativity.

Whether a landmark museum offering the works of master artists or an unknown gallery with a hidden gem, your visit will be utterly unique to your experience. Embrace the combination of art in all its forms as an example of Italy’s wonder with our sample Elegant Italy: Art, History, Food and Wine tour.

Best Places to Visit for Museums: Rome • Florence • Venice • Naples • Turin

Castles, palaces, and castle ruins in Italy span millennia reaching back from a pre-Roman era to the 19th century, with each iteration creating an immersive ambiance.

A castle brings luxury, elegance, and a touch of a regal past, with some structures renovated or restored while others take on the romance of distress that only time provides. Whether with fragments of glory or folklore, the castles have become indelibly linked to the reputation of Italy’s classic and timeless relationship with romance.

Best Places to Visit for Castles: Lake Garda • Ischia • Lazio • Puglia • Liguria • Emilia Romagna

Hiking is one of the surprising delights of Italy, whether along a coastal trail, winding through lush hills, or wandering beneath the looming glint of a hanging glacier.

Few places around the world offer as much diversity and intrigue in the landscape as Italy, which not only plunges you deep into gorgeous displays of untamed beauty but also reveal destinations in which you can feel completely secluded.

Once you step out along the colossal granite spires or beneath volcanic cones, you will feel the immense beauty and impressive romance of Italy’s natural wonders.

Best Places to Visit for Hiking: Cinque Terre • Amalfi Coast • Sardinia • Lombardy • Aosta Valley • Sicily

Learn more: 7 Breathtaking National Parks in Italy for Nature Lovers

Secluded bays, warm waters, and exceptional sunsets spread across rugged cliffs only scratch the surface of the beauty you can find at Italy’s best beaches. With approximately 4,723 miles of coastline, Italy is home to many charming seaside towns, white sands, limestone precipices, and crystal-clear seas.

From the Italian Riviera to the shores of southern islands, the Tyrrhenian coastline to meandering edges of the Adriatic Sea, you can embrace the unique diversity and exceptional warmth of an Italian beach in good company. Search for your perfect place to relax together with our list of the Best Beaches in Italy to Visit on Your Vacation.

Best Places to Visit for Beaches: Amalfi Coast • Sardinia • Sicily • Ischia • Calabria

Italy is an iconic destination for shopping, with few places worldwide coming close to the same reputation.

Shopping is not just a pastime but a way of life that brings romantic images to windows and a touch of elegance to the overall experience captured in the simple phrase “Made in Italy.”

Those three words exude status, quality, and style with fashion focused on designer clothing for men and women in equal measure. With each region specializing in a different technique, you could spend a honeymoon discovering a treasure trove of essential Italy.

Best Places to Visit for Shopping: Milan • Rome • Florence • Verona

Artisan designs represent passion and skill in Italy with handmade works crafted with traditional methods used for generations. Artisan craftsmanship is part of Italy’s noble charm and reflects a deep sense of the heritage that still acts as the foundation of the greater culture.

Whether visiting an artisan workshop for handbags, shoes, glass, lace, clothing, textiles, or the like, participate in a couple’s crafting class for a deeper connection to Italian tradition while enjoying a new skill with your partner.

Find more information about what you can expect with our guide on 10 Italian Arts & Crafts - How to See and Experience Them.

Best Places to Visit for Artisan Workshops: Rome • Tuscia • Florence • Gubbio • Milan • Trentino Alto Adige

Italy is the ideal destination for romance, where passion intertwines with authentic culture feeding contemporary life.

Whether you are looking for a getaway to an opulent rural castle or wish to wander along the ruins of Rome, Italy immerses you in timeless charms and natural beauty indicative in one of our Italy Honeymoon Vacations.

You can find more tips and helpful information for planning your perfect romantic getaway with Zicasso’s Italy Honeymoon Travel Guide.