2 weeks in France and Italy
In honor of our 1-year anniversary, and the fact that I seem to be sending our honeymoon itinerary to different friends about once a month, there’s no better time than the present to share the details of our France and Italy honeymoon itinerary! If you’re a planner and are obsessed with logistics like I am, this post is for you!
Read our highlights for each city by clicking on the links below. Enjoy!
Paris – Venice – Florence – Positano, Amalfi Coast – Rome
Paris, France honeymoon itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Paris in AM
Where we stayed: Agora Saint Germain
How we got to hotel: Car booked through hotel
What we did: Nap (much needed!) and Eiffel Tower
Day 2
Exploring Paris
What we did: Notre Dame, Louvre, Tuileries Garden, Arc de Triumph, Ladurée
Day 3
Afternoon flight from Paris to Venice
Where we stayed: Locanda de la Spada
How we got to hotel: Alilaguna Orange Line boat connection (one way)
Day 4
Italy honeymoon itinerary
Exploring Venice
What we did: St. Mark’s Square, Dorsoduro, Gondola ride, Musica a Palazzo opera
Day 5
Train from Venice to Florence: Frecciargento train – super economy
Where we stayed: B&B La Dimora degli Angeli
What we did: Wine and sunset at Piazza de Michelangelo
Where we ate: Al Antico Vinao (one of our favorites of the trip!), Gusta Pizza
Day 6
Exploring Tuscany
What we did: Super Chianti Tuscan Wine Tours – Grape Tours (aka wine, wine, and more wine!)
Where we ate: La Giostra
Day 7
Exploring Florence
What we did: Duomo, Accedemia Gallery, Ponte Vecchio
Where we ate: Yellow Bar
Day 8
AM train from Florence to Naples: Frecciarossa train – super economy
How we got to Positano: Private driver
Where we stayed: Hotel Vittoria
What we did: Fornillo Beach
Day 9
Exploring Positano
What we did: Fornillo Beach and shopping
Where we ate: Ristorante Mediterraneo
Day 10
Exploring Capri
What we did: L’Uomo e il Mare Capri Tour, Chairlift to Solaro, Anacapri
Where we ate: Ristorante Saraceno d’Oro
Day 11
Exploring Positano
What we did: Fornillo Beach (again!) and walking the streets of Positano
Day 12
AM private car from Positano to Naples
AM train from Naples to Rome: Frecciarossa train – super economy
Where we stayed: A Trastevere da M.E.
How we got to hotel: Private car booked through hotel
What we did: Roman Forum and Palatine
Day 13
Exploring Rome
What we did: Colosseum, Trastevere, Pantheon, Vatican, Trevvi Fountain
Where we ate: Pizzeria Ai Marmi
Day 14
AM flight from Rome to home!
How we got to airport: Private car booked through hotel
Planning your own France and Italy honeymoon itinerary? A few tips to help you through:
-Book train tickets in Italy in advance (Frecciargento trains are best and fastest)
-Use the Rick Steves Audio Europe app to save money on tours
-If you’re getting frustrated with logistics to get somewhere, sometimes it is SO worth it to pay extra to book a private car (HUGE time saver!)
-Walking the city is the best way to see it (and find fun things you wouldn’t otherwise!)
What would you add to your France and Italy honeymoon itinerary?
Amazing Post…! Great and Romantic places to plan a unforgettable honeymoon. It’s like this I think Italy is the most romantic place for spending honeymoon days with our lover.