Written by Taylor McKnight, Author for Italy Luxury Tours
Luxury honeymoons in Europe present an incredible opportunity for adventure with many places of interest. Newlyweds can find beautiful locations for romance and shared experiences in Europe. Advance planning for your luxury honeymoon prevents issues and ensures you’ll have a terrific and unforgettable experience.
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As of May 25, 2025, all American citizens must have a TSA-approved Real ID or Star driver’s license to board planes. To travel abroad, everyone must have a US-issued passport and a star driver’s license. In preparation for a luxury European honeymoon, ensure both forms of identification are valid and haven’t expired.
In mid-2025, all travelers entering Europe must get approval through the European Travel Information and Authorization System. American citizens could previously travel to and around Europe without a travel visa. However, once this requirement goes into effect, US travelers must submit an ETIAS application and get approval before entering any European country.
The ETIAS approval grants travel to European countries for up to 90 days. Check the CIBT website for your country and review the ETIAS requirements before planning your luxury honeymoon.
Review details for local hotels and resorts where you want to visit. Book your reservations in advance and print out your confirmation emails. Read important information about attractions you want to visit and abide by any restrictions. Securing a guide for the preferred areas is recommended to ensure your safety, optimize your experience, and prevent cultural or language barriers.
You will obviously want to make mental notes of where all you are planning on going so you can pack accordingly. There would be no desire in packing two outfits for a trip that is two weeks long. Well at least not if your’e travel accommodations do not even supply a washer and dryer. However, this could be a different paced trip and you may plan on acquiring a whole new wardrobe to bring back with you upon post-travel. Whichever is the case, you may want to list out all items you plan on bringing and some you may even just want to make sure you leave at your residence before you go.
Travel insurance provides coverage for unforeseen illnesses and injuries during your European honeymoon. You’ll also gain coverage for canceled flights or experiences, such as tours or services. If you lose your luggage, travel insurance reimburses you for financial losses. Review your coverage level, deductibles, and restrictions for travel insurance. You may need additional coverage if you bring valuables with you on your trip.
Check your insurance coverage provided by your bank and credit card companies. Ensure that you have adequate coverage to mitigate major financial losses if you misplace your credit or debit card while traveling. Evaluate any costs related to card replacement while you are abroad.
Unfortunately, travel insurance is sometimes not just a want but a need when traveling internationally. Dependent upon stay times the place you are traveling to may require you have a specific type of travel insurance or at least a plan that has health insurance included within it. Trust me the last thing you want is getting sick when in a foreign country with no insurance, or even worse your significant other contracting an infection or disease on the road. Imagine, you do not speak the language and then they don’t take your insurance either. You would simply not even know what you are being charged for by the end of a doctor’s visit. However, Google Translate is a thing I guess.
Paris is the “City of Lights” and is the home of high fashion. You could visit the city during its two fashion weeks, with one collection of shows in February or March and the second in September or October. If you love fashion, you could also attend the high fashion or haute couture shows in January and July. The Avenue des Champs-Elysees is the best location for shopping for the latest fashion.
Art lovers should visit the Louvre to see the famous Mona Lisa. While you may learn quickly it is more so a take a quick photo and move on with your day type of thing. I think the famous quote here is, “So much smaller in person”. However, it is something for the memory books you will want to check off with your forever plus one. The world-famous art gallery spans 652,000 square feet and contains beautiful exhibits, sculptures, archeological findings, and art. As you and your new spouse journey through this extraordinary attraction, you’ll see 35,000 works of art.
The Eiffel Tower spans 300 meters in height, and it takes about 35 minutes for visitors to walk up all its stairs. You’ll see breathtaking views of Paris from the tower and enjoy an impressive light show each night. As I have experienced personally, you are most likely promised one or two engagements of your fellow Eiffel Tower visitors as well. I saw five to six significant others sweating it out, waiting for their loved one to say yes while up top the massive structure. Since you will be on a honeymoon anyway, it may be a perfect time to reminisce on the time together and the different phases of life you have been in.
While in Paris, couples enjoy delicious culinary masterpieces, from the Mediterranean-Israeli food at Tekes to the caviar and sweet bread at Table by Bruno Verjus. Unique dining experiences perfect for your European honeymoon await you in Paris.
Rome, Italy, is the center of the Catholic Church and the home of the Vatican. The Eternal City offers many days of rich history that is a terrific learning experience for newlyweds. Start with the Roman Coliseum and explore the historic site to discover its rich history. If you travel according to Roman history, your next step is the Roman Forum and Via dei Fori Imperiali. Together, you’ll see statues of each Roman emperor and the progression of the city’s origins.
Toss coins into the Trevi Fountain to make a wish for a safe journey back to the city in the future or safe travels in general. Set up a guided tour of the Pantheon to get the most from your trip. Explore the Roman ruins and history of Pompei, and discover the tragic story of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
The beautiful centerpieces of Rome you can visit during your honeymoon are the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. The Vatican Museums are home to breathtaking artworks created by Caravaggio, da Vinci, and Raphael. But, the exquisite Sistine Chapel’s ceiling painted by Michaelangelo draws visitors from all over the world. It is something truly magical to experience with your loved one.
After your daily adventures in Rome, stop for culinary delights at the many Italian restaurants for impressive dining experiences. Among the best restaurants in Rome are Checchino dal 1887, Giano, and Seu Pizza Illuminati. You will of course want to fulfill your Italian desire of getting spaghetti and meatballs or even a deepdish pizza that compares like no other.
A trip to Florence, Italy, offers many boating options for couples, and you could set up a private tour of the city and its unique attractions. The city is often referred to as the cradle of the Renaissance since it was the origins of many famous artists and today has a collection of world-famous museums, some even accessible along the waterway.
Start your visit with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and explore the brilliant architecture. Next, the two of you can visit Le Gallerie Degli Uffizi to view amazing works from many art periods. These masterpieces include Birth of Venus by Botticelli, Woman with a Veil by Raphael, and Michaelangelo Merisi’s Bacchus. You know all of the famous ones you would never want to miss on this once in a lifetime experience?
Set up wine tasting in Chianti and enjoy the beauty of Tuscany. You’ll find culinary masterpieces at Il Vezzo, Osteria Vecchio Cancello, and L’Osteria di Giovanni. Continue on your journey to explore Piazza della Signoria, il Mercato Centrale Firenze, and Palazzo Vecchio. Laughingly, you thought you were done with pizza and meatballs? Well you thought wrong!
Couples enjoy many day trips and activities, including the Skip-the-line Duomo Terraces and Dome Climb Tour. Explore the beautiful Boboli Gardens and view lush greenery and flowers. Learn of Florence’s history by visiting the Florence Baptistery dedicated to John the Baptist. The building is exquisite and features impressive architecture and engineering.
Consider a day trip to the Markets in the San Lorenzo district, where you can purchase delicious foods and dine on-site. You’ll enjoy many wonders, including Florentine steaks and other delicacies. Stop by the Ponte Vecchio railings and add a padlock with your initials to immortalize your love with the thousands of others that are deadlocked on this wild structure.
Amsterdam has many attractions where you can learn about history and create wonderful experiences. Start your trip with a visit to Anne Frank House, and together, you can discover the story of the Holocaust and how the Frank family took refuge during this tragic moment in history. The house features many stairs you’ll climb together and review exhibits on each floor. There is nothing like experiencing this first hand, however, make sure to know that tickets for the day go on sale bright and early in the morning. You may want to make sure and plan ahead for this adventure.
Next, you can visit the Van Gogh Museum and explore the many masterpieces by the famous Dutch artist. Among the breathtaking artworks at this museum are Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, and the Potato Eaters. You can book tickets in advance and explore the museum in a few hours. If your’e lucky they may still even have his ear framed for those to see! That was a joke!
Couples can book a guided tour of Amsterdam that lasts up to seven hours and includes many of the best attractions in the city. During the trip, you’ll enjoy a variety of cheeses, buy wooden shoes, and find delicious fish in Marken village. Your guide provides detailed information about each village and explains the rich history of the area.
If you want more outdoor activities, visit Vondelpark, which offers bike trails, picnic areas, and beautiful landscaping. The spring is the best time to visit the park and enjoy a quiet day watching the ducks. Many times of year they also have a very accessible market that pops up on weekends. Here, they offer the infamous stroupwaffle along with so many more delicacies found here.
Enjoy the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam and take the self-guided tour through the company’s oldest brewery. The tour takes about an hour and a half and shows you how the beer is manufactured and all the new innovations used throughout the years. You’ll receive one free beer each during your visit. They also can create a special beer to commemorate your visit, some with beer art that can be made to last a lifetime.
Most hotels and resorts have a safe in their guest rooms. You can place items, such as passports, driver’s licenses, valuables, and your ETIAS documents, in the safe to avoid losing them. Use storage like closets and dressers for your personal items and avoid misplacing these items.
Create a checklist for packing at home and at each location you visit and print copies of the checklist according to how many places you’ll go in Europe. You may even want to check each others list and go down them as you will not want to waste any time bickering on your honeymoon! Create customs forms for every place where you make purchases and attach the receipts to these forms. Keep all these documents in a large envelope to avoid losing them. You’ll present these customs forms to officers at your last European location before departing for the US.
After your European honeymoon, have all your identification and customs forms easily accessible before leaving for the airport. Review all US customs restrictions for bringing items from Europe back into the US to avoid issues. You must provide all customs forms at the airport and answer questions before you board your plane to the US.
Upon your arrival to the US, you must provide identification and answer questions about items you’ve brought back from Europe. Exploring all travel requirements gives you a more enjoyable European honeymoon and ensures everything goes well when returning to the US. And no matter where you head off to next, always remember to Travel Till You Drop!
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Hi! I’m Jill, a Dallas, Texas girl traveling the world. After a career in the Air Force and touring over 50 countries later, my need to explore keeps going! It’s time to rock & roll and find all those places I never knew I was missing.
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