Italy & France Grand Tour Honeymoon

Italy & France Grand Tour Honeymoon

10 days

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From £5,150 pp

This is a honeymoon built around contrast. Ancient Rome gives way to the clifftop glamour of Positano. A short flight north brings the Belle Epoque excess of Cap d’Antibes. Paris closes the trip exactly as it should: unhurried, indulgent, and perfect for romance.

Ten days. Four stops. No filler. Every transition is handled: private cars, charter flights, a scenic TGV through Provence.

At a glance...

This is for the couple who want their honeymoon to feel like an event rather than a checklist. Not one country, not one pace, not one mood. Italy and France together give you ancient history and pure hedonism, clifftop romance and city sophistication, all within ten nights and without a single unnecessary travel day.

It suits those who have been to Paris or Rome before and want to do both properly this time: private access, serious restaurants, hotels that have been the best at what they do for decades. The routing is deliberate and the transitions seamless. The only decision you make is where to have dinner.

Do Not Disturb handles every element: property selection, private transfers, restaurant reservations, and the charter flight that gets you from the Amalfi Coast to the French Riviera without a wasted afternoon. You arrive knowing exactly what to expect, and nothing about the trip will feel ordinary.

Why Italy & France Grand Tour Honeymoon

In detail

  • Days 1-3: Rome

    Days 1-3: Rome

    The Hotel de Russie sits between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, as central as Rome gets without the noise.

    Arrive in the afternoon on a private transfer from Fiumicino. The first evening belongs to Le Jardin di Russie: dinner in that garden, cacio e pepe ravioli, a good Barolo. Ease in slowly.

    Days 2-3: An early-access tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum before the crowds arrive is worth every pre-dawn alarm. The Forum reads differently at 7 am, quieter, stranger, more real.

    Spend the afternoon loose around Campo de’ Fiori and the Pantheon. Book La Pergola for one evening before you travel: three Michelin stars, panoramic city views from the Rome Cavalieri, and one of the great tasting menus in Italy. Reserve three to four months ahead.

    The third day is for the Vatican. Private after-hours access is available through specialist operators and changes the experience entirely.

  • Days 4-6: Positano

    Days 4-6: Positano

    Private car from Rome takes around three hours, following the A1 south before cutting onto the coast road at Sorrento. Le Sirenuse has been family-owned since 1951 and shows it, not in any dated sense, but in the kind of accumulated confidence that comes from being such an established brand.

    The first evening is dinner at La Sponda, the hotel’s restaurant: 400 candles lit by hand each night, fresh pasta, sea bass, and views of the illuminated town falling to the water below. It is as good as it sounds.

    Days 5-6: Charter a private boat for a full day on the water. The Grotto dello Smeraldo is worth the detour.

    Lunch in Praiano, quieter and less photographed than its neighbors. Return via the cliffs above Ravello if the energy is there, or come straight back for the Aquaconcept spa and sundowners on the terrace.

    One day should have no agenda at all: breakfast on the balcony, the pool, room service. The Amalfi Coast is not somewhere to optimize.

  • Days 7-8: Cap d'Antibes

    Days 7-8: Cap d'Antibes

    Private car to Naples Capodichino (around 90 minutes), then fly to Nice. Hotel du Cap sends a car to meet you. The drive along the Antibes headland, through pine forest to the front entrance, is the first signal that this place operates differently.

    Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc accepts no credit cards on property, a quirk worth briefing clients on before they arrive. There are no room key cards either – they favor actual keys. The cliffside pool, blasted from the rock in 1914, sits above the Mediterranean at the end of a long pine-shaded walk from the main house.

    Day 8: Morning in the Antibes covered market: flowers, cheese, olives, good bread. Afternoon by private yacht to Monaco for lunch, back to the hotel by evening. Dinner at the Eden-Roc restaurant overlooking the sea. Order the catch of the day.

Add your Do Not Disturb moment

  • Discover the Louvre on a small group tour that goes beyond the basics. With skip-the-line access, expert commentary, and a curated route through the museum’s most iconic galleries, this experience offers clarity, insight, and a more thoughtful way to engage with one of the world’s greatest cultural institutions.

  • Discover a quieter side of Paris on a private Montmartre walking tour with an art historian. Explore hidden studios, historic sites, and the neighbourhood’s creative legacy.

  • Discover one of France’s best-kept cultural secrets with a private tour of the Musée Picasso in Antibes. Explore Picasso’s post-war works in a coastal setting.

  • Discover Bordeaux’s finest Grand Cru wines in a private masterclass. Expert-led tastings, rare vintages, and bespoke wine education await.

  • Private Loire Valley hot air balloon flights with views of châteaux and vineyards. A curated, quiet experience crafted by Do Not Disturb.

  • Experience Versailles with a private tour of the King’s Apartments. Exclusive access to hidden rooms reveals the personal worlds of Louis XV and Louis XVI.

  • Explore Les Invalides and Napoleon’s Tomb on a private guided tour with skip-the-line access. A focused, expert-led journey into France’s military history.

  • Discover the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in private, with early access to its salons and themed gardens. A refined Riviera experience arranged seamlessly by Do Not Disturb.

  • Experience Château de Fontainebleau on a private tour with access to quieter rooms, hidden spaces and serene gardens. A curated cultural journey from Paris.

  • See the Musée d’Orsay without the crowds through a private early-morning tour. A refined Paris art experience arranged by Do Not Disturb.

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