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Dear Emily & Regan,
Welcome to Italy
I am incredibly excited to present you with your spectacular Italian honeymoon, giving you the opportunity to explore the dreamy cities of Rome and Sorrento as well as some bonus time in the stunning Tuscan city of Florence.
I have curated a stunning itinerary that maximises your time in each destination, including an array of beautiful hotels, bucket-list tours, and upgraded trains from place to place.
Your itinerary begins with 3 nights in Rome at the not only beautiful but perfectly located Anantara Palazzo Naiadi, you'll also enjoy a private golf cart tour of Rome. This is a super fun way to get your bearings of the city and take in the historic sights.
With this being your honeymoon, I wanted to ensure it was extra special for you both and what's more romantic than some time together in the scenic Tuscan city of Florence. I know you want to enjoy classical and ornate hotels so I have upgraded your room at the centrally located Grand Hotel Minerva. During your time here you will also head off to a stunning wine tour, this is a small group of 10 so you'll still enjoy that intimate and fun experience.
To round off an already beautiful stay, you'll enjoy some time on the iconic Amalfi Coast at the Parco dei Principi in Sorrento. While in Sorrento I wanted to include some amazing experiences for you. From a cooking class with a stunning seaview to an amazing tour of Capri, I have got you covered. As your itinerary draws to an end you'll have a perfect honeymoon end to your trip with a lovely sunset boat trip just for the two of you.
I have ensured that you will have a gorgeous room as I have upgraded you to the panoramic ocean view junior suite. You'll be able to enjoy an Aperol or a glass of fizz while you watch the sunset from your balcony.
I have included your international flights from Edinburgh and to Ibiza so you really won't have to worry about a thing. I will be on hand to ensure every detail is seamless from start to finish for you from start to finish.
I'm SO excited to catch up tomorrow. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions in the meantime.
Have a great evening and enjoy!!
Best wishes,
Samantha McCormack 
Your Itinerary In Detail
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This itinerary has been tailor-made for you. No two itineraries are the same and we are always able to make changes if something isn't quite right.
Monday 10th June 2024
Flight on LS 3915
Flight on LS 3915
| From | To |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport (EDI) |
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 10-Jun-2024 06:15:00 | 10-Jun-2024 10:20:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| Jet2 | Economy |
Welcome to Rome
Welcome to Rome
A heady mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Italy’s hot-blooded capital is one of the world’s most romantic and charismatic cities.
Rome is the biggest and arguably the most fascinating city in Italy. You could spend a month here and still only scratch the surface. It’s an ancient place, packed with the relics of over two thousand years of inhabitation, yet it’s so much more than an open-air museum. Rome’s culture, food, and people make up a modern, vibrant city that is deserving of all the visitors that travel there every year. As a historic centre, it is special enough; as a contemporary European capital, it is utterly unique.
Private Vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Anantara Palazzo Naiadi
Private Vehicle from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Anantara Palazzo Naiadi
Upon arrival at Rome Airport, you will be met by an Out Of Office representative and privately transferred to Anantara Palazzo Naiadi, perfectly located to enjoy everything Rome has to offer.
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi for 3 nights
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi for 3 nights
For its majesty, welcome and history, Palazzo Naiadi exceeds the simple definition of a 5-Star Luxury Hotel.
The building, redesigned by architect Maurizio Papiri and designer Adam D. Tihany, was built in the 19th Century when Gaetano Koch constructed two twin buildings in the neoclassical style, one of which became the Palazzo Naiadi today.
The name evokes memories of the old name of the square and has its origins in the grande esedra inside the spa area of Imperial Rome, on which today's Piazza della Repubblica was planned. In the hotel's basement area the remains of the important Diocletian Baths are on display (298-305 A.D.). The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels can be admired from the private surroundings of the impressive terrace.
In the ancient 16th Century granary of Pope Clementine some exceptional rooms have been created, retaining suggestive elements of old, mixed with modern comforts. Relax online in the silent cocoon created in all suites and rooms, take a swim surrounded by vestiges of the Imperial age in the Sky Bar & Terrace Pool, inspired by the meeting of water and air, the sky which covers the roofs of the Capital; every element of the Palazzo Naiadi has something magic about it.
Your room: Premium Room
Premium Rooms are housed in the main building and also in the Clementino wing, formerly the Vatican’s granary. Rooms located on the 4th floor of the Clementino wing are steeped in history with the original beams overhead providing a wonderful sense of place. Enjoy extra space, floor-to-ceiling windows and the luxury of a marble bathroom.
Wednesday 12th June 2024
Private Golf Cart Tour of Rome
Private Golf Cart Tour of Rome
Today you will enjoy a private tour of Rome.
Today's experience offers an alternative, and we think ingenious, way to see the Eternal City. Imagine seeing the main sites of Rome from the comfort of a cushioned seat in an eco-friendly golf cart. You will be able to see a vast amount of this capital city, without ever tiring, making this a very comprehensive tour. Your expert tour guide driver will take you around the city to some of the most popular attractions such as the Colosseum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and plenty of hidden gems along the way.
Out Of Office is a firm supporter of sustainable tourism efforts and this tour is the perfect example with our eco-friendly golf cart and semi-private groups of no more than six travelers. This not only helps maintain the ecological integrity of Rome, but also allows travelers to truly enjoy the content of their tour with like-minded fellow travelers. This Golf Cart Tour of Rome is the perfect way to see the city and with a small group size you will get to know the nooks and crannies of the city in a unique way.
Thursday 13th June 2024
Train from Rome (Termini) to Florence (Firenze Santa Maria Novella)
Train from Rome (Termini) to Florence (Firenze Santa Maria Novella)
This morning you will catch a local taxi / Uber to Rome's Termini Station, in time for your direct train up to Florence. Schedules haven't been released for June 2024 just yet, but I have included estimated times below:
Departure: 11.05 am
Arrival: 12.31 pm
The train takes around 1h 26m, offering dreamy views of rural Italy en route. On the other side, you will take a local taxi / Uber to your hotel.
Welcome to Florence
Welcome to Florence
Cradle of the Renaissance, romantic, enchanting and utterly irresistible, Florence (Firenze) is a place to feast on world-class art and gourmet Tuscan cuisine.
Art & Architecture
Few cities are so compact in size or so packed with extraordinary art and architecture masterpieces at every turn. The urban fabric of this small city, on the banks of the Arno river in northeastern Tuscany, has hardly changed since the Renaissance and its narrow cobbled streets are a cinematic feast of elegant 15th- and 16th-century palazzi (palaces), medieval candle-lit chapels, fresco-decorated churches, marble basilicas and world-class art museums brimming with paintings and sculptures by Botticcelli, Michelangelo et al. Unsurprisingly, the entire city centre is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Boutique Shopping
Italy’s fashion industry was born and bred here. Homegrown designers Guccio Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo opened haute-couture boutiques in Florence in the 1920s and shopping in the Tuscan capital has been stylish ever since. A-lister fashion houses lace Via de’ Tornabuoni and a Pandora’s box of specialist boutiques selling all manner of beautiful objects parade alongside family-run botteghe (workshops) in a glorious tangle of medieval backstreets. Watch fourth-generation Florentine goldsmiths and shoemakers at work, buy artisan scents evocative of the Florentine countryside and Tuscan sea breeze, and know the tag ‘Fiorentina’ is one of the finest international labels going.
Food & Wine
Quality produce sourced locally, seasonally and sustainably is the holy trinity and Florentines share an enormous pride in their culinary tradition. Their city, surrounded by wine-rich hills, is a gourmet paradise where eating and drinking exceedingly well is mandatory. Be it a traditional bowl of earthy ribollita (bean, bread and veg soup), a tripe panino at a family-run food truck or a blue T-bone steak served in a market trattoria unchanged since 1915, dining in Florence is timeless and memorable. Raw cuisine, fish bistros, craft cocktails and the dazzling creativity of modern young Tuscan chefs add a contemporary edge.
La Dolce Vita
Stand on a bridge over the Arno several times a day and the light and mood changes every time. At sunset, hike to Piazzale Michelangelo to be dazzled by a palette embracing every known shade of soft pink, orange and fiery amber. Surprisingly small as it is, Florence looms large on the world’s ‘must-sees’ list – and not just for its unmatched treasure chest of art. Rich in culture, backdropped by history and anchored by family, faith and food, the Florentine lifestyle is enviably sweet. Enjoy a go-slow afternoon passeggiata, indulge in an aperitivo at dusk, savour la dolce vita…
Grand Hotel Minerva for 3 nights
Grand Hotel Minerva for 3 nights
Welcome to the newly refurbished Grand Hotel Minerva, first class, 4-star hotel located in Florence's historic city center. We have refurbished our 97-room boutique hotel with the ambition of being the best Boutique Hotel in Florence.
The best because many of our rooms — all warm, inviting, and furnished in contemporary style — afford peerless views like that of the church and square of Santa Maria Novella and Florence's major historic buildings and monuments. Best, because you will be pampered by excellent, attentive service, provided with dedication and passion by our well-trained, helpful staff who will always greet you with a sincere smile.
We are right in the historic center of Florence in the completely renovated and pedestrianized Piazza Santa Maria Novella, brimming with vibrant restaurants and cafés and featuring a lovely new rose garden. Our perfect location is a short walk from all of Florence's main tourist attractions including Piazza del Duomo and its glorious cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza della Repubblica, the iconic David of Michelangelo, the Uffizi museum, Ponte Vecchio and Florence’s most eminent luxury shopping street, Via Tornabuoni. Other locations in walking distance include Palazzo degli Affari, the Firenze Fiera Centro Congressi, and the Fortezza Da Basso.
Staying with us means finding an oasis in the hustle and bustle of the city. You will be able to spend an entire day here, either doing something somewhere, or simply nothing everywhere. On the sixth floor is our scenic terrace with a sweeping view of Florence, a roof swimming pool (heated – 28°C / 83°F) and a pool bar where — from April to October — you can lounge, refresh, revive, and enjoy drinks and snacks. Plus, we have a fitness center with a large whirlpool and two restaurants, one of which is outdoors in the square, with a view of the façade of the church of Santa Maria Novella.
Your room: Deluxe Room
Comfortable, refined rooms of about 26 square meters (260 sq. ft.) with great views over the Piazza and the façade of the Church of Santa Maria Novella. All rooms feature wooden floors and a dedicated hot spot. Available with a four-poster bed or a large double bed subject to availability.
Bathrooms are in marble and have either a shower or a bathtub. Rooms placed on the highest floors also grant a view of the Dome and many other city monuments.
Friday 14th June 2024
Florence Wine Tour - Small Group
Florence Wine Tour - Small Group
Today you will head to the Chianti region of Tuscany for a fun day learning about wine and the local traditions of the region. Let the experts show you how traditional Chianti wine has been made for the past 3oo years.
You will be taken to a private family-run winery and will also be given a tour of the family’s cellars.
This wine tasting is not just a stuffy event of swirling and sniffing your glass. You will get the opportunity to learn the story of the winery and the family that currently lives there. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with a real, local Tuscan family.
With your English-speaking guides, you are guaranteed to go home and impress your friends with all of the knowledge you pick up on our tour. And the best part is, you won’t even feel like you are learning, it just seems like a gathering amongst old friends!
The tour begins with a trip to the vineyards to learn about and taste the different types of grapes used to make wine. After you’ve got a chance to see where the grapes are grown, we return to the winery for a guided wine tasting with wine made on-site. The tasting is followed by a delicious traditional Tuscan lunch and a tour of the wine cellar.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Tour departs at 10 am from our shop in Via Ghibellina 133 red, usually, return around 3 or 4 pm
- Comfortable, air-conditioned van transport
- Accompanied by a bi-lingual tour guide
- Lunch (vegetarian and vegan options) and wine included
Sunday 16th June 2024
Train from Florence ( Firenze Santa Maria Novella) to Naples
Train from Florence ( Firenze Santa Maria Novella) to Naples
This morning you will catch a local taxi / Uber back to Terontola-Cortona Station, ready for your train down to the beautiful Amalfi Coast. Schedules haven't been released for June 2024 just yet, but I have included the following.
Departure: 10.43 am
Arrival 13.43 pm
The journey takes around 3h.
Welcome to Sorrento
Welcome to Sorrento
A small resort with a big reputation, Sorrento is a town of lemons, high-pedigree hotels and plunging cliffs that cut through the heart of the historical core.
The town’s longstanding popularity stems from its location at the western gateway to the Amalfi. It’s also on the train line to Pompeii and has regular fast-ferry connections to Naples and Capri.
Tourism has a long history here. It was a compulsory stop on the 19th-century 'Grand Tour' and interest in the town was first sparked by the poet Byron, who inspired a long line of holidaying literary geniuses – including Goethe, Dickens and Tolstoy – to sample the Sorrentine air. The romance persists. Wander through Piazza Tasso on any given Sunday and you’ll be exposed to one of Italy’s finer passeggiatas (strolls), snaking past palatial hotels, magnificent marquetry shops and simple Campanian restaurants serving gnocchi alla sorrentina finished off with a shot of ice-cold limoncello.
Private Vehicle from Naples Train Station to Parco dei Principi
Private Vehicle from Naples Train Station to Parco dei Principi
On arrival in Naples, you'll be met by your driver and taken to your hotel. En route, you'll take a pit stop at the historic Pompeii.
Pompeii
Pompeii
In 79 AD, waves of volcanic runoff and ash buried Pompeii, one of the Rome’s most active and splendid cities. The speed and magnitude of the event left the city frozen in time, preserved as it was.
Today, excavations of the ancient metropolis have revealed some of the most significant insights into Roman art, customs, trades, and the brick-a-brack of everyday life. Walking the 2000-year-old streets reveals a wealth of architectural styles. Pompeii didn’t segregate its neighborhoods based on income, so you'll find affordable apartments are next to lavish villas. The city’s best-preserved home is the House of the Vetti, where you can admire richly frescoed entertainment rooms, and a central courtyard where a pool is surrounded by a formal garden. The city enjoyed an abundance of water, and used an aqueduct-fed reservoir to supply everything from public fountains to a street-cleaning system.
Parco dei Principi for 4 nights
Parco dei Principi for 4 nights
The luxurious five-star Parco dei Principe sits in an enviable position on the clifftop with access to a private beach surrounded by clear blue waters. The decor of the hotel is of a contemporary style with fresh blue and white interiors, complimenting the lush green views of the botanical gardens outside.
Days can be spent at the private beach or if you prefer, the hotel offers an outdoor pool within tranquil gardens in order to relax in the sun. When evening falls why not try the seafront restaurant and admire the view, or if you are feeling more adventurous take advantage of the hotels shuttle bus and sample of the nightlife in Sorrento.
Your room: Deluxe Seaview
Deluxe Sea View Rooms are the perfect place to marvel at the beauty of Italy's coastline. Rooms feature French balconies and spacious interiors, with shades of blue and white for the tiles and furniture by Gio Ponti.
Monday 17th June 2024
Cook like a local with Seaview
Cook like a local with Seaview
Learn how to prepare classic Italian dishes in a local family kitchen overlooking the Sorrentine coastline. Join your host and instructor to pick up tips and techniques for turning out flawless eggplant parmesan, fresh gnocchi in tomato sauce, and tiramisù during an informal, hands-on lesson. Cap off your lesson by feasting on what you’ve prepared during an al fresco meal on the scenic terrace.
- Connect with a local host and instructor in his family villa on the coast Learn the secrets to making three traditional dishes from scratch
- Relax over lunch or dinner featuring your starter, main dish, and dessert
- Convenient round-trip transportation from the Vico Equense train station.
Wednesday 19th June 2024
Capri Tour | Semi-Private Full Day Experience
Capri Tour | Semi-Private Full Day Experience
Your amazing Capri Tour starts in Sorrento where you will hop on a ferry to Capri with your guide and other travelers on your semi-private tour. Famous for being the most exclusive and upmarket island in the Mediterranean, this is a day to rub elbows with the rich and possibly famous. Your local guide will have tickets ready, ensuring that you will board the morning ferry to the beautiful Island of Capri. Upon arrival, you will set off in a motor boat to go straight to the beautiful and famous Blue Grottoes. Weather permitting, you will stop at the blue grottoes and visit the interior.
Once back in the Capri port, your guide will organize an open-topped taxi to take you and your group up to the clifftop town of Anacapri. Anacapri might look like it is the top of the island, but to reach the peak you will need to take a short ski-lift ride. The view from the top of the island is just stunning and you will be able to capture unique photos of the stunning island, its crystal clear waters, and also the farther island of Ischia and the Gulf of Naples with Mt Vesuvius in the background.
Back down the hill by taxi to Capri with your local expert guide where you will enjoy a short walking tour of the town and the amazing gardens of Augustus. Your guide will leave you with suggestions for lunch (not included in the price of the tour) and some free time activities. This is sure to be the perfect day in Italy!
Private Amalfi Coast Sunset Yacht Cruise
Private Amalfi Coast Sunset Yacht Cruise
It's your final evening, and today's tour will be the perfect way to close your spectacular Italian honeymoon.
Enjoy a truly magical sunset cruise around the breathtakingly beautiful Amalfi Coast on this private sunset yacht cruise aboard OOO's super-luxury 2023 Tornado 38. With an open bar serving wine, beer, and prosecco, relax on the sun deck of this brand-new speedboat.
The 2023 Tornado 38 is designed to be fast, stylish, and the latest word in maritime luxury. Enjoy speeding out to sea, the wind in your hair, to watch the famously stunning sunset over the Amalfi’s charming coastal villages, the dramatic cliffs, ancient rock formations, tiny islands, and the vast ocean.
Thursday 20th June 2024
Private Vehicle from Parco dei Principi to Capodichino Airport
Private Vehicle from Parco dei Principi to Capodichino Airport
This morning you will be picked up from the Parco Dei Principi and privately transferred to Naples Airport, in time for your journey to Ibiza, for your friends wedding!
Flight on EJU 4205
Flight on EJU 4205
| From | To |
|---|---|
| Capodichino Airport (NAP) |
Ibiza (IBZ) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 20-Jun-2024 11:50:00 | 20-Jun-2024 11:50:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| Easyjet | Economy |
What's Included
Your itinerary includes
- International flights
- Private transfer from Rome Airport to hotel
- 3 nights at Anantara Palazzo Naiadi, Rome
- Premium Room with breakfast
- Private golf cart tour of Rome
- Train from Rome to Florence
- 3 nights at the Grand Hotel Minerva
- Deluxe Room with breakfast
- Florence Wine Tour – Small Group
- Train from Florence to Sorrento
- Upgraded first class
- Private transfer from Naples train station to the Grand Hotel Ambasciatori
- Via Pompeii
- 4 nights at the Parco dei Principi, Sorrento
- Upgraded Deluxe Seaview, with breakfast
- Cook like a local with Seaview
- Capri Day Trip
- Private Amalfi Coast sunset cruise
- Private transfer from hotel to Naples Airport
- 24/7 emergency concierge service
Your itinerary excludes
- Transfer to / from train stations
- Local hotel taxes
- Visas (if applicable)
- Travel insurance
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