Top European Honeymoon Travel Ideas
Our top European honeymoon ideas offer picturesque, romantic and adventurous destinations. Book your place on one of these Culture Trip adventures and discover the best experiences in Europe for newlyweds.
If you’re planning a honeymoon tour, Europe is home to some of the most romantic destinations on Earth, from sailing around Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast on board a luxury yacht, to floating over the fairytale rock formations of Cappadocia in Turkey via hot air balloon. Then there’s the option of soaking in hot springs in Iceland, hopefully watching the Northern Lights dance across the sky. Putting together a European honeymoon? We’ve done all the hard work for you. These are the most romantic European honeymoon ideas around, bookable through Culture Trip.
Northern Italy, for famous old cities and wine in the Tuscan hills
Nothing says romance more than the centuries-old cities and picture-postcard countryside of Northern Italy — and Culture Trip’s nine-day Rail Trip manages to find the perfect balance between the region’s buzzing urban centres and beautiful rural landscapes. Visit some of the world’s most famous landmarks, including the Colosseum and Ponte Vecchio, sample olive oil and wine in the rolling hills of Tuscany and stop in at serene Lake Como, known for its famous residents, including Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney.
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Next available from 1st Jan 1970
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STARTS AT
Rome, Lazio
ENDS AT
Milan, Lombardia
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
14
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Iceland, for hiking through volcanic landscapes and seeing the Northern Lights
There’s a good reason Iceland is known as the Land of Fire and Ice — there are around 130 volcanic mountains and 269 named glaciers, making for a seriously spectacular landscape that offers the perfect setting for a romantic honeymoon in Europe. Discover Iceland’s best attractions, as well as lesser-known sights on Culture Trip’s five-day Iceland trip. Begin married life soaking in natural hot springs and gazing at the Northern Lights, taking in the waterfalls that inspired The Lord of the Rings and enjoying a snowmobile tour of a glacier.
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Next available from 21st Oct 2023
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STARTS AT
Reykjavik, Iceland
ENDS AT
Reykjavik, Iceland
DURATION
5
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Turkey, for colourful bazaars and historic sites
Turkey makes an unforgettable honeymoon destination. Sitting at the gateway between Europe and Asia, it boasts spectacular landscapes, colourful bazaars and dazzling historic sites. Culture Trip’s 12-day group trip takes in some of the most romantic sites in Turkey, from floating above Cappadocia’s distinctive rock formations in a hot air balloon, to exploring the otherworldly Rose and Red Valleys. The trip finishes up in Antalya, where you can wander the historic cobblestone streets and swim in the sparkling turquoise waters of the Turkish Riviera.
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Next available from 13th Oct 2023
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STARTS AT
Istanbul, Turkey
ENDS AT
Antalya, Turkey
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
18
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, for island hopping and clifftop walks
Island hopping around the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia offers some of the country’s most quintessential romantic experiences. There are turquoise waters to swim in, hidden bays and secluded beaches to discover, and dramatic cliff top walks to enjoy, as well as ancient castles, historic towns and wild, uninhabited islands to explore. If you want to pack all this into one trip, join Culture Trip’s Dalmatian Coast trip, which starts in Split and travels around the coast. Couples will love taking photos in the lavender fields of Hvar, wandering around the Medieval squares of Korčula and kayaking around Marjan Hill off the coast of Split.
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Next available from 29th Mar 2024
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STARTS AT
Split, Croatia
ENDS AT
Dubrovnik, Croatia
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Greek Cyclades, for a whirlwind island-hopping adventure
Is there a more romantic way to toast your honeymoon than by watching the sun go down over Santorini’s blue-domed, white-washed buildings? We think not, which is why we end our eight-day Greek odyssey doing precisely that. It’s the perfect spot to reflect on visiting the Acropolis in Athens and reminisce about the charming fishing villages of Milos and the pristine Mediterranean beaches of Naxos. The beauty of Greece as a honeymoon destination is that you don’t have to choose between beach relaxation and culturally enriching getaway – this trip does both in spades.
From US$2056
Next available from 28th Apr 2024
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STARTS AT
Athens, Greece
ENDS AT
Santorini Island, Greece
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Maja Proescholdt and Gethin Morgan contributed additional reporting to this article.
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