The best Europe honeymoon destinations can be as varied as the Amalfi Coast, Prague or the Swiss Alps. Wedded Wonderland plans destination weddings across Europe, with first-hand knowledge of its seasons, stays and distinctive escapes. From Lake Como and Tuscany to nearby countries worth exploring, discover where to honeymoon by season and travel style.
Italy is the most requested honeymoon country in Europe, and with good reason. Coast, lakes, countryside and cities sit within easy reach, so a single trip can take in two or three very different settings. Our Italy destination guide covers the regions where we plan weddings.
The Amalfi Coast is Italy's classic honeymoon, with cliffside villages, lemon groves and long lunches above the sea. A private boat day to Capri or along the coast is the best way to see it.
Le Sirenuse in Positano and Belmond Hotel Caruso in Ravello are two of the coast's most celebrated stays, each with sweeping views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. May to June and September bring warm weather without the peak summer crowds. Our May honeymoon guide explains why late spring suits the coast so well.
Lake Como is the most romantic of the Italian lakes, with villa gardens, Riva boat rides and quiet lakeside dining. It suits couples who want elegance and calm in equal measure.
Passalacqua, a restored eighteenth-century villa in Moltrasio, offers just a handful of suites, while Villa d'Este in Cernobbio is a lakeside institution. May to September is the season, with September especially lovely as the water stays warm and the crowds thin. Our September honeymoon guide features the lake.
Florence is the classic start to a Tuscany honeymoon, with Michelangelo's David at the Galleria dell'Accademia, the Uffizi and long dinners in the Oltrarno. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze sits in a Renaissance palazzo surrounded by one of the largest private gardens in the city.
Tuscany offers a slower honeymoon of vineyards, hill towns and long evenings in a restored borgo. Couples spend days tasting in Chianti and Montalcino, cycling between villages or cooking with local producers.
Borgo Santo Pietro, with its own farm and kitchen garden, is a leader in farm-to-table sustainability. Castello di Casole, a restored castle estate near Siena, suits couples who want space. May to October is the season, with the grape harvest in September and October. Our October honeymoon guide covers harvest season.
Puglia, in Italy's heel, is a quieter alternative to the Amalfi Coast, with whitewashed towns, ancient olive groves and turquoise coves. Its masserie, fortified farmhouses turned into hotels, set the tone.
Masseria Moroseta near Ostuni is a small, low-impact retreat among olive trees, and Borgo Egnazia near Fasano offers a village-style resort by the sea. June to September brings beach weather.
Venice is best as the beginning or end of an Italy honeymoon, with private gondola evenings, palazzo stays and quiet early mornings before the city wakes. A few nights are enough to feel its rhythm.
Aman Venice occupies a sixteenth-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, and Belmond Hotel Cipriani sits on Giudecca with a pool and gardens rare in the city. April to June and September to October are the most comfortable months.
Greece offers honeymoons for every pace, from ancient Athens to caldera views, beach clubs and car-free harbours. Ferries and short flights connect the islands, so pairing two is easy. Our Greece destination guide covers the islands where we plan weddings.
Santorini is Greece's most famous honeymoon island, known for its caldera views and sunsets over the Aegean. A private catamaran around the caldera, with a swim at the hot springs, is a highlight.
Canaves Oia offers cave suites with private plunge pools carved into the cliffs. May to October is the season, with June bringing long, warm days. Our June honeymoon guide features the island.
Mykonos pairs lively beach clubs with quiet coves for two, and it combines easily with Santorini. Its whitewashed Chora is at its best in the early evening.
Kensho Psarou sits above one of the island's most sheltered beaches. June to September is the season, with June and September quieter than the height of summer.
Athens is the natural start to a Greek honeymoon, with the Acropolis, world-class museums and rooftop dinners facing the Parthenon. From the port of Piraeus, Hydra is a short ferry ride away, an island with no cars where donkeys and water taxis set the pace.
Hotel Grande Bretagne overlooks Syntagma Square, with Acropolis views from its rooftop. On Hydra, Orloff Resort offers a small, quiet stay in a restored mansion. April to June and September to October avoid the city's summer heat.
Crete is Greece's largest island, with Venetian harbours, mountain villages and long sandy beaches. It suits couples who want variety and a slower pace in one place.
Blue Palace, Elounda, on Crete's northeast coast, looks out to the island of Spinalonga. May to October brings warm, settled weather.
France offers a honeymoon of lavender fields, coastal glamour and some of the world's finest dining. Our France destination guide covers the regions where we plan weddings.
Provence and the French Riviera combine hilltop villages and lavender fields with the coastline from Nice to Cap d'Antibes. Many couples begin with two nights in Paris before heading south, and Marseille, one of France's oldest cities, makes a lively base for the coast, with Notre-Dame de la Garde above the harbour.
La Bastide de Gordes looks across the Luberon from a hilltop village, and Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc sits on the tip of Cap d'Antibes. Le Bristol Paris makes a refined start in the capital. June to September is the season, with lavender at its peak from late June to July. Our July honeymoon guide covers Provence in bloom.
Spain and Portugal pair Andalusian cities, island coves and coastal dunes with river vineyards. Both have a long season, from spring to autumn.
Seville, on the banks of the Guadalquivir, is southern Spain's most romantic city, with orange-scented plazas, flamenco and late tapas evenings. Its Cathedral, La Giralda tower and the Real Alcázar gardens are best explored early in the day.
Hotel Alfonso XIII, a landmark of Andalusian architecture, sits beside the Alcázar. Many couples continue to Granada for the Alhambra or to the white villages of the Sierra. March to May and October to November bring mild weather.
The Balearic Islands offer secluded coves, country fincas and a relaxed Mediterranean pace, with Barcelona a short flight away. Mallorca suits couples who want quiet, while Ibiza balances calm days with a livelier evening scene.
Cap Rocat, a former military fortress on Mallorca's coast, offers private sea-view suites. Six Senses Ibiza, on the island's north coast, runs an established sustainability programme. May to October is the season.
Portugal offers a varied honeymoon in a compact country, from Lisbon's trams and viewpoints to the dunes of Comporta and the terraced vineyards of the Douro. Each region is within a few hours' drive of the next.
Sublime Comporta sits among pine forests close to the Atlantic, and Six Senses Douro Valley overlooks the river and its vineyards. April to October brings warm, reliable weather. Our Portugal destination guide covers the country in more depth.
Beyond the classic four countries, these destinations add the Adriatic, Istanbul and the Turkish coast, two of Europe's most romantic cities and its finest winter honeymoon.
Croatia pairs walled old towns with island-hopping along the Adriatic. A private yacht between Dubrovnik, Hvar and the smaller islands is the most memorable way to travel.
Villa Dubrovnik looks across the water to the old town. May to June and September bring warm seas with fewer visitors than midsummer.
Turkey pairs the history of Istanbul with the quiet bays and gulet cruises of the Aegean coast. It suits couples who want a great city and a Mediterranean beach in one honeymoon.
In Istanbul, a private Bosphorus cruise shows the city's European and Asian shores, and the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque sit a short walk apart. Çırağan Palace Kempinski, a former Ottoman palace on the water, makes a memorable start.
Six Senses Kaplankaya, set on a peninsula near Bodrum, focuses on wellness and space. May to October is the season. Our Turkey destination guide covers more of the coast.
Amsterdam suits couples drawn to art and design, with the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk all close together. A private canal cruise at dusk is the most romantic way to see the city.
Pulitzer Amsterdam spans a row of canal houses on the Prinsengracht. April to May brings tulip season, and the city pairs easily with Paris by fast train.
Prague is one of Europe's most romantic cities, with Baroque architecture, pastel facades and spires above the Vltava. Couples walk Charles Bridge early, before the crowds, and spend evenings at concerts in historic halls.
Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel, occupies a former monastery below Prague Castle. April to June and September to October are the most comfortable months, and December brings Christmas markets.
The Swiss Alps make Europe a winter honeymoon destination, with chalets, mountain spas and some of the world's best skiing. Summer brings hiking, lakes and wildflowers.
The Chedi Andermatt pairs alpine design with a large spa, and Badrutt's Palace Hotel in St. Moritz is one of the most storied hotels in the Alps. December to March is the snow season. Our December and Switzerland guides cover the season in more depth.
The best time to honeymoon in Europe depends on the setting. Spring (May to June) and autumn (September to October) suit Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with warm weather and fewer crowds.
July and August are peak summer, ideal for the islands and Northern Europe, though Mediterranean hotspots are busier and warmer. December to March is the season for the Alps. Our guide on when to go on honeymoon explains how to balance weather, crowds and availability.
Start with the pace you want, then choose a pairing that keeps travel time short. Lake Como and the Amalfi Coast, Santorini and Mykonos, Provence and the Riviera, or Lisbon and the Douro all combine easily.
From Australia, most European honeymoons begin with a long-haul flight of around a day with one stop, so allow at least two weeks. Our guide to the ideal honeymoon length helps plan the time for each region.
Australians can usually visit the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. The EU's ETIAS travel authorisation is due to apply to visa-exempt travellers, and it will carry a fee. Requirements, dates and fees can change, so please confirm them on the official site before booking.
Many of our couples marry at Lake Como, in Tuscany or on the Amalfi Coast, then honeymoon a short flight away. Planning the two together means the celebration flows straight into the escape, with no long journey in between.
We help pair regions, secure the villas and island suites that book a year ahead, and time the route to the season. Our honeymoon packages, destination wedding packages and Europe destination guide are good places to begin.
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Jillian Arambulo is the Editorial and Content Writer at Wedded Wonderland, specialising in branded content strategy. Her writing spans luxury lifestyle, travel, culture, beauty and emerging trends, bringing together comprehensive guides and features that connect readers with the places, ideas and experiences worth discovering.
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