Classic Italian Honeymoons - The Best Surprise Honeymoon Experiences for Couples

August is the month of summer weddings and amore in the air. Nowhere more so than Italy - which is home to some of the most classic and romantic honeymoon (or ‘luna de miele’) destinations and experiences in the world.

Widely regarded as the most romantic country in the world, Italy is a top honeymoon spot for newlyweds from the UK, US, and beyond.

The Blind Experiences team has its heart firmly rooted in Italy, and a little of the country’s romantic spirit finds its way into everything they do. That’s why we are the perfect people to plan a surprise honeymoon in Italy!

Ready to make the most of your Italian honeymoon?

Here’s a selection of some of the best independently owned and run hotels and experiences across three classic Italian locations:

The Three Best Surprise Honeymoon Destinations in Italy

1. Castello di Reschio

Though it opened as a hotel only few years ago, this thousand-year-old castle in northern Umbria has already become one of the world’s most desired destinations. Meticulously restored and reimagined into a spectacular luxury hotel, exuding effortless style, by the Bolza family, Reschio offers guests a slice of timeless Italy.

The vibe is one of relaxed elegance and immersion into the Umbrian landscape and laid-back pace of life. Find yourself in the Umbria hills riding Andalusian horses, indulging in homemade produce, or simply unwinding by the pool.

All of the castle’s sophisticated rooms and suites are unique, with bespoke furniture, antique ornaments and locally-crafted textiles.

Nature comes first at Reschio and this protection and celebration of the natural environment is a perfect example of the sustainability values we hold dear at Blind Experiences. Guests can go “careful foraging” – sympathetically wandering through the landscape, searching for little-known or forgotten plants with botanical expert Nencia.

Farming is of course organic, but at Reschio ,this is taken a step further, with a plan to be fully biodynamic and synergic. That means vegetables grown as nature intended: mingling with flowers, herbs and fruit bushes, all working together.

And at the center of it all? Bees. Reschio’s meadows and forests are home to thriving colonies of honeybees, producing rich millefiori honey—a testament to the health of the ecosystem. Everything harvested on the estate finds its way onto your plate at the hotel’s restaurants, where commerce, community, culture, and conservation come together in one deliciously romantic vision of sustainable living.

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2. Villa Cimbrone

Perched on a hill in the jewel-box town of Ravello, Villa Cimbrone stands out as one of the most romantic gardens in Italy, set in a peerless location overlooking the oh-so blue sea and the lush Mediterranean hills.

One of the most recognizable and iconic properties along southern Italy’s Amalfi Coast, this hotel is steeped in pedigree. As a villa, it enjoyed its heyday in the 1920s when it used to be a retreat for the Bloomsbury Group, hosting writers like E.M Forster, Virginia Woolfe, and DH Laurence, alongside politicians like Sir Winston Churchill and actress Greta Garbo. It opened as a hotel in the 1960s, inspiring writer Gore Vidal to describe its famous Terrace of Infinity as follows:

“I was asked by an American magazine what was the most beautiful place that I had ever seen in all my travels and I said the view from the belvedere of the Villa Cimbrone on a bright winter’s day when the sky and the sea were each so vividly blue that it was not possible to tell one from the other.”

For spoiling luxury, sober elegance and utter romance, this hotel, which has been owned and run by the Vuilleumier family for over five generations, is a dream come true. Villa Cimbrone offers a selection of exquisite rooms featuring vaulted ceilings, frescoes, tiled floors, and antiques. But it’s the fairytale gardens, which roll away to the cliff edge that really set this hotel apart. Parts of the gardens are open to the public during the day, but guests have this utterly magical and fragrant place to themselves in the evenings and early morning. The kidney shaped pool at the property is set in a private area of the gardens, while the Michelin-starred Flauto di Pan restaurant, perched on a terrace overlooking the Gulf of Salerno, is a romantic treat.

Ravello is perfect base for a Blind Experiences surprise honeymoon with a plethora of secret, romantic adventures designed just for two, awaiting along the poetic and dream-like Amalfi coast.

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3. Venissa

Sitting pretty on the tiny island of Mazzorbo in the Venice lagoon, Venissa is a tranquil getaway in the heart of one of the most visited cities in the world. Best of all, it has a unique wine project at its heart. Built by the Bisol family, famous for their prosecco, Venissa was created to help to protect the rare and ancient dorona di Venezia grape variety, which was almost obliterated by a huge flood in 1966. The family rediscovered this indigenous grape variety and replanted it in the walled vineyard at Venissa.

Here, food is just as important as wine - Venissa is home to one of Venice’s finest Michelin-starred restaurants run by Francesco Brutto, who was named Italy's best young chef in 2016 and 2017, and Chiara Pavan who was named ‘’Best Female Chef in Italy’’ by the Espresso Guide 2019, and International Chef of the Year awarded by Elle Gourmet.

The property comprises five relaxed rooms, all with exposed-beam ceilings, hardwood floors, and antique furnishings merging with modern accents to create an atmosphere of warmth and calm.

The hustle and bustle of Venice is just a 50-minute boat ride away, while the colourful island of Burano is connected to Mazzorbo by a bridge.

A stay at the Venissa Wine Resort is a brilliant way to experience the relaxing nature of the area. Here, guests can immerse themselves in nature, disconnect and experience true lagoon life, while exploring the charming streets and embracing a range of immersive local experiences.

Surprise Honeymoon with Blind Experiences

Remember, these are simply suggestions for where you might stay as part of a larger surprise honeymoon itinerary. One that’s thoughtfully designed around you and your partner.

At Blind Experiences, we collaborate only with like-minded travel experts who curate the most personal, meaningful, and sustainable experiences.

So why choose a Blind Experiences surprise honeymoon?

Because it’s the ultimate “no-stress, all-delight” kind of escape. After all the planning and excitement of your wedding, you won’t have to lift a finger. We’ve got everything covered.

You won’t know where you’re going (or how many places!) or what you’ll be doing, so opening each Blind Experiences envelope will feel like unwrapping a series of unforgettable gifts! You’ll carry the magic and spontaneity of your wedding into your honeymoon, living out your travel dreams in ways you never saw coming.

But the best part? You’ll share every wow-moment with the person you love most.

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