Arrive at Rome FCO and take the Leonardo Express to Termini or a pre-booked taxi to your central hotel to drop bags; efficient and straightforward arrival plan.
Check into a central hotel (Campo de' Fiori/Pantheon/Trastevere area recommended) and rest after travel; mid-afternoon check-in gives time to explore nearby.
Classic Roman trattoria with warm service and excellent carbonara — book ahead for a cozy honeymoon dinner; typically open 12:00–15:00 and 19:00–23:00.
Visit the Colosseum and the adjoining Forum/Palatine Hill; the sites open around 8:30–9:00 and are best early to avoid heat and crowds. Book skip-the-line timed entry in advance.
Pre-book an early entry to the Vatican Museums (guides recommended) to see the Sistine Chapel before peak crowds; Vatican Museums generally 9:00–18:00 (last entry earlier).
From Napoli Centrale take the Circumvesuviana local train to Sorrento (≈1h); arrive and check into a Sorrento or Positano-area hotel — great base for the Amalfi Coast.
Option to visit Pompeii from Sorrento (Pompeii archaeological park open ~9:00–19:30) — if you prefer a relaxed afternoon in Sorrento, skip Pompeii and enjoy seaside views.
Return to Naples (circumvesuviana/taxi) and board a high-speed Frecciarossa to Firenze Santa Maria Novella (~2h45); book AV/Italo in advance for best fares.
Guided small-group or private wine tour with 2–3 winery stops and tastings; wineries generally welcome visitors between 10:00–18:00 — perfect honeymoon activity.
Private gondola (30–35 min) through quieter canals offers a romantic perspective of Venice — rides are available throughout the day; evening is especially atmospheric.
Take the vaporetto or a guided boat to Murano (glassblowing demonstrations) and colorful Burano (lace & photography). Vaporetto services run widely 8:00–18:00; allow a half-day.
Take Alilaguna water shuttle (~1h) or pre-booked private water taxi (≈20–30 min) depending on budget and luggage; Alilaguna schedule runs frequently in the morning.