Best of Spain and Italy for Couples: Seville to Ravello

Seville is Spain’s most romantic city and is steeped in the preserved ambiance of its past. Your flight will land at the Seville Airport, where your private transfer will greet you upon your arrival. After settling in to the comforts of your luxurious accommodation, the remainder of the day will be yours for an immersive walk through the most charming neighborhood in the city: Barrio Santa Cruz. The antique walls winding along cobbled lanes and reflect the former Jewish quarter. Whitewashed facades and charismatic patios lead to picturesque outdoor cafes.

In the morning, you will enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your guide greets you to introduce you to the fascinating highlights of Spain’s most romantic city, beginning with the Seville Cathedral. The cathedral remains the largest Gothic structure in the world and a symbol of the city. An octagonal fountain trickles at the center of the plaza and was once used for religious ablutions. The Main Chapel maintains the retablo, which is a masterful woodcarving of Gothic design that features 45 scenes from the lives of Jesus and Mary.

Ronda is an exotic mountain town that captivates its visitors with dramatic cliffs and architecture. Your private driver will escort you on a scenic drive outside of Seville to reach the gorgeous plateau on which the town stands. The scent of parched stone mixes with the aroma of slowly cooking stew. The charming streets wind between classic restaurants, hidden doorways, ancient Arab baths, and the celebrated ghosts of American Europhiles, such as Orson Welles and Ernest Hemingway.

The city of Cordoba will set the scene for a cinematic love story. Your private transfer will greet you at your hotel after breakfast and escort you to the marvelous collection of medieval lanes, wrought-iron balconies, flickering lamps, and colorful potted plants. Your guide will lead you to the famous Mezquita, which is the mosque that crowns the city’s Islamic architecture. Upon reaching Granada, the rousing spirit of the romantic city will capture your heart with its opulent silhouette of Alhambra palace. You can also venture into the Cuevas Los Tarantos, which is one of the best-known Flamenco caves in the city.

Granada boasts an ancient charm that emanates from the cobblestone streets that wrap around Alhambra palace. In the morning, you will reach the gates of the Alhambra palace and will immediately notice the preserved ambiance of the Moorish kingdom. The Alhambra acted as the residence of Moorish rulers for approximately 250 years between the 13th and 15th centuries. You will enter the fascinating complex and venture to the illustrious centerpiece that is known as the Palacios Nazaríes. The design of the complex embodies the sophistication of the Islamic architectural style.

The city of Rome offers an inspiring journey into the past. Couples can stroll along the iconic walkways of the Tiber River and the Trevi Fountain, snack on gelato near the Spanish Steps, and enjoy an espresso in Piazza Navona. Your flight will land at Fiumicino Airport, where your private transfer will escort you to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city. The ancient streets of Rome will welcome you before your guide greets you in the hotel lobby. You will stroll through the city to find the Pantheon and other iconic sites that should not be missed in the city.

In the morning, you will reach Vatican City, which is the smallest independent state in the world. Pope Julius II founded the complex in the 16th century, and it contains a museum that hosts one of the world’s greatest art collections. After wandering through the remarkable halls of the museum, you will reach the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo painted the ceiling in the 16th century with an ambitious idea of depicting the creation as described in the Bible’s Book of Genesis. You will be able to see it all during your visit and tour.

The day will be yours to enjoy the fascinating wonders in and around Rome at your preferred pace, such as riding bicycles along the Appian Way in search of ancient tombs and wandering around the twisting lanes across the Tiber River in the Trastevere neighborhood. For a marvelous adventure outside of Rome, you will travel to the village of Calcata, which overlooks the wooded valley. The medieval settlement was abandoned in the 1930s and was later repopulated by artists who wanted to create an alternative setting for romance, spirit, and charm.

Caserta Palace embodies the romantic ideals of opulent architecture. Your private transfer will escort you away from Rome and toward the Amalfi Coast. During your drive, you will stop at the regal grounds of Caserta Palace. The palace is often compared to Versailles due to its grandeur and pristine opulence. The breathtaking beauty will make you feel like royalty when stepping through the marble halls of the complex. The gardens are a spectacle of Baroque opulence and are accompanied by charming fountains and pools.

Ravello offers a peaceful escape along the Amalfi Coast at an altitude of nearly 1,198 feet above sea level. The hidden treasure offers gorgeous panoramas over the Tyrrhenian Sea and the surrounding mountains and ravines. Your private driver will greet you at your hotel and escort you along the 25 miles of coastline between Positano and Vietri sul Mare. The picturesque town of Positano is built into the cliffside. A trail known as Lover’s Walk travels between Spiaggia Grande to the coves of Fornillo and invites visitors to dip into the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

You can bask in the sensual secrets of your romance with the day at your leisure along the Amalfi Coast. You can venture to Pompeii for a day of wandering the preserved ancient city or travel to the Capri for an excursion into the heart of luxurious island life. You can also step away from the beaten path to explore the best-kept secret on the Bay of Naples: the island of Procida. The fortress along terra Murata retains its fortified walls of the 16th century. The walls host a fantastic view over the water for an inspiring panorama that stretches across the Bay of Naples to Capri.

This morning, your private transfer will greet you at the hotel after breakfast and escort you around the Bay of Naples.