Alicia & Christopher

One honeymoon date we can't miss! A day tour of Ancient Rome! An exciting journey through history and its legends, stories and anecdotes. With our guide we will begin at the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine, then take a leisurely stroll through the Roman Forum and the Imperial Fori to the Capitol Hill, ending up at the Pantheon, Hadrian's temple dedicated to all the pagan gods. What a great day!

After a romantic honeymoon dinner, we'll experience Rome by night! We will stroll to the unforgettable Trevi Fountain, then on to the Roman Pantheon built in 27 BC to sample the most praised ice cream in Italy. Next, we will have a nightcap at the Piazza Navona, considered the most beautiful square in Rome with its 3 Bernini fountains. We can't wait!

On the bike tour we will peddle to the top Seville attractions such as the Golden Tower (Torre del Oro), Plaza de España and Maria Luisa Park. And most exciting, we will get to see two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one morning: Seville Cathedral and Royal Alcazar Palace.

We will discover the heart of Rome as we gently cruise along the River Tiber, absorbing the historical and architectural richness of our romantic honeymoon Destination. That's Amore!

We feel it wouldn't be right to visit Germany without paying homage to its dark history. On our last day in Munich we will visit the town of Dachau to take a tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. After our tour we will take in the botanical beauty and elaborate architecture with a visit the Dachau Palace and Court Garden.

The enchanting old-world town of Fussen lies in the foot hills of the Alps, framed by one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the world. Traveling by rail on small group guided tour from Munich, we'll tour the ethereal Neuschwanstein Castle, be taken to the best vantage points; the lake, the postcard-perfect aerial view of the equally beautiful Hohenschwangau Castle and to the waterfall gorge.

With your wedding gift we will visit and see the natural and artistic beauty of the small medieval villages just outside Rome. Visiting Frascati, famous worldwide for its wine and sample the local product, viewing the scenery, the small villages and the wine there is so delicious! So much to see and enjoy on our honeymoon!

A day of sightseeing isn't complete without trying the local food. So while touring the sights of Paris, your gift will treat us to a lunch with views of the Eiffel Tower.

This hop on hop off bus tour takes us to Munich's famous sights such as the Pinakotheken art museums, the world famous Hofbrauhaus, the National Theater with the Royal Palace, Marienplatz and the Viktualien market with its colorful outdoor stalls.

We will visit the city of Rome on our honeymoon and experience the amazing history it has to offer. Admiring the architecture and soaking up the culture as we explore the city at our own pace, as we hop on and hop off an antique trolley car!

On our walking tour we'll visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. The Vatican is one of the most interesting and breathtakingly beautiful sites in the world, with some very interesting stories, and our personal guide has all the scoop!

What a romantic evening as the ship drifts out to sea for a night under a blanket of stars. With your gift we will reserve a table to enjoy a spectacular dinner at sea captivated by a picture perfect sunset.

With your gift we will reserve a night in a hotel located in the heart of downtown Munich. The hotel is located in Marienplat, the site of the world famous Christmas market, Christkindlmarkt.  Here we will experience Christmas at its very best, with stalls selling crafts, sweets, cakes, food, mulled wine and other delights.

With your gift we will reserve a room at a hotel in the romantic city of Venice, Italy. Our stay in Venice will let us experience the unique charm that Venice has to offer. 

With your gift we will reserve a night at our hotel in Rome!  We will be spending Christmas Eve and Christmas in Rome and going to Midnight Mass at the Vatican. Your gift to us will allow us to rest in luxury before heading out on foot to experience the rich history of Rome. 

With your wedding gift we will reserve a night in the "City of Love", Paris, France!  On the last leg of our trip, we will don a beret, sip French wine, and munch of baguettes while taking in the beauty of the city.  Our sightseeing in Paris will include The Lourve, Notre Dame Cathedral, and of course the Eiffel Tower. 

With your gift we will reserve a one night stay at a Bed & Breakfast in Herxheim am berg, Germany.  This small town on the southwestern edge of Germany is where Alicia's great-grandparents lived and home to many Trauths even today. We will make a visit to the Eugen Trauth & Sohne bakery in the morning before leaving for Venice, Italy. 

With your gift we will be able upgrade our lodging to the hotel's Honeymoon Suite!   We will use these upgrades for our lodging in:  Munich, Germany; Venice, Italy; Rome, Italy; Paris, France

Help us cheers to Alicia's heritage and Chris's tastebuds with a stop at a German Biergarten. If you're lucky, we'll bring you back a Beer stein so you can pretend beer in America is as good as the Germans make it.

While there's "no place like home for the holidays", this Christmas we'll be travelling to the tune of "home is wherever I'm with you."  With your gift we will treat ourselves to our first Christmas dinner as a married couple together in the Holy City.

We will dine at this gem of a restaurant, snuggled in a small street off the chic Parisian boulevard, the Champs Elysees. Elaborate culinary art, traditional Parisian brasserie ambience, and first-rate service fuse to create a truly unforgettable honeymoon dining experience for us to remember for years to come.

We look forward to this honeymoon evening of live entertainment, refined cuisine, and outstanding service in a truly unique setting. Soaking up the sights and relaxing in an intimate atmosphere as the talented musicians perform classic songs inspired by the unforgettable backdrop of Paris. How Romantic!

We would love to shop around for our favorite piece of art as a cherished keepsake from our once in a lifetime trip. This gift will adorn our home for many years to come!

A scooter is a fun and casual way to see the sights of our honeymoon destination. No need to fix our hair for this trip!

Thank you for allowing us to pre-plan our trip. It all goes towards having the ultimate getaway made possible by your generous gift. Chris and I will remember this tour of Europe for a lifetime. Our experiences on this trip will undoubtedly shape our future vacations together as a family. 

We'll kickstart our trip and toast to our lives together as we uncork the effervescence of a bottle of champagne. Cheers!

After all of the sightseeing in Rome, we'll need a relaxing spa day just to ourselves! We will sit back, relax and indulge in a rejuvenating and revitalizing couple's massage to help soothe our tense muscles and to prepare us for our tour of Seville, Spain.

Southern Spain has a rich wine country in Malaga, located just 30 minutes from our hotel. We'll spend a day at the winery enjoying a tour of the vineyard, followed by a tasting of some of the finest wines!