Ara & Justin

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!

With your wedding gift we'll enjoy an excursion to the bustling city of Naples, home to mouth-watering pizza, and then head off to Pompeii with well-preserved ancient ruins and Italian treasures. An incredible experience!

On this excursion, we will take a relaxing drive along the Amalfi Coast, the most famous drive in all of Italy, followed by a visit to one of the most famous and beautiful islands, Capri. After a short stop at a local Cameo factory, we proceed by mountain road to the town of Amalfi. In the main square, we will stop to see the magnificent facade of the 12th-century cathedral. We will enjoy some free time to explore this famous maritime village before boarding a local motor launch where we will be transported along the rugged coastline, framed by cliffs that rise from the sea with vineyards and gardens - the island of Capri.

With your wedding gift we will relax at the bar with the ambiance of being in old Europe sampling a cocktail or two before dinner.

In historic Dubrovnic, Croatia, we will shop and eat in Old Town and visit Pile Square, the Dominican Monastery with its finest collection of Renaissance paintings, and the 15th century Rector's Palace that used to be the seat of Dubrovnik Republic government (abolished by Napoleon in 1808).

Visiting south of Florence, we will stroll along the city's political heart flanked by the Palazzo Vecchio. Next, we will visit the town hall and the Uffizi Gallery, one of Italy's leading art galleries. We'll visit the church of the Santa Croce home to frescoes by Giotto and tombs of some of Florence's greatest men: Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and Rossini and no visit would be complete without a tour of the Gallery of the Academy with the original masterpiece David by Michelangelo!

Spoil the bride and groom with a dinner at the famous St. Mark's Square in Venice before they leave for their Mediterranean cruise. You will be sure to create a memory for them that they won't soon forget.

We'll linger along the famous "La Croisette" in Cannes, shop in Nice, tour the Grand Prix circuit, drive through the Old Town of Monaco and visit the Cathedral to see the Changing of the Guards. A great honeymoon experience in the French Riviera. We can't wait!

A gondola ride is the quintessence of romantic Venice! We will enjoy a soothing journey along the canals and be captivated by the glamour and elegance of this true Italian honeymoon experience. We'll be taken to a spectacular water front Venetian restaurant to be wined and dined in style. Simply heaven!

Encourage the happy couple to discover the paradise of Monaco while visiting the greatest casino in the world, Monte Carlo's Grand Casino. At the Rock of Monaco, an ancient walled city overlooking the sea, their guide will escort them on foot through the Old Quarter where they'll have time to explore the vaulted passageways or visit the Palace Square and the 19th century Monaco Cathedral, the final resting place of the Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly.

We will tour through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside towards the historic university city of Pisa. Together, we'll take the panoramic drive along the Arno embankments, visit the Piazza dei Miracoli famous for the celebrated Leaning Tower, and unequalled masterpieces of Romanesque art carried out between the 11th and 12th centuries. This will be a great honeymoon day!

We will tour the city of Athens featuring the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Statue of Lord Byron, Constitution Square, the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Olympic Stadium, the Academy and the University Library. We will then proceed to the Acropolis to begin our visit of this famous architectural masterpiece.

This tour will take us to the heart of the Roman Catholic Religion - The Vatican City, to explore St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museum, and the Sistine Chapel. We'll visit the world famous Vatican Museum, where an exceptional collection of artwork from every era is on display. Then, we'll visit the Sistine Chapel, highlighted by Michelangelo's masterpieces, the impressive frescoes, including the "Last Judgment." Finally, we'll see St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world.

Barcelona, the capital of the Catalonia region, is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world. This vibrancy will capture us as we tour the colorful Gothic Quarter, and savor the beautiful panoramic view from the top of Montjuich. Our honeymoon trip to Spain would not be complete without visiting Gaudi's fabulous Guell Park declared an artistic monument and world heritage site.

Santorini is one of the most spectacular islands in the Mediterranean. It presents the awesome sight of a volcanic crater, partially submerged by the sea. We will Travel by boat directly from the ship to Erinia Cove, on the volcanic island of Nea Kameni. We will step out onto the Daphni lava flow, the oldest lava on the island. The path to the top of the dome is over volcanic sand and lava fragments. We will get to observe large fragments of lava that were ejected in a molten state and cooled very rapidly as they traveled through the air. Upon reaching the summit of the crater at 127 meters, we will relax and enjoy the view of the island of Santorini and the amazing cliff of the caldera. We then sail to the thermal springs of Palea Kameni. The boat will stop in the deep green sulfur springs and we will swim in the mineral rich, warm waters of the Hot Springs. On the return boat trip, we will be dropped off at the small boat harbor of Fira where we will do a round trip in a cable car.

On our walking tour we will view the famous steps of the Festival & Convention Center, which houses the annual world-renowned International Film Festival, where we can enjoy comparing the hand imprints of many film stars in the cement just around and behind the building. We will then stroll on the seaside palm-lined boulevard of La Croisette, with fine sand beaches on one side and chic boutiques and hotel palaces on the other. Walking back by Rue d'Antibes, the main shopping street of Cannes, we will cross the Allees de La Liberte Square, to walk up to the charming old town of Le Suquet and its 17th-century Provenal Gothic church. There we will enjoy a beautiful view of the whole town, the harbor, the ocean and Ste-Marguerite Island.

We will explore the quintessential wine region of Tuscany, learning about the history of the distinctive and historical wine making region of Italy. Our expert guides will share with us their vast knowledge of wine, and more important, offer us a sampling of some of their favorites. Tuscany is not only famous for its wine but also its olive oil. We will taste some of the famous Crostini Toscano as we learn why extra virgin olive oil plays such an important role in Italian Cuisine.

Why settle for a standard room especially on this special time. With your gift, we can plan ahead and upgrade to a romantic suite on our once in a lifetime trip!

What better way to enhance our fine dining experience than with our chosen bottle of exceptional wine.Cheers!

What could be better than knowing we'll have breakfast to enjoy between the sheets? We'll order eggs florentine, cinnamon rolls, freshly squeezed orange juice and hot coffee which all seem to taste better served to us in bed!

It's casual, fun and perfect for an afternoon lunch. With so many restaurants in town, we'll choose the most perfect, casual restaurant where we'll take delight in the juiciest burgers, fresh sandwiches, chicken and fries!

We will start our evening by discovering the Santorini area. Then we'll visit the city center and rub shoulders with the locals. We won't plan on dining until late, just like the locals, and then if we have any energy left we'll dance at one of the many hotspots. What a fun evening!

Treat the bride and groom to a world-class cuisine prepared tableside as they are surrounded by grandeur reminiscent of ocean liners from an era gone by.

A table will be reserved for us at our favorite restaurant. We can choose from fresh fruits, freshly baked pastries, breakfast meats, scrambled eggs, French toast, hash browns, juice and coffee. Give us the works we need our energy on our getaway.

We will have to choose from all the local Italian restaurants in town to reserve the perfect table in the most romantic setting. We will tantalize our taste buds with homemade pasta, Panini, fresh Seafood, select an Italian vino and enjoy the best dessert ever, ending with a cup of cappuccino. Now that's amore!

We’ll love a night just to ourselves! Indulging in the romantic ambiance, we’ll enjoy tantalizing cuisine at our favorite restaurant and make a toast to our lives together!

We would love just one more night to celebrate and indulge in romance! At our favorite restaurant we’ll enjoy spectacular cuisine and sip on classical cocktails and concoctions while toasting to us and our ‘last’ night on our escape in paradise!

We look forward to reserving an intimate candlelit dinner. We'll choose a quiet restaurant with a warm atmosphere, outstanding cuisine and impeccable service.

Tapas, small bite-sized dishes, are a popular alternative to full meals in Spain. We will visit 2 different "tascas" or restaurants to taste these Spanish delights. Hopping from locale to locale, gobbling tapas is a great alternative to a full sit-down meal and a fun way to sample food that you might never dream of trying.

With so many ice cream parlors in town, we'll try everything from hot fudge sundaes to soft serve ice cream and thick milkshakes. Who cares about the diet on our fantastic getaway!

Thank you for allowing us to pre-plan our trip. It all goes towards having the ultimate getaway made possible by your generous registry gift.

We'll need a spa day just to ourselves! We will sit back, relax and indulge in a rejuvenating and revitalizing spa treatment or massage to help soothe our tense muscles and to help us get back in the groove.

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

We will experience the special indulgence of a couple's massage lying side-by-side being pampered with exotic oils that hydrate the skin, rejuvenate senses, and leave us refreshed and revitalized. We want to reserve our spa treatments early for this ultimate spa experience!

We can plan to start our trip with a romantic flair! What better way than with the decadence of this unbeatable combination?

As aspiring oenophiles, or people who just like wine, we'll spend a day at our desired winery enjoying the entertaining and knowledgeable explanation of the winemaking process, followed by a tasting of some of the finest wines!