Orient-Express Hotels in Italy Offer Ultimate Romantic Honeymoons

In Venice - the city embraced by lovers through the ages – the historic Hotel Cipriani provides the breathtaking backdrop for a special 'Just the Two of Us' package available from now until November 11, 2012 priced at €3,550 for two night's stay.

Champagne and flowers welcome newlyweds to Junior Suites scattered with rose petals, flickering candles, soft lighting and seductive music. Also included is a candlelit dinner for two at Fortuny Restaurant or Cip's Club, along with lunch in the poolside restaurant and a couple’s massage in the Casanova Wellness Centre.

Couples can explore Venice aboard a new Vaporetto dell'Arte waterbus visiting the city’s extraordinary cultural and historic attractions.

Villa San Michele

In the verdant hills above Florence, historic Villa San Michele is a fairytale retreat set in dreamy surroundings, perfect for a magical wedding or honeymoon experience. The ultra-luxurious Renaissance villa offers two days and two nights in a Junior Suite amid the romance of Tuscany with the ‘Just the Two of Us’ package.

Priced at €2,730 and available until November 11, 2012, the special offer welcomes couples with champagne and flowers on arrival, including many other Orient-Express touches for a memorable stay exploring the city of the Medicis.

Romance is in abundance with sheets of Egyptian cotton and a suite decorated with rose petals, perfumed candles and scented soaps produced by the famous Farmacia di Santa Maria Novella. Unforgettable moments include lunch by the pool, a sunset boat-tour along the Arno River and a romantic candlelight dinner at La Loggia Restaurant with enchanting views over one of the world’s most magical cities.

Optional activities extend to a hot air balloon tour and sightseeing by helicopter or vintage car. Romantic dinners can also be arranged in a secluded corner with a violinist.

Hotel Splendido

"I found my love in Portofino" claims the celebrated song, and this little corner of paradise is certainly one of the most romantic in Italy, and a favorite of the world's rich and famous. Combine heavenly views of the Italian Riviera with the renowned cuisine of this region and personalized service of the ‘Weddings in Portofino’ package at the iconic Hotel Splendido and enjoy a simply unforgettable experience!

New and refurbished suites at the hotel include Portofino’s largest and most dramatically situated Exclusive Suites, offering astonishing views and magnificent balconies or terraces overlooking the Tigullio Gulf. The Presidential Suite is the ultimate in luxury, with four magnificent terraces boasting panoramic views. Bvlgari and Penhaligon's toiletries simply add to the feeling of indulgent luxury.

Hotel Caruso

Further south, perched on a verdant cliff with jaw-dropping views of the spectacular Amalfi Coast, romance is in the air at Hotel Caruso in the picturesque village of Ravello, where the lure of ancient buildings, cobbled streets and magnificent villas combine with ultimate opulence.

Hotel Caruso rises to the occasion with its fairytale atmosphere for a magical wedding or blessing experience, and can be reserved exclusively for more intimate events.

Events can be enlivened with a range of entertainment options, from classical musicians to DJs, a magician, “crazy waiters” making guests laugh, sing and cheer, or a mesmerising firework display choreographed to music for a perfect ending to a perfect day.

Grand Hotel Timeo

Finally, any wedding or honeymoon at the beautiful seaside sister retreats of Villa Sant'Andrea & Grand Hotel Timeo in Taormina Mare is guaranteed to captivate couples. On a private beach beside one of the most beautiful coastlines in Italy, Villa Sant'Andrea evokes the charm of a private historic residence with bright, airy salons and terraces amid lush, subtropical gardens overlooking the bay of Mazzarò.

Beside the ancient Greek Theatre, with views across the shimmering Mediterranean and majestic Mount Etna as its backdrop, Grand Hotel Timeo has been an oasis of glamour since opening in 1863 as a select escape for artists, aristocrats and celebrities.

For more information about weddings and honeymoon with Orient-Express Hotels, Trains and Cruises, please contact Orient-Express Reservations team on +44 845 077 2222 or visit www.orient-express.com

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