Jessica & Maxim

Begin with a jetfoil ride to the Island of Capri, taking in several lovely sights, including Capri and Anacapri, then enjoy a typical Italian lunch. Roman emperors such as Caesar Augustus and Tiberius vacationed on the island, and you'll see the magnificent remains of their Roman villas. Capri is a popular destination for artists and the wealthy. This tour, although escorted, is unstructured, with time to explore, browse or shop.

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!

Enjoy a driving tour of Barcelona. Your guide will point out many highlights beginning with the 13th-century cathedral located in the Gothic Quarter, and you’ll step inside to admire the interior. From there, you will drive up the Passeig de Gracia. This street showcases many of the city’s Modernist buildings--some designed by architect Antoni Gaudí. You’ll stop at Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia Church, then the coach will continue to the Plaza España and Montjuïc, site of the 1992 Olympic Games.

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.

Shop 'til you drop in one of Europe's greatest style capitals. The city of Florence is a labyrinth of tiny stores packed to the gills with gorgeous designer clothing and accessories. Fortunately, there's no need to hunt out individual boutiques and walk miles to find them all—the best and the brightest can be found in one convenient location in The Mall Outlet. Here you can shop with ease and avoid serious sticker shock as you seek out the trendiest and most upscale labels at prices 30-70% lower than regular retail. Begin with a 1 3/4-hour drive to Florence. Upon arrival at the mall, your escort will show you where to meet the bus after your free time, then you'll have three hours to shop on your own. Look for Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Sergio Rossi, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Loro Piana, Fendi, Hogan, Tod's, Pucci, Burberry, Ungaro, Ferragamo, Stella McCartney and Valentino labels. And, above all, enjoy! On the return journey, a stop will be made with approximately one hour of free time to visit the mediaeval village of San Miniato. San Miniato is in the heart of Tuscany and its historic center is set on a hill top with the Cathedral, the Episcopal Palace, the Municipal Palace and the Tower Fortress dominating the surrounding Arno, Era and Egola Valleys. After your visit, return to the ship.

Monaco, home to the royal Grimaldi family, is a principality of fairytale beauty. Your coach will take you to the foot of the famous Rock of Monaco and from there you will proceed to the top. A guided walking tour through the narrow streets takes you past the Royal Palace, the Oceanographic Museum and the cathedral that houses the tomb of Princess Grace. Board your motor coach for a drive along the Grand Prix Circuit to the Casino Square. Enjoy an hour to window shop at the elegant boutiques of major Parisian jewelers and couturier houses nearby.

Journey by kayak along the coast in the region of Calvia. See the clear, crystalline water and, if the weather permits, you can jump in and discover the fascinating sea depths.

This excursion will start with a panoramic tour of the city giving you the chance to admire its most beautiful monuments: Teatro Politeama, Teatro Massimo, the Quattro Canti, the Royal Palace and Piazza Pretoria. You'll then visit the impressive catacombs of the Capuchin Friars, where more than 8,000 mummified bodies of monks, noblemen and citizens are dressed in their original 15th-century clothes. The most disconcerting sight is the nearperfectly preserved body of Rosalia Lombardo (a baby girl), who died in 1920 at the tender age of two. The tour continues to the Palazzo Chiaramonte Steri, built in 1307 by the wealthy and powerful Chiaramonte family. It belonged to Andrea, the last descendant, who was executed in 1392 across from the entrance to the building, and became known as Palazzo Steri, or lo Steri, derived from the term hosterium which means fortified dwelling. Lo Steri became the residence of the Spanish viceroys and in the 17th century was the seat of the Tribunal of the Inquisition. It is still possible today to see the writings, drawings, and paintings of the nameless victims who were imprisoned here after their trial. These telegraphs to despair are found in the carceri Filippine (Philippine prisons). Lo Steri is a three-story structure, and the fagade is embellished by two orders of exceptionally beautiful three-light mullioned windows. The essential lines of this particular form of Gothic architecture have earned it the specific appellation of Chiaramontan style, much used in that period in civil buildings in Sicily. The Great Hall, dating from the 1300s, is famous for the beauty of its wood ceiling, with its paintings of biblical episodes and tales of chivalry. It also houses the original La Vucciria by Renato Guttuso.

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!

Tour along the coast to the picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said, an artist's paradise, with blue and white sugar-cube houses scattered across the hillside above the sea. There will be ample time to stroll and admire the typical architecture and local handicrafts, or to relax over some refreshing mint tea. Just down the hill lie the impressive ruins of Carthage, founded in 800 BC by the Phoenicians. It was from here that Hannibal began his legendary journey. The Romans destroyed and rebuilt Carthage in 146 BC, and it became the Roman Empire's second city after Rome. View the impressive Baths of Antonius Pius and the amphitheatre, as well as the Punic ports during your visit to the ruins.

With your wedding gift we will reserve a night in our Honeymoon Suite and indulge in luxury that exceeds all of our expectations. Our honeymoon suite is not just romantic; it's spacious, comfortable, luxurious and very private. Thank you for Suite Memories!

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

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!

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’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 will visit all the trendy stores on the main street in the heart of the busy city, checking out the classically elegant European clothes in all the boutiques. We'll shop until we drop!

Ship: ms Noordam Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome); Livorno (Florence) Italy; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Barcelona, Spain; Mallorca (Palma), Spain; Carthage/Tunis (La Goulette),; Palermo, Sicily, Italy; Naples, Italy

We will be picked up from our hotel in Rome and taken to the cruise terminal to start our adventure. We may also need a ride back, unless we decide to stay forever!!

Any help to get to and from our destination is a wonderful gift. We will be thanking you long after take off.

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.

From the excellent service at the hotel to the attentive waiters at dinner, there's going to be a long list of people to thank for helping us have the perfect time away from home.