The best honeymoon destinations for 2027 are Italy, Greece, France, Ireland, Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Croatia and Iceland. Italy is the best all-rounder, Greece the best island honeymoon, and Ireland and Scotland the most private. Which one is right depends on whether you want coast, cities, countryside or adventure — and on when you can travel.
Quick answer: the top 10 honeymoon destinations for 2027
| Destination | Best for | Best months |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Best overall luxury honeymoon | April–June, September–October |
| Greece | Island honeymoon | May–June, September |
| France | Classic romance, food and wine | May–June, September |
| Ireland | Intimate, uncrowded romance | May–September |
| Scotland | Dramatic, cinematic scenery | May–September |
| Portugal | Value and emerging luxury | April–June, September–October |
| Spain | Culture, flamenco and coast | April–June, September–October |
| Switzerland | Alpine luxury and easy logistics | June–September; December–March for snow |
| Croatia | Sailing and walled cities | May–June, September |
| Iceland | Adventure and the northern lights | June for midnight sun; September–March for aurora |
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How honeymoons are changing in 2027
Couples are trading the bucket-list sprint for slower, more personal trips: fewer cities and longer stays, private guides instead of group tours, and boutique hotels instead of big resorts.
That favours quieter places as much as famous ones. Ireland’s west coast, Portugal’s Douro Valley and the smaller Greek islands suit that style as well as Rome or Paris.
What’s new for honeymoons in 2027?
- Évora, Portugal is a European Capital of Culture. The walled Alentejo city, two hours east of Lisbon, hosts a year of concerts, exhibitions and food events. Its programme is built around vagar, the region’s word for unhurried living — cork forests, estate wines and long lunches.
- A total solar eclipse crosses southern Spain on 2 August 2027. Andalusia is in the path of totality, so hotels there will fill early. If you want to see it, book well ahead.
- Milos is the quieter Santorini. It has the same volcanic drama — the white rocks of Sarakiniko, the Kleftiko sea caves reachable only by boat — with far fewer people.
- The Val d’Orcia is Tuscany at its most romantic. This UNESCO-listed valley of cypress roads and hill towns like Pienza has the thermal waters of Bagno Vignoni close by.
Italy — the ultimate luxury honeymoon
Italy has the widest range of any honeymoon destination in Europe: Renaissance cities, Tuscan countryside, the Amalfi Coast and the lakes. The most common mistake is trying to see all of it. The best Italy honeymoons pick two or three regions and slow down.
Best for: couples who want culture, food, wine and coast in one trip.
Signature experiences
- Private wine tastings in Tuscany and Chianti
- Villa and castle stays in the countryside
- A private boat day along the Amalfi Coast
- Lake Como by water taxi
Italy honeymoons · Featured itinerary: Italy Wine Tour with Castles
Greece — the best island honeymoon
Greece is the classic island honeymoon, and it is changing. Santorini and Mykonos are still spectacular, but more couples now pair one famous island with a quieter one such as Milos or Naxos for privacy.
Best for: couples who want sea, sunsets and island-hopping.
Signature experiences
- A private catamaran day around the caldera
- Cliffside suites with caldera views
- Sunset dinners over the Aegean
- Island-hopping by ferry between the Cyclades
Greece honeymoons · Featured itinerary: Santorini Stay
France — classic romance, food and wine
France does the classic honeymoon better than anywhere: Paris for a few days, then the countryside. Provence brings lavender fields from late June to July and hilltop villages, the Loire Valley its châteaux, and Bordeaux and Burgundy some of the world’s great wine.
Best for: couples who put food, wine and beautiful towns first.
Signature experiences
- A private food walk and dinner cruise in Paris
- Lavender fields and village markets in Provence
- Château stays in the Loire Valley
- Wine tastings in Bordeaux or Burgundy
France honeymoons · Featured itinerary: A Week in Southern France
Ireland — Europe’s most romantic hidden gem
Ireland is one of the most underrated honeymoon destinations in Europe. It offers dramatic coastline, quiet country towns and castle hotels, at a slower pace than the big-city capitals.
Best for: couples who want privacy, scenery and a warm welcome.
Signature experiences
- Driving the Wild Atlantic Way
- Staying in historic castle hotels
- Private countryside and distillery tours
Ireland honeymoons · Featured itinerary: Romantic Ireland: 15-Day Honeymoon
Scotland — cinematic and atmospheric
Scotland is for couples who want scenery that feels like a film set: the Highlands, lochs, the Isle of Skye and castles at every turn, with Edinburgh as a beautiful start or finish.
Best for: couples looking for something different from the usual Europe trip.
Signature experiences
- Whisky distillery tastings
- Highland lodge and castle stays
- Scenic rail journeys and the Isle of Skye
Scotland honeymoons · Featured itinerary: Highlights of Scotland & Ireland
Portugal — Europe’s smart luxury honeymoon
Portugal offers much of what Italy and France do — great food and wine, historic cities and a beautiful coast — often at better value and with smaller crowds.
Best for: couples who want great food and wine without the crowds.
Signature experiences
- Douro Valley wine tastings and quinta stays
- Lisbon and Sintra with a private guide
- Algarve coastal stays and sea caves
Portugal honeymoons · Featured itinerary: Porto & the Douro Valley
Spain — culture, flamenco and coast
Spain is a passionate, food-led honeymoon. Seville and Granada’s Alhambra bring Moorish palaces and flamenco, Barcelona its Gaudí architecture, and the Costa Brava and Mallorca the beaches.
Best for: couples who want lively cities, late dinners and the Mediterranean.
Signature experiences
- An evening flamenco show in Seville
- A private tour of the Alhambra in Granada
- Tapas and wine crawls in Barcelona or San Sebastián
- Beach days on the Costa Brava or Mallorca
Spain honeymoons · Featured itinerary: A Taste of Spain
Switzerland — Alpine luxury
Switzerland is built for effortless, high-end travel. Its trains run like clockwork, and the lakes and mountains are close together, so you see more and travel less.
Best for: couples who want mountain scenery, comfort and easy logistics.
Signature experiences
- The Glacier Express between Zermatt and St. Moritz
- Lakefront hotels in Lucerne and Montreux
- Alpine spa retreats
Switzerland honeymoons · Featured itinerary: Best of Switzerland (Summer)
Croatia — sailing and walled cities
Croatia pairs historic walled towns with one of Europe’s most beautiful coastlines. Dubrovnik’s city walls, Split’s Roman palace and the islands of Hvar and Korčula are best linked by boat.
Best for: couples who love the sea and want something less familiar than Italy or Greece.
Signature experiences
- A walk on Dubrovnik’s city walls at sunset
- A private sailing day among the Dalmatian islands
- The waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia honeymoons · Featured itinerary: Croatia Island Hopping
Iceland — adventure and the northern lights
Iceland is the honeymoon for couples who would rather hike a glacier than lie on a beach. Come from September to March for a chance of the northern lights, or in June for the midnight sun.
Best for: adventurous couples who love wild landscapes.
Signature experiences
- Hunting the northern lights from a remote lodge
- The Golden Circle: Thingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss
- Black-sand beaches and waterfalls on the south coast
- Geothermal lagoons
Iceland honeymoons · Featured itinerary: Golden Circle Iceland
What are the best cities for a honeymoon in Europe?
Most European honeymoons pair one or two cities with countryside or coast. The cities couples most often build around:
- Paris — the classic, best for three or four nights before Provence or the Loire.
- Rome and Florence — art and history, with Tuscany or the Amalfi Coast an easy train ride away.
- Venice — best early or late in the day, when the day-trippers have gone.
- Lisbon — hilly, sunny and great value, with Sintra and the Douro Valley close by.
- Seville and Barcelona — flamenco and Moorish palaces, or Gaudí and the beach.
- Edinburgh — a castle city that makes the perfect start to a Highlands trip.
- Dubrovnik — walled old town, with the Dalmatian islands on the doorstep.
What does a 10-day Europe honeymoon look like?
A classic first-time route is Italy in three stops:
- Days 1–3, Rome: a private Vatican tour and dinner in Trastevere.
- Days 4–6, Florence and Tuscany: a villa stay, a cooking class and a winery visit.
- Days 7–10, the Amalfi Coast: a private boat day from Positano and sunset dinners in Ravello.
Swap any stop for Paris, Santorini or the Scottish Highlands — every Juniper Tours honeymoon is built from scratch.
What does a custom honeymoon include?
Every Juniper Tours honeymoon is private. It includes hand-picked hotels and villas, private transfers between stops, private guides and experiences, and a specialist who handles every booking — including dietary needs and special occasions — plus support while you travel.
“I cannot recommend this company enough! Everything was planned to the absolute tiniest detail by our AMAZING travel specialist Kaycee. Every element was customizable. Also have a gluten allergy and was nervous to travel overseas — every excursion was notified ahead of time.”
— Caylie R., Italy honeymoon
Read more in our traveler stories.
How do you choose your honeymoon destination?
Start with three questions:
- Relaxation, exploration or both? Greece and the Amalfi Coast are made for slowing down; Iceland and Scotland are for exploring.
- Iconic or under the radar? Paris and Santorini are iconic for a reason; Ireland, Portugal and Croatia are quieter.
- When can you travel? Spring and autumn suit almost everywhere; winter points to Switzerland for snow or Iceland for the northern lights.
Still not sure? Talk to a honeymoon specialist.
What are the best honeymoon destinations in 2027?
Italy, Greece, France, Ireland, Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Croatia and Iceland, depending on your travel style. Italy is the best all-rounder and Greece the best island honeymoon.
What is the most romantic honeymoon destination in Europe?
Italy and France are the classic choices, for their scenery, food and atmosphere. For a more private kind of romance, Ireland and Scotland are hard to beat.
What is the best honeymoon destination in the world?
There is no single answer: it depends on what you want from the trip. For couples who want culture, food, scenery and coast in one place, Italy is the strongest all-round choice in Europe.
When should we book a honeymoon in Europe?
6–12 months in advance for best availability and pricing. From Juniper Tours’ own bookings, the most-requested honeymoon destinations are Italy, Ireland, Greece, Japan, Iceland, and Scotland, and honeymoon itineraries typically run $5,000–$15,000 per person.
When is the best time to honeymoon in Europe?
May–June and September–October, for warm weather and smaller crowds almost everywhere. Ireland, Scotland and Iceland are best in summer, Switzerland in summer or ski season, and Iceland from September to March for the northern lights. Avoid August in the Mediterranean if you can.
What are some less crowded honeymoon destinations?
Ireland, Scotland, Portugal and Croatia outside July and August all offer more privacy than the traditional hotspots. In Greece, smaller islands such as Milos and Naxos are quieter than Santorini and Mykonos.
Should we use a travel planner for our honeymoon?
A specialist is most useful for multi-stop trips, where transfers, timing and hotel choices make the difference. Every Juniper Tours honeymoon is private and built around your dates.
Do you plan honeymoons for first-time international travelers?
Yes. Every itinerary includes private transfers between stops and a specialist who handles the bookings, which takes the stress out of a first trip abroad.
Plan your honeymoon
Our honeymoon specialists include Kaycee Shields (Italy, France & Greece) and Lexi Blade (Italy, Switzerland, Portugal & Spain). Book a free consultation and a specialist will build your honeymoon around your dates and style — or send us a message.
