If you are considering options for your babymoon, look no further than Italy! It’s the perfect spot for your last big European trip before you become parents. From the stunning scenery to the delicious food and unforgettable experiences, this comprehensive guide will help you plan the ultimate Italian babymoon in the Amalfi Coast.
I’m sharing all about what we did during our 7 Days in Italy exploring the Amalfi Coast and in Rome! I honestly can’t believe this was my FIRST trip to Italy. Why didn’t I go sooner?? I’m officially obsessed and can not wait to go back. We’re already scheming up a possible trip to Lake Como and the northern part of Italy next year 🙂
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Preparing for a Babymoon to Europe
- Our 7 Day Italy Babymoon Itinerary
- How to Get to the Amalfi Coast and Rome
- Amalfi vs Positano
- Best Babymoon Hotel on the Amalfi Coast
- Things to do for Amalfi Coast Babymoon
- Where to Eat in Amalfi Coast
- Where to Stay in Rome
- Things to Do in Rome
- Where to Eat in Rome
- Travel Tips and FAQ for Italy Babymoons
- What to Pack for an Italy Babymoon
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How to Prepare for a Babymoon to Europe
If you’re expecting a baby and looking for a romantic getaway before the little one arrives, Italy is the perfect destination for a babymoon.
A few tips to consider as you prepare for a babymoon to Europe:
- Clear everything with your doctor first to ensure you and baby’s safety.
- Decide when you will travel and look up airline restrictions. Most airlines allow pregnant women to travel up to 36 weeks.
- Request a note from your doctor incase any airlines ask – mine didn’t, but was nice to have!
- Plan long haul flight essentials – snacks, compression socks, sleep mask, etc. Do all of the things to make sure you will be comfortable!
- Know how to seek medical attention should you need it.
- Definitely purchase travel insurance! We use World Nomads – it is super easy!
Our 7 Day Italy Babymoon Itinerary
Sometimes I recommend that you all do as I SAY and not as I DO! Here’s why:
We began our babymoon visiting friends in Copenhagen so that took 3 nights that we could have used to make a 10 day trip in Italy. Below is what we did, however, if you have 10 days I 100% recommend spending 6 nights in Amalfi and 3 in Rome.
Here is our 7 Day Italy Itinerary:
4 Nights: Amalfi Coast, Italy
2 Nights: Rome, Italy
*3 nights in Copenhagen on the front end and 1 night in Geneva on the backend – lots of moving around for a pregnant lady!
Alternative Amalfi Coast & Rome Itinerary Ideas:
This is what I would do if spending all of my time in Italy!
4 Nights: Amalfi (Could stay in Positano or Ravello, too)
2 Nights: Capri (or Ravello)
3 Nights: Rome
Best Time to Visit Italy
When planning your Italian babymoon, it’s important to consider the best time to visit. The peak tourist season in Italy is from June to August, which means higher prices and larger crowds. If you’re looking for a more peaceful and affordable experience, consider visiting in the shoulder seasons of April to May or September to October. The weather is still pleasant, and you’ll have more opportunities to enjoy the sights and sounds of Italy without the crowds. We visited in May and it was perfect weather wise!
How to Get to the Amalfi Coast and Rome
You can reach the Amalfi Coast from Rome or Naples. Here are the options to get there from the airports.
Driving
The best way to reach the Amalfi Coast is to fly into Naples. From there, it is a 90 minute drive to the coast. The distance is not that far, however, the winding roads of the coast plus traffic make this a solid drive. I recommend splurging for a private transfer as this will be a long journey especially if you are arriving on an international flight!
If coming from Rome, it’s a 3 hour+ drive and can be quite costly. I suggest taking the high speed train if traveling from Rome and you can read about it below.
Leisurely tip: We booked with Cammartota Travel company for our arrival transportation and had the hotel arrange departure – they ended up costing about the same.
Boat/Ferry
Secondly, you could take the train or drive into Salerno, then FERRY to your hotel. If you get carsick easily, this might be a good idea. It sounded like a lot of trouble, but I think would be my preferred method next time to avoid the winding roads. There is a public ferry or you could hire a private boat transfer. Borgo has its own private dock to accommodate your arrival/departure via boat hire. On the other hand, the public ferry would take you to Amalfi where you would then need to drive/boat over to the hotel.
Train
You could also take the train from either Naples or Rome. It will bring you to Salerno, then you will need a car (or ferry) transfer to the hotel. Personally, we took the train to Rome after our stay. We had the hotel arrange the car transport to the train station which ended up taking a 1 hour drive then we had a 1.5 high speed train to Rome. We booked train tickets via Italia Rail – book business class!
Helicopter
If you have the option, helicopter is definitely the easiest and most comfortable way to arrive to Amalfi.
Amalfi vs Positano
We chose Amalfi for this trip over staying in Positano. Here’s why. While technically located in Amalfi, our hotel was not in the heart of either town, but positioned about 10 minutes drive from Amalfi town and 30 to Positano. The hotel we chose was very private and intimate. We LOVED this vibe for a relaxing Amalfi Coast babymoon. All we wanted to to do was sit by the beach as much as possible.
Positano is a little hectic with crowds of people and that’s not what I wanted to deal with pregnant! I do hope to return and stay in Positano to really soak up its charm sometime. However, I couldn’t go all the way there and not SEE Positano, right?! We chose to take a boat cruise all along the coast which was magical! I loved getting to see the view of Positano in all its glory from the water! We also got to see the other little towns like Praiano, Atrani, Minori, and more!
Best Babymoon Hotel on the Amalfi Coast
Where we stayed for our Italian Babymoon on the Amalfi Coast! It would make a great hotel for a honeymoon too!
Borgo Santandrea Amalfi
We chose to stay at the hottest new hotel on the Coast: Borgo Santandrea Amalfi! We decided to stay at this hotel specifically because it has it’s very own private beach and beach club! I did not want to be surrounded by a ton of tourists in Positano and really wanted to relax this trip. The hotel was absolutely perfect! It has amazing restaurants onsite, a spa, fitness center, beach club, pool, and incredible rooms/suites! You can read alllll about my review of Borgo if you want. Yes, it is a splurge, but not quite as much as some of the other hotels in the area! It’s one of the top travel destination in the WORLD and it is expensive.
More Amazing Amalfi Coast Hotels:
Things to do for an Amalfi Coast Babymoon
We spent a lot of time really embracing the Italian phrase “dolce far niente” which means the sweetness of doing nothing! This meant ample time reading at the beach, swimming, and eating good food! It was perfect at 23/24 weeks pregnant.
When planning your babymoon in Italy, it’s important to create an itinerary that balances relaxation and adventure. Consider booking a spa day or beach day to unwind, but also make time for exploring the local culture and attractions. Some popular activities for babymooners in Italy include taking a cooking class, going on a wine tour, visiting historic landmarks, and taking a scenic hike. Don’t forget to also leave some time for simply enjoying each other’s company and soaking up the romantic atmosphere of Italy.
Beach/Pool
Soak up the sun at the beach or pools! Hopefully you book a hotel with one so you have easy access to relax – especially pregnant! Alternatively, you could take a trip to Positano and use that beach or the swanky beach club on the end of the beach – La Scogliera Positano. We would have done this if we didn’t already have a private one at our hotel. You can reserve private lounge areas for the day complete with service to drinks and meals!
Boat Cruise Along the Coast
I always love to get on the water in any destination. It provides such a different perspective of your surroundings. Amalfi is definitely one of those places you HAVE to view from the water! You are here for the amazing coastline after all and this is how to see it. I recommend booking a private Amalfi Coast boat tour.
Day Trip to Capri
If you have time, you should absolutely plan a day trip to Capri or even spend a few nights there. Spend time shopping, visiting the Blue Grotto, hike, see the Faraglioni (sea stacks), or take the chairlift for spectacular views!
Spend a Day in Positano
If you don’t stay in Positano, definitely book a lunch or dinner there. You can enjoy shopping, beaching, and exploring in between meals!
Hike the Path of the Gods
The Path of the Gods is one of the most scenic hikes in Italy. It’s a 3 hour (easy) hike that begins in the village of Bomerano and ends in Positano. I had all intentions of waking up early one morning to do this and then having lunch in Positano. Once we were there, I didn’t feel like getting in a car to get to the starting point and miss time at the beach. I’m glad I didn’t do it pregnant because walking is hard at this stage! I’m still going to high intensity workouts, but walking for long periods is pretty difficult. Definitely do it if you are up for it!
- Amalfi Coast Private Tour - Positano, Amalfi & Ravello
- Price: $247.35
- Private Pompeii & Amalfi Coast: Ravello and Amalfi
- Price: $412.18
Where to Eat in Amalfi Coast
A few of the amazing restaurants we tried on the Amalfi Coast. All of the restaurants here were overwhelmingly accommodating to dietary restrictions. Even being pregnant, places made sure things were cooked fully without me having to ask or offered me mocktails or NA wine. Nowhere in the states has been this considerate and thoughtful.
Sensi
Sensi is a Michelin star restaurant located in Amalfi, Italy. They focus on fresh seafood offering multiple tasting menu experiences ranging from 4 to 8 courses. They also offer a vegan menu that looked delicious.
We chose the traditional menu which was incredible. My favorite dishes were the zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta then lightly fried and the zucchini linguini - probably my favorite pasta of the trip!
Not only is the food incredible, but the atmosphere. We loved dining on the romantic outdoor terrace as the sunset around us. Be sure to request a table on the terrace when you make reservations!
Da Ciccio Cielo Mare Terra
I adore Da Ciccio! This family run restaurant is in a beautiful location run by the sweetest family since 1911! They are on their 4th generation!
When I emailed to make a reservation, they were so warm and kind offering to provide a shuttle service to/from our hotel. One of the brothers picked us up and told us all about the restaurant/family on the way. All 4 brothers are apart of the business and their dad still does all the farming for the restaurant! Their mom is the pastry chef and we got to see her while we were there too. I loved supporting this family business.
They are known for their famous seafood pasta that's been around since 1965. It's a spaghetti in parchment paper with clams and it's to die for! You can order a la carte or from a tasting menu. We did the Ciccio's tasting menu and it was a ton of food! So good, but bring your appetite.
Leisurely Tip: Be sure to enjoy a drink on the terrace before dinner - it's THE most beautiful view! Then, you can move inside for dinner.
La Libreria
I would put La Libreria up there in Michelin star status! The restaurant is designed with mid-century modern decor with a Mediterranean flare to it. The views from the arched windows are breathtaking as you dine on carefully crafted courses designed by Chef Crescenzo Scotti. Speaking of the chef, he has earned a Michelin star himself and I imagine he's got another one on the way with La Libreria.
We had the pescatarian tasting menu and it was divine. It was supposed to be 6 courses, but with all of the "surprise" courses it was closer to 10! We left quite full. Some of our favorites things were the crystal bread for its uniqueness, red mullet, and of course the dessert featuring fresh Amalfi lemons!
La Sponda Positano
La Sponda is the most popular restaurant in Positano. Honestly, it has mixed reviews, but we would have given it a try. It's located in the famous Le Sirenuse hotel with the most picturesque view of Positano. Reservations are hard to get, so make a plan to book well in advance! We unfortunately could not get a reservation as this whole trip was planned pretty last minute.
Moving on to the second part of our trip exploring Rome - the eternal city!
Where to Stay in Rome
All about where we stayed and a few of the hotels that were on my radar.
The Hoxton Rome
I'm a big fan of The Hoxton hotels so we were excited to checkout the brand new one that recently opened in Rome. The Hoxton Rome was perfect for our short 2 night stay in the eternal city! Since Amalfi was quite the splurge, we tried to be more economical since this would be a quick stay spending most of our time outside of the hotel.
We booked the "cosy" room type and it was quite spacious with a king bed, sitting area, closet area, and bathroom.
I love these hotels for their community spaces. The Hoxton Roma has a spacious lobby with great restaurants, cafes, and bar areas. You'll see locals and visitors alike enjoying drinks and snacks or working throughout. The restaurant, Beverly, has the best outdoor patio to enjoy an aperitivo!
More of the Best Rome Hotels:
- Six Senses Rome - we would have stayed if splurging! Six Senses is one of my favorite hotel brands and this one just opened in 2023. We visited for lunch!
- Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese
- JK Place Roma
- Hotel Maalot, Small Luxury Hotels of the World
- Rocco Forte Hotel De La Ville
Things to Do in Rome
These are the things we saw in Rome during our babymoon! I highly recommend a private tour guide because there is so much history in Rome. I contacted several and they were all booked so do this in advance! We only had one full day in Rome so walked all over the city getting to see a little of everything. Next time, I will plan to spend more time and do tours because it is all so fascinating to me.
Trevi Fountain
You can't go to Rome and not see the Trevi Fountain. It truly is absolutely stunning. More so than I could have imagined in pictures. If you want to see it without crowds go very early. Before 7:30am! We got there at 8am and it was already buzzing. Likewise, it was just as busy at 8pm too.
Note: Some days, they do have it roped off so you can't get up close to toss a coin and have your Lizzie McGuire moment. You may have to try different days and times if this is important to you.
Great photo op: if you are looking at the fountain, go over to the right and sit up on the ledge on the far side. There will likely be a bunch of influencers here with their photographers in tow, but it's a great spot for a picture without pushing through to the front of the crowd!
Colosseum
The Colosseum is iconic in Rome. We did not go inside because I really only wanted to SEE it for this trip. Half the beauty is the exterior! I would love to do a tour next time when we spend a few more days in Rome. If you do want to go inside, book a small group tour that includes your tickets. It does SELL OUT! People were lined up bright and early to purchase tickets onsite.
Spanish Steps
The Spanish Steps are another popular site in Rome. The steps were built between 1723 and 1726 leading from Piazza di Spagna square to the Tinita dei Monti. They have 135 steps and three terraces offering a beautiful path to the top. At the top, the view over the rooftops in Rome is incredible. We went early ~9am and it was practically empty, but gets busy throughout the day.
Vatican City
We walked over to Vatican City and admired from the outside. We weren't sure what we would have time for so did not plan ahead to visit this trip. It does sell out so be sure to get tickets or join a skip the line tour in advance. 10/10 recommend skip the line tickets - the line was SO long!! You will want to see St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and of course the Sistine Chapel.
Leisurely Tip: You need to have your shoulders and knees covered to enter! I didn't even think about this so make sure you pick an appropriate outfit for Vatican City.
Pantheon
The Pantheon is one of the most well preserved buildings form Ancient Rome. It was built between 118 and 125 AD by Hadrian. It is open daily from 9am until 7pm, however, you do need to adhere to the dress code. Be sure your shoulders and knees are covered to enter. You could do a guided tour, audio tour, or just walk through on your own.
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona is one of the most famous squares in Rome. It was built in the first century AD and features a massive fountain in the center known as the Fountain of the Four Rivers. It's a beautiful place to walk around or have dinner at one of the many restaurants. Definitely plan to have dinner/drinks at the rooftop space called Terrazza Borromini.
Where to Eat in Rome
A few of the places we ate while in Rome!
Marzapane
Marzapane was easily our favorite spot of the trip. It has the most charming dining room as you head up the original wood staircase to the second floor. You can choose the chef's menu or order a la carte from the ever changing menu.
We had so many creative dishes with my favorite being the ravioli with peas, broad beans, and horseradish. We also tried the tempura zucchini, fresh catch of the day, and white asparagus gratin which was so unexpectedly amazing. To end, we tried both desserts (because, pregnancy obviously) which was a cannoli with oranges and a chocolate cake made with black olives. We were hesitant about the cake, but so surprised by the flavor of the olives. Must try!
Note: the first two dishes pictured are half size! We shared things so they graciously split them on separate plates for us. They also made my zucchini without blue cheese since I'm pregnant - I wasn't even thinking about that, but was so impressed that they did!
Osteria da Fortunata
Osteria da Fortunata is located right around the corner from Piazza Navona so it was perfect to have dinner then a stroll through the piazza and to the Trevi Fountain. Get there early because they will have a line! They serve the best homemade pastas and you can even watch as the roll the pastas. I had the gnocchi with tomatoes and my husband got the cacio e pepe which was so good!
BIVIUM at Six Senses Rome
I mentioned above that I am a huge fan of Six Senses so we had to stop in to their new hotel for lunch at BIVIUM! It's a beautiful space and I recommend dining on the open air terrace! We had one of our favorite pizzas of the trip here and great salad. They also have plenty of plant based options so it's a great spot to *try* to have something healthier!
Travel Tips and FAQ for Italy Babymoons
Answering a few common questions about an Italy Babymoon and sharing a few tips!
The best time to visit to avoid the crowds is shoulder season - April, May, September, and October. May and September will be warm enough for the beach, but you'll enjoy fewer crowds and lower rates. June, July, and August is the high summer season in Europe and the Amalfi Coast so it will be buzzing with people!
Of course! As long as your doctor approves, Italy is a great place to travel while pregnant. Most airlines allow travel up to about 36 weeks. Italians love babies and family. You'll be able to use all of the "priority lanes" at the airports allowing you to breeze through security and at your gate!
The best time for a babymoon is your second trimester. This is usually when most people feel their best - the nauseua subsides and your energy level returns. I traveled in weeks 23-24 and felt great. My bump had really just popped so I still felt cute and had fun showing it off!
What to Pack for an Italy Babymoon
Now onto the fun part! What to pack for Italy! I was so stressed about what I would wear in Italy while pregnant. It's hard to plan ahead when you have NO idea what size you will be. So, I went with flowy dresses and swimsuits! I sized up in a regular bikini to have extra room to grow into and bought a one-size-fits all one piece that will work for any stage my body is in.
People tend to dress up on the Amalfi Coast. You'll want a chic dinner look with a dress and heels especially at a nice restaurant. During the day, don your best resort wear looks by the beach! And of course, pack a trendy sun hat.
Here are some of the things I packed for Italy and a few extra ideas for you! Bump friendly pieces so you don't have to be in frumpy maternity things! And don't forget to pack pregnancy safe sunscreen.