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Special Anniversary Getaways Around the World

If you’re after an anniversary to remember, surprise your partner and book one of these unique Culture Trip adventures.
Siobhan Grogan
5 May 2023
Anyone can find a white-sand beach and book candlelit dinners. But consider the unexpected for your anniversary getaway – think frozen icescapes and wilderness stalked by wildlife, crumbling temples steeped in history, or even a honeymoon safari. Enjoy precious time for the two of you on one of these Culture Trip adult getaways for couples.
1 . Explore the romantic towns and cities of Northern Italy via train

It doesn’t get more romantic than Italy, but why restrict you and your better half to just one of the country’s many incredible destinations? Well, thanks to our Travel Experts and Italy’s high-speed rail network, you can go on a sweeping adventure from famous city to famous city. We’ll start with a deep dive into Rome’s many iconic sights, before shooting off to Florence for a taste of Renaissance. We’ll detour to Siena and go olive oil tasting in the Tuscan hills before getting back on track to Bologna, the culinary capital, for a gourmet food tour. You and your favourite foodie will also get to sample Parma ham, Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic vinegar on a tasty road trip through Emilia-Romagna. Finally it’s on to the passionate city of Milan, perfect for treating your partner to a high fashion shopping spree, plus a day trip to Lake Como – the glorious serenity of this alpine region is perfect for a bit of loving reflection.

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2 . Chase the Northern Lights and soak in hot springs in Iceland’s Frozen Wilderness

If you’re hoping for a fun getaway for couples in Europe, with bags of wow factor, Iceland won’t disappoint. There’ll be plenty of chance to snuggle up together as you head away from Reykjavik to the Borgarfjordur region to soak in hot springs and (hopefully) spot the Northern Lights, then continue to the Golden Circle to tour a snowmobile on a glacier and walk behind a waterfall. You’ll be reliving this one together for years.

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3 . Get up close to elephants and leopards in Sri Lanka

Safaris don’t have to mean heading to Africa. Head to Sri Lanka on the 12-day trip and spy wild elephants, leopards and crocodiles. Fancy whale-watching? An optional tour from Kosgoda makes an unforgettable extra. Throw in white-water rafting, climbing an ancient fortress and abseiling down the Sandun Ella waterfall, and this off-the-beaten-path anniversary will feel like a dream come true.

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4 . Ride a camel across the Moroccan Sahara

Anniversary itineraries don’t come much more magical than mystical Morocco, with its noisy markets, untouched expanses of desert and snow-dusted mountain ranges. From classy Casablanca to frenzied Marrakech, this tour will take you and your partner to the oceanfront city of Tangier, the wildflower-studded Rif Mountains sand and even the sands of the Sahara, where you’ll ride a camel then bed down under the stars in a Berber-style tent.

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5 . Tick a wonder of the world off your bucket list in Peru

This nine-day epic adventure to Peru is full of once-in-a-lifetime experiences – but the real highlight is visiting the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, set high in the Andes mountains. This is one of the seven wonders of the world, and seeing the site will certainly make for an unforgettable anniversary. You’ll also take a Peruvian cooking class in Cusco, spot condors on a trek through Colca Canyon and eat your way around Arequipa’s picanterias (tasty local lunchtime restaurants).

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Maja Proescholdt and Gethin Morgan contributed additional reporting to this article.

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