Best places to visit in Italy with kids: region by region

Last updated: October 2026.

Italy is one of our favourite countries to visit as a family, but the experience can be completely different depending on where you base yourself. Tuscany is hard to beat with babies and toddlers, Lake Garda has some of the best family infrastructure in the country, Sicily works brilliantly for a longer road trip, and the Italian Riviera gives you beaches and colourful coastal towns without the logistics of the Amalfi Coast.

We’ve travelled extensively around Italy, from getting married in Tuscany to trips through Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Verona, the Italian Lakes and Liguria, and we’ve now returned to several regions with R. This guide compares the places we’d actually consider for a family holiday, including where to base yourself, how easy each one is with a pram, and the accommodation we’d shortlist.

If you’re choosing between regions, start with the table below. The detailed guides further down cover what each area is really like with babies, toddlers and young children.

Best places in Italy for families at a glance

If you just want the quick answer, these are the places we’d choose for different types of family trip.

Best for	Our pick	Why we’d choose it
Babies & toddlers	Tuscany	Agriturismos, pools, space and an easy slow-down-the-pace style of holiday.
Best all-round family holiday	Lake Garda	Beaches, ferries, family resorts and Gardaland give you far more than a standard lake break.
Coastal holiday	Italian Riviera	Sestri Levante combines a sheltered beach, flat seafront and easy rail links for day trips.
Big sightseeing trip	Rome	Unbeatable sights, but more logistics with a buggy and younger children.
Active family holiday	The Dolomites	Cable cars, easy family walks, huge mountain playgrounds and excellent family hotels make the mountains surprisingly easy with young children.
Road trip	Sicily	Big enough for a proper multi-stop trip, with beaches, ancient sites, baroque towns and Etna.
City break	Florence	Compact enough for a short family break and easier to navigate than Rome or Venice.
Quieter countryside	Umbria	Similar appeal to Tuscany with fewer crowds, particularly around Lake Trasimeno.
Older children	Amalfi Coast	Spectacular, but the steps, steep terrain and transport make it easier once children are past the pram stage.
Winter city break	Venice	Atmospheric outside peak season and much easier to enjoy when it is cooler and less crowded.

Hotel, villa or agriturismo?

Where you stay matters almost as much as the region in Italy. With babies and toddlers, we’d usually choose an agriturismo or villa in Tuscany and Umbria for the extra space and pool; a proper family resort around the Italian Lakes or in the Dolomites if we wanted facilities on-site; and a central hotel for short city stays where being able to walk to the main sights is worth paying for.

For villas, Simpson Travel is one of the collections we’d look at first in Tuscany, Umbria, Sicily and Puglia. For hotels and resorts, I’ve included our strongest picks in each region below, including our first-hand family hotel recommendations.

Tuscany, Umbria or the Italian Lakes? For a villa or agriturismo holiday where you dip in and out of sightseeing, we’d choose Tuscany first, with Umbria as the quieter alternative. If you’d rather be able to walk to restaurants, beaches and family attractions without planning a day trip every morning, Lake Garda is easier. The Lakes also have the strongest traditional family-resort offering of the three.

Why Italy is brilliant for families with babies and toddlers

• Italians adore children: you’ll get smiles, attention, and often free snacks for your little one
• The food is baby-friendly: pasta, bread, mild sauces and fresh ingredients make feeding easy
• Compact cities and historic centres are walkable and easy with a pram (mostly)
• Excellent beaches with calm, shallow waters in many regions
• Good flight connections from the UK to multiple airports

Best places to visit in Italy with kids: region by region

1. Rome with kids

Rome is an extraordinary city and one of the world’s great open-air museums, but it can be challenging with prams due to cobbled streets and crowds. That said, the sheer spectacle of it more than makes up for the logistics. Both times we’ve visited have been pre-R, so this is a destination we know well rather than one we’ve tested with a toddler, and it’s firmly on our list for when R is a bit older.

Where to stay in Rome with kids

The area around Prati (just north of the Vatican) is a good family base with wide streets, supermarkets, and a quieter feel than the historic centre, plus good transport links. Families who want to be closer to the main sights should look at Trastevere for character, or around Termini for convenience and budget options.

For a luxury stay near the Colosseum, Palazzo Manfredi is hard to beat. This 5-star boutique hotel sits at the foot of the Colle Oppio park with rooftop views straight onto the amphitheatre, and offers rooms, suites and apartments, useful if you want a bit more space with young children. The Family Suite has two adjoining king-bed rooms, and the Manfredi Apartments nearby sleep up to five, making it one of the better options in Rome for larger families. The concierge service is excellent and there’s a park and playground within a short walk.

For something more central and mid-range, Palazzo Navona Hotel is a well-positioned 4-star right in the heart of the city, with a panoramic rooftop and easy walking distance to the main sights. A solid base if you want to be in the thick of things without the five-star price tag.

Best things to do in Rome with babies and toddlers

• The Borghese Gallery and Gardens: acres of parkland perfect for a pram stroll, with a boating lake and a children’s cinema
• Piazza Navona: a large pedestrianised square where kids can run while you enjoy a coffee at a cafe
• The Trevi Fountain: always a hit, especially the coin-throwing tradition
• The Colosseum and Roman Forum: better for toddlers than babies due to the uneven terrain, but there are accessible routes

Pramability: Moderate. The historic centre has cobbles, but wider streets around major sights are manageable. A carrier is useful for tight alleyways.

2. Tuscany with kids

Tuscany holds a particular place for us as we got married here, but it earns its spot on this list on its own merits: one of the most beautiful regions in Italy, and one of the best for families who want a slower-paced holiday. It’s an excellent self-catering destination, with plenty of agriturismo options (farmhouse accommodation with pools) that are perfect for families. You can do as much or as little as you like, which is exactly what you want with a baby or toddler. Read my full guide to a family-friendly trip to Tuscany.

Where to stay in Tuscany with kids

For families with young children, an agriturismo (farmhouse accommodation with a pool) is the Tuscany sweet spot: it gives you space, outdoor areas, and a base from which to do day trips to cities like Florence and Siena without being in the thick of it every day. Florence itself works well for a night or two if you want the city. I’ve listed recommended hotel and holiday rental accommodation in my guide to Tuscany.

For a curated villa holiday in Tuscany with local expertise behind you, Simpson Travel are worth a look. They handpick villas across the region and the personal service is a real differentiator from booking independently, especially when you’re travelling with young children. They also regularly have great last-minute deals if you’re flexible on dates.

Best things to do in Tuscany with kids:

• Florence: world-class art and architecture; the Uffizi Gallery has family audio guides, and the city has wide piazzas for little legs to explore
• Siena’s Piazza del Campo: a vast fan-shaped square where children love to run around
• San Gimignano: a well-preserved medieval hilltop town with ice cream so good it’s won international awards
• Farms and agriturismo: many offer activities for children like olive oil pressing, horse riding, and vegetable picking

Pramability: Mixed. Florence city centre can be manageable in places, but many Tuscan hilltop towns have steep streets and steps. A carrier is worth packing.

3. Umbria with kids

Umbria often gets overshadowed by its more famous neighbour Tuscany, but it deserves a trip in its own right, and in some ways it’s an even better choice for families with young children. It’s quieter, less visited, and has a slower, more authentic feel that makes it easier to relax into. We have spent time in the region both before and after R arrived, and it’s one of those places that keeps pulling you back.

Where to stay in Umbria with kids

Lake Trasimeno is our top pick for families. Italy’s fourth-largest lake sits in the heart of Umbria, ringed by low hills and small medieval villages, and it’s a brilliant base for a self-catering holiday with young children: calm lake swimming, flat lakeside paths that work well with a pram, and a very unhurried pace. The villages of Castiglione del Lago and Passignano sul Trasimeno both have good beaches, waterfront restaurants, and ferry access to the lake’s small islands.

Perugia, Umbria’s capital, is worth at least a day trip. It’s a beautifully preserved hilltop city with a wide, pedestrianised central corso that’s surprisingly manageable with a pram, and a good chocolate festival in October if your timing is right. Assisi is another essential stop: the basilica and the rose-coloured stone streets are particularly atmospheric, and while it’s hilly, the main areas around the basilica are accessible enough with a carrier.

For villa holidays with proper local knowledge behind you, Simpson Travel’s Umbria collection is well worth exploring: they have handpicked properties across the region, many with private pools and that classic Umbrian countryside setting. Check their last-minute deals too if you have flexibility on dates.

Best things to do in Umbria with kids

• Lake Trasimeno: swimming, paddling and boat trips on Italy’s fourth-largest lake, with calm water that’s perfect for young children
• Assisi: the Basilica di San Francesco is one of the most beautiful buildings in Italy; the lower town is manageable with a carrier
• Perugia: a handsome hilltop capital with a wide pedestrianised corso, great for a morning wander and excellent pastries
• Truffle hunting: Umbria is one of Italy’s great truffle regions and several farms offer family-friendly experiences searching for them with dogs

Pramability: Mixed. The lake villages and valley floors are manageable, but hilltop towns like Assisi and Perugia involve some steep sections. A carrier is worth packing alongside a lightweight pram.

4. The Italian Lakes with kids

If you want a proper family resort rather than an apartment or lakeside hotel, Parco San Marco on Lake Lugano is the one we’ve personally stayed at and would recommend. It combines lake access and mountain scenery with pools, kids facilities and enough on-site to make slower days easy with young children. It’s technically on Lake Lugano rather than Garda, so I’d choose it for the resort experience; choose southern Lake Garda if Gardaland and easy town-hopping are the priority. Read our full Parco San Marco family review for everything you need to know. Lake Garda has also built a strong reputation as a family destination in its own right, with theme parks, beaches, and watersports alongside the scenery.

For a full guide to the area including Lake Como, Lake Lugano and how they compare to Lake Garda, read our Italian lakes with kids guide.

Where to stay at the Italian Lakes with kids

For Lake Garda, Sirmione and Lazise on the southern shore are the most family-friendly bases due to their flat lakeside promenades, good beaches, and easy access to Gardaland. For Lake Como, Varenna or Menaggio on the middle stretch of the lake give you the best ferry connections without the tourist density of Bellagio. Lenno and Tremezzo on the western shore are another excellent option for the same stretch: quieter still, with beautiful lakefront walks and easy ferry access. Lugano offers a mix of activities as it’s half in Italy and half in Switzerland.

For families who want a proper resort experience on Garda itself, Quellenhof Luxury Resort Lazise is the standout 5-star option. It has a dedicated children’s pool with water slides, a tree house play area, and sits just 6km from Gardaland, making it an easy base for a theme park day. The spa side of things keeps parents happy too.

If you’d rather stay in Bardolino, Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort is a well-regarded 4-star with thermal pools (dedicated kids’ hours), family rooms for up to four, and one of the better breakfasts on the lake. A relaxed, well-priced base for exploring the southern shore.

Best things to do at the Italian Lakes with kids

• Gardaland: one of Italy’s best theme parks, right on the shores of Lake Garda, with rides for all ages
• Lake Garda beaches: calm, clear water perfect for paddling and swimming with young children
• Sirmione: a fairy-tale peninsula town with a castle and thermal baths (adults only, but the setting is stunning)
• Lake Como ferry rides: a gentle and scenic way to see the lake and its beautiful villas

Pramability: Good around lake promenades and resort towns. Hillside villages can be steep.

5. The Dolomites with kids: best for an active family holiday

The Dolomites might not be the first place you think of for a holiday with a baby or toddler, but they’re much easier with young children than the dramatic mountain scenery suggests. Cable cars do a lot of the hard work, taking you straight up to family-friendly walking trails, mountain huts and some of the best playgrounds we’ve found in Europe.

It’s a very different Italy holiday from Tuscany or the Lakes. Rather than spending your days dipping between towns and the pool, you can take a cable car up in the morning, walk an easy panoramic trail, stop for lunch at a mountain hut and let the kids loose on a huge adventure playground before heading back down. For families who like being outdoors but don’t want every day to involve a serious hike, it works well.

The biggest decision is where to base yourself. The Dolomites cover a large area and the different valleys are not interchangeable, so I’d choose a base around the kind of holiday you want rather than simply booking the hotel you like most. Val Pusteria is particularly strong for families, with good mountain access, family attractions and some standout family hotels.

Where to stay in the Dolomites with kids

For younger children, we’d look particularly closely at Val Pusteria and the surrounding South Tyrol area. You get easy access to cable cars and family walks, but also plenty to do away from the trails, which makes it a safer bet if you’re travelling with a toddler who isn’t going to spend all day happily hiking. If you’re still deciding between areas, our full Dolomites with kids guide compares the main bases and who each one suits.

Our family hotel pick: Falkensteiner Family Resort Lido

We stayed here in September 2026 with R at 20 months, and Baby Land was the standout. Read our full Falkensteiner Lido review for the room, food and kids club detail.

What to do in the Dolomites with young children

With little ones, we’d build the trip around cable-car days, easy family walks and the mountain playgrounds rather than trying to tick off famous hikes. The playgrounds are a destination in themselves, often sitting high in the mountains with water play, climbing structures and views that make the cable car ride worthwhile on their own, while Val Pusteria also gives you plenty of options for lower-key days. Lake Braies (Pragser Wildsee) is worth building a morning around too: the turquoise water and mountain backdrop make it one of the most photographed spots in the Dolomites, and the lakeshore path is flat enough for a buggy, even if the car park fills early in season. Our Val Pusteria with kids itinerary has our ready-to-use route if that’s the base you choose.

Our verdict

Choose the Dolomites over Tuscany or Lake Garda if the outdoors is a big part of why you’re coming to Italy. You sacrifice some of the easy pool-and-piazza rhythm of a classic Italian holiday, but gain a trip where even quite young children can spend their days properly out in the mountains. For us, the combination of cable cars, family walks, playgrounds and specialist family hotels is what makes the region work.

Pramability: Good in the valley towns and on the easier lakeside loops, more limited up in the mountains beyond the cable car summit terraces. A carrier is worth packing alongside the buggy.

6. The Italian Riviera with kids

For a family beach holiday in northern Italy, we’d choose the Riviera very differently from a couple’s trip. Skip the idea of basing yourselves in Portofino or one of the Cinque Terre villages and look at Sestri Levante or Moneglia instead. Both give you a proper beach and an easier everyday base, while the famous villages are still close enough for day trips.

Where to stay on the Italian Riviera with kids

Best things to do on the Italian Riviera with kids

• Sestri Levante beaches: the Baia del Silenzio (Bay of Silence) is sheltered and calm, great for paddling with little ones
• Day trip to the Cinque Terre: the five villages are stunning but very steep and crowded; the train between them is the only sensible option (it takes just a few minutes between each village and runs frequently), and pick one or two rather than trying to do all five in a day with young children
• Day trip to Portofino: a beautiful harbour village, best reached by boat from Santa Margherita Ligure; more of a scenic stop than a place to spend a full day with toddlers
• Moneglia: worth a visit even if you’re not staying; far quieter than its neighbours and a lovely spot for a beach day

Pramability: Patchy. Sestri Levante and Moneglia are manageable along the seafront, but the Cinque Terre villages and Portofino involve a lot of steps and uneven terrain. A carrier is essential for the day trip villages.

7. The Amalfi Coast with kids

I visited Naples and the Amalfi Coast before R arrived, fairly pregnant at the time, which gave the trip a different kind of weight (mentally and physically) and I know we’ll be back as a family. The coastline is breathtaking, with vertiginous cliffs dropping to turquoise water, pastel-coloured villages stacked up the hillsides, and lemon groves so abundant they perfume the air. Even with narrow cliff-edge roads and tourist crowds, there’s nowhere quite like it. Go out of peak summer season, as the area gets extremely busy.

The honest caveat for families with very young children is that this is one of the more physically demanding Italian destinations. The terrain is steep, the roads are winding, and many of the most beautiful spots involve a significant number of steps. Would I choose the Amalfi Coast for a first Italy trip with a baby or toddler? Probably not. It’s beautiful, but Tuscany, Lake Garda and the Italian Riviera are all easier at this age. If you’re set on the Amalfi Coast, Maiori is the base I’d look at first, because you get a long, flatter seafront and beach without giving up access to the rest of the coast.

Where to base yourself on the Amalfi Coast with young children

This is the most important decision you’ll make for this trip, and it affects everything else. The classic choice is Positano or Amalfi town, and while both are spectacular, neither is particularly practical with a pram in tow, as both involve a lot of steps and very limited flat ground. We had a couple of nights in Naples but then based ourselves in two places: first in the village of Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi (near Sorrento), and then in the coastal town of Maiori. Both turned out to be good decisions, for different reasons. Read our full guide to the Amalfi Coast with kids for everything you need to know about bases, getting around, and what to do.

Best things to do on the Amalfi Coast with kids

• Pompeii as a day trip from Naples: we did this on our first full day before picking up the hire car, and it’s well worth it. Go early (tickets are timed entry), bring plenty of water and a carrier rather than a pram for the uneven streets, and allow at least three hours.
• Driving the coastal road (SS163): the road is narrow and occasionally nerve-wracking, but doing a section of it by car gives you a completely different perspective. Our stretch from Maiori towards Amalfi and Positano was one of the most spectacular drives we’ve ever done.
• Boat trips along the coast: taking to the water is by far the easiest way to see the coast with young children, and the views from the sea looking back at the cliffs and villages are even better than the reverse. Short trips to the Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto) are manageable.
• Ravello: the hilltop town above Amalfi, and one of the most beautiful spots on the entire coast. Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone both have extraordinary gardens, many of which are pram-accessible on the main paths. Quieter and more atmospheric than the seafront towns.
• Maiori beach: the longest flat beach on the coast, and one of the few where you can walk along it easily with a buggy. Sun loungers with table service make a long beach day very manageable with small children.
• Naples itself: people warn you off Naples as chaotic and gritty, but we were pleasantly surprised. We enjoyed a food tour and walk around, and would happily go back for a day or night in the future.
• Day trip to Capri: easily reachable by hydrofoil, the island is worth it even with young children in tow. The funicular from Marina Grande up to Capri town is a highlight for toddlers, though the village itself is cobbled.

8. Venice with kids

Venice is like nowhere else on earth, and it’s magical for children with the gondolas, bridges, pigeons in St Mark’s Square, and boats instead of buses. It’s not the easiest destination with a pram due to the many bridge steps, but it’s doable.

We went to Venice in December and we’d recommend that time of year without hesitation. We stayed on the island (which you should if budget allows), and made it out to Burano on one of the days, and it was every bit as good as the photos suggest, with the coloured houses looking even better in the wintery sunshine.

Read our full guide to Venice with kids for our complete breakdown of where to stay, the best things to do, toddler safety tips, a day trip to Burano and how to get around by vaporetto.

Where to stay in Venice with kids

Staying on the island itself is the experience, waking up to no traffic and a canal-side view. The Cannaregio neighbourhood (northern Venice) tends to be quieter and less expensive than the areas around San Marco. If budget is a factor, Mestre on the mainland is a short train ride away and considerably cheaper, though you lose the Venice-at-night magic.

In Cannaregio, Carnival Palace is the most family-friendly 4-star on the island. It has large rooms and interconnecting options sleeping up to six, a canal-side waterfront terrace, a secret garden, and babysitting available on request. Cots and extra beds are provided free of charge. It’s also close to the train station, which makes arrivals and departures with luggage and young children considerably less stressful.

Best things to do in Venice with kids

• Vaporetto (water bus) rides: children love travelling on the water, and it’s the main way to get around
• Burano island: famous for its brightly coloured houses, it’s a short ferry ride away and charming for photos and wandering
• Murano island: home of Venetian glass-blowing; demonstrations are fascinating for older toddlers
• Doge’s Palace: impressive for older children who can grasp the history

Pramability: Challenging. Venice has hundreds of bridges with steps. A lightweight buggy or carrier is essential. Many bridges now have ramps on one side; check maps in advance.

9. Verona with kids

Often overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbours, Verona is a compact and very walkable city that punches well above its weight for families. My trip to Verona was part of a longer train trip through northern Italy (me and my mum did Verona, Bologna, Florence and Sestri Levante on the Ligurian coast, which is a great way to see the region if you’re happy travelling by rail). Verona itself was a highlight: compact, walkable, and with the Arena (a well-preserved Roman amphitheatre) sitting right in the middle of the city. It’s regularly overlooked in favour of Venice and Lake Garda but deserves a night or two of its own, and with easy train connections to both, it makes an excellent addition to a northern Italy itinerary.

Where to stay in Verona with kids

Verona’s historic centre is compact enough that almost anywhere within it works well. The area around Piazza Bra (next to the Arena) puts you within easy walking distance of everything. Verona also works well as a base for day trips to both Lake Garda (30 minutes by car) and Venice (70 minutes by train), which makes it a useful hub if you’re doing a northern Italy circuit.

Best things to do in Verona with kids

• Arena di Verona: a well-preserved Roman amphitheatre right in the city centre; walk the exterior for free or pay to go inside. The scale of it is impressive for children and adults alike
• Piazza delle Erbe: the lively main market square, surrounded by frescoed medieval palaces; good for a morning coffee and a wander
• Piazza Bra: the wide, spacious square surrounding the Arena, with plenty of room for small children to run and good cafe terraces to sit at

Pramability: Good. The main streets are wide and relatively flat, and the piazzas are spacious.

10. Sicily with kids

Sicily is Italy’s largest island and one of its most dramatic destinations. It’s wilder than the Amalfi Coast, and the Ancient Greek temples, baroque towns, volcanic landscapes, and beautiful beaches make it a fascinating place for all ages. The pace of life is slower here, locals are extraordinarily welcoming to children, and the food is outstanding. Read our full Sicily with kids itinerary for our complete 4-base route.

Where to stay in Sicily with kids

Sicily’s size means your base determines your itinerary. For beaches and a relaxed pace, Cefalu is the most family-friendly town on the north coast: small, safe, with sandy beaches, and easy to navigate with a buggy. We stayed near Syracuse on the east coast, combining a beautiful baroque old town on a small island (Ortigia) with good beaches nearby. Taormina is stunning but very steep. We also stayed for a couple of nights in Agrigento as part of a road trip.

Just outside Cefalu, Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa is the go-to for families who want a proper resort with everything in one place. There are four pools including a children’s pool, a baby club from 1 year, a kids club up to 16, and complimentary babysitting sessions for parents of younger babies. It’s about 15 minutes from Cefalu itself, so you get the resort facilities without being too far from the town.

If you’d rather be in Cefalu proper, Hotel Kalura is the most consistently recommended hotel in the town itself: a 4-star property with a private beach, panoramic views of Caldura Bay and the Rocca, and direct access to the sea. It has a loyal following among families and comes up on every forum thread about Cefalu with kids.

For a curated villa holiday in Sicily, Simpson Travel have a well-chosen collection across the island and bring the same personal service and local knowledge that makes such a difference when you’re away with young children. Check their last-minute deals too if you have flexibility on dates.

Best things to do in Sicily with kids

• Valley of the Temples, Agrigento: among the best-preserved Greek ruins outside Greece
• Etna: Europe’s largest active volcano; cable cars and jeep tours make it accessible for families
• Cefalu: a beautiful beach town with a Norman cathedral; calm, clear water perfect for young swimmers
• Noto: a stunning baroque town in south-eastern Sicily, all golden stone and elaborate church facades

Pramability: Variable. Palermo and Catania have wide pavements in places but traffic can be chaotic. Smaller towns like Noto have cobbled streets. A carrier is useful.

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Practical tips for Italy with a baby or toddler

• Nappy changing: Not as common as the UK in public spaces, but cafes and restaurants will generally help if you ask
• Eating out: Italians eat late; family-friendly trattorias typically open at 7pm. Lunch is often the better option with young children
• Sun protection: Italy gets very hot in July and August, especially in the south. Pack high SPF, hats, and plan sightseeing around the cooler morning and early evening hours
• Pram vs carrier: Bring both if you can. A carrier is invaluable for historic centres and hilly towns; a lightweight pram or stroller is useful for flatter areas and longer days
• Pharmacies (farmacia): Italy has excellent pharmacies on almost every high street, and staff are very knowledgeable about baby and children’s health products

So, where should you go?

If I were choosing a first Italy holiday with a baby or toddler, I’d narrow it to Tuscany, Lake Garda or the Italian Riviera for an easy spring or summer trip. Tuscany wins for a slow villa or agriturismo holiday, Garda for the easiest mix of activities and family infrastructure, and the Riviera if you want the sea without committing to the much trickier Amalfi Coast.

If you want a more active holiday, the Dolomites are a brilliant alternative. Cable cars take much of the effort out of getting into the mountains, and the combination of family walks, huge mountain playgrounds and excellent family hotels makes the region surprisingly easy with little ones.

For a longer trip, Sicily is the standout road-trip option. And if you’re travelling outside summer, don’t overlook the cities: Venice in winter was one of our favourite Italy trips, while Florence is the city I’d choose first with a pram.

The key is not trying to see too much. Italy works particularly well with children when you choose a good base, stay for a few days and let the piazzas, beaches, pools, mountains and pasta do some of the work.
Allie, Jack & R x

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