{"id":26580,"date":"2018-04-25T06:03:54","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T20:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=26580"},"modified":"2025-03-27T01:11:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T14:11:14","slug":"italy-family-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/italy-family-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"5 reasons why Italy should be your next family vacation destination"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to planning family travel, it\u2019s easy to fall back on the usual destinations. And while beach vacations and cruises featuring a certain cartoon mouse definitely have their place, it can also be nice to indulge your sense of adventure. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Summering in Europe<\/a><\/strong> may seem like a thing of the past, but we\u2019re here to tell you that you can still experience a slice of la dolce vita<\/em> and your children can too. Your vacations nowadays might include less late-night cocktails and more frequent rest stops, but adventure travel doesn\u2019t have to be taken off the table just because you have a family.<\/p>\n

Here are 5 reasons why we think an Italy family vacation<\/strong><\/a> is a great bet.<\/p>\n

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Pasta is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages<\/p><\/div>\n

Kid-friendly cuisine<\/h2>\n

Italian cuisine is well-known and beloved by children and parents alike. If you\u2019ve got picky eaters, it\u2019s easy to order them dishes they\u2019ll like such as a simple pasta dish or a cheese pizza. If they\u2019re not picky, it\u2019s still helpful to have menu items they\u2019re familiar with. Plus, if you go with Intrepid Travel<\/strong><\/a>, we do our best to make mealtime fun (pizza-making demonstration in Sorrento<\/a><\/strong>, anyone?).<\/p>\n

To top it all off, gelato is available on practically every street corner, which is something both parents and children can get on board with. You\u2019re on vacation too, after all.<\/p>\n

CHECK OUT INTREPID’S NORTHERN ITALY FAMILY HOLIDAY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Activities for all ages<\/h2>\n

Whether you have a 5-year-old or a 17-year-old (or anything in-between), you\u2019ll find there are plenty of activities to occupy kids of all ages. Active adventurers will love kayaking along the Amalfi coast and climbing Mt. Vesuvius (do both on this<\/strong> 8-day family adventure); mini-foodies will enjoy making their own pesto in Levanto; and aspiring history buffs will love going to gladiator school in Rome.<\/p>\n

Add these events to the incredible, ever-present art and history found throughout Italy, and you\u2019re in for a family adventure you\u2019ll remember forever.<\/p>\n

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In Venice, the journey is just as fun as the destination<\/p><\/div>\n

Way less are-we-there-yets<\/h2>\n

We know that one of the major challenges of traveling with children is actually getting from place to place. Long hours on the road can seem even longer if your children are unhappy. Thankfully, in Italy, this is rarely the case. Italy itself is fairly small \u2013 the whole country is about the same size as the state of Arizona, so travelling from city to city takes less time than you would think. Additionally, when you vary up the mode of transportation, the journey can be just as fun as the destination. Kids get a kick out of traveling across the country by train or riding in a gondola in Venice or climbing a cliff via funicular in Capri.<\/p>\n

RELATED READ: 6 WAYS TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR A TRIP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Family comes first in Italy<\/h2>\n

Family is hugely important in Italian culture. Social gatherings often include many generations of aunts, uncles and cousins, including children of all ages. In turn, you\u2019ll see it\u2019s fairly socially acceptable to have children out late at restaurants or bars with the rest of the family. This means that most people will be very accommodating of you and your little ones. As a general rule, Italians love children, so don\u2019t be surprised if your kids are the ones helping to break down cultural barriers with the locals.<\/p>\n

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A family exploring Pisa<\/p><\/div>\n

Built-in friends<\/h2>\n

Not only are the locals super friendly, but when you travel on a group trip with Intrepid, your travel mates will be a few like-minded families from all over the world. That means you\u2019ll have other adults to talk to and your kiddos will have ready-made playmates. That\u2019s what we like to call win-win.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: I’M 13 AND I’VE VISITED 45 COUNTRIES, HERE’S WHAT I’VE LEARNED<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Top tips for an Italy family vacation<\/h2>\n