Traveling through Italy with Kids: Part 3

 

So, hubby and I we had our little date and looked at all my "Italy" info as we sipped macchiatos.

He says, "Looks great." Love that guy - always so agreeable!

So, I've been busy trying to nail down lodging in Rome, Naples, Florence, and Lucca.


Rome has too many choices!

Naples, it seems is not very family-friendly, but I do want to see Pompeii so will stick with it. But, I have been told that  Herculaneum may be a better, less crowded option to see the ruins. The original vrbo.com I found on the coast finally emailed back and is not available, so on to somewhere else!

Flat in Florence is available - can't wait to meet my new leather coat and boots! I see that there is a great art museum there - Uffizi and a children's museum.

Lucca turns out to be a walled city - how cool! So we could stay in the city or go to a farmhouse just outside the walls - the owner has agreed to come to the city to pick us up and offers cooking lessons! I think after all these cities, a few days of r-and-r on a farm would suit everyone!

 

Here are a few awesome websites and blogs I came across yesterday while searching the web and cuddling my wee one!


kid-friendly-things-to-do-in-Rome

Gladiator show and dinner

International Families in Italy - what is available in different towns

Context Walking Tours for Families - I've heard a LOT of good feedback on this company. Their tours are very well done (they really engage the kids and make it fun) and are available in many European cities. Private tours are also available. This is a great way to "skip the lines" at popular sites. However, when asking them previously about tours in Paris, museums often limit the size of tour groups to 6, so it might not work for our family of 9. Also, the price is ... lets say, the tour better be fantastic!

Info about traveling in Italy - whyGoItaly - tour guide info

Rail Pass Info - steps you through the process of selecting the best rail pass

Tickets to buy in advance - major tourist attractions all over Italy

Florence for Kids, Tweens and Teens - lots of good ideas for museums, shopping, and eating!

Until next time ...