10 reasons why you should visit Italy with kids

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Here are 10 reasons why you should definitely visit Italy with kids, so if you’re wondering whether it’s worth a trip then keep reading and you’ll soon be convinced! We loved exploring this amazing country, which gives the perfect blend of culture, relaxation and family fun! Here’s why you’ll want to check out Italy with the kids for a family holiday…

1. Italy is totally unique

There can’t be many countries where you can be admiring sights like the Trevvi fountain or the Colosseum one minute and munching on a McDonalds the next! 😂 Old and new are seamlessly combined in Italy and, particularly in the cities, this makes for an utterly unique experience. This magical country has something for the whole family to enjoy and the kids will love it! It’s such a world away from home and the perfect holiday destination – it’s fantastic for multi-centre stays too as each location offers something different.

2. Italy is home to the best cities in Europe

I know this is totally my opinion but besides Luxembourg City (which we also loved) – the cities in Italy are definitely unrivalled. With a mixture of culture, beauty and history it’s impossible to be bored, and every city offers a new family adventure. So if you heading to Italy see which cities are close by and hopefully you’ll be lucky enough to explore Verona, Florence, Venice or Rome – you won’t be disappointed! Find out more in my article: The 5 best cities to visit in Italy with kids on a budget.

3. It’s surprisingly budget friendly

Speaking of city adventures in Italy, we found the Italian cities to be some of the easiest places to explore with the kids on a budget. Religious buildings in Italy are usually free to visit (places like St Peter’s Square and Basilica) so we didn’t spend much money at all, plus there are loads of sights to see for free – like the Trevvi Fountain in Rome, or Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence. If you pack up a picnic it’s really easy to spend very little exploring the cities in Italy. And, their public transport is reasonably priced too – we paid just €7 per adult adult for a whole day of Metro access when we explored Rome and kids under 10 travelled free.

4. Italy has some of the best family holiday parks

If you’re looking for waterslides, big swimming pools and entertainment for the kids then Italy has some of the best family holiday parks we’ve come across! So far we’ve stayed with Eurocamp at: Camping Cisano San Vito in Lake Garda, Camping Village Fabulous in Rome, Camping Valle Gaia in Tuscany and Union Lido (the biggest campsite in Italy with the most incredible waterpark!). The holiday parks tend to be brilliantly located for exploring cities, lakes, beaches, tourist attractions and everything else that you might want from a family holiday in Italy – and these sorts of resorts are perfect for budget family travel. Eurocamp have more than 80 resorts available across Italy – and we’ve booked holiday homes for as little as £25 per night – check out their campsites here: Eurocamp Italian holiday parks.

5. The beaches are beautiful

If your kids love to build sandcastles and swim in the sea then Italy won’t disappoint because it’s home to some of the nicest sandy beaches in Europe. Whether you’re visiting the mainland, or one of the beautiful islands like Sardinia, there are some stunning coastal spots for free family days out. And, if you’re further inland, then Italy has its fair share of beautiful lakes too. We loved our stay in Lake Garda, and this wonderful country has so much to offer wherever you choose to stay. (I guarantee you’ll want to visit again too – it’s an addictive country!)

6. The food is child-friendly

Even the fussiest of kids will love the food in Italy – it’s every kids’ dream diet! Pasta? Check! Pizza? Check! Yummy gelato? Check! For family favourites, and stress free dinner times, Italy has got to the perfect place for child-friendly food. Sometimes feeding little ones can be tricky when you’re travelling but that’s definitely not the case in Italy. (Finn and Lola lived on ice-cream when we visited and still say it’s the best!)

7. There’s something for every season

Italy is a fabulous family summer beach holiday destination, but it also lends itself really well to the other seasons too. If you want to do some city exploring then it can be handy for it to be a bit cooler, so the shoulder seasons either side of the summer can be great for that. At Christmas, Italy boasts ski resorts and other wintery adventures – the Alps were magical when we visited so I can only imagine it would be even more incredible covered in snow! So, whatever the time of year, a family holiday to Italy has so much to offer!

8. Italy has great public transport

We’ve had a couple of trips to Italy and found it so easy to get around – the trains are brilliant and they’re great asset for exploring if you’re flying, rather than driving, but still want to travel around or head to the cities for days out. For our first trip we relied entirely on trains and didn’t use a car at all, and visiting back with the kids we found the trains and trams just as easy the second time around too. Not only is the public transport more efficient than in the UK, we also found it to be reasonably priced too.

9. The weather is lovely

Yes you might still get the odd shower or overcast day (we had some banging night time storms when we stayed in Tuscany at the end of September!) but the climate is generally sunny and mild – and it’s definitely better than the UK! 😂 The temperature tends to be warmer in the South so if you’re visiting out of season (but still in search of sunshine!) then it might be wise to explore further down the country. But Northern and Central Italy are still lovely and warm from around May through to September where the temperature will likely be in the 20s and beyond.

10. A trip to Italy is so educational

If you’re still looking for a sensible reason to book another holiday then do it for the kids’ education. 😉 Want to learn about the Romans? Places like the Colosseum in Rome or Verona Arena totally bring history to life. Italy is absolutely steeped in history, and it’s such an interesting country to visit that the kids will be learning without even realising it.