Morning: Land at Milan Malpensa Airport and pick up your rental car. After a quick snack, enjoy a scenic 2‑hour drive to Verona, soaking in the Alpine foothills.
Afternoon: Check‑in at Matteotti Home Verona and unwind. Take a leisurely stroll to the nearby Piazza Bra to admire the iconic Verona Arena from the outside.
Evening: Dine at a family‑friendly trattoria in the historic centre, sampling local dishes like risotto all'Amarone while your little one enjoys a high‑chair.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the Verona Arena for a brief guided tour, then wander to the romantic Casa di Giulietta and its famous balcony.
Afternoon: Explore Piazza delle Erbe, sampling fresh fruit and gelato, and then wander along the Adige River to the medieval Castelvecchio museum.
Evening: Enjoy a sunset walk along the city walls, then have dinner at a riverside restaurant with a children’s play area.
Find HotelsMorning: Drive 30 minutes to the southern shore of Lake Garda; stop at the charming town of Sirmione to see the Scaliger Castle.
Afternoon: Take a short boat cruise on the lake (child‑friendly) and relax on the lakeside promenade, letting your son splash in the shallow waters.
Evening: Return to Verona for a relaxed evening; order take‑away pizza and enjoy a quiet night at the apartment.
Find HotelsMorning: Check out of your Verona accommodation and embark on a scenic 2‑hour drive toward the Alpine valley, stopping at a local dairy farm for fresh cheese tasting.
Afternoon: Arrive at Schenna Resort (recommended over Hotel Rudolf for its family suites and garden play area) and settle in.
Evening: Stroll around the resort’s surrounding pine woods, then enjoy a hearty dinner featuring Trentino specialties such as speck and polenta.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the historic Schenna Castle for panoramic valley views; the castle’s courtyard is perfect for a stroller‑friendly walk.
Afternoon: Drive to the nearby Val di Non, famous for its apple orchards; stop at a farm to pick apples and taste fresh cider.
Evening: Return to the resort for a relaxed family barbecue, letting your son play in the safe garden area while you unwind.
Find HotelsMorning: Check out and head back toward Milan, a 2‑hour drive with a quick coffee break in Bergamo’s charming old town.
Afternoon: Check‑in at Milan Retreats Duomo, then visit the iconic Duomo di Milano and ascend to the rooftop for stunning city views.
Evening: Walk through the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, enjoy a gelato, and dine at a family‑friendly restaurant near the Piazza del Duomo.
Find HotelsMorning: Explore Sforza Castle and its spacious courtyards, ideal for a stroller stroll and a quick museum visit.
Afternoon: Visit the vibrant Brera District for a leisurely lunch and a chance to shop for souvenirs; return to the hotel to pack.
Evening: Drive to Milan Malpensa Airport for your departure flight, returning the rental car and bidding farewell to Italy.
Find HotelsIf you’d like to extend your stay, consider adding an extra day in Milan to explore the modern district of Porta Nuova or a day trip to the nearby Lake Como. To shorten the itinerary, you could skip the Lake Garda day‑trip and allocate that time to a relaxed morning in Verona before heading to Schenna, reducing travel fatigue for the little one.