A Family-Friendly Itinerary from Bologna to Gardaland

• Day 1: Bologna
  Estimated travel time from Bologna to Modena: 30 minutes (20 miles)

  Visit the Two Towers of Bologna - A must-see attraction in Bologna with incredible views from the top.

• Day 2: Modena and Parma
  Estimated travel time from Modena to Parma: 30 minutes (25 miles)

  Visit Osteria Francescana in Modena - A 3-Michelin starred restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Continue to Parma Cathedral - a beautiful and historic cathedral with stunning frescoes.

• Day 3: Verona
  Estimated travel time from Parma to Verona: 1.5 hours (90 miles)

  Visit Juliet's House - a popular tourist attraction where visitors can write love letters to Juliet. Next, see the Verona Arena - a magnificent Roman amphitheatre still used for concerts and events today.

• Day 4: Gardaland
  Estimated travel time from Verona to Gardaland: 30 minutes (15 miles)

  Gardaland Park - one of Italy's most popular amusement parks, this park has rides for all age groups and is perfect for families.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Bologna Tower (1 hour, €5)
• Osteria Francescana (3 hours, €250)
• Parma Cathedral (1 hour, free)
• Juliet's House (1 hour, €6)
• Verona Arena (1.5 hours, €10-€25)
• Gardaland Park (1 day, €38-€52)

Total Estimated Costs: €309-€380

Transportation

Travelers can travel between cities by train, car rental or private transfer. Estimated cost and times are: Train from Bologna to Modena (€4, 20 minutes), Car rental from Modena to Parma (€20, 30 minutes), Train from Parma to Verona (€20, 1.5 hours), Private transfer or taxi from Verona to Gardaland (€35, 30 minutes).

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider spending a day exploring the beautiful city of Florence or relaxing at Lake Garda. To save money, opt for a self-guided tour of Parma Cathedral and other attractions.

Airports

Verona Airport (VRN) is the closest airport to Gardaland, located 12 miles (20 km) southwest of Gardaland Park.