9-Day Northern Italy Family Friendly Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Milan
    Estimated Distance and Time from Previous Destination: N/A

    Welcome to Milan! Enjoy the stunning cityscape with a 30-minute sky-high walk on the roof of the historic Duomo, Europe's largest Gothic cathedral.

  2. Day 2: Verona
    Estimated Distance and Time from Previous Destination: 140 km or 1.5 hours

    Start your journey with a visit to the Arena di Verona Theatre, followed by a stroll through Piazza delle Erbe square and Juliet's balcony.

  3. Day 3: Venice
    Estimated Distance and Time from Previous Destination: 120 km or 1.5 hours

    Experience a surreal trip aboard a Vaporetto (water bus) to iconic spots such as St. Mark's Basilica and Rialto bridge.

  4. Day 4: Dolomites
    Estimated Distance and Time from Previous Destination: 150 km or 2 hours

    Head to the stunning landscape of the Dolomites and enjoy a family-friendly hike at Lago di Braies, one of Italy's most beautiful alpine lakes.

  5. Day 5: Bologna
    Estimated Distance and Time from Previous Destination: 250 km or 2.5 hours

    Explore the city's rich food heritage with a visit to the Mercato di Mezzo and FICO Eataly World, where you can learn the secrets of traditional Italian cuisine.

  6. Day 6: Florence
    Estimated Distance and Time from Previous Destination: 100 km or 1.5 hours

    Visit the Uffizi Gallery and marvel at the incredible art pieces, followed by gelato at Gelateria Vivoli before ending your day at the Ponte Vecchio bridge.

  7. Day 7: Tuscany
    Estimated Distance and Time from Previous Destination: 73 km or 1.5 hours

    Enjoy a Tuscany countryside tour , stop at Siena and enjoy some wine tasting in Chianti.

  8. Day 8: Lake Garda
    Estimated Distance and Time from Previous Destination: 160 km or 2 hours

    Experience Italy's largest lake with a relaxing day out by the water at Lazise Beach Park and stunning views on the hilltop of Malcesine Castle.

  9. Day 9: Milan
    Estimated Distance and Time from Previous Destination: 130 km or 1.5 hours

    Your trip ends at the metropolitan hub of Milan. Visit Castello Sforzesco and explore Milan's vibrant Navigli District with a boat ride along the canals.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Milan Duomo - Roof Walk (30min, €10)
  • Verona Arena di Verona (1-2 hours, €10)
  • Visit to Juliet's Balcony (30 min, €6)
  • St. Mark's Basilica (1 hour, Free admission)
  • Rialto Bridge (30 min, Free admission)
  • Lago di Braies (2-3 hours, Free admission)
  • Mercato di Mezzo (2 hours , €10-€20)
  • FICO Eataly World (2-3 hours, €15-€20)
  • Uffizi Gallery (2 hours, €8-€20)
  • Gelateria Vivoli (30 min, €2-€6)
  • Ponte Vecchio (30 min-1 hour, Free admission)
  • Tuscany countryside tour (7-8 hours, €100)
  • Siena (2 hours, €10-€20)
  • Wine Tasting in Chianti (2-3 hours, €30-€60)
  • Lazise Beach Park (2-3 hours, €10-€20)
  • Malcesine Castle (1-2 hours, €10-€15)
  • Castello Sforzesco (1-2 hours, €5-€10)
  • Navigli District Boat Tour (1-2 hours,€12-€20)
  • Total Estimated Costs (including all activities, food and lodging) - €1000-€1500/person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a trip to Cinque Terre National Park, and another day to explore Milan, including the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology. To save time, you can go directly to Lake Garda from Verona or skip Bologna and proceed to Florence.

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