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Travel with Toddlers in Italy + Agriturismo suggestions

Hello!

We are going to be traveling with our two 2yo toddlers in Italy in early September. This will be our third trip to Europe with them, so we're quite comfortable flying with them, on public transit, etc. I'm the only one of us who's been to Italy and that was years ago. I visited Rome and Venice and enjoyed both, especially the easy, delicious, constant eating, but this time we're looking for something a bit slower paced. We are hoping to find an Agriturismo in Tuscany (though region negotiable) that's reasonably accessible by train or bus from wherever we fly into (Florence? Bologna?). We'll rent a car if absolutely necessary, but would much rather avoid the hassle. Our plan is to stay 5-7 days at an Agriturismo (or maybe even two different Agriturismi?), take some day trips into nearby city/towns as well as do some outdoor activities and see the farm. Italy isn't our first stop, so we'll hopefully be over the worst of the jet lag by the time we arrive. General tips are welcome! We enjoy low key travel with the twins - food, outdoor markets, walks, parks, pools have all been great. They've started really getting into animals recently. We adults, of course, want to max out on fresh local food and wine. Olives. Whatever. Italy!

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We are getting ready to do our first trip overseas with our LO- however, one of my coworkers recently did an agriturismo in Italy in the Tuscany region outside of Florence and it looked amazing! We are doing an itinerary probably not best suited for toddlers so I’m a little nervous about that. I wish you the best on your trip!

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We'll rent a car if absolutely necessary, but would much rather avoid the hassle. Our plan is to stay 5-7 days at an Agriturismo (or maybe even two different Agriturismi?), take some day trips into nearby city/towns as well as do some outdoor activities and see the farm.

I suggest you stay in one location. If you want Tuscany, look for something near Siena. It is in the middle of Tuscany and traveling to the north or south would be easy.

A car would be much less hassle than trying to get around the region using public transportation. Bus service is not extensive. Even if you could get around by bus, it may take two or three transfers to get where you want. Having a car will broaden you choices of agriturismos. There are some great ones off the beaten path.

Driving in Tuscany is really quite pleasant. Just observe the speed laws (who wants to zip through gorgeous scenery anyway?). ZTLs are well marked and easily avoided. We had no problems in Siena, the largest city in which we drove. On the advice of our agriturismo, we opted out driving in Florence and took the bus to the city.