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Arrival without stress
A short travel day, so you start the mountains well rested.
This is where your journey begins. Take your time packing, fill up on water and supplies, and set off in the early afternoon.
A handy stopover at the foot of Festung Kufstein, just a few minutes' walk from the Inn river and the small old town. Ideal for splitting the first leg and giving the children a chance to stretch their legs after the drive.
Crossing the Alps
Keep the afternoon free for a swim at Lake Kaltern.
A family-friendly campsite right on the warm Lake Kaltern, considered one of the warmest bathing lakes in the Alps. Sunbathing lawns, lake access and a pool make for a restful afternoon after crossing the Brenner.
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Arriving in the target region
Today's drive is a little over three hours; after this, only short stages follow.
Arrive in the afternoon, set up, and let the children run around.
A long stage — plan in some breaks.
A small farm campsite right in the heart of the Val d'Orcia, with wide views over cypress-studded hills and plenty of room to play. A peaceful base from which to reach the region's famous towns on short drives.
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Warm water and a stroll through the village
Your first proper day of rest: splashing about in the morning, a leisurely stroll in the afternoon.
An unusual village whose centre is formed not by a piazza but by a large steaming thermal pool. You can't swim in the historic pool itself, but at the Parco dei Mulini below, warm spring water bubbles over the rocks, where children can safely paddle.
A quiet medieval town with the Romanesque Collegiata and the pretty Renaissance garden Horti Leonini, where the children can play among the hedges. A good spot for your first Tuscan ice cream.
Limestone terraces and an abbey
Morning at the warm springs, followed by a short, peaceful visit to the abbey.
In the woods, warm springs bubble over white limestone terraces, including the famous Fosso Bianco with its limestone formation known as the Balena Bianca. A short path leads to natural pools where children can paddle in the lukewarm water.
One of Tuscany's most beautiful Romanesque abbey churches, set peacefully among olive groves and cypress trees. The plain, light-filled travertine interior and tranquil surroundings make for a short, contemplative stop with no museum required.
Cheese, wine and views
Two small towns in one day, with a long lunch break in the shade in between.
This small town, laid out by Pope Pius II as the ideal Renaissance city, is famous for its Pecorino cheese and panoramic lanes with names such as Via dell'Amore. The view from the town walls over the Val d'Orcia is one of the finest in the region.
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A wine town perched on a ridge, with steep lanes, the elegant Piazza Grande, and cellars where the famous Vino Nobile matures. For children, the climb up is a small adventure, rewarded at the top with ice cream and sweeping views.
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Change of base
A short drive in the morning, then an afternoon by the pool and at the playground.
A terraced campsite on a hill above Siena with a pool, playground and panoramic views. A bus runs from the site into the old town, so you can leave the large motorhome behind.
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A city day with no museum obligations
Explore the city in the morning, then wind down from the midday heat by the pool.
Siena's shell-shaped main square is one of the most beautiful squares in Italy and the setting for the Palio horse race. Children love sitting on the sloping paving while you take in the view of the Torre del Mangia.
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The black-and-white striped cathedral with its richly decorated façade is impressive even from the outside. If you fancy it, take a quick look inside at the elaborate marble floors, without doing a lengthy museum tour.
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Town of towers
A short drive, leaving the rest of the day for the town and the pool.
This medieval town with its surviving family towers looks like a small stone skyline. On Piazza della Cisterna there's award-winning ice cream, and climbing one of the towers rewards you with sweeping views over the hills.
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A peacefully located campsite in a small wood below the towers, with a pool, sports pitch and plenty of room for children. A footpath or short bus ride leads up into the old town.
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Etruscans and alabaster
An afternoon of relaxation by the pool, looking out over the town.
A hilltop town with Etruscan roots, a Roman theatre and a long tradition of alabaster carving. You can watch craftsmen at work in the workshops, and the well-preserved Teatro Romano delights children too.
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A terraced site with a pool and panoramic views of Volterra, quiet and family-friendly. From here, the old town is reachable on foot or with a short drive.
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Rest and market
Deliberately with no long drive: market, pool and playtime are the plan.
The weekly market in Volterra takes place on Saturdays; adjust the order of small activities if needed.
At the weekly market in Volterra you'll find Pecorino, sausage, olives and local fruit to sample and buy. A good day to stock up on supplies and wander the lanes with no fixed plan.
First stage of the return journey
A bit more driving today, but Lake Garda awaits at the end for a swim.
A large family campsite on the eastern shore of Lake Garda with lake access, pools and water slides. A perfect stopover for one more swim and play before crossing the Alps.
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Swimming and the way back through the Alps
Swim in the morning, drive in the afternoon; the stage remains easily manageable.
An award-winning campsite on a clear bathing lake south of Innsbruck, with lots of activities on offer, a water playground and mountain views. Ideal for a relaxed last night before heading home.
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Back at the starting point
The final stage is a little over three hours of pure driving; set off early to arrive relaxed in the afternoon.
Return to the starting point of your journey. After the final stage through the Alps, you'll be back home in the early afternoon.
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