We’re taking our two kids (7 and 10) to Italy for the first time this July, and I’m already stressing about how to fill the last few days before we fly out of Venice. We’ve got Amalfi and Rome locked in, but I’m torn about what to do with those three nights before Venice. Last year, my wife and I did Germany and absolutely loved it—so I thought, why not show the kids a bit of that Italian/Austrian mountain vibe in the Dolomites? Here’s the catch: everyone raves about those fancy family hotels with pools and playrooms, but our budget is more "picnic by the lake" than "spa day for the kids." I’m not sure if the Dolomites will wow the kids or if we’ll end up dragging them up a mountain trail while they beg for gelato. Plus, I keep wondering if we’re missing out by skipping the classic spots like Florence or Tuscany—places everyone seems to gush about. I’d love to hear from anyone who’s tried the Dolomites with kids around this age. Did you regret it? Or did the scenery and fresh air win them over? I’m all for adventure, but I also don’t want to spend the whole time refereeing complaints about sore feet. If you’ve done both, which did your family actually enjoy more? #familytravel #italywithkids #dolomites #Travel