Italy family vacation by train

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

This family trip has been carefully designed to make traveling by train simple, comfortable, and sustainable, an enjoyable way to discover new places while minimizing environmental impact. Moving through the landscape by rail allows you to slow down, gaze out of the window, and appreciate the beauty of villages, fields, and rolling hills passing by. It also offers a meaningful opportunity to teach children about responsible, mindful, and eco-friendly ways of traveling.Once within the cities, the itinerary promotes low-impact exploration through walking tours, bike rides, or the use of efficient public transportation systems.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

Every element of the journey has been thoughtfully planned to align with sustainable values. Accommodations are selected with care, giving preference to certified partners who adopt green practices , such as reducing waste, sourcing local and seasonal food, saving energy, and providing options for vegetarian and vegan guests. Together, these choices create a truly responsible and rewarding travel experience. An example? The Albergo del Cuore in Ravenna. Owned by a local cooperative it employes people with disabilities, it is fully accessible, has a bistrot providing vegetarian and vegan options and has a small shop with local products to support local economy.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

This thoughtfully crafted itinerary invites travelers to explore the Emilia-Romagna region while making a positive contribution to its local economy and rich cultural heritage. Each activity has been chosen to encourage genuine connections with residents, traditions, and the region’s long-standing craftsmanship.

Guests will enjoy six nights in a welcoming, family-run 3-star hotel in the heart of Bologna — conveniently located near the train station and main avenues — followed by three nights in an ethical hotel in central Ravenna. Both accommodations are locally owned, ensuring that every stay directly supports small enterprises and community-based initiatives.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

The hotel in Ravenna is accessible to people with disabilities and managed by a cooperative committed to inclusion and social empowerment, offering employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities
This trip can be adapted for people with limited mobility, vision or hearing; or cognitive issues and is LGBTQ+ friendly.

All travel between Bologna and nearby cities such as Ravenna and Faenza is by train, reinforcing our dedication to sustainable, low-impact, and responsible travel.