The kids wanted to climb the 400 steps of the Torre del Mangia, a medieval belfry tower finished in 1348. #trekarooing #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #siena #sienaitaly #italy #italia #tuscany #torredelmangia

Sizing up them profiteroles. Aaaah, the food in Tuscany…! #trekarooing #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #montesansavino #italy #italia #tuscany

The medieval winding alleyways of Siena are delightfully lined with local fresh fruits, vegetables, pasta, flowers, and more. #trekarooing #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #siena #sienaitaly #italy #italia #tuscany

Duomo di Orvieto, a 14th century cathedral built in the Siennese Gothic style. In contrast to the ornate golden facade, the side walls are constructed of alternating white travertine and blue-grey basalt stone. #trekarooing #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #orvieto #orvietoitaly #italy #italia

Orvieto underground. The 2700 year-old Etruscan tunnel network consists of over 1200 caves dug under the hilltop town of Orvieto. The caves and deep water wells allowed the Etruscans to withstand a two-year siege by the Romans before being conquered. #trekarooing #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #orvieto #orvietoitaly #orvietounderground #italy

Tartufo, a chocolate ice cream truffle first created in 1946 includes 13 varieties of Swiss chocolate. Here it sits to the left of it’s gelato brethren. #trekarooing #travelwithkids #familytravel #familytrip #takeyourkidseverywhere #rome #roma #romanholiday #italy #tartufo #gelato

A night stroll near Piazza Navona. #trekarooing #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #rome #roma #romanholiday #italy

Double-helix spiral staircase at the Vatican Museum. Designed by Guiseppe Momo in 1932. #trekarooing #familytrip #familytravel #travelwithkids #takeyourkidseverywhere #rome #roma #romanholiday #italy #vatican #vaticancity #catholic

The Pontifical Swiss Guard was established in 1506 and is responsible for the security of the Pope and the Apostolic Palace. It is one of the oldest continuously operating military units in the world. #familytrip #takeyourkidseverywhere #rome #roma #romanholiday #italy #vatican #vaticancity #catholic #apostolicpalace

The Vatican, though inspiring, can be overwhelming in its scale and for its throngs of visitors. My favorite (other than the Sistine Chapel) was the exquisite Gallery of the Geographical Maps. It is longer than a soccer field and was designed for Pope Gregory XIII. #trekarooing #travelwithkids #familytravel #familytrip #takeyourkidseverywhere #rome #roma #romanholiday #italy #vatican … →