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- Gold Operator
- Italy on a Budget Tours
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 8
- Ages 18-39
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Explore Bari's Old Town at sunset
- Discover Alberobello's iconic trulli
- Stroll through Ostuni, the White City
- Relax on the Caribbean-like beaches
- Dance the night away in Gallipoli
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 BARI & THE OLD TOWN
- Day 2 ALBEROBELLO - MONOPOLI - POLIGNANO A MARE - BARI
- Day 3 BARI - OSTUNI - LECCE
- Day 4 FARAGLIONI - TORRE DELL’ORSO - OTRANTO - LECCE
- Day 5 LECCE - PUNTA SUINA - GALLIPOLI
- Day 6 GALLIPOLI
- Day 7 GALLIPOLI - MATERA - BARI
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

Operated by
Italy on a Budget Tours
Number of tours
18
Age Range
18 to 41 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
96%
Italy on a Budget Tours is a leading Italian travel company based in Florence...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Laura· August 25th, 2025I really enjoyed my time on this tour. Having Giovanni as our guide really added to the experience. His knowledge and insight allowed me to experience the south of italy in a way I would have never been able to ok my own. The wonderful recommendations that he made and special spots allowed me to enjoy italy on a different level. I would definitely recommend this tour.Show more
- Alison· August 24th, 2025Great to be able to be first on the boat and get the best seats.Show more
- Stine· August 17th, 2025Totally worth it! You see and experience a lot in this few days, get to know Italy and see some of the most beautiful places. Also, you get the chance to meet some new, interested and amazing people. Thanks a lot for this great tour!Show more
Dates & Availability
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- From Sunday21 Sep, 2025To Saturday27 Sep, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $4,166 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday28 Sep, 2025To Saturday4 Oct, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $3,812 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday5 Oct, 2025To Saturday11 Oct, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $3,812 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday12 Oct, 2025To Saturday18 Oct, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $3,812 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday19 Oct, 2025To Saturday25 Oct, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $3,812 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday26 Oct, 2025To Saturday1 Nov, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $3,812 per person
- From Sunday2 Nov, 2025To Saturday8 Nov, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $3,812 per person
- From Sunday9 Nov, 2025To Saturday15 Nov, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $3,812 per person
- From Sunday16 Nov, 2025To Saturday22 Nov, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $3,812 per person
- From Sunday23 Nov, 2025To Saturday29 Nov, 2025EnglishFrom:NZ $3,812 per person
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Steve
Asked on July 29th, 2025I am 60 years young. Is it possible to get this flight on the morning of the 21st September
- Italy on a Budget ToursOperator•Written August 2025
We can organize a customized, partially guided itinerary just for you. This means your accommodations, tours, transfers, and key activities would all be pre-booked, while still allowing you free time to explore at your own pace. You'd have the flexibility of a private trip, with the peace of mind of everything arranged in advance. Alternatively, we can check availability with our trusted local partners to see if they have a similar small-group tour confirmed for those dates.
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Steve
Traveler•Written August 2025It was the tour departing the 14th September I was interested.
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Melanie
Asked on July 14th, 2025Is there an available spot for me to join the one that begins on August 10th, 2025?
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Melanie
Traveler•Written July 2025How many other people have booked the tour so far for this date?
- Italy on a Budget ToursOperator•Written July 2025
At the moment we don't have any bookings for this tour on the requested date. There's still some time left though, so you can try contacting us again in a few weeks to check the status of other bookings.
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Jill
Asked on December 29th, 2024What forms of payment do you accept?
- Italy on a Budget ToursOperator•Written December 2024
We accept various forms of payment, including credit cards.
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Diane
Asked on September 19th, 2024Could you please inform me as to what hotels we will be staying at during the length of the tour. Are there any other dinners included besides the welcome dinner? What type of vehicle is used for transportation? When in Alberobello will we be visiting the Castellana caves and Grotto Bianca? Would we be able to do dinner at Grotto Palazzese?
- Italy on a Budget ToursOperator•Written September 2024
We collaborate with several top-rated hotels and B&Bs. Two weeks before your tour departure, you will receive all relevant travel information, including hotel names. During this tour, the Welcome Dinner and daily breakfasts at the hotel are included. Other meals are not part of the package. We use a private minivan for larger groups and a car for smaller groups. The driving times vary depending on the locations. Unfortunately, the Castellana Caves are not included in the itinerary. Dinner at Grotto Palazzese is not possible during the tour, but you can make separate arrangements. Reservations for Grotto Palazzese should be made well in advance, and the tasting menu starts at around €200 per person.
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Diane
Traveler•Written September 2024It seems that we are having trouble finding a flight from Athens to Bari for May 11. The flights seem to arrive too late for us to participate in the orientation and welcome dinner. Could it be possible to start the tour on May 12 for our group of 4 people?
- Italy on a Budget ToursOperator•Written October 2024
We could arrange a private tour of Puglia and Matera specifically for your group of four. This would allow us to make some customizations to your itinerary. It would be possible for your group to join one day later if you like, though this would mean missing out on the first day of the tour.
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Corinne
Asked on September 5th, 2024How can I find out about pre-tour accommodation?
- Italy on a Budget ToursOperator•Written September 2024
Pre-tour accommodation information will be sent to you with booking confirmation.
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Barry
Asked on August 14th, 2024Are we eligible for the tour to Puglia/Matera? My spouse is 72 and I am 70. Both in very good health and lead active lives but looks like you have a maximum age of 55
- Italy on a Budget ToursOperator•Written August 2024
The tour to Puglia and Matera is designed for students and backpackers looking at sharing the same experience with other like minded travellers. I am afraid you won't fit in this tour package. Feel free at looking at other suitable products which reflect more your tour style.
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Paula
Asked on July 22nd, 2024What is the average age of the group and how many are typically in the group? What type of accommodation is included?
- Italy on a Budget ToursOperator•Written July 2024
Our Puglia & Matera tour is a semi-private tour for 8 people maximum. The average age of the participants is usually between 20 and 40 years old, as our tours are fast-paced, budget-minded, and include activities for travellers to meet and have fun with other like-minded young passengers from all parts of the world! As for the accommodation, we offer the following accommodation options to our guests: Twin Share accommodation - the travellers who choose this option will be allocated a room with someone of the same tour. Private Double accommodation - a private room for 2 people. Non-available for solo travellers.
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April
Asked on July 22nd, 2024Can I customize my tour?
- Italy on a Budget ToursOperator•Written July 2024
Customization options depend on the itinerary and traveler requests.
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Katie
Asked on July 13th, 2024when do 2025 tours open for booking?
- Italy on a Budget ToursOperator•Written July 2024
new departures are now live
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Olivier
Asked on June 29th, 2024How many participants do you need for the tour to operate?
- Italy on a Budget ToursOperator•Written June 2024
We require a minimum of 6 participants for the tour to proceed.
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