THE BEST OF TUSCANY - 4DAYS/3NIGHTS

Take a break to discover the best of Tuscany in 4 days. Spend a few days in FLORENCE, visit the stunning TUSCANY countryside, drink the famous Chianti wine, discover the CINQUE TERRE and take funny photos with the leaning tower of PISA. ITINERARY: DAY 1: Welcome to Florence - Orientation city walk with welcome drink & food DAY 2: Full free day in Florence for exploration DAY 3: Day trip to Pisa & the Best of Cinque Terre DAY 4: Full day in Tuscany with San Gimignano & wine tasting in 2 wineries. WHAT'S INCLUDED: 3 night accommodation in Florence Night walking tour of the city including a welcome drink ( aperitivo ) Full day tour to Tuscany and the Chianti region with the visit of the famous Medieval town of San Gimignano Visit of 2 local wineries, up to 9 wine tastings, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and more Visit of Pisa and the best of Cinque Terre; Riomaggiore, Vernazza and Manarola Reccommendations on local stores and restaurants where to try traditional food and products Italy on a Budget tour leaders Transport required for the day trips Assistance pre departure Full time office support during your stay   Free customized IOBT Florence city map DETAILS DEPARTURES: Every Friday and Sunday all year DURATION: 4 days  ROOM TYPE: Multi share dorm (mixed rooms)  - Private or Share double/twin room. Single supplement available on request TOUR TYPE: Good mix of free time and organised activities with our team. Perfect tour for independent travellers looking to meet new friends but also spending time to enjoy the city in complete freedom. Your tour leader and the composition of your group may change in certain days as the groups are small and we want to make sure you can meet as many new fellow travellers as possible.  *** Check out all the photos of the trip from previous travellers on our FACEBOOK PAGE or INSTAGRAM

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Amalfi Coast Experience

Spend 4 DAYS down the coast and visit the top and best places;  POMPEII, SORRENTO, CAPRI ISLAND, THE AMALFI COAST, AMALFI, POSITANO & NAPLES. Don't spend a fortune to visit one of the most expensive Italian destinations. Relax, have fun and enjoy the breathtaking scenery in a small group led by our local guides for an authentic Italian experience & more fun.   Itinerary: DAY 1 : Naples 11:30am - Pompeii Archaeological site - Sorrento DAY 2:  Boat tour to Capri Island - full day in Capri DAY 3:  Day tour to the Amalfi Coast with free time in Positano and Amalfi  DAY 4:  Sorrento - Naples - Option train back to Rome or Florence    What's Included: 3-night accommodation in Sorrento Entry ticket to Pompeii heritage site Sunset walking tour of Sorrento old town and its hidden spots Night tour of the old marina with relax time at the beach Boat ticket to the island of Capri Scenic boat tour around Capri island to see the Green Grotto, White Grotto and Faraglioni rocks Orientation walking tour of the island including Capri and Anacapri towns Free time to visit the Blue Grotto  Sunset swim in Sorrento by a natural pool of emerald water set among ancient ruins  Panoramic guided drive by private bus to explore the Amalfi coast stretching along the winding street Orientation walk through the narrow alleys of Amalfi up to the best look up point for breathtaking views Free time to go for a swim or to visit the Emerald Grotto Visit of Positano with plenty of time to explore and relax  Guided drive to Naples on the last day  Orientation walk of Naples & free time to wander independently Private transport from/back to Naples Local and passionate local tour leaders & drivers  Info and local facts about each destination  Assistance pre-departure Full-time office support during your stay Small group tour DETAILS: DEPARTURES: From April till October every Thursday / July and August  every Thursday and Monday MEETING POINT: Napoli Central Station at 11:30am. You will meet your tour leader at the train station in Naples, in front of the pharmacy FARMACIA DR. LEONE ROBERTO located inside the train station, opposite platform 23. If you depart from Florence or Rome our team can help you organise the transport.  DURATION: 4 days TOUR TYPE: Small group tour. Ideal for solo and independent travellers to meet other like-minded travellers to share the experience with. GROUP SIZE: 7 - 15 *** - SPECIAL OFFER - check out our Travel Deals page   What people say about this tour  “The Amalfi Coast tour is amazing” I did the four day tour of the Amalfi Coast with Italy on a Budget Tours and absolutely loved the experience. The group was made up of people of the same age who were all travelling, so we were able to get along really well and swap stories about travels. Irene was a fantastic guide from the very start. She was bright and happy and enthusiastic throughout the trip. She knows a lot of the locals around the coast so travelling was made easy and hassle free. The schedule was still flexible enough for us to spend our own time at the different towns and do your own thing at night. I've travelled independently many times before, but I don't think I could have seen or experienced as much by myself. And it was made all so much better by Irene's enthusiasm and knowledge of the area. Really great value for money and a must do if you want to travel this region!                                                                                                      Read more Check out all the photos of the trip from previous travellers on our FACEBOOK PAGE and INSTAGRAM  

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FLORENCE CITY BREAK - 3DAYS/2NIGHTS

Take a break from the daily busy rutine and come to Florence for a few days, one of the most beautiful Italian cities. Visit Florence and its museums in complete freedom and the next day come with our team to Tuscany to explore the countryside, the nearby villages and taste some wine.    ITINERARY: DAY 1: Arrival in Florence - free day DAY 2: Day trip to the Chianti region  DAY 3: Check out   What's included: 2 night accommodation in a centrally located hostel or budget hotel Full day tour to the Chianti region including private transport, your Italy on a Budget tour leader, wine tasting in a local winery and visit to a Medieval town Welcome pack with city map and local info Experienced Italy on a Budget crew Optional add-on activities DETAILS: DEPARTURES: Every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SUNDAY DURATION: 3 days  ACCOMMODATION TYPE: You can choose to stay in top rated HOSTELS/GUEST HOUSES or , depending on your budget, upgrade to 2 STAR HOTELS/B&B ROOM TYPE: Multi-share room  - Private double/twin room - Single room TOUR TYPE: This package is designed as a do-it-yourself, independent exploration package. You will be free to explore the city independently and the second day you will join a preorganised Italy on a Budget tour.   DID YOU KNOW THAT... ADD NIGHTS: If you feel that you haven't seen enough in 3 days, add an extra night in Florence to your booking. Pick also one of the other activities we organise in Florence; you could either take a day trip to Cinque Terre and Pisa or get your hands dirty with a cooking course. Tuscany is a beautiful region and there is always something great to do so that you never get bored. TRAVEL INFO: Our team will send you a confirmation email with the full program and details about the accommodation in Florence booked for you TRAVEL MORE: Continue exploring Italy and save money., Combine the Florence city break with: > AMALFI COAST TOUR  departing from Rome from Thurs till Sun > LET'S GO SOUTH from Monday till Sunday > MILAN & LAKE COMO > BEST OF ROME from Monday till Thursday For more cool savings visit our save money page  

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OUR PALIO OF SIENA PACKAGES

EVERY 2.07 & 16.08 CERTAINLY AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED IN ITALY   SIMPLE PALIO 2N/3D IN JULY: CHECK IN 01 JULY  CHECK OUT 03 JULY IN AUGUST: CHECK IN 15 AUGUST  CHECK OUT 17 AUGUST ITINERARY: DAY 1 FLORENCE Check in your accommodation in the centre of Florence; relax or enjoy the afternoon sightseeing in complete relax before you meet again our team and the other Palio fans. Enjoy our fun evening orientation walk of the city and a traditional dinner. ( D ) DAY 2 IT'S PALIO DAY!  Have the morning free to check out some museums and shop in the local markets. Meet again at 12pm to head towards Siena.  Once in Siena, your guide will escort you to Piazza del Campo, passing by the major tourists’ attractions, where the event takes place. In Siena you will have free time to assist the parades before meeting the guide back again in the square where 3000 more people will have gathered to feel the excitement of the race growing. After the race, you will have free time either to follow the celebration of the winning contrada or simply refresh with a beer in the square. We depart from Siena at 10:30pm. We will get back to Florence before midnight. DAY 3 THE SAD GOODBYE Check out your room and enjoy breakfast organised by our team to say goodbye to your new friends. You don't have to leave Florence straight away in the morning but feel free to store your bags in the hostel/hotel and continue exploring the city. If you wish to stay longer in Florence check out the other packages. ( B )   WHAT'S INCLUDED: 2 nights in Florence in a centrally located accommodation Orientation walk of Florence at night with dinner Brunch Palio day trip including return coach Services of experienced, local guides Welcome pack with maps and information of the city at check in MY FIRST PALIO 3N/4D IN JULY: CHECK IN 30 JUNE  CHECK OUT 03 JULY  IN AUGUST: CHECK IN MONDAY 14 AUGUST  CHECK OUT THURSDAY 17 AUGUST  ITINERARY: DAY 1 FLORENCE Check in your accommodation in the centre of Florence; relax or enjoy the afternoon sightseeing in complete relax before you meet us in the evening for a fun orientation walk of the city to learn about the monuments and famous sites including the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio DAY 2 TUSCANY No more queues, just vines and views. Have a big breakfast and get ready for a fun morning tour to discover the Tuscany wine region and the famous Chianti Classico wine. Just less than a hour outside of Florence we will stop in a winery set inside an historic castle surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. Enjoy the guided tour of the winery and finally taste their delicious and famous Chianti Classico wine and the extra virgin olive oil on jummy bruschette. Reach our second winery, a local family run farm and taste their local wines and products. Back to Florence in the afternoon to relax and live the city. Meet again our team for a traditional dinner in central Florence. ( D ) DAY 3 LET’S GO TO THE PALIO It is time to get ready for the Palio. Meet us at 12pm to catch the local transport to Siena.  Follow the guide for an orientation walk of Siena passing by the major tourists’ attractions to end in Piazza del Campo. Take part of the parades and the excitement of the race. After the race, you will have free time either to follow the celebration of the winning contrada or simply refresh with a beer in the square. We depart from Siena at 10:30pm. We will get back to Florence before midnight. DAY 4 THE SAD GOODBYE  Meet us for breakfast organised by our team to say goodbye to your new friends and team. You don't have to leave Florence straight away in the morning but feel free to store your bags in the hostel/hotel and continue exploring the city. If you wish to stay longer in Florence check out the other packages. ( B )   WHAT'S INCLUDED: 3 nights in Florence in a centrally located accommodation Orientation walk of Florence at night with dinner Palio day trip including return coach Services of experienced, local guides Brunch Welcome pack with maps and information of the city at check in Morning tour to Tuscany with a visit to 2 wineries  THE ULTIMATE PALIO EXPERIENCE 4N/5D IN JULY: CHECK IN 29 JUNE  CHECK OUT 03 JULY IN AUGUST: CHECK IN 13 AUGUST CHECK OUT 17 AUGUST ITINERARY: DAY 1 FLORENCE Check in your accommodation in the centre of Florence; relax or enjoy the afternoon sightseeing in complete relax before you meet again our team and the other Palio fans. Enjoy our fun evening orientation walk of the city and a welcome drink. DAY 2 CHIANTI – FLORENCE Join our day tour to the Tuscan countryside to discover why the area is famous for its scenery and mainly for it wine! During the day we will visit 2 wineries, taste 8 different types of wine, olive oil and balsamic vinegar and finally explore San Gimignano one or the most famous Tuscan medieval town. Once back to Florence you will have the free evening to relax DAY 3 PISA AND CINQUE TERRE An early wake up for an exciting full day at the Cinque Terre, the most characteristic villages of Italy famous for their natural beauty, scenic trails, spectacular coast line and sunny beaches, including a 2h stop at the famous leaning tower of Pisa. We'll be back to Florence at 8:30pm. A light lunch will be provided during the day. DAY 4 IT'S PALIO DAY! Have the morning free to check out some museums and shop in the local markets. Meet again at 12pm to head towards Siena.  Once in Siena, your guide will escort you to Piazza del Campo, passing by the major tourists’ attractions, where the event takes place. In Siena you will have free time to assist the parades before meeting the guide back again in the square where 3000 more people will have gathered to feel the excitement of the race growing. After the race, you will have free time either to follow the celebration of the winning contrada or simply refresh with a beer in the square. We depart from Siena at 10:30pm. We will get back to Florence before midnight. DAY 5 THE SAD GOODBYE Check out your room and enjoy breakfast organised by our team to say goodbye to your new friends. You don't have to leave Florence straight away in the morning but feel free to store your bags in the hostel/hotel and continue exploring the city. If you wish to stay longer in Florence check out the other packages. ( B )   WHAT'S INCLUDED: 4 nights in Florence in a centrally located accommodation Orientation walk of Florence at night Palio day trip including return coach Services of experienced, local guides Welcome pack with maps and information of the city at check in A full day exploring Tuscany with a visit to 2 wineries and a famous medieval village  A full day tour to Pisa and the Cinque Terre ;