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[quote=Anonymous]While I can see the appeal of an organized tour, we have never done one because the cheapest way to travel is on your own. I have looked wistfully at the tourists lining up to get on their coach bus while our family is waiting for the local bus for sure! But then again I get such a thrill navigating on my own and actually planning the trip.

We just got back from Italy. Southern Italy is very cheap, and our young kids liked it a lot. Some tips:

Fly to the cheapest destination in Europe. Norwegian airlines is great. For example you can get a cheap ticket to edinburgh. We once got $80 tickets there. Then use Ryanair or one of the other budget airlines to Italy. Then fly to somewhere with the cheapest ticket back to the US. Maybe it will be Oslo or Dublin. Use SKYSCANNER for looking up airfare.

Rent a car. In Italy we have gotten a nice car for a week for under $100. It’s insane. You will spend more on gasoline, but it’s still cheap.

Stay in cheap, family run, bed and breakfasts. The breakfasts are huge (and free) and will save you money. And they are cheap. You can easily find a place for less than $100 a night. This route is actually cheaper than a Airbnb and you get to know your hosts, and it’s their job to help you navigate the town. In Italy there are Agriturismos. They are little B&Bs with a farm element. Sometimes it’s just a large garden and chickens.

Do your research. Look up the tour companies’ itineraries and then replicate them on your own by either driving or using public transportation or a little of both.

Stay away from the touristy spots for more authenticity and cheaper prices. We have been all over Italy now, and it is all worth seeing. The most popular spots have not been my favorite.

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