Cheap 4-Day Italy Road Trip Vacation around Bari to Taranto

Your exciting road trip through Italy starts when you reach the incredible city of Bari, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Bari and begin your adventure in Italy.

Bari is a popular cheap holiday destination in Italy with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Bari and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Lungomare Araldo di Crollalanza will make your cheap holiday in Italy truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,519 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Bari. An excellent example is the popular Mastro Ciccio. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,456 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Italy is La Tana del Polpo. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,804 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful La Cantina dello Zio. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,242 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Bar Moderno is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,784 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Bari we recommend is The ciclatera under the sea, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,155 customers.

Ristorante Antò - Cucina e Sapori Tipici is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 828 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Italy!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Italy, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Bari and end your day in the city of Taranto, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Bari is the amazing Direzione regionale Musei. This travel destination is a local government office that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,074 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Basilica di San Nicola. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 16,196 travelers, a visit to this well-known cathedral and sightseeing spot in Bari is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable. This travel destination welcomes around 445,000 yearly visitors.

Another unforgettable sight in Bari is the outstanding Teatro Petruzzelli. This opera house has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,870 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Italy, drop by the popular Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana Primaziale San Sabino. This attraction, an amazing church, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,399 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Parco 2 Giugno. This park is a popular attraction rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 8,436 visitors from all over the globe.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Italy. To have the best affordable travel experience in Italy, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Italy unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Italy.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Taranto. Taranto is another cheap travel destination in Italy where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Italy can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Taranto that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Taranto is La Paranza - Ristorante di Pesce. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,789 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Taranto, Ristò Fratelli Pesce is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,118 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Ristorante La Pignata. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Taranto enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,111 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Taranto’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit Eden Bar. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 804 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Caffè Tarentum. This popular bar in Taranto has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 541 bar-goers.

You can also go to Tabir as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Tabir is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 533 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Italy!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Italy, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Matera and end your day in the city of Bari, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Matera is the amazing Ponte Girevole. This travel destination is a swing bridge that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,186 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible National Archaeological Museum of Taranto-Marta. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,975 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Matera is likely to make your vacation in Italy even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Matera is the outstanding Lungomare Vittorio Emanuele III. This park has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,972 visitors.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Italy. To have the best affordable travel experience in Italy, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Italy unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Italy.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Bari. Bari is another cheap travel destination in Italy where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Italy can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Bari that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Bari is Ristorante Del Centro. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,210 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Bari, La Muraya Ristorante is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,090 diners.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Bari enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Bari’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Italy. For example, you can visit The Stuart, Scottish Pub. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 786 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Steam pub. This popular bar in Bari has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 979 bar-goers.

You can also go to Gola Caffè Bistrot as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Gola Caffè Bistrot is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 824 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Italy!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Italy as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 4 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Bari.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Italy.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Bari is the remarkable Il Fortino di Sant'Antonio. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,196 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Bari, consider a top-rated restaurant like Ristorante Antò - Cucina e Sapori Tipici. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 828 customers.

Peppo is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,033 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Bari and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Italy!