Have you ever dreamed about owning a home in Italy?
You may have seen stories about abandoned Italian houses being offered for the symbolic price of just €1. But what do these properties actually look like? How do the programs work—and how much does it really cost to renovate one?
Boston REIA is organizing interest in a unique small-group journey through Southern Italy that combines incredible food, wine, history and scenery with proposed visits to towns participating in €1-home and low-cost property revitalization programs.
This is not simply a real estate scouting trip.
It is a complete Southern Italian travel experience featuring Naples, Campania, Puglia, Matera and the Amalfi Coast—with special opportunities to learn about purchasing and renovating property in Italy.
Explore the proposed Italy €1 Houses Tour and join the interest list.
A 12-Day Food, Wine and Property-Discovery Experience
The core itinerary is based on a professionally guided 12-day Southern Italy food-and-wine tour.
Travelers will experience some of the most memorable destinations in Campania, Puglia and Basilicata.
Proposed highlights include:
- A food-focused walking tour through historic Naples
- Campanian wine tasting in the Sannio countryside
- Benevento and its Roman and medieval history
- Time in the beautiful Gargano region
- Baroque architecture and local cuisine in Lecce
- Wine tasting among the vineyards of Salento
- The whitewashed streets of Ostuni
- Alberobello’s famous trulli houses
- A hands-on Puglian pasta and focaccia cooking class
- Bari’s historic center and traditional foods
- Matera’s extraordinary cave dwellings
- A final experience along the Amalfi Coast
An optional Amalfi Coast extension may also be available, depending on the selected departure.
Visit Italian Towns Offering €1 and Low-Cost Homes
The proposed journey will include specially planned visits to selected Southern Italian communities involved in €1-house or affordable-property programs.
These property experiences are expected to include towns such as:
Guardia Sanframondi
Located near Benevento, Guardia Sanframondi is a medieval hill town known for its castle, historic center and Sannio wines.
The municipality launched an official €1-house initiative in 2026 to encourage the restoration of abandoned buildings and revitalize its historic center.
A proposed group visit could include a meeting with local representatives, a tour of the old town and viewings of available properties where safe access can be arranged.
Biccari
Biccari is a charming mountain community in northern Puglia.
Rather than offering only severely damaged €1 buildings, Biccari has developed a broader catalog that has included homes ranging from symbolic-price restoration projects to more complete properties priced below €30,000.
This gives travelers an opportunity to compare major renovation projects with more manageable low-cost homes.
Caprarica di Lecce
Caprarica di Lecce is surrounded by olive groves and located only a short distance from Lecce.
The community has promoted programs designed to connect owners of neglected buildings with buyers or occupants prepared to restore them.
A visit could provide valuable insight into Salento property ownership, local construction requirements and village life.
All property visits and available inventory will be reconfirmed before departure.
The Honest Truth About Italy’s €1 Houses
The house may be advertised for €1, but the completed project will cost considerably more.
The symbolic purchase price is intended to attract buyers willing to rescue deteriorating buildings. Buyers may be required to submit renovation plans, obtain permits, begin construction within a designated period and complete the work by a municipal deadline.
Additional expenses may include:
- Architectural and engineering services
- A local geometra or property surveyor
- Structural inspections
- Notary fees and Italian taxes
- Building permits
- Roof, foundation and masonry repairs
- Electrical and plumbing installation
- Utility reconnection
- Insurance and security deposits
- Contractors, materials and project management
The purpose of this tour is to provide an honest look at both the opportunity and the responsibility.
No traveler will be pressured to purchase a property. The village visits are educational scouting experiences designed to help participants understand the process.
Who Should Consider Joining?
This proposed trip may be a particularly good fit for:
- Real estate investors interested in international opportunities
- Travelers dreaming about owning a second home in Italy
- People considering retirement or extended stays in Europe
- Buyers interested in affordable renovation projects
- Food-and-wine enthusiasts seeking a different kind of Italian experience
- Couples, friends and solo travelers who enjoy small-group travel
You do not need to be ready to purchase a property.
You only need a sense of curiosity and a desire to experience a side of Italy most tourists never see.
Join the Founding Group
Boston REIA is currently building a founding group of interested travelers. The anticipated group size is approximately 12 to 22 people.
Dates, departure options, final pricing and confirmed property experiences will be announced after the initial interest group is formed.
Joining the interest list does not reserve a trip, commit you to purchasing property or create any financial obligation.
It simply ensures that you receive the details first.
Visit the Southern Italy €1 Homes Tour page and join the interest list.
Come for the food, wine and beauty of Southern Italy.
You may return with an entirely new dream.
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