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Classical Italy for Solo Travellers

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Classical Italy for Solo Travellers

8 days from only £1,099pp

Experience more with so much included

Guided tour of historic Rome, home to the Colosseum, the Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish steps and more
Guided tour of Siena, one of Europe’s finest medieval cities
Guided tour of Florence, 'Pearl of the Renaissance' with a timed visit to the Uffizi, one of the world’s finest art galleries - entrance fees included
Walking tour of Arezzo, one of Tuscany' most wonderfully unspoilt medieval cities
Visit Assisi, the birthplace of St Francis
Experience Tuscany’s stunning countryside
A welcome dinner on the first night to get to know your travelling companions
Return travel from a selection of regional airports, plus all hotel transfers
Seven nights in three-star superior and four-star accommodation
Breakfast and four dinners
All local taxes
Services of our experienced tour manager

Selected departures up to October 2019 & April to October 2020

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7 nights in 3-star superior to 4-star accommodation

Return flights & transfers

Programme of daily tours & visits

Daily breakfast, 3 dinners & Welcome Dinner

Expert tour manager

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Overview

Italy has it all, from world-class art and architecture to stunning scenery, not to mention some of the world’s finest food and wine. It’s ideal for the single traveller, especially if it’s your first time seeing the world on your own.

Tuscany is perhaps best known for its rolling hills, stately cypress trees and isolated farmhouses. But the region is also blessed with some of the most stunning towns and cities in the country; Florence, Siena and Arezzo to name just three. You’ll be able to enjoy all of them before we head to the eternal city of Rome. Nowhere else can quite compare with Rome’s rich history, and so much of it is still visible and tangible as you walk around the city with other solo travellers. You will have the opportunity to visit some of the iconic sites that make this one of the most exciting cities in the world.

Take a look at the Riviera Travel Blog here to read about 'A Walking Tour of Rome'

Your Itinerary

DAY 1ARRIVAL IN ROME

ARRIVAL IN ROME

You’ll be met at the airport by a member of the team for our flight to Rome. On arrival, a coach will transfer us to the delightful medieval city of Arezzo in Tuscany, where we stay at the four-star Minerva Hotel for the next four nights. The hotel started out life as a restaurant fifty years ago, and we will dine there tonight on some traditional Tuscan fare.

St Peter's Basilica by the river at sunset

DAY 2SIENA

SIENA

After breakfast we set off for another of Tuscany’s medieval cities, Siena. Formerly one of the world’s largest cities, Siena still exudes style and class, especially around the crescent-shaped main square. We will have plenty of time to enjoy the many palaces, piazzas and the stunning black-and-white marble cathedral.

Later today we journey past classic, scenic Tuscan landscapes to Arezzo for our evening meal and a chance to share stories of today’s visit with like-minded people also travelling alone.

Siena cathedral

DAY 3FLORENCE & THE UFFIZI

FLORENCE & THE UFFIZI

Florence is a city on many people’s ‘must-visit’ list due to its fairy-tale, riverside location, monumental art collections and typical Italian buzz. We’ll enjoy a guided tour of the important sights of the city before our timed entry into the incomparable Uffizi Gallery. Containing works by the likes of Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Caravaggio, Raphael and numerous other artists, it houses one of the best art collections the world has to offer. Away from the gallery are wonderful markets and shops to discover, interspersed with an essential coffee at a pavement café.

Florence

DAY 4AREZZO

AREZZO

After breakfast in our hotel, our tour takes you to the main town of Arezzo for a guided walk around this city that boasts a kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The cathedral is home to some of the world’s most detailed and best-preserved tapestries. The main square is a masterpiece, one of Europe’s most stunning. The afternoon is free for you to explore Arezzo at leisure before heading back to the hotel for our final dinner at the Minerva.

Arezzo

DAY 5ASSISI

ASSISI

Today we leave Tuscany after breakfast driving firstly to Assisi. This delightful medieval town, with its flower-hung streets, lovely views over the Umbrian countryside and fountain-splashed piazzas is famous for a single event – the birth of Francis, the most revered saint in Italy. The man himself was one of the most extraordinary figures the Italian church has ever produced. He had a privileged upbringing, leading a very un-Christian lifestyle, but whilst imprisoned, God appeared to him. After release, he renounced his inheritance, living the life of a beggar, and mixed with lepers, but ultimately found his vocation founding the order of monks which bears his name, the Franciscans. Two years after his death, the basilica was built, financed by donations from all over Europe creating one of the most beautiful shrines in the Christian world adorned by arguably its greatest art collection outside an actual gallery. The building today is actually two churches, one on top of the other with St Francis himself lying under the floor in the crypt. The mood inside is most respectful, being in tune with Franciscan principles – silence being the rule, quite plain around the tomb itself and accompanied by brown-robed monks.

We have ample time to visit the basilica together with the town, arriving in Rome early evening. Our hotel is the three-star superior Cicerone Hotel, well-located in Rome’s elegant Prati district, close to the Vatican, Castel Sant’Angelo and one of Rome’s best shopping districts. The hotel features a restaurant and bar, and the comfortable rooms are decorated in a classic style.

Basilica of Saint Francis

DAY 6ROME

ROME

One of the most captivating cities in the world, Rome is the perfect blend of ancient history and modern times. This morning, we enjoy a guided tour of the city, where we will take in many of the best-known sights, such as St Peter’s, Palatine Hill, the Colosseum, the Forum and so much more. The beautiful Eternal City owes its majesty to the Roman Empire that commanded much of the world for nigh on 500 years, and also to the Papacy, which for much of its existence, held great political as well as religious influence. This afternoon, you are free to explore as you wish, be it on your own or with new-found friends. May we suggest a visit to the Vatican Museum? Or enjoy a wander through the maze of streets and welcoming piazzas.

Fiumi Fountain at the Piazza Navona, Rome

DAY 7FREE DAY IN ROME

FREE DAY IN ROME

Rome’s attractions are vast and diverse, so you have a full free day to explore Rome exactly how you choose to. Ancient ruins, grand churches, relaxed cafes, upmarket shopping – there will be ample time to make the most of your visit. And don’t forget that according to local lore, throwing a coin in the Trevi Fountain guarantees a return to the Eternal City. Or perhaps it’s the everlasting allure of this most magnificent of cities that brings people back time and time again.

The Colosseum

DAY 8RETURN FLIGHT

RETURN FLIGHT

After breakfast, our coach will return us to Rome airport for our flight home, after an exhilarating journey into the very heart of Italy.

Classical Italy for Solo Travellers

Close up of the Colosseum in Rome at night

Price Includes

The price of this holiday is per person, based on one person in a double/twin room for sole occupancy. The price includes seven nights’ accommodation with breakfast and four dinners, all tours as mentioned, all transfers, all local accommodation taxes and the services of a Riviera Travel tour manager.

Included excursions are timed entrance to the Uffizi gallery, guided tours of Rome, Sienna, Florence and Arezzo and a visit to Assisi.

Close up of Michelangelo's art in the Sistine Chapel

Rome Aperitivo Stroll with Tastings - from £54 per person

Spend 3 hours enjoying the gastronomic delights of Trastevere the historic Jewish quarter. The tour includes a tasting of local wines and cheeses, iconic Roman pasta dishes, modern street food and, of course, gelato. Along with the food come some lesser-known stories and insights from the Eternal City. This option is available for 2019 and 2020 departures.

Tour the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with an Expert - from £42 per person

Skip the main entrance queues and discover some of the world’s greatest art collections on a reserved tour with an authorised guide. Marvel at the finest classical statuary, the frescoed chambers painted by Raphael himself, and galleries displaying remarkable candelabra, tapestries and 16th-century maps. Then there’s the beautiful Sistine Chapel, featuring astonishing masterpieces by Michelangelo. This option is available for 2019 departures only.

2020 departures:

Early entrance Vatican tour - from £73 per person

Enjoy exclusive early morning access to the Vatican before the crowds arrive, while the museums are still quiet. Discover some of the world’s greatest art collections on a reserved tour with an authorised guide with entrance before the museum opens to the general public, and enjoy a more relaxed, stress-free experience without the crowds thanks to this exclusive early visit. Marvel at the frescoed chambers painted by Raphael and the beautiful Sistine Chapel featuring astonishing masterpieces by Michelangelo.

Breakfast at the Vatican tour - from £94 per person

Indulge in a more exclusive visit to the Vatican. Enjoy a rich American buffet breakfast in the museum’s restaurant area or in the beautiful Pigna courtyard, and discover the countless works of art at your own pace thanks to the special early morning entrance before the museums and Sistine Chapel open to the general public. This truly unique experience includes a tour with an authorised guide to discover some of the world’s greatest art collections, allowing you to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience without the crowds – a simply irresistible morning at the Vatican.

Please call us on 01283 742 300 to pre-book.

Useful Information

Mobility

We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to call us to discuss these concerns. General information on mobility in connection with our tours can be found here.

Air-Conditioning

The use of air-conditioning in hotels in Italy is at the hotel’s discretion and is normally restricted to the summer months (mid-May to mid-September), depending on the temperature.

Fact File

Currency: Euro
Deposit: £100 per person
Flight time: Approx. 2 hrs 30 mins to 2 hrs 55 mins
Language: Italian
Time zone: GMT+1
Country: Italy

Transfer Times

All transfer times listed here are approximate, and dependent on traffic. If you have a question regarding transfer times please don't hesitate to contact us.