Classical Italy for Solo Travellers
Classical Italy for Solo Travellers
Classical Italy for Solo Travellers
8 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Visiting: Rome, Arezzo, Siena, Florence, Uffizi Gallery, Assisi
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1IT
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Low, Please contact Riviera Travel if you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility.
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Riviera Travel with specific dietary requests.
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
From:
$2709 (USD) including Flights from the UKTour 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.Â
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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Rome
Location: Rome, Arezzo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4* Hotel Minerva
Meals Included: Dinner
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.
Day 2 : Siena
Location: Siena
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4* Hotel Minerva
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.Â
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.
Day 3 : Florence & The Uffizi
Location: Florence, Uffizi Gallery
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4* Hotel Minerva
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 4 : Arezzo
Location: Arezzo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4* Hotel Minerva
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 5 : Assisi
Location: Assisi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4* Golden Tulip Piram
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 6 : Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4* Golden Tulip Piram
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 7 : Free Day In Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4* Golden Tulip Piram
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 8 : Return Flight
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, our coach will return us to Rome airport for our flight home, after an exhilarating journey into the very heart of Italy.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Seven nights’ accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Fully Guided
The services of a Riviera Travel tour manager
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International Travel
Return flights & transfers
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Meals
Daily breakfast, Four dinners
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All tours as mentioned
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All transfers
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All local accommodation taxes
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Hotel porterage
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuity
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Insurance
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
Scheduled return flights
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No, 18 years and above only
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No, all our solo tour prices are fully inclusive with no single supplement to be added. Whilst hotels generally charge a little more for single occupancy rooms, we never charge you extra for meals, excursions, flights, rail journeys or transfers.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For almost 40 years
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I have reduced mobility; can I still travel?
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 contact us to discuss these concerns
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Do I require travel insurance?
It is a condition of booking that you carry suitable travel insurance.
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What is my luggage allowance?
You will receive details of your luggage allowance with your final travel documents, which are sent approximately 10 days prior to your date of departure.
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Dates & Availability
Wednesday - Wednesday
Sep 04, 2024 - Sep 11, 2024Sunday - Sunday
Sep 29, 2024 - Oct 06, 2024Wednesday - Wednesday
Oct 09, 2024 - Oct 16, 2024Monday - Monday
Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Sep 03, 2025 - Sep 10, 2025Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Riviera Travel requires a minimum deposit of 250 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of riviera travel charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.