Best solo travel tours destinations

1. ITALY – A FOODIE LOVER’S DREAM

If we’ve learnt anything from bestselling novel ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ it’s that solo travel can be one of the most rewarding, self-indulgent experiences – after all, every day is your day. But that’s not all… Gilbert showcases the fact that Italy serves up more than just fantastic food – it’s got pretty towns and no end of ancient sights, too. In fact, it’s one of the most culturally-rich places in the world. Spoilt for choice? That’s where we come in… Join one of our tours to Italy and everything’s organised for you. You’ll discover the most famous places, plus hidden gems off the typical tourist trail. On our Flavours of Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast itinerary, for example, top activities include visiting the ruins of Pompeii and sailing to Capri.

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2. JAPAN – ANCIENT TRADITIONS AND STRIKING SIGHTS

Travelling solo is one of the best ways to challenge yourself and try something new – and our group tours to Japan offer the perfect opportunity for you to do this. Join our Japan Unmasked itinerary and you’ll visit everywhere from snow-capped Mount Fuji to a war memorial in Hiroshima. On this tour everything’s organised, including a ride on a 200-mile-an-hour bullet train and a trip to feed wild deer. Plus, because you’re travelling by yourself, you’ll stay in private rooms. Form new friendships with like-minded travellers or branch out on your own... The best part about travelling solo? You can do as you wish.

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3. SPAIN – MORE THAN SUN, SEA AND SAND

If you’re looking for an exciting solo tour destination that’s closer-to-home, Spain is an excellent choice. Go past the usual sun, sea and sand-style holiday and you’ll discover dramatic landscapes and time-honoured traditions. Don’t want the hassle of planning your solo tour of Spain? Join our Canary Island Hopper itinerary and you’ll take in more than one Spanish hotspot – no organisation required. We’re talking lesser-known sides of Tenerife, La Palma and La Gomera. You’ll watch local potters at work in the sleepy village of El Cercado and trek to the towering Mount Teide, which is home to sweeping pine forests and lunar-like landscapes. Like all of our TUI Tours, a guide will you join you on your trip, too so as well as envy-inducing photos, you’ll go home with insider knowledge about where you’ve been.

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4. CHINA – A CULTURAL TREASURE CHEST

Fancy a far-flung solo escape instead? Choose China. From temple-topped mountains and sapphire lakes to lively cities, it’s a hotbed of action. See the country’s best bits and learn new skills on our Once in a lifetime China itinerary. On this small group adventure tour, your guide will take you to a lesser-known section of the Great Wall with your fellow travellers. Plus, you’ll tuck into a vegetarian lunch at an authentic Buddhist temple, have a Tai Chi lesson with a local teacher and spot pandas at the Dujiangyan Panda Base, where rescued pandas are nursed back to health before being re-released into the wild. You might start the trip alone, but you’ll finish having met lots of new people and learnt about Chinese culture.

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5. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – A MIXED BAG OF SCENERY

Home to an impressive 50 states – and everything from buzzing cities to national parks – it’s no wonder the United States of America is a must-visit destination. And if you think you can’t fit it all in? Think again. Join our state-hopping Rhythms of the Deep South itinerary and you’ll discover the South’s best bits. Sip Jack Daniel’s at a Tennessee distillery, follow in the footsteps of Elvis at Graceland and visit New Orleans – the home of Mardi Gras. Your guide will be there to dish out insider information on this group trip, too and there’s even free time for you to go exploring with your newly-made friends.

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Author: Jessica Houtby