SOLO TOURS
Tailored trip to Vietnam Vietnam is a magnet for solo travellers and Exoticca’s new itinerary gives them the security and seamless organisation of a group tour, but with plenty of scope to customise the trip to suit their needs. Clients can choose between ‘charm’ (budget), superior or luxury level hotels, and can top up the included excursions by adding optional activities or explore at their own leisure. The comprehensive route takes in Ho Chi Minh, Hue, Hoi An, Hanoi, Halong Bay (with a night on
board a traditional junk boat) and Sapa. Book it: The 14-day tour, From Ho Chi Minh to Sapa, Vietnam’s Wonder, starts from £2,359 including all flights, transfers, sole-occupancy accommodation, activities as well as some meals.
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Pakistan with an expert Many of Cox & Kings’ expert-led tours are popular with solos, but this Pakistan option is a particular hit and now has a revamped itinerary that includes Islamabad and Taxila. Guided by a lecturer specialising in the history of the Islamic world, this tour explores the legacy of the Mughal dynasty stretching back to the 16th century, visiting forts, tombs, mosques and museums, enlivened by interactions with local artisans and musicians. There’s also a stop at the Indian border at Wagah to see the
elaborate military ceremony that takes place each day. Book it: The 12-day Pakistan: Persians, Mughals and Mystics tour starts from £4,590 including flights, sole-occupancy accommodation, excursions, guiding and some meals.
coxandkings.co.uk
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Italy with extras Italy is one of Trafalgar’s bestsellers with solos. This new itinerary visits big-hitting destinations – Rome, Venice, Florence, Sorrento, Capri and Pompeii – but it goes beyond the surface-level sights. Travellers can enjoy in-depth, interactive excursions that range from watching glassblowers in Venice and leatherworkers in Florence to dining with a local family in a Tuscan vineyard. Much is included but there is free time too, which can be filled with optional excursions or put
aside for independent exploration. Book it: The 10-day Real Italy starts from £2,685 including sole-occupancy accommodation, many guided excursions and some meals.
trafalgar.com
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Jordan in depth Exodus Adventure Travels’ classic week-long tour in Jordan is among its top sellers with solos, so this itinerary is likely to also prove a hit. It ticks off a host of Unesco-listed sites – not only headliners Petra and Wadi Rum, but also the frescoes of Qasr Amra and the trading town of As-Salt. Travellers can soak in the Dead Sea, explore Crusader castles and spot birdlife in a wetland reserve. It’s action-packed but not particularly physical, so would suit culture
seekers as well as those in search of adventure. Book it: The 12-day Jordan: Culture & Nature In Depth starts from £2,629 including sole-occupancy accommodation, guided activities and some meals.
exodus.co.uk
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PICTURES: Shutterstock/THY taha, Dong Nhat Huy
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