Italy
Solo Travel

The beauty of Italy solo travel is the country’s intimate size - perfect for a traveller wanting to experience the ultimate combination of nature, culture and cuisine. Its culture-filled cities, looming mountains and rugged islands provide the perfect setting for sailing, hiking, sightseeing and relaxing. Small enough for a whirlwind tour, yet jam packed with enough culture to last you a lifetime, you’ll want your adventure here to last forever.

If you want to tick volcanic island hopping off your bucket list, start with a visit to Stromboli island off the coast of Sicily which is home to Europe’s only permanently active volcano. Take a guided hike up this vast volcanic structure, or enjoy the views from the comfort of a boat as you set off for a sunset cruise. Next, hop on a ferry to the island of Vulcano and spend an afternoon wallowing in the munificent mud baths and spa-like thermal waters, while watching pluming fumaroles (a hole in the ground emitting steam) billow around you. Round off the circuit with a trip to Lipari, the most romantic and picturesque of the volcanic islands, where flowers seem brighter and the ocean waters bluer (think the Disney movie Luca).

Italy solo travel doesn’t have to be all about volcanoes and nature either. If you’re in the market for a cultural city break, explore the wonders of Rome, Verona, Venice and Milan with the help of an expert guide. For the ultimate city experience, time your trip to coincide with one of the many colourful festivals that take place. Visit Venice in February to experience the famously eye-catching Venice Carnival (much like France’s Mardi Gras), or head to Pisa in June to witness the Game of the Bridge, an annual event at the Ponte Di Mezzo which sees two teams battle it out to “conquer” the bridge, bringing to light the gritty beauty of Pisa’s history. Take the worry out of Italy solo travel with our 24-hour helpline and on-the-ground Concierge service, always available to make your travel troubles vanish.