Fancy heading away on an adventure on your own? You are not alone and there are plenty of amazing solo traveller European experiences where you will meet like-minded people.
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Travelling solo can be one of the most fulfilling and exciting experiences out there – the sense of freedom is hard to beat. Just grabbing your bag and jumping on a flight can seem a little daunting but luckily there are plenty of quality tour operators out there who can help you to both organise everything and also meet like-minded travellers looking to go it alone. Whether you are an experienced solo traveller or doing it for the first time one of the best destinations has to be Europe, with the possibility to visit many new countries over a short time. Here are five of the best European tours for singles.
European Magic
The title doesn’t lie – this trip really is magical, visiting seven countries in nine days, with different cultures, food and experiences to encounter daily. Contiki’s trips are designed for anyone from 18 to 35 and the company specialises in solo holidays too. But you won’t be alone for long, with plenty of like-minded travellers to get to know – in fact 70% of Contiki travellers sign up to do a trip alone. On this epic European tour you visit the cute gable-houses of Amsterdam, drink some steins at a Bavarian beer hall, Glide through the canals of Venice and see the Eiffel Tower – all in just one week. From €1,454.
Book at Contiki.com
European Encounter
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This is an excellent option for anyone with a little more time on their hands. Over 16 days you’ll visit eight countries, staying in tried and tested hotels (and one hostel) with 15 breakfasts, one lunch and three dinners thrown in. Some of the highlights of this trip include seeing the East Side Gallery, the famous murals on the Berlin Wall, taking a boat cruise around Prague, an evening of Czech culture with live music and dancing, and a boat trip around the gorgeous Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. From €2,354.
Book at Contiki.com
European Highlights
Trafalgar is a well-respected travel company with professionally organised tours. Solo travellers are also catered for with a range of holidays that make it easy to travel alone, especially if it is your first time. There are options for single rooms but also the company can match you with a same-sex room mate to share a twin with if desired. The European Highlights tour is a perfect starter if you haven’t travelled solo before, visiting four countries and seven cities over the course of seven days. You’ll get to see Amsterdam, cruise the Rhine, savour the Burgundy wine region and visit Paris, among many other highlights. From €1,500.
Book at Trafalgar.com
European Dream
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This tour captures the magic and romance of some of Europe’s most alluring destinations. You’ll travel from Rome to Paris, via Florence, Venice and Lucerne, soaking up the history and culture as you go. It’s a great mix of cities and countryside too, with highlights including visiting the Colosseum and other ancient sites in Rome, St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, as well as travelling north into the picturesque Italian and Swiss Lake Districts via Como and Lugano and slicing directly through the Alps. If it’s beautiful scenery mixed with incredible architecture you’re after, this is the trip for you. From €1,850.
Book at Trafalgar.com
Glimpse of Europe
Another really great taster holiday for anyone new to solo travelling, or just a compact trip if time is short. This affordable seven-day trip packs a lot in, starting in Amsterdam and ending in Paris and travelling through Cologne, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, the Dutch countryside and Lake Lucerne. This is a guided group tour and includes accommodation in hotels, transport and meals (six breakfasts, two dinners). The hotels are excellent, all tried and tested and cherry-picked for their quality. City orientation tours are included as are audio headsets to enhance the included sightseeing experiences. From €1.205.
Book at Bookmundi.com