Yahoo News This solo tour to Amalfi might make you rethink going with a companion
The stretch of coastline between Salerno and Sorrento is one of the most picturesque in Italy, if not the world. While it's know for attracting couples on honeymoon or for romantic summer breaks, the Amalfi Coast is an idyllic place for solo travellers to explore too - yes, really.
To show you why you should consider exploring the impossibly pretty coastline independently, we’ve teamed up with Andante Travels to bring you the ultimate solo escape to Italy, which is exclusive to Good Housekeeping readers.
With boat rides, lush gardens and even glamorous islands to get to know in a group of like-minded readers, this is this solo tour to end all solo tours! Here's why you should try Amalfi on a solo holiday.
Fascinating history
There's plenty for single travellers to get up to in this part of Italy, thanks to its rich and fascinating history. On a solo tour you’ll be kept busy exploring the wondrous ancient towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. You’ll also have the chance to visit the amphitheatre at Pozzuoli - one of the largest in the ancient world, and the natural thermal spring bath complex at Baia.
Pompeii was buried under ash for many years, after the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79AD. The Roman town beneath the ash has been miraculously preserved, so you can walk around its houses, shops and bars, and imagine it bustling with locals.
Even better preserved is the town of Herculaneum, and there are now two on-site museums with gift shops, so you can bring back a souvenir of your solo adventure for your loved ones. The National Archaeological Museum in Naples is a perfect spot for an afternoon to yourself as you peruse lovely frescoes and mosaics. These were discovered in old Vesuvian towns and give you a real picture of life back then.
Memorable sea views
If the culture and history doesn’t keep you busy on this fun sightseeing holiday, the coastal landscapes will. You’ll have plenty of peaceful time to yourself to admire aquamarine waters off the Amalfi Coast, the majestic cliffs that rise above the ocean and the creative manicured gardens of Ravello at verdant Villa Rufolo.
Travelling in a friendly group, you’ll also be able to get some memorable holiday snaps of yourself in this beautiful coastal region.
A highlight of the trip is a boat ride to the island of Capri, a classy hotspot that has attracted the likes of Brigitte Bardot and Tom Cruise. Be sure to look out for the faraglione, grand rock arches, that jut out from the sparkling water. One of these rocks is home to a unique species of blue lizard.
The perfect pizza
Not only will you have plenty of time to wander the old streets of Naples at your own tempo, you’ll also get to sample the world’s best pizza - a napolitana straight from Naples. On a solo trip, you can have one all to yourself, as well as tuck into some local delicacies - including ricotta pastries, spaghetti alle vongole, pizza frita and finger-licking-good frittata - at a group dinner.
Lunch is included every day on the tour so you don't have to worry about wandering around finding a spot to eat. It will also give you the chance to try fresh seafood, hundreds of pasta formations and fragrant limoncello while bonding with fellow travellers, perhaps over a glass of wine from the Campania region.
Like the sound of all this? Now’s your chance to book a spot on a life-changing trip to the Amalfi Coast, where you're sure to make new friends along the way. You'll be able to enjoy one of the most beautiful places on Earth and save the pennies with us as we don’t penalise solo travellers - there’s no single supplement to pay! BOOK NOW
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