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Solo Italy

Posted by (Slidell, LA) on

I've taken my family to four countries in Europe over the last 10 years, all also two weeks, and have a list of places/things to see and do that I didn't get to do on those trips. Last May I did my first solo trip to Europe, two weeks in Italy, flying into Milan (two nights) and out of Rome (five nights), with three nights each in Venice and Florence. That trip exceed my expectations and proved my friends right when they said "when you travel solo all decisions are unanimous". I want to go to the other countries as well, England, Scotland and France, each with its own list, but for some reason I seem to be drawn back to Italy and its countryside that I've never seen. Rick's guide book and DVD talks about staying at an Agritourismo in Tuscany and Umbria, so I wanted to ask if any of you have experience with one, and how would they feel accommodating a solo traveler for a few days. I have driven in Scotland and France and assume I'd have no problem in Italy. Any advice would be appreciated.

Jim

Posted by
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Traveling solo has been a preference for over 40 years. First visited Italy solo in the late 90’s when I took some of my best friends ashes to the town where her parent’s families were from. She’d never made the time to do that.

Had one connection with friend who then owned a property on Lake Como. Other than that solo in Rome, Orvieto, and Florence with overnights in small towns in between. Never a problem.

Next solo trip in an Agritourismo outside Pienza. Easy pleasant stay.

In all my solo travels ( Cuba, UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Austria, Germany, Mexico, and various National Parks in the USA. ) have never experienced any accommodation problems.

Posted by
7737 posts

No agriturismo or hotel or apartment will care if you're traveling solo. The price is usually per room per night, not per person.

Have a great time.

Posted by
32206 posts

Jim,

Although I've never stayed in an Agriturismo, I've never had any problem travelling solo anywhere in Europe. They may charge a slightly higher "single supplement" price for the room, but aside from that you shouldn't have any problems.

You've been on the forum for awhile so may already be aware of these, but there are some "caveats" regarding car rental and driving in Italy. If you need more information, post another note.

Posted by
68 posts

I have been traveling solo to Italy for a few years now and there seems to be a sense of both exploration and peacefulness that comes when alone.

Posted by
83 posts

Hi Jim,

Your question got me curious and I contacted friends who opened a B&B in Montepulciano (Tuscany) and asked them their thoughts. They said that the most important thing is that as long as anyone coming to visit wants to have a wonderful time and enjoy Bella Italia, it doesn't matter if they are a solo traveller or a group. They also said that they have a number of solo travellers who have already booked with them.

If you want their information, just let me know. Hope you have a great time and a wonderful adventure.

Posted by
27111 posts

I'm a solo traveler, too, and I've had no trouble in Italy or elsewhere in Europe. When I'm late in booking a room (common for me), I sometimes end up in a double room. The hotelier gets to decide what he will charge me for that; it's usually a bit less than two people would pay, even if there's no breakfast involved, but it's nearly always more than the hotel would charge for a (not currently available, but usually considerably smaller) single room. So the hotel decides what rate makes it worth it to them to have me stay there, and I decide whether I think that rate is reasonable. We all end up happy.

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