Make 2025 the year you go…
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The magic of travelling solo is only having to please yourself, from the big decisions - where and when to go - to the small - such as ‘yes I will have that gelato’. But heading out on your own doesn’t have to mean travelling alone with our range of classic tours, designed with solo travellers in mind.

With smaller group sizes, welcome drinks or dinners so you can get to know your fellow travellers and carefully planned itineraries, these trips make both planning your break and enjoying your time away a breeze.

From bucket list destinations across Africa, Asia and beyond, to quick hops across the channel to explore France, Italy and more, there are lots of destinations to discover. So, make 2025 the year you go…

The Guardian Holidays team

 

My wonder of the world

A feisty goddess to stone phalluses

A feisty goddess to stone phalluses
Bettany Hughes, author of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, on why Turkey’s Temple of Artemis is her personal wonder of the world.

Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy

Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy
Discover amazing Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman treasures from the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus to the Hagia Sophia.

 

Don’t avoid romantic destinations

15 solo travel tips from Lonely Planet’s women writers

15 solo travel tips from Lonely Planet’s women writers
From mealtime chats with strangers to lifelong friendships forged in hostels, the travel guide’s team say travelling alone can be very far from lonely.

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The joy of going solo

Classical Spain

Classical Spain
Explore the highlights of Moorish Spain in Granada’s Alhambra, Cordoba's Mezquita and the streets of Seville plus visit medieval Ronda.

Morocco - Marrakech, Sahara Desert and Essaouira

Morocco - Marrakech, Sahara Desert and Essaouira
Go beyond Marrakech to explore ancient kasbahs, traditional towns and villages and wonderful desert landscapes plus coastal Essaouira.

Lake Maggiore, Orta and Como

Lake Maggiore, Orta and Como
Enjoy effortless Italian lakeside chic as you cruise Lake Maggiore’s islands, stroll through Como town and discover hidden gem Lake Orta.

South Africa

South Africa
Discover the best of this diverse country, from cosmopolitan Cape Town to the wildlife of Kruger National Park, the Cape Winelands to the Garden Route.

 

Trip of the week

India’s Golden Triangle, tigers and Amritsar’s Golden Temple

India’s Golden Triangle, tigers and Amritsar’s Golden Temple

Discover the highlights of northern India including the Taj Mahal, Jaipur’s Amber Fort and Amritsar’s Golden Temple plus go in search of tigers and other wildlife in Ranthambore National Park. This popular tour is the perfect introduction to a fascinating country.

 
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