Italy Tours for Solo Women Over 60

Thinking about seeing Italy on your own? Before you book a tour, here's what you need to know about traveling solo after 60 — and how the major tour companies compare.

What Should Solo Women Over 60 Look For?

Not all Italy tours are alike—and the lowest price isn't necessarily the best value. If you're traveling solo after 60, I'd look closely at the group size, single supplement, pace of the trip, amount of free time, hotel locations and the type of travelers the tour is designed to attract.

Those details can make a big difference in how much you enjoy Italy—and how much you ultimately pay.

What We'll Compare

To make the comparison useful, I'll look at more than just the advertised price:

• Current Italy Tour Offerings

• Listed Price

• Single Supplement

• Group Size

• Trip Pace

• Free Time

• Traveler Comments

The Major Italy Tours for Seniors — Companies Compared

How I Ordered These Tours

Most first-time visitors to Italy want to see the Big Three: Rome, Florence and Venice. And that's perfectly fine. They're three extraordinary cities, and there are plenty of excellent tours built around them.

But what if you've already seen the Big Three—or you're looking for something a little more distinctive?

That's where I'd start. I've put Grand Circle Travel and Overseas Adventure Travel first because both offer Italy experiences that go beyond the traditional itinerary, are competitively priced and offer free single supplements on the tours highlighted below.

From there, I'll compare the companies offering more traditional Italy tours. I'll look at cost and value, single-supplement policies, group size, trip pace and traveler ratings.

My priorities may not be yours. My goal isn't to tell you which tour to choose, but to give you enough useful information to decide which Italy experience fits your priorities.

GRAND CIRCLE TRAVEL
Impressions of Italy: The Amalfi Coast & Tuscany

16 days | About $3,999 | FREE single supplement | About 30 travelers | 91% Traveler Excellence Rating

If you've already experienced Rome, Florence and Venice—or simply want something different—this is an interesting alternative. The tour focuses on Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany, with opportunities to experience Italy beyond its most-visited cities.

Rome and Venice can be added as four-night pre- and post-trip extensions, allowing you to create a more traditional Italian vacation if you want one.

Grand Circle Travel currently lists a FREE single supplement on this tour, making the price particularly interesting for solo travelers.

Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) — Sicily's Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions

16 days | $5,199 including international airfare | FREE single supplement | Maximum 16 travelers | 98% Traveler Excellence Rating

If you've already seen Rome, Florence and Venice—or you're simply looking for a more distinctive Italy experience—OAT takes a very different approach. This 16-day adventure explores Sicily's ancient landscapes, historic towns and local traditions rather than the traditional Big Three.

The tour has a FREE single supplement, a maximum of just 16 travelers, and OAT reports a 98% Traveler Excellence Rating, including 99% among solo women.

Another OAT option: Northern Italy: The Alps, Dolomites & Lombardy is also 16 days, with a maximum of 16 travelers, a FREE single supplement and a listed price of $5,899 including airfare.