I get shivers at our guide’s reaction but years on we’re still going Solos in Padua and Venice.
Mariaclaudia had, of course, not signed up for the prima donna leading her group astray.
When we were given an afternoon off in hidden gem Padua.
But with the understanding that we would be sampling the charms of the medieval city.
A day out in Venezia
And not ask to be dropped off at the train station.
Where we hotfooted it for Venezia and our train was late back.
For the black tie musical set-piece dinner at the historical Botanic Gardens.
And someone who will remain nameless, OK it was you Dragon, hadn’t taken a change of clothes.
And had to stay seated at the table so as not to reveal that he was in boardies.
Tour de force
You’ll not require any such subterfuge, of course, with Solos Holidays who offer you a twin Venice and Padua break this Christmas.
You’ll stay right in the heart of Venice fir easy access to the Rialto Bridge, the Doge’s Palace, the Ghetto and trips to the islands.
Highlights include a half-day guided tour of Venice, including entrance to the Palace.
And another a half-day guided tour of Padua with train transfers and access to the Baptistry, Cathedral, and Cathedral Museum.
Buon Natale
A four-night Christmas in Venice holiday leaving on 22 December 2024, costs from £1,419pp.
All including return flights and water-taxi transfers, airport taxes.
Twin room for solo use, welcome drink and information meeting, breakfast daily.
Plus, and here’s the Christmas bit (lunch and three evening meals.
Half-day guided tour of Venice, Dulal Palace entrance.
Half-day guided tour of Padua including train transfers, entrance to Baptistry, Cathedral and Cathedral Museum in Padua.
And an accompanying Solos Tour Leader… just don’t tell Mariaclaudia.
That we’re still going Solos in Padua and Venice.
