I am desperate to book a 14 day tour of Japan for May 2007 and have received prices for tours from Titan Tours (Essential Japan) and Thomas Cook Signature (The Samurai Experience). The price difference between is less than #150.00 pounds.

This will be the first time I have travelled abroad as a single traveller, and am under 35 years old, can anyone suggest which trip would be better for me?

I know I could get cheaper tours if I went independently but as its my first time going solo I would prefer one of these escorted tours for the 'safety-in-numbers' element and I've tried 'singles' sites but Japan doesnt seem to be on the list, though China is vey popular . Any advice anyone could give me would be much appreciated! Thankyou x