Just because you’ve only got time for a short break, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on experiencing the culture and vibrancy of your destination. Here’s a range of cultural short breaks, from leading responsible specialists.


These full and frank independent Cultural short breaks holidays reviews are from travellers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travellers below.

As a family, the sense of teamwork was really noticeable... Occasionally we managed to stop the loud singing from our children and caught sight of kingfishers, herons, cormorants and all manner of wildlife... A fantastic family holiday – so glad we booked.
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We had a simply terrific time and have already recommended the house to numerous friends, particularly those people who are seasoned travellers and are tired of the regular offerings
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Petra was much bigger than expected, the camel ride easier, and the scenery more spectacular than we imagined... It was a great way to see a lot of Jordan quickly - a charming country with open, friendly residents.
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Being free to explore the island by car. Amazing winter with huge amounts of snow, a winter wonderland...Every part of out holiday was fantastic from the moment we booked, first class service. Thank you to all.
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The Aya Sofia was breathtaking and the Topkapi Palace was also very atmospheric. The hamam (turkish baths) were brilliant...
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Our hosts welcomed us as part of their family and we had no language problems at all. The food was excellent and we met many new friends. Would definitely recommend and would certainly consider revisiting.
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We absolutely loved hiking in the Atlas Mountains, with our wonderful guide, through Berber villages and seeing the amazing land of Morocco. My husband was enthralled with the sites, smells, sounds and tastes in the Marrakech souks.
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