Special interest holidays
Our solo special interest holidays are perfect for those wanting to meet other people who share their passions. Join a friendly small group of likeminded souls, accompanied by welcoming instructors who know their subject deeply, and you'll come home feeling energised and inspired. And many of our special interest holidays for singles are designed for all ability levels, so they're a great way to improve your existing skills, or develop an entirely new hobby,
190 Special interest holidays found
Umbria cooking holiday, Italy
Italian cooking in a farmhouse between Umbria and Tuscany
From 2,080 to 2,140 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 11 Oct
2027: 11 Apr, 23 Apr, 14 May, 30 May
2027: 11 Apr, 23 Apr, 14 May, 30 May
Last spots available for August departures - enquire now!
Mosaic making holiday in Turkey
10 Best Learning Holidays in Europe 2026 - The Guardian
From £1,299 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
From 1,645 to 1,860 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2027: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
2027: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
Get 100 off when you book a space on our courses for the week of 5th October.
Cyprus painting holiday
Full board art holiday based in Cyprus mountain village
From 950 to 1,000 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2027: 15 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec
2027: 15 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us after 9am
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Northern Lights photography holiday in Iceland, coast & ice
Photographic trip in the stunning west and southeast Iceland
From £4,100 to £4,400 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Oct
2027: 17 Feb, 1 Oct
2027: 17 Feb, 1 Oct
Albania holidays, small group tour
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From £1,369£1,279 to £1,499 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
2027: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 21 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 23 May, 4 Jun, 13 Jun, 23 Jun, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 12 Sep, 21 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 9 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct
2028: 17 Mar, 7 Apr, 19 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 21 May, 2 Jun, 11 Jun, 21 Jun, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 10 Sep, 19 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 7 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct
2027: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 21 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 23 May, 4 Jun, 13 Jun, 23 Jun, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 12 Sep, 21 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 9 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct
2028: 17 Mar, 7 Apr, 19 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 21 May, 2 Jun, 11 Jun, 21 Jun, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 10 Sep, 19 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 7 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct
Up to £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Vegan holiday in Greece, cooking and food
Being vegan the Mediterranean Way - Greek cooking holiday
From £1,795 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Oct
2027: 8 May
2027: 8 May
Sicily food holiday in Italy
Be overwhelmed at how varied and diverse Sicilys cuisine
From £2,269£2,069 to £2,479 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 13 Jun, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 13 Jun, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Up to £280 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
Archaeology tour of Eastern Turkey
Discover the cradle of civilisation in eastern Turkey
From £3,695 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Aug
2027: 24 Apr, 29 May, 28 Aug, 2 Oct
2027: 24 Apr, 29 May, 28 Aug, 2 Oct
Tuscany food, wine and cookery retreat
Small group food, wine & cooking retreats in Tuscany
From £1,200 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 22 May
Vegetarian cooking holiday in Portugal
Explore culinary heritage, Mediterranean vegetarian delights
From 900 to 1,450 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Sep, 13 Nov
Singing holiday in La Mancha, Spain
An uplifting week of choral singing in superb surroundings
From £1,695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Painting holiday in Montenegro
Montenegro painting holiday with an experienced art teacher
From £950 to £1,295 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 6 Jun, 5 Sep, 12 Sep
Italian cooking holiday, small group
Immersive local gastronomy & cooking in undiscovered Tuscany
From £1,600 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Aug, 14 Sep
Late availability on August and September 2026 departures - enquire now!
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us after 9am
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Painting holiday in Morocco
A 'sketchbook journey' through the stunning sights of Morocco
From £2,150 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Oct
2027: 26 Mar
2027: 26 Mar
Cooking and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees
Gastronomy and beautiful walks in the Spanish Pyrenees.
From 1,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep
2027: 18 May, 14 Sep, 19 Oct
2027: 18 May, 14 Sep, 19 Oct
100 discount off our 12th September 2026 departure. One double/twin room available. Enquire now!
Greece archaeology and activity holiday
Discover Greek history in an active way!
From 1,540 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Bearded vulture conservation holiday, South Africa
Conserving endangered vultures in the Southern Drakensberg
From 1,305 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 31 Aug, 28 Sep, 26 Oct, 23 Nov
2027: 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 29 Mar, 10 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 30 Aug, 27 Sep, 25 Oct, 22 Nov
2027: 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 29 Mar, 10 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 30 Aug, 27 Sep, 25 Oct, 22 Nov
Learn Spanish and walk the Camino de Santiago, Spain
Spanish Course + walking in the Camino del Norte
From 1,645 to 1,860 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2027: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
2027: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
Learn Spanish & yoga holiday in the Picos de Europa
Spanish & Pilates + Yoga in stunning green Spain
From 1,645 to 1,860 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2027: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
2027: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
Egypt solar eclipse 2027 tour
See the rare total solar eclipse in Egypt on an 11-day tour
From £5,995 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 29 Jul
Saudi Arabia small group holiday
See the natural & cultural sights of Saudi Arabia in 11 days
From £5,795 to £6,390 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
2027: 15 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Mar, 22 Oct, 1 Nov, 12 Nov, 22 Nov, 24 Dec
2027: 15 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Mar, 22 Oct, 1 Nov, 12 Nov, 22 Nov, 24 Dec
Greenland photography tour, Uummannaq & Ilulissat
Photograph epic and remote winter landscapes and the aurora
From £5,800 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 9 Mar
Learn Spanish and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees
Spanish conversation, culture and hikes in the Pyrenees
From 1,895 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 10 Apr, 1 Sep
Whale conservation holiday in the Azores
Help assist in integral whale and dolphin conservation
From £695 to £4,195 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul
Malta and Gozo history tour
Delve deep into fallen empires and ancient ruins
From £2,299£2,069 to £2,329 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Sep, 12 Oct
2027: 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 15 Nov
2027: 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 15 Nov
Up to £230 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 12 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 12 Oct
2027 solar eclipse short break in Morocco
Watch the eclipse from the coast in Essaouira
From £649 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 30 Jul
India culinary tour with Monisha Bharadwaj
Culinary exploration of Mumbai with an award-winning chef
From £2,800 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Dec
Turkey guided cultural tour
Discover the rich tapestry of western Turkey
From £1,369£1,299 to £1,679 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 31 Oct
2027: 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, 5 Jun, 10 Jul, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 9 Oct
2028: 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 3 Jun, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov
2027: 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, 5 Jun, 10 Jul, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 9 Oct
2028: 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 3 Jun, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 31 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 31 Oct
Tunisia solar eclipse 2027 tour
Solar eclipse and Sahara desert adventure
From £3,695 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 26 Jul
