Special interest holiday last minute holidays
If you’re looking for a break in a hurry but you don’t want to do just anything, then special interest last minute holidays are the ideal way to have your cake and eat it. Yoga retreats, cooking courses or wildlife safaris... whatever your interest and no matter what your window of opportunity, this is how you throw caution to the wind and turn your dreams into reality.
82 Special interest holiday last minute 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!
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.
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
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
From £1,269£1,149 to £1,695 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 4 Nov, 7 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 3 Nov ...
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 3 Nov ...
Up to £130 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 07 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 04 Nov, 07 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 07 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 04 Nov, 07 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov
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Highlights of Albania
Discover the emerging nation of Albania and its secrets
From £1,560£1,440 to £1,660 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 24 Oct
2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
Up to £120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 24 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 24 Oct
Sicily food holiday in Italy
Be overwhelmed at how varied and diverse Sicily’s 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
Provence hiking retreat, nature, food and wine
A unique hiking & wellness retreat in beautiful Provence
From £1,250 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
We are offering a 35% discount on our last available rooms on our retreat starting the 25th August.
Orkney Islands short break in Scotland
Explore Scotland's Orkney Islands
From £1,760£1,144 to £1,830£1,625 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
Up to £610 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct
Northern Lights tour in Iceland
Springs, waterfalls, volcanoes and Europe’s biggest glacier
From £1,805 to £2,230 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Oct, 16 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 27 Nov, 30 Nov, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 14 Jan, 19 Jan, 28 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 14 Feb, 18 Feb, 21 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 28 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar ...
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 14 Jan, 19 Jan, 28 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 14 Feb, 18 Feb, 21 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 28 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar ...
Late availability on these dates: 15 Oct, 16 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 07 Nov, 09 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Nov
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
Northern Portugal small group tour
Discover culture & landscapes from Aveiro to Porto
From £2,999 to £3,499 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep
2027: 17 Apr, 15 May, 25 Sep, 16 Oct, 6 Nov
2027: 17 Apr, 15 May, 25 Sep, 16 Oct, 6 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep
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
Iceland Northern Lights adventure holiday
Stay in the heart of Iceland's Golden Circle
From £1,280£1,130 to £1,390 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov
2027: 4 Feb, 11 Mar, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
2027: 4 Feb, 11 Mar, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
Up to £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Oct, 05 Nov, 12 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 15 Oct, 05 Nov, 12 Nov
Garden Route tour and safari in South Africa
Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Franschhoek & Tsitsikamma NP
From £2,649£2,469 to £2,879 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 13 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 7 Feb
2027: 10 Jan, 7 Feb
Up to £190 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov
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 tomorrow after 9am
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Tunisian coast holiday, small group
Explore Tunisia and Ancient Carthage in Summer
From £1,980£1,780 to £1,995 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep
2027: 22 May, 19 Jun, 10 Jul, 14 Aug, 4 Sep
2027: 22 May, 19 Jun, 10 Jul, 14 Aug, 4 Sep
Up to £200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep
Northern Spain small group holiday
Get a taste of Spain's culture, cuisine and charisma
From £1,650£1,403 to £2,030 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
2028: 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
2027: 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
2028: 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
Up to £290 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 05 Sep, 09 Sep, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 05 Sep, 09 Sep, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
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!
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!
Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Cycling trip through stunning desert scenery
From £1,649 to £1,849£1,779 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov
2027: 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov
2027: 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov
Up to £130 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 03 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 03 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Learn to scuba dive in the Red Sea
Learn to dive, safely, in the warm waters of the Red Sea
From £800 to £850 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Courses are run throughout the year, courses start day after arrival.
Spaces available in August, September, November and December 2026.
Istanbul cultural tour
The treasures of Istanbul shine brighter with a local guide
From £999 to £1,149 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 9 Nov
2027: 8 Feb, 15 Mar, 26 Apr, 10 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 23 Aug, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 8 Nov
2028: 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 18 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep, 5 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov
2027: 8 Feb, 15 Mar, 26 Apr, 10 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 23 Aug, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 8 Nov
2028: 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 18 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep, 5 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov
Up to £90 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 05 Oct, 09 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 05 Oct, 09 Nov
Cape Town spring flowers holiday
Immersive botanical journey through the Cape Floral Kingdom
From £1,795 to £1,955 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Available annually in September - get in touch for dates
Book now and save £100 when you travel in August & September 2026
Whale watching and Northern Lights sailing holiday in Norway
Whale watching, sauna & Northern Lights cruise from Tromso
From NKr28,700 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov
Late availability for October 2026 departure - enquire now!
Luxury culinary cycling tour in Istria, Croatia
Discover Croatia’s gourmet peninsula on this premium adventure
From €3,099 to €3,399 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 15 Sep, 29 Sep
Save 584 euros (15% off) on your booking. We have limited spots left for the September departures, so book your trip today.
The Balkans food holiday, small group
12-day tour through Croatia, Montenegro and North Macedonia
From £1,820£1,456 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Aug
Up to £360 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug
West Coast nature tour, South Africa
Spring flowers, wild beaches, charming locals near Cape Town
From £1,612.5 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Save £100 per booking for travel up to October 2026
Cape Town and wine region highlights, South Africa
City, West Coast, Winelands & Safari holiday in Cape Town
From £2,995 to £3,745 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Save £100 for travelling until October 2026
Georgia food small group holiday
Taste the flavours Georgia
From £1,505 to £1,850 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 25 Apr, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
2028: 23 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 13 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
2027: 25 Apr, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
2028: 23 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 13 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 20 Sep, 04 Oct, 18 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 20 Sep, 04 Oct, 18 Oct
Turkey food holiday
Explore the food and culture of Turkey
From £1,420 to £1,575 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 24 Apr, 11 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 22 Jun, 11 Sep, 28 Sep, 2 Oct, 12 Oct, 23 Oct
2027: 24 Apr, 11 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 22 Jun, 11 Sep, 28 Sep, 2 Oct, 12 Oct, 23 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 17 Oct
Sicily food holiday
Embark on a gastronomic journey across Sicily
From £2,255£2,135 to £2,545 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
2027: 9 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
2027: 9 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
Up to £120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
