Special interest vacations
Learning, enjoying and partaking in something unique lets us expand our capabilities as well as increasing our level of understanding of a particular subject or location. That’s why special interest vacations are ideal for those of us who prefer to spend our hard earned time off doing something worthwhile and meaningful in order to replenish our mind, body and soul. Photography, history, languages, yoga or cookery; it’s your vacation, so make it special.
470 Special interest vacations found
Nile cruise vacation in Egypt
Discover ancient temples & tombs & travel by Nile cruise boat
From US $2,248US $1,950 to US $3,450 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 4 May, 25 May, 6 Jul, 21 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 21 Dec
2025: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov ...
2025: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov ...
Up to US $290 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 May, 25 May, 06 Jul
Late availability on these dates: 04 May, 25 May, 06 Jul
Umbria cooking vacation, Italy
Italian cooking in a farmhouse between Umbria and Tuscany
From €1,860 to €1,960 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 4 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 25 Aug, 12 Sep, 27 Sep, 6 Oct, 14 Oct
2025: 27 Apr, 9 May, 18 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 22 Jun
2025: 27 Apr, 9 May, 18 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 22 Jun
500 euros off! Join our 5 nights cooking holiday in Umbria, Italy starting May the 4th and get 500 euro off (only first three bookings). Cook and live like a local. Truffle hunting and wine tours, Solos welcome
Northern Lights photography vacation in Iceland, coast & ice
Photographic trip in the stunning west and southeast Iceland
From £3,750 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 27 Sep, 25 Oct
2025: 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 1 Oct
2025: 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 1 Oct
Spanish course & hiking vacation, Picos de Europa, Spain
Spanish classes + stunning hikes in Picos de Europa
From €1,525 to €1,725 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Our team in Spain are on break from 6th Nov 2023 - 1st January 2024. All enquiries will be answered on their return from 1st January 2024.
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Orangutan photography in Borneo
Develop your photography skills in Borneo
From £2,375 to £2,565 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 22 Oct, 7 Nov
2025: 21 Oct, 6 Nov
2025: 21 Oct, 6 Nov
Cuba salsa dance holiday
Learn to salsa in Santiago de Cuba
From £1,875 to £1,975 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 28 Apr, 30 Jun, 24 Nov, 15 Dec
2025: 12 Jan, 10 Mar
2025: 12 Jan, 10 Mar
Italian cooking vacation, small group
Immersive gastronomy & cooking trips in undiscovered Tuscany
From £1,550 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 5 May, 24 May, 23 Jun, 1 Sep, 20 Sep, 7 Oct
10% off bookings for final spaces on April and May courses!
Painting vacation in Andalucia, Spain
Explore your painting creativity in delightful Andalucia.
From £1,275 to £1,450 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 1 Jun, 11 Jun, 20 Jun, 7 Sep
India small group vacation, a food adventure
2 week discovery of the sights, sounds & flavours of India.
From US $2,660US $2,261 to US $3,010 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 29 Oct, 1 Nov, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec
2025: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 4 Nov, 7 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 25 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 30 Dec
2025: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 4 Nov, 7 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 25 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 30 Dec
Mexico small group vacation, a food adventure
Get an authentic taste of Mexico on this 8 day tour
From US $2,240US $1,912 to US $2,845 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 4 May, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec
2025: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2026: 10 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 9 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov ...
2025: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2026: 10 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 9 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov ...
Late availability on these dates: 04 May, 29 Jun, 13 Jul
Ladakh photography tour, India
Inspirational photo expedition to stunning Zanskar & Ladakh
From £4,250 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 13 Jul
Jordan archaeology holiday, Beyond Petra
World famous monuments & breathtaking desert scenery
From US $3,298US $3,000 to US $3,298US $3,150 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 10 May, 17 May
Up to US $290 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 10 May, 17 May
Late availability on these dates: 10 May, 17 May
Northern lights family vacation, tailor made
A mix of Lapland family activities and a relaxing Spa hotel
From £1,225 to £2,250 4 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From €1,390 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
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Northern Lights hunter short break
Ultimate winter long weekend in Lapland
From £1,785 4 days inc UK flights
Small group travel
Learn Spanish in Granada, Spain
A variety of Spanish courses in Granada
From €310 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
All courses start every Monday throughout the year. There are no classes on national holiday and during the Christmas period (20 Dec – 02 Jan)
Learn to scuba dive in the Red Sea
Learn to dive, safely, in the warm waters of the Red Sea.
From £760 to £830 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Courses are run throughout the year, courses start day after arrival.
French Riviera yoga vacation
Authentic yoga and French hospitality on the Cote d'Azur
From €1,000 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 5 May, 12 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov
10% off all our retreats if booked before 30 April 2024
Ladakh photography tour in India
Photographic journey through the most remote part of India.
From US $6,250 to US $6,350 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 30 Jun
2025: 18 Jul
2025: 18 Jul
Everest Base Camp Photography expedition
Stunning mountain photography en route to Everest Base Camp
From £3,100 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 22 Nov
2025: 22 Nov
2025: 22 Nov
Lofoten Islands summer photography vacation, Norway
Midnight Sun Photography in Norway's lovely Lofoten Islands
From £3,500 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 5 Jun
Lofoten Islands winter photography vacation, Norway
Unique Photography in Norway's beautiful Lofoten Islands
From £3,300 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 7 Feb
Jordan vacation, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
From US $2,173US $1,965 to US $2,850 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 27 Apr, 4 May, 3 Aug, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 30 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 4 Dec, 14 Dec
2025: 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 26 Feb, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 30 Apr, 3 May, 7 May, 24 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 17 Sep, 20 Sep, 24 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 1 Nov, 5 Nov, 15 Nov, 19 Nov, 6 Dec, 10 Dec
2025: 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 26 Feb, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 30 Apr, 3 May, 7 May, 24 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 17 Sep, 20 Sep, 24 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 1 Nov, 5 Nov, 15 Nov, 19 Nov, 6 Dec, 10 Dec
Up to US $370 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 27 Apr, 04 May, 03 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 27 Apr, 04 May, 03 Aug
Iceland Southern Highlands photography vacation
Photography & hiking in Iceland's striking remote landscapes
From £5,200 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 18 Aug
Greenland photography tour, Uummannaq & Ilulissat
Photograph epic and remote winter landscapes and the aurora
From £4,770 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 4 Mar
Vegan holiday in Greece, cooking and food
Being vegan the Mediterranean Way - Greek cooking holiday
From £1,355 to £1,395 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 18 May, 1 Jun, 12 Oct
Tiger and wildlife photography tour, India
Tiger & leopard photography tour in India's best reserves
From Rupee345,000 13 days ex flights
Small group travel
Archaeology tour of Eastern Turkey
Discover the cradle of civilisation in eastern Turkey.
From US $4,805 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 7 Sep
Kayaking in Sweden, foraging and food
Culinary Adventure in the Swedish Wilderness
From €1,360 4 days ex flights
Small group travel
Highlights of Albania
Discover the emerging nation of Albania and its secrets
From US $1,790US $1,610 to US $2,140 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 12 May, 9 Jun, 21 Jul, 11 Aug, 28 Aug, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
2025: 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov
2025: 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov
Up to US $210 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 May, 09 Jun, 21 Jul
Late availability on these dates: 12 May, 09 Jun, 21 Jul