Europe
Everything we run in Italy, soonest first.
Hosted by Steve, Andrew, Samantha and 2 more
7 holidays
Italy is the destination people ask for by name, and it rewards going with someone who already knows which trattoria to avoid on a Sunday. Spice Escapes runs small groups through its cities, coastlines and countryside, with a host doing the local knowledge so you do not have to.
Solo does not mean alone here. You share a twin room as standard, and the group itself is usually the reason people come back for a second trip.
April-June and September-October are the sweet spot — Rome and the south get uncomfortably hot in July and August, and the coast is busiest with domestic tourists in that window too. Venice is genuinely pleasant even in winter, minus the crowds.
Direct flights run from multiple UK airports to Rome, Milan, Naples, Venice and Bologna, so most trips need no connection at all. Your host confirms the exact airport once your dates are set.
A named host travels with the group the whole way, not just the airport transfer — you'll meet who they are further down this page. Nobody is paired off, nobody has to arrive with someone else, and every flight-inclusive departure is ATOL protected.
WaitlistSpice exclusive Italy | October 2026 | 5 nights
The Italian Lakes are amongst some of the most popular destination in Italy. A weekend isn't enough time to start discovering this stunning area but this 6 day trip combines enough time to explore with a superb base in Como itself.
from £999pp
WaitlistSpice exclusive Italy | October 2026 | 7 nights
Let’s head off to the spectacular Sorrento Peninsula & Amalfi Coast where the cliffs dive into turquoise seas with crystal clear waves. Let WalkWise International be your guides for this stunning walking holiday.
from £1,335pp
Waitlist Italy | November 2026 | 4 nights
Step aboard for an unforgettable Venetian adventure, gliding through breath-taking canals and island gems on a magical 4-night all-inclusive break. From iconic sights to hidden lagoon treasures, this is your chance to experience Venice in the most enchanting way possible. With all meals and drinks on board included this short break is going to be hard to beat for value while you explore the uniqueness that is Venice!
from £929pp
16 places leftSpice exclusive Italy | December 2026 | 5 nights
After the incredible success of our 2022 New Year celebration in this area of Italy, we are delighted to be returning to magical Salento to celebrate the turning of the year once again. This is a new itinerary, exploring more hidden gems of this extraordinary region, including the enchanting towns of Specchia and Galatina plus a New Years Day event!
from £1,139pp own travel
with flights £1,699pp
Single room supplement: £220
Waitlist Italy | January 2027 | 7 nights
Madonna/Pinzolo is one of Italy's finest resorts offering tree lined pistes and Italian hospitality at it's finest. This is one we are sure you'll not want to miss out on!
from £1,339pp
Only 2 places leftSpice exclusive Italy | March 2027 | 7 nights
Discover the wild beauty of Sardinia with WalkWise International, where rugged coastal trails, hidden coves, and mountain paths reveal a side of the island few visitors ever see. From crystal-clear Mediterranean waters to quiet hilltop villages and fragrant pine forests, every walk offers a new perspective on this timeless Italian island.
from £1,259pp own travel
with flights £1,499pp
12 places left Italy | May 2027 | 8 nights
This isn’t just another Mediterranean cruise. This is WingsItaly & Spice Escapes sharing Costa with you! This adventures follows the very routes that once connected the ancient world. From the streets of Rome to the heart of the Mediterranean, this journey blends ancient history with modern Italian style. It’s not simply a cruise itinerary — it’s a story, guided by your hosts Andrea Moro and Claire Dymond, sharing the places, culture and spirit that shaped them. This is more than a cruise.It’s Italy at sea — hosted, personal, and shared with you!
from £1,679pp own travel
with flights £1,939pp
Single room supplement: £549
4.9/5 from 63 reviews on Google
As a first time slightly nervous single traveller, my SPICE holiday in Cyprus was a great experience, lovely hotel, great company and I am now looking forward to my next holiday to Lake Como with SPICE later this year .
Excellent trip to Venice. The weather and company were fantastic. So much history and culture (and ice creams) to enjoy.
Named before you book, and travelling with the group the whole way.
No. Almost everyone books on their own — that is the whole point of the trip. Nobody has to pair up and nobody sits on their own at dinner unless they want to.
Only if you want to. Sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is how most people keep the price down. If you would rather have a room to yourself, you can — see the single-room price on the trip you are looking at.
There is a charge for a room of your own and it varies a great deal by trip, so the honest answer is the figure on the holiday you are looking at rather than an average. What there is not is any obligation to pay it: sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is a genuine option rather than a token one.
Every holiday with a single room available, and what each one costs, is listed on single rooms and single supplements.
Small enough to learn everyone’s name in the first day or two. Group sizes vary by trip and are listed on each holiday.
Your host is there to make your holiday feel easy, welcoming and fun. They travel with the group throughout the trip, help everyone get to know each other, keep things running smoothly and are there if you need anything along the way.
They’re not a traditional holiday rep — they’re part of the group, sharing the experience with you and helping make sure nobody feels left out.
Yes. Payments are held in a bonded trust account, and every holiday booked with flights is ATOL protected under licence 9046. If you arrange your own flights, your money for the holiday is still protected by the bonded trust account, but the flights you buy elsewhere are not covered by our ATOL.
It varies by trip. Most groups span a wide range of ages with a shared interest in the destination rather than a shared birth year.
Yes — 18. Spice Escapes holidays are adults only.
Most people who travel with us are in their forties and beyond, but that is who books rather than a rule. There is no upper age limit, and two people travelling together do not need to be a similar age: a daughter in her thirties travelling with her mother in her sixties is an ordinary booking.
No. Spice Escapes is a hosted holiday company for people who travel on their own. Almost everyone books alone, groups are small and adults only (mostly forties to sixties), and a named host travels with every departure so nobody is the odd one out. It is about the destination and the company, not matchmaking.
