Top Picks: Christmas Holidays for Solo Travellers (with NO single supplements)

Countdown to Christmas 2024

With autumn now well on its way and Christmas music and mince pies already in the shops its a good time to start thinking through what you would like to do at Christmas.
Whether it drives you raving mad that retailers and advertisers are already banging on about Christmas at what seems like every opportunity, or your someone who likes the extended warm up its not to late to book a festive holiday so here’s our completely independent pick of some of the holidays we’ve found

As always, we’ve only included holidays from those companies we’ve come across who genuinely offer holidays with absolutely NO single supplements. So if you’ve come across any not listed here, let us know.

PS –we’re told that  Christmas holidays are being snapped up fast, so availability is as always is subject to change.

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Travel One  7 night stay St Pauls resort area Malta  ‘

With several of what Travel One describe as ‘must-see’ sights including the picturesque neighbouring island of Gozo, the Blue Grotto, the beautiful old capital, Madina, and Malta’s splendid capital, Valletta, they also say it would be difficult to find an island nation more friendly or more welcoming than the Maltese where English is widely spoken.
With its superb year-round climate, especially early and late summer you’ll be staying at the 4 Hotel Santana, located in the northern part of the island in Qawra, part of the St Paul’s Bay resort, just a couple of minutes away from the promenade. This Christmas holiday includes half-board accommodation + (Drinks included with evening meal), flights, shared shuttle transfers, a welcome meeting and resort representative. T
This 7 night holiday currently available on Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December from £1,119. LEARN MORE ABOUT TRAVEL ONE HOLIDAYS HERE

  • THIS HOLIDAY: currently available 28th December 2024

  • PRICES FROM:  £1412- 7 nights inc Grand New Years Eve supper

Jules Verne: Cruise through Christmas on the Rhine

Go with the flow on the River Rhine to explore ‘splendid Strasbourg, beguiling Rüdesheim, and historic Mainz’ on what Jules Verne call a  ‘fabulously festive’ 3 night four days mini break. Sailing aboard the MS Leonardo da Vinci river cruiser, this three-night sailing covers everything you could want for Christmas with all meals and most drinks included. This Christmas break also includes an evening of festive entertainment on Christmas Eve, the opportunity to attend midnight mass,  and a gala dinner on Christmas Day. Largely cruising through the night to maximise your time ashore, the tour is also  a mix of guided walks and free time to explore.

This 4 day/3night holiday starts on Monday 23rd December  Prices currently start from £1395 with a £25 early bird discount ending on the 31st Oct, with full board, ensuite accommodation and a New Years Eve Gala dinner. LEARN MORE ABOUT JULES VERNE HOLIDAYS

  • THIS HOLIDAY: 4 day/3 night break starting on 23rd December

  • PRICES FROM:  £1395 inc on board en suite cabin & meals

Secret Hills: See out the New Year in Style. Walk your way into the New Year in the Cotswolds

Join a small group of like-minded folks for a New Year celebration guided walking holiday. Walking across one of England’s beautiful landscapes, –  the rolling Cotswolds hills and magnificent honey stone villages that epitomise Cotswolds Beauty.
Staying at the Stratton  Country House Hotel in Cirencester used as a base and visiting scenic villages and historic country inns along the way,  walks are led by local guides who have a vast knowledge of the area organising everything for you – from the minute you arrive to when you leave.
This 4 day/3night holiday starts on December 30th  Prices start from £940 with full board, ensuite accommodation and a New Years Eve Gala dinner, along with  all the support you’ll need along the way.  LEARN MORE ABOUT SECRET HILLS WALKING HOLIDAYS

  • THIS HOLIDAY: 7 night holiday starting on 20th or 21st Dec

  • PRICES FROM:  £1119 inc flights, hotel & half board

Balearic Outdoor Christmas Holiday 2024

Balearic Outdoor Holidays: Celebrate the New Year with a walking holiday on Mallorca

‘As much a cultural experience as it is a walking holiday’ this holiday is a wonderful combination of fine guided walking, amazing food/wine and a chance to see how another country enjoys the festive period. All of this from the 4 star Hotel Palladium set in Palma’s most fashionable area. Backed up with guides and a reconnaissance vehicle, all the walks take place in and amongst Mallorca’s ‘Tramontana’ mountain range, fully  With the food a level above that which you’d normally expect from this type of holiday. you’ll eat at 6 fine restaurants, including a grand New Year’s Eve supper with wine. 

Open to both couples and singles, this holiday’s currently available on Saturday, 28th December 2024 Saturday, 4th January 2025 at £1,412 per person with only a limited number of single occupancy rooms available.LEARN MORE ABOUT BALEARIC OUTDOOR HOLIDAYS HERE

  • THIS HOLIDAY: currently available 28th December 2024

  • PRICES FROM:  £1412- 7 nights inc Grand New Years Eve supper

Christmas breaks solo travellers 2024

justyou: Christmas in Harrogate

If you’re looking for something closer to home then this 5 day  tour break in the historic streets of Harrogate and York could make the perfect setting for a ‘Christmas filled with festive cheer, new friends and good food’ – with a Boxing Day trip to the Wetherby races adding a dose of excitement’.

Staying at the Crown Plaza in Harrogate close to Harrogate’s most famous medieval landmarks and attractions this  5  day/4 night Christmas festive break also includes a guided tour of York, breakfast, dinners and  a traditional Christmas lunch with wine.

Running from Monday 23rd – Friday 27th December this break is £1,199 with places still available.  .LEARN MORE ABOUT JUST YOU HOLIDAYS HERE

  • THIS HOLIDAY: currently available 23rd December 2024

  • PRICES FROM:  £1119  – 5 days/4 nights inc a traditional Christmas lunch