Best places to visit in October holidays
We've gathered together the best places to visit in October. Small ship cruises are on their last trips around Croatia and the Greek Islands, where it's blissfully peaceful. The wildlife is out in force in southern Africa, where dry season has set in, and Japan is back in focus for photographers after some spectacular autumn colours.
38 Best places to visit in October holidays found
Luxury gulet cruise in the Aegean 2023
5 star services while cruising the Greek Islands in luxury
From £1,250 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 27 May, 2 Sep
Southern Croatia cruise in comfort
Cruise Croatia's beautiful islands on a small cruise ship
From £669 to £979 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct
2023: 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
2023: 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
Scotland by railway holiday
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
From £1,185 to £1,245 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to the end of October.
Namibia and Botswana safari holiday
Namibia & Botswana lodge safari Caprivi Etosha Okavango
From 3,380 to 3,560 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 Dec
2023: 8 Jan, 12 Feb, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 21 May, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 10 Dec, 24 Dec
2023: 8 Jan, 12 Feb, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 21 May, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 10 Dec, 24 Dec
Travel Team
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Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked
Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
From £2,660 to £2,940 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 21 Nov
2023: 27 Feb, 17 Apr, 5 Jun, 26 Jun, 24 Jul, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov
2023: 27 Feb, 17 Apr, 5 Jun, 26 Jun, 24 Jul, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov
Sailing in Croatia
A multi-activity adventure sailing cruise in Croatia
From 580 to 790 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 15 Aug, 28 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 3 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 11 Sep, 12 Sep, 13 Sep, 14 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 21 Sep, 22 Sep, 24 Sep, 25 Sep, 26 Sep, 27 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 1 Oct, 2 Oct, 3 Oct, 4 Oct, 5 Oct, 6 Oct, 8 Oct, 9 Oct, 10 Oct, 11 Oct, 12 Oct, 13 Oct, 15 Oct
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
From £1,899 to £2,149 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2022: 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 26 Oct, 29 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 9 Nov, 12 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 26 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 28 Dec
2023: 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 5 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 5 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 27 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 1 Nov, 4 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov ...
2023: 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 5 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 5 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 27 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 1 Nov, 4 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov ...
Late availability on these dates: 03 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 01 Oct, 08 Oct, 26 Oct, 29 Oct, 02 Nov, 05 Nov, 09 Nov, 12 Nov, 16 Nov
Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From £1,429 to £1,899 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2022: 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 31 Dec
2023: 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2023: 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 03 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 05 Nov, 12 Nov
Tanzania Selous safari holiday & Zanzibar
Off-the-beaten track safari experiences & paradise beaches
From £3,250 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
West Highland Line railway holiday in Scotland
Take the world's best rail journey to the Isle of Skye
From £925 to £995 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to October
Porto to Lisbon cycling holiday, self guided
Flat terrain tour along the coast
From 845 to 1,068 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Golden Triangle with Ranthambore tour, India
Brilliant experiences including Tigers and Temples
From £1,199 to £1,299 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Northern Lights photography holiday in Iceland, coast & ice
Photographic trip in the stunning west and southeast Iceland
From £3,350 to £3,450 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 30 Sep, 28 Oct
2023: 17 Feb
2023: 17 Feb
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
From 719 to 837 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Albania holidays, small group tour
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From £1,299 to £1,579 10 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2022: 2 Sep, 14 Oct
2023: 24 Mar, 5 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct
2023: 24 Mar, 5 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 02 Sep, 14 Oct
Altiplano de Granada activity holiday, Spain
Multi-activity Family holiday in the Spanish Lake District
From 396 to 607 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Small group holidays to Madagascar
Experience the best of this enigmatic island continent
From £2,780 to £2,975 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 9 Oct, 14 Dec
2023: 16 Jun, 4 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 15 Dec
2023: 16 Jun, 4 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 15 Dec
Nile cruise holiday in Egypt
Discover ancient temples & tombs & travel by Nile cruise boat
From £1,899 to £2,549 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2022: 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 10 Dec, 24 Dec
2023: 21 Jan, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 27 May, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 23 Dec
2023: 21 Jan, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 27 May, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 23 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 08 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov
Algarve holiday accommodation
Enchanting agrotourism on 6 ha rural estate close to beach
From 65 to 250 per accommodation per night
Accommodation
Adventure holiday in Jordan
The very best of Jordan
From £1,452 to £1,894 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2022: 7 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 9 Nov, 12 Nov, 16 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 7 Dec, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 24 Dec, 28 Dec
2023: 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 13 Apr, 15 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 27 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 11 May, 13 May, 18 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun ...
2023: 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 16 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 Apr, 8 Apr, 13 Apr, 15 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 27 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 11 May, 13 May, 18 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun ...
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 21 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 15 Oct, 19 Oct, 22 Oct, 26 Oct, 29 Oct, 05 Nov, 09 Nov, 12 Nov, 16 Nov
Luxury trekking holiday in the Atlas Mountains
Stay at the Kasbah du Toubkal and trek in style
From 957 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Cappadocia walking holiday in Turkey
Trek the unique and fairytale landscape of Cappadocia
From £1,349 to £1,749 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2022: 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct
2023: 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
2023: 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 01 Oct
Japan self guided walking holiday, Nakasendo Trail
Self-guided walking along Japans ancient Nakasendo trail
From £845 to £1,495 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Yoga holidays in Spain
Breathe, flow & let go by the sea.
From £800 to £990 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct
2023: 23 Mar, 27 Apr, 18 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 26 Oct
2023: 23 Mar, 27 Apr, 18 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 26 Oct
Highlights of Lebanon holiday
Discover Lebanon in one week
From £1,921 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2022: 21 Dec
The Lycian Way walking holiday in Turkey
Follow one of Turkey's most spectacular coastal trails
From £820 to £1,229 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2022: 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
2023: 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
2023: 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 01 Oct, 08 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
Painting holiday in Morocco
'Sketchbook journey' through the stunning sights of Morocco.
From £1,300 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 18 Mar
Luxury small ship cruise in Croatia
Luxury small ship cruise through Croatia's Islands
From £1,175 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct
Cooking and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees
Gastronomy and beautiful walks in the Spanish Pyrenees.
From 1,495 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 18 Oct
Enjoy fun cooking classes, spectacular Pyrenees scenery and artisan food producers. Due to a cancellation we now have 4 spaces available on the 27th September week.
Cuba cultural holiday
Immerse yourself in Cuban culture on this 8 day adventure
From 635 to 700 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2023: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov
2023: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov
