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.

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Southern Croatia cruise in comfort

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: 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

Scotland by railway holiday

Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
From £1,275 to £1,345 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 and Botswana safari holiday

Namibia & Botswana lodge safari Caprivi Etosha Okavango
From €3,560 21 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2023: 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 10 Dec
Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked

Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked

Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
From £3,310 to £3,650 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
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Sailing in Croatia

Sailing in Croatia

A multi-activity adventure sailing cruise in Croatia
From €580 to €790 4 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2023: 15 Apr, 16 Apr, 17 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 23 Apr, 24 Apr, 25 Apr, 26 Apr, 27 Apr, 29 Apr, 30 Apr, 1 May, 2 May, 3 May, 4 May, 6 May, 7 May, 8 May, 11 May, 13 May, 14 May, 15 May, 16 May, 17 May, 18 May, 20 May, 21 May, 22 May, 23 May, 24 May, 25 May, 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 1 Jun, 3 Jun, 4 Jun, 5 Jun, 6 Jun, 8 Jun, 12 Jun, 13 Jun, 15 Jun, 19 Jun, 20 Jun, 22 Jun, 23 Jun, 26 Jun, 27 Jun, 1 Jul, 4 Jul, 6 Jul, 8 Jul ...
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan

Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan

A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
From £2,199 to £2,599 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel: 2023: 25 Mar, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 5 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 27 Sep, 30 Sep, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 1 Nov, 4 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov, 29 Nov, 2 Dec, 6 Dec, 9 Dec, 13 Dec, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
2024: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 3 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep ...
Late availability on these dates: 25 Mar, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 06 May, 20 May, 03 Jun
Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy

Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy

Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From £1,579 to £2,249 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel: 2023: 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 23 Dec
2024: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 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 ...
Late availability on these dates: 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 20 May, 03 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 01 Jul
Tanzania Selous safari holiday & Zanzibar

Tanzania Selous safari holiday & Zanzibar

Off-the-beaten track safari experiences & paradise beaches
From £4,250 10 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Jordan holiday on a shoestring

Jordan holiday on a shoestring

Great value tour covering all Jordan's major sites
From £699 to £749 6 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2023: 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 23 Dec, 28 Dec
2024: 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
West Highland Line railway holiday in Scotland

West Highland Line railway holiday in Scotland

Take the world's best rail journey to the Isle of Skye
From £1,075 to £1,145 5 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made from April to October
Cuba cultural holiday

Cuba cultural holiday

Immerse yourself in Cuban culture on this 8 day adventure
From €690 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2023: 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 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
Porto to Lisbon cycling holiday, self guided

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

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

Northern Lights photography holiday in Iceland, coast & ice

Photographic trip in the stunning west and southeast Iceland
From £3,450 to £3,750 10 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2023: 29 Sep, 27 Oct
2024: 18 Feb, 27 Sep, 25 Oct
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Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain

Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain

Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
From €830 to €965 5 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2023: 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
5% discount on the price of the course when you get here avoiding flying!
Albania holidays, small group tour

Albania holidays, small group tour

An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From £1,449 to £1,799 10 days inc UK flights
Small group travel: 2023: 1 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct
2024: 22 Mar, 3 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
Altiplano de Granada activity holiday, Spain

Altiplano de Granada activity holiday, Spain

Multi-activity family holiday in the Spanish Lake District
From €457 to €665 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This holiday is available April to October and can be tailor-made to suit your requirements.
Nile cruise holiday in Egypt

Nile cruise holiday in Egypt

Discover ancient temples & tombs & travel by Nile cruise boat
From £2,099 to £2,849 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel: 2023: 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 27 May, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec
2024: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 08 Apr, 22 Apr, 06 May, 13 May, 27 May
Algarve holiday accommodation

Algarve holiday accommodation

Enchanting agrotourism on 6 ha rural estate close to beach
From €65 to €265 per accommodation per night
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Adventure holiday in Jordan

Adventure holiday in Jordan

The very best of Jordan
From £1,747£1,249 to £2,193 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel: 2023: 25 Mar, 8 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 29 Jul, 2 Sep, 7 Sep, 9 Sep, 14 Sep, 16 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 30 Sep, 5 Oct, 7 Oct, 12 Oct, 14 Oct, 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 26 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 16 Nov, 18 Nov, 23 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2024: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 29 Feb, 2 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 14 Mar, 16 Mar, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 4 Apr, 6 Apr, 11 Apr, 13 Apr ...
Late availability on these dates: 25 Mar, 08 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 03 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun
Luxury trekking holiday in the Atlas Mountains

Luxury trekking holiday in the Atlas Mountains

Stay at the Kasbah du Toubkal and trek in style
From €1,036 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

Cappadocia walking holiday in Turkey

Trek the unique and fairytale landscape of Cappadocia
From £1,399 to £1,749 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel: 2023: 6 May, 20 May, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 7 Oct
2024: 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 8 Jun, 6 Jul, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 06 May, 20 May
Yoga holidays in Spain

Yoga holidays in Spain

Join us by the sea to breathe, flow & let go
From £890 to £1,010 6 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2023: 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov
The Lycian Way walking holiday in Turkey

The Lycian Way walking holiday in Turkey

Follow one of Turkey's most spectacular coastal trails
From £989£700 to £1,385£1,233 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel: 2023: 6 May, 20 May, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
2024: 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 06 May, 20 May
Painting holiday in Morocco

Painting holiday in Morocco

'Sketchbook journey' through the stunning sights of Morocco.
From £1,300 11 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2024: 17 Mar
Luxury small ship cruise in Croatia

Luxury small ship cruise in Croatia

Luxury small ship cruise through Croatia's Islands
From £1,299 to £2,299 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2023: 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 30 Apr, 3 May, 6 May, 13 May, 14 May, 17 May, 20 May, 27 May, 31 May, 3 Jun, 4 Jun, 10 Jun, 11 Jun, 14 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 25 Jun, 1 Jul, 2 Jul, 8 Jul, 9 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 23 Jul, 29 Jul, 30 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 13 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 27 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Sep, 16 Sep, 17 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 15 Oct
Cooking and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees

Cooking and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees

Gastronomy and beautiful walks in the Spanish Pyrenees.
From €1,495 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2023: 19 Sep
Enjoy beautiful springtime walks in and around Ordesa National Park, in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees. Visit local food and wine producers and join in easy and informal cookery workshops. Maximum group size is 8 and solo travelers are welcome.
Luxury fitness holidays in Spain

Luxury fitness holidays in Spain

Luxury weight loss, detox, fitness & wellness retreat Spain
From £1,295 to £1,495 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2023: 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 24 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov
Save a healthy £100.00! Book one of only 4 special places available at our April health fitness & wellness retreats in Spain & receive a very healthy £100.00 discount!
Croatian coast walking tours, self guided

Croatian coast walking tours, self guided

A seven-day walking holiday on the Dalmatian coast — islands and Dubrovnik included
From €710 to €880 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: Departures can be arranged at any time from 1st April to 1st November
Japan self guided walking holiday, Nakasendo Trail

Japan self guided walking holiday, Nakasendo Trail

Self-guided walking along Japan’s 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
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