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.
67 Best places to visit in October holidays found
Morocco family holiday with teenagers
Exciting Moroccan adventure for teenagers and parents
From £849 to £899 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 21 Nov, 23 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 22 May, 29 May, 26 Jun, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 20 Nov, 22 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 22 May, 29 May, 26 Jun, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 20 Nov, 22 Dec, 27 Dec
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Cultural tour in Oman
Immerse yourself in mystery and magic of the culture of Oman
From £2,415 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
The Lycian Way walking holiday in Turkey
Follow one of Turkey's most spectacular coastal trails
From £910£790 to £1,100 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 28 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov
2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 28 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov
Up to £200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Porto to Lisbon cycling holiday, self guided
Easy flat scenic ride along beautiful coastline
From €995 to €1,280 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Senegal and Gambia river cruise
Discover west Africa's wildlife and heritage
From £2,579 to £2,895 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 17 Dec, 22 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 18 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 18 Dec
Up to £300 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 25 Oct, 08 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 25 Oct, 08 Nov
Golden Triangle with Ranthambore tour, India
India´s best experiences including the Taj Mahal & Tigers
From £1,514 to £1,627 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Umbria cooking holiday, Italy
Italian cooking in a farmhouse between Umbria and Tuscany
From €2,080 to €2,140 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 11 Oct
2027: 11 Apr, 23 Apr, 14 May, 30 May
2027: 11 Apr, 23 Apr, 14 May, 30 May
Last spots available for August departures - enquire now!
Luxury trekking holiday in the Atlas Mountains
Trek and stay in style in the Atlas mountains
From €1,188 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
Albania holidays, small group tour
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From £1,369£1,279 to £1,499 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
2027: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 21 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 23 May, 4 Jun, 13 Jun, 23 Jun, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 12 Sep, 21 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 9 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct
2028: 17 Mar, 7 Apr, 19 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 21 May, 2 Jun, 11 Jun, 21 Jun, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 10 Sep, 19 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 7 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct
2027: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 21 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 23 May, 4 Jun, 13 Jun, 23 Jun, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 12 Sep, 21 Sep, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 9 Oct, 18 Oct, 23 Oct
2028: 17 Mar, 7 Apr, 19 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 21 May, 2 Jun, 11 Jun, 21 Jun, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 10 Sep, 19 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 7 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct
Up to £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Altiplano de Granada activity holiday in Spain
Multi-activity family holiday in the Spanish Lake District
From €495 to €793 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This holiday is available April to October and can be tailor-made to suit your requirements.
Japan self guided walking holiday, Nakasendo Trail
Self-guided walking along Japan’s ancient Nakasendo trail
From £915 to £1,315 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
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From £3,499 to £4,549 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 5 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 Apr ...
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 Apr ...
Up to £400 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov
Small group adventure holiday to Patagonia
Explore the spectacular wilderness and mountains of Patagonia
From £5,526 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov
Kerala and tropical India cycling holidays
Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns and long white beaches
From £2,569£2,189 to £2,899 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec
Up to £380 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov
Contact Us
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01273 823 700
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Cycling holiday in Portugal, self guided
Leisurely cycling along varied landscape & breathtaking coastline
From €975 to €1,175 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit your requirements although we do not recommend trips in August due to high temperatures
Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From £1,469£1,299 to £1,949 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 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, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 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, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Sicily food holiday in Italy
Be overwhelmed at how varied and diverse Sicily’s cuisine
From £2,269£2,069 to £2,479 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 13 Jun, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 13 Jun, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Up to £280 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples holidays
One of Europe's most dramatic stretches of coastline
From £1,669£1,529 to £1,849 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 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, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 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, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct
Archaeology holiday in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From €1,540 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Activity holiday in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From £795 to £995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
£100pp discount for w/c 23rd August and 4th October!
Carpathian Mountains holiday, conservation & culture
Wolves, bears and sightseeing in Romania
From £1,159 to £1,349 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 3 Oct
2027: 24 Apr, 8 May, 29 May, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
2027: 24 Apr, 8 May, 29 May, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 03 Oct
Malta and Gozo history tour
Delve deep into fallen empires and ancient ruins
From £2,299£2,069 to £2,329 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Sep, 12 Oct
2027: 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 15 Nov
2027: 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 15 Nov
Up to £230 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 12 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 12 Oct
Namibia & Botswana safari adventure
Discover Namibia & Botswana’s wildlife & landscapes
From £4,129£3,839 to £4,729 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 8 Nov
2027: 11 Apr, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
2027: 11 Apr, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
Up to £290 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 04 Oct, 08 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 04 Oct, 08 Nov
Painting Holiday in Crete
Painting and sketching outdoors by the Cretan Sea
From €1,160 to €1,210 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 8 Sep
2027: 31 Aug
2027: 31 Aug
Mexico tour with Day of the Dead Festival
Ancient sites, modern museums & delicious food stalls
From £5,199£4,679 to £5,199 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Oct
2027: 22 Oct
2027: 22 Oct
Up to £520 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 22 Oct
Cooking and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees
Gastronomy and beautiful walks in the Spanish Pyrenees.
From €1,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep
2027: 18 May, 14 Sep, 19 Oct
2027: 18 May, 14 Sep, 19 Oct
€100 discount off our 12th September 2026 departure. One double/twin room available. Enquire now!
Three Reserve safari in South Africa
A 10 day big game safari visits 3 different game reserves
From £3,445 to £3,900 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Sep, 5 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Family safari in Namibia
Climb the highest sand dunes in the world
From £2,169£1,959 to £2,529 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Aug
2027: 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 23 Oct, 20 Dec
2027: 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 23 Oct, 20 Dec
Up to £210 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug
Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai
Ultra-modern Tokyo to Imperial Kyoto
From £5,280 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Oct, 5 Nov
2027: 27 Mar, 12 Apr, 20 May, 6 Sep, 18 Oct, 8 Nov
2027: 27 Mar, 12 Apr, 20 May, 6 Sep, 18 Oct, 8 Nov
Luxury Croatia walking and wine holiday
Easy walking with top quality gastronomy and wine
From £1,695 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Sep
