Best places to visit in September holidays

Europe starts cooling down, making for much more pleasant sailing and activity weather in places like Spain, Portugal, Greece and Croatia. Wildlife watching holidays head to the southern half of the world: Borneo, southern Africa and Brazil. Find out more about the best places to visit in September.

Morocco cultural tour

Morocco cultural tour

Come and see Morocco's kaleidoscope of colours
From £1,030£896 to £1,270 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: Departs every Wednesday & Sunday and selected Fridays throughout the year
£49/€75 single supplement for selected Morocco trips Offer dates: 03 August 2026 – 03 November 2026 Travel dates: 03 August 2026 – 31 December 2028
Botswana camping safaris

Botswana camping safaris

Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe
From €2,120 to €2,280 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 20 Sep, 1 Nov, 6 Dec
2027: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
The Lycian Way walking holiday in Turkey

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
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
Porto to Lisbon cycling holiday, self guided

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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Bhutan holiday, culture and festivals

Bhutan holiday, culture and festivals

Festival Tour in Bhutan
From £3,595 13 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 15 Feb, 13 Apr, 9 Oct, 3 Nov
Albania cycling holiday

Albania cycling holiday

A wild and rugged corner of the Balkan Peninsula
From £1,449£1,309 to £1,699 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
2027: 9 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
2028: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
Up to £140 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Holiday to Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina

Holiday to Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina

A magical mixture of European and Eastern culture
From £2,549 11 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 12 Sep
2027: 8 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 24 Jul, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep
Luxury trekking holiday in the Atlas Mountains

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

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
Up to £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Mont Blanc holiday, Tour du Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc holiday, Tour du Mont Blanc

The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
From £1,945£1,800 to £2,115 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
2027: 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
Up to £240 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct
Costa Rica wildlife holiday

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 ...
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
Cycling holiday in Portugal, self guided

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

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
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
Whale watching in the Azores

Whale watching in the Azores

Classic whale watching trip in the Azores archipelago
From £995 to £1,135 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: April to September is peak whale watching season in the Azores
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Puglia self drive holiday in Italy

Puglia self drive holiday in Italy

9 Days Bari, Alberobello, Matera, Lecce & Ostuni
From US $2,358 9 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Azores tour, island explorer

Azores tour, island explorer

Dolphins, whales and explore fiery volcanic islands
From £995 to £1,295 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This is a set itinerary and is available year round.
Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan highlights tour

Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan highlights tour

Three stunning countries in one unforgettable tour
From £1,734 to £2,005 13 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct
Walking holiday in the Baltics and Finland

Walking holiday in the Baltics and Finland

Explore national parks & history soaked cities
From £2,349£2,119 to £2,499 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 12 Aug, 9 Sep
2027: 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 8 Sep
Up to £250 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 Aug, 09 Sep
Sicily food holiday in Italy

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
Up to £280 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples holidays

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
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
Croatia self drive holiday

Croatia self drive holiday

A self drive discovery tour of beautiful Croatia
From £1,295 to £1,950 15 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Archaeology holiday in Greece

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

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
£100pp discount for w/c 23rd August and 4th October!
Catalonia self guided walking holidays

Catalonia self guided walking holidays

Self-guided walking holidays in Catalonia
From €973 to €1,099 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: Available all year round on any day to suit and can be tailor-made and adapted to your requirements
Peru holiday, encompassed

Peru holiday, encompassed

Coastal desert, snowy Andean peaks and lush forest
From £2,595£2,375 to £2,795 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 24 Oct
2027: 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 29 May, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Up to £420 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 24 Oct
Borneo tailor made tour on a shoestring

Borneo tailor made tour on a shoestring

The best of Borneo at a great value price
From £1,495 10 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Japan holiday, ancient and modern

Japan holiday, ancient and modern

Explore the attractions of this vibrant nation
From £4,995£4,580 to £5,795 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 26 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov
2027: 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Mar, 14 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 20 Jun, 30 Jun, 23 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov
2028: 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar ...
Up to £610 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 26 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov, 15 Nov
Malta and Gozo history tour

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
Up to £230 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 12 Oct
Walking and painting holiday in Crete

Walking and painting holiday in Crete

Walking and Painting in unspoilt picturesque areas of Crete
From €1,170 to €1,200 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 1 Sep
2027: 1 Jun, 7 Sep
Isle of Mull and Small Isles explorer

Isle of Mull and Small Isles explorer

An extraordinary voyage exploring Mull & the Small Isles.
From £1,435 to £2,220 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 29 Apr, 24 Jun, 18 Aug, 28 Aug, 31 Aug, 13 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep
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