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.
80 Best places to visit in September holidays found
Sailing in Croatia
A multi-activity adventure sailing cruise in Croatia
From 580 to 790 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 11 Sep, 12 Sep, 14 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 22 Sep, 25 Sep, 26 Sep, 27 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 2 Oct, 3 Oct, 5 Oct, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 17 Oct
Slovenia highlights holiday, self drive
Independent exploration of Slovenia's natural wonders
From £795 to £995 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Grand rail tour of Scotland
A leisurely self-guided trip touring Highlands and islands
From £3,390 to £3,495 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Can be booked at any time, the best times to travel are between April to the end of October
Greece sailing holiday for families
Sailing trip for families/friends in Greek islands
From £580 to £750 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Sep
2027: 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
2027: 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
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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, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
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, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
Porto to Lisbon cycling holiday, self guided
Easy flat scenic ride along beautiful coastline
From 1,019 to 1,280 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Holiday to Malta and Gozo
Enjoy the highlights of Malta, Gozo on a fascinating tour
From £1,555 to £1,880£1,865 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep, 19 Sep
2027: 27 Feb, 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, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov
2027: 27 Feb, 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, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 19 Sep
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
Mont Blanc holiday, Tour du Mont Blanc
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
From £2,015£1,740 to £2,115 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 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
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 £300 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct
Japan self guided walking holiday, Nakasendo Trail
Self-guided walking along Japans 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
Morocco cultural tour
Come and see Morocco's kaleidoscope of colours
From £1,040£840 to £1,315 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. Book by 3 November 2026 and travel by 31 December 2028.
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From £3,499£3,279 to £4,549 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 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, 10 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, 10 Apr ...
Up to £650 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 05 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 05 Dec
Cycling holiday in Portugal, self guided
Algarve 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
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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Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From £1,469£1,249 to £1,949 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 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 £220 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Luxury small ship cruise in Croatia
Luxury small ship cruise through Croatia's Islands
From £1,875 to £3,135 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 6 Sep, 12 Sep, 13 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
2027: 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
2027: 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
40% off lower deck cabins and 20% off main deck cabins on 6th Sep departure. 25% off main deck cabins on 13th Sep. Offer is subject to availability and can be withdrawn at any point.
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
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
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
Naxos and the small Cyclades walking holiday, Greece
Walk and discover Naxos and the unspoilt Small Cyclades
From £744 to £1,097 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
100 off Sept and October departures
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
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
2027: 1 Jun, 7 Sep
Italian cooking holiday, small group
Immersive local gastronomy & cooking in undiscovered Tuscany
From £1,600 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Sep
Late availability on August and September 2026 departures - enquire now!
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
Puglia and Basilicata walking holiday in Italy
Unique regions between the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas
From £1,819 to £2,149 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct
2027: 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct
Up to £250 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Island hopping cruise in Greece
Hidden Greece: Unexplored Greek Islands Cruise
From £2,732 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Sep
Azores family adventure holiday, whales and dolphins
Learn about dolphins, whales & fiery volcanic islands
From £1,195 to £1,395 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This is a set itinerary with flexible start dates from April to October.
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
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: 1 Nov
2027: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
2027: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan highlights tour
Three stunning countries in one unforgettable tour
From £1,731 to £2,005 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
