Best places to visit in October vacations
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 vacations found
Morocco family vacation 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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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 vacation, 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!
Altiplano de Granada activity vacation, 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.
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Activity vacation 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!
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From US $5,250 to US $6,825 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 US $590 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 vacation 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
Carpathian Mountains conservation & culture vacation
Wolves, bears and sightseeing in Romania
From US $1,740 to US $2,025 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
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
Cooking and hiking vacation, 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!
Japan self guided trekking vacation, Nakasendo Trail
Self-guided walking along Japan’s ancient Nakasendo trail
From US $1,135 to US $1,815 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
Painting vacation 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
The Lycian Way hiking vacation in Turkey
Follow one of Turkey's most spectacular coastal trails
From US $1,260US $1,090 to US $1,520 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 US $280 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
Short break pasta making & Italian food vacation, Tuscany
Make pasta & feast on amazing food in Tuscany
From £950 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Oct
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Jordan vacation, Beyond Petra
World famous monuments & breathtaking desert scenery
From US $3,253US $2,940 to US $3,705 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 17 Dec
2027: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 2 Jul, 23 Jul, 13 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec, 16 Dec
2027: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 2 Jul, 23 Jul, 13 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec, 16 Dec
Up to US $340 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 Sep, 09 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 04 Sep, 09 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov
Archaeology vacation 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
Cycling vacation 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 vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From US $2,203US $1,950 to US $2,925 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 US $250 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
Japan culture tour, Shoguns & Samurai
Ultra-modern Tokyo to Imperial Kyoto
From US $6,555 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
Senegal and Gambia river cruise
Discover west Africa's wildlife & heritage
From US $3,570 to US $4,010 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 US $420 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 25 Oct, 08 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 25 Oct, 08 Nov
Discover Malta & Gozo
Delve deep into fallen empires and ancient ruins
From US $3,448US $3,105 to US $3,495 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 US $340 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 12 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 12 Oct
Luxury Croatia walking and wine vacation
Easy walking with top quality gastronomy and wine
From £1,695 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Sep
Namibia & Botswana safari adventure
Discover Namibia & Botswana’s wildlife & landscapes
From US $6,193US $5,760 to US $7,095 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 US $430 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
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
Mexico tour with Day of the Dead Festival
Ancient sites, modern museums & delicious food stalls
From US $7,798US $7,020 to US $7,800 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Oct
2027: 22 Oct
2027: 22 Oct
Up to US $770 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 22 Oct
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
Sicily food vacation in Italy
Be overwhelmed at how varied and diverse Sicily’s cuisine
From US $3,403US $3,105 to US $3,720 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 US $410 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
Luxury trekking vacation 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
Amalfi Coast and Bay of Naples vacations
One of Europe's most dramatic stretches of coastline
From US $2,503US $2,295 to US $2,775 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 US $250 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
Small group Albania vacation
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From US $2,053US $1,920 to US $2,250 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 US $220 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
