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.
59 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: 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
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: 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
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
Grand rail tour of Scotland
A leisurely self-guided trip touring Highlands and islands
From £3,560 to £3,670 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
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Golden Triangle with Ranthambore tour, India
India´s best experiences including the Taj Mahal & Tigers
From £1,424 to £1,570 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Book by 30th November 2026 and get free India visa service.
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.
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From US $5,695US $5,330 to US $7,405 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 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, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 13 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 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, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 8 May, 3 Jul, 10 Jul ...
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 13 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 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, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 8 May, 3 Jul, 10 Jul ...
Late availability on these dates: 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 05 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 02 Jan
Morocco cultural tour
Come and see Morocco's kaleidoscope of colours
From US $1,490US $1,296 to US $2,020 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Wednesday & Sunday and selected Fridays throughout the year
$99 single supplement for selected Morocco trips. Book by 3 November 2026 and travel by 31 December 2028.
The Lycian Way hiking vacation in Turkey
Follow one of Turkey's most spectacular coastal trails
From US $1,260US $1,020 to US $1,520 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 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
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Mexico tour with Day of the Dead Festival
Ancient sites, modern museums & delicious food stalls
From US $8,380US $7,630 to US $8,865 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Oct
2027: 22 Oct
2028: 22 Oct
2027: 22 Oct
2028: 22 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 22 Oct
Cycling vacation 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
Amalfi Coast walking vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From US $2,346US $1,995 to US $3,115 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 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, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 9 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, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 07 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 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: 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
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, 22 Nov, 17 Dec, 22 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 25 Oct, 08 Nov, 22 Nov, 17 Dec, 22 Dec
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Naxos and the small Cyclades walking vacation, Greece
Walk and discover Naxos and the unspoilt Small Cyclades
From £744 to £1,097 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 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
Azores family adventure vacation, 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.
Slovenia highlights vacation, 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
Puglia and Basilicata walking holiday in Italy
Unique regions between the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas
From US $3,355US $3,025 to US $3,435 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 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
Late availability on these dates: 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 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 $2,666US $2,310 to US $2,955 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 6 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, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 6 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, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Small group Albania vacation
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
From US $2,325 to US $2,630 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 21 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 23 May, 4 Jun, 13 Jun, 18 Jun, 23 Jun, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 12 Sep, 17 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
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
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
Kerala and tropical India cycling vacations
Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns and long white beaches
From US $4,180US $3,680 to US $4,392US $4,345 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 1 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 13 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, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 13 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
Late availability on these dates: 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 01 Nov, 22 Nov, 06 Dec
Jordan vacation, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
From US $2,046US $1,740 to US $2,735 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 24 Oct, 4 Nov, 7 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 10 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 17 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 10 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 17 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 25 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 07 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 24 Oct, 04 Nov, 07 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 05 Dec, 26 Dec
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
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From €1,540 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Mont Saint Michel cycling tours in France
Cycling journey through Brittany to Mont Saint Michel
From €780 to €1,035 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Starts any day from April through October
Burgundy self guided cycling tours, France
Cycle through beautiful Burgundy & taste exquisite wines
From €1,065 to €1,130 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This tour starts any day (excluding Monday or Tuesday) from March through October
Halloween tour in Transylvania, Romania
1 Halloween tour 3parties: Bran Castle,Sighisoara citadel...
From €1,868 to €1,968 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Oct
2027: 25 Oct
2028: 23 Oct
2027: 25 Oct
2028: 23 Oct
Coastal hiking vacation in Portugal
Portugal’s Rota Vicentina is the ultimate hikers paradise
From US $3,543US $3,015 to US $3,990 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct
2027: 6 Mar, 10 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 12 Jun, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 13 Nov
2028: 4 Mar, 8 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 10 Jun, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov
2027: 6 Mar, 10 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 12 Jun, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 13 Nov
2028: 4 Mar, 8 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 10 Jun, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 03 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct
