
Japan: Japan’s Golden Route: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Fuji in 14 Days
September might be our favorite month to travel. Better weather, better prices, fewer crowds...it has its perks. Book a Lonely Planet Journeys trip for travel in September and save US$300. To redeem, share the code LP300 upon payment. Trip start date must be before September 30, 2026. Terms apply.
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From Japan's Golden Route to the coast of Portugal, here are a few of our favorite places to explore in September. Use code LP300 to save $300 on any September 2026 departure.

Japan: Japan’s Golden Route: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Fuji in 14 Days

10 Days in Portugal: Lisbon, Porto and Coastal Communities

10 Days in Morocco: Cities, Mountains and Desert


Italy: 12 Days in Northern Italy: Dolomites, Garda and Lake Como

12 Days in South Africa: Cape Town, Wine Country and The Garden Route

10 Days in Yucatán: Maya Ruins and Mexican Cenotes

7 Days in Scotland: Heritage and Highlands Highlights

Spain: Spotlights of Northern Spain: Catalonia to Basque Country in 11 Days

Hawaii's Big Island and Oahu's Big City in 8 Days

12 Days in Greece: Athens and the Cycladic Islands
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