November Midterm Break Tours

The November midterm break is a one-week school holiday in the middle of the first semester. In the 2026-2027 school year, the break falls between 16–20 November 2026; together with the two weekends, this creates a nine-day break from 14–22 November. This page lists tours with departure dates during this period or tours organized for the midterm break.

When Is the November Midterm Break?

According to the Ministry of National Education's 2026-2027 academic calendar, the first midterm break runs from Monday, November 16, 2026, to Friday, November 20, 2026. Including the weekends of November 14–15 before the break and November 21–22 after it, schools are closed for a total of nine days. This page includes tours with departure dates between November 13 and 19, so the return also falls within the school break.

What Can You Fit Into Nine Days?

Nine days is more than enough for a short Balkan or Egypt tour, and can even accommodate a longer Far East itinerary. Tours of 3–5 nights depart around the weekend and return midway through the holiday, leaving the remaining days free to relax. Itineraries of 7 nights or more make long-haul destinations such as Japan, Thailand and South America possible.

Where to Go in November?

In November, the sea on the Red Sea coast is still warm; Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada are the most popular seaside destinations at this time of year. Trips to Cairo and Luxor are more comfortable once the summer heat has passed. Christmas markets in Europe begin opening in late November, while the Balkans stand out for their autumn colors and quieter city centers. November is the peak month for autumn foliage in Japan.

Why Is Early Booking Important?

The school break is a period when families with school-age children all go on holiday at the same time, so flight seats and hotel rooms fill up faster than during a regular week. Departure dates and remaining availability are shown up to date in the calendar on each tour page. If you’re travelling to a country that requires a visa, you’ll also need to allow time for the application process.

For Families with Children

Children’s and infants’ prices and age ranges are shown separately during the booking process for each tour. On itineraries with long flights, tours with a lighter first day are more comfortable for children adjusting to the time difference. Families often prefer visa-free destinations, as they simplify passport and visa arrangements for children.

Domestic Mid-Term Break

For those who do not want to travel abroad, November is one of the most comfortable months for domestic cultural itineraries. Cappadocia’s balloon flights and valleys, Göbekli Tepe, Şanlıurfa and Nemrut on the Mardin and GAP route, and the Black Sea region’s autumn colours and highlands can all be explored without the crowds at this time of year. The weather is still mild along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. As no passport or visa is required for domestic tours, families with children have less to prepare; departure points and daily itineraries are listed on each tour page.

Short and Long Options

Short itineraries during school breaks focus on Balkan capitals, Batumi and the Red Sea coast, while longer itineraries reach Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. The main factors in choosing the right option are flight time, the children’s ages and visa requirements. The number of nights for each tour is shown in the listing, and the day-by-day itinerary is on the tour page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates of the November 2026 school break?

According to the Ministry of National Education calendar, the break runs from 16–20 November 2026; including weekends, there are nine days without school, from 14–22 November.

Where can you go visa-free during the mid-term break?

The Balkan countries, Georgia, Morocco, Tunisia, Japan and Thailand are visa-free; visas for Egypt are obtained on arrival. All visa-free tours are listed on the Visa-Free Tours page.

What criteria is the list based on?

Choose tours with a departure date that falls during the mid-term break or that are specifically arranged for the break. Exact departure dates for each tour are listed in the calendar on its page.

Are prices high during the November school break?

School holiday weeks are the busiest periods, and prices for most tours are higher than during regular weeks. Prices for each date are listed separately in the tour calendar.

How do I make a reservation?

Select your departure date and party size on the tour page and complete your booking online, or send us your preferred date and party size using the WhatsApp button to ask our team about availability and the final price.