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Where to Travel in September & October
Ah, autumn! In many parts of North America, this season offers spectacular vistas, as leaves turn dazzling shades of red and yellow. Throughout Europe, autumn is the season of the grape harvest—the ideal time to visit Tuscany and other wine-producing regions. Don’t miss out on the mellow fall climate of Spain—it’s the perfect time to stroll down the Camino de Santiago.
Guided Easy/Moderate
Days 8 From $5,948 Tour Only
Its history may be epic, but it’s the people that make Sicily the “soul of Italy.”
Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Deia
Guided Easy/Moderate
Days 7 From $4,895 Tour Only
This Mallorca hiking tour reveals a magical isle, from its pretty terraced villages to a coastline framed by dramatic mountains and crystalline sea.
Scotland: The Scottish Highlands & Cairngorms National Park
Self-Guided Easy/Moderate
Days 7 From $4,648 Tour Only
Our spectacular Highlands tour showcases Scotland’s astounding diversity, from river-cut valleys and open moors to serene lakes and soaring mountains.
Guided Easy/Moderate
Days 7 From $5,848 Tour Only
Breathe in the pristine beauty of Norway on this walking tour of its fjord and mountain landscapes
Guided Easy/Moderate
Days 7 From $4,998 Tour Only
On this invigorating walking tour, Nice, France sets the stage for a journey through hillside villages, coastal landscapes, and charming trattorias.
Italy: Matera, Otranto & the Puglia Coast
Guided Easy/Moderate
Days 7 From $4,498 Tour Only
Give in to the seductions of Basilicata and Puglia, Italy—awash in coastal and mountain landscapes and stone-carved villages – on this sublime walking tour.
Israel: Galilee, the Dead Sea & Jerusalem
Guided Moderate/Challenging
Days 7 From $5,848 Tour Only
From the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea, Nazareth to Jerusalem, journey beyond the reach of typical Jerusalem walking tours.
Maine: Portland, Camden & Acadia National Park
Self-Guided Easy/Moderate
Days 7 From $2,198 Tour Only
Rock-strewn breakwaters and charming fishing villages frame unforgettable walks on this hiking tour of Acadia National Park and the Maine Coast.
Greece: Athens, Delphi & Meteora
Guided Easy/Moderate
Days 7 From $3,998 Tour Only
Even with 5,000 years of history, Greece never stops surprising.
Peru: Cusco, Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley
Guided Moderate/Challenging
Days 8 From $4,045 Tour Only
In this walking tour of Peru through bustling markets and mountaintop ruins, Andean culture endures as surely as stone walls.
Ireland: Cork, Killarney & Dingle
Guided Easy/Moderate
Days 7 From $3,398 Tour Only
Let go and take life slow on this walking tour of Ireland in the carefree countryside of County Kerry.
Hungary, Slovakia, Austria & Germany: The Danube River
Guided Easy/Moderate
Days 8 From $4,598 Tour Only
Embrace the Danube’s lilting rhythm as you waltz upriver, discovering four countries’ wonders on foot.
Morocco: Marrakech, Foothills of the High Atlas & Essaouira
Guided Easy/Moderate
Days 7 From $4,698 Tour Only
On this hiking tour of Morocco along ancient caravan routes, the bread and honey are fresh, but the hospitality is centuries old.
Slovenia & Croatia: Lake Bled, Rovinj & Istria
Guided Easy/Moderate
Days 7 From $4,448 Tour Only
On this walking tour from Slovenia’s Julian Alps to Croatia’s Adriatic coast, digging up rare discoveries is an everyday pleasure.
Switzerland: Zürich, Wengen & Zermatt
Self-Guided Easy/Moderate
Days 8 From $5,198 Tour Only
The mountain views are astonishing, but in Switzerland, the little things offer their own delight.
Guided Easy/Moderate
Days 7 From $3,398 Tour Only
Enjoy a charming slice of English countryside, dotted with sheep and served with a side of tea, on this Cotswolds walking tour.