Fall tours discovery guide
The first chill. The changing leaves. Autumn’s charms are clear for all to feel and see, and when the season casts its spell, these trips help capture the magic. Grab a steaming cup of cider and let your Tour Director lead the way.
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Three reasons to travel in fall
The sights
From the Black Forest to the White Mountains, autumn transforms the familiar with its unmistakable palette—and with fewer travelers around, you can more deeply appreciate the differences.
The eats
Seasonal specialties dominate menus: Whether tucking into just-caught seafood or tasting fresh-pressed olive oil, you’ll enjoy the fruits of the fall harvest. (All the more reason to sign up for a Food & Wine Tour!)
The festivities
Frosty beers at Oktoberfest, sky-watching at the Albuquerque Balloon Festival, and other trip-defining moments await. The catch? You can only experience them in the fall.
Leaf peepers, rejoice
Central Europe, New England, and Japan all have one thing in common—fiery fall foliage. And as you weave your way between quaint towns and global cities on these tours, you’ll find yourself immersed in bursts of autumnal color.
Switzerland, Germany & Austria
Pull a page from your favorite storybook on this Alpine adventure.
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Fall Foliage: Vermont to Massachusetts
Get introduced to New England, dressed in its fall best.
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Switzerland by Train
Ride the rails between stunning cities and towering mountains.
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Japan: Kyoto, the Alps & Tokyo
Explore a country awash in color, from temples to neon-lit cities.
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In many places, fall brings the harvest—and with it, an abundance of lip-smacking flavors. Indulge in them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on these Food & Wine Tours and savor the season at peak freshness.
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Make it an autumn to remember
Sharing pints under an Oktoberfest tent. Leaning into the Celtic traditions of the Samhuinn Fire Festival. Sunny, spooky, and altogether sensational, fall brims with energy—and these Special Event Tours tap into the season’s spirit.
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Your fall trip begins here
You could wait for inspiration to strike—or find some with a little help from our team of experts.
Where to travel in the fall
Cooler temperatures are just the start—visit in autumn to see these world-famous destinations in a new, golden light.
Fall foliage roundup
Planning for leaf-peeping season? Follow the arc of autumn’s colors from China to England and beyond.
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Crack open shellfish and put the “sea” in seasonal
Learn how to shuck oysters before digging into lobster and other seafoods. Try it on our Fall Foliage Tour: Vermont to Massachusetts.
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Raise, clink, and drink a glass at an Italian agriturismo
Explore the Tuscan town of Lucca before sampling fresh olive oils, wines, and bites. Try it on our Food & Wine: Flavors of Tuscany & Umbria tour.
Take your trip to new heights in the Swiss Alps
Ride Europe’s highest open-air train up the Gornergrat ridge for unfettered views of the Matterhorn. Try it on our Switzerland by Train: Lucerne to Zurich tour.
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Join Vienna in one of its favorite pastimes
Follow a ride on the Riesenrad Ferris wheel with an evening of merriment at a local heuriger, or wine tavern. Try it on our A Week in Switzerland, Germany & Austria tour.
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Get even more out of the shoulder season
Not quite summer, not quite winter, fall hits the sweet spot of lighter crowds and cooler weather. That effect can be felt outside typical autumn hotspots—and on tours like these to Europe and beyond.
