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Seasonal travel discovery guide

Some places feel enchanted all year long; others have their magic heightened at special times, like the blaze of fall foliage across New Hampshire’s White Mountains or the continuous glow of the midnight sun over Iceland. Deciding where—and when—to take your next trip? We’re here to help you find your best time to travel.

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London, Paris & Rome

Big Ben. The Eiffel Tower. The Colosseum. Some landmarks shine no matter the season. Find your best time to travel, take to the skies, and dive into three of the world’s great cities.

Your seasonal tour begins here

You could wait for inspiration to strike—or find some with a little help from our team of experts.

What’s the deal with off-peak’s trending appeal?

Fall and winter travel to Europe is a hot commodity. We’ll tell you why its popularity is peaking and how you can jump on the trend.

The ultimate travel guide for your ultimate trip

Have a tour in mind, but wondering about the best season to travel? Our destination guides break down what to expect whenever you take off.

All-time memories, all year round

Passing time wrinkles the fabric of a place in different, delightful ways—like the warmth of the sun after a summertime swim off Santorini or the dance of the aurora borealis across Iceland’s wintry landscape. Enjoy the fruits of each season on these tours.

Seasonal experiences for your memory vault. Why don’t you...

Stop and smell the sakura trees

Find a patch of grass and indulge in hanami—the age-old tradition of enjoying the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms. Try it on our Cherry Blossoms in Japan: Tokyo to Kyoto tour.

Sail the azure waters of the Aegean Sea

Cruise between a trio of Greek islands—Mykonos, Santorini, and Rhodes—as you make your way to the Turkish resort town of Cesme. Try it on our Greece & Turkey: Athens, Greek Islands Cruise & Istanbul tour.

Admire Canada’s autumnal palette

Sink into the slower pace of life in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, all dressed in the auburn colors of the season. Try it on our Fall Foliage Tour: The Canadian Maritimes.

Sip on steaming mulled wine

See how Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Poland celebrate the holidays (and compare each of their takes on a favorite seasonal drink). Try it on our Christmas Markets of Eastern Europe tour.

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Experiential travel made easy

You dream it. We’ll take care of every last detail.

Pick your perfect trip

We offer 200+ immersive, guided tours around the world. Wherever you choose to go, you’ll enjoy lots of advantages that make traveling with us different.

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Prep your packing list

While you’re deciding what to take, we’ll be busy arranging your hotels, meals, tickets, and more tour essentials. That’s what going guided is all about.

Go far (and get rewarded)

Take off on your big adventure— but why stop there? Every trip you book with us earns rewards that you can use to keep expanding your horizons.

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What travelers are saying about our tours

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5 out of 5 stars

Vacation of a life time

1st-time traveler Yolanda

#goaheadtours did an amazing job of planning our entire vacation ( London, United Kingdom, Amsterdam, Netherlands and Rome,Italy). Our Tour Director Lynn was extremely...

5 out of 5 stars

Switzerland by train

4th-time traveler Anonymous

The tour was absolutely amazing. Switzerland itself is beautiful, the itinerary was great and the tour guide and fellow travellers were wonderful. Would definitely recommend this...

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Portugal and Spain

2nd-time traveler Vincent

This was our fourth trip with EF GoAhead. Our tour director Raul was amazing and patient. Hotels were very nice. The overall itinerary felt rushed; could have had fewer stops (my...

5 out of 5 stars

Italy and Greece June-July 2025

1st-time traveler Daniel

This tour was absolutely fantastic! The sights and experiences were amazing. I particularly enjoyed the archaeological sites, but there was a great mix of activities that gave a...

5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous Central Europe With Servanne

2nd-time traveler Maxine

EF Tours as far as I'm concerned planned a near perfect tour!! Our tour director Servanne was PERFECT so informed personal and Professional. This was my second tour with EF and I...

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic tour-awesome tour director - Alexandra!

2nd-time traveler Julio Fidel

My wife Paulita and I were truly delighted with this exciting and beautiful tour. The organization of the tour was excellent, including transportation, hotels, guides, and above...

5 out of 5 stars

Family trip to Italy/Greece

1st-time traveler Dustin

We really enjoyed the family trip to Italy and Greece in July 2025. It was a heat wave, but there's nothing we could have done to be better prepared. We brought neck fans and...

5 out of 5 stars

A Journey Through Scotland I’ll Never Forget

1st-time traveler Kyra

This tour was hands down one of the most memorable travel experiences of my life, and a huge part of that is thanks to our phenomenal Tour Director, Colin. From the moment we met...

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Get into the spirit of the season

Which season? That’s up to you. From major holidays and festivals to the quiet of an average day, these tours showcase the depth and breadth of a country’s character.

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Save up to $600

Save up to $600 on the getaway you deserve—whether you’re craving a trek through the Peruvian jungle or a week in a European city. Claim your deal by 7/22.†

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Travel tips for seasonal trips