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Autumn landscape in Kurobe Gorge, Japan

Holidays in Autumn

Not everywhere is as damp and dreary as the UK can be in autumn. If you're looking for a little escape, we've got plenty of options!

You could experience the bounty of the harvest season from the water on our selection of river cruises, from apple orchards in Normandy on our French river cruises to wine in Portugal. And, of course, we'll stop to sample the seasonal delicacies of Italy and Greece on our European tours with farm-to-table dining experiences.

You can marvel at nature's parting performance as the landscapes blaze with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows as trees shed their leaves. These picturesque scenes create the perfect backdrop for nature walks on our walk and discover tours and scenic drives through the folkloric scenery of Germany and the Black Forest. Or further afield, Kyoto's temples, gardens, and mountains are even more lovely in the autumn splendour, making a holiday to Japan the perfect autumn escape. Perhaps you're looking for the perfect blend of excitement and relaxation. Our beach stays in India, Jordan and Sri Lanka offer the best of both worlds: a fascinating tour revealing the destination's highlights (and a few secret local spots) plus a four-night stay on the coast.

Whilst the Northern Hemisphere is sliding towards its winter slumber, the Southern Hemisphere is just waking up. Springtime in Cape Town brings mild temperatures and the opportunity to spot whales from the coast. On our tours of South Africa, you see this cosmopolitan capital, as well as energetic Johannesburg and the rocky coastline. Plus, you'll get to see the local wildlife - including South Africa's big five: African lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, and Cape buffalo - on a safari in Kruger National Park.  

Whichever adventure you choose, you can rest easy knowing you'll enjoy unbeatable value, including flights from your local airport at no extra cost, accommodation on board luxury ships or in hand-picked hotels in the best locations, transfers, the services of our wonderful Riviera Cruise Director or Tour Manager, all excursions with knowledgeable local guides and more.

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Amalfi Coast from Villa Rufolo gardens in Ravello, Campania, Italy
Positano on Amalfi coast with blurred flowers on foreground in Campania, Italy
Ruins of Pompeii and a distant view of  Mount Vesuvius volcano in Italy

Escorted Tour

Pompeii, Capri and the Bay of Naples

  • Italy
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • 6 included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
The Rozenhoedkaai canal and Belfort tower at twilight in Bruges

Escorted Tour

Bruges Tour

  • Belgium
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Rail included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 3 included experiences
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.

Explore holidays

Our brochure is packed with itineraries and inspiration. Delivered to your doorstep or view it online - the choice is yours.

Krakow City with ancient architecture buildings in Poland
Black and white image of Auschwitz concentration camp gate, Poland

Escorted Tour

Krakow

  • Poland
  • 4* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Bed & breakfast
  • 2 included experiences
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
Taormina theatre columns with snowy Mount Etna in the distance in Taormina, Italy
Fallen Statue of Icarus and Temple of Concordia, Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
Coast of Ortigia island at the city of Syracuse in Sicily, Italy

Escorted Tour

Sicily Tour

  • Italy, Sicily
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast and dinner, plus 1 light lunch
  • 7 included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
View of Villa del Balbianello building from Lake Como in Italy
Isola Bella Lake Maggiore
The Villa del Balbianello and gardens overlooking Lake Como, Italy
A red train in motion curved along the Brusio Spiral Viaduct on the Bernina Railway

Escorted Tour

Lake Como, St Moritz and the Bernina Express

  • Italy, Switzerland
  • 3* hotel
  • Flights included
  • Half Board
  • 7 included experiences (9 in 2027)
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Isola Bella island and Lake Maggiore with statue and garden in Italy
View of the Great Matterhorn mountain in the Alps between Italy and Switzerland

Escorted Tour

Lake Maggiore, Orta and the Matterhorn

  • Italy, Switzerland
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Half Board (except 1 hotel)
  • 7 included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Traditional colourful eyed boats Luzzu at harbour in Marsaxlokk, Malta
Shot of The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux ontop of a hill on a sunny blue skied day
View of Saint Julian, Malta
The Blue Grotto, Malta

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Malta Uncovered

  • Malta
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Half Board
  • 10 included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Beautiful beach coast of Sardinia in Italy

Escorted Tour

Sardinia: Alghero, Costa Smeralda and Corsica

  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 4 dinners
  • 8 included experiences
  • Guided tour of Alghero
  • Sardinian dinner at a agriturismo
  • Tour of Costa Smeralda's coastal villages
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Colosseum in Rome lit by morning sunlight, Italy
Aerial scenic view of Siena town and historical houses in Tuscany, Ialy
The Brunelleschi Dome with the Tuscany Mountains in the background, Italy
The beautiful Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi located in the town of Assisi, Italy. Photo contains a Tuscan hillside view in the background and a bright blue sky with pretty cloud formations.
The wonderful medieval city of Siena in Tuscany region, italy
  • Italy
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Bed & Breakfast with dinner on night 5
  • 7 included experiences
  • Guided tour of Rome
  • Guided tour of Florence
  • Visit to Uffizi Gallery
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
Aerial view of Nafplio city from Palamidi castle in Nafplio, Greece
Parthenon former temple in Athens, Greece
View of port with colourful boats on Hydra island in Saronic, Greece
The ancient amphitheatre of Epidaurus in Peloponnese, Greece
Skyline of Athens with Monastiraki square and Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece

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Classic Greece

  • Greece
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast & 2 dinners
  • 7 included experiences
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
Save £200pp this Autumn on select dates | Limited availability
The Almudena cathedral during sunset in Madrid, Spain
View of Toledo town from the Tagus river in Toledo, Spain
King Philip III statue at Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain

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Madrid, Salamanca and Toledo

  • Spain
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast
  • 5 included experiences
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.
Plan ahead, save 10% on 2027 & 2028 holidays.

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