{"id":1743,"date":"2025-07-30T16:41:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T16:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/why-fall-is-the-best-time-to-visit-europe\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T16:41:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T16:41:35","slug":"why-fall-is-the-best-time-to-visit-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/why-fall-is-the-best-time-to-visit-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Europe According to Top Travel Advisors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"et-boc\" class=\"et-boc\">\n<div class=\"et-l et-l--post\">\n<div class=\"et_builder_inner_content et_pb_gutters3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_section et_pb_section_0 et_section_regular\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>What is the best time to visit Europe?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEurope in the fall is one of travel\u2019s best-kept secrets.\u201d \u2013 Nancy Deane, Owner of <strong>The Deane\u2019s List<\/strong>, an affiliate of FORA Travel (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/toastncandy\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@toastncandy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \ud83e\udd2b <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We couldn\u2019t have said it better ourselves! Pack your cozy sweaters and comfortable walking shoes \u2013 the off-season might just be the best time to visit to Europe. While everyone else is fighting summer crowds or bundling up for winter weather, savvy travellers are discovering that autumn offers the perfect sweet spot for exploring European countries. \ud83c\udf42<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWant fewer lines, better tables, more time with guides? Fall is when advisors shine. We can unlock experiences that simply aren\u2019t available mid-July. It feels like Europe has been waiting just for YOU.\u201d \u2013 Tammy Murphy, Travel Advisor at <strong>VIP Travel Experience<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/viptravelexperience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@viptravelexperience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t just take our word for it\u2026 Top travel advisors, like Nancy Deane and Tammy Murphy, are spilling the tea on why this shoulder season is when Europe truly shines and what the best places to visit are in the fall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>TLDR<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/#CROWDS\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy Fewer Crowds and Better Weather<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/#HARVEST\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate Europe\u2019s Harvest Season<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/#LOCAL\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live Like a Local (Not a Tourist)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/#DESTINATIONS\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit These European Destinations This Fall<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"\/#DESTINATIONS\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"\/#MED\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mediterranean<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"\/#PORTUGAL\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portugal<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"\/#CROATIA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Croatia<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"\/#SLOVENIA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slovenia<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/rome\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-rome-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99626\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/rome\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-rome-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99627\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_2\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/rome\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-rome-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99625\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-rome-meet-roberta\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id-325310692\">Photo: Roberta in Rome for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong><em>Brianna and partner capture memories in October on a couples photoshoot at the Roman Forum and Colosseum.<\/em><!-- notionvc: 23d95fcd-adf8-4eab-b2a6-7208a113241d --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div id=\"CROWDS\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>1. Enjoy Fewer Crowds, More Service and Better Weather<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s be honest, summer in Europe can feel like you\u2019re in a tourist theme park rather than experiencing authentic culture. But fall? That\u2019s when the magic happens. \u2728 \u201cMost luxury hotels offer complimentary upgrades or promotions when the occupancy drops. Service levels are higher because staff are not overwhelmed.\u201d \u2013&nbsp;Mandy McKaskle, Founder &amp; Luxury Travel Advisor at <strong>Creosote Journeys<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/creosotejourneys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@creosotejourneys<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe love Europe in the Fall for so many reasons! Not only is it a perfect time to take advantage of stunning Fall colors in picturesque locations like<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/tuscany\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuscany<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Istria, and the South of France, but it\u2019s also an opportune moment to visit top cities and coastal villages with fewer crowds but equally amazing weather as the summer months.\u201d \u2013 Angela Isherwood, Owner of <strong>Olive and Atlas Travel<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oliveandatlastravel\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@oliveandatlastravel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shoulder season brings cooler temperatures that are perfect for sightseeing without the sweltering heat. You can actually enjoy walking through<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/rome\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cobblestone streets or exploring<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/dubrovnik\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubrovnik\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> historic old town without melting into a puddle. \ud83e\udd75 And those picture-perfect moments in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/santorini\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santorini<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/lake-como\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Como<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? You won\u2019t have to worry about dozens of other tourists being in the background of your shot, either.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEurope in the fall is unhurried, beautiful, and less crowded. It\u2019s the best time to avoid crowds, extreme heat, and a great way to enjoy off-the-beaten-path destinations without the summer rush.\u201d \u2013 Anna Fishman, Owner of <strong>Olegana Travel Boutique<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oleganatravelboutique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@oleganatravelboutique<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This time of year offers what many consider the best months for European travel. The peak season chaos has died down, but the weather is still warm enough in southern Europe to enjoy outdoor dining and those golden hour walks through<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/tuscany\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuscany<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/provence\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_3\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/lake-como\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-lake-como-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99628\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_3  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_4\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/lake-como\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-lake-como-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99629\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_4  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-lake-como-meet-mattia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id-697646084\">Photo: Mattia and Maria in Lake Como for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong><em>Maddie and partner celebrate their anniversary in October with a couples photoshoot in Bellagio.<\/em><!-- notionvc: 74bae248-865f-466f-88f6-a472cf9a7480 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div id=\"HARVEST\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>2. Celebrate Europe\u2019s Harvest Season<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLayer your experiences and take advantage of harvest seasons across different regions. Think Germany for Oktoberfest, Burgundy for Wine Experiences and ending in Portugal or southern Spain for extended warm weather.\u201d \u2013 Mandy McKaskle, Founder &amp; Luxury Travel Advisor at <strong>Creosote Journeys<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/creosotejourneys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@creosotejourneys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Oktoberfest celebrations spreading beyond Munich into Austria and other parts of Germany, to truffle festivals in Italian hill towns, fall brings out the best of European food culture. Portugal\u2019s Douro Valley comes alive with grape harvests, while Scotland celebrates whisky season. Even Northern Europe gets in on the action \u2013 this is when you\u2019ll find the coziest Christmas markets starting to appear in Vienna, Brussels, and Amsterdam. \ud83c\udf84<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIn Italy, the country is bursting with local sagre this time of year. Sagre are festivals centred around the seasonal foods and harvest time. You\u2019ll find our favourites such as truffle, chestnuts, and wine (of course!) in the Fall.\u201d \u2013 Angela Isherwood, Owner of <strong>Olive and Atlas Travel<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oliveandatlastravel\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@oliveandatlastravel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part? These aren\u2019t tourist traps designed for visitors \u2013 these are genuine local celebrations where you\u2019ll experience authentic European culture. The energy of the season is a big reason why the best time to visit Europe is in the fall.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_5\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/munich\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-munich-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99630\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_6\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/munich\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-munich-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99631\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_7\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/munich\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-munich-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99632\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-munich-meet-marina\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id--1188485206\">Photo: Marina in Munich for Flytographer. <\/span><\/a><\/strong><em>Kyle and family capture memories in September with a multigenerational family photoshoot during Oktoberfest.<\/em><!-- notionvc: f3852851-a4cf-4621-aa28-47c98f41ff8c --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_4\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_5  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_8\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Minimal-Blog-CTA-DESKTOP-teal.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-96665\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_9\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Minimal-Blog-CTA-MOBILE-teal.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-96666\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_5\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_6  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div id=\"LOCAL\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_6  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>3. Live Like a Local (Not a Tourist)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s where fall travel really wins \u2013 you get to see how Europeans actually live, not just how they perform for summer visitors. \ud83c\udfad<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhy fall? Summer\u2019s frenzy gives way to make more space for you at museums, in markets, even on cobblestone alleys. Seasonal menus pivot to truffles, chestnuts, and Burgundy reds. Locals reclaim their rhythms, and you\u2019re not watching a tourist performance, you\u2019re part of life.\u201d \u2013 Tammy Murphy, Travel Advisor at <strong>VIP Travel Experience<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/viptravelexperience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@viptravelexperience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the perfect time to really immerse yourself in the travel experience. Restaurant tables that were impossible to snag in July? Suddenly available. That museum in Paris or Florence you wanted to explore? No more hour-long lines. Even popular destinations like London, Madrid, or Edinburgh feel more authentic when locals are going about their normal routines instead of navigating summer crowds. This local perspective is one of the main reasons why the best time to visit Europe is in the fall. \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFall in Europe is the sweet spot: the heat has eased, harvest festivals are in full swing, and hotel rates haven\u2019t yet climbed for the holidays. You get local energy without peak season crowds.\u201d \u2013 Virgi Schiffino, Managing Partner at <strong>Lux Voyage<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/luxvoyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@luxvoyage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_6\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_7  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_10\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/paris\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/10-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-paris-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99634\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_8  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_11\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/paris\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/paris-10-21-2024-birthday-40_original-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99671\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_7\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_9  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-paris-meet-mary\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id-1652300566\">Photo: Mary in Paris for Flytographer. <\/span><\/a><\/strong><em>Ramon and family celebrate a birthday in October with a family photoshoot along the Seine and by the Eiffel Tower.<\/em><!-- notionvc: bf71f126-1e60-4cd0-a0ea-473c6a4276e4 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div id=\"DESTINATIONS\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>4. Visit These European Destinations This Fall<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Italy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know that the best time to visit Europe is the fall, but where should you go for the ultimate fall experience? Italy in the fall is basically perfection on a plate (literally). The summer months bring oppressive heat and tourist season chaos, but early fall transforms the country. \u201cFrom late September through November, Italy takes on a slower, more authentic rhythm. The crowds have thinned, the temperatures are mild, and the entire country comes alive with harvest festivals, golden landscapes, and seasonal delicacies.\u201d \u2013 Belkys Pastor, Founder of <strong>Distinct Vacations<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/distinctvacations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@distinctvacations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \ud83c\udf5d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/tuscany\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuscany<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> becomes particularly magical during this time of year! \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/umbria\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Umbria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> especially shines with fewer crowds, harvest-time magic, and crisp golden light over hillside olive groves. October brings truffle season in full swing at spots like Vocabolo Muscatelli, where owners Cathi and Fred throw intimate winery dinners and share the countryside charm of their property, creating the perfect setting for slowing down. I love pairing a few nights in Umbria with the elegance of The Place in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/florence\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where the city feels calmer, the light is softer, and you can explore without the summer crowds. It\u2019s also the ideal time for a family photo shoot \u2013 use that golden hour glow to capture beautiful memories and get ahead on your holiday card planning.\u201d \u2013 Nancy Deane, Owner of <strong>The Deane\u2019s List<\/strong>, an affiliate of FORA Travel (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/toastncandy\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@toastncandy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For food lovers, Piemonte offers something special. \u201cOne of our favourite Fall experiences is to visit Piemonte, Italy for the infamous Alba Truffle festival to taste the elusive (and expensive!) white truffle. An immersive way to experience this rich delicacy is to go truffle hunting with a local expert and their dog!\u201d \u2013 Angela Isherwood, Owner of <strong>Olive and Atlas Travel<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oliveandatlastravel\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@oliveandatlastravel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/venice\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the Italian lakes of Northern Italy are also particularly stunning during this season! \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/lake-como\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Como<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/lake-garda\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Garda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the fall are serene and stunning. While summer brings tourists and yachts, fall is peaceful and reflective. The mountains begin to change colour, and the lakefront towns are ideal for slow strolls and waterfront dining. It\u2019s a dreamy time for romantic getaways and relaxation surrounded by natural beauty.\u201d \u2013 Belkys Pastor, Founder of <strong>Distinct Vacations<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/distinctvacations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@distinctvacations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_12\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/tuscany\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/13-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-tuscany-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99637\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_13\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/tuscany\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/12-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-tuscany-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99636\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_9  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/tuscany\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id-1884437653\"><strong>Photo: Flytographer in Tuscany.<\/strong> <\/span><\/a><em>Katie and partner celebrate their anniversary in September on a couples photoshoot in Capannelle.<\/em><!-- notionvc: fc43d535-0e33-41fb-a593-ff5a33090110 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_9\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_10  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_code et_pb_code_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\">\n<div class=\"klaviyo-form-R4unHn\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_code -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_11  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child et_pb_column_empty\">\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_10\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_12  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div id=\"MED\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_10  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>The Mediterranean<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mediterranean region becomes a traveller\u2019s dream during the fall months. You still get that warm weather and sunshine, but without the high-season intensity. \u2600\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe are partial to Mediterranean destinations in the Fall as many of them offer warm weather and plenty of sunshine reliably through October. By the time the end of September \/ early October is here, places like Portugal, Spain, the Greek islands, and all across Italy and France shine. Almost everything is open, the sun is still sparkling on the sea or the vines, and the cities are totally pleasant for strolling while not being stifling (from either heat or crowds!).\u201d \u2013 Angela Isherwood, Owner of <strong>Olive and Atlas Travel<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oliveandatlastravel\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@oliveandatlastravel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greece particularly shines during this time: \u201cOctober in Greece means warm seas, sun-drenched afternoons, and tables you don\u2019t have to fight for. It\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/santorini\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santorini<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without the spectacle. Crete, without the chaos.\u201d \u2013 Tammy Murphy, Travel Advisor at <strong>VIP Travel Experience<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/viptravelexperience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@viptravelexperience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_14\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/santorini\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/14-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-santorini-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99638\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_11\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_13  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_15\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/santorini\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/15-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-santorini-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99639\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_14  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_16\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/santorini\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/16-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-santorini-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99640\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_12\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_15  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_11  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-santorini-meet-stathis-christina\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id-1573284319\">Photo: Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer. <\/span><\/a><\/strong><em>Jody and partner celebrate a birthday in October on a couples photoshoot in Fira Village.<\/em> <!-- --> <!-- notionvc: fadd3c99-78fd-431e-9c13-d4975e23bb10 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div id=\"PORTUGAL\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_12  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>Portugal<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portugal\u2019s fall season is absolutely magical, especially in the Northern wine country. \u201cPortugal\u2019s Douro Valley shines in October when the terraces glow crimson and you can still cruise the river in crisp sunshine, pairing each port tasting with just-pressed olive oil.\u201d \u2013 Virgi Schiffino, Managing Partner at <strong>Lux Voyage<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/luxvoyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@luxvoyage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \ud83d\udee5\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the famous Douro Valley, Portugal\u2019s coastal regions and historic cities take on a completely different character in fall.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/lisbon\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisbon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/porto\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porto<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> become infinitely more walkable without the summer heat, and you\u2019ll find locals returning to their favourite outdoor cafes and markets after the peak tourist rush. The Atlantic coast still offers pleasant temperatures for seaside strolls, while the country\u2019s numerous festivals celebrating everything from chestnuts to new wine create an authentic cultural immersion that\u2019s hard to find during busier months.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_13\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_16  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_17\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/porto\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/17-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-porto-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99641\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_17  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_18\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/porto\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/19-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-porto-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99643\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_14\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_18  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_19\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/porto\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/18-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-porto-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99642\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_13  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><strong><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographers-in-porto-meet-luis-marta\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id--552363494\">Photo: Luis in Porto for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong><em>Jordan and partner celebrate their engagement in September with a couples photoshoot at Ribeira do Porto.<\/em><!-- notionvc: 3a2dced2-fe47-41c9-b0f5-400b6d0bd61f --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div id=\"CROATIA\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_14  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>Croatia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Croatia transforms completely once the tourist season winds down. \u201cOnce the cruise ships leave, Croatia is all YOURS, stone valleys, seafood taverns, island hikes.\u201d \u2013 Tammy Murphy, Travel Advisor at <strong>VIP Travel Experience<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/viptravelexperience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@viptravelexperience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \u26f5<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Croatian islands become particularly magical during this time of year. Without the summer ferry crowds and packed beaches, you can truly appreciate the stunning Dalmatian coastline and crystal-clear waters at a leisurely pace. Fall is also when Croatia\u2019s wine regions come alive with harvest activities, and the cooler temperatures make exploring cities like Dubrovnik and Split much more enjoyable. You\u2019ll find better restaurant availability, more personalized service, and the chance to experience Croatia as the locals do \u2013 relaxed, unhurried, and focused on quality over quantity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For something truly special, head to Istria: \u201cFor something less expected, head to Istria, Croatia. White truffle season starts in mid-September, and medieval hill towns like Motovun feel almost cinematic in the golden light.\u201d \u2013 Virgi Schiffino, Managing Partner at <strong>Lux Voyage<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/luxvoyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@luxvoyage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \ud83c\udff0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_20\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/dubrovnik\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-dubrovnik-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99644\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_15\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_19  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_21\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/dubrovnik\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-dubrovnik-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99645\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_20  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_22\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/dubrovnik\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/22-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-dubrovnik-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99646\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_16\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_21  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_15  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-dubrovnik-meet-valentina\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id-1792203288\"><strong>Photo: Valentina in Dubrovnik for Flytographer.<\/strong> <\/span><\/a><em>Amy and partner celebrate their engagement in October on a couples photoshoot along the Dubrovnik Sea Walls.<\/em><!-- notionvc: 92431acf-2d87-4cc5-aaf1-d963edb20ecf --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div id=\"SLOVENIA\" class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_16  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h3><b>Slovenia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the best travel experiences come from unexpected places. Slovenia becomes particularly enchanting during fall: \u201cEurope in the fall feels like a little secret \u2013 beautiful weather and a slower pace after the peak of summer crowds. Slovenia is a favourite of mine \u2013 its lakes and alpine villages are absolutely magical, and the leaves turning and fall is the perfect time to explore their wine country or cozy up in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/ljubljana\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ljubljana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Gori\u0161ka Brda Wine region is a dream \u2013 don\u2019t miss an olive oil tasting while you\u2019re there \u2013 plus canoeing on the Kolpa River and hiking in the Julian Alps. The dreamiest little hotel in Ljubljana is Zlata Ladjica, and their restaurant will leave you swooning. For such a small country, Slovenia packs in so much beauty, culture and charm. It truly feels like a hidden gem, especially in the fall!\u201d \u2013 Haleigh Scott, Owner of <strong>Next Exit Travels<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nextexittravels\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@nextexittravels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) \ud83d\udc8e<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes Slovenia particularly special in the fall is how accessible everything becomes. Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj transform into serene, mirror-like reflections of the changing alpine scenery, perfect for those Instagram-worthy shots without fighting crowds. The country\u2019s compact size means you can experience mountain hikes, wine tastings, and city culture all in the same day. Plus, Slovenia\u2019s fall harvest season brings incredible local produce to restaurants and markets \u2013 think pumpkin oil, fresh mushrooms, and seasonal game dishes that showcase the country\u2019s farm-to-table culture at its finest. \ud83c\udf3e<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_23\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/ljubljana\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/24-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-ljubljana-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99648\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_24\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/ljubljana\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/23-best-time-to-visit-europe-fall-ljubljana-flytographer.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-99647\"><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_17  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p><a class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-ljubljana-meet-mankica\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"0\"><span class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id-189871639\"><strong>Photo: Mankica in Ljubljana for Flytographer.<\/strong> <\/span><\/a><em>Julie and partner capture memories in October on a couples photoshoot in the Old Town.<\/em><!-- notionvc: 4bb79caf-98cc-429a-b560-5e7afb76ac87 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_17\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_22  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_18  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h2><b>Capturing Europe in the Fall<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The experts have spoken, and they\u2019re all saying the same thing: The best time to visit Europe is the slow season of fall, when magic really happens. Whether you are ready to plan your <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/fall-photoshoot-best-tips\/\">fall photoshoot<\/a> or figure out the <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/best-places-to-take-photos-tuscany\/\">best places to take photos in Tuscany<\/a> because we have convinced you to experience the harvest season, you\u2019ll be well on your way to making magical memories, too. \u2728<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPlan ahead with a trusted travel adviser that can suggest the best way to explore the must-see destinations on your wish list. We have access to truly authentic, local experiences like a cooking class in a winery, or lunch in a private chef\u2019s home that are not available to the general public on travel booking sites. We have the relationships and contacts to make your next trip unforgettable and tailored to your preferences.\u201d \u2013 Anna Fishman, Owner of <strong>Olegana Travel Boutique<\/strong> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oleganatravelboutique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@oleganatravelboutique<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fall truly is the best time to visit Europe. You get the perfect combination of pleasant weather, authentic local experiences, fewer crowds, and better prices, all while having a great time.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So skip the peak season madness and winter months\u2019 cold weather \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/\">book a local photographer<\/a> to capture your memories and discover why this is considered the best time of year for European adventures. 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It was a little chilly at sunrise and we were a little sleepy but she made it such a fun and memorable experience. She was lovely to work with and we will cherish these photos of our two year anniversary trip to Paris from Canada. 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