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Tour Europe in Autumn, Winter & Spring with Trafalgar

We all know that summer is a beautiful time of year to tour Europe. Lush green countryside is basked in glorious sunshine and travellers in good spirits spill out of cafes into the streets. But if you fancy a quieter side of Europe, nestle up...
26 April, 2018

We all know that summer is a beautiful time of year to tour Europe. Lush green countryside is basked in glorious sunshine and travellers in good spirits spill out of cafes into the streets. But if you fancy a quieter side of Europe, nestle up and explore the colours of ever-changing seasons during autumn, winter or spring.

With festive markets and different colour palettes, the seasons’ charms bring a brand-new set of highlights. Meander the cobbled streets with fewer people and less queues, so you can enjoy the sights and get that perfect photo without jostling for your place in the crowd. Travelling ‘out of season’ also sees prices drop compared to travelling in peak summer meaning you can include more experiences on your holiday.

Are rich reds for you?

In autumn, the crisp yellow and rich reds burst with vibrancy. Relax and unwind on a walk through the leafy parks of London, or if you’re feeling energetic, cycle over Amsterdam’s canals pedalling around the canal ring.

If trying the local food and wine is more your thing, Italy or France will be your paradise. Take advantage of the August harvest, catching the tail-end of summer and sampling the local tipples at the many autumnal wine festivals. Try a visit to a 12th Century Castle, where you can enjoy a traditional Tuscan buffet indulging in deep rich wines and taste olive oils.

Do you love the cold and the warmth that it brings?

Barbecues and pavlova are many people’s idea of Christmas this side of the hemisphere. Wouldn’t it be nice to experience frosty winter festivities at least once? To wander around a Christmas market wrapped up in layers with a hot chocolate enveloped in your gloved hands.

Feel the crunch of snow underfoot as Christmas lights flicker in tune with the lively music and the smell of mulled wine and cinnamon wafts through the air. Huddle around a fire and unwrap your freshly baked pastry atop a wooden barrel draped in decorations, with snow-capped mountains as your backdrop.

Is Spring more your thing?

A world of colour blossoms, where pinks and greens start to show and the streets are full of fresh scents. The days get longer, and the warm sunshine starts to peer through the fresh blooms. Find a carpet of bluebells in the woods of England and take in a sea of vibrant purple flowers in Kew Gardens, famous for its historic glasshouses, royal buildings and magnificent landscapes.

Explore the corners of Europe awash with colour and spot wildlife stirring and frolicking across the countryside. Indulge in the fresh produce yielded by the change of season, traditionally prepared in line with recipes handed down over generations.

Want to sample the seasonal treasures of Europe? The latest Autumn, Winter and Spring tours with Trafalgar are out now. Go on, colour your world.

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