All rights Reserved The London weather is definitely a bit nicer in July and August, but it's still pretty nice in September and it doesn't actually rain that much. Phnom Penh, -Roger. Those are some ideas off the top of my head and I’m happy to help more if you have other questions. So i plan to cover the following cities for 2-3 days each: Colombo >>>Antalya prices and travel tips. -Roger, Hi Roger, Really loved the article and something I had been searching for quite some time. Here are our favorite places in Europe for a vacation in September, October, … >>>Check hotel deals for Interlaken China It's the perfect base to visit that city as well as Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. Go to the Spain rail official site and it will show you the options. As always, let me know if you have any other questions. Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Mendoza Seville, Should I consider heading towards Prague instead of Austria or Switzerland? Martinique Sao Paulo Sweden Taiwan It's lovely, quiet, and even cheaper than Prague. Honolulu, Belgrade All the things that make the Amalfi coast so splendid, such as the scenery, the wealth of history and culture, and the delicious cuisine, can be more comfortably enjoyed in September. Make your reservations early, especially in places where there … Switzerland If you want something less touristy you might head to Ghent instead. Vienna is an interesting city, but for me it’s a bit too formal and stodgy unless you really love the opera and waltzing and palaces and such. Valencia Turks and Caicos Islands Here are some of the other best England, Scotland, and Wales itinerary ideas. Summer is actually the rainy time of year in the Alps, and by September you'll get fewer rainy days and even shorter storms. Crete is one of the best places to visit in September in Europe Looking for a late summer break? A visit to Glacier National Park during the month of September is likely to leave visitors with the feeling of a closer connection to nature, since by this time of year tourists have thinned out, the leaves are starting to turn colors, and wildlife is typically more active as they make preparations for the winter season. Rome, Most visitors to the UK just stop in London for a few days before they leave the island, but there is obviously a LOT more to see here, even in September. Held on the grounds of the beautiful Buda Castle, with stunning views over the city, the festival quickly seduces participants with its unique historical setting. For most countries, tourist season is past its peak and the crowds begin to shrink. Head to Split for the … Cesky Krumlov is small enough to enjoy in 2 nights. Uruguay As you can see above, the temperatures are almost perfect all day and night, and you shouldn't be seeing much rainfall. This charming hotel is on a quiet side street near the Landwehr canal in Kreuzberg. I hope this helps. Brisbane, In fact, you might try to book an airbnb or other apartment that has its own washer for your second or third stops because that will give you a lot more flexibility compared to having to drop it off or find a laundromat. There are also numerous live music shows and parades that keep the atmosphere animated at every moment. Generally speaking, things in Portugal tend to be a bit cheaper than in Spain, although not much. London, Lebanon -Roger, I am visiting Netherlands for a business trip towards last week of October. Croatia has some lovely coastal scenery, islands, as well as the gorgeous Plitvice Falls National Park. Hi Roger. Hotel prices here can seem a bit high in the central ring, so booking in advance is advised for the better places. Each year, the festival focuses on a guest country’s wine culture. If five-star luxury hotels are more your style, then check out the Regent Hotel. >>>Rome prices and travel tips. The festival has already a long tradition, and the number of participants who seem to love the combination of oysters and champagne grows every year. Florence, If this is your first trip to Spain you really owe it to yourself to visit both of these huge and very different cities. San Francisco, The rooms here each have their own unique flair like the Alpine Room and JS Classic and offer spacious bathrooms and helpful amenities like Wi-Fi. You might be interested in: How to spend 4 days in Berlin. My husband is disabled and walks slowly compared to others. Should I try to book with the actual museum or site? Mykonos, In 15 days I’d focus on choosing 5 different cities to visit. Porto ), where would you suggest? Edinburgh, Cozumel, Saint Lucia If crowds and heat deter you from visiting some fabulous places in Europe, going in September is one the best solutions. Panama This popular festival welcomes visitors with an outstanding variety of mouth-watering events, such as oyster opening championships, oyster-eating competitions, cooking demonstrations, cooking contests, culinary tours, and food tasting in some of the finest restaurants in the city. Japan Ibiza, Goa, The most famous attractions including the Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum are always crowded, so arrive early in the day if you can. Netherlands Antilles Russia 25th of September 2020 –  27th of September 2020. In many ways, September is the single best month for a visit to Europe. Also it would be helpful if you could provide the best travel link as per means of transport from 1 country/city to other. I am interested in flying into Rome (Sept 19-21) and then traveling to Florence (Sept 22-23) then Venice (Sept 24-24). All of the restaurants and galleries will be open again though, so it's very much worth coming even with the crowds. We are now down to London, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Paris and creating an itinerary instead of doing a group tour. I really like Croatia, but if you haven’t been to any of these places I think I’d go to Greece instead. If they sell, say, a Vatican guided tour for US$100 per person, it means they are paying a local company maybe US$50 per person to provide the tour, and keeping the rest as the sales agent. Les Festes de La Mercè, as it is known in Catalan, has been the official city holiday since 1871. Europe . If Venice is on your bucket list, this is a great time to visit to immerse yourself in the magic of the city. Buenos Aires, >>>Check hotel deals for Istanbul Beijing, Croatia Punta del Este St. Martin/Sint Maarten Feel free to email me with any questions at. Another highlight of the festival is the fire runs, or Correfoc. You can take the funicular up to the base of the Sacré-Cœur cathedral for great views and then walk down the winding streets past many outdoor restaurants and cafes toward the center of town again. Today, thousands of boats of all types gather in St Mark’s Bay to participate in the most popular race of the event, the gondolini regatta. While it does start to cool off a bit, going to the beach is still feasible until at least the middle of the month. What’s more, Europe puts on a good show this time of year—from displays of fall colors in storied forests to festivals celebrating harvests, holidays, the arts, and beer. >>>Berlin prices and travel tips. Any recommendations for getting around once your flight/train arrives? Another possible benefit is that English is more widely spoken than in some of Spain's less popular beach areas. United Kingdom © 2020 Travel Passionate. Barcelona, You can even spend some time wandering around the hotel looking at the art exhibitions it has scattered around it. Santa Ana So by the time September rolls in, things are cooling off a bit and getting back to that warm and dry climate that it's so famous for. A legendary folk festival, Oktoberfest attracts millions of visitors to the beautiful Bavarian city Munich for what counts as probably the largest celebration in the world dedicated to beer. Great article. Switzerland has the best scenery in Europe so I’d include that as well. -Roger. Tanzania If you are heading to Barcelona and Madrid in September, you should also seriously consider adding Lisbon to that trip. Hotel Rio is right in the center of Venice, so of course, you’re in extreme proximity to attractions like the Rialto Bridge and Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station. A visit in … Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and the best choice for English speakers as well. As sad as it may be, you don't want to miss Auschwitz, which is a very interesting half-day bus tour leaving from central Krakow. Senegal >>>Bruges prices and travel tips. The Canary Islands has nearly perfect weather all year round, but it can get a bit hot in July and August. >>>Check hotel deals for Tenerife Bruges, Those Italian cities are all amazing and so is Paris. September 13 to 15 – Mid-Autumn Festival in China (major public holiday) 7. Hotels in Amsterdam have become very expensive in recent years, especially if you want something nice within the canal rings. If you’re flexible on when you can travel and don’t … Cartagena, Thank you for supporting me in this way. Do you recommend the Paris museum pass or booking directly with each museum? Melbourne, >>>Paris prices and travel tips. Kathmandu, Better still, the crowds of July and August are home again, so you can enjoy the mild weather with smaller crowds. Aruba Costa Rica This is one of the world's greatest and most historic cities, and as of now it's an incredible travel bargain. Chiang Mai, 5th of September 2020 – 7th of  September 2020. >>>London prices and travel tips. Interlaken, I plan to cover mix of beautiful and nearby budget party places on my solo journey which would have the minimum travel. Have a great trip. Companies like Viator, TripAdvisor, and Expedia should all be trustworthy, but they also charge a LOT for the convenience of dealing with an American company. San Juan Hungary Zurich Dakar, South Africa Austria is also a bit more on the way, so the train trips would be a bit easier. Marrakech We have a few places in mind that would like to do but i think we are a little bit over the map. It has helped me so much in planning what seemed like an overwhelming trip! Iceland would be much easier especially as we travel between cities and cannot check in right away. The weather remains pleasant throughout the month, and the water is warm. >>>Split prices and travel tips. Mexico City, Another great thing about Berlin is that it's one of the cheapest large capital cities in Europe. This area is stuffed with northern Europeans all of July and August, and it's a bit hot during those months as well. South Korea Again, all of the options you mentioned would be really good. Or you could fly into Split and spend a couple days there before taking a bus down to Dubrovnik and then home from there. Luang Prabang, The hotel allows pets to stay and features a restaurant that has a special vaulted roof which is designed to make you feel as if you’re sitting in a German beer hall. It takes place in the county of Laois from September 1 to 3. Grand Bahama, And it is still … Bergen, The big attractions here are the cable car up to the Schilthorn observation deck and the train up to Jungfraujoch, which is the highest train station in Europe. 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