Epic Trips You Need to Take in Fall

When it comes to off-the-beaten-track fall vacations, Georgia fits the bill especially for oenophiles and foodies. The country, which sits at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, is known as the Cradle of Wine thanks to a wine-making culture that dates back to 6,000BCE. Wineries still use ancient production techniques, as you’ll discover during a workshop on Culture Trip’s nine-day adventure. You’ll also visit farmer’s markets and sample delicious local cuisine such as khachapuri (traditional cheese-filled bread), explore a Unesco World Heritage site at the former capital Mtskheta, and see the spectacular landscapes of the High Caucasus and Truso Gorge. A visit to the historic sulphur baths of Tbilisi is the perfect way to round it all off.

September and October are the best months for exploring Italy, thanks to pleasantly mild temperatures and far fewer tourists than you’d encounter in the summer months. Northern Italy is also home to some of the most culturally rich destinations in Europe, as well as an abundance of natural beauty. Let Culture Trip take the stress out of organizing your vacation with a nine-day Rail Trip, starting in Rome and finishing in Milan. Highlights include exploring Florence on foot, going on a gourmet food tour of Bologna and cruising on Lake Como.

Hit the beach on this 11-day trip to Southern Thailand, where fall temperatures are still warm and the water is perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Stay in a floating raft house on Khao Sok Lake, kayak through mangrove forests, watch the sunset on a boat cruise and relax along the pristine white sand beaches of Koh Yao Yai. Return to Phuket for a final farewell dinner with the group, before you and your fellow travelers go your separate ways.