October is a great vacation time. In many European countries at this time, various festivals are held, and in exotic countries there is a favorable time for a beach holiday. Travel agencies also offer a wide range of cruise and sightseeing tours in October.
October is a wonderful period for a trip to the countries of the Old World. If your soul longs for vivid impressions, you should opt for Germany, where the legendary Oktoberfest beer festival takes place in early October. An enchanting action takes place annually in the capital of Bavaria - Munich. Here you will find a unique atmosphere of universal fun and joy, costumed processions, dancing until you drop, concerts and, of course, a sea of foamy drink, Bavarian sausages, and fried chicken.
Fans of outdoor activities should pay attention to Austria, where in the second half of October a snowboarder festival takes place in Tyrol. If you visit the Italian town of Perugia at this time, you can get to the chocolate festival, which is considered one of the largest in the world.
In other European cities, travelers will find no less interesting sightseeing tours. Autumn in Europe is amazingly beautiful. By ordering a tour to Spain, you can get real pleasure from leisurely walks along the ornate streets of Valencia and from visiting the Museum of Art with works by Goya, El Greco, Velazquez and other impressionists. No less interesting excursions await tourists in the Czech Republic, which is famous for its ancient castles. France in October is no less beautiful. The Eiffel Tower and other Parisian landmarks look even more romantic against the background of golden foliage.
If you want to extend the summer, basking on the golden beach in the rays of the bright sun, go to the United Arab Emirates. In October, quite comfortable weather is established in this state. A budgetary option would be a tour to Egypt or Turkey. The Mediterranean and Red Seas will be warm during the day, but the night promenades can be accompanied by a cool breeze. However, this is more than offset by rather low prices for tours.
Fans of oriental exoticism should go to the picturesque Chinese island of Hainan, where you can swim and sunbathe in October. You can go on an exciting trip to Thailand. In the second month of autumn, the Kingdom sets the ideal weather for spending time on the beach and for visiting national parks and ancient temples. In October, a wonderful holiday in India is possible. A tour to this ancient state, shrouded in the smell of nutmeg and cardamom, will be remembered for a long time.
Those who are not used to saving money on a long-awaited vacation should go to Bali, Seychelles or Maldives in mid-autumn. In these island states, you can easily plunge into a fairy-tale world full of picturesque exoticism and unity with virgin nature. You can also spend a vacation in October in Vietnam, where coniferous forests, mountain air and amazing cuisine await vacationers.
Cruises in the Mediterranean Sea will give you a lot of impressions in the velvet season. Modern liners are reminiscent of floating resorts. They have everything for an unforgettable stay: swimming pools, restaurants, boutiques, water parks, discos, casinos and much more.
In October, you can have a good rest at Russian resorts. In Gelendzhik, Anapa, Sochi, Tuapse, the velvet season is in full swing. But the trip should be planned for the first half of the month, at the end of October the sea becomes not very comfortable for swimming. In addition, October is the ideal month to tour the Golden Ring of Russia. Excursions to such ancient cities as Sergiev Posad, Rostov the Great, Kostroma, Suzdal against the background of autumn gilding will be remembered for a long time.
