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Active Adventures
Outdoor Excursions
HARVEST SEASON IN THE DOURO VALLEY Roundtrip Porto , Portugal
Fall is a special season in Northern Portugal . The vineyards are just starting to change color , making spectacular cycling even more so . Ride curving mountain roads past lost-in-time stone villages . Unwind in elegant hotels imbued with history . See terraced vineyards that have been producing the region ’ s exquisite wines for centuries and soak up the festive energy as the region celebrates the year ’ s harvest .
6 days from $ 5,199 per person
FALL FOLIAGE ALONG ICONIC CANALS Amsterdam , Netherlands to Bruges , Belgium
Cyclists enjoy some of the world ’ s most bikefriendly routes year-round in the Netherlands and Belgium . From flower fields to storybook villages , there ’ s something about the way the autumnal hues reflect in the region ’ s meandering tree-lined canals that makes this time of year particularly memorable .
6 days from $ 4,799 per person
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TRUFFLES , SAFFRON & TUSCAN WINE Assisi to Le Marche , Italy
Harvest time in Italy ’ s so-called agricultural heart is something to behold . Every meal on this epic bike trip features farm-fresh fare , from quiet dinners with local wine on the sunwarmed coast to mid-ride lunches in ancient villages where shepherds still tend to their flocks . Experience Italy at its purest on this Umbria to the Adriatic bike tour .
6 days from $ 4,199 per person
THE GARDENS OF VILLA MELZI Roundtrip Milan , Italy
Experience this one-of-a-kind hiking experience in the Italian Lake District and delight in the relaxed pace of life on Lake Como . There ’ s magic at every turn here , but your visit to the lush Giardini at Villa Melzi as the seasons start to change is a step beyond . Picture shimmering blue waters set against a dramatic alpine backdrop , majestic palazzos , timeless villas and quiet hikes above it all .
6 days from $ 6,999 per person
A TASTE OF SUMMER ON THE MEDITERRANEAN
Roundtrip Catania , Italy
Even in September or October , the temperature and the relaxed pace of life give this fall trip that ultimate summer vacation feel . Lounge on a private beach in Taormina , hike rugged trails around Mount Etna ’ s legendary volcanic peak , kayak the rugged coastlines of Syracuse and unwind with a glass of Nero d ’ Avola .
6 days from $ 5,999 per person
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