20 | First Time River Cruise Guide
Bet ween September and November, Europe
falls into autumn. Expec t to see hues of burnt
orange, red and golden yellow throughout
the cities while you enjoy lower temperatures
and fewer crowds as the region begins to
prepare for winter.
This season is known for its grape har vesting.
Explore the south of France and discover
charming por ts, vineyards, farms and forests.
Visit Bordeaux, the countr y's famed wine
region, witness the har vest and taste local
wines paired with French fare as you watch
the autumnal sun set.
The grape har vest season is also one of
the best times to visit the Douro Valley in
Por tugal, the world's oldest demarcated
wine region. The weather stays warm here,
the vines are full with plump grapes and the
vineyards are buzzing with ac tivit y and of fer
the oppor tunit y to watch workers har vesting
the vines.
DOURO VA LLE Y, P OR TUG A L
V I K I N G H EM M I N G,
DOURO R I V ER
A M STER DA M ,
THE NE THER L A NDS
European season guide
AUTUMN
Enjoy cooler temperatures and autumnal hues as life in the cities
begins to wind down and the grape harvest begins
Bordeaux's Sublime Wines
