Europe In October

With 4,00,000 years of human habitation, Istanbul is a melting pot of rich culture and history. The location of the city at the edge of Europe and Asia makes it a beautiful amalgamation of  mystic beauty of eastern culture and the tinge of a contemporary carnival. Istanbul has a personality of a storyteller who unfolds its beauty, people, food, architecture and culture one at a time. Istanbul boasts the historical charm of Hagia Sophia, picturesque architecture of the Blue Mosque, splendid shorelines with avant garde restaurants like Ulus 29 and Mikla overlooking  impeccable scenic views.

The Bosphorus strait holds the division between the two continents making it a perfect line of fusion. You can keep walking across the Istiklal Avenue and Grand Bazaar to enjoy the local shopping experience. Climb all the way up to the top of Galata and Maiden tower to witness the mesmerizing view of the city. Explore the magical elements inside the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and get mesmerised with the beauty of the Basilica Cistern. Istanbul city will keep fascinating you with all kinds of experiences with every passing day. From drinking the Turkish chai, relaxing in the Hammam to taking the tour of the city in the hot air balloon, cruising the Bosphorus and cycling around the Prince Islands,  Istanbul will give you the time of your life.

Istanbul tourism is undoubtedly at its peak most times of the year as it is topographically diverse and experiences sub climates in different parts of the city. The best time to visit Istanbul is between the months of March to May and September to November to experience the comfortable temperature. The summer months experience extremely high temperatures with humidity and temperature can go as low as minus 15 degrees during winters.

Venice is a peaceful and attractive tourist destination that is located on a group of 118 small islands. These islands are linked by beautiful bridges and separated by the many canals running through the city. Venice is also informally known as the “floating city” or the “city of canals” and is highly popular among tourists for its historic buildings, structures and places of ancient significance. The uniqueness of Venice and its lagoons have also brought it up on the UNESCO list of world heritage sites. The floating city is largely popular for its various artistic movements, which are depicted in the many pieces of artworks around the city.

The major attractions in the city include churches, museums and squares, including the St. Mark’s Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and more such places. These are dedicated to saints and put a mark of architectural significance in the city. These are popular attractions among the locals and tourists who come here to experience the novelty of these destinations. There are a number of activities that make Venice Tourism an exciting one! Included among these are, a ride around the famous Grand canal on a gondola, watching the opera and taking a sky high view of the city at the bell tower.

Even if you simply set out to explore the city of Venice on foot and wander around to its many corners, you will discover something interesting and romantic. Speaking of romance, for those seeking an amorous evening with their partner, there is no dearth of options. From taking a gondola ride together, to embarking on wine tours, there is a lot that you can explore with your partner. The absolutely best time to visit Venice for Sightseeing is in the first few days of May, which makes sightseeing easier. The weather in Venice is humid at most times with cold winters and really hot summers. July and August are the warmest months in Venice when the highest temperature can reach 30 degrees. This is why the best time to visit Venice is in April and May, and then, September and October.

Mentioned in the world’s most iconic places, Rome is an epitome of beauty and history. Apart from being the capital city of Italy, the city also remains as a memorial to the creative imagination of architecture. Due to the 3000 year old ad hoc urban development, the historic centre of Rome is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Situated on the central portion of the Italian peninsula, on the Tiber River about 24 km from the Tyrrhenian Sea. Rome is made up of warm colours and historic architectural styles.

The beauty of this place resides significantly in the churches. There are approximately nine hundred churches, from the Paleochristian and Medieval period to the Gothic, from the Renaissance to the Baroque up until the Modern. Or, you can admire Rome’s beauty during the sunrise and the sunset. The colours become warmer and the city lights start to shine. A city filled with icons of antiquity and the Christian faith, it’s hard to know where to go first. Rome is divided into several districts with its centre, the Colosseo district, including the most ancient attractions like the Colosseum, Capitoline Hill, and the Roman Forum.

On the outskirts of the centre is Old Rome, featuring the Pantheon, majestic cathedrals, plazas, and Renaissance architecture. There are plenty of activities to do in Rome. For unique cultural experiences, you can visit the Trevi fountain and follow their tradition by tossing a coin into it. Or, you can shop for handicrafts and haute couture from the local market. Also, if you are an art fanatic, you can visit archaeological sites, Baroque churches, villas-turned-museums, for a wonderful experience. Moreover, you can hike up Mount Vesuvius and explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii.

Rome has a Mediterranean climate. Temperatures can stay around 30 degrees in the daytime, but the nights are usually cooler and more comfortable.  In the spring season, Rome has warm weather and summers can be hot and humid. Temperatures in July and August can easily exceed 32 degrees Celsius. Additionally, winter is a really good time to visit. If you want to save money on accommodation, and site tourist attractions without the long lines then plan your vacation in winter.

Spain is one country which is on the bucket list of every traveler and if one does not visit Barcelona in Spain, then it is equivalent to not touring Spain at all as there are so many tourist places in Barcelona. Barcelona is like a dream city for every person who has ever thought of exploring the world. One will run out of time but they will never run out of things to do in Barcelona. It is a city which is very rich in its culture and has a majestic history. The Casa Mila and the Palau Guell are a couple of monuments which have been declared as world heritage sites by the UNESCO. The architectural beauty of the place is marvelous. There are numerous adventure activities which one do here. Skydiving of Barcelona is renowned in the world and people from all around the globe come to Barcelona to do it. It has some spectacular beaches with white sand and turquoise water and it helps one relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the beach.

One thing that every person must do when they come to Barcelona is, visit the Camp Nou stadium. Their trip will be incomplete if they do not visit the stadium as it is arguably among the best in the whole world. Barcelona is a very prosperous city and there are many ways by which one can reach it, but the best way to come to the city is on a road trip. One gets to enjoy the scenic beauty of the suburban Spain along with their journey to the city. The picturesque view of the planes and the beautiful lush green lands cannot be found anywhere else. Tourist places in Barcelona offers the ideal combination of natural beauty and man-made architecture. The city hosts millions of tourists every year and becomes a bit crowded at times, but it all just adds to the incredibility of the trip.