October in Europe holidays

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Ooh,yes, Seville is lovely!

I would recommend Seville at that time of the year. It is such a beautiful city and there are other interesting places nearby.

Of course Paestum is in Campania.

Another for Italy here!
Rome if it's a short visit as so easy to get to and you can walk the city easily. Lots to do, fabulous back streets, less bustling than the summer. Hotels and restaurants to suit every budget. No need for a car.

If you want to travel a bit more I'd go further south to Puglia and Basilicata.
Spend a few days in Matera and visit the rupestrian churches - maybe stay in a cave hotel - then go over to Paestum where there are THREE fabulous ancient Greek temples and a great museum (and the best mozzarella ever).

Italy is fabulous.
Have a lovely celebratory time.

Casdon

My absolute favourite place which would fit what you’ve described you want perfectly is Florence. I haven’t been anywhere else as beautiful and packed with art, architecture and ambience.

I was just about to suggest Florence. It’s also easy to get to Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena from there.
All beautiful Cities.

My absolute favourite place which would fit what you’ve described you want perfectly is Florence. I haven’t been anywhere else as beautiful and packed with art, architecture and ambience.

Porto or Lisbon, you could even combine the two.

As long as the drought hasn’t affected river levels I suppose.

Viking River Cruise do a brilliant Portugal trip on the Doro. Autumn is perfect. We went in October.

Italy. The lakes for scenery and boat trips or Umbria for places like Assisi and other hilltop towns with loads of cultural opportunities or Tuscany with similar oportunities. And mustn’t forget the Amalfi coast. I’ve been to all those in October and it’s been perfect sightseeing weather with fewer crowds.

Sicily is still like summer in October and has plenty of cultural interest. Paphos in Cyprus is also worth a visit.