Italy highlights autumn seasonal tourism and harvests

Various Italian regions are highlighting seasonal tourism opportunities for the autumn of 2026, focusing on gastronomy, agriculture, and heritage.

In Trentino, a distillery tour organized by DISTILLO.IT and the Istituto Tutela Grappa del Trentino will take place on October 3-4, 2026. The itinerary includes visits to seven distilleries, such as Marzadro and Pilzer, to explore the history and craft of grappa production.

In the Lake Garda area, the autumn season marks the transition from summer tourism to agricultural activities, including the grape harvest and olive pressing. Key wine denominations like Bardolino and Lugana are entering their harvest periods, with events like ‘Profumi di Mosto’ scheduled for October.

In Treviso, Cantina Futurista is hosting a grape harvest celebration on October 3, 2026, featuring an urban winery experience where visitors can observe the winemaking process through glass partitions.

Other regional activities include a panoramic trekking tour in Oltrepò Pavese on September 26, 2026, featuring a Tibetan bridge, and archaeological visits to the Etruscan necropolises and Vie Cave in Sovana, which are noted for being more accessible during the milder September weather.