What is the weather like in Greece and Italy during November?

November brings moderate temperatures to both countries with Rome at 60°F (15°C) and Athens at 65°F (18°C). The weather makes it practical to explore major sites like the Colosseum and Acropolis without summer heat. Even quieter destinations like Santorini remain accessible with clear skies at spots like Oia. A TourRadar traveler shared: "November was perfect for sightseeing in both countries without the intense heat." Tour operators like Europamundo run their "Complete Greece" program during this time featuring stays at established properties such as NH Napoli in Naples and Novotel Athenes in Athens.

What are the unique activities and events happening in Greece and Italy during November?

Both countries offer distinctive fall experiences. Rome hosts its annual Jazz Festival and Film Festival while Athens commemorates Polytechnic Memorial Day on November 17th. Tour groups like Wanderful Holidays' "Italy and Greece" plan activities suited to the mild weather such as tastings at Santorini's Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum and walks through Athens' Plaka neighborhood. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The evening walks through Athens' neighborhoods were magical with fewer tourists and lovely autumn atmosphere."

How do prices compare in November versus peak season?

November sees hotel rates drop 30-40% compared to summer peaks. Tour packages reflect these savings with Wanderful Holidays' "Italy and Greece" program priced at USD 3699 in November versus USD 4500+ during summer months. A TourRadar reviewer shared: "We got excellent value booking in November - same amazing experiences but better prices and fewer crowds." The reduced rates extend to quality hotels like Novotel Athenes and popular dining spots show better availability.

Which Greek and Italian coastal areas are still good to visit in November?

The Amalfi Coast Sicilian shores and Greek islands like Corfu and Crete maintain pleasant temperatures in November. Luxury stays at Santa Caterina Hotel in Amalfi or Blue Palace Resort in Crete offer comfort during this quieter season. While sea swimming becomes brisk coastal walks and photography benefit from clear skies. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The Mediterranean views were spectacular in November - we had perfect clear days for coastal drives along both the Greek and Italian shores especially around Taormina and the Sorrento Peninsula."

What are the best historical sites to visit in Greece and Italy during November?

The reduced crowds make November ideal for exploring ancient sites. Athens' Acropolis and Panathenaic Stadium welcome visitors with room to roam while Italy's Valley of the Temples and Pompeii offer peaceful archaeological tours. Byzantine art shines at Palermo's Palatine Chapel and Monreale Cathedral. Notable lodging includes Athens' Hotel Grande Bretagne and Rome's Hotel Locarno. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Visiting the Greek temples in November meant we could really take our time exploring without the summer crowds especially at sites like Olympia where our guide could give detailed explanations."

Are there any special festivals or events in Greece and Italy during November?

Cultural celebrations fill the November calendar. Thessaloniki presents its International Film Festival while Italy features the Alba White Truffle Festival and Rome Jazz Festival. Wine events appear in Greece's Nemea region and Sicily's Marsala area with Sicily's San Martino Wine Festival on November 11th drawing particular interest. A TourRadar traveler noted: "We loved experiencing the authentic local festivals in November especially the wine harvest celebrations in both countries - it felt much more genuine than peak tourist season."

Greece and Italy Tours in November 2026

Nov '26
Jan '27

10 best Greece and Italy trips in November 2026

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Complete Greece with Puglia and Campania (including Corinth Canal)
4.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Athens, Kamena Vourla, Thermopylae, Kastraki, Metéora,Kalabaka,Delphi,Corinth Canal,Galatas,Poros,Epidaurus,Nafplion,Tripoli,Olympia,Patras,Igoumenitsa,Brindisi,Alberobello,Matera,Naples,Capri,Sorrento,Salerno,Pompeii,Cassino,Rome+21 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Puglia Campania
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
From
US$2,309per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
15 Nov, 2026
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In-depth Cultural
Athens to Rome Odyssey of Heritage - 11 days
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Athens, Kamena Vourla, Thermopylae, Kastraki, Metéora,Kalabaka,Delphi,Aegina,Poros,Galatas,Epidaurus,Nafplion,Tripoli,Olympia,Patras,Igoumenitsa,Brindisi,Alberobello,Matera,Naples,Capri,Sorrento,Salerno,Pompeii,Cassino,Rome+21 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
15% Off
From $3,180
US$2,703per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
15 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
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Mediterranean Odyssey Greece to Italy Venture - 13 days
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Athens, Tripoli, Olympia, Patras, Igoumenitsa, Brindisi,Alberobello,Matera,Naples,Capri,Sorrento,Salerno,Villa San Giovanni,Messina,Taormina,Catania,Caltagirone,Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Marsala,Erice,Palermo,Monreale,Pompeii,Rome+19 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
15% Off
From $3,745
US$3,183per person
Price based on Private Double Room
4 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
18 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
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Explorer
Italy & Greece Tour in 11-Days: Rome, Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi, Santorini & Athens
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Rome, Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi, Capri, Santorini, Athens
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Amalfi CoastSouth ItalyCampania+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Private Tours Greece
15% Off
From
US$8,230per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
8 spaces left
2 Nov, 2026
8 spaces left
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Explorer
10 Days Athens, Olympia, Mycenae, Argolis, Nafplio, Peloponnese, Delphi and Meteora
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Athens, Nafplion, Mycenae, Gythio, Pylos, Voze, Nafpaktos,Delphi,Thermopylae+2 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Country Region
Mainland Greece
Operated in
English
Operator
Remaz Tours GmbH
15% Off
From
US$2,276per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
2 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
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Explorer
Athens, Peninsula, Heart of Italy with Sorrento
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Athens, Tripoli, Olympia, Patras, Igoumenitsa, Brindisi,Alberobello,Matera,Naples,Capri,Sorrento,Salerno,Pompeii,Cassino,Rome+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
15% Off
From
US$1,701per person
Price based on Private Double Room
4 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
18 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
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Explorer
Complete Greece and Sicily (38 destinations)
5.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
16 days
Destinations
Athens, Kamena Vourla, Thermopylae, Kastraki, Metéora,Kalabaka,Delphi,Corinth Canal,Galatas,Poros,Epidaurus,Nafplion,Tripoli,Olympia,Patras,Igoumenitsa,Brindisi,Alberobello,Matera,Naples,Capri,Sorrento,Salerno,Messina,Taormina,Catania,Syracuse,Agrigento,Marsala,Erice,Palermo,Monreale,Pompeii,Rome+29 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Islands
Sicily
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
15% Off
From
US$3,385per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
15 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
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Explorer
Athens, Peninsula and Complete Sicily (27 destinations)
4.0 (2 traveler reviews)
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Athens, Corinth Canal, Tripoli, Olympia, Patras,Igoumenitsa,Brindisi,Alberobello,Matera,Naples,Capri,Sorrento,Salerno,Polignano a Mare,Villa San Giovanni,Messina,Taormina,Catania,Syracuse,Agrigento,Marsala,Erice,Palermo,Monreale,Pompeii,Rome+21 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
South Italy Sicily
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
15% Off
From
US$2,720per person
Price based on Private Double Room
4 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
18 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
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Explorer
Mountains, Myths, and Maritime Marvels - 8 days
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Athens, Plaka, Corinth, Corinth Canal, Tripoli, Olympia,Patras,Igoumenitsa,Brindisi,Alberobello,Matera,Naples,Capri,Sorrento,Salerno,Pompeii,Mount Vesuvius,Cassino,Rome+13 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
15% Off
From $2,345
US$1,993per person
Price based on Private Double Room
4 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
18 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
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Explorer
From Swiss Peaks to Greek Shores: 15 Days of European Beauty W/Optional Lake Lugano
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Everything on the trip was organized and coordinated within close proximity to our hotel."
Frank, traveled in December
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Switzerland Italy Greece
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Wanderful Holidays LLC
15% Off
From $6,099
US$5,184per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
10 spaces left
3 Nov, 2026
10 spaces left
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Venice Rome & Santorini 4 Star W/BBQ on a Boat
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Great support from minute trip was booked and throughout our whole journey. Any query dealt with super quick."
JillIan, traveled in August
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Italy Vatican City (Holy See)Greece
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Wonderful Holidays UK
15% Off
From $3,660
US$3,111per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
10 spaces left
5 Nov, 2026
10 spaces left
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Explorer
Rome, Puglia and Meteoras (12 destinations)
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Italy Vatican City (Holy See)Greece
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
15% Off
From
US$1,757per person
Price based on Private Double Room
3 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
17 Nov, 2026
10+ spaces left
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Explorer
12 Day Rome and Cruise to the Greek Islands and the Turkish coast
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Italy Greece Turkey
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
STM Tours LLC
25% Off
From $3,785
US$2,839per person
Price based on Private Double Room
3 Nov, 2026
10 spaces left
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Italy and Greece 4 Star w/Catamaran in Santorini
4.9 (28 traveler reviews)
"We were very impressed with all of the bookings, transfers, tours and just the trip overall."
Lindsay, traveled in January
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Venice, Rome, Santorini, Athens
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Wanderful Holidays LLC
15% Off
From $3,199
US$2,719per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
10 spaces left
5 Nov, 2026
10 spaces left
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Explorer
7 Days Naples & Athens: Gladiators & Gyros
4.0 (1 traveler review)
"Excellent customer service and coordination on logistics from the company. I enjoyed this experience and appreciated the quick responses."
Christine, traveled in March
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Naples, Capri, Anacapri, Athens
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Amalfi CoastSouth ItalyCampania+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
STM Tours LLC
25% Off
From $1,486
US$1,114per person
Price based on Private Double Room
1 Nov, 2026
10 spaces left
2 Nov, 2026
10 spaces left
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