Where to go when guide
If you’re tied to school holidays, keen to miss the monsoon season or hoping to snag an off-season bargain, read our month-by-month guide on where to go on holiday when.
Top 10 July holidays in 2021
We’ve picked out our top 10 July holidays. They cover everything from cruising Southern Europe under sunny skies to enjoying the fresher side of July around Scotland’s islands. Activity-wise, there’s hiking, biking and wildlife watching, though you might prefer to take it easy on a yoga holiday.
Our Best places to go in July Holidays
Croatia family activity holiday, Korcula
Croatia multi activity Private family luxury holiday
From
€1750 to €2100
8 days
ex flights
Activity holiday in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From
£645 to £745
7 days
ex flights
Borneo orangutan holiday
Trekking, wildlife and beach adventure holiday to Borneo
From
£3460
14 days
inc UK flights
Split to Dubrovnik Luxury cruise, Croatia
Cruise Split to Dubrovnik in luxury via Croatia's islands
From
£899 to £1599
8 days
ex flights
West Highland Line railway holiday in Scotland
Take the "The World's Best Rail Journey" to the Isle of Skye
From
£895 to £965
5 days
ex flights
Botswana camping safaris
Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe
From
€1740 to €1790
14 days
ex flights
Southern Croatia cruise in comfort
Cruise Croatia's beautiful islands on a small cruise ship
From
£559 to £865
8 days
ex flights
Borneo tour, Great Apes and Beach escapes
Explore bustling cities, lush jungles and paradise beaches.
From
£1658
9 days
ex flights
Scotland by railway holiday
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
From
£1135 to £1195
8 days
ex flights
Tanzania Selous safari holiday & Zanzibar
Off-the-beaten track safari experiences & paradise beaches
From
£2150
10 days
ex flights
Altiplano de Granada activity holiday, Spain
Multi-activity Family holiday in the Spanish Lake District
From
€396 to €607
8 days
ex flights
Family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
Hands-on family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
From
£767
7 days
ex flights
Borneo tailor made tour on a shoestring
The Best of Borneo: Wildlife, Adventure, Idyllic Beaches
From
£1295
11 days
ex flights
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
From
€659
7 days
ex flights
Liveaboard diving and sailing holiday in Greece
Combine a sailing and diving adventure in the Greek islands
From
£677 to £788
7 days
ex flights
Multi activity holiday in Greece
A multi activity holiday in Greece
From
€720 to €860
8 days
ex flights
Self guided walking holiday in France
Idyllic walking in France with great food, wine and ambience
From
£950 to £1050
7 days
ex flights
Family volunteering with turtles in Costa Rica
Family turtle conservation volunteering in Costa Rica
From
£749
7 days
ex flights
Croatia activity holiday for families with teenagers
Rafting, kayaks, canyons & beaches. Family action in Croatia
From
£995
8 days
ex flights
Family adventure holiday to France
Life enhancing family adventure & yoga in the French Alps
From
£998
7 days
ex flights
Luxury Arctic cruise Spitsbergen & Franz Josef Land
A unique expedition to rarely visited Franz Josef Land
From
£7995
14 days
ex flights
Thailand tailor made holiday, elephants, jungle & beach
Elephant encounters, jungle treehouses and stunning Thai islands
From
£1349
14 days
ex flights
Catalonia family mountain biking & activity holiday, Spain
Family MTB & activities in the Catalan countryside
From
€610 to €760
8 days
ex flights
Sweden holidays, Wolves, Moose and Beavers
Wildlife holiday in Sweden with full focus on large mammals.
From
€1595
5 days
ex flights
Sea kayaking holiday in Croatia
Kayaking holiday on stunning Elaphite Islands near Dubrovnik
From
€785 to €825
8 days
ex flights
Family swimming with dolphins in the Azores
A family focused adventure and experience of a lifetime.
From
£835
7 days
ex flights
Luxury small ship cruise in Croatia
Luxury small ship cruise through Croatia's Islands
From
£1175 to £1535
8 days
ex flights
Orkney & Shetland self drive holiday, Scotland
Island hop the wild Scottish Northern Isles on this week's holiday to Orkney and Shetland
From
£840 to £955
7 days
ex flights
1. Sailing in Croatia
Make your way through the waters of the Elaphiti Archipelago on a 10-person catamaran. Water-based action involves paddleboarding, kayaking and snorkelling. There’s enough room on board for bikes, so you can cycle around national parks, ancient villages and vineyards when you hit dry land. July is peak season, so Croatia has crowds – but you should be able to avoid them out on the water.
Our top selling trip: Sailing in Croatia
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Read more: Sailing in Croatia travel guide and Croatia travel guide
See all our trips: Sailing holidays in Croatia
Read more: Sailing in Croatia travel guide and Croatia travel guide
2. Cruise the west coast of Scotland
Make a trip to Scotland’s enchanting west coast even better by getting around on a restored wooden fishing vessel. Days will be spent spotting marine life and birdlife, and going ashore brings ancient and natural heritage. At night you’ll dock in remote, beautiful bays and can contemplate the stars after evenings of fantastic locally sourced food.Our top selling trip: Isle of Mull and west coast of Scotland cruise
See all our trips: Small ship cruising holidays in Scotland
Read more: Scotland cruising travel guide
3. Multi activity holidays in Greece
Forget lying around on the beach for a week and get stuck into Greece’s wilder mainland landscapes in the Peloponnese. You’ll try a range of activities, from rafting and sea kayaking to hiking and biking, all in beautiful surroundings, both mountainous and coastal. When you’re not ramping up the adrenalin there’s free time to explore some of the country’s most beguiling ancient sites.Our top selling trip: Multi activity holiday in Greece
See all our trips: Multi activity holidays in Greece
Read more: Peloponnese travel guide and Multi activity holidays travel guide
Our top Best places to go in July Holiday
Scotland by railway holiday
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
From
£1135 to £1195
8 days
ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to the end of October.
This trip can be tailor made from April to the end of October.
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4. Swimming with wild dolphins in the Azores
The Azores attract huge numbers of wild dolphins and you can experience their underwater world on a small group trip, usually suitable for ages seven and up. You’ll be fully trained and prepped before entering the water and will have at least three chances to swim with them during a week-long trip. On dry land, make some time for discovering the islands’ wild volcanic origins.
Our top selling trip: Swimming with wild dolphins in the Azores
See all our trips: Azores holidays
Read more: Swimming with whales and dolphins travel guide and Azores travel guide
See all our trips: Azores holidays
Read more: Swimming with whales and dolphins travel guide and Azores travel guide
5. Eco lodge stay in Devon
Enjoy the wilds of Devon from the safety of a characterful lodge, with gorgeous views over farmland, where butterflies and swallows dart about the grasslands. Days can be spent hiking the country’s many walking trails or exploring the beaches of the Jurassic Coast. At night, unpolluted skies are a marvel for stargazers.Our top selling trip: Devon eco lodge accommodation
See all our trips: Devon holidays
Read more: Devon travel guide
6. Conservation & culture in the Carpathian Mountains
Lace up your walking boots to discover the wilderness, wildlife and history of this stunning corner of Transylvania. Travelling in a small group with an expert local guide, you’ll be based at a traditional, locally-owned lodge, getting around on foot or by horse and cart. Bears, ancient settlements and Dracula’s castle are all on the agenda.Our top selling trip: Carpathian Mountains conservation and culture holiday
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7. Culture in Cuba
July may not be peak beach weather in Cuba, but you’ll be doing something much more exciting than stretching out on the sand – spending a week getting to know the country through visits to farms, heritage sites and salsa clubs, with homestays helping you forge a connection with ordinary Cubans.
Our top selling trip: Cuba cultural holiday
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Read more: Cuba cultural holidays travel guide
See all our trips: Cultural holidays in Cuba
Read more: Cuba cultural holidays travel guide
8. Adrenalin-rush adventures in Montenegro
One of the best adventure travel destinations in Europe, Montenegro has mountains to climb, rivers to raft down and canyons to leap through. Small group multi activity holidays here aren’t for softies – a week here will bring plenty of challenges and you can try out a new adventure sport every day, whether that’s trekking to the peak of Bobatoc Kuk or quad biking through the wilderness.Our top selling trip: Montenegro adventure activity holiday
See all our trips: Multi activity holidays in Montenegro
Read more: Montenegro multi activity holidays travel guide
9. Yoga & walking in Austria
There can be few better places for a yoga holiday than high up in the East Tyrol mountains, where downward dogs come with a dramatic mountain backdrop. Travelling in a small group, you’ll stay in a stylish mountain house with nutritious plant-based meals included. When you’re not bending and stretching, the mountains are yours to explore and spotting rare wildlife such as ibex is almost a daily occurrence.Our top selling trip: Austria yoga and walking holiday
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Read more: Austria walking holidays guide and Austria travel guide
10. Walking & cooking in the Spanish Pyrenees
A small group holiday mixing expert cooking lessons with gentle walks through some beautiful and non-touristy areas of the mountains is tonic for the soul. It’s a great way to forge new friendships, too. You all stay in the same atmospheric farmhouse and groups tend to be small and convivial, so it’s an excellent choice for solo travellers.
Our top selling trip: Cooking and walking holiday, Spanish Pyrenees
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Read more: Spanish Pyrenees holidays guide
See all our trips: Spanish Pyrenees holidays
Read more: Spanish Pyrenees holidays guide
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