The Best Places To Travel In July

Frolic in the summer sun and escape the rush of tourists by booking your place one of these gorgeous, underrated gems with Culture Trip.

With summer celebrations in full swing, July is a great time to experience many destinations in their prime. As schools break out for summer, so do tourist numbers – so we recommend planning and booking one of these Culture Trip adventures.

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Tourists swim and sunbathe on Kaputas Beach in Antalya Province

Turkey, for epic natural beauty and East-meets-West culture

Turkey’s warm seas, lean crowds and seasonal festivals – including the Istanbul Jazz Festival – qualify it as one of the best places to vacation in July. It’s a destination with something for every traveller, whether you’re an adventure enthusiast, solo tripper or honeymooner. Among the highlights on this 12-day journey is a river-rafting excursion in the Koprulu Canyon National Park, a hike through the Red and Rose valleys, and an unforgettable hot-air balloon trip over Cappadocia.

From US$2798

Next available from 5th Jul 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Istanbul, Turkey

ENDS AT

Antalya, Turkey

DURATION

12

GROUP SIZE

18

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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The picturesque Oia village at sunrise with blue domes and views of the sea

Greece, for embracing the Mediterranean lifestyle

The best time to visit Greece is, without doubt, when the sun is shining on its many glorious islands. Our eight-day Greek odyssey takes you from the bustling streets of Athens to the laid-back beaches of underrated Cycladic islands. The Acropolis looks spectacular on a warm summer evening, and Athens’ nightlife lights up, but the real highlights begin when we start island-hopping. First there’s Milos, for quaint fishing villages and delicious Greek salads, before moving on to Naxos, where the beaches are untouched and beautiful. Finally, we round off our trip in Santorini, to watch the sun go down over the island’s famous whitewashed buildings.

From US$2039

Next available from 28th Apr 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Athens, Greece

ENDS AT

Athens, Greece

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

18

PHYSICAL RATING

Light

STYLE

Discovery

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This is an updated rewrite of an article originally by India Irving. Additional words by Gethin Morgan.

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Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.