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Celebrate July with these travel deals

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For women who are eager to step out into the world, we’ve curated some last minute solo travel deals that allow you to save up to 15% on selected itineraries from Insight Vacations and Trafalgar Tours. If you’re new to solo travel, a tour can be a wonderful way to take that first step into independent travel and enjoy these once-in-a-lifetime experiences when the crowds have dispersed.

These last minute solo travel deals take you from the breathtaking Northern Lights to the grandeur of the Egyptian Pyramids to iconic places in Europe.

•  A 9-day trip to Madrid starts at just US$1,553/ CAD$2,025
• A week exploring famous European Christmas Markets starts at US$1,598/CAD$2,048

Looking for more ways to save money on travel? Check Skyscanner for flight costs before you book, don’t forget to use incognito mode and consider combining a less-expensive flight with train travel where possible. Our Booking Resources page has recommended services from other women and you can share or search women-friendly accommodations and hospitality services in our new Places to Stay section. We also want to remind you how important it is to purchase travel insurance. Check prices on insuremyflight.com.

12 Last Minute Solo Travel Deals

Amazing Spain & Portugal

Step Back in Time During a 9-Day Spain and Portugal Guided Tour including Ancient Sites

From walking the cobblestone streets of a former Roman colony to tasting a decadent ‘Pastel de Nata’ tart made from a 200-year-old secret recipe, this 9-day guided tour allows you to embrace the best of old-world Spain and Portugal.

Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna & Austria

Explore Hungary, Austria & The Czech Republic at Your Pace On This 10-Day Guided Tour

See the iconic capital city sights of Budapest, Vienna, and Prague as your local Travel Director takes the reins on this 10-day adventure. Aromatic pastries paired with coffee, cobble-stone streets, castles, and more await!

Christmas Markets of Croatia Slovenia & Austria

Enjoy Some Festive Retail Therapy in Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia on an 8-Day Guided Tour

Indulge in a winter escapade across Vienna, Ljubljana, and Zagreb on this 8-day Christmastime tour. With attractions handpicked by Local Experts at every stop, this festive trip is packed with winter wonderland magic.

Country Roads of Ireland

The Emerald Isle’s Best: A 12-Day Guided Tour of Ireland & Northern Ireland

Let the luck of the Irish be with you on this 12-day guided tour across Ireland. Start the tour in Dublin, where you get up close to the Book of Kells, an ancient Gospel manuscript filled with mythical beasts and Celtic knots.

Magical Switzerland

All Aboard the Glacier Express for a 1-Week Guided Tour of Switzerland’s Winter Festivities

Experience the magic of Switzerland at Christmas, journeying from Lucerne to Grindelwald, and on to Geneva. Explore a 14th-century fortress, ski the snow-capped forests, and enjoy fondue crafted by the experts.

Scenic Iceland & the Northern Lights

All Aboard the Glacier Express for a 1-Week Guided Tour of Switzerland’s Winter Festivities

Experience the magic of Switzerland at Christmas, journeying from Lucerne to Grindelwald, and on to Geneva. Explore a 14th-century fortress, ski the snow-capped forests, and enjoy fondue crafted by the experts.

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London Paris Explorer

9-day London & Paris Sightseeing Tour

Experience all the main icons of two great cities on this London and Paris trip. Enjoy an in-depth discovery of London with a side visit to Windsor, Bath, and the mystical giants of Stonehenge. It’s just a hop across the pond to Paris to explore, dine and live like a local as you soak up its joie de vivre.

Spanish Wonder

9-Day Spain Tour of Madrid, Seville, Granada, and Barcelona

Savour shared moments with locals enjoying sangria in sun-dappled courtyards, zesty paella, and the sounds of the Spanish guitar. On this journey, you’ll explore the wonders of Spain, from the ornate walls of the Alhambra to the Gothic Cathedral and Giralda Bell Tower in Seville.

Best of Turkey

14 Day Turkey Tour of Istanbul, Gallipoli, Pamukkale and Cappadocia

From the legends of Troy to ancient Greek cities, your travels will reveal the places where history happened. On this in-depth Best of Turkey voyage, you’ll also venture into the Taurus Mountains for lunch with the Yazir community and relax on the shores of the Turkish Riviera.

Wonders of Ancient Egypt

12-day Ancient Egypt tour with Nile Cruise

The enduring buzz of Cairo’s bustling city streets and imposing Great Pyramids of Giza launch your discovery of Ancient Egypt. Cruise down the Nile to Kom-Ombo, past Luxor, and explore the Valley of the Kings.

Best of Israel

8-Day Israel Tour from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv

An extraordinary first-hand encounter with familiar places and stories, this Best of Israel travel experience will bring centuries of history to life and reveal the proud traditions of the resilient Jewish people. You’ll also visit Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, and visit Manger Square.

Italy Bellissimo

1-Day Italy Tour of Rome, Capri, Venice, and Florence

If toasting epic Tuscan sunsets, soaking up the sun-kissed sophistication of Italy’s most popular cities, and olive oil tasting in a real Italian Borgo with new friends sounds like your idea of perfection, this is one of those bellissimo Italy trips that would seduce even the sirens of Capri.

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