Best places to visit in May vacations
Discover the best places to visit in May. Cruise season is warming up, so you could hop in a small ship and sail along the Adriatic Coast, around the islands of the Aegean, or swoop down the Egyptian Nile. It's surprises abounds in Scotland, where rail trips explore the West Highlands, while weather along the Silk Road makes for great road-tripping potential.
41 Best places to visit in May vacations found
Split to Dubrovnik Luxury cruise, Croatia
Cruise Split to Dubrovnik in luxury via Croatia's islands
From £1,335 to £1,424 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 30 Sep, 4 Oct, 7 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct
2024: 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
2024: 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
Southern Croatia cruise in comfort
Cruise Croatia's beautiful islands on a small cruise ship
From £731 to £946 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
Altiplano de Granada activity vacation, Spain
Multi-activity family holiday in the Spanish Lake District
From 450 to 700 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This holiday is available April to October and can be tailor-made to suit your requirements.
Las Alpujarras hiking vacation, Spain
Guided walking holiday, Andalucia, with writer Chris Stewart
From 1,395 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 21 Oct
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Amalfi Coast walking vacation, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From US $1,899US $1,679 to US $2,349 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 7 Oct, 18 Nov, 30 Dec
2024: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2024: 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Up to US $220 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Oct, 18 Nov, 30 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 07 Oct, 18 Nov, 30 Dec
Whale watching in the Azores
Classic whale watching trip in the Azores archipelago
From £830 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to start on any day of the week from March to October
Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan small group tour
A comprehensive tour through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
From £2,999 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 5 May, 1 Sep
Whale conservation holiday in the Azores
Help assist in integral whale and dolphin conservation!
From £695 to £4,195 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul
Puglia small group tour, Italy
Puglia, whitewashed towns, traditional farmland and fine cuisine
From US $2,349 to US $2,549 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 14 Oct
2024: 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 2 Nov
2024: 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 2 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 14 Oct
Greece yoga vacation
Yoga holiday by the sea in unspoilt Lefokastro Pelion Greece
From £850 to £1,485 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Spanish course & hiking vacation, Picos de Europa, Spain
Spanish classes + stunning hikes in Picos de Europa
From 830 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
Spaces available for the weeks of 9th, 16th and 23rd October for any level of Spanish. Discover real Spain, learn the lingo and walk in Picos de Europa National Park!
Scotland by railway vacation
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
From £1,345 to £1,425 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to the end of October.
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From £745 to £845 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
2024: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct
2024: 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct
Borneo tour, Great Apes and Beach escapes
Explore bustling cities, lush jungles and paradise beaches.
From £1,845 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build your own unique and meaningful trip. Slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there, add a few more active adventures along the way, upgrade your accommodation for that extra bit of luxury its up to you!
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Japan self guided trekking vacation, Nakasendo Trail
Self-guided walking along Japans ancient Nakasendo trail
From US $1,150 to US $1,805 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Luxury small ship cruise in Croatia
Luxury small ship cruise through Croatia's Islands
From £1,335 to £1,499 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 15 Oct
2024: 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 15 May, 18 May, 25 May, 29 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 10 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
2024: 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 15 May, 18 May, 25 May, 29 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 10 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct
Dubrovnik & islands hiking vacation, Croatia
Walking holiday in Dubrovnik and islands in Croatia
From 710 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 7 Oct
Croatia self drive vacation
A self drive discovery tour of beautiful Croatia
From £1,045 to £1,575 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From 1,390 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct
Borneo tailor made tour on a shoestring
The Best of Borneo at a great value price!
From US $1,695 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Croatian coast walking tours, self guided
Self guided walking tour on the sunny Croatian coast
From 710 to 880 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at any time from 1st April to 1st November
Self guided biking tour in Croatia
Explore the amazing island's coasts, medieval town on bike
From 830 to 980 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at any time to suit you between April and October
Cycling vacation in Portugal, self guided
A leisurely cycling holiday in the Algarve
From 665 to 729 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit your requirements although we do not recommend trips in August due to high temperatures
Sailing in Croatia
A multi-activity adventure sailing cruise in Croatia
From 580 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 2 Oct, 3 Oct, 4 Oct, 5 Oct, 7 Oct, 8 Oct, 9 Oct, 10 Oct, 11 Oct, 12 Oct
French Riviera yoga vacation
Authentic yoga and French hospitality on the Cote d'Azur
From 900 to 1,000 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov
2024: 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov
2024: 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov
Algarve vacation accommodation
Enchanting agrotourism on 6 ha rural estate close to beach
From 75 to 265 per accommodation per night
Accommodation
Amalfi coast small group hiking holiday
This walking holiday explores the spectacular Amalfi Coast.
From US $1,750 to US $2,040 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 30 Sep, 21 Oct, 28 Oct
2024: 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2024: 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 30 Sep, 21 Oct, 28 Oct
West Highland Line railway vacation in Scotland
Take the world's best rail journey to the Isle of Skye
From £1,175 to £1,245 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to October
Arctic sailing voyages, North Spitsbergen
Spitsbergen tall-ship wildlife and natural history sailing
From 3,045 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 15 May, 22 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 8 Jun, 9 Jun, 18 Jun, 28 Jun, 8 Jul
Alpujarras walking and Yoga vacation, Spain
Wellbeing & nature in Andalucia
From 1,100 to 1,450 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 1 Oct