Best places to visit in May holidays
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.
103 Best places to visit in May holidays found
Japan self guided walking holiday, Nakasendo Trail
Self-guided walking along Japans ancient Nakasendo trail
From £915 to £1,315 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
Blue Whale tour in the Azores
Visit the Azores at the best time to see Blue Whales
From £1,775 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May
Greece sailing holiday for families
Sailing trip for families/friends in Greek islands
From £580 to £750 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 30 Aug, 20 Sep
2027: 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
2027: 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
£400 off a whole boat charter Sun 30 August to Sat 5 September for your family or friends (up to 6 people). Now available due to a last minute cancellation. Discount refers to whole charter booking and not per person.
Grand rail tour of Scotland
A leisurely self-guided trip touring Highlands and islands
From £3,390 to £3,495 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Can be booked at any time, the best times to travel are between April to the end of October
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The Lycian Way walking holiday in Turkey
Follow one of Turkey's most spectacular coastal trails
From £910£790 to £1,100 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov
2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 28 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov
2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 28 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 13 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov
Up to £200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Porto to Lisbon cycling holiday, self guided
Easy flat scenic ride along beautiful coastline
From 995 to 1,280 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania holiday
Journey through Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 12 days
From £1,999 to £2,099 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Aug, 16 Sep
2027: 14 Apr, 2 May, 12 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 27 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 15 Aug, 18 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep
2027: 14 Apr, 2 May, 12 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 27 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 15 Aug, 18 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 19 Aug, 16 Sep
Wildlife holiday in Central India
Best of Indian wildlife with tiger, leopard and sloth bear
From Rupee295,000 to Rupee310,000 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Nov
2027: 28 Jan, 4 Mar
2027: 28 Jan, 4 Mar
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
From 1,645 to 1,860 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2027: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
2027: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
Get 100 off when you book a space on our courses for the week of 5th October.
Catalonia family activity holiday, Spain
Family fun with scenic bike rides & adventure activities.
From 750 to 880 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
We have last minute availability all season for family activity holidays.
Luxury trekking holiday in the Atlas Mountains
Trek and stay in style in the Atlas mountains
From 1,188 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Mont Blanc holiday, Tour du Mont Blanc
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
From £1,945£1,800 to £2,115 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
2027: 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct
2027: 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct
Up to £240 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct
Whale watching in the Azores
Classic whale watching trip in the Azores archipelago
From £995 to £1,135 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
April to September is peak whale watching season in the Azores
Cycling holiday in Portugal, self guided
Leisurely cycling along varied landscape & breathtaking coastline
From 975 to 1,175 8 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
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01273 823 700
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Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
From £1,469£1,299 to £1,949 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
French Riviera yoga holiday
Authentic yoga and French hospitality on the Cote d'Azur
From 1,000 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
Morocco family holiday with teenagers
Exciting Moroccan adventure for teenagers and parents
From £849 to £899 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 21 Nov, 23 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 22 May, 29 May, 26 Jun, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 20 Nov, 22 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 22 May, 29 May, 26 Jun, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 20 Nov, 22 Dec, 27 Dec
10% off all our family tours in Aug 2026 - contact us now for your coupon code before spaces go!
Azores tour, island explorer
Dolphins, whales and explore fiery volcanic islands
From £995 to £1,295 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This is a set itinerary and is available year round.
Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan highlights tour
Three stunning countries in one unforgettable tour
From £1,734 to £2,005 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct
Highlights of Albania
Discover the emerging nation of Albania and its secrets
From £1,560£1,440 to £1,660 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 24 Oct
2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
Up to £120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 24 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 24 Oct
Walking holiday in the Baltics and Finland
Explore national parks & history soaked cities
From £2,349£2,119 to £2,499 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Aug, 9 Sep
2027: 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 8 Sep
2027: 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 8 Sep
Up to £250 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 Aug, 09 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 12 Aug, 09 Sep
Trieste to Pula cycling tour, self guided
Self-guided cycling tours through Italy, Slovenia and Croatia
From 1,020 to 1,420 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sicily food holiday in Italy
Be overwhelmed at how varied and diverse Sicilys cuisine
From £2,269£2,069 to £2,479 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 13 Jun, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 13 Jun, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Up to £280 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
Croatia self drive holiday
A self drive discovery tour of beautiful Croatia
From £1,295 to £1,950 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 holiday in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From 1,540 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Activity holiday in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
From £795 to £995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
£100pp discount for w/c 23rd August and 4th October!
Self guided cycling holiday in Portugal
Great food & wine, historical towns, breathtaking coastline
From 975 to 1,175 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This cycling holiday in Portugal can be arranged at any time to suit your requirements although we do not recommend trips in August due to high temperatures
Morocco holiday, Marrakech to the Sahara
Marrakech and Sahara - stay in a Riad, sleep under the stars
From £1,195 to £1,275 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Borneo tailor made tour on a shoestring
The best of Borneo at a great value price
From £1,495 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
Serengeti holiday in Tanzania, the big five
The best National parks of Tanzania northern circuit
From US $2,570 to US $3,500 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
