Beat the heat with a European holiday in May

Before the intense sun and boatloads of tourists settle in for the summer season, find time in May to take a tour to some of the top 10 European destinations for this month. Visit Spain in May for warm and balmy weather, perfect for partaking in the San Isidro Festival or exploring the Moorish architecture of its major cities. If you’re keen to get your steps in before the peak mid-year heat, hike up the ruins of the old coastal cities of Croatia or get lost in the fortresses, temples and stunning landscapes of the central Mediterranean wonder that is Malta.

Top 10 Europe Tours May 2023

Departing Days From USD
1 May 2023
Iceland Discovery
8 4200
1 May 2023
Gallipoli Pilgrimage
2 185
1 May 2023
Premium Central Europe
12 5080
4572
1 May 2023
Cappadocia Short Break
4 525
1 May 2023
Best of Italy
14 4318
3455
1 May 2023
Best of Turkey
15 2575
2189
1 May 2023
Eastern Europe Express
9 1950
1 May 2023
Turkey Encompassed
15 3250
2600
2 May 2023
Budapest to Rome
26 5490
4941
2 May 2023
Premium Sicily
10 5710
2 May 2023
Northern Spain Real Food Adventure
10 4230
2 May 2023
Sail Italy: Amalfi to Procida
4 1224
871
2 May 2023
Five Days in Cappadocia
Ages 18 to 29
5 625
2 May 2023
Premium Turkey & The Cyclades Islands in Depth
25 9995
2 May 2023
Spain & Portugal Real Food Adventure
17 7845
2 May 2023
Turkey Highlights
8 1810
2 May 2023
Premium Northern Spain
10 5740
4592
2 May 2023
Budapest to Venice
19 3620
3077
2 May 2023
Budapest & the Balkans
10 1765
1589
2 May 2023
Taste of Istanbul
3 493
2 May 2023
Premium Turkey in Depth
15 4720
4484
3 May 2023
Best of Spain
15 4395
3 May 2023
Explore Spain & Portugal
15 4665
4199
3 May 2023
Athens to Santorini
8 3080
4 May 2023
Madrid to Marrakech
15 3750
4 May 2023
Premium Rome to Dubrovnik
23 13255
4 May 2023
Premium Venice to Split
9 4515
4 May 2023
Premium Tuscany
8 5183
4665
4 May 2023
Iceland's Golden Circle in Depth
5 2755
4 May 2023
Portugal Real Food Adventure, featuring Galicia
8 3585
3048
4 May 2023
Premium Venice to Dubrovnik
16 8210
4 May 2023
Premium Rome to Split
16 9825
5 May 2023
Italy Real Food Adventure
8 3145
2831
5 May 2023
Portuguese Camino
10 2845
5 May 2023
Northern & Southern Ireland
8 3355
3188
5 May 2023
Ireland: Kilkenny & Surrounds
5 2125
5 May 2023
Croatian Coastal Cruising - Split to Dubrovnik (Aurora)
8 3010
2258
6 May 2023
Journey through Central Europe & Romania
24 5375
6 May 2023
Berlin to Rome
22 4585
6 May 2023
Best of Central Europe
15 3275
2457
6 May 2023
Essential Turkey
Ages 18 to 29
11 1310
1179
6 May 2023
Mainland Greece Discovery
8 2575
6 May 2023
Barcelona to Rome
15 5690
6 May 2023
Best of Greece
15 5265
6 May 2023
Croatia & Slovenia
8 2195
1756
6 May 2023
North Spain Discovery
8 2430
2187
6 May 2023
Dubrovnik to Santorini
22 6980
6 May 2023
Explore Croatia
8 2020
1616
6 May 2023
Dubrovnik to Athens
15 3760
6 May 2023
Dubrovnik to Bled
15 4090
3272

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A tour in Europe can vary depending on the countries you want to visit, the style of tour, and how long you want to go for but you can expect to pay anywhere between USD$1,000 to USD$5,000, with most tours around USD$2,500. 

Whether or not you need a visa to travel to European countries largely depends on the nationality on your passport and whether the country you're travelling to is part of the Schengen Agreement. This agreement sees 26 European countries offer visa-free travel to nationals from 60 other countries including Australia, the United States, Canada, Japan, and the United Kingdom. 

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