Experience the best of Turkey before the summer crowds arrive
With summer just a stone's throw away, warmer temperatures and upbeat spring vibes are in the air in May. Explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus or Cappadocia's remarkable fairy chimneys sans the summer heat. Uncover thousands of years of history as you hike along the stunning Lycian Way. Or embark on a food-filled adventure to discover the secrets of Turkey's most beloved dishes. If you're here in early May, you may also get to experience Hidirellez – an annual spring festival with lively folk music, traditional fire-jumping and lamb feasts.
Top Turkey tours in May 2024
| Departing | Trip name | Days | From ZAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 May 2024Cappadocia Short Break |
Goreme to Goreme |
4 | ||
1 May 2024Taste of Istanbul |
Istanbul to Istanbul |
3 | ||
1 May 2024Turkey Encompassed |
Istanbul to Istanbul |
15 | ||
2 May 2024Best of Turkey |
Istanbul to Istanbul |
15 | ||
2 May 2024Premium Turkey in Depth |
Istanbul to Istanbul |
15 | ||
4 May 2024Highlights of Turkey & the Greek Islands |
Highlights of Turkey & the Greek Islands Istanbul to Santorini |
15 | ||
4 May 2024Turkey Highlights |
Istanbul to Istanbul |
8 | ||
4 May 2024Real TurkeyAges 18 to 29
|
Istanbul to Istanbul Ages 18 to 29
|
15 | ||
4 May 2024Walk the highlights of the Lycian Way |
Walk the highlights of the Lycian Way Antalya to Fethiye |
8 | ||
4 May 2024Essential TurkeyAges 18 to 29
|
Istanbul to Antalya Ages 18 to 29
|
11 | ||
5 May 2024Turkey Backroads |
Goreme to Istanbul |
5 | ||
5 May 2024Premium Turkey |
Istanbul to Cappadocia |
8 | ||
5 May 2024Premium Turkey & The Cyclades Islands in Depth |
Premium Turkey & The Cyclades Islands in Depth Istanbul to Santorini |
25 | ||
6 May 2024Turkey Explored |
Istanbul to Istanbul |
18 | ||
6 May 2024Turkey: Hike, Bike & Kayak |
Istanbul to Istanbul |
12 | ||
6 May 2024Turkey Uncovered |
Istanbul to Goreme |
14 | ||
7 May 2024Five Days in CappadociaAges 18 to 29
|
Antalya to Istanbul Ages 18 to 29
|
5 | ||
9 May 2024Premium Turkey & the Caucasus |
Istanbul to Yerevan |
29 | ||
11 May 2024Discover Turkey and Northern Cyprus |
Discover Turkey and Northern Cyprus Istanbul to Famagusta |
15 | ||
18 May 2024Highlights of Northern Cyprus |
Kyrenia to Famagusta |
8 | ||
18 May 2024Turkey Real Food Adventure |
Istanbul to Istanbul |
11 | ||
18 May 2024Turkey: Women's Expedition |
Istanbul to Istanbul |
12 |
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