Sign up to our e-newsletter | Join our mailing list

Archaeology tours and events

From prehistoric cave art in the Dordogne to the Acropolis in Athens, and Pompeii to Cambodia, our archaeological tours journey through history exploring antique and Classical worlds.

Getting up close to the evidence and artefacts of early civilisations, our expert tour-leaders decode the stories of the most famous archaeological sites, as well as countless lesser-known ones.

themes

Archaeology tours in France

We operate in around forty countries including the UK, Continental Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, India, Japan, Vietnam and the Americas.

View Themes
event types

Archaeology tours in Turkey

We operate in around forty countries including the UK, Continental Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, India, Japan, Vietnam and the Americas.

View Event Types
destinations

Archaeology tours in Italy

We operate in around forty countries including the UK, Continental Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, India, Japan, Vietnam and the Americas.

View Destinations

More Archaeology tours and events

Walking Hadrian’s Wall
Walking Hadrian’s Wall - Roman civilisation at the edge of an Empire
12th May 2025
Dr Matthew Symonds

The archaeology and history of the largest Roman construction in northern Europe. As the most spectacular stretches are accessible only on foot, this is by necessity a walking... Read more

£2,830

Iceland's Story
Iceland's Story - Natural marvels, saints and sagas
13th August 2025
Dr Chris Callow

Geographical drama, variety and spectacle in volcanic landscapes, from the Golden Circle to the west coast. Iceland’s history, explored through the scenery, sagas and the manuscripts... Read more

£4,840

£5,190 inc flights

Pharaonic Egypt
Pharaonic Egypt - From Cairo to Abu Simbel
3rd January 2026
Reverend Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones

A comprehensive introduction to Pharaonic Egypt visiting the principal sites from Giza to Abu Simbel. A full and busy tour but it avoids rush and allows time to contemplate and absorb. A... Read more

£5,970

£6,520 inc flights

In Search of Alexander
In Search of Alexander - Classical sites in northern Greece
10th June 2025
Reverend Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones

Classical, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine heritage in the ancestral homelands of Alexander the Great. The history of ancient Macedonia and the rule of the great Temenid kings, extended... Read more

£3,350

£3,610 inc flights

Sailing the Aegean
Sailing the Aegean - Voyage to spectacular sites in Greece & Turkey
4th October 2025
Dr Nigel Spivey

Cruise in comfort from Athens to the Peloponnese, islands of the Cyclades, Crete and western Turkey. Includes major sites of Minoan, Classical, Ionian, Roman civilisation across the... Read more

£5,640

Minoan Crete
Minoan Crete - History and archaeology
27th March 2026
Dr Christina Hatzimichael-Whitley

Concentrates on the extraordinary civilisation of the Minoans, but also pays attention to Classical and later cultures. Time spent at Knossos and the main sites, but also many remote and... Read more

£3,510

£3,830 inc flights

View all Archaeology tours and events
Florence & Venice
Albania: Crossroads of Antiquity
Georgia Uncovered
Tuscan Gardens
Granada & Córdoba
" Especially appreciate it when MRT arranges special visits, such as to St Mark' Cathedral at night. " Florence & Venice - The finest and best-known art and architecture in the Western world
" Carolyn was amazingly knowledgeable but with a lightness of touch and humour which made the whole experience and the learning process delightful. " Albania: Crossroads of Antiquity - Archaeology, history, art and landscape
" Ian Colvin – marvellous! Friendly, easy to listen to, relaxed manner. Made me feel completely included, despite my total lack of knowledge. " Georgia Uncovered - Treasures of the Southern Caucasus
" It was another magnificent Martin Randall holiday. " Tuscan Gardens - The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas
" A lovely week packed with information and sensory overload - so much to take in and so much to think about. " Granada & Córdoba - with Úbeda and Baeza
View more testimonials

Sign up to our e-newsletter

e-newsletter recipients are the first to hear about our future plans and our tours as they come on sale. By signing up you agree to our Privacy policy.

Invalid Input
Invalid Input
Please enter a valid e-mail address.

Or join our mailing list for a printed brochure

© 2025 Martin Randall Travel

Image

My Wishlist

Wishlist

Click the heart icon on any event to save it to your wishlist.

Browse our tours.