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Archaeology tours

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Walking Hadrian’s Wall
Walking Hadrian’s Wall - Roman civilisation at the edge of an Empire
11th May 2026
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

£2,980

Pharaonic Egypt
Pharaonic Egypt - From Cairo to Abu Simbel
3rd January 2026, 29th October 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... Read more

£5,970

£6,520 inc flights

World Heritage Malta
World Heritage Malta - with a day on Gozo
14th November 2025, 13th April 2026, 19th October 2026
Ms Juliet Rix

A wonderful exploration of this fascinating, diverse island. Some of the world’s earliest stone buildings, all of them UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Many more major historic sites in the... Read more

£3,660

£3,860 inc flights

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

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

Civilisations of Sicily
Civilisations of Sicily - Mediterranean crossroads: three thousand years of creativity
20th October 2025, 20th October 2025, 20th October 2025 + 4 more
Dr Luca Leoncini, Dr Mark Grahame, Dr Philippa Joseph + 1 more

Covers all the island, showcasing the main sights and many lesser-known ones. The whole gamut – Greek, Roman, Norman, Renaissance, Baroque and 19th century. A full tour but carefully... Read more

£6,020

£6,410 inc flights

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Basilicata & Calabria
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Basilicata & Calabria
Ancient Rome
" One of the best tours I've done. Matera was a wonderful base (in particularly nice hotel). " Basilicata & Calabria - Italy’s undiscovered south
" The programme was full but still gave enough time for independent activities and relaxation. Just the right balance between travel and sight seeing. Good choice and order of sites. " Classical Greece - The Peloponnese, Attica and Athens
" We found the organisation of the tour to be excellent; it had clearly been thought out to get the best from the monuments we had come to see while taking care of the participants’ needs. " Pompeii & Herculaneum - Antiquities of the Bay of Naples
" The lecturer conveyed a wealth of information and cross references to other parts of Europe. Infectious enthusiasm. " Basilicata & Calabria - Italy’s undiscovered south
" The itinerary was comprehensive and covered all elements very efficiently. " Ancient Rome - Art and architecture of the classical world
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