History & Archaeology Tours
Knowledge and insight from history, prehistory and the ancient world.
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Featured Tours
The ingredients are travel, archaeology, history, landscape and culture. We combine them to create wonderful holidays and worthwhile experiences with a satisfying blend of leisure and enrichment.
Bulgaria: Old Europe From £1875
Discover Bulgaria, one of Europe’s richest areas for archaeology and one of its oldest mainsprings of culture. Our tour travels from capital to coast through the country’s impressive ancient sites, historic towns and unspoilt Balkan landscapes.
08 May 2021 and 18 September 2021.
The Makings of Asturias From £1795
Celts and Visigoths, a rugged coast and spectacular mountains combine as two academics from Oxford University guide you through Celtic castros and pre-Romanesque architecture in this hidden gem of northern Spain.
21 May 2021 and 24 September 2021
Living with the White Horse From £745
A professor from Oxford University guides you through the latest research and excavation in one of England’s most significant ancient landscapes, where history and prehistory are etched into the soft, green, downland hills of a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.
12 May 2021 and 15 September 2021.
Confirmed Departures
Tours have minimum and maximum numbers of participants, so the earlier you book the earlier we can confirm your tour to run, and then places become limited. Each tour page indicates which dates are already confirmed, so we recommend prompt booking to secure a place on these. Here are just some of our tours already confirmed to run in 2021.
Minoan Crete and Santorini. From £1785
Stunning landscapes and superb archaeology create an unforgettable experience. Discover the Minoans, named after legendary King Minos, and marvel at the views from Santorini, one of the world's most amazing places. Our itinerary is perfectly designed to explore Minoan archaeology’s fascinating array of Bronze Age sites, artistic wealth and deep-rooted mythology.
06 May 2021 and 09 September 2021.
East Anglia: Origins of England. From £975
Explore the rich lands of Norfolk and Suffolk, an area steeped in the tribal origins of England and brimming with an unmatched medieval heritage. Join Dr Martin Locker as he uncovers the story of the Anglo-Saxons, Norman lordships, Christian saints and pilgrims, and the creation of medieval England.
18 July 2021 and 25 July 2021.
Andorra & Occitania From £1875
History, rural traditions and natural wonders abound in this pastoral, romantic and remote part of Europe. Dr Martin Locker, a Pyrenean specialist, reveals the picturesque Cathar castles, Carolingian heritage and prehistoric cave art of the hidden valleys and glistening peaks of the Pyrenees and the Languedoc.
21 June 2021 and 06 September 2021
Living with the White Horse From £745
A professor from Oxford University guides you through the latest research and excavation in one of England’s most significant ancient landscapes, where history and prehistory are etched into the soft, green, downland hills of a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.
12 May 2021 and 15 September 2021.
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Country Profiles
Use our country profiles to get a feel for the archaeological and historical interest of different destinations. You can follow things up through our Reading Lists and explore travel itineraries through our Tours pages.