History & Archaeology Tours

Knowledge and insight from history, prehistory and the ancient world.

Guided Tours

An expanding collection of superb holidays exploring the archaeology and history of Europe and the Mediterranean. We ensure the content and quality for a wonderful holiday and a worthwhile experience in one. And at great value for money too!

Leisure with Enrichment

Fascinating content, expert guides and small groups provide an enriching travel experience. Together with relaxed itineraries, great hotels and beautiful locations they are perfect combinations of leisure and interest.

Expertise

Hidden History is owned by Dr Simon Butler, who started leading archaeology tours 20 years ago as an extension of his work in professional archaeology. He combines archaeology and travel into the most enriching and enjoyable experiences for all.

Personal Service

As independent specialists we provide a more dedicated, personal service with flexibility and bespoke planning. Backed-up by the buying power and respected authority of the Travel Network Group and Travel Trust Association.

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.

Glories of Greece From £1845

Enjoy a wealth of eminent archaeology and fabulous scenery exploring the ancient Greek world and the foundations of western civilisation. A profoundly satisfying experience enlightened with Delphic wisdom, Olympian mythology and iconic art and architecture. Itinerary: Use the tab menu above for full itinerary and other information.

Departs 8 May 2018 and 18 September 2018.

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10 Days

Romney Marsh: Fifth Continent. From £675

Discover the hidden churches and lost villages of one of Britain’s most intriguing regions. Based in the historic Mermaid Inn in Rye, and guided by local resident and archaeologist Dr Christopher Cole, this is an especially revealing tour of a unique corner of England, full of famous names, fascinating stories and strange mysteries since the times of Julius Caesar.

Departs 04 June, 02 July, 16 July, 06 August and 20 August 2018.

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5 Days

Pompeii and the Bay of Naples From £1195

This is archaeology at its most vivid and compelling. Get extraordinary insights into Roman life and enjoy the fabulous scenery and vibrant local culture of the magnificent Bay of Naples. We provide a scholarly pick of the region's superb Roman sites in a landscape where nature and culture are spectacularly interwoven. Itinerary: Use the tab menu above for full itinerary and other information.

Departs 28 April 2018, 26 May 2018 and 07 September 2018.

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8 days

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What our customers say

An excellent and very enjoyable tour, covering a wide span of Malta’s history with an emphasis on the archaeological sites.

Hidden Historian,

Malta’s Millennia, 2016

We went on three short UK tours this year and undoubtedly enjoyed this one the best.

Hidden Historian,

Romney Marsh, 2016

Having been touring archaeological sites in many parts of the world for +50 years, I can honestly say that your 2016 Cyprus tour was outstanding in my experience.

Hidden Historian,

Aphrodite’s Cyprus, 2016.

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.