Archaeology & History Tours
Knowledge and insight from history, prehistory and the ancient world.
Wonderful Holidays…Historic Wonders.
Featured Tours
Well informed, realistically paced and reasonably priced.
Exploring archaeology, history, landscape and culture.
Hillforts of the Ridgeway From £1095
Stride around spectacular ancient monuments with tremendous views while a professor from Oxford University guides you through the latest research and excavation in one of England’s most significant ancient landscapes.
30 April 2024
Veneto & Lombardy World Heritage From £1775
Extraordinary World Heritage from ancient Rome to the Italian Renaissance in the beautiful Veneto and Lombardy regions of northern Italy, including Lake Garda and the famous cities of Venice, Verona, Vicenza and Padua.
28 May 2024.
Éire’s Land of Heart’s Desire From £2095
A fascinating journey across Ireland, from Dublin to the wild Atlantic west. County Sligo is Ireland’s undiscovered hidden gem, with breath-taking scenery, a rich cultural heritage, and the greatest concentration of prehistoric sites in the country.
02 July 2024
Late Availability
It is always worth checking for late availability, but we do keep our group sizes small, so places are limited. People often book a year ahead. Tours also need a minimum number to run, so early booking not only secures your place but also enables earlier confirmation of your tour.
Don’t leave it too late.
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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.
Further Reading
We have categorised our recommended publications by destination. Most publications can be ordered directly by following the relevant link.
Links to archaeology-related organisations and websites useful for keeping up-to-date and involved.
Do you appreciate the beauty and interest of ancient artefacts? Simon’s Artefact pages highlight the significance and appeal of antiquities.