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A Beautiful Bounty
The world’s historic sites, ancient places and treasured exhibits are a bountiful source of wonder and insight, and are invariably found in beautiful locations too. This beautiful bounty is the inspiration for our range of exciting tours exploring thousands of years, great discoveries, and a wealth of hidden gems.
Search our editorial pages below for inspiration in choosing your next trip with us. We are a team of professional archaeologists, historians and travel experts with doctorates and decades of experience, and we love to share our knowledge and expertise with you.
Cyprus
Rich and significant archaeology In recognition of the charms of Cyprus, the ancient Greeks placed here the birth of Aphrodite, goddess of beauty, and this […]
Pompeii and Campania
Outstanding archaeology The outstanding archaeology of the Naples region preserves an unusually complete and vivid picture of life and society in ancient times. The eruption […]
Croatia
A wealth of historic treasures Now is an exciting time for the archaeology of southeast Europe, as the region opens up after the Cold War […]
Sicily
A rich and uniquely Sicilian heritage This large island, poised off the toe of Italy, was ancient Rome’s first stepping stone to overseas conquest. But […]
Libya
A rewarding destination The recent war has interrupted travel to Libya, but hopefully visitors will be returning soon to this most rewarding of destinations for […]
Hadrians Wall
Unique and significant Hadrian’s Wall is the finest surviving frontier work from the whole Roman Empire, and the only one to be built as a […]
The Cycladic Islands
Fascinating connections to the wider ancient world The Cycladic Islands are archaeologically important for the emergence of Europe’s first civilisation, and as a continuing link […]
Stonehenge and Wessex
The cradle of England The region of Wessex covers most of south-western England and contains much of Britain’s richest archaeology. In fact Wessex is regarded, […]
Orkney and Shetland
Celtic heritage mixed with a Scandinavian feel The Northern Isles of Scotland contain some of the best archaeology Britain has to offer, and their remote […]
Athens and the Peloponnese
Cradle of Civilisation Greece provides a seemingly endless encounter with famous places, great names and historical events – a wealth of archaeology which today constitutes […]
Malta
Small Island, Big Heritage The magnificent harbours and central Mediterranean location of Malta have attracted seafarers, traders and imperialists throughout history, resulting in a lively […]
Syria & Lebanon
A rich and spectacular heritage Syria and Lebanon have a rich and spectacular heritage, with some of the oldest and most important archaeological sites in […]
Crete
A wonderful itinerary of impressive ruins As the largest of the Greek islands, Crete’s size and position has long ensured its role in the maritime […]
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