Archaeology & Ancient History Tours

Mughals, Rajputs & Villages: The Cultural Heritage of North India 2024

• with
• Em. Prof. Bernard Hoffert

Prof. Bernard Hoffert leads this tour visiting three magnificent capitals of the Mughal Empire – Delhi, Agra & Fatehpur Sikri – and a number of great Rajput fortress cities of Rajasthan. Read more

Roman Algeria, the Sahara & the M’Zab Valley 2024

• with
• Tony O’Connor

Explore Ottoman kasbahs, Roman Constantine, Timgad & Djemila, mud-brick trading towns of the Sahara, Moorish Tlemcen, & the secret world of the Berber M'Zab Valley. Read more

Uzbekistan: The Silk Road Cities 2024

• with
• Dr Katie Campbell
• Russell Casey

Visit the great oasis cities of Samarkand, Bukhara & Khiva, and discover an incredible history wrought in turquoise tilework, glorious minarets & brooding fortresses. Read more

Bulgaria & the Black Sea: Painted Towns, Byzantine Monasteries & Thracian Treasures 2024

• with
• Dr Katya Melamed

Bulgarian archaeologist Dr Katya Melamed leads this tour, travelling from Sofia across to the Black Sea coast visiting painted towns, Byzantine monasteries & Thracian treasures. Read more

Cultural Landscapes and Gardens of the Channel Islands: Jersey, Guernsey, Herm & Sark 2024

• with
• Richard Heathcote
• Margaret Heathcote

A unique study of five Channel Islands, featuring local experts who will explore each island's distinctive history, culture, geography and wildlife.
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Shetland & Orkney: Archaeology and Wildlife of the Northern Isles 2024

• with
• Gillian Hovell
• Romain Nugou

Explore the rugged natural beauty of Shetland & Orkney. View the prehistoric sites of Skara Brae, Maeshowe, Stones of Stenness & Ring of Brodgar; Kirkwall, Lerwick & the islands' spectacular birdlife. Read more

Norway & the Lofoten Archipelago: Rock Carvings, Ragnarök and Reindeer 2024

• with
• Dr Mindy MacLeod

Explore Norway in depth, concentrating on the marvellous nature which has inspired the legends and literature, the art and architecture and the Norse and Sami ways of life in this rugged country Read more

Crossroads of the Caucasus: Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia 2024

• with
• Davit Naskidashvili
• Ali Oveissi

With Georgian Archaeologist, Davit Naskidashvili, explore the fascinating history, art, architecture and unforgettable scenery of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. Read more

Silver Coast & Golden River: Art, Architecture & Culture of Portugal 2024

• with
• Dr Maria de Lourdes Riobom
• Inge Pullar

Explore Portugal’s distinctive history while staying in heritage hotels, visiting museums, Renaissance & Baroque palaces & gardens, medieval castles, Roman monuments & Palaeolithic rock art. Read more

An Adriatic Journey: from Trieste to Dubrovnik 2024

• with
• Tony O’Connor
• Martin Muhek

Enjoy Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes & one of the Mediterranean’s loveliest coasts with Dalmatia’s rich heritage of classical, medieval & Venetian monuments & towns incl. Hvar Island. Read more

The Turquoise Coast: Southern Turkey & Rhodes 2024

• with
• Dr Christopher A. Tuttle

Journey to the island of Rhodes & cruise by private gulet along the Turquoise Coast of Turkey. Explore crusader castles & the rich legacy of the Lycians along a coast framed by craggy mountains. Read more

Along the Via Egnatia: Macedonia, Albania and Corfu 2024

• with
• Dr Adrian Jones, OAM

Journey along the Via Egnatia visiting the ancient lands of Macedonia & Albania. Explore UNESCO listed ancient cities, Byzantine monasteries, Ottoman-Balkan towns & spectacular scenery. Read more