Archaeology & Ancient History Tours

Cultural Landscapes and Gardens of the Channel Islands: Jersey, Guernsey, Herm & Sark 2025

• with
• Richard Heathcote
• Margaret Heathcote

A unique study of four Channel Islands, featuring local experts who will explore each island's distinctive history, culture, geography and wildlife.
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Greek Islands of the Aegean: Minoans to Crusaders 2025

• with
• Dr Christopher A. Tuttle

Explore Minoan Crete & the Cycladic islands of Santorini, Naxos, Ios, Tinos & Delos. Follow in the footsteps of Herakles to the Dodecanese islands of Kos & Rhodes.
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Great Houses and Gardens of East Anglia 2025

• with
• Richard Heathcote
• Margaret Heathcote

A fascinating tour through the dramatic landscapes of East Anglia, visiting medieval towns, grand country houses and gardens, many by private invitation. Read more

An Adelaide Interlude: The Secrets of the Galloway Hoard and Other Hidden Treasures 2025

• with
• Assoc. Prof Erin Sebo
• Dr Heather Sebo

Spend 3 days in Adelaide visiting the special 'Treasure of the Viking Age' exhibition at the museum and exploring its unexpected links to other diverse collections in the city. Read more

Shetland & Orkney: Archaeology and Wildlife of the Northern Isles 2025

• with
• Gillian Hovell
• Russell Casey

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

Crossroads of the Caucasus: Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia 2025

• 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 and Golden River: Art, Architecture & Culture of Portugal 2025

• 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

Cultural Landscapes of the Midi-Pyrénées & the Dordogne 2025

• with
• Romain Nugou
• Adrian Mialet

Visit medieval towns, Templar castles, pilgrim churches, local markets, Renaissance châteaux & gardens; in Dordogne’s picturesque valleys, view spectacular prehistoric cave paintings. Read more

Along the Via Egnatia: Macedonia, Albania and Corfu 2025

• 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

Sardinia and Corsica: Islands of Forgotten Riches 2025

• with
• Dr Christopher A. Tuttle

Journey through sublime coastal & mountain landscapes visiting the finest of Sardinia's & Corsica's cultural heritage: from Neolithic & Bronze Age, through Punic & Roman to Medieval & Renaissance. Read more

Tunisia: From Carthage to the Sahara 2025

• with
• Tony O’Connor

Explore Tunisia’s fascinating layered history visiting Amazigh oasis villages with traditional underground houses, UNESCO heritage-listed Roman & Phoenician cities, antique mosaics & Islamic buildings Read more

Egypt In Depth: Across the Ages, from Alexandria to Abu Simbel 2025

• with
• Lucia Gahlin

Join Egyptologist Lucia Gahlin on an epic journey through Egypt: from fabled Alexandria, through a land of Pharaohs, Christian monks, Islamic kings, up the Nile to Abu Simbel. Read more