Medieval to Modern History Tours

From Seafarers to Pastoralists: Exploring the Coastal & Volcanic Landscapes of Victoria’s Western District – October 2021

• with
• Christine Reid
• Emeritus Professor Harriet Edquist AM

With Christine Reid, an internationally recognised garden writer and historian, explore the history of 'Australia Felix', the name Thomas Mitchell gave to the lush pastures of western Victoria. Read more

Mughals, Rajputs & Villages: The Cultural Heritage of North India 2022

• 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 2022

• 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

Jordan in Depth: Petra, Desert Fortresses, Wadi Rum and the Red Sea 2022

• with
• Dr Christopher A. Tuttle

Join archaeologist Chris Tuttle on this fascinating tour exploring the extraordinary history of Jordan and its unique natural environments. Read more

Natural Landscapes & Gardens of Morocco 2022

• with
• Paul Urquhart

Explore Morocco’s rich culture in gardening and landscape design, art, architecture & craft in medieval cities with old palaces and souqs, on high mountain ranges and in pre-Saharan desert fortresses. Read more

An Adriatic Journey: from Trieste to Dubrovnik 2022

• with
• Dr Christopher Gribbin
• 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, Montenegro & Mostar. Read more

Bulgaria & the Black Sea: Painted Towns, Byzantine Monasteries & Thracian Treasures 2022

• 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

Uzbekistan: The Silk Road Cities 2022

• with
• Dr Katie Campbell

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

Romania Revealed: Saxon Villages, Transylvanian Cities and Byzantine Monasteries 2022

• with
• Dr Adrian Jones, OAM

Explore Romania’s great scenic beauty & diverse culture in rich art collections, walled cities, medieval castles, Saxon fortified churches, frescoed Moldavian monasteries & secluded old villages. Read more

Natural Landscapes & Gardens of the Channel Islands: Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Burhou & Sark 2022

• with
• Deryn Thorpe

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 2022

• with
• Gillian Hovell

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

Tajikistan & Kyrgyzstan: Through the High Pamirs 2022

• with
• Dr Katie Campbell
• Russell Casey

Journey to Tajikistan & Kyrgyzstan. This epic road trip through the Pamirs takes us through some of the most impressive mountain ranges on earth. Read more