Medieval to Modern History Tours

Uzbekistan: The Silk Road Cities 2023

• 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

Gardens in Spanish Culture 2023

• with
• Stephen Ryan
• Anneli Bojstad
• Craig Lidgerwood

Horticulturalist Stephen Ryan and Anneli Bojstad, author of 'Great Gardens of Spain', share a feast of splendid gardens & great monuments from Seville to Old Castile, north of Madrid. Read more

Bulgaria & the Black Sea: Painted Towns, Byzantine Monasteries & Thracian Treasures 2023

• 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

Romania Revealed: Saxon Villages, Transylvanian Cities and Byzantine Monasteries 2023

• 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 2023

• with
• John Patrick

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 2023

• 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

Gardens, Villages & Châteaux of Normandy and Brittany 2023

• with
• Stephen Ryan
• Craig Lidgerwood

Led by Stephen Ryan, this tour celebrates the lovely gardens, agricultural landscapes, delicious local produce, great monuments and exquisite, unspoilt small villages of Normandy and Brittany. Read more

Cornwall, Devon, Southern Wales & the Wye: Picturesque Coasts and Country Life 2023

• with
• Richard Heathcote
• Margaret Heathcote

A unique tour of south-west England, Wales and the Wye Valley, an area that has inspired diverse writers and artists, with its rich, varied coastal landscapes and picturesque countryside. Read more

Belgium and the Rhine Valley: Tradition and Innovation in Art & Garden Design 2023

• with
• Sandra McMahon
• Diane Perelsztejn

View private gardens by leading Flemish landscape designers including Jacques Wirtz, Daniël Ost & Chris Ghyselen, Hermannshof directed by Cassian Schmidt, and cruise the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge. Read more

Russia’s Romantic Soul: Moscow, Novgorod & St Petersburg 2023

• with
• Dr Adrian Jones, OAM

Travel to Moscow, St Petersburg & Novgorod in summer when the days are warm & long. Explore magnificent palaces, world-class museums, onion-domed churches & grand public architecture. Read more

Iceland, Land of Ice and Fire: Myths, Legends & Landscapes 2023

• with
• Professor Heather O’Donoghue

Travel through some of the world’s most awe-inspiring landscapes – of active volcanoes, vast glaciers, great geysers, boiling springs, gushing waterfalls and dramatic North Atlantic coastline. Read more

Heritage Cities of the Baltic: Vilnius, Kaunas, Riga, Tartu & Tallinn 2023

• with
• Dr Uldis Ozolins
• Juris Baltputnis

Explore the beautifully preserved old towns of Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn (all UNESCO World Heritage sites), Tartu and Kaunas. Visit museums, medieval castles, cathedrals and Baroque palaces. Read more