Medieval to Modern History Tours

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

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

• with
• Em. Prof. 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

Crossroads of the Caucasus: Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia 2023

• 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

Slovenia: Villages, Castles, Vineyards, Scenic Valleys and the Julian Alps 2023

• with
• Dr Adrian Jones, OAM
• Martin Muhek

Explore extraordinarily diverse Slovenia with its glorious landscapes, snow-capped peaks, ancient forests, charming villages and rich artistic traditions. Enjoy fine wines and innovative cuisine.
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Silver Coast & Golden River: Art, Architecture & Culture of Portugal 2023

• 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 & the 18th-century Solar de Mateus Read more

An Adriatic Journey: from Trieste to Dubrovnik 2023

• 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

Cultural Landscapes of the Midi-Pyrénées & the Dordogne 2023

• 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

Venice: Jewel of the Adriatic 2023

• with
• Em. Prof. Bernard Hoffert

A detailed history of Venice: visit galleries, museums, churches, private palaces, Byzantine Ravenna, Giotto's Padua, Vicenza and attend an opera performance at the famous Teatro La Fenice. Read more

Cyprus: Civilisations of the Eastern Mediterranean 2023

• with
• Dr Christopher Gribbin
• David Pearlman

Join historian Dr Christopher Gribbin and archaeologist David Perlman to discover the rich history of the Eastern Mediterranean through the archaeology, art and architecture of Cyprus. Read more