Battlefield & Archaeological Tours To Italy
All of our forthcoming Scheduled Tours to Italy are listed below.
In the Shadow of VesuviusStarts 10th September 2026 (7 days)
This tour explores the finest archaeological sites surrounding The Bay of Naples: not only the impressive remains of the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum but also those that are less well-known, including Oplontis, Stabiae, Cumae, Baiae and Pozzuoli.View Tour Details
Italy During the First World WarStarts 16th September 2026 (6 days)
Whilst the Italians prevaricated over whether to join the Entente powers in their struggle against the Central Powers, the Austro-Hungarians set about fortifying their Alpine borders.View Tour Details
Operation HuskyStarts 25th September 2026 (7 days)
1943 was a difficult year for the Allies. America was still not at full capacity industrially and she was still learning on the battlefield. The British Empire, on the other hand, was under assault in the Atlantic and from the air whilst her victory in N Africa had done little to convince the battered Soviets that she was sacrificing enough.View Tour Details
In the Shadow of VesuviusStarts 8th October 2026 (7 days)
This tour explores the finest archaeological sites surrounding The Bay of Naples: not only the impressive remains of the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum but also those that are less well-known, including Oplontis, Stabiae, Cumae, Baiae and Pozzuoli.View Tour Details
In the Shadow of VesuviusStarts 1st April 2027 (7 days)
This tour explores the finest archaeological sites surrounding The Bay of Naples: not only the impressive remains of the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum but also those that are less well-known, including Oplontis, Stabiae, Cumae, Baiae and Pozzuoli.View Tour Details
The Grandeur of Ancient RomeStarts 21st April 2027 (7 days)
In this fantastic 7-day tour we explore the richness of Rome’s ancient buildings, monuments and art works which make the eternal city so captivating. We learn about the characters who commissioned them, why they were built or erected, and the society which stimulated this intense, if grandiose, creativeness. With a centrally located and comfortable hotel, legendary Italian cuisine complemented by fine wines, what better way to enjoy the grandeur that was ancient Rome.View Tour Details
Dictator: Mussolini & Italian FascismStarts 3rd May 2027 (8 days)
This tour tells the complete story of Benito Mussolini and Italian Fascism from its violent beginnings to its inglorious end.View Tour Details
In the Shadow of VesuviusStarts 6th May 2027 (7 days)
This tour explores the finest archaeological sites surrounding The Bay of Naples: not only the impressive remains of the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum but also those that are less well-known, including Oplontis, Stabiae, Cumae, Baiae and Pozzuoli.View Tour Details
Classical SardiniaStarts 26th May 2027 (8 days)
Sardinia offers one of the richest and most fascinating archaeological repertoires in Europe. The island has seen Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs and Catalonians come and go. Before them, the mysterious Nuraghi people left over 7000 weird and wonderful stone structures which pepper the bucolic landscape. This 7-night and 8-day tour explores fabulous Greco-Roman towns, stunning rock-cut tombs and corbelled towers, impressive giant statues of warriors, ancient pyramidal structures and mysterious Tophet cemeteries to bring you the best of the island’s intriguing past.View Tour Details
The EtruscansStarts 18th October 2027 (8 days)
The Etruscans were a sophisticated pre-Roman people who dominated central Italy for over 600 years before being subdued by their more powerful neighbour. This tour explores the fascinating legacy of this fascinating pre-Roman civilisation in some of Italy’s most stunning hilltop towns and landscapes.View Tour DetailsTours to Italy - Future Planning
We intend to run all of the following tours in the near future. Final dates and prices are yet to be confirmed. Register your interest and we will contact you as soon as these tours become available.
Ancient SicilyNowhere is the classical past more alive than on the beautiful island of Sicily. This wide-ranging archaeological tour will take us through a millennium of history from the early Greek colony of Naxos to the late Roman villa of Piazza Armerina and much in between.View Tour Details
Anzio & Cassino 1944Anzio and Cassino bear the scars of war, with trenches, bunkers and rusted relics scattered across valleys and hills, from Cassino’s rugged heights to Nemi’s calm slopes where history still lingers.View Tour Details
Escape From ElbaAfter fighting the brilliant yet unrealistic campaign of France during the winter of 1814 with his motley force of boys, pensioners and exhausted veterans with much reluctance Napoleon was coerced into abdication and thence banished to the small Mediterranean island of Elba.View Tour Details
Napoleon in ItalyIn 1796, Napoleon transformed a broken army into a victorious force, defeating Austrians across northern Italy and forging the legend that would define his rise.View Tour Details
The Bloody Fight for Italian IndependenceAn exploration of the fierce battles fought for Italian Independence in 1859 and 1866 during which we travel from Milan to the Quadrilateral around the Lake Garda.View Tour Details
The End in ItalyNow’s your chance to visit the neglected battlefields which made up Kesselring’s last line of defence. If you have a grasp of Sicily, Salerno, Cassino and Anzio - or perhaps you’ve already visited them - this tour makes the perfect epilogue to study those who dodged D-Day!View Tour Details
The Liberation of Mainland Italy 1943-45As a sequel to our Operation Husky: The Allied Invasion of Sicily tour we follow the US 5th and British 8th Armies northwest up the peninsular through the Gustav and Gothic Lines. From the beaches of Salerno and Anzio to Cassino, the Coriano Ridge and the crossing of the Senio, we trace the progress of the Allies in the face of tenacious German resistance, as they move towards the liberation of Italy.View Tour Details