Classical History and Archaeological Tours & Holidays
Our classical history tour programme covers a wide range of destinations and a great many eras. Simply choose your destination and you will be taken to that bygone age where you can learn how events unfolded and why and immerse yourself in that age of civilisation by visiting the actual places where history began.
As we explore the evidence of the lives lost to millennia, walk in the footsteps and get inside the minds of the people who were actually there with the help of our expert guides, from the reaches of the Greek and Roman Empires to the Silk Roads and Persia. This can be a very moving but enjoyable experience – both for us to deliver and for you to receive.
All of our forthcoming Scheduled Classical History and Archaeological Tours Tours 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
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
Ancient Egypt's Hidden TreasuresStarts 25th October 2026 (12 days)
This 11-night and 12-day tour is ideal for those who already know the more familiar sites of ancient Egypt and want to further their knowledge of this spellbinding civilisation. From Cairo through the Delta, Fayoum and Nile Valley we focus on Egypt’s lesser-known but hidden gems.View Tour Details
Egypt's Best MuseumsStarts 13th November 2026 (5 days)
A tour which captures the newest and best museums of ancient Egypt and some of the most breathtaking sites of this captivating ancient culture.View Tour Details
Immortal EgyptStarts 30th January 2027 (10 days)
In the company of expert Egyptologist, author and tv presenter Professor Joann Fletcher we travel through an incomparably rich history and gain new perspectives on the sites and people who inhabited them. This is more a journey of discovery than mystery.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 Golden Journey to SamarkandStarts 21st April 2027 (13 days)
Uzbekistan is simply compelling. Historically at the axis of the ancient trade routes known as the ‘Silk Roads’ it is a treasure trove of buildings, monuments, cultures and mesmerising cities set in the absorbing scenery of the Eurasian steppes. This enjoyable trip takes you back in time to a land of bustling bazaars and austere desert cities that continue to inspire and captivateView 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
MacedonStarts 6th May 2027 (8 days)
Macedon was a land of gold and timber, of wide plains and rugged uplands, of hard drinking noble horsemen, who lived by the heroic values of the poetry of Homer, and loved the plays of Euripides. Their kings, emersed in blood feud and treachery, lived and died by the sword. Join on this fantastic tour where we visit sites associated with Philip of Macedon and his son Alexander the Great.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 Albania: In Illyrian LandsStarts 26th May 2027 (9 days)
On this 8-night and 9-day tour we explore the rich historical and archaeological treasures of this fascinating country. Journeying through some of the Classical world’s most impressive but lesser visited sites and museums we gain a highly valuable insight into the country’s enticing past.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 Lost LegionsStarts 2nd June 2027 (6 days)
The tragic story of the loss of three Roman legions in the Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD has for centuries captured the imagination of historians and travellers alike. This intrepid tour leads us into the borderlands of ancient Rome as we follow in the footsteps of the hapless Quinctilius Varus and his men as they make their last foray across the Rhine. We visit roads, forts and museums before arriving at the climactic battle site itself.View Tour Details
In Trajan's FootstepsStarts 25th June 2027 (9 days)
On this unique 8-night and 9-day tour we explore the Roman empire’s presence on the Danubian frontier and in particular the campaigns fought by the Emperor Trajan against Dacia (modern Romania). Moving from the ancient city of Belgrade we visit some lesser-known Roman sites before passing above the famed Iron Gates and into Romania. Here we follow the campaigns of Trajan to subdue the recalcitrant Dacian tribes. Our rewarding journey finishes in graceful Bucharest where we gain a greater understanding of the Roman Empire’s presence at the edge of Europe.View Tour Details
MacbethStarts 29th June 2027 (5 days)
This absorbing 4-night and 5-day tour takes us from Edinburgh to Scone, to Dunsinane and Birnam Wood, mighty Dunnottar Castle, on to the fatal field of Lumphanan, and from Cawdor and Inverness, the highland capital.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 Details
Classical AlgeriaStarts 8th November 2027 (11 days)
Algeria is a relatively new destination, offering the adventurous traveller a different experience of the Roman Empire that relatively few dare take the chance to explore. But those who do reap rich rewards as they experience a rocky landscape replete with ruined cities and forts and a treasure trove of artefacts and mosaics in excellent museums.View Tour Details
The Oman ExperienceStarts 10th January 2028 (10 days)
Rapidly opening up to those curious to experience captivating Arabian heritage over 10,000 years old and spectacular natural beauty Oman is a country that will leave you enthralled. Timeless traditions, evidence of a rich trading culture and majestic Islamic architecture make this a tour not to be missed.View Tour Details
Echoes of EmpireSpring 2028 (9 days)
Tunisia is a country steeped in Classical history, the sites spanning centuries of historical and archaeological importance. This is a tour where you can immerse yourself in the legacy of cultures long since passed and explore the melting pot of influences on this diverse and intriguing country.View Tour Details
The Romans in ProvenceAugust 2028 (9 days)
During a relaxed paced holiday based in the lovely city of Nimes, “the Rome of France”, each day we will drive to a different Roman site to explore its archaeological remains on foot with frequent stops to interpret the history and enjoy our historian’s informative vignettesView Tour Details
The Roman Conquest of GaulStarts 4th September 2028 (7 days)
Julius Caesar’s invasion of Gaul in 58 BC resulted in the final subjugation of the ancient Celtic peoples of western Europe. Through a long and brutal campaign of battles, sieges and ambushes Rome decisively pacified the region. Join us for a sweeping tour of the superb museums, monuments, battle sites, temples, fortifications and entire towns which marked this conflict and the incredible Gallo-Roman culture that sprang from it.View Tour Details
In The Footsteps Of Alexander The GreatSeptember 2028 (10 days)
After subduing the rebellious Greeks, Alexander the Great embarked upon a campaign against the Persians that took him to the edges of India in search of the end of the world. In doing so he created one of the largest empires of the ancient world and earned himself a place in legend. This dynamic tour offers you the opportunity to follow Alexander’s route through modern-day Turkey visiting some of the most emblematic sites of the young ruler’s campaign. All this set within the mise-en-scène of the idyllic Anatolian countryside makes this a perfect way to enjoy the narrative of the ancient world’s most celebrated military leaders.View Tour Details
The Spanish Conquest of the IncasSeptember 2028 (16 days)
Explore the best of Peru’s captivating pre-Columbian archaeology and history on this 15-night and 16-day tour. Marvel over the stunning Inca city of Machu Picchu and cyclopean fortress of Sacsayhuamán, relax at the reed islands of Lake Titicaca, and wonder at the glittering gold legacy of lesser-known Peruvian peoples such as the Moche and Chimú.View Tour Details
Eastern TurkeyAutumn 2028 (11 days)
The history and culture of eastern Turkey is simply staggering. For millennia a complex crossing point of armies, traders, religions and travellers the region has hosted a rollcall of ancient peoples and cultures, some only now being rediscovered by the discerning traveller. Join us for this fascinating tour in 2027.View Tour DetailsClassical History and Archaeological Tours - 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
Boudica's Rebellion:The Iceni revolt against the Romans has inspired generations of admirers who marvel at the courageousness and sheer dogged determination of Queen Boudica. This tour traces the background and development of her revolt and the tragic final battle which extinguished the hopes of the old Celtic Britain in the face of Roman military superiorityView Tour Details
Crete & SantoriniThe lost world of the Minoans has intrigued people for thousands of years. Europe’s first great civilisation, an advanced society of artisans and skilled engineers with a maritime empire so vast it rivalled that of ancient Egypt, was inexplicably, and at the height of its power, wiped from the pages of history. On this tour we explore the sites of this fascinating civilisation.View Tour Details
Guardians of EmpireRecognising that the Roman Empire could not expand indefinitely, Emperors Hadrian and Antoninus Pius determined to consolidate their frontiers and the resultant walls reflects that change of policy.View Tour Details
Historic DalmatiaAn 8-night and 9-day tour exploring the rich archaeology and history of Dalmatia from Split in Croatia to Bar in Montenegro. Enjoy visits to a Greco-Roman city, Roman mosaics, medieval churches, monasteries and castles, elaborately carved medieval stećci (gravestones), Venetian and Ottoman walled towns, stately 19th century palaces and relics from the region’s bitter wars of the 1990sView Tour Details
LebanonA feast of history and archaeology, Lebanon boasts stunning mountains and coasts, magnificently preserved Phoenician cities such as Beirut, Byblos, Tyre and Sidon, the cedars of the Forest of God on Mount Lebanon and the holy valley of Wadi Qadisha.View Tour Details
Roman AndalucíaModern Andalusia was the second oldest province of the Roman Empire. It was captured from Hannibal’s Carthaginians in the Punic Wars after the battle of Ilipa outside of Seville in 206 BC and then remained a Roman possession for some six hundred years.View Tour Details
The Essential Archaeology of GreeceCountless monuments are scattered throughout Greece. Some of them have a worldwide reputation while a few are waiting to be discovered by the more inquisitive...We have selected the best of each era...View Tour Details
The Eternal PeloponneseA 10-night and 11-day tour of the Greek Peloponnese taking in the best Classical sites in the peninsula in the company of an expert historian. Explore the amazing Mycenaean civilisation, the sanctuaries at Epidaurus and Delphi, Olympia, and the cities of Corinth, Pylos and Nemea.View Tour Details
The Last Welsh RebellionA fabulous tour through the dramatic scenery of Wales that explores the magnificent castles of Edward I and follows the exploits of Owain Glyndŵr, the last true-born Prince of Wales, as he fights for an independent country.View Tour Details
The Lost Cities of LusitaniaThe wealth and peace brought to the former province of Lusitania by the Romans are reflected in the magnificent monuments left for us to admire across the province and their variety allows us to see not just the richness of city life, but also the source of the riches and infrastructure which allowed that life to flourish.View Tour Details
The Silk Roads in ChinaThis 14-day tour of China follows the ancient Silk Roads trade route from the metropolis of Beijing, beyond the Great Wall and across the Gobi Desert to the ancient streets of Kashgar in the North West.View Tour Details
Where Empires CollideThis 7-night and 8-day tour explores the history, archaeology and culture of north-east Turkey. From Lake Van we journey through magnificent mountain scenery to the Eastern Anatolian plain and the Black Sea on the way admiring monasteries, churches, Ottoman mosques, madrassas and palaces, Urartian citadels and the atmospheric deserted city of Ani.View Tour DetailsNo matter where we are in the world, we will stay at 3, 4 and 5 star hotels and sample the sumptuous local cuisine. All of our tours will be accompanied by one of our expert guides, all of whom are the foremost academics and historians in the field. They will present the complex and intertwining history of your chosen subject in an animated and exciting way that will have you buzzing with questions. Our tours are also accompanied by a dedicated tour manager who will handle the headaches of travel, leaving you and your guide free to explore, discuss and debate.