Historical Experience Tours
We provide a series of thought provoking, expert led cultural tours that offer a deeper, more profound exploration into your chosen era or location. From our poignant and popular Holocaust tours to our more specific Lost World of the Minoans and Malta, we delve into the causes, consequences and everyday life in these complex places. In the company of our expert guides and staying in luxury hotels, discover the key sites as well as those equally important, off the beaten track locations that contribute to the startling, stunning myriad of history.
All of our forthcoming Scheduled Experience Tours Tours are listed below.
The HolocaustStarts 2nd September 2026 (8 days)
German-occupied Poland was the largest killing ground of the Holocaust, where Jews from both Poland itself and from across Europe were murdered in death camps or mass shootings. This 8-day tour to Poland visits sites of former ghettos in Warsaw, Lublin and Krakow and death camps at Treblinka, Majdanek, Belzec and Auschwitz-Birkenau.View Tour Details
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
The HolocaustStarts 7th October 2026 (8 days)
German-occupied Poland was the largest killing ground of the Holocaust, where Jews from both Poland itself and from across Europe were murdered in death camps or mass shootings. This 8-day tour to Poland visits sites of former ghettos in Warsaw, Lublin and Krakow and death camps at Treblinka, Majdanek, Belzec and Auschwitz-Birkenau.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
Sharpe's RiflesStarts 12th October 2026 (6 days)
This tour, inspired by Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe novels, and based on contemporary diaries, takes us to some lesser known but beautiful parts of the Iberian Peninsula as we follow the legendary 95th Rifles in their flight against Napoleon.View Tour Details
Fortress MaltaStarts 4th November 2026 (8 days)
This is a wonderfully varied and scenic tour of Malta – a tiny island with a warm welcome and proud military heritage including probably the greatest concentration of military fortifications in Europe.View Tour Details
The Ultimate Zulu War TourStarts 14th November 2026 (14 days)
A fascinating study of the Anglo-Zulu War over the little-changed ground and all set amongst spectacular scenery still populated by Zulu tribes and an abundance of wildlife.View Tour Details
The Vietnam WarStarts 27th December 2026 (15 days)
This tour visits some of the most notable battlefields and key locations of the French and American wars in Vietnam, offering sometimes harrowing insights into how both sides fought and lived in the hostile jungle environment.View Tour Details
The Ultimate Zulu War TourStarts 6th March 2027 (14 days)
A fascinating study of the Anglo-Zulu War over the little-changed ground and all set amongst spectacular scenery still populated by Zulu tribes and an abundance of wildlife.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
Churchill!Starts 4th April 2027 (5 days)
Celebrated as the greatest Briton in history Winston Churchill has fascinated the nation for over half a century. This tour is a chance to get to know the great man and follow in his footsteps, from his early life at Blenheim Palace, his finest hour at the Cabinet War Rooms and his private life at his home in Chartwell.View Tour Details
The Flight of the EagleStarts 6th April 2027 (9 days)
A dramatic tour of the places pivotal to the creation of the Napoleonic legend: Toulon, Corsica, Nice, Elba, Golfe Juan, Route Napoleon, GrenobleView Tour Details
Normandy: Conquerors, Liberators and ArtistsStarts 11th April 2027 (9 days)
Discover Normandy’s rich history, from William the Conqueror to the D-Day landings, alongside its artistic legacy in Giverny and Honfleur. A journey through war, heritage, and inspiration.View Tour Details
The HolocaustStarts 14th April 2027 (8 days)
German-occupied Poland was the largest killing ground of the Holocaust, where Jews from both Poland itself and from across Europe were murdered in death camps or mass shootings. This 8-day tour to Poland visits sites of former ghettos in Warsaw, Lublin and Krakow and death camps at Treblinka, Majdanek, Belzec and Auschwitz-Birkenau.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
The HolocaustStarts 19th May 2027 (8 days)
German-occupied Poland was the largest killing ground of the Holocaust, where Jews from both Poland itself and from across Europe were murdered in death camps or mass shootings. This 8-day tour to Poland visits sites of former ghettos in Warsaw, Lublin and Krakow and death camps at Treblinka, Majdanek, Belzec and Auschwitz-Birkenau.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
The Pale HorsemanStarts 24th June 2027 (5 days)
Travelling and walking through some of the finest English landscapes, we will try to understand how Anglo-Saxon kingship worked during this crucial period in English history as the most famous son of Wessex, Alfred the Great, fought for survival against his Viking enemies.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
The Anne Frank StoryStarts 13th July 2027 (9 days)
The highly moving story of the Frank family in wartime Amsterdam has been emblematic of the tragic fate of so many Jewish and other victims of the Holocaust. This tour traces the story of Anne Frank and the wider Holocaust in the Low Countries and western Germany including sites at Bergen-Belsen and Neuengamme, the transit camp at Westerbork and the Nazi ideological training centre at Vogelsang.View Tour Details
Fortress MaltaStarts 3rd November 2027 (8 days)
This is a wonderfully varied and scenic tour of Malta – a tiny island with a warm welcome and proud military heritage including probably the greatest concentration of military fortifications in Europe.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
Lawrence of ArabiaStarts 13th March 2028 (11 days)
This tour has it all! It has a fascinating subject in the shape of Thomas Edward Lawrence - a 26 year-old Oxford archaeologist, sent to Arabia in late 1916, where he became a liaison officer to Prince Feisal - and the rest, as they say, is history.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 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
Jacobites & BraveheartsStarts 19th September 2028 (8 days)
Scotland’s relationship with England has been turbulent since Roman times but never more so than at the turn of the 12th Century and during the mid-18th century when English and British hegemony were seriously challenged. Visit the sites where this fickle relationship has been so dramatically tested.View Tour DetailsExperience 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.
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
Discovering the Western FrontVisits to battlefields such as Mons, Ypres, the Somme and Arras will put the whole war into perspective geographically, chronologically, strategically, tactically and technologically.View Tour Details
Holocaust LandscapesThe tour takes in some of the countries occupied by Nazi Germany: Austria annexed into the Reich in 1938; Czechoslovakia occupied in 1939; and Hungary which was not overrun until the spring of 1944.View Tour Details
Imperial Vienna at ChristmasUnashamedly beautiful Vienna has everything you would want for the perfect seasonal break: an incomparably rich history, opulent architecture, engaging museums, vibrant Christmas markets and a people who celebrate with vivacity and style. Join us for a convivial and cultured Christmas in the heart of EuropE.View Tour Details
Kaliningrad: Russia’s forgotten exclaveKönigsberg, the former capital of Prussia, home to the Teutonic Knights and the great philosopher Immanuel Kant, is today known by its Russian name, Kaliningrad.View Tour Details
Maharajas and MoghulsRajasthan is an astonishing mixture of sandy wastes and lush foliage, of haunting palaces and earthen villages, and atmospheric temples where timeless rituals endure. Home of the fearsome Rajput warrior clans and bygone princely states it is an area saturated in historical sites that leave the visitor spellbound. With its rich natural history of tiger and leopard it is place not to missed. Join us for this unique blend of history and nature in 2025!View Tour Details
Napoleon 1812A most comprehensive tour of the 1812 campaign which incorporates the dramatic re-enactment of the legendary battle of Borodino and journeys deep into rural Russia to discover the battles, skirmishes and legends of the armies of Napoleon and Kutusov during their epic struggle of that year.View Tour Details
Napoleon 1812 & Hitler 1941-44Belarus has seen its fair share of invading forces during Napoleon's invasion of 1812 and again some 130 years later the country suffered the ravages of both German and Russian invaders...View Tour Details
Natasha's DanceThis tour takes us on a wondrous journey through Russia’s rich cultural history, visiting the homes, palaces, estates and museums of the country’s greatest writers, poets and artists. The title of the tour comes from the eponymous book written by your expert historian, Orlando Figes.View Tour Details
Nepal and the GurkhasThis unique and insightful tour explores the culture and geography of Nepal with an emphasis on the British Gurkha connection and is led by retired Gurkha officer Maj Gordon Corrigan.View Tour Details
Operation MercuryOperation Mercury is the fascinating story of a high-risk operation fought across a stunning Mediterranean landscape. Follow these hard-fought actions along the dramatic coast lines of Crete and through its mountainous interior.View Tour Details
Poland's Forgotten Holocaust SitesSome of the lesser-visited and overlooked sites of the Holocaust in Poland have as much to tell us as the more well-known sites visited in our main Holocaust tours. An opportunity for a deeper exploration of the events visiting these forgotten yet vitally important places.View Tour Details
Revolution! The American War of IndependenceOpposition to London’s insensitive colonial policies on taxation and governance provoked outright rebellion when British soldiers attempted to disarm Massachusetts patriots in April 1775. The colonies soon erupted and war eventually drove Britain from her American possessions.View Tour Details
SalonikaAn exploration of one of the least visited and much overlooked campaigns of the First World War. Based in the quiet and untouched area of northern Greece and just over the border in North Macedonia, the early spring will make for a pleasant, rustic and fascinating tour.View Tour Details
SarajevoOn 28th June 1914 in Sarajevo, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, were shot dead by Serbian nationalists. The outcome was a European-wide mobilisation.View Tour Details
The Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer WarsBy combining our Anglo-Zulu Wars and Anglo-Boer Wars tours into one trip, you will be spending three weeks visiting some of the most iconic sites and scenery the country has to offer.View Tour Details
The Burma Campaign 1942-1945Combining the beauty, mysticism and wonder of Myanmar with the dramatic history of the Burma campaign against the Japanese from 1942-45.View Tour Details
The Cathedrals of Northern EnglandThis 5-night and 6-day tour is a superb journey through England’s history as expressed in its magnificent cathedrals. Marvel at breathtaking stonework, graceful carvings, elegant tracery, exquisite stained glass and soaring spires viewed through the eyes of those who devoted their lives to these treasures in stone. And all in the company of our expert historian.View Tour Details
The Cultural Experience Winter WeekendA winter weekend of expert-led talks, historic site visits, and convivial evenings.View Tour Details
The French and Indian WarsWhen King George II granted tracts of land to the Ohio Company in 1749 it brought the British in to direct conflict with the French who were intent on maintaining their hegemony in the Ohio Valley.View Tour Details
The French RevolutionThis wonderful Revolutionary tour of Paris and Versailles is mostly enjoyed on foot and by metro. And whilst many of the locations will be familiar to you, many of the events and stories associated with them may not be.View Tour Details
The Great AwakeningOur tour seeks to explain how and why such powerful and everlasting music emerged from the very bowels of the struggling black communities amidst the heat and oppression of the Delta’s cotton rich plantations.View Tour Details
The Holocaust in Eastern EuropeView Tour Details
The Korean WarWhen the Japanese army in Korea surrendered at the end of WW2, the Allies agreed that those surrendering north of 38th Parallel would do so the USSR and those below it to the USA.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 Russian RevolutionSt Petersburg, Russia’s most opulent city, home to the Tsars and the much maligned Imperial elite, was destined to become the epicentre for a revolutionary movement and would eventually take on the name of its leader becoming Leningrad.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 DetailsThroughout every tour, we stay at 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, offering luxury and comfort as you indulge in history. We offer local cuisine as much as possible, creating a truly authentic experience as you discover the cultural heritage of a country as well as its past. You will be accompanied on your tour by an expert guide, the foremost academic or historian on the subject who will develop your understanding of the history, bringing to life the stories of the footsteps you will follow.