General History Tours

Our general history tours are designed for travellers who want to explore the defining moments of world history through expert-led insight and carefully structured itineraries. Led by leading historians and specialists, each tour provides clear context, narrative and a deeper understanding of the past.

From powerful modern history explored on our Holocaust History Tour, to ancient worlds brought to life on journeys like Pompeii and the Bay of Naples, and major turning points such as A Near Run Thing, our tours combine expert interpretation with immersive travel experiences.

Whether you are discovering a new subject or deepening existing knowledge, these tours offer a rewarding way to engage with history. You can also browse more tours by theme, explore destinations by destination, or view upcoming departures by date.

All of our forthcoming Scheduled General History Tours Tours to are listed below.

Starts 9th August 2026 (9 days) Expert Historian - Dr David Hall
This tour traces the dramatic and harrowing story of the Rise and Fall of the Third Reich chronologically from its birth in 1919 Munich, to its bloody end in Berlin in 1945. find out more and book

Starts 2nd September 2026 (8 days) Expert Historian - Dr Waitman Beorn
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. find out more and book

Starts 10th September 2026 (7 days) Expert Historian - Dr Konogan Beaufay
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. find out more and book

Starts 13th September 2026 (13 days) Expert Historian - Fred Hawthorne
Our 12-day tour is set amidst picturesque American countryside which, at this time of year, will be resplendent in early autumn colours: the scenic Shenandoah Valley, the mighty James River and a wealth of National Parks. find out more and book

Starts 7th October 2026 (8 days) Expert Historian - Martin Winstone
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. find out more and book

Starts 8th October 2026 (7 days) Expert Historian - Dr Simon Elliott
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. find out more and book

Starts 4th November 2026 (8 days) Expert Historian - Major General Ashley Truluck CB CBE BA
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. find out more and book

Starts 14th November 2026 (14 days) Expert Historian - Ian Knight
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. find out more and book

Starts 6th March 2027 (14 days) Expert Historian - Ian Knight
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. find out more and book

Starts 11th March 2027 (5 days) Expert Historian - Prof Sarah Richardson
This 4-night and 5-day tour explores the militant Suffragette movement in Britain from its origins in a Manchester parlour room through to dramatic acts of civil disobedience in the nation’s capital and beyond. Through a series of visits to the locations in Manchester and London where this direct action took place the events are brought to life as are the characters of the brave and determined women who fought tirelessly for the right to gain the vote. A special feature of this tour is an evening with Helen Pankhurst, great-granddaughter of the Suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst, who will talk about the movement, her family and her own work in continuing the legacy. find out more and book

Starts 1st April 2027 (7 days) Expert Historian - Dr Andy Fear
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. find out more and book

Starts 4th April 2027 (5 days) Expert Historian - Allen Packwood BA, MPhil (Cantab) FRHistS OBE
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 at the places where he lived and worked. find out more and book

Starts 6th April 2027 (9 days) Expert Historian - Alan Rooney
Explore Elba, site of Napoleon’s exile in 1814–15, visiting residences and fortifications of the emperor’s island realm, then travel to Golfe-Juan and follow the Route Napoléon through the Alps to Grenoble, tracing the path of the Hundred Days. find out more and book

Starts 11th April 2027 (9 days) Expert Historian - Julian Humphrys
Normandy is a distinctive region of France, shaped by its Viking origins and the legacy of William, Conqueror of England. From Normandy’s rich panoply of treasures we explore the Allied landing beaches, medieval streets, Gothic architecture, the story of Joan of Arc, the Mont Saint‑Michel and the rich landscapes of Impressionist art. The tour blends military history, remembrance and artistic inspiration across Normandy’s most compelling sites. find out more and book

Starts 14th April 2027 (8 days) Expert Historian - Dr Isabel Wollaston
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. find out more and book

Starts 21st April 2027 (13 days) Expert Historian - Dr Iain Shearer
Uzbekistan is simply stunning. 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 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 captivate. find out more and book

Starts 3rd May 2027 (8 days) Expert Historian - Prof John Foot
This tour tells the complete story of Benito Mussolini and Italian Fascism from its violent beginnings to its inglorious end. find out more and book

Starts 8th May 2027 (9 days) Expert Historian - Alan Rooney
The most spectacular of Peninsular War tours, this tour will have you standing on the crest of The Pyrenees gazing into verdant France just as did Wellington’s men after 5 years of hard slogging across barren and hostile Spanish terrain. It’s real tour de force which explains the most complex of battles and operations that took place between June 1813 and the end of the War in April 1814. find out more and book

Starts 10th May 2027 (8 days) Expert Historian - Col Bob Kershaw
From the Metaxas Line along the Bulgarian border, travel the length of central Greece following the fighting withdrawal of ‘W’ Force in the face of the German advance to Corinth passing though iconic scenery and legendary battlefields of the past such as Thermopylae and Marathon. find out more and book

Starts 19th May 2027 (8 days) Expert Historian - Dr Alasdair Richardson
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. find out more and book

Starts 20th May 2027 (4 days) Expert Historian - Dr Laura O'Brien
Paris has long been a cockpit of rebellion and revolt, a place where new ideas are fomented and authority challenged. This tour visits the places where dissent was taken to the streets where rebellion was unleashed and so firmly crushed. find out more and book

Starts 30th May 2027 (7 days) Expert Historian - Dr Gregory Lippiatt
A journey through Languedoc exploring the dramatic history of the Cathars and the Albigensian Crusade. Based in Carcassonne and Couiza, you visit remarkable castles, fortified villages, and haunting landscapes where faith and persecution collided. Guided by an expert historian, uncover stories of siege, resistance, and tragedy, including Montségur’s final stand. Blending powerful history with fine food, wine, and scenery, the tour offers a moving and memorable experience. find out more and book

Starts 2nd June 2027 (6 days) Expert Historian - Tony Wilmott
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. find out more and book

Starts 2nd June 2027 (6 days) Expert Historian - Martin Winstone
The plight of the Jews in Latvia and Lithuania, the atrocities in Riga, Kaunus and Vilnius, the suffering in the ghettos and the mass shootings at Paneriai and Rumbula Forest. Learn about armed Jewish resistance groups and the Japanese vice-consul who saved over 5,000 Jewish lives. find out more and book

Starts 24th June 2027 (5 days) Expert Historian - Prof Ryan Lavelle
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. find out more and book

Starts 29th June 2027 (5 days) Expert Historian - Dr John Sadler
Journeying through some of Scotland’s most stunning landscapes this tour explores the dramatic life of the real King Macbeth, immortalised by William Shakepeare. Weaving together archaeology, history and drama we visit evocative battle sites, forts, castles, woods and cityscapes as we dissect fact from fiction in our search for this remarkable ruler. find out more and book

Starts 5th July 2027 (9 days) Expert Historian - Dr Ben Raffield
An 8-night and 9-day tour exploring some the best Viking sites in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Travelling between the cities of Odense, Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm this tour explores a range of archaeological sites, museums, burial mounds, runic standing stones, remains of longboats and even a ship burial. find out more and book

Starts 11th July 2027 (5 days) Expert Historian - Dr Andy Fear
This 4-night and-5 day tour uncovers the history behind Arthurian legend, from Mount Badon’s near Bath to late Roman sites in Wales. Visit Glastonbury’s supposed grave of Arthur, explore Tintagel’s cliff top fortress, and stand atop Cadbury’s impressive hillfort, long linked to Arthur’s legendary stronghold. find out more and book

Starts 13th July 2027 (9 days) Expert Historian - Dr Isabel Wollaston
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. find out more and book

Starts 26th August 2027 (8 days) Expert Historian - Aurzelle da Silva
This 8-night and 9-day tour is a sweeping exploration of the remarkable Plantagenet dynasty in France. Travelling through the landscapes of medieval France this tour traces the origins of the dynasty in Anjou through to its expansion under Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine to its ultimate collapse in the early thirteenth century. find out more and book

Starts 8th September 2027 (9 days) Expert Historian - Dr David Hall
This tour traces the dramatic and harrowing story of the Rise and Fall of the Third Reich chronologically from its birth in 1919 Munich, to its bloody end in Berlin in 1945. find out more and book

Starts 10th September 2027 (6 days) Expert Historian - Sqn Ldr (retd) Jonathan (Jon) Rooke
In the early summer of 1940, RAF Fighter Command was faced with desperate task of defending the United Kingdom against the might of the Luftwaffe. Vastly outnumbered during those frenzied months, nearly 3000 young men flew multiple daily sorties against the enemy but despite horrendous casualties they ultimately prevailed through inspirational leadership, professionalism, technological innovation and the dedication of a myriad of supporting ground crew. find out more and book

Starts 20th September 2027 (5 days) Expert Historian - Professor Jerry White
On this tour we journey into the turbulent past of Britain’s capital —where alleyways, royal palaces, prisons, squares, and parliamentary chambers have witnessed some of the most dramatic acts of defiance in British history. London has always been more than a seat of power: it has also been a crucible of challenge, conflict, and change. Across the centuries, rebels, radicals, citizens, and outsiders have risen up here to confront authority, demand rights, or reshape society—sometimes peacefully, often violently, and always with lasting consequences. From the focal points of revolt at the Tower of London and Parliament Square, to the flash points of Cable Street and Brixton, and the secret hideouts of Cato Street, this tour explores the places where revolt and protest developed and where society struggles, and continues to struggle, to bring about change. find out more and book

Starts 12th October 2027 (6 days) Expert Historian - Dr John Sadler
Straddling either side of the English Channel this tour visits a plethora of battlefields, castles, abbeys and churches to tell the fascinating story of William the Conqueror and his victory at the Battle of Hastings in the year 1066. find out more and book

Starts 13th October 2027 (7 days) Expert Historian - Colonel Professor Matthias Strohn
Discover one of history's greatest strategic crossroads on this expert-led tour of Gibraltar, Ceuta and Cádiz. Explore mighty fortresses, the Great Siege Tunnels, Cape Trafalgar and over 3,000 years of military, maritime and cultural history where Europe meets Africa. find out more and book

Starts 10th January 2028 (10 days) Expert Historian - Nick Jackson
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. find out more and book

February 2028 (8 days) Expert Historian - Dr Farès K Moussa
Journey through over 2000 years of Morocco’s colourful history on a tour that takes you to stunningly located Roman towns, labyrinthine medinas, sturdy Berber kasbahs, the Imperial city of Fez and spellbinding Marrakech, ‘gateway to the Sahara’, with its captivating central square, the Jemaa el-Fnaa. find out more and book

Winter 2028 (1 days) Expert Historian - Ian Knight
This tour sees us study the two conflicts between the Afrikaners seeking independence and the freedom to maintain their unique way of life, and the imperial Forces of the British Empire during the height of the scramble for Africa. find out more and book

March 2028 (11 days) Expert Historian - Prof Nicholas Saunders
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. find out more and book

July 2028 (5 days) Expert Historian - Sqn Ldr (retd) Jonathan (Jon) Rooke
From their arrival in the UK in 1942 the Mighty Eighth Airforce launched hundreds of bombing raids against continental Europe becoming the largest air armada in history. Their capability was fearsome – able to send 2,000 heavy bombers and over 1,000 fighter planes on a single mission. find out more and book

August 2028 (9 days) A journey through the Industrial Revolution of Britain’s North visiting buildings, canals, museums, landscapes, communities and workplaces to gain a superb insight into the crucial role the north played in the prosperity of the country and the shaping of its distinctive social identity. find out more and book

September 2028 (10 days) Expert Historian - Dr Andy Fear
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. find out more and book

September 2028 (16 days) Expert Historian - Prof Nicholas Saunders
No other journey blends the drama of the Spanish Conquest with the brilliance of Peru’s great pre-Columbian civilizations and the spectacular scenery of the Andes. Explore the best of Peru’s captivating pre-Columbian archaeology and history and the clash of cultures with the arrival of the conquistadores. find out more and book

September 2028 (11 days) Expert Historian - Prof Elif Korporal
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. find out more and book

Starts 19th September 2028 (8 days) Expert Historian - Dr John Sadler
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. find out more and book

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General History Tours 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.

The remote island of St Helena lies in the South Atlantic, some 1200 miles off the coast of Africa: the perfect place to imprison the once escaped and troublesome deposed Emperor of the French. find out more and register interest

This 6-night and 7-day tour explores the best archaeological and historical sites on Corfu. In the company of our host historian and a local guide we explore Corfu’s ancient and modern capitals and lush countryside, evocative ruins of Greek temples, beautiful Byzantine monasteries, impressive Venetian and British fortifications, and neoclassical palaces with royal connections. find out more and register interest

Follow the last exploits of George Armstrong Custer as we travel through Sioux Country to the field of Little Bighorn with time to explore Yellowstone National Park find out more and register interest

Henry III’s rejection of the ‘Provisions of Oxford’, probably England’s first written constitution, to which he had paid lip service whilst raising much needed taxes. find out more and register interest

The recovery of Spain from Moorish rule was a long and complex process. This tour starts at the beginning of the story by visiting the site of King Pelayo’s victory over the Moors at Covandonga in AD 722 and then follows the expansion of the kingdom he forged first in Oviedo. find out more and register interest

After 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. find out more and register interest

When Stalin signed the Soviet non-Aggression Pact with Hitler's Nazi Germany in August 1939, Eastern Poland, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania were annexed within the Soviet sphere of influence. find out more and register interest

An 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 1990s find out more and register interest

The 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. find out more and register interest

This 8-night and 9-day tour traces the bitter events of the twentieth century in Ireland from the fight for independence from the British state to the tragic consequences of partition in 1921. Travelling from Dublin and the south to Belfast and Derry in the north we explore the places connected with the fight for independence, Civil War and Troubles in the company of an expert historian. find out more and register interest

Königsberg, the former capital of Prussia, home to the Teutonic Knights and the great philosopher Immanuel Kant, is today known by its Russian name, Kaliningrad. find out more and register interest

Rajasthan 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! find out more and register interest

It is no secret that Winston Churchill drew huge inspiration from his ancestor John Churchill, later the Duke of Marlborough, who is generally regarded as England’s finest commander and one of history’s great captains. find out more and register interest

Because of its industrial nature, the number of casualties in the First World War was on a scale never seen before. However, if you were wounded in the Great War your chances of survival were high, that is if you could be evacuated into the casualty system quickly. find out more and register interest

A 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. find out more and register interest

Belarus 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... find out more and register interest

In 1796, Napoleon transformed a broken army into a victorious force, defeating Austrians across northern Italy and forging the legend that would define his rise. find out more and register interest

Paris is a city inextricably linked with the glories of the Napoleonic era and provides the centrepiece of this most appealing of tours. Exploring places that would have been so familiar with L'empereur this tour provides an excellent insight into the life of the man himself and his era. Visits include the museums of the Legion of Honour and Les Invalides; the tombs of Napoleon and his brother Joseph in the Eglise du Dôme; and the remarkable chateaux of Fontainebleau and Malmaison. find out more and register interest

This 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. find out more and register interest

This 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. find out more and register interest

Operation 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. find out more and register interest

Some 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. find out more and register interest

Opposition 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. find out more and register interest

On 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. find out more and register interest

By combining our Indian Mutiny and Wellington in India tours into one trip, you will be spending over three weeks visiting some of the most iconic sites and scenery the country has to offer. find out more and register interest

A journey through the Deep South, where the story of the Civil Rights Movement unfolded, visiting Atlanta, birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr., Montgomery, site of the bus boycott, Selma, where a seamstress ignited a revolution, and Birmingham, a city marked by tragedy, resilience, and triumph. On this tour we learn how courage reshaped a nation, and where the legacy of ordinary people achieving extraordinary change continues to inspire the world. find out more and register interest

This encompassing tour explores the sites of the Apache Wars and the USA’s Wild Southwest from Tucson to Santa Fe via Tombstone, the Chiricahua Apache heartlands, Fort Sumner, and strongpoints used to contain the Apache rebellion, including forts Bowie, Selden and Stanton. find out more and register interest

An 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. find out more and register interest

Combining the beauty, mysticism and wonder of Myanmar with the dramatic history of the Burma campaign against the Japanese from 1942-45. find out more and register interest

This 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. find out more and register interest

A winter weekend of expert-led talks, historic site visits, and convivial evenings. find out more and register interest

In 1842 the disastrous and humiliating campaign in which the British “were thrashed out of Afghanistan” ended, but it had severely damaged their reputation for invincibility in India and beyond. find out more and register interest

When 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. find out more and register interest

This 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. find out more and register interest

Our 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. find out more and register interest

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Shortly after his first abdication, in an emotional farewell to his Old Guard at Fontainebleau on 20 April 1814, Napoleon departed for exile on Elba. But less than a year later, in what became known as ‘The Hundred Days’ he was back in Paris. find out more and register interest

A fantastic opportunity to explore this major conflict of the medieval era visiting battle sites, engaging museums, castles, cathedrals and ancient buildings. This tour will give you a flavour of the period when England and her neighbour fought a nationalistic struggle spanning decades and leaving some of the most celebrated and evocative battle sites in English history. find out more and register interest

For a time British power in India – the jewel in the British Empire crown - hung by a thread. With so much at stake on both sides, it was a near run thing, with bravery and treachery in equal measure, and larger-than-life characters on each side. find out more and register interest

On this 4-night and 5-day tour we explore the sites connected with the Viking, Saxon and Early Christian history of England’s north-east. Travelling by coach through the ancient Kingdom of Northumbria we learn about the origins of the kingdom and the bitter fight against Viking incursions. find out more and register interest

The 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. find out more and register interest

St 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. find out more and register interest

This 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. find out more and register interest

The War Poets created some of the most powerful expressions of the human realities of the Great War which were instrumental in leading to a fundamental re-appraisal of the utility of war after the armistice and have moved generations of readers ever since. find out more and register interest

The 28-year-old Colonel Arthur Wellesley left England in command of the 33rd Foot and arrived in India in 1797. He swiftly established his innate ability and campaigned in the Mysore and Mahratta Wars, returning to England as a major general eight years later. This is a very special tour which traces the sites associated with the Master's time in India. find out more and register interest

This 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. find out more and register interest

From powerful modern history explored on our Holocaust History Tour, to ancient worlds brought to life on journeys like Pompeii and the Bay of Naples, and major turning points such as Napoleon in Italy, our tours combine expert interpretation with immersive travel experiences.

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