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The best things are worth waiting for... If you decided to wait a little longer for your next ancient world adventure and are now looking for that all-important first trip back, we do hope that our range of expert-led tours departing in the first quarter of 2022 will reward your patience. So, where can we take you from January to March? The answer, really, is everywhere! We have to start by introducing the launch of a brand new archaeological tour that will take you to Sudan, which has its first departure in February. This truly is a once-in-a-lifetime destination to visit and our itinerary offers the ultimate experience of this extraordinary country’s history, culture and archaeology. Led by Dr Jacke Phillips, this new 14-day tour will see you discover the great sites of the Nile as the first Egyptologists once did, from the pyramids of Meroë to the extensive array of prehistoric petroglyphs at Wadi Sabu. Hoping for a little winter sun after the season was spent mostly at home last year? We can help! From the blue-tiled cities of Uzbekistan to Oman with its beehive-shaped tombs, and from the bucket list-worthy destination of Easter Island to the ancient rockcut façades of Petra, make next winter one to remember and treat yourself to a memorable experience in a fascinating destination. If you don’t want to venture too far, we also have a couple of UK-based, shorter itineraries led by our esteemed expert Guide Lecturers that explore Viking and Roman history along with our country’s great cathedrals in a variety of interesting places on your doorstep. What makes winter a great time for archaeological travel? If you ask us, it’s a fantastic season to get out there and explore – particularly in the UK and mainland Europe – because the sites that are ordinarily teeming with tourists tend to be much quieter, meaning less queuing, better views and more time to soak in their histories in the company of your expert Guide Lecturer. Finally, this brings us to our Guide Lecturers themselves. If you’re wondering why you should choose Andante for your next archaeological adventure, the answer we will give every time is the knowledge, passion and sense of immersion that our guides bring to your overall experience. Quite simply, nothing compares to visiting an ancient site in the company of an archaeologist who has personally excavated there or an academic whose life’s work can help put what you encounter into social, cultural and historical context. You will have opportunities to talk with your guides about what you see, time to ask questions you’ve always been curious about and their expertise will accompany you every step of the way. This really is the best way to ‘do’ an archaeological tour and they can’t wait to welcome you. Best wishes, Jackie Willis CEO
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SOLO TRAVELLER SPECIAL OFFER Here at Andante Travels, we strive for excellence and we communicate regularly with our guests to understand how we can improve. Around half of our guests travel solo and many of them tell us that single supplements across the travel industry, including ours, are too high. They feel disadvantaged for travelling alone. We listened, and we have negotiated hundreds of places on a selection of our tours in 2022 at zero single supplement*. From the Isle of Man to Lebanon, Serbia to Namibia, you are sure to find an enticing tour with no single supplement to pay. There are even zero supplement places available on every departure of our best-selling Pompeii, Herculaneum & Classical Campania tour. This offer could save you up to £990 in addition to any applicable early booking discounts!
HUNDREDS OF PLACES WITH NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT TO PAY! A limited number of zero single supplement places are available on the following tours:
• The Archaeology of the Isle of Man Departing 20th June & 5th September
• Highlights of the Hebrides Departing 26th October
• Dordogne Cave Art Departing 19th April, 31st May & 28th June
• Pyrenees Rock Art Departing 6th June & 4th July
• Berlin - Beyond the Wall Departing 2nd June & 25th August
• Serbia - Land of the Iron Emperors Departing 16th May & 22nd September
• Hidden Rome Departing 18th February & 25th March
• Highlights of Pompeii Departing 14th February
• Tunisia - The Punic Wars Departing 23rd March
What’s more, we offer double rooms (for sole use) as standard for our solo travellers so you will never be stuck in a room with just a single bed, in a distant corner of a hotel. And our Tour Managers are experts in supporting solo travellers on the road. This is all part of our commitment to become the very best special interest travel company for solo guests.
• Pompeii, Herculaneum & Classical Campania
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Departing 14th March & 14th November
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• Puglia & Basilicata Departing 12th & 26th April and 27th September
• Romans on the Bay of Naples • Athens Departing 17th February
• Crete & Santorini Departing 12th April, 10th May, 20th September & 11th October
• Lebanon Departing 20th February, 6th May, 25th September & 4th December
• Saudi Arabia - Nabataeans & Rock Art Departing 6th December
• Uzbekistan Departing 18th March & 16th September
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*Zero single supplement places are available on 21 itineraries and 50 2022 departures. Between 3 and 10 zero supplement places have been allocated per departure and will be sold on a ‘first‑come, first-served’ basis. If you have already booked as a solo on one of these departures, we will apply a discount equivalent to the quoted single supplement to the remaining balance payable. This zero supplement offer may be combined with early booking discounts (if applicable) and the pay in full offer. Quoted maximum saving of £990 applies to Saudi Arabia in December 2022.
• Mongolia Departing 25th June
• Ethiopia - The African Empire Departing 9th October
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NEW FOR 2022
SUDAN
The Lost Kingdom of Nubia Have you ever wanted to gaze upon archaeological sites as the first Egyptologists once did? Join us and discover the hidden civilisations of Sudan, ancient Kush and Nubia, lords of the upper Nile and, at times, rulers of Egypt itself. We follow the path of the life-giving River Nile as it winds through the Sahara Desert in Sudan, exploring the remnants of Meroitic and other civilisations along the river valley. Beginning and ending in the capital Khartoum, we will explore northwards along the Nile valley to see an extraordinary range of sites and successive civilisations of great continuity over some five millennia. Desert roads, ferryboats and granite mountains make up a fantastic odyssey through one of the Africa’s most striking places.
Tour Highlights • Take in the pyramids and the royal necropolis at Meroë • View impressive petroglyphs in Wadi Sabu • Enjoy the sights and sounds of the historic and bustling capital city, Khartoum • Marvel at the beautiful temple of Amenhotep III at Soleb • Experience the grandeur of the mighty Nile that links our story together
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Day One | London - Khartoum We arrive late evening into in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, and head to our hotel. Day Two | Khartoum We meet as a group for a short briefing and then enjoy lunch together. In the afternoon we take a boat ride on the Nile to see the confluence of the White and Blue Nile rivers that makes Khartoum so unique and in the early evening we witness a traditional Dervish Ceremony. Day Three | Khartoum - Karima In the morning we visit the animal market in Omdurman, full of merchants selling cattle and camels, before our long drive to Karima. We travel across the Western Desert stopping en route at a tea house for a picnic lunch. We arrive early evening at the market town of Karima. Day Four | Karima – Old Dongola - Tombos Our first stop on today’s long journey is Estabel Fort, a Christian and Islamic fortress on a panoramic flat-topped mountain, then we make our way to Old Dongola, capital of the Nubian Christian kingdom of Makuria. Later, we visit El-Khandaq and cross again to arrive at Tombos. Day Five | Wadi Sabu & Sai Island We visit Wadi Sabu, home to an impressive array of prehistoric petroglyphs, and then we take a ferry to the island of Sai, an important archaeological area where we find remains from the Kerma, Egyptian, Meroitic and Christian civilisations. We return to Tombos in the afternoon. Day Six | Sedeinga, Soleb & Sesibi We journey to the west bank by ferryboat. We visit Sedeinga, a contrasting Egyptian pyramid cemetery with remains of over 80 monuments. We also visit the well-preserved temple built by Pharaoh Amenhotep III at Soleb and stop at the Sesibi temple before returning to Tombos. Day Seven | Tombos – Kerma - Karima Visit Tombos this morning, where we find inscriptions and an unfinished colossus of a Nubian king. We also visit Kerma, with its mud-brick ‘skyscrapers’ and burial mounds, and the New Kingdom site of Dokki Gel. Before moving on to Karima, we explore the temple at Kawa. Day Eight | Jebel Barkal, El-Kurru & Ez-Zuma Our day starts at the red sandstone mountain of Jebel Barkal. At its foot is a large temple of Amon, a Napatan royal pyramid cemetery and site museum. The ancient capital of Napata was located nearby and we drive to its earliest royal necropolis at the village of El-Kurru. We also visit the tumulus cemetery remains at Ez-Zuma and, time permitting, the petrified forest. Day Nine | Karima This morning we board a small motorboat for a voyage on the Nile to enjoy the stretches of far sands and cultivated islands along the river. We also visit the Ghazali Monastery, an 8th-11th century AD desert complex including the remains of the refectory, and the Pyramids of Nuri. Day Ten | Karima - Meroë Today we visit Karima’s market, which gives insight into the lives of local Sudanese people. We travel across the Bayuda Desert to Meroë, stopping for lunch en route. Tonight we stay at an encampment overlooking the royal pyramid cemetery, which affords a stunning sunset view. Day Eleven | Meroë Explore Meroë today. The most significant part of the site is its series of royal necropoleis, pyramid cemeteries of the ruling families. We see over 40 hilltop pyramids dating between 270 BC and 320 AD. Later, visit the ruins of the accompanying royal city and its temples. Day Twelve | Meroë – Musawwarat es-Sufra – Naga - Khartoum A morning visit to Musawwarat es-Sufra awaits, a totally unique and mostly religious centre in the desert. We then visit the site of Naga, where we find a temple dedicated to the lionheaded god Apedemak. Next, we visit our final temple of the day, dedicated to Amon. Days Thirteen & Fourteen | Khartoum - London Our final day in Khartoum starts at Omdurman, the old capital of Sudan. Here we see the Mahdi’s Tomb, we visit the Khalifa’s House and we explore Omdurman Market. In the afternoon we visit the National Museum, home to artefacts and several beautiful temples rescued by UNESCO, and we take an overnight flight back to London that arrives the next day.
Old Dongola in Sudan
24th Feb - 9th Mar | £5,995pp single supp £995 17th - 30th Nov | £6,295pp single supp £1,095 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/asud To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 237 067 5
MOROCCO & ANDALUCIA
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Where Africa and Europe meet Separated by only a narrow body of water, Morocco and Andalucía have exchanged peoples and cultural ideas for millennia. This twin-centre tour will see you explore the nexus between Africa and Europe, starting in the Roman period and continuing to the expulsion of Muslims and Jews in the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella. Discover unforgettable Roman ruins in both continents at Volubilis and Italica, and stunning Moorish architecture in the medinas and palaces of Fez and Marrakech, as well as in the palaces of Seville and Málaga. Other visits include the famous Alcazaba and the Jardin Majorelle. 1st - 18th March £5,245pp £5,095pp single supp £835 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/amas
Hassan Tower
ALGERIA
Roman Mauretania
Still one of the least visited countries in the world, access to Algeria’s ruinous Classical cities is now easier than it has been for some years – and we can take you. Wander along the perfectly preserved streets at the UNESCOlisted sites of Djémila and Timgad, gaze upon one of the Roman world’s most exquisite mosaics in Sétif, and tour the evocative ruins of Hippo Regius. There will also be visits to little-publicised museums along the way, which contain some truly outstanding artefacts displayed with great simplicity.
UNESCO-listed Timgad 6 To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 237 067
20th - 29th March | £3,995pp single supp £680 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/aalg
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El Djem amphitheatre
TUNISIA - THE PUNIC WARS
Stand before the mighty ancient amphitheatre of El Djem Tunisia – the land where the superpowers of Carthage and Rome clashed in three Punic Wars that determined the course of western history. Lasting more than 100 years, the conflict ultimately resulted in the destruction of Carthage and assured Roman ascendancy. On this tour, you will explore the ruins of the Roman era in the verdant North African countryside. From the ruins of Carthage itself, travel to the magnificent Roman cities and monuments of Tunisia. Visits include the amphitheatre at El Djem, the remote site of Dougga, Bulla Regia, and also the beautifully preserved Phoenician site of Kerkouane.
TUNISIA - NORTH & SOUTH
23rd - 31st March Price from £2,625pp single supp £325 £0 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/atun
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Carthage to the edge of the Sahara Home to some of the finest and best-preserved Roman cities in the world, Tunisia is an ideal destination for the archaeological traveller. Starting with Carthage and the early Punic colonies, travel south through the ruined towns of the high Roman Empire, where impressive public monuments and houses adorned with brightly coloured mosaics bear witness to the wealth once enjoyed here. See the highlights of Islamic culture in Kairouan, visit fortified Berber villages and the salt plains of the chotts alongside tours of Thuburbo Majus, the magnificent site of Dougga and one of the troglodyte houses that are scattered throughout Matmata. 5th - 19th March | £3,845pp £3,695pp single supp £480 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/anst
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CLEOPATRA’S EGYPT
A journey into the Hellenistic and Roman Kingdom Embark upon a journey into the Hellenistic and Roman Kingdom, travelling in the footsteps of Alexander, Cleopatra, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. In modern-day Cairo – the Roman Babylon – visit not only Roman and early Islamic remains, but delve back further in time to the early Pharaonic monuments located at Saqqara and Giza, and spend time poring over fascinating artefacts at the new Grand Egyptian Museum. Other visits include the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the underground Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, the Coptic pilgrimage centre of Abu Mina, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina – the modern library where superb mosaics recovered from the royal palace of the Ptolemies are on display. 31st Jan - 7th Feb | £4,425pp single supp £660 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/aceg
EGYPT
Highlights & discoveries
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Ancient Egypt’s archaeology is one of the most instantly recognisable of all the great civilisations, and its monuments are more than dry and dusty stones. Through the expertise of our Guide Lecturer, discover a narrative of power, vision and ambition. This adventure begins in Cairo and moves on to Luxor, before taking to the waters of the Nile for a cruise on to Aswan. Highlights include a visit to the impressive temple site of Abu Simbel, access to the grand gallery and royal burial chamber of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, and a tour of the Valleys of the Kings and Queens along with a visit to the well‑preserved tomb of Nefertari. 8th - 19th Feb | £5,925pp single supp £960 1st - 12th Mar | £5,975pp £5,825pp single supp £960 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/aegh Abu Simbel
EGYPT - OFF THE BEATEN TRACK An archaeological road trip from Cairo to Aswan
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Egypt’s best-known monuments, while unmissable, are often teeming with visitors. This tour, however, will take you off the beaten track to rarely visited sites that are truly spectacular and of the utmost archaeological importance. Geographically, culturally and historically comprehensive, this tour will take you from Cairo to Aswan while exploring sites such as Tell el-Amarna, the Temple of Hathor, the Tomb of Seti I and the richly inscribed rock-cut tombs at Qubbet el-Hawa. As this is something of a rarely done road trip, there are also visits to fascinating sites that include Tuna el‑Gebel, El-Tod and Gebel el-Silsila. 8 To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 237 067
20th Feb - 3rd Mar £5,675pp £5,425pp single supp £895 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/aebt
NEW FOR 2022
Olu Deniz Beach
WALKING THE LYCIAN WAY
Archaeological highlights along the Lycian Way
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Enjoy the archaeological highlights of the Lycian Way next year on this brand new tour. With a varied itinerary that blends some of the best walking – along what is generally regarded as one of the world’s great walking trails – with a fine mix of superb ancient sites, this eight-day tour is not to be missed. In addition to glittering turquoise seas, high peaks, immense beaches and remote villages, there will be visits to the ancient city of Patara, the atmospheric ‘Ghost Village’ of Kaya Köyü and to the waterfront ruins of Simena.
27th Mar - 3rd Apr £3,395pp £3,295pp single supp £535 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/awlw
Istanbul
THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE
Exploring the architecture of the Ottoman Empire’s three capital cities
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Over the course of this fascinating tour of the Ottoman heartlands, you will explore some of architect Mimar Sinan’s best works with a critical eye in the company of an expert Guide Lecturer. This tour will discover the three capital cities of the empire – first Bursa, then Edirne and finally Istanbul – and you will pay visits to the luxurious Topkapı Palace complex, the majestic Süleymaniye Mosque and the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne with its innovative design. There will also be a chance to wander along cobbled streets lined with beautifully restored Ottoman houses in quaint Cumalıkızık near Bursa and experience Istanbul’s Ottoman-era Spice Bazaar.
20th - 27th Mar £3,495pp £3,425pp single supp £695 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/agao
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Petra
LEBANON
Discover a wealth of history in this intriguing country
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Discover a wealth of history £100pp in this intriguing country over eight memorable days. Modern Lebanon is an interesting experience – Beirut is a vibrant, modern and stylish city with an air of affluence and ‘French polish’. But, not far away, in the hills and countryside beyond, there still exists a biblical feel in the villages and landscapes, which is explored on this tour. Visits include the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world at Byblos, the monumental Roman remains at Tyre, the great temple of Jupiter Heliopolis in Baalbek and the fascinating National Archaeological Museum. 20th - 27th Feb £3,795pp £3,695pp single supp £405 £0 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/aleb
JORDAN - PETRA & THE DESERT FORTRESSES
Spend two days in the evocative rock-cut city of Petra
While most escorted group tours spend just a day exploring the rock-cut city of Petra, our best-selling trip includes two full days there. Nothing can prepare you for a visit to Petra – the scale, the colours and the grandeur. In addition to a full discovery of this magnificent site, this tour also features visits to the well-preserved Roman town of Jerash with its Temple of Artemis, the mighty 12th century crusader castle at Kerak, and the spectacular desert of Wadi Rum, whose lunar-like scenery you will encounter from a fleet of 4x4s. 22nd - 31st Mar | £3,895pp single supp £660 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/ajor
OMAN
Explore Bronze Age tombs at the UNESCO-listed site of Bat
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The archaeology of Oman has only recently begun to be understood, but is now known to include a rich prehistory of Bronze Age tombs and Iron Age fortresses as well as Classical period trading settlements, and the mosques and emporia of the Islamic Age. Finally, the coastal forts and souks of the Sultanate were built to control an empire that stretched across the Gulf and along the African coast south to Zanzibar. Visit the UNESCO-listed Bronze Age conical tombs at Bat, the incredible Empty Quarter with its lost city of Ubar, rock art sites in Nakher and the stunning nature park of Wadi Darbat. 4th - 14th Feb | £4,995pp £4,845pp single supp £995 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/aoma
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UZBEKISTAN
Visit the UNESCO-listed sites of Bukhara & Samarkand
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Follow in the footsteps of history as you explore the sites and cities of the Silk Road, which once ran all the way from China to Europe, with Uzbekistan at its heart. The steppes, deserts, mountains, and gleaming blue-tiled cities tell a fascinating story of trade and conquest. Head out on the road to Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand – cities built to dazzle the travellers who have passed through for thousands of years. Observe avant-garde art at the Savitsky Art Museum, step inside the magnificent Bibi-Khanym Mosque and discover the mighty fortresses of Ayaz Kala on this 15-day tour. 18th Mar - 1st Apr | £4,745pp single supp £395 £0 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/auzb
GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL: INDIA
Kalta Minor minaret in Khiva
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Palaces & fortresses of Rajasthan Our brand new ‘Golden Age’ tours evoke the glamour and romance of travel in the 1920s and 1930s with stays in historic 5-star hotels, superb food and drink, and classic tour experiences – in the company of an expert Guide Lecturer. This northern India itinerary encompasses the ‘Golden Triangle’ of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, along with the blue city of Jodhpur, lakeside Udaipur, and the desert fortress city of Jaiselmer in addition to other cultural highlights. Explore UNESCOlisted sites, stay in luxurious accommodation and encounter Rajasthan’s historic highlights. 15th - 28th Feb | £7,945pp £7,695pp single supp £2,875 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/aiga
THAILAND & LAOS
Ancient Buddhist kingdoms
Mehrangarh Fort
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Make the most of your time away with a twin-centre tour that visits both Thailand and Laos. These ancient Buddhist kingdoms are truly captivating, home to spectacular scenery, magnificent temples, peaceful stupas and riverside villages with stories to tell. Discover the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, visit the mysterious megalithic site known as the Plain of Jars, and explore the great Khmer temples of Phimai, Prasat Hin Phanom Rung and Muang Tham – all built at the height of the Angkor Empire.
7th - 24th Feb | £6,195pp £5,995pp single supp £1,455 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/athl
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Temples at Tikal
GUATEMALA, HONDURAS & BELIZE
Discover archaeological treasures and a dramatic history
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Explore the enduring mysteries of a magnificent civilisation, which arose from the impenetrable jungles of Central America. A diverse range of landscapes await in this mysterious part of the world, and you will discover the region’s dramatic history, its vibrant colonial cities, the archaeological treasures housed in museums, and the stories found among ancient remains and cultures. Visits include the temples of Tikal, the well-preserved buildings of Antigua, the extensive ruined city of Copán, the Maya archaeological site of Quirigua, the remote jungle remains of Lamanai, and Xunantunich with its well-known Maya stucco friezes that depict dancing figures and ropes thought to signify those held by women in labour.
16th Feb - 1st Mar £7,075pp £6,775pp single supp £975 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/abel
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Moai at Easter Island
CHILE & EASTER ISLAND
Discover some of the world’s most enigmatic rock art Tick the iconic site of Easter Island off your archaeological bucket list and explore it in the company of a renowned expert. Situated in vast and often remote landscapes, this tour offers a chance to see some of the world’s most enigmatic rock art up close and personal. Travel down the coast of northern Chile and into the Atacama Desert before flying over the Pacific to Easter Island itself, where the sites we see in these seldom visited places are simply extraordinary - their gigantic scale makes us ask why and for whom such things were created. 12 To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 237 067
25th Feb - 13th Mar £9,995pp single supp £1,075 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/achi
Zero single supplement HIDDEN ROME places Special visit to the Mithraeum available of the Circus Maximus SAVE Rome is a familiar destination to £50pp many, but you’ve never explored it quite like this. This tour includes a plethora of special visits and we will grant you access to some of the most exquisite and important monuments. Visit the tombs of the Scipiones, the family that produced Hannibal’s nemesis, Scipio Africanus, as well as the catacombs of Saint Agnes on the Via Nomentana, built adjacent to one of the great churches of the age of Constantine. You will also explore the Mithraeum of the Circus Maximus, created beneath the stairs of the great altar of Hercules, and finally Nero’s Palace – the Domus Aurea. 18th - 24th Feb | 25th - 31st Mar £2,825pp £2,775pp single supp £345 £0 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/ahro
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Inside the Colosseum
POMPEII, HERCULANEUM & CLASSICAL CAMPANIA Exclusive access to the off-site Theatre of Herculaneum
One of our best-selling tours, this is the ultimate way to ‘do’ Pompeii. Nowhere in the world could give a deeper insight into Roman life than the dramatic seaside towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and there’s no better way to explore them than in the company of an expert archaeological guide. This tour includes several special experiences, including private access to the Theatre of Herculaneum, private access to the storerooms at Paestum Museum and private access to the Cave of Sejanus. You can also ascend the crater of Vesuvius, visit the newly excavated House of Leda in Regio V and discover off the beaten track villas at Stabiae.
17th - 24th Jan | £2,305pp £2,255pp single supp £155 £0 | 14th - 21st Mar | £2,325pp £2,275pp single supp £155 £0 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/apom
HIGHLIGHTS OF POMPEII An unbeatable introduction to ordinary Roman life at an iconic site
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If you’re looking for a more compact yet still complete Pompeii experience, our Highlights tour is ideal. Spend five days exploring the sites of the Bay of Naples, which include the ancient town of Herculaneum, the villa at Oplontis and the fabulous Archaeological Museum in Naples. There is, of course, a full day’s visit to Pompeii itself, where you will discover elite domus, industrial sites, bars serving ancient fast food and bakeries, as well as monumental public buildings such as baths and theatres. Travelling by the best routes to avoid crowds, explore sites that have only recently reopened to the public and those which have been newly excavated.
Pompeii
14th - 18th Feb | £1,635pp £1,595pp single supp £195 £0 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/asbp
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IMPERIAL MAJESTY IN RAVENNA & VENICE
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NEW FOR 2022
£100pp
Last bastions of the Byzantine Empire in northern Italy As an imperial city, Ravenna flourished and was adorned with churches decorated by the best Byzantine artists. Venice, which was part of the Exarchate of Ravenna, grew wealthy from its connection to the east, while becoming enriched by Byzantine culture, and this tour explores both destinations and their respective treasures. Enjoy two exclusive private evening visits to the Byzantine basilicas of San Vitale and San Marco, pay a private visit to the Biblioteca Marciana, and explore the unique Basilicas of Santa Maria Assunta in Torcello and Santa Maria e Donato in Murano. 30th Mar - 6th Apr | £3,375pp £3,275pp single supp £620 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/arvv
ROMANS ON THE BAY OF NAPLES New discoveries and highlights in the shadow of mighty Vesuvius
Basilica di San Marco
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The extraordinary Roman sites in the Bay of Naples have undergone an incredible regeneration in recent years. This beautiful stretch of coast, which was developed in the Roman era by elites and emperors in search of leisure, has witnessed exciting new archaeological activities, as well as an unprecedented number of newly-opened sites. With well-publicised new discoveries in Pompeii along with lesser-known openings of Roman sites in Positano and Boscoreale, as well as the excavations taking place in Terzigno and Somma Vesuviana, this tour offers a fresh take on Romans on the Bay of Naples while offering an up‑to-date examination of this prosperous and beautiful part of the ancient world. 14th - 21st Mar | £2,545pp single supp £0 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/arbn
ATHENS
A short break to this ancient capital, unimpeded by the usual crowds
Mehrangarh Fort
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Enjoy an informed and in-depth visit to this ancient capital unimpeded by the usual crowds. In the winter, the city belongs to the locals, the queues and crowds for the Parthenon melt away, there is space to gaze at its museum treasures and the dusty paths through the Agora grow greenery once again. Visits on this short break include the Acropolis and its fine museum, the National Museum of Athens and the Piraeus Archaeological Museum. There will also be a chance to explore Kerameikos with its Dipylon Gate remains and ancient cemetery that was excavated during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and we will pay a visit to Athens’ Agora, home to the Temple of Hephaestus. 17th - 20th Feb | £1,645pp £1,595pp single supp £145 £0 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/asat 14 To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 237 067
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Acropolis
Salisbury Cathedral
GREAT CATHEDRALS OF THE SOUTHWEST
YORK - FROM ROMAN TO VIKING
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Romanesque to Gothic
The transforming city – Eboracum, Eoforwic and Jorvik
This compact tour in the heart of south-western England offers you a memorable architectural journey through a collection of some of our country’s most glorious cathedrals. From the Norman Conquest to the 16th century Reformation, explore the breadth of the Middle Ages while enjoying behind-the-scenes access during visits to these magnificent edifices. The cathedrals visited over these three fascinating days include those located in Salisbury, Wells and Winchester, and you will also view one of the few original copies of the extraordinary Magna Carta, so crucial to shaping our legal systems.
During this three-day tour of York you will explore the city, looking in detail at the impact and legacy of its Viking settlers. Consider not only what the city was like before the Vikings arrived, but also how it was transformed by the influx of triumphant Scandinavians into a city of culture and learning, epitomised by the work of Alcuin. You will enjoy a special behind-the-scenes visit to the world-class Jorvik Centre, special access to the splendid Yorkshire Museum and ample time to explore the stunning cathedral of York Minster.
24th - 26th Mar | £645pp single supp £115 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/asca
25th - 27th Mar | £805pp £775pp single supp £210 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/asvi
COLCHESTER - CAPITAL OF BRITANNIA
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BEHIND THE SCENES IN ROMAN KENT
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Britain’s oldest town through the ages
Roman Kent, Canterbury, Dover & the ‘Saxon Shore’ forts
Spend three days in Essex exploring the first Roman capital of Britannia, Colchester – or Roman Camulodunum, in the company of an expert guide. This area boasts some of the most important archaeological remains surviving from Roman Britain and walking through the historic town we will find notable highlights, including the foundations of the massive temple of Claudius, the earliest and some of the best preserved Roman town walls, as well as an exceptional collection of mosaics. Peter Crummy, the Director of the Colchester Archaeological Trust, will also join you as you discover the Roman Circus – Britain’s only one.
Roman Kent formed the vital link between the often wayward province of Britannia and the continental Empire, with the English Channel the vital connective route between the two. Kent was not only densely populated but was also the industrial heartland of Roman Britain - through to the mid-3rd century AD. This is a special behind-the-scenes tour of the region, led by the Kentish Guide Lecturer Dr Simon Elliott, which explores the new excavations taking place. Visits include Reculver and Richborough, and the Classis Britannica (CLBR) fort and naval base at Dover. The tour ends at the civitates capital of Roman Kent – Canterbury.
25th - 27th Mar | £635pp £595pp single supp £195 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/ascb
18th - 20th Mar | £755pp £695pp single supp £195 Full details at andantetravels.co.uk/asrk To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 237 067 15
Study Days in 2022 Join our renowned expert Guide Lecturers for a day-long experience unlike any other. As part of a small group, you will enjoy special access to museums, galleries and archaeological sites that are otherwise closed to the general public, where you’ll encounter lectures, handle artefacts and learn more about your chosen subject. From ancient rock art and the UK’s rich Roman past, to tours of castles and even military history, we have something to satisfy every curiosity. Led by the likes of Professor Suzannah Lipscomb, Dr Paul Bahn and Colonel Paul Beaver, our Study Days offer bite-sized explorations of captivating themes, eras and topics. • Enjoy practical demonstrations, handling sessions, guided tours, walks and lectures • Small groups of like-minded individuals • We will grant you special access to museums, galleries and archaeological sites • Unique days out led by esteemed experts who will bring the past vividly back to life
Henry VIII - Hampton Court
Maritime Portsmouth
with Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb | 18th Feb, 7th Apr, 7th Jul & 23rd Sep | £200
with Dr Ian Friel | 16th Jul | £195
Human Osteoarchaeology at Winchester
Enjoy unique access to the archaeological process on one of the most important Anglo-Saxon research projects in Britain. You will have close-up views of features under excavation and the opportunity to handle pottery, animal bone, human remains and small finds. with Dr Neil Faulkner | 21st Jul & 1st Aug | £130
Spend a relaxing day visiting Henry VIII’s palace of pleasure – the extraordinary Hampton Court. In the company of Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb, you will trace the stories of Henry’s last four wives through their associations with the palace and visit its key parts.
Discover techniques used in the study of archaeological human remains through lectures and hands-on sessions with actual remains. Learn basic skeletal anatomy, how to lay out a skeleton, how to determine age and sex, and identify evidence of disease and trauma. with Dr Katie Tucker | 5th Feb, 19th Mar, 11th Jun, 10th Sep & 12th Nov | £185
Flinders Petrie & the Discovery of Egypt - London
This day is led by renowned Egyptologist Lucia Gahlin and it features a rare chance to handle Egyptian artefacts at the fantastic Petrie Museum in London, where you will enjoy special behind-the-scenes access as part of a small group of just 12 participants. with Lucia Gahlin | 22nd Apr, 24th Jun & 2nd Sep | £135
Spitfire Day at Biggin Hill
Get up close and personal with the fighter at one of the world’s leading Spitfire operators - the famous Battle of Britain fighter station, Biggin Hill. Enjoy a hangar tour, lectures, a chance to go behind-the-scenes and possibly even sit in a Spitfire’s cockpit. with Colonel Paul Beaver | 3rd May & 2nd Aug | £225
Roman London - What Lies Beneath
This is an introduction to the Roman Gallery of the Museum of London led by two people who know the collection best. With special access to the hidden world of Roman London including Billingsgate Roman House and Baths, go on foot discovering Roman Londinium. with Dr Simon Elliott | 9th May, 25th Jun, 19th Jul, 17th Aug & 17th Sep | £140
Ice Age Art at Creswell Crags
Experience a glimpse into the remote, enigmatic world of our Ice Age ancestors in the expert company of Dr Paul Bahn. During this unique day, you will see Britain’s only confirmed examples of Ice Age art as part of a small group of just 12 participants. with Dr Paul Bahn | 8th Apr, 27th May & 5th Aug | £145
Castles with Marc Morris - A Dover Study Day
On this Study Day, Dr Marc Morris – one of the country’s leading experts on castles – will explain everything you need to know about castles, including their origins and development in Britain. The day will take place at the fantastic Dover Castle in Kent. with Dr Marc Morris | 6th Jun | £170
Explore Lord Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory, the world’s oldest commissioned warship, and discover the story of Henry VIII’s flagship – the Mary Rose, in the fantastic museum. There is also special access to the stores of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
The Anglo-Saxon Agricultural Revolution
A Wessex Walk
Grasp this chance to walk among the great Neolithic monuments of Wessex - marvelling at the skill, ambition and sheer determination of the people who built them. Visit Avebury’s vast Neolithic Stone Circle and Silbury Hill in the company of our expert guide. with Mark Corney | 7th May, 1st Jul & 6th Aug | £75
Roman Chester
Join us in Chester for a guided tour of the Grosvenor Museum, which will include a special behind-the-scenes visit, before heading out into the city on a walking tour to see some of the Roman walls, the amphitheatre and Roman traces beneath street level. with Tony Wilmott | 11th Aug | £140
Hever Castle - Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn
Spend a day exploring Hever Castle, the family home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, and discover parts not usually accessible to visitors. There will also be talks by our expert guide on both the history of the castle and Henry’s relationship with Anne. with Dr Elizabeth Norton | 19th Aug & 22nd Sep | £200
Chieftans to Senators - Iron Age Roman Dorchester
Based in and around Dorchester, this study day will visit a range of sites dating from the 4th millennium BC to the 4th century AD. Explore Maiden Castle, Maumbury Ring, Colliton Park and also Dorchester County Museum’s Stores. with Mark Corney | 10th Jun, 29th Jul & 19th Aug | £130
Roman St. Albans
On this memorable day out, you will enjoy a tour of the Verulamium Museum (including specially arranged access to the archives) and a chance to see the visible Roman features and structures around this ancient city of Verulamium - modern day St. Albans. with Tony O’Connor | 18th Jun & 3rd Sep | £150
How to book your study day: Call today: 01722 237 067 Visit: andantetravels.co.uk/tours/study-days