Expert-led Tours – Spring 2021 Discover ancient treasures as the world reopens £99 LOW DEPOSIT
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FOR THE BEST PRICE* As the year progresses, tour prices will increase. To secure the best deal, it pays to book early as we have a selection of great offers available. Book before 28th February to enjoy £99pp low deposits and savings of up to £500pp.
HOPE BLOOMS AS SPRING APPROACHES Now that spring is on the horizon and the vaccination programme is finally underway, things are starting to feel more hopeful. The world is still out there and it will be waiting for us when we’re ready to return to our ancient-world adventures. In the meantime, we can at least start planning and give ourselves something to look forward to – especially now with our risk-free booking. There is an exciting selection of spring tours on offer that might inspire your wanderlust. From our best-selling Crete & Santorini tour to an archaeological discovery of Turkey’s South West and an exploration of French caves that will see you come face-to-face with rock art up to 30,000 years old, we hope to welcome you back with an expert-led trip to remember this spring. Things are starting to move in the right direction and we can’t wait to celebrate the ancient world with you in a destination filled with history. We also want to remind you that our special offers have been extended until the 28th February, meaning you still have time to take advantage of our low deposits of just £99pp as well as a chance to save up to £500pp if you pay in full at the time of booking. Additionally, our COVID-19 11-step action plan will continue to be in place to help keep you safe while on tour with us. This initiative includes steps such as being sent a ‘travel safe’ kit ahead of your departure, coaches that allow for social distancing, and enhanced heath and safety protocols throughout. It’s also worth noting that our travel insurance that includes specific cover for COVID-19 can be added to your booking for an extra fee. When it comes to your wellbeing, safety and desire to enjoy an ancient-world adventure in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, we really have thought of everything to help get you back out there with confidence. Best wishes, Jackie Willis CEO
OUR 11-STEP COVID-19 INITIATIVE IN ACTION You might be interested to know that thanks to our industry-leading 11-step action plan, we were able to operate some departures last year, including our popular Walking Hadrian’s Wall tour and Classical Sicily trip. Feedback from guests who travelled on these tours was positive and we were delighted to know that they felt safe, confident and supported on their ancient world adventures. Further details on the action plan are listed below, or you can read more at: andantetravels.co.uk/keeping-you-safe
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Free ‘Travel Safe’ kits for every guest, which include bottles of hand sanitiser, anti-bacterial wipes and face masks for every day of the tour in question, and will be sent out ahead of departure Enhanced health and safety audits Travel insurance with specific COVID-19 cover Distanced seating on our coaches Self-drive options available ‘Get me home’ service and private airport transfers available upon request COVID-19 protocols at our hotels and aboard our cruise ships Packed lunches and flexible dining options available throughout Flexible balance payment date and COVID-friendly refund conditions COVID-19 testing and medical training for tour staff Constant monitoring and post-tour tracing
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COVID-19 pre-departure cancellation up to £3,000 COVID-19 holiday curtailment up to £3,000 COVID-19 medical and other expenses up to £1,000,000 Standard (i.e. non-COVID-19) cover for cancellation, delay, missed departure, personal accident, personal property, personal liability, loss of passport and legal expenses
Image: Temples of Paestum Archaeological Site
EDGE OF EMPIRE
ARCHAEOLOGY & GHOSTS IN EAST ANGLIA
Romans in South Wales 3 Days
Departing May & September 2021
M. R. James & the supernatural Activity Level
From £575pp
4 Days
Departing May & November 2021
Activity Level
From £1085pp Tour Highlights • Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the National Roman Legion Museum in Caerleon in the expert company of Dr Mark Lewis • Visit the Roman legionary fortress at Caerleon, one of only three permanent fortresses in Britannia • Explore Caerwent with its impressive Roman wall, often described as the most significant Roman wall in all of Britain Southeast Wales presents some of the UK’s finest Roman remains, which invite us to consider both the lives of soldiers and the lives of ordinary people in a Roman-British town. Visit Caerleon, where remains of baths and an amphitheatre can be seen, and discover a site in Lydney where a Roman temple complex was excavated in the 1920s by Sir Mortimer Wheeler. Dates & prices per person
Tour Highlights • Explore the Neolithic flint mines at Grime’s Graves • Visit the reconstructed Saxon village at West Stow • Listen to James’ haunting classic ghost stories in truly atmospheric surroundings • Investigate Sutton Hoo, the burial place of kings and home to Britain’s richest archaeological find East Anglia’s rich archaeological heritage exists alongside fables, legends and stories, exemplified by the ghost stories of M. R. James. This tour showcases some of the area’s world-class archaeological sites and offers a peep behind the curtain into pandemonium as we follow James’ fiction between monuments. Dates & prices per person
Date
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Date
Twin/Dbl Share
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14th - 16th May
£575
£195
12th - 15th May
£1,085
£250
24th - 26th Sep
£575
£195
29th Nov - 2nd Dec
£1,085
£250
For full details of this tour visit andantetravels.co.uk/asse
For full details of this tour visit andantetravels.co.uk/amrj
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF MACBETH
Myth-making in 11th century Scotland 8 Days
Departing May 2021
Activity Level
THE PICTS IN PERTHSHIRE & ANGUS Warriors, monks & artists 4 Days
Departing May & September 2021
Activity Level
From £995pp
From £2,695pp Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights
• Discover the interesting history of Scottish royalty in the palaces of Glamis, Scone and Holyrood
• View unique collections of Pictish artefacts in the National Museum of Scotland
• Explore an array of little-known sites in Scotland, such as Birnie Kirk, Mortlach Parish Church and Spynie Palace
• Explore masterpieces of stone carvings, such as the Dupplin Cross and the St Andrews sarcophagus
• Admire romantic ruins, which include the fine cathedrals of both St. Andrews and Dunkeld
• Marvel at the battle between Anglo-Saxon and Pictish royal forces carved on the mighty Aberlemno stone
There are few plays as capitvating or enigmatic as Macbeth, just as there are few that are so closely linked with Scotland. This tour explores important artefacts and historic sites that will help untangle the story of Macbeth as well as the truth behind the play itself. We consider the reign of King James I/VI, the history of witchcraft in Scotland and also early history from Picts to the consolidation of Macbeth’s power.
The Picts were long considered a mysterious lost people from a dark age, but this tour explores how they helped lay the foundations of modern Scotland. Focusing on the rich heartland of Perthshire and Angus, we discover examples of the primary source of evidence they left behind – their stone sculptures.
Dates & prices per person
Dates & prices per person Date
Twin/Dbl Share
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Date
Twin/Dbl Share
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18th - 21st May
£995
£220
16th - 23rd May
£2,695
£470
14th - 17th Sep
£995
£220
For full details of this tour visit andantetravels.co.uk/aame
For full details of this tour visit andantetravels.co.uk/appa To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 190
DORDOGNE CAVE ART
Explore a range of stunning prehistoric cave sites 6 Days
From £2,395pp
Activity Level
Departing May & September 2021
Vividly brought to life in ochre and charcoal are wild animals and human figures up to 30,000 years old. Our expert guide will tell the story of the art, how it was discovered and what is known of the people who created it. We will see some of the world-famous rock art sites – taking you as close as it is possible to get to the lives of our most remote Ice Age ancestors.
Rouffignac Abri di Poisson Bordeaux
Tour Highlights
Lascaux
Le Thot
Cap Blanc Pech Merle
Les Eyzies
• Discover images from the world-famous painted cave of Lascaux at the new Interpretation Centre, Lascaux IV • Enjoy a tour led by our expert in both rock art and the archaeology of the last Ice Age • View the UNESCO-listed cave system at Grotte de Rouffignac
Cougnac
• Admire beautiful French landscapes and enjoy regional cuisine on this tour Guided by Dr Rob Dinnis Day One | London - Bordeaux We fly to Bordeaux, and then drive to our hotel in Les Eyzies. Day Two | Abri du Poisson - Laugerie Haute - Cap Blanc Our day begins at the rock shelter of Abri du Poisson. Our next stop is the fascinating site of Laugerie Haute, with remains of occupation dating from the Upper Palaeolithic. After lunch, we visit the excavations at Abri Pataud, where archaeologists have been attempting to trace artistic progress through the millennia. Then, it’s on to the Musée de l’Abri Cro-Magnon. Our day ends at the rock shelter at Cap Blanc, a rare example of Ice Age sculpted bas-reliefs. Day Three | Lascaux IV Centre - Le Thot This morning is dedicated to the newly established Lascaux IV Centre. Lascaux is the most famous and spectacular of all decorated caves, with hundreds of paintings and 1,500 engravings, best known for its depictions of aurochs, horses and deer. After, we visit the park at Le Thot, where animals that would have been extant in the Ice Age are bred and kept. Our final visit is to Lascaux II.
Day Four | Rouffignac - Font de Gaume We travel by electric train into the cave system of Rouffignac. Known as the Cave of the Hundred Mammoths, about one-third of all mammoth depictions known are located here. We drive on to Font de Gaume, the only decorated cave in France with multi-coloured paintings that remains open to the public. Listed as a UNESCO site, it is home to over 200 representations of animals. Day Five | Cougnac - Pech Merle Our first visit is to Cougnac – two caves are found here that contain the clawmarks of cave bears as well as stalactite and stalagmite formations. We also see paintings of mammoths, ibex, human type figures and megaloceros. Next, we continue to Pech Merle, with painted black outlines of aurochs, mammoth, spotted-horses, geometric shapes and handprints. This cave reveals a full repertoire of cave art techniques and material - it is truly thought-provoking and an unforgettable experience. Day Six | Bordeaux - London This morning, we transfer to the airport and catch our flights back to London.
To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 190
Join Rob in France on our 25th May departure.
Guided by Dr Paul Bahn Join Paul in France on our 7th September departure.
Price includes • Expert Guide Lecturer & Tour Manager • Entries to all sites & museums • All taxes & gratuities
Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport
Accommodation • Accommodation at Hôtel le Centenaire
Culinary inclusions • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 5 dinners • Water with all meals, wine & tea or coffee with dinner Cave visits may vary according to seasonal opening hours.
Dates & prices per person Date
Twin/Dbl Share
SS
25th - 30th May
£2,395
£225
7th - 12th Sep
£2,395
£225
For full details of this tour visit andantetravels.co.uk/ador Image: Rock art in Dordogne
ROMANS, VISIGOTHS & VIZIERS
Pay a memorable visit to the legendary Alhambra Palace 8 Days
From £2,675pp
Departing April & September 2021
Southern Spain, rich in precious metals, wine and olive oil, has attracted the attention of many would-be conquerors over the centuries. From North Africa came the Carthaginians, then came the Romans and then followed the Visigoths, who were vanquished by the Moors. From prehistory to the Renaissance, this tour progresses through the myriad ages of the region.
Activity Level
Córdoba Seville
Tour Highlights • Follow the scenic route of the Roman Via Augusta, an ancient road built to link Spain with Italy
Carmona
Granada
Málaga
• Tour the ruined Moorish palace of Medina Azahara, which is UNESCO-listed • Explore vibrant Seville, Moorish Córdoba and Granada – cities that offer unique insight into life in this Spanish region • Indulge in the traditional flavours of the country at each stop and see how the cuisine changes as we travel around Day One | London - Seville Today, we fly from London to Seville and transfer to our hotel. Day Two | Seville Our day begins at the Palacio le Lebrija, housing an Archaeological Museum famous for its Roman mosaics. Next, we visit the Seville Archaeological Museum, housing artefacts from the Neolithic period to the time of the Moors. After lunch, we explore the Cathedral of St. Mary of the See and the Real Alcazar. Day Three | Seville Drive north to Itálica, the birthplace of Roman Emperors Trajan and Hadrian, and home to Roman remains, ancient cobbled streets and one of the largest amphitheatres in the Empire. On our return to Seville, we visit the Metropol Parasol and explore its remains. Day Four | Seville - Córdoba This morning we travel to Carmona to explore the ruins of the ancient city. The most important finds on display among the collections in the Carmona Museum are the Tartessian and Roman remains, which we also see. In the afternoon, we drive to Córdoba, where we visit the Image: The ruins of Medina Azahara
archaeological museum, which is home to amazing artefacts. Day Five | Córdoba After breakfast, we venture out of the city to explore the ruined Moorish palace of Medina Azahara. Upon our return to Córdoba, we explore a city colonised by Muslims in the 8th century. We explore the Mezquita, a peerless mosque that transformed into an elaborate gilt cathedral in the 16th century. Lastly, we explore the atmospheric Jewish Quarter. Day Six | Córdoba Visit the archaeological park of Torreparedones, where we see a market and forum. Later, we visit the Baena Archaeological Museum. Day Seven | Córdoba - Granada Today is spent in Granada, exploring first the city and then the Granada Archaeological Museum. The highlight, however, is the Alhambra. Described by Muslim poets as a pearl set in emeralds, there are fewer places more glorious. Day Eight | Málaga - London We drive to Málaga and catch our return flights back to London.
Guided by Doru Bogdan Join Doru in Spain on our 12th April departure.
Guided by Dr Andy Fear Join Andy in Spain on our 6th September departure.
Price includes • Expert Guide Lecturer & Tour Manager • Entries to all sites & museums • All taxes & gratuities
Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport
Accommodation • Accommodation in Seville, Córdoba & Granada
Culinary inclusions • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 5 dinners • Water with all meals, wine & tea or coffee with dinner Please note, the order of visits may vary due to seasonal ferias and opening times.
Dates & prices per person Date
Twin/Dbl Share
SS
12th - 19th Apr
£2,765
£550
6th - 13th Sep
£2,675
£525
For full details of this tour visit andantetravels.co.uk/avis
To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 190
POMPEII, HERCULANEUM & CLASSICAL CAMPANIA
Exclusive access to the off-site theatre of Herculaneum 8 Days
From £2,475pp
Activity Level
Departing April & May 2021
Nowhere in the world gives a deeper insight into Roman life than the dramatic seaside towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Join our experts as they bring to life the ordinary people of these Vesuvian towns, and get lost in the past as we walk the ancient streets in the very footsteps of gladiators, slaves, senators and citizens.
Naples
Vesuvius Herculaneum
Tour Highlights • Private access to the theatre of Herculaneum, off-site and haunting
Oplontis
• Private access to the store rooms at Paestum, where Lucanian painted tombs closed to members of the public can be observed
Pompeii
Stabiae Cava de' Tirreni
• Enjoy visits to ‘off the beaten track’ villas at Stabiae • Private access to the Cave of Sejanus (Grotta di Seiano) and the adjoining Villa of Pausilypon with its dramatic coastal views • Explore the newly excavated House of Leda in Regio V Day One | London - Cava de’ Tirreni Today we fly from London to Naples and then we transfer to our hotel. Day Two | Cava de’ Tirreni - Paestum Our day begins at Paestum, ancient Poseidonia. Here, we see houses and public buildings from the Roman era, and then we enjoy a private visit to the museum’s store rooms. Day Three | Pompeii We devote the entire day to Pompeii, visiting well-preserved buildings that include an amphitheatre, theatre, bath houses, bars and even brothels. We also visit several villas that are newly reopened to the public. Day Four | Naples - Pozzuoli Our first visit of the day is to the great National Archaeological Museum in Naples. After lunch, we visit the impressive amphitheatre at Pozzuoli and then we are granted private access to the Cave of Sejanus. From here, we also visit the seaside villa of Pausilypon. Day Five | Stabiae Go off the beaten track today to the
villas of Stabiae, a Roman resort for the very wealthy. Visit the vast Villa San Marco and the Villa Arianna. During our time at the latter, we walk through its grand rooms, chambers and gardens. Free time follows this afternoon. Day Six | Vesuvius - Oplontis Today we hike the great crater of Vesuvius. Most of the journey is by bus, but the final part requires a short, yet rewarding walk. After lunch, we visit the amazing villa at Oplontis, which boasts sumptuous frescoes, a bath complex, swimming pool and slave quarters. Day Seven | Herculaneum The neighbouring town of Herculaneum awaits today and we begin with a private visit to the Theatre of Herculaneum, still buried beneath the pyroclastic flow. We then visit two on-site museums, including the Antiquarium, which houses artefacts recovered from the seafront. Ample time is then devoted to wandering around this incredible site. Day Eight | Naples - London After breakfast, our tour ends and we catch our return flight home to London.
To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 190
Price includes • Expert Guide Lecturer & Tour Manager • Entries to all sites & museums • All taxes & gratuities
Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport
Accommodation • Accommodation at the Hotel Scapolatiello or similar
Culinary inclusions • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 7 dinners • Water with all meals, wine & tea or coffee with dinner
Dates & prices per person Date
Twin/Dbl Share
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15th - 22nd Mar
£2,145
£135
19th - 26th Apr
£2,475
£135
3rd - 10th May
£2,695
£135
17th - 24th May
£2,495
£135
6th - 13th Sep
£2,475
£135
20th - 27th Sep
£2,475
£135
4th - 11th Oct
£2,445
£135
11th - 18th Oct
£2,475
£135
25th Oct - 1st Nov
£2,425
£135
For full details of this tour visit andantetravels.co.uk/apom Image: Pompeii
THE ETRUSCANS
Master craftsmen of early Italy 8 Days
From £2,575pp
Activity Level
Departing April & September 2021
Before the rise of Rome, the Etruscans dominated much of central Italy. Their cities today are either abandoned or lost beneath the area’s iconic medieval and renaissance towns, but traces of their existence remains. Discover hilltop settlements, spectacular finds, lavish painted tombs and even veritable cities of the dead on this alternative tour of Classical Italy.
Florence
Pisa Volterra
Colle di Val d'Elsa
Tour Highlights
Orvieto
• See the remarkable Banditaccia cemetery at Cerveteri, a real city of the dead • View the unique painted tombs of Tarquinia, the earliest fresco cycle in western art
Civita Castellana
Tarquinia
• Explore the dramatic medieval city of Orvieto and visit its great cathedral
Rome
• Admire incomparable collections of Etruscan artefacts in Rome’s Villa Giulia
Day One | London - Colle di Val d’Elsa We fly to Pisa and head to our hotel. Day Two | Volterra Our first day is spent in Volterra and we visit the Guarnacci Museum, famed for its cinerary urns. After lunch, we view Etruscan temple foundations and the Porta all’Arco in the town. Day Three | Florence This morning, we drive to Florence to visit its Archaeological Museum. The afternoon is free for us to explore. Day Four | Civita Castellana The day is spent at Chiusi, the key inland city of northern Etruria. The collections in the museum are drawn from the area and include chests and tomb markers in local sandstone. Later, we have special access to the highly decorated Tomb of the Lion and the Tomb of the Pilgrim. Day Five | Rome We pay a visit to Veii this morning and explore the remains of the Portonaccio Temple, dedicated to Apollo. In the afternoon, we visit the Villa Giulia Museum in Rome, which houses one of the world’s finest collections of Etruscan art and artefacts – including Image: Cerveteri
the masterpiece ‘Apollo of Veii’. Day Six | Tarquinia Today we explore Tarquinia, visiting the Archaeological Museum with its subterranean chamber tombs. Next, we visit the Monterozzi cemetery, where over 6,000 tombs were discovered. Day Seven | Orvieto Ancient Velzna – Orvieto – awaits us today. Etruscans established this location because of the excellent defensive opportunities offered by the spectacular volcanic citadel. We have free time to explore the town, which is home to two archaeological museums, ‘underground Orvieto’ and the renaissance cathedral. Later, we visit the Belvedere Temple Podium and the Etruscan cemetery of Crocifisso del Tufo, where family names are carved above the tombs. Day Eight | Civita Castellana - London Our tour culminates at the Banditaccia cemetery at Cerveteri, an extraordinary Etruscan site famed for its necropolis. Later, we transfer to Rome’s Fiumicino airport for our return flight.
Guided by Prof. Tony King Join Tony in Italy on our 25th April departure.
Guided by Dr Eireann Marshall Join Eireann in Italy on our 19th September departure.
Price includes • Expert Guide Lecturer & Tour Manager • Entries to all sites & museums • All taxes & gratuities
Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport
Accommodation • Accommodation at Hotel Palazzo Pacini & Hotel Relais Falisco or similar
Culinary inclusions • 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 7 dinners • Water with all meals, wine & tea or coffee with dinner
Dates & prices per person Date
Twin/Dbl Share
SS
25th Apr - 2nd May
£2,595
£355
19th - 26th Sep
£2,575
£380
For full details of this tour visit andantetravels.co.uk/aetr
To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 190
HIDDEN ROME
Special visit to the Mithraeum of the Circus Maximus 7 Days
From £2,645pp
Departing April & October 2021
Activity Level
Rome is the pivotal city of Europe, a capital that has dominated the history of the last two millennia. This tour will take you to some of Rome’s greatest monuments, but also to some of its most secret – through catacombs and tombs, and from temples to villas. It offers a chance to see the Imperial City from a new point of view – and one most visitors never get to see.
Tour Highlights • Explore the underground ruins of Nero’s infamous Golden House, a revolution in architecture and luxurious design • Pay a visit to the wonderfully preserved port city of Ostia Antica, which kept the capital of an Empire both fed and supplied • Drive along the Appian Way, visiting the Villa of the Quintilii and also the Circus of Maxentius Day One | London - Rome Today we fly to Rome and transfer to our hotel, located in the heart of the city. Day Two | The Appian Way On the Appian Way, we visit some of the villas. We see the vast suburban estate of the Quintili, so sumptuous that the Emperor Commodus executed its owners and confiscated it. We proceed to the Villa of the Emperor Maxentius, built in order to be a dynastic centre for his family. In the afternoon, we visit the Baths of Caracalla, capable of accommodating thousands at a time. Day Three | Golden House - Colosseum This morning we visit the Golden House. Built by Emperor Nero after the great fire of Rome, it included artificial lakes, fountains and vineyards. More underground surprises follow at the Church of San Clemente and the iconic Colosseum, where we take an unusual tour of its subterranean areas. Day Four | Aventine Hill Walk through part of the Field of Mars, visiting well-known sites like the Pantheon. Free time follows later.
Day Five | The Field of Mars We visit the Cripta Balbi, one of the most important excavations undertaken in recent decades, where the change from ancient to modern was examined in a ground-breaking exploration. Later, we explore the Forum Boarium with the temples of Portunus and Hercules, and visit the churches of Santa Maria in Cosmedin and San Giorgio in Velabro. After lunch, we visit the Mithraeum of the Circus Maximus and we ascend the Aventine Hill to visit Santa Sabina. Day Six | Aurelian Walls We begin at Santa Constanza, built as a mausoleum for the sister of Constantine the Great. Next, we visit the catacombs below the Church of San Agnese. Finally today, we head to the Aurelian Walls and visit the Columbarium of Pomponius Hylas and the Tomb of the Scipiones. Day Seven | Ostia Antica - London A morning drive brings us to Ostia Antica, which was Rome’s great harbour centre. Its level of preservation is comparable to Pompeii. After, we return to the airport and catch our included flight back home to London.
To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 190
Guided by Dr Andy Souter Join Andy in Rome on 23rd April.
Guided by Valerie Higgins Join Valerie in Rome on 22nd October.
Price includes • Expert Guide Lecturer & Tour Manager • Entries to all sites & museums • All taxes & gratuities
Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport
Accommodation • Accommodation at the Albergo Santa Chiara
Culinary inclusions • 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 4 dinners • Water with all meals, wine and tea or coffee with dinner
Dates & prices per person Date
Twin/Dbl Share
SS
23rd - 29th Apr
£2,645
£325
22nd - 28th Oct
£2,645
£325
For full details of this tour visit andantetravels.co.uk/ahro Image: Inside the Colosseum & Fountain of Tritons
CLASSICAL SICILY
Special access to the glittering Cappella Palatina 10 Days From £3,495pp
Activity Level
Departing April - October 2021
The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily is arguably home to the richest history of any region in Italy. On this sun-soaked island, we discover wonderfully preserved Greek temples, Roman villas and even Norman cathedrals – many of which are replete with mosaics. This tour showcases monuments from all cultures that found their homes here. Palermo
Tour Highlights • See the cathedral at Monreale, which is covered with opulent mosaics
Marsala
• Gaze upon exceptional mosaics at the Villa Romana near Piazza Armerina
Selinus
• Discover the legendary Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO site
Morgantina
Agrigento
Syracuse
• Visit Arab-Norman churches with their heady fusion of Byzantine and Arabic art
Noto
• Enjoy privileged special access to the Cappella Palatina during a private evening visit, where we can marvel at its golden interior Day One | London - Catania We fly to Catania and then transfer to Palermo, Sicily’s vibrant capital. Day Two | Segesta - Monreale After breakfast, we drive out to the ancient Greek city of Segesta to see its unfinished 5th century Doric temple and remains of a hilltop theatre. Later, we visit Monreale and discover an opulent Norman-Byzantine cathedral and abbey. Day Three | Palermo Today we enjoy the delights of Palermo, starting at the Archaeological Museum, then moving on to the church of La Martorana and Chiesa di San Cataldo. After lunch, we visit Palermo Cathedral and this evening we have a private visit at the glittering Cappella Palatina. Day Four | Marsala - Motya We drive to Marsala and visit the museum with its remains of a Carthaginian warship sank in the first Punic War. After lunch, we cross by boat to the island of Motya and visit the site and the Archaeological Museum there. Day Five | Selinunte We start at the quarries of the Cave di Cusa and then travel on to Selinus to see Image: Valley of the Temples
the temples of the eastern sanctuary, including the incredible Temple G – one of the largest of the Greek world. Our day ends at the Acropolis of Selinus. Day Six | Agrigento Our day is spent exploring the remains of Agrigento and visiting the Valley of the Temples. We also view remains of the huge Temple of Olympian Zeus. Day Seven | Piazza Armerina Morgantina Travelling through central Sicily, we stop at the Villa Romana del Casale to see its superb collection of mosaics. From here, it’s on to Morgantina, which is home to exciting remains and finds. Day Eight | Syracuse Today we visit Syracuse’s Paolo Orsi Archaeological Museum and then we move on to the Neapolis Archaeological Park. Later, we visit Ortygia. Day Nine | Ortygia - Noto Enjoy free time in Ortygia and then we visit UNESCO-listed Noto. Later, we visit the late Roman villa at Tellaro. Day Ten | Catania - London After breakfast, we catch our flight back to London.
Catania
Price includes • Expert Guide Lecturer & Tour Manager • Entries to all sites & museums • All taxes & gratuities
Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport
Accommodation • Accommodation at Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa, Hotel Carmine, Hotel Costazzurra & Hotel Alla Guidecca or similar
Culinary inclusions • 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners • Water with all meals, wine & tea or coffee with dinner
Dates & prices per person Date
Twin/Dbl Share
SS
22nd Apr - 1st May
£3,495
£470
13th - 22nd May
£3,495
£470
2nd - 11th Sep
£3,545
£470
9th - 18th Sep
£3,545
£470
30th Sep - 9th Oct
£3,495
£470
21st - 30th Oct
£3,495
£470
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THE VIA FLAMINIA
Venture through the stunning heart of Italy 10 Days From £2,995pp
Activity Level
Departing May 2021
The Via Flaminia, traversing the Apennines, remains the best way to navigate through central Italy. Originally built in the 3rd century BC, in order to facilitate the transport of grain to Rome, the Via Flaminia crosses through some of the most breathtaking parts of the country, from Rome to the heart of Umbria and into Rimini.
Bologna
Rimini
Pesaro
Tour Highlights
Gubbio
• Enjoy a private visit to the extraordinary Hypogeum of the Volumni, a tomb located on the outskirts of Perugia
Assisi Perugia
• Tour Assisi with its spectacular Basilica of San Francis and enjoy private visits to both the amazing Domus del Larario and the Domus di Properzio
Day Six | Spello & Spoleto We visit Spello to see the Villa of the Mosaics and the Roman arch. Next, it’s the Temple of Clitumnus and Spoleto. Here, we see remains of the Roman theatre, the triumphal arch and the Domus of Vespasia Polla, as well as the fine Cathedral of Spoleto. Day Seven | Carsulae & Otricoli Discover Carsulae, which has a section of the Via Flaminia framed by the Arch of St. Damian. After lunch, we head to Otricoli before journeying to Rome, seeing the Milvian Bridge on the way. Day Eight | Rome We venture to the Roman Forum, where all Roman roads started. Here, we see newly opened sites such as the Aula Isiaca and Domitian’s Ramp. We end our day at the Palatine. Day Nine | Rome Via the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, we reach the Porta del Popolo, where the Via Flaminia entered Rome. We walk down the Via Flaminia to the Ara Pacis and the Mausoleum of Augustus. Day Ten | Rome We visit Ostia Antica and then fly home.
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Spello Spoleto
Carsulae
• Visit the city of Gubbio to examine the Iguvine – rare bronze inscriptions
Day One | London - Rimini We fly to Bologna from London and travel onwards to our hotel. Day Two | Rimini & Pesaro Today we explore ancient Ariminum, the end of the Via Flaminia. We see Tiberius’ Bridge and Augustus’ Triumphal Arch as well as the Domus of the Surgeon. After lunch, we make our way to Pesaro to explore the Domus of the Via dell’Abbondanza and the cathedral. Day Three | Fossombrone & Gubbio See the bridges at Fossombone and Cagli as well as the Roman theatre and unique Iguvine Tablets in Gubbio. Day Four | Perugia We explore Perugia, starting with a private visit to the Hypogeum of the Volumni, the superb archaeological museum and the ancient gates. Free time follows in the afternoon. Day Five | Assisi Travel to Assisi for private visits to the Domus del Larario and the Domus di Properzio. We continue to the ancient forum and the Temple of Minerva before viewing the Basilica of San Francesco and enjoying free time in Assisi.
Fossombrone
Otricoli
Rome
Guided by Dr Eireann Marshall An Honorary Research Fellow for the Open University, Eireann won Wanderlust’s Top History & Culture Guide title in 2019.
Price includes • Expert Guide Lecturer & Tour Manager • Entries to all sites & museums • All taxes & gratuities
Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport
Accommodation • Accommodation at the Villa Adriatica, Hotel La Rosetta & Hotel Universo
Culinary inclusions • 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 7 dinners • Water with all meals, wine & tea or coffee with dinner
Dates & prices per person Date
Twin/Dbl Share
SS
24th May - 2nd Jun
£2,995
£385
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EPIRUS & MACEDONIA
Ancient kingdoms of Northern Greece 10 Days From £3,495pp
Departing April - September 2021
Activity Level
Follow in the footsteps of conquerors and cross mountainous landscapes in the two northern kingdoms of ancient Greece. Epirus boasts famous sanctuaries and monuments to victory, while mosaics, palaces and painted tombs survive in Macedonia’s Verghina and Pella. Then, we travel on to Meteora, where Byzantine monasteries perch precariously on pinnacles of rock.
Tour Highlights • Explore ancient Pella, famous birthplace of Alexander the Great • Visit the richest ancient burial ever found in Europe – the tomb of Philip II – and its extraordinary museum • See the vertiginous 14th century Meteora monasteries, each perched boldly on a separate crag • Spend time exploring the wonderful ancient sites of Thessaloniki and its important museums Day One | London - Thessaloniki We fly from London to Thessaloniki and transfer to Ioannina over the Pindus Mountains to arrive at our first hotel. Day Two | Nikopolis - Orraon Today we drive to Nikopolis and visit the Actian sanctuary with its altar, theatre and stadium. Later, we visit Orraon, an Epirote-Molossian city with some very well-preserved houses. Day Three | Nekromateion - Kassope We head to the Ionian coast and visit the Nekromateion of the Acheron. A controversial site, it might have been part of the oracle of the dead known from classical sources. Next, it’s on to the Hellenistic city of Kassope. Day Four | Dodona - Arta Our journey leads us to Dodona to view the shrine and oracles of Zeus, where he spoke via the rustling of leaves in an oak tree. We drive to Arta and visit the archaeological museum, the church of Panagia Parigoritissia and the bridge. Day Five | Ioannina We get to know Ioannina this morning, visiting the Archaeological Museum. Image: Kassope
Next, we take a walking tour of the Castro with its museums and our afternoon is free to explore the city. Day Six | Ioannina - Meteora A drive to Meteora allows us to spend all day wandering among the vertiginous monasteries here, dating back to the 14th century. We visit several of them. Day Seven | Dion - Thessaloniki Travel through the Vale of Tempe, a gorge thought to be the haunt of Apollo and the Muses. Visit Dion at the foot of Mt Olympus and head to Thessaloniki. Day Eight | Thessaloniki - Pella We explore Thessaloniki, visiting the Agora, Roman forum and late Roman palace complex of Galerius. Later, we travel to ancient city of Pella and see its agora, houses and outstanding mosaics. Day Nine | Thessaloniki - Verghina This morning we visit the Archaeological Museum and the adjacent Byzantine Museum. Later, we drive to Verghina to visit the tomb of King Philip II. Day Ten | Thessaloniki - London Today we transfer to the airport and catch our flight back to London.
Price includes • Expert Guide Lecturer & Tour Manager • Entries to all sites & museums • All taxes & gratuities
Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport
Accommodation • Accommodation in Ioannina, Meteora & Thessaloniki
Culinary inclusions • 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches & 8 dinners • Water with all meals, wine & tea or coffee with dinner
Dates & prices per person Date
Twin/Dbl Share
SS
5th - 14th Apr
£3,495
£540
24th May - 2nd Jun
£3,325
£475
27th Sep - 6th Oct
£3,345
£475
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CRETE - FROM WEST TO EAST
Chania to Sitia
10 Days From £2,995pp
Departing April & September 2021
Crete is defined by the breadth of its history, from the labyrinthine palaces of the Minoans, through Venetian control and to wartime resistance. We follow the coastline, exploring world-class archaeological sites and getting to grips with local history and culture as we enjoy the food, wine and dramatic landscapes of this beautiful island.
Tour Highlights • Travel to stunning Sissi to visit the excavations on Kephali Hill • Discover the lesser-known archaeological remains of Vathypetro and Mochlos, as well as the famous Minoan palaces
Activity Level
Chania Phalasarna
Aptera
Herklion Knossos Vathypetro
Agia Triada
Malia
Sisi Elounda Sitia Gournia
• Explore Aptera, the mythological setting for the battle between the Sirens and the Muses • Investigate the narrow alleys and winding streets of the pretty Venetian quarter of Chania
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Images left to right: Spinalonga, Gournia & Aptera
Day One | London - Chania Today we fly from London to Chania and transfer to our hotel. Day Two | Chania Today we delight in the lovely harbour town of Chania, with its charming Venetian architecture. We start with the Archaeological Museum, housed in the Venetian Gothic former Church of San Francesco – turned into a mosque in the Ottoman period – where we see a plethora of remains dating from the Neolithic to the Roman periods. Highlights of this museum include Minoan ceramics and terracotta figures of bird-faced women, as well as a 3rd century mosaic dating from the Roman period. In the afternoon, we will have a walking tour of its pretty Venetian quarter, including the narrow alleys of the Kastelli region and the wider streets of the Jewish district which dates to the 16th century when Jews, exiled from Spain and Southern Italy, made their home here. Day Three | Kissamos - Phalasarna Today begins at Kissamos Archaeological Museum, housed in a Venetian building called the Dioikitirio, which displays artefacts from the Neolithic period to late Antiquity. Highlights include stunning mosaics from the Roman period, as well as a Hellenistic tomb. We continue to the ancient city of Polyrhenia, whose acropolis looking out over the Cretan sea is dominated by an imposing Byzantine fortification. We end the day at the Hellenistic town of Phalasarna, where see impressive remains of fortifications built to protect the harbour, including five towers and a curtain wall. Day Four | Aptera - Heraklion Leaving Chania, we visit Aptera, whose stunning and strategic positioning ensured it was powerful from the Minoan to the Hellenistic periods. Here, we see remains of a 12th century monastery dedicated to St. John Theologos, as well as the remains of a Classical temple and an impressive Roman cistern. We continue to Heraklion, stopping en route to explore the excellent new Museum of Eleutherna in Rethymnon, which displays finds from Eleutherna, including an archaic statue – the Lady of Eleutherna – reminiscent of the statue of Demeter, known as the Lady of Auxerre in the Louvre, and grave goods from the Bronze Age. Day Five | Knossos - Vathypetro This morning we visit the world-famous site of Knossos, which boasted a population of 100,000 at its height in the 18th century BC and which was settled from as early as the 7th millennium. The palace, controversially reconstructed by Arthur Evans, was the civic and religious centre of the settlement, as well as the residence of the King. We continue to the Minoan site at Vathypetro, a 16th century BC complex that includes a wine press and farmhouse. We return to Heraklion and visit the Archaeological Museum, where exhibits include brightly coloured wall paintings from the Minoan palaces. Day Six | Gortyn - Ayia Triadha We start at the important Graeco-Roman site of Gortyn, which contains a number of impressive ruins, including a praetorium that housed the governor of Crete and Cyrene and an odeon. It is justly famous for being the locus of the oldest and most complete Classical law code, inscribed on stones reused in the Trajanic period and now on display on site – though parts are in the Louvre. We proceed to Phaistos, inhabited from the 5th millennium BC, it is the site of two palaces from different periods that were abandoned by the Mycenaean period. Mentioned by Homer, Phaistos is described in artefacts with Linear A inscriptions found on the site. We end at Ayia Triadha, a Middle Minoan – 16th century – small palace that has preserved a number of Linear A tablets.
Day Seven | Gournia - Elounda This morning we explore the well-preserved late Minoan town of Gournia, whose strategic position made it the most important trading centre in Minoan Crete. Here we see impressive remains of 60 houses, a so-called palace as well as a cemetery, all of which were linked by a road that still survives today. After lunch we go by boat to the tiny island of Mochlos, which may have been connected to the island in the Minoan period. Here we see remains that date from the Minoan era up to the Hellenistic period and beyond. Notable are the hoards of metal found on the islands, as well as a Minoan necropolis. Day Eight | Malia - Sissi Today we visit the Palace of Malia, one of the largest Minoan sites, which includes a late Minoan palace that has a large central courtyard as well as impressive monumental façades. We continue to the nearby site of Sissi, which has been excavated for the last 10 years, revealing settlements from the early and middle Minoan periods, including graves with rich finds. The afternoon is free for us to relax in Elounda, where we can simply unwind or take a boat trip to the evocative former leper colony on Spinalonga island. Day Nine | Sitia We travel east to the seaside town of Sitia, where we visit the Archaeological Museum. It houses important finds from Eastern Crete, including a beautiful gold and ivory Minoan statuette found in Palaikastro, along with Linear A tablets and enormous ceramic pots from the palace of Kato Zakros. We proceed to the nearby site of Petras, excavated as part of ongoing research to establish the Minoan settlement patterns in this area. Here, a sizeable building once two storeys high has been found, along with Linear A tablets and even a drainage system. Day Ten | Heraklion - London We return to Heraklion for our flight back to London.
Guided by Dr Sandy MacGillivray Join Sandy in Crete on our 6th April departure.
Guided by Dr Christina Hatzimichael-Whitley Join Christina in Crete on our 7th September departure.
Price includes • Expert Guide Lecturer & Tour Manager • Entries to all sites & museums • All taxes & gratuities
Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport
Accommodation • Accommodation in Chania, Heraklion & Elounda
Culinary inclusions • 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 9 dinners • Water with all meals, wine & tea or coffee with dinner
Dates & prices per person Date
Twin/Dbl Share
SS
6th - 15th Apr
£2,995
£335
7th - 16th Sep
£3,295
£405
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CRETE & SANTORINI
Rise and fall of the Minoan civilisation 8 Days
From £2,495pp
Departing April - October 2021
The Minoans are known for their incredible labyrinthine palaces - the greatest of which is at Knossos, where Theseus defeated the Minotaur. Our journey across these two beautiful islands will showcase the architectural and artistic skills of this Bronze Age civilisation, whose writing, ambition and organisation profoundly influenced ancient Greece’s development.
Activity Level
Fira
Akrotiri
Tour Highlights • Tick the mighty Palace of Knossos off your archaeological bucket list • Explore the city of Akrotiri – the “Pompeii of the Aegean” – and admire the fascinating frescoes on display in the museum
Heraklion Knossos Vathypetro
• Take a boat trip to the island of Spinalonga, a former leper colony, where we will explore the abandoned buildings and its history • Visit the vast Archaeological Museum in Heraklion and view its fascinating collections Day One | London - Santorini We depart from London and fly to Santorini, where we transfer to our hotel and stay for the next two nights. Day Two | Fira - Akrotiri Our day begins at the Prehistoric Museum in Fira, home to wall paintings from the Minoan buildings at Akrotiri. We then continue to Akrotiri itself, destroyed by a volcanic eruption in around 1500 BC and well-preserved. Day Three | Thera - Heraklion After breakfast, we journey up winding roads to the ancient city of Thera, some 360m above sea level. Later, we visit the Byzantine cathedral of Panagia Episkopi and then catch a boat over to Heraklion. Day Four | Palace of Knossos Vathypetro The world-famous Palace of Knossos awaits and then we visit the country house and outbuildings of Vathypetro. Later, we visit the exceptional Heraklion Museum, home to exquisite artefacts. Day Five | Gortyn - Palace of Phaistos We visit Ayia Triada, a grand but ruinous
Bronze Age villa that has yielded more examples of Linear A tablets than any other site of its kind. The Palace of Phaistos is next and then it’s on to the site of Gortyn, where 5th century stone blocks inscribed with the law codes of classical Greece can be seen. Day Six | Palace of Malia - Gournia Our day starts at the Palace of Malia, significant for its grand façades and size. We then visit the late Minoan town of Gournia, one of the few sites in the region to have been fully excavated. In the afternoon, there’s an option of a boat trip to the island of Spinalonga, a former leper colony in use until 1962. Day Seven | Mochlos This morning, if the weather permits, we can take a boat over to the tiny island of Mochlos. Pit graves and tombs have been found here, and the excavations are ongoing. Free time follows later. Day Eight | Sissi - London This is our last morning in Crete, but we enjoy a visit to the fascinating excavations on Kephali Hill in Sissi before we catch our flight to London.
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Palace of Phaistos
Sissi Elounda Chamaizi
Gortyn
Gournia
Price includes • Expert Guide Lecturer & Tour Manager • Entries to all sites & museums • All taxes & gratuities
Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport
Accommodation • Accommodation in Santorini, Heraklion & Elounda
Culinary inclusions • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 6 dinners • Water with all meals, wine & tea or coffee with dinner
Dates & prices per person Date
Twin/Dbl Share
SS
20th - 27th Apr
£2,595
£280
11th - 18th May
£2,495
£280
21st - 28th Sep
£2,695
£285
12th - 19th Oct
£2,595
£285
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CAPPADOCIA & SOUTH EAST TURKEY
From central Anatolia to the Euphrates 11 Days
From £3,795pp
Departing May & September 2021
The Tigris and Euphrates both rise in the mountains of Turkey and flow south into the Persian Gulf. The Fertile Crescent saw the birthplace of agriculture and the first domestication of cattle, goats, sheep and pigs. Prior to this agricultural revolution, hunter-gatherers built the remarkable temple complex at Göbekli Tepe.
Activity Level
Ankara
Tour Highlights
Cappadocia
• Walk up to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nemrut Dag, where huge statues of Greek-Persian gods and the kings of Commagene stand imposingly
Adiyaman
• Explore the beautifully laid-out Zeugma Mosaic museum in Gaziantep
Andana
• See the excavations at Göbekli Tepe, where megaliths pre-date Stonehenge by an impressive 7,500 years
Șanliurfa Gaziantep
Gobekli Tepe
• Visit the volcanic landscapes in Cappadocia and the soft rock hewn out in the Byzantine-era to create underground cities Day One | London - Cappadocia We fly to Kayseri Airport via Istanbul from London and transfer to our hotel. Day Two | Cappadocia Our explorations of Cappadocia begins with a visit to the beautiful Ihlara Valley. We see rock-cut churches here and then move on to Aşıklı Höyük, a settlement mound comprised of layers dated between 8200 and 7400 BC. Day Three | Cappadocia This morning we visit a local cooperative and see how the people there make traditional carpets. Our day continues at the unique Goreme Open Air Museum. Day Four | Cappadocia - Adana We head south, stopping en route at the underground city of Derinkuyu. From here, we cross the Taurus range and arrive at Adana, where we stay tonight. Day Five | Adana - Gaziantep Visit Adana Archaeology Museum and then the 8th century BC fortress palace of Karatepe, now located in an archaeological park. Day Six | Gaziantep Today we explore Gaziantep, paying a Image: Cappadocia
visit to the Zeguma Mosaic Museum. We also visit the town of Halfeti, where houses and minarets can be seen emerging from the water. Day Seven | Gaziantep - Adiyaman We walk around historic Gaziantep, visiting the Medusa Roman Glass Museum and Gaziantep citadel. Later, we take the long but scenic road north to overnight at Adiyaman, at the foot of 7,000 ft high Mount Nemrut. Day Eight | Adiyaman We visit the Roman bridge at Cendere, the Karakus (Black Bird) Tumulus and the hilltop site of Mount Nemrut. Day Nine | Adiyaman - Sanliurfa This morning we drive to Şanlıurfa and view the Pools of Abraham. Later, we visit the labyrinthine bazaar and enjoy views over the old city from the citadel. Day Ten | Sanliurfa - Göbekli Tepe Our last full day is dedicated to the excavations at Göbekli Tepe and we also visit Şanlıurfa Museum complex. Day Eleven | Sanliurfa - London We catch our return flight back to London today.
Guided by Terry Richardson Terry is a specialist in ancient history and classical civilisations. He is also the author of ‘Rough Guide Istanbul’.
Price includes • Expert Guide Lecturer & Tour Manager • Entries to all sites & museums • All taxes & gratuities
Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport
Accommodation • Accommodation at Best Western Premier Cave Hotel, Otel Seyhan, Grand Gaziantep Hotel, Grand Isias Hotel & Manici Hotel, or similar
Culinary inclusions • 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 10 dinners • Water with all meals, tea or coffee with dinner
Dates & prices per person Date
Twin/Dbl Share
SS
24th May - 3rd Jun
£3,795
£660
21st Sep - 1st Oct
£3,795
£660
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Last few spaces If you’ve been considering treating yourself to an expert-led archaeological tour for 2021, now might be a good time to book because a number of our departures for the months ahead have only a few remaining places left. From a twin-centre tour of Armenia and Georgia to an exclusive cruise around historic Dalmatia that travels one-way between Dubrovnik and Split, we have a broad range of experiences on offer that cover a wide selection of themes and eras. We will ensure your journey to the ancient world is a memorable one.
GREAT CATHEDRALS OF THE SOUTHWEST
POMPEII, HERCULANEUM & CLASSICAL CAMPANIA
ORKNEY & SHETLAND
ARMENIA & GEORGIA
with Dr Emma Wells 25th - 27th March
with Dr Simon Elliott (April) & Dr Eireann Marshall (May) 19th - 26th April | 3rd - 10th May
with Dr Val Turner 13th - 23d May
with Dr Ian Colvin 3rd - 17th June
HIGHLIGHTS OF ORKNEY
CAPPADOCIA & SOUTH EAST TURKEY
EGYPT - HIGHLIGHTS & DISCOVERIES
THE ETRUSCANS
with Peter Yeoman 21st - 25th July
with Terry Richardson 21st September - 1st October
with Lucia Gahlin 14th - 25th September
with Dr Eireann Marshall 19th - 26th September
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CLASSICAL SICILY
HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF DALMATIA
ROMANS, POPES AND CAVE PAINTINGS
CRUISING THE RHÔNE:
with Doru Bogdan (September) & Oliver Gilkes (October) 9th - 18th September 21st - 30th October
with John Shepherd 16th - 23rd October
with Mark Corney 16th - 23rd October
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