Andante Travels - Summer Holidays 2022 - May 2022

SUMMER HOLIDAYS, THE ANDANTE WAY

PRICES FROM £760

SUMMER, BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT...

Summer holidays at Andante are far from the norm. In fact, there probably won’t be a towel-draped sunlounger in sight! If you choose this season for your journey to the ancient world, while it might be a little busier what with it being peak season, you will get to enjoy glorious weather and, of course, the expert insight shared by our renowned guides.

If you’re looking for a summer holiday with a difference, we hope that the following pages might inspire your next adventure. For those who want to stay closer to home, we have a broad array of fascinating UK-based itineraries on offer, which range from a walking tour of Hadrian’s Wall to a behind-the-scenes look at Roman sites dotted around the county of Kent.

Ready to board a plane and make up for all that lost travel time? Well, we have tours available that can take you from cave art sites in Spain and France to the historic city of Berlin and even to a precariously perched monastery in Turkey’s north east.

If you’re hoping to see the ancient world from a new perspective this summer, why not choose between a stunning Greek cruise that visits sites such as Delos and the Acropolis of Lindos in Rhodes and a Nile cruise that explores sites both iconic and lesserknown.

2022 is also your next chance to experience the once-a-decade Oberammergau Passion Play in Bavaria and we have four tours on offer that can put you in the audience, which range from a three-day whirlwind short break to a Mozart-themed tour. We do hope the following pages help you to decide where to visit next and all that’s left to say is that we hope to see you soon for a summer holiday unlike any other.

HOW TO BOOK If you are interested in joining one of tours and want to know more, please do get in touch with one of our travel advisors today. They are ready to help with any questions you may have.

Call today: 01722 671 870

Alternatively, all of our trips are available to book online.

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Images: Kos Island

VALUE FOR MONEY As we continue to be confronted with the rising prices of travel, we want to reassure you that Andante’s expert-led tours remain fantastic value for money. The majority of our itineraries are fully inclusive, with many of them including wine at dinner, and we make absolutely transparent what is included and what is not. We select all elements of each tour with your comfort and pleasure in mind, and our guests often comment on how little they spend during their time away with us. It’s the little extras that make the difference from the provision of water throughout the day to treats provided by your Tour Manager, and from tea and coffee during dinner to tips for local guides, drivers, restaurant and hotel staff alike.

These are automatically included on our tours. What’s more, booking your place as early as possible will always guarantee you the very best price. We are committed to exceptional value for money along with providing unforgettable travel experiences that you won’t find elsewhere.

AWARDS Winners at the British Travel Awards

Luxury Lifestyle Magazine award-winners

The British Travel Awards are regarded as the Oscars of the tourism world Our expert-led archaeological adventures also saw us win Luxury and in 2019, we brought home silver for Best Special Interest Holiday Lifestyle Magazine’s annual Readers’ Travel Awards in 2019 in the Best Company and bronze for Best Holiday Company to the Italian Peninsula. Specialist Tour Operator and Best Escorted Tour Operator categories.

We are nominated in two categories at this year’s 2022 British Travel Awards and we do hope you’ll continue supporting us when we campaign for your votes in the summer – it would mean the world.

ANDANTE, IN YOUR WORDS One of the most enjoyable aspects about sending groups of intrepid and curious travellers to fascinating ancient world destinations in the company of experts is receiving feedback when they return home. Since the beginning of 2022, we have taken a total of 464 guests on holiday across 36 tours, including 11 Study Days. These are just a few of the testimonials that came back from our most recent tours and, as always, we have loved reading them.

Romans on the Bay of Naples

Egypt off the Beaten Track

Recently reviewed by Popular Archaeology magazine, this tour is popular with our guests and this testimonial from a traveller who enjoyed our 14th March 2022 departure makes it sound like a memorable experience.

Egypt is always a popular destination with Andante travellers and a guest who explored sites off the beaten track with us on our 20th February 2022 departure was left in awe at how many amazing sites were featured.

“Flawless”

“Sites were magic”

“Flawless. The combination of an incredibly efficient, helpful, organised and friendly tour leader, a knowledgeable but approachable expert who explained things clearly and a fantastic driver made for a relaxing, stress-free holiday.”

“The trip was brilliant, made better by wonderful companions. Accommodation was delightful, Egyptian food delicious and sites were magic. As a veteran traveller to Egypt (13 times), I was astonished at the number of sites unknown to me.”

Images: Herculaneum mosaic | Dendera Temple complex

To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 870

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COLCHESTER CAPITAL OF BRITANNIA

Britain’s oldest town through the ages

Her life in Devon and her archaeological pedigree

Colchester positively oozes history. Walking through the historic town, highlights include the foundations of the temple of Claudius, the earliest and some of the best preserved Roman town walls, an exceptional collection of mosaics and one of the earliest Christian buildings in the country.

Agatha Christie spent two decades living and working on excavation sites in the Middle East, writing her novels and also cleaning, classifying and photographing artefacts. On this tour we explore her home town of Torquay and the places she used as inspiration for some of her books.

24th - 26th Jun | Guided by Peter Berridge Prices from £760 | Single supplement £195

30th Jun - 3rd Jul | Guided by Peter Berridge Prices from £895 | Single supplement £110

ROMAN SUSSEX

BEHIND THE SCENES IN ROMAN KENT

Bignor, Fishbourne and the Roman sites of Chichester This tour visits Fishbourne and Bignor in Sussex, two very different examples of Romano-British villas, with the aim of delving into some of the complexities surrounding villas, from whether they were latifundia or great houses to the place of these establisments in the life of Roman Britain.

1st - 3rd Jul | Guided by Dr David Rudling 5th - 7th Aug | Guided by Oliver Gilkes Prices from £795 | Single supplement from £225 4

AGATHA CHRISTIE & THE ENGLISH RIVIERA

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Exploring Roman Kent, Canterbury, Dover and the ‘Saxon Shore’ forts Enjoy a special behind-the-scenes tour of this region, which explores new excavations taking place. We visit Reculver and Richborough, and we have secured special access to the Painted House in Dover. Our tour ends in the civitates capital of Roman Kent, Canterbury – Durovernum Cantiacorum.

1st - 3rd Jul | Guided by Dr Simon Elliott Prices from £810 | Single supplement £135 Images: Colchester Castle | Burgh Island | Bignor mosaic | Richborough Roman Fort

NEW FOR 2022

RICHARD III - HERO OR VILLAIN?

YORK - FROM ROMAN TO VIKING

Discover one of English history’s most tragic, bloody and colourful epochs

The transforming city – Eboracum, Eoforwic and Jorvik

This four-day tour is based in Warwick and explores significant sites associated with Richard III, taking in battlefields, castles and churches, and culminating in a visit to the King’s striking new tomb. This tour is a must, for Richard’s fans and foes alike, and for anyone interested in English history.

During this tour of York, led by former York City Archaeologist John Oxley, we will explore the city, looking in detail at the impact and legacy of the Viking settlers. Highlights include the world-class Jorvik Centre, special access to the splendid Yorkshire Museum and a visit to York Minster.

27th - 30th Sep | Guided by Dr Michael Jones Prices from £895 | Single supplement £155

12th - 14th Aug | Guided by John Oxley Prices from £860 | Single supplement £210

PREHISTORIC ROCK ART & LANDSCAPES

THE KINGDOM OF NORTHUMBRIA

In Scotland’s beautiful Kilmartin Glen

Kings & clerics of the north

Walk through the prehistoric heart of Kilmartin Glen in expert company, home to Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monuments and standing stones.

Visit the stone circle at Temple Wood, visit Britain’s largest prehistoric carved rock at Achnabreck and see Baluacraig’s enigmatic carved rocks.

In an era of warfare, raiders and ruthless kings, northern England occupied a place on an international stage that positioned it alongside the great powers of the continent. Highlights on this tour include visits to Durham Cathedral, Lindisfarne and the historic abbey of Monkwearmouth-Jarrow.

26th - 29th Jul | Guided by Dr Tertia Barnett Prices from £1,445 | Single supplement £430

4th - 8th Jul | Guided by John Oxley Prices from £1,385 | Single supplement £215

Images: Warwick Castle | Clifford’s Tower | Cairnbaan | Holy Island

To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 870

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NEW FOR 2022

FALCO’S BRITANNIA WITH LINDSEY DAVIS

WALKS ALONG THE THAMES

Exploring Roman Britain with Lindsey Davis

Discover ‘liquid history’ from source to sea

This tour offers you the chance to visit some of the most important sites in Roman Britain alongside both an award-winning novelist and a well-known archaeologist. Sites include the Roman palace at Fishbourne, the hot springs in Bath, London’s Roman amphitheatre and two villas on the Isle of Wight.

For over 200 miles, the royal River Thames passes through spectacular scenery, ancient towns and the UK’s majestic capital city, where iconic monuments are reflected in its waters. This collection of walks reveals literary and artistic inspiration, English landscapes and historical tales.

15th - 20th Aug | Guided by Dr Denise Allen Prices from £2,885 | Single supplement £480

23rd Aug - 2nd Sep | Guided by Tony O’Connor Prices from £3,450 | Single supplement from £700

NEW FOR 2022

ARCHAEOLOGY & WILDLIFE OF EAST ANGLIA

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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ISLE OF MAN

From the Broads to Sutton Hoo

Discover a wealth of sites across a wide range of history

An almost island-like territory itself on England’s east coast, East Anglia is famous for its maritime past, vast flatlands, sweeping views, long beaches and abundant wildlife. We discover some of the area’s many delights, from the watery Broads to the royal burial grounds at Sutton Hoo.

The Isle of Man boasts an archaeological heritage from the Neolithic period and Iron Age, as well as a Celtic and Norse past, and times under the control of the Earls of Derby and the British Crown. Add in the Great Laxey Wheel and Archibald Knox, and you’ll wonder why you’ve not explored before.

20th - 26th Jun & 27th Jun - 3rd Jul | Guided by Oliver Gilkes Prices from £2,300 | Single supplement £395

20th - 25th Jun | Guided by Andrew Foxon Prices from £1,995 | Single supplement £150

To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 870

Images: Old Sarum | Henley-on-Thames | Binham Priory | The Laxey Wheel

WALKING HADRIAN’S WALL

HIGHLIGHTS OF HADRIAN’S WALL

Discover the archaeological remains at Vindolanda

Explore the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire

Our walking tour takes in forts, milecastles and turrets, road, vallum and road ditch, inscriptions and of course wall structure. Starting along the shore of the Solway Firth and ending at Segedunum, we cross the remote Northern and Cumbrian fells in search of history, stories and remains.

Hadrian’s Wall and the history of the Romans in Britain is as fascinating as ever. For those who wish to explore the former Roman frontier, but with less walking involved, we are offering this alternative tour. Join us on this unique trip from coast to coast, enjoying unparalleled first-hand insights.

4th - 12th Jul | Guided by Mark Corney Prices from £2,550 | Single supplement £480

26th Jun - 1st Jul | Guided by Tony Wilmott Prices from £1,855 | Single supplement £295

NEW FOR 2022

MABINOGION: MAGIC MEDIEVAL WELSH MYTHS

NEW FOR 2022

FORTS & CASTLES OF NORTH WALES

Enchantments, shapeshifters, wizards & the Celtic otherworld

A millennium of fortifications - Celts, Romans, Welsh and Normans

Journey through the breathtaking mountains of north Wales, visiting sites of medieval and Dark Age legends, from cragtop castles and Roman fortresses to lakes, hillforts and mystical ancient stones. Explore the origins of Arthurian legends and listen to the tales, right where they occurred.

Enjoy daily outings through breathtaking mountains to one of the bestpreserved Celtic hillforts in Britain, remains of atmospheric Roman forts, striking native Welsh castles and spectacular masterpieces of Norman military architecture, while staying in the Italianate village of Portmeirion.

14th - 18th Jun | Guided by Guto Rhys Prices from £1,980 | Single supplement £450

1st - 6th Aug | Guided by Guto Rhys Prices from £2,590 | Single supplement £595

Images: Hadrian’s Wall | Dolwyddelan | Dolbadarn

To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 870

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NEW FOR 2022

DRUIDS TO SAINTS WALES & ITS GODS

ORKNEY & SHETLAND

From standing stones to chambered cairns

A voyage through five thousand years of Welsh religious beliefs Starting in Roman Chester, we venture along Wales’ rugged coast. Our visits include medieval pilgrimage sites, cathedrals and abbeys, and we explore the development of Anglicanism and the beginnings of the powerful and influential Welsh non-conformity. This takes us through museums, Roman towns, Gothic wells, Cistercian abbeys, imposing cathedrals and a castle.

20th - 27th Jun | Guided by Guto Rhys Prices from £2,810 | Single supplement £595

This tour was recently named as one of The Times’ Best Cultural Trips for 2022 and it includes visits to the Neolithic dwellings at Skara Brae, the chambered tomb of Maeshowe, the settlement of Jarlshof, and the megalithic Standing Stones of Stenness along with the Ring of Brodgar.

6th - 16th Jun | Guided by Dr Val Turner 27th Jun - 7th Jul | Guided by Peter Yeoman 8th - 18th Aug | Guided by Peter Yeoman Prices from £3,610 | Single supplement from £575

NEW FOR 2022

HIGHLIGHTS OF ORKNEY

Uncover its rich Neolithic heart

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THE NORTH OF IRELAND

A journey through time

Highlights are plentiful on this five-day tour, including the Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, the Standing Stones of Stenness and the chambered tomb of Maeshowe. Our tour visits all of these sites and also features a special visit to the Ness of Brodgar to coincide with seasonal excavations taking place.

Northern Ireland is an area of ancient and historical interest, and our expert guide will help us gain insight into its past. With Belfast as our hub, this tour allows us to experience the city’s culture. We visit Titanic Belfast, the Giant’s Causeway and Navan Fort with its reconstructed Iron Age dwelling.

8th - 12th Jul & 28th Jul - 1st Aug | Guided by Peter Yeoman Prices from £1,685 | Single supplement from £225

21st - 25th Jun & 30th Aug - 3rd Sep | Guided by Jeremy Bennett Prices from £2,240 | Single supplement £285

To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 870

Images: St. David’s Cathedral interior | Ring of Brodgar | The Standing Stones of Stenness | Dunluce Castle

PREHISTORIC IRELAND

See the iconic megalithic sites of Newgrange and Knowth 8 DAYS

From £3,195pp

Departing June & July Creevykeel

Experience Ireland’s rich prehistory. The monumental passage tomb of Newgrange is just one highlight on this tour and we also take in Dublin, the Boyne Valley, Carrowmore, Galway and the island of Inis Mor. Famous for its Celtic remains, Ireland has much to offer the archaeological enthusiast. Join us and discover the sites scattered across this verdant isle, including Carrowmore, considered Ireland’s largest and oldest prehistoric cemetery, and the UNESCO-listed site of Knowth.

Tour Highlights

Carrowmore Carrowkeel

Loughcrew Newgrange Fourknocks

Galway

Dublin

Inis Mor

• Take a boat trip to the island of Inis Mor and visit Dun Aengus

Poulnabrone

• View one of the largest examples of an Irish Court Tomb at Creevykeel • Admire the collection of prehistoric artefacts at Dublin’s National Museum • Visit the Hill of Tara, once the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, where over 30 visible monuments – including the Stone of Destiny – await our discovery

Day One | London - Dublin

Day Five | Carrowmore - Carrowkeel

We fly to Dublin and upon arrival we have lunch together. Later, we take a tour of the National Museum with its 4,500-year-old longboat.

Today’s highlight is Carrowmore, the largest prehistoric cemetery of Ireland, where 30 monuments are still visible on site. After lunch, we wander around the Carrowkeel megalithic complex, one of the most important Neolithic centres of prehistoric Ireland.

Day Two | Fourknocks We start the day travelling south of Dublin to view Broadleas and the Athgreaney stone circles.

After lunch, we head to Fourknocks and step inside the main tomb to marvel at a rare carving of a Neolithic face.

Day Three | Newgrange - Knowth Journey to Newgrange this morning, a monumental burial mound from the Neolithic period, pre-dating Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza. From here, we tour the UNESCO-listed site of Knowth. Later, we visit the Hill of Tara, once the seat of the High Kings of Ireland. We wander the Iron Age hilltop enclosure and view the so-called Stone of Destiny.

Day Four | Loughcrew - Creevykeel We head for Loughcrew, a rugged group of partially engraved megalithic carvings, and then we move on to the town of Sligo. Following lunch, we encounter one of the largest examples of an Irish Court Tomb at Creevykeel.

Images: Carrowmore

Day Six | Poulnabone - Galway Galway, a settlement established in the 12th century, is ours to discover today. En route, there are stops to view Drumanone dolmen and Castlestrange Stone. After lunch, we journey to Poulnabrone dolmen in the Burren, one of the most iconic archaeological monuments of the island. In Galway, we visit the prehistoric collection in the Galway City Museum and tour the area.

Day Seven | Inis Mor Today we catch a ferry to Inis Mor, an island filled with sites and monuments. We also visit Dun Aengus, the largest prehistoric hillfort on the Aran Islands.

Day Eight | Galway - Dublin - London Travel from Galway to Dublin airport, for our return flights back to London.

Activity Level Guided by Jeremy Bennett A British archaeologist, Jeremy is currently studying for his PhD at Magdalene College, Cambridge.

Price includes • • • •

Expert Guide Lecturer & Professional Tour Manager Entries to all sites as per the itinerary Field notes All taxes & gratuities

Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport

Accommodation • Accommodation in the Boyne Valley, Sligo & Galway

Culinary inclusions • 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners • Water with all meals, wine and tea or coffee with dinner

Dates & prices per person Date

Twin/Dbl Share

SS

26th Jun - 3rd Jul

£3,195

£375

31st Jul - 7th Aug

£3,195

£375

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To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 870

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Maximum 18 per group

PYRENEES ROCK ART

ROCK ART OF ALTAMIRA

Discover Palaeolithic art in the foothills of the Pyrenees

A close encounter with our Stone Age antecedents

Created by our ancestors around 35-10,000 years ago, cave art provides one of the most direct connections possible with our distant past. Preserved by the temperature of its environment, these ancient images have remained intact and in situ for millennia, and here we discover some fine examples.

Decorated 35-15,000 years ago, the caves of Altamira still display some of humankind’s first great artistic achievements. This is a unique chance to view the vivid images of horse, bison and deer that have come to epitomise Palaeolithic art, and we visit Tito Bustillo, the Altamira Cave and El Pendo.

6th - 11th Jun | Guided by Dr Paul Bahn Prices from £2,595 | Single supplement £230

20th - 27th Jun | Guided by Dr Paul Bahn Prices from £2,885 | Single supplement £430

ROMANS, VISIGOTHS & VIZIERS

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Maximum 18 per group

BERLIN - BEYOND THE WALL

Pay a memorable visit to the legendary Alhambra Palace

The highs and lows of a city divided and reunited

Southern Spain, rich in precious metals, wine and olive oil, has attracted the attention of many would-be conquerors over the centuries. Tour vibrant Seville, Moorish Córdoba and Granada, follow the scenic route of the Roman Via Augusta, and indulge in traditional flavours of the country.

Enjoy the rich flavour of the region’s past and present in the company of Nick Jackson, a long-term resident and archaeologist. We visit Sanssouci, Berlin’s iconic sites such as the Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie, and also explore world-class museums including the Pergamon and Neues.

20th - 27th Jun | Guided by Dr Andy Fear Prices from £2,990 | Single supplement £550

2nd - 6th Jun & 25th - 29th Aug | Guided by Nick Jackson Prices from £2,190 | Single supplement £210

To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 870

Images: Bison rock art | Palaeolithic Bison art | Alhambra Palace | Mosaic Lion art on Ishtar Gate

ONLY IN 2022

OBERAMMERGAU – SHORT BREAK

A convenient, great value way to experience this iconic event For this whirlwind tour, we will fly you in and out of Munich so that you can spend two nights in the environs of Oberammergau itself, where you can absorb the unmistakeably Bavarian character, the atmosphere of play season and, of course, the majesty of the all-important performance itself.

29th Jun - 1st Jul Guided by an Andante Professional Tour Manager Prices from £1,395 | Single supplement £175

ONLY IN 2022

OBERAMMERGAU & THE CASTLES OF BAVARIA

The fantastical fortresses of Ludwig, the ‘Fairytale King’ Of all the attractions to combine with Oberammergau’s Passion Play, few could be more enchanting than the 19th century ‘dream castles’ of King Ludwig II. Join us as we discover Linderhof Palace, Castle Berg, the stunning Herrenchiemsee Palace, and the world-renowned Neuschwanstein Castle.

8th - 12th Jun & 31st Aug - 4th Sep | Guided by Giles MacDonogh Prices from £2,475 | Single supplement £450

ONLY IN 2022

OBERAMMERGAU & MOZART’S SALZBURG

ONLY IN 2022

OBERAMMERGAU & THE WAY OF ST JAMES

With the architectural marvels of Munich

?Spectacular churches of the Bavarian pilgrimage trail

In addition to witnessing the once-a-decade Oberammergau Passion Play, we also explore the opulent Residenz in Munich, Nymphenburg Palace and the storybook streets of Salzburg in Austria, where we visit the Mozart Residence and enjoy a private piano recital of his work at his birthplace.

The Jakobsweg route passes through Bavaria, and we follow a key section of it from Munich to Lake Constance, which invites appreciation of some truly majestic places of worship, along with splendid scenery and glorious food and drink. Visit Lindau and Bregenz, and tour the Wieskirche in Steingaden.

20th - 24th Jul & 24th - 28th Aug | Guided by Barnaby Rayfield Prices from £2,445 | Single supplement £445

9th - 15th Jul | Guided by Giles MacDonogh Prices from £2,995 | Single supplement £450

Images: ©Passion Play 2022 | Neuschwanstein Castle | Salzburg | Village of Oberammergau

To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 870

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NEW FOR 2022 FREE CABIN UPGRADES FOR TWO PASSENGERS SHARING A CABIN OR NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT TO PAY WHEN YOU BOOK A LOWER OR MAIN DECK CABIN

ANTIQUITY OF THE AEGEAN

Athens

Exploring islands of the Cyclades & Dodecanese on a cruise

Mykonos

9 DAYS

From £3,955pp

Delos

Departing July

Paros

This tour, starting in Athens, the cradle of Western civilisation, takes us to some of Greece’s most iconic islands, following in the footsteps of countless mythological and historical figures. Our ship for this tour is the wonderful MV La Belle de L’Adriatique and it will take us to some spectacular places, where fascinating archaeological explorations await.

Santorini

Kos

Rhodes

Following a perfectly located hotel stay in Athens on the first night, we spend the next day discovering its myriad delights, starting with the Athenian Acropolis and its accompanying museum.

This evening we board our ship and begin our cruise.

The Cyclades, circling Delos, lend their name to the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age civilisation famous for its surprisingly modern-looking white, smooth-featured sculptures. Delos itself is a remarkable site, where Leto gave birth to Apollo and Artemis. It housed the Treasury, which Athens took advantage of to fund the building programme on the Acropolis in the 5th century. In later times, the island was the centre of the Mediterranean slave trade. During our time on the UNESCOlisted island of Delos, we see the Terrace of the Lions, the Sanctuary of Apollo and the Houses of Dionysus and Cleopatra.

Our ship also takes us to Kos, where we are reminded that it was the birthplace of Hippocrates as we explore the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Close by, while on Rhodes, we come into contact with the early Middle Ages as we consider the role of the Order of the Knights of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in protecting pilgrims to the Holy Land. We also make a stop at the Acropolis of Lindos, whose dominant position affords stunning views as well as strategic importance, putting into perspective why it was taken over by each power that occupied Rhodes. Millenia earlier, our visit to Santorini allows us to explore some of the finest Minoan remains outside Crete, including the ruins at Akrotiri - the ‘Pompeii of the Aegean’ - and the fantastic Museum of Prehistoric Thera.

This cruise offers a combination of improbably beautiful islands and a staggering breadth of history, which inevitably went on to shape the world that we know today.

MV La Belle de L’Adriatique This premium rated ship has five decks and is comparable to a 4* hotel. The restaurant is on the Main Deck, the Lounge Bar with dancefloor on the Embarkation Deck, and a smaller piano bar with terrace on the Upper Deck. The Sun Deck has a bar, two jacuzzis and sunloungers.

Activity Level Guided by Aristotle Koskinas Aristotle studied classical archaeology at the University of Ioannina, Greece, and worked for the Greek Ministry of Culture for several years.

Price includes • Expert Guide Lecturer & Professional Tour Manager • Exclusive Andante excursions with entry to all sites as stated in the itinerary • All taxes & gratuities

Tour Highlights

Included travel

• Explore the inimitable ruins of Athens, including the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum

• Return flights from London & all local transport

• Visit the iconic Terrace of Lions in Delos and the Theatre Quarter with its opulent houses

Accommodation

• View Kos, home of Hippocrates, and the important Sanctuary of Asclepius

• 1 night in a hotel in Athens • 7 nights aboard the MV La Belle de L’Adriatique

• Examine the unique Minoan ruins in Akrotiri, including its stunning frescoes and architecture

Dates & prices per person Cabin | 9th - 17th July 2022

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Ship Information

Twin/Dbl Share

SS

Lower Deck Outside Cabin with porthole windows

£3,955

£695

Main Deck Outside Cabin with porthole windows

£3,995

£695

Embarkation Deck Outside Cabin with panoramic windows

£4,115

£695

Upper Deck Outside Cabin with panoramic windows

£4,220

£695

To book a tour today visit andantetravels.co.uk or call 01722 671 870

Culinary inclusions • 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 8 dinners • MV La Belle de L’Adriatique: welcome cocktail and all onboard drinks*, served in the restaurant and in the bar to include tea, coffee, soft drinks, beers and a selection of wines, cocktails and long drinks *Premium branded drinks at own cost

For full details of this tour visit andantetravels.co.uk/aagc Images: Thira

NORTH EAST TURKEY

Istanbul

Explore a region far beyond the reach of most tourists 11 DAYS

From £4,255pp

Trabzon

Ani Kars

Erzurum Dogubayazıt Tatvan Van Por

Nemrut Dag

Departing June

The dramatic landscapes between the Black Sea and Lake Van include the snow-capped volcanic peak of Mount Ararat. We spend 11 memorable days discovering little-visited parts of Turkey in expert company, from the precariously perched Sumela Monastery to the remote Kingdom of Urartu and more. Our tour ends at the mountain-ringed Lake Van - a fitting end to an exceptional journey, having explored a region far beyond the reach of most tourists.

Activity Level

Our tour starts in Trabzon, located on the historic Silk Road. Here, we view the outside of the 13th century Church of Hagia Sophia, with its unusual late Byzantine relief carvings, and the impressive citadel built on a spur of land sloping down towards the Black Sea. We then travel up into the lower reaches of the Pontic Alps to visit as much as is possible of the Sumela Monastery. Spectacularly built into a sheer cliff, it dates from the 6th century and it boasts some fine frescoes. The monastery was hastily abandoned in 1923 following the population exchange between Greece and the newly founded Republic of Turkey.

We then drive over the dramatic Zigana Pass and follow the old Silk Road to Erzurum, the highest city in the country. Highlights here include the Cifte Minare Medrese, the glazed-tile adorned Yakutiye Medrese, a number of elegant tombs with conical roofs, and the Ulu Cami.

Next, we travel to the medieval ghost town of Ani, a once powerful, church-filled settlement astride a branch of the Silk Route, and we also explore Kars where we visit the impressive crag-top citadel.

From here we drive to Dogubayazit, where our main focus is the romantic 17th century Ishak Pasha Palace dramatically situated on a limestone ridge overlooking the Ararat Plain below. Driving over the Tendurek Pass, we arrive at northern shore of Lake Van where we visit the medieval city of Ahlat.

On the southwest shore of Lake Van we discover the dormant volcano of Nemrut Dag, the former caravan town of Bitlis, the Kurdish village of Por and the spectacular island of Akdamar. We also explore the impressive archaeological museum in Van, the mighty Rock of Van with its fortifications and vertiginous burial chambers, and the Urartian fortress of Ayanis.

Our tour concludes with a visit to the fairytale fortress of Hosap, which was built by a Kurdish chieftan in the 17th century, and the fortified palace of Çavustepe, which was built on a mountain spur that snakes out into a wide valley.

Tour Highlights • Learn more about the history of these littlevisited parts of Turkey in the company of an expert • Explore the remote kingdom of Urartu and the ruined medieval Armenian city of Ani • Discover the Greek Orthodox Sumela Monastery, built into the side of a sheer cliff • Admire stunning scenery in this picturesque and surprising part of Turkey Images: Ishak Pasha Palace | Akdamar island | Sumela Monastery

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 & Professional Tour Manager Entries to all sites as per the itinerary Field notes All taxes & gratuities

Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport

Accommodation • Accommodation in the Zorlu Grand Hotel Trabzon, Polat Erzurum Resort Hotel, Cheltikov Hotel, Butik Ertur Hotel, Dogubeyazit, Tatvan Kardelen Hotel & Elite World Van Hotel

Culinary inclusions • 10 breakfasts, 9 lunch & 10 dinners • Water with all meals & tea or coffee with dinner

Dates & prices per person Date 3rd - 13th Jun

Twin/Dbl Share £4,255

SS £670

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NEW FOR 2022

ARMENIA & GEORGIA

Nokalakevi

Explore the site of Nokalakevi with Ian Colvin

Kutaisi Borjomi

Tbilisi

Batumi

15 DAYS

From £5,720pp

Departing June

Between Europe and Asia, the Caspian and the Black Sea, and on the ancient Silk Roads and the Scythian invasion routes stand the republicas – ancient kingdoms – of Armenia and Georgia. Their location between great civilisations guaranteed them a pivotal role in world history, yet their varied landscapes are reason enough to visit.

Dilijan Yerevan

Activity Level

Tour Highlights • See exquisite metalwork and jewellery from the Bronze Age • Discover the captivating history that created both Tbilisi’s and Yerevan’s urban centres • Enjoy the country’s dramatic landscapes, from its lush sub-tropics to the semi-desert steppes • Learn about the ancient Georgian wine-making tradition, which involves fermenting grapes in earthenware and has now been recognised by UNESCO

Day One | London - Yerevan

Day Three | Yerevan

Day Four | Yerevan

We fly to Yerevan and transfer to our hotel in the midst of the bustling city. There will be ample time to relax after our flight.

Today we drive east into the Gegham mountains to visit the World Heritage Site of Geghard.

This 12th and 13th century monastery is carved out of the living rock. Nearby, perched above the gorge of the Azat, stands the fortress and summer palace of Garni with its Graeco-Roman temple. In the afternoon, we explore Yerevan’s History Museum, a national treasure-house of archaeological artefacts that tell the story of Armenia’s long history.

We begin at Shengavit, a settlement that spans the Chalcolithic to the Bronze Age. We continue to the museum and fortress of Erebuni, the ancient Urartian capital in the Araxes valley in the first half of the 1st millennium BC. This afternoon we have free time to explore Yerevan at our own leisure, or instead choose to pay an optional visit to the moving Genocide Museum and memorial at Tsitsernakaberd.

Day Two | Yerevan This morning we visit the Mother Cathedral of Echmiadzin and the striking ruins of Zvartnots, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This afternoon we pay a visit to the Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Manuscripts and its Matenadaran Museum, which commemorates the creation of the Armenian alphabet.

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Day Five | Yerevan - Dilijan This morning we travel towards Ararat. Beneath the mountain stands the monastery of Khor Virap.

Here, King Artaxias I founded one of Armenia’s ancient capitals, Artashat. Further south we visit Areni Cave, a fascinating archaeological site that has preserved organic materials from the 5th millennium BC, including an ancient winery and the world’s oldest shoe. We have lunch at the medieval monastery of Noravank, an architectural gem in a stunning valley setting. Our day ends with a drive to our hotel in Dilijan, Armenia’s ‘Little Switzerland’.

Images: Zvartnots temple ruins | Ikalto Monastery

Day Six | Dilijan - Tbilisi Today we visit some of Armenia’s finest and best preserved monastic complexes. The 10th-13th century Haghartsin is hidden at the head of the wooded valley outside Dilijan, and we then travel to the impressive 12th-13th century Goshavank monastery in the scenic village of Gosh, which houses one of the world’s finest examples of an Armenian cross-stone.

Day Seven | Tbilisi This morning we start with a walking tour of Old Tbilisi, taking in the Metekhi Church, the Narikala Fortress, the Baths district, the Great Synagogue, the Sioni Cathedral, and the 6th century Anchiskhati Basilica. After lunch we visit the Georgian National Museum with its spectacular gold rooms.

Day Eight | Tbilisi We travel to Kakheti, the most important of Georgia’s wine-growing regions. The monastery of Iqalto was founded in the late 6th century, and in the 12th century David IV ‘the Rebuilder’ founded an academy here. We continue with a visit to Tsinandali, the 19th century summer palace of the princely Chavchavadze family. Over lunch at a local winery, we sample the local wines and learn about the ancient Georgian ‘Qvevri’ wine-making tradition, which creates its unique taste.

Day Nine | Tbilisi Today is our last day in Tbilisi and we start with a visit to the Open Air Ethnographic House Museum. This attractive museum preserves type examples of traditional architecture from Georgia’s many regions. We continue to the National Gallery, which displays the largest Pirosmani collection in the world by famous Georgian painter Niko Pirosmani. It also exhibits collections of Georgian work from the 4th century onwards.

Day Ten | Tbilisi - Borjomi We start our day at Mtskheta, Georgia’s ancient capital and religious centre. After visiting the 6th century Jvari Church, we explore the excavations of Armazistsikhe. We finish at Svetitskhoveli

Images: Monastery of Vardzia | Akhaltsikhe Fortress

Cathedral. After lunch, we visit Gori for the ancient rock-cut city of Uplistsikhe and the Stalin Museum. The latter preserves the museum erected by Stalin’s murderous Caucasian viceroy Beria, making it a relic of the cult of Stalin and the counterpoint to the exhibition on the Soviet Occupation in Tbilisi’s National Museum.

Day Eleven | Borjomi This morning we drive past the fortress of Khertvisi, where we have a brief photo stop, to the medieval cave monastery of Vardzia.

Renowned as a mustering point of Queen Tamar’s armies in her wars against the Turks, the monastery is also famous for its cycle of frescoes, including a famous depiction of Queen Tamar herself. This afternoon we return to Borjomi via Akhaltsikhe and the Rabati fortress, a centre for Ottoman slaving at late as the 1820s.

Day Twelve | Borjomi - Kutaisi We drive to Kutaisi this morning, Georgia’s second city and historic capital of Imereti. Here, we visit the royal monastery and UNESCO-listed site of Gelati. After lunch, we have free time to explore the city at leisure.

Day Thirteen | Kutaisi - Batumi Today we visit our Guide Lecturer’s site of Nokalakevi. The extensive ruins of a large Byzantine-period fortress stand atop earlier archaeological levels going back through the 1st millennium BC to at least the 3rd millennium.

After a tour of the site and the small museum, we have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we drive through the Colchian lowlands towards the Black Sea coast, arriving at Batumi.

Guided by Ian Colvin Ian is a researcher and historian who specialises in the Roman and Byzantine history of the Caucasus regions.

Price includes • • • •

Expert Guide Lecturer & Professional Tour Manager Entries to all sites as per the itinerary Field notes All taxes & gratuities

Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport

Accommodation • Accommodation in Yerevan, Dilijan, Tbilisi, Borjomi, Kutaisi & Batumi

Day Fourteen | Batumi

Culinary inclusions

We start with a walking tour of Batumi before visiting the Roman playing-card fort at Apsarus, with its small museum. After lunch, we enjoy some free time.

Dates & prices per person

Day Fifteen | Batumi - London Our tour ends today and we fly back to London.

• 14 breakfasts, 13 lunch & 13 dinners • Water with all meals, wine & tea or coffee with dinner

Date 2nd - 16th Jun

Twin/Dbl Share £5,720

SS £715

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EGYPT - CRUISING THE NILE

In the wake of the pharaohs

Cairo

17 DAYS

From £7,570pp

Departing August

This luxurious cruise is perfect for those who crave an in-depth exploration of the sites that line the Nile. Sail a distance of 410 miles between Cairo and Aswan on a journey that includes a stretch of river only recently reopened. Travelling by way of water, we explore a range of rarely visited sites that most tourists miss along with those considered to be the most iconic.

Tour Highlights • Explore Seti I’s temple at Abydos, home to the most beautiful raised reliefs • Travel through Middle Egypt to the rarely visited Beni Hasan and Amarna • Discover remains of the royal cemetery of Egypt’s most intriguing pharaoh, Akhenaten, and his powerful wife, Nefertiti

Beni Suef Minya Assuit Governorate Sohag Qena Luxor Edfu Aswan Abu Simbel

Activity Level

• Visit the Nubian site of the temples at Abu Simbel, rescued from Lake Nasser’s rising waters after the creation of the High Dam • Discover the Red and White Coptic Monasteries, built from remnants of Pharaonic temples and boasting awe-inspiring murals

Day One | London - Cairo

Day Four | Aswan

We arrive into Cairo and transfer to our airport hotel, which is conveniently located for our early morning flight tomorrow.

The quarries await discovery this morning, acknowledged as archaeological sites in their own right and also as the source of quality stone for the construction of ancient Egypt’s decorative monuments. Next, we visit the atmospheric ruins of Philae, the Ptolemaic island temple that was originally dedicated to Isis.

Day Two | Cairo - Abu SImbel - Aswan Today we catch a flight to the renowned Nubian site of Abu Simbel, miraculously rescued from Lake Nasser’s rising waters. It was rebuilt on the western bank, and the two massive rock temples of Ramesses II and his favourite queen, Nefertari, were originally carved into the mountainside in 1244 BCE to honour the deified royal pair – as well as to awe the Nubians.

Day Three | Aswan This morning we transfer to our Nile cruiser and enjoy lunch together on board. In the afternoon, we take a ride around Elephantine Island, the beautiful Botanical Gardens and the Agha Khan in a traditional felucca boat.

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Day Five | Aswan - Edfu We sail to Edfu via Kom Ombo today, stopping to visit the partially restored remains of its Ptolemaic temple that stands dramatically above the Nile.

Free time on board the MS Tamr Henna follows later this afternoon.

Day Six | Edfu - Luxor

evening, we enjoy a visit to Karnak’s ‘City of Temples’, probably the ancient world’s largest remaining religious site, with structures dating back 4,000 years. Later on, we visit the illuminated Luxor Temple.

Day Seven | Luxor Today we discover the Colossi of Memnon and then, at nearby Deir el-Bahari, we visit the impressive colonnaded Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, mortuary temple of the only female pharaoh. Next, we visit the Valley of the Kings.

Only a selection of the tombs are open to the public and we visit a number of them, including the elaborately decorated tomb of Seti I. Later, we head to Karnak and explore the immense sanctuary of the sun-deity, Amun-Re.

We go ashore at the Temple of Edfu, a Ptolemaic temple dedicated to Horus, the avenging falcon god. Back on board our cruiser, we have lunch and then proceed to Luxor via Esna Lock. In the

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Images: Colossi of Memnon, Valley of Kings

Day Eight | Luxor - Nag Hammadi

Day Thirteen | Minya - Beni Suef

Sail from Luxor towards Qena, disembarking so that we can drive to the site of Abydos – one of the oldest cities in ancient Egypt and notable for its temple of Seti I. From here, it’s on to Dendera, which is home to a temple complex whose main feature is the well-preserved Temple of Hathor – goddess of love, music and wine. The ceiling boasts an incredible plaster cast of the Zodiac of Dendera. Dinner is held back on board our ship and later we travel onwards to Nag Hammadi.

Sailing to Beni Suef, we begin at the Pyramid of Meidum. Next, we continue to the Pyramid of Amenemhat III, which is 48 metres tall and is coated in limestone.

Day Nine | Nag Hammadi - Sohag

Today we move forward in time and visit the only two surviving representatives of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the three Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. We tour nearby Memphis and the necropolis of Sakkara, where we visit the museum and see the 3rd Dynasty Pharaoh Djoser’s distinctive Step Pyramid complex. We also see the smooth-sided Pyramid of Teti.

Today we head towards Sohag via Abu Homar’s Lock, visiting the Red and White Coptic Monasteries en route. Built from remnants of Pharaonic temples, these monasteries showcase truly incredible murals.

Day Ten | Sohag - Assuit Our morning is spent relaxing aboard the ship as we sail towards Tel el Amarna, cruising through Assuit’s Lock as we go. After lunch, we visit the Monastery of the Holy Virgin Mary – known as the Burnt Monastery – which lies on the path of the flight of the Holy Family in Egypt.

Day Eleven | Assuit - Tel el-Amarna Today we sail to Tel el-Amarna, thought to be the most significant city site that survives from ancient Egypt. We visit the tombs of important figures such as Ahmose I, Pentu and Meryre, and we visit the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten, the foundations of the Great Palace of King Akhenaten and also the Small and Great Temples of Aten.

Day Twelve | Tel el-Amarna - Minya Visit the west bank of the Nile today, touring Tuna el-Gebel and the ruins of a major Egyptian city, El-Ashmunein. We also visit a section of the 39 stone-cut tombs of Beni Hasan on the Nile’s east bank.

Day Fourteen | Beni Suef - Cairo We sail from Beni Suef to Cairo, which offers a chance to relax before the city’s bustle and chaos descends.

Day Fifteen | Cairo

Ship Information MS Tamr Henna The MS Tamr Henna has four different cabins available: Standard cabin (pricing show is based on this cabin type), jacuzzi suites, royal suites and executive suites, all of which have their own unique style. All cabins are fully air-conditioned, with either a large sliding window or balcony, safety deposit box, private bathroom, Satellite TV with in-house video channels, a hairdryer and mini-bar.

Guided by Dr Elizabeth Bloxam Elizabeth is currently Visiting Professor of Egyptology at North East Normal University, Changchun in China.

Day Sixteen | Cairo This morning, we visit the Citadel – the medieval Islamic stronghold of Salah el-Din. After lunch, we explore The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza* and walk through the vibrant Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. A farewell meal follows this evening.

Day Seventeen | Cairo - London Today we depart Cairo for our early morning return flight to London.

Price includes • • • •

Expert Guide Lecturer & Professional Tour Manager Entries to all sites as per the itinerary Field Notes All taxes & gratuities

Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport

Accommodation • Accommodation at Le Méridien Cairo Airport, Mövenpick Hotel Aswan & MS Tamr Henna

Culinary inclusions • 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches & 15 dinners (plus 1 snack in hotel room due to late arrival) • Water with all meals, tea or coffee with dinner

Dates & prices per person Date 29th Aug - 14th Sep

Twin/Dbl Share £7,570

SS £995

*subject to the new museum being open

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CHILE - THE ATACAMA

Exploring the historical, cultural and natural wonders of the Atacama 14 DAYS

From £6,980pp

Departing August

Iquique Ayquina Antofagasta Paranal

Humberstone Pica Calama San Pedro de Atacama

The Atacama is the oldest and driest non-polar desert on earth and a wonderland of stunning geological formations. Peppered with volcanoes, lakes and thermal springs, the landscape is both otherworldly and hauntingly beautiful. With its crystal-clear skies, it is also the best place in the world to discover the secrets of our solar system.

Tour Highlights • Visit the world’s most advanced visible-light astronomical observatory, the Paranal Observatory • Enjoy the ultimate star-gazing experience in the company of an expert

Valparaiso Viña del Mar Casablanca

Santiago

Activity Level

• Experience the celebration of ancestral traditions at the colourful and vibrant Ayquina Festival • See the impressive Pintados geoglyphs, the largest collection of its kind in South America

Days One & Two | London - Santiago We take an overnight flight from London to Santiago and land on the morning of Day Two. On arrival, we transfer to our hotel and sit down to a welcome lunch. Later, we take an optional guided walking tour around Santiago’s downtown area, admiring the fusion of Colonial, Art Deco, and Neo-Gothic styles. We also visit the Museo de Arte Precolombino, which houses a world-class collection of Latin American antiquities.

Day Three | Viña del Mar & Valparaiso Today we get to know two beautiful cities - Viña del Mar, once a huge hacienda and privately owned estate, and the colourful, artistic Valparaiso, ‘jewel of the Pacific’ and World Heritage Site. At dinner, we will gain an insight into Chilean cooking. Our tasting includes sopaipillas con pebre, chirimoya alegre, ceviche, empolvados, pastel de choclo, chupe de jaiba, salmon, empanadas de pino, marraqueta con manjar, and of course the national drink, the pisco sour!

Day Four | Santiago - Antofagasta

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Today, we fly to Antofagasta, a port city situated on arguably the most stunning coastline in Chile and very much off the well-trodden tourist trail.

Here we visit the Desierto de Atacama Museum, Images: Neptune Fountain | La Tirana promoción

where many exhibits help explain the history of the area and all the incredible activity that has taken place here, from the first indigenous culture to the ongoing astronomical research and fascinating NASA Rover experiments.

Day Five | Antofagasta - Paranal - San Pedro de Atacama After an early breakfast, we drive out to the Paranal Observatory, the most advanced observatory of visible-light in the world. It contains the flagship Very Large Telescope (VLT) which consists of four 8.2m telescopes Antu, Kueyan, Melipal and Yepun, named after astronomical bodies in the Mapuche language.

We will have a guided tour of the facilities before continuing to the gateway to the desert, San Pedro de Atacama.

Day Six | San Pedro & Moon Valley Today we experience the mesmerising, natural beauty of the Atacama salt flat and learn about its geology. Returning to San Pedro, there will be some free time to enjoy the village, do some shopping or enjoy a good coffee in the small main square. After lunch, we visit the Moon Valley, with its colourful escarpments, unusual wind-carved formations and dry lakes that sparkle with salt. Tonight, we go star-gazing with an expert at hand to explain the intricacies of the night sky.

Day Seven | Ayquina - Calama After breakfast, we will go to the small village of Ayquina to see one of the most colourful festivities in northern Chile, the Ayquina Festival.

This religious-cultural event is held in veneration of Virgin of Guadalupe, where local communities gather and perform a large number of pagan religious dances such as diabladas, tinkus and caporales.

Day Eight | Calama - Pica We journey to La Huayca, driving along the Panamerican highway and crossing the Atacama Desert. Before arriving at our destination, we will stop to see the impressive Pintados geoglyphs, ancient rock art preserved by the scarcity of rain

Images: Geoglyphs of Atacama desert | Precolumbian jewelry

in Pampa del Tamarugal, the largest collection of its kind in South America.

Day Nine | Pica - Iquique Today we visit Pica Oasis. Inhabited from preColumbian times by different cultures, the area is known for its thermal hot springs or ‘cocha’ which have been used for centuries as part of an irrigation system. The use of underground aquifers has resulted in the production of spectacular citrus fruits including the famous Pica lemon used as an ingredient in pisco sour. Later, we continue to Iquique.

Day Ten | Iquique We spend the day in the seaside city of Iquique discovering its history, from the time when indigenous people farmed using collected guano and snow melt from the Andes, to the War of the Pacific where Peru and Bolivia battled for possession of its valuable nitrate resources. Our explorations will include a visit to the Regional Museum where you will see the Chinchorro Mummies, the oldest artificially preserved bodies of the world.

Day Eleven | Humberstone Today we cross the Atacama Desert again to the ghost town of Humberstone, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here we visit the fantastic open-air museum, before continuing to the Atacama Giant geoglyph, the largest ancient anthropomorphic geoglyph in the world. At 86 metres high, the Atacama Giant is believed to have been built by inhabitants of the area between 900 to 1,450 AC.

Day Twelve | Iquique - Casablanca Santiago

Guided by Jaime Droguett Jaime has 27 years of experience leading tours, the majority in the Atacama Desert.

Price includes • • • •

Expert Guide Lecturer & Professional Tour Manager Entries to all sites as per the itinerary Field notes All taxes & gratuities

Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport

Accommodation • Accommodation at Le Rêve Boutique Hotel, Hotel Terrado Suites Antofagasta, in San Pedro de Atacama, in Calama, in Pica, in Iquique, in Terrado & Viña del Mar

Culinary inclusions

After breakfast we fly back Santiago. After lunch in the Casablanca Valley we enjoy a vineyard tour and wine-tasting experience before making our way back to our hotel for our last night in Chile.

Days Thirteen & Fourteen | Santiago London We transfer back to Santiago Airport for our flight back to the UK, arriving in London on Day Fourteen.

• 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches & 11 dinners • Water with all meals & tea or coffee with dinner

Dates & prices per person Date 30th Aug - 12th Sep

Twin/Dbl Share £6,980

SS £1,065

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Return Address Unit 4 Oakridge Office Park Whaddon Salisbury SP5 3HT

STUDY DAYS 2022 Join our renowned expert Guide Lecturers for a day-long experience unlike any other. You will enjoy special access to museums, galleries and archaeological sites that are otherwised closed to the public, where you’ll encounter lectures, handle artecfacts and learn more about your chosen subject. From ancient rock art and the UK’s richest Roman past, to tours of castles and military history, we have something to satisfy every curiosity. See below for our available summer departures:

JUNE 4th June £185

Human Osteoarchaeology at Winchester

6th June £180

Castles with Marc Morris A Dover Study Day

10th June £150

Chieftans to Senators Iron Age Roman Dorchester

10th June £210

Hever Castle Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn

18th June £150

Roman St. Albans

18th June £185

Ancient Egypt at the Bristol Museum

24th June £135

Flinders Petrie and the Discovery of Egypt

24th June £145

A Masterpiece in Stone Salisbury Cathedral

25th June £150 27th June £170

8th July £165

Power & Pilgrims: In the footsteps of the Saints at Durham Cathedral

14th July £175

Daily Life in Ancient Britain at Butser Farm

16th July £215

Maritime Portsmouth

20th July £150

Roman London - What Lies Beneath

21st July £140

The Anglo Saxon Agricultural Revolution

23rd July £150

Roman London - What Lies Beneath

29th July £150

Chieftans to Senators Iron Age Roman Dorchester

August 1st August £140

The Anglo Saxon Agricultural Revolution

Roman London - What Lies Beneath

2nd August £235

Spitfire Study Day at Biggin Hill

Bletchley & Double Agents

4th August £235

Biggles Day at Shuttleworth

5th August £150

Ice Age at Creswell Crags

6th August £75

A Wessex Walk

4th August £235

Biggles Day at Shuttleworth

5th August £160

Northumbria Rock Art

11th August £150

Roman Chester

JULY 1st July £75

A Wessex Walk

2nd July £165

Roman Cotswolds

7th July £215

Henry VIII - Hampton Court

7th July £165

Minsters & Monasteries Ripon Cathedral & Fountains Abbey

TO BOOK YOUR STUDY DAY, CONTACT US TODAY Call our Travel Advisors on: 01722 671 870 or visit andantetravels.co.uk