Archaeology tours and events
From prehistoric cave art in the Dordogne to the Acropolis in Athens, and Pompeii to Cambodia, our archaeological tours journey through history exploring antique and Classical worlds.
Getting up close to the evidence and artefacts of early civilisations, our expert tour-leaders decode the stories of the most famous archaeological sites, as well as countless lesser-known ones.
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The excellence in the smallest detail, from hotel selection to minute by minute organisation of each day and evening, the highest possible quality of the lectures, despite initial terror of finding one knew nothing, but realising one was there to learn after all, as were most attendees. "
Birth of the Modern - Britain in the Age of Jane Austen & JMW Turner
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Both the guide and the tour manager were excellent. "
Tuscan Gardens - The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas
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A MRT trip is more than a vacation; it's an experience that will live on in our memories because it was so deeply satisfying. We like that there was no shopping, no beach time, no visits to jewelery makers or other time wasters. The tour was extremely academic: exactly what we wanted. "
Medieval Burgundy - Abbeys and churches of the high Middle Ages
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The festival was full of interest. We are so impressed with the planning and organisation – it is almost worth going on your tours for that alone! We can't speak highly enough of the team. "
Opera in Sicily - Five performances in historic theatres in beautiful Baroque cities
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The lecturer was very informative and good company too. I enjoyed his talks immensely. The tour manager was a great asset. "
Normans in the South - Castles and cathedrals in Puglia, Basilicata and Campania