150 History tours holidays found
Archaeology holiday in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From €1,250 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh holiday in Vietnam
Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure
From £795 to £970 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday & selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Late availability on these dates: 24 Jan, 09 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 16 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 19 Feb, 21 Feb, 22 Feb, 24 Feb, 25 Feb, 26 Feb, 27 Feb, 29 Feb, 01 Mar, 03 Mar, 05 Mar, 06 Mar, 07 Mar, 08 Mar, 10 Mar, 11 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar,...
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
From £1,549 to £1,949 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 8 Feb, 19 Feb, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 11 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 29 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 23 May, 27 May, 30 May, 3 Jun, 6 Jun, 1 Aug, 26 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 30 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 28 Nov, 2 Dec, 5 Dec, 9 Dec, 12 Dec, 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 30 Dec
2021: 6 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb, 17 Feb, 27 Feb, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 24 Mar ...
2021: 6 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb, 17 Feb, 27 Feb, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 24 Mar ...
Late availability on these dates: 08 Feb, 19 Feb, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 11 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 29 Apr
Ethiopia holidays, tailor made
Discover the natural beauty and culture of Ethiopia
From £2,250 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Minimum 2 people
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Japan golden route holiday
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From £2,100 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Vietnam holidays, tailor made
Tailor made Vietnam holidays.
From US $2,183 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
For these Vietnam holidays we offer a complete tailor made service and this suggested sampled itinerary can be tailor made to suit your requirements
Georgia & Armenia cultural holiday
Journey to the furthest reaches of Europe
From £2,325 to £2,450 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 14 May, 6 Jun, 2 Jul, 27 Aug, 19 Sep
2021: 17 Apr, 20 May, 10 Jun, 26 Aug, 10 Sep, 30 Sep
2021: 17 Apr, 20 May, 10 Jun, 26 Aug, 10 Sep, 30 Sep
Ethiopia holiday, tailormade
Discover the people, places and wildlife of Ethiopia
From £2,483 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Minimum 2 people
Southern India tour, temples & nature
Tour from Coimbatore to Bangalore via Mysore
From £494 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Ancient Greece small group holiday
The Ancient Greek Civilization (Athens-Delphi-Peloponnese)
From €1,870 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 28 Mar, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun
Holidays to Cuba
A comprehensive and intriguing tour
From £2,544 to £3,416 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Jul, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Dec
2021: 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 3 Apr, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 18 Dec
2021: 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 3 Apr, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 18 Dec
15% off selected small group trips departing before the 30th June 2020. Discount off the Land Only trip price without flights
Moldova holiday
A cultural tour through the fascinating country of Moldova
From £995 to £1,065 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 19 Jun, 18 Sep
2021: 15 Jun, 18 Sep
2021: 15 Jun, 18 Sep
Ancient Macedonia tour
Explore eastern Bulgaria, northern Greece and Macedonia.
From £1,599 to £1,739 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 3 May, 10 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep
North India cultural tour
An adventure to one of the planet's exotic destinations
From £795 to £930 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 5 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 14 Oct, 16 Oct, 21 Oct, 23 Oct, 28 Oct, 30 Oct, 4 Nov, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov, 3 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 18 Dec, 23 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 1 Jan, 6 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 23 Jul ...
2021: 1 Jan, 6 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 4 Jun, 2 Jul, 23 Jul ...
Late availability on these dates: 07 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 06 Mar, 20 Mar, 10 Apr
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Tailor made holidays to Jordan
Private tour of Jordan's dramatic scenic contrasts
From £1,295 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Delhi to Goa overland tour
Indian curries temples harems & Himalayas
From £680 to £899 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Saturday and Monday departures throughout the year.
Cultural holiday to Bhutan
Experience Bhutanese culture & festivals
From £3,010 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 28 Jan, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 21 Sep, 29 Sep, 14 Oct, 19 Oct, 24 Oct, 4 Nov, 16 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 28 Jan, 02 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr
India highlight tour, North and South
Explore India's cultural diversity
From £1,649 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 19 Apr, 4 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 19 Apr
Sicily history tour
Discover Sicily with a knowledgeable guest lecturer
From £2,193 to £2,369 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct
Thailand tailor made holiday, history & culture
Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Chiang Mai & North Thailand
From £2,750 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Delhi to Kathmandu tour
An inspiring cultural tour
From £1,150 to £1,375 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs on selected Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout year
Late availability on these dates: 10 Feb, 14 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 28 Feb, 02 Mar, 06 Mar, 09 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 03 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 27 Apr
Cuba tour, The Revolutionary Trail
Follow in the footsteps of the revolutionaries
From £1,725 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Thai Indo China holiday
An unusual journey across southern Indochina
From £2,349 to £2,949 17 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 16 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
2021: 1 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 15 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 17 Dec
2021: 1 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 15 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 17 Dec
Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
Thailand to Southern Vietnam via Angkor Wat
From £640 to £765 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs various Tue, Thu and Sat per week throughout the year
Late availability on these dates: 03 Feb, 15 Feb, 24 Feb, 29 Feb, 07 Mar, 14 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 11 Apr, 13 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr
Indonesia holiday, Isle of the Gods
True holiday perfection
From £1,295 to £1,510 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 22 Feb, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 15 Apr, 25 Apr, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 1 Jul, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2021: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 14 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 30 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul ...
2021: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 14 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 30 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul ...
Late availability on these dates: 22 Feb, 04 Apr, 11 Apr, 15 Apr, 25 Apr
Highlights of Morocco holiday
Explore the diversity of romantic Morocco
From £1,149 to £1,399 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 Feb, 19 Apr, 10 May, 14 Jun, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec
2021: 31 Jan, 7 Mar, 18 Apr, 9 May, 13 Jun, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec
2021: 31 Jan, 7 Mar, 18 Apr, 9 May, 13 Jun, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 02 Feb, 19 Apr
Mekong adventure holiday, Laos & Cambodia
Follow the Mekong, one of the world’s greatest rivers
From £2,000 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 16 Feb, 15 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 4 Jun, 29 Jun, 26 Jul, 23 Aug, 23 Sep, 23 Oct, 24 Nov, 25 Dec
Sri Lanka birding & cultural tour
Top tour of birding, wildlife and culture of Sri Lanka.
From £1,500 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you throughout the year. The best time for birding is September to April, when thousand upon thousands of northern winter migrants arrive.
South India holiday
Tour the ancient trading cities and towns
From £1,851 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Greece ancient monuments tour
The imposing masterpieces of the Greek antiquity
From €1,490 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun
From
£795
excluding flights
Our trips to the Ben Tre coconut farm and our cycle tour to meet local families in Hanoi were our favourite parts of the trip.
(more)Lucy Eastwood
Sailing through the Mekong Delta; tasting the multitude of street food in
Hanoi and touring around on the back of a motorbike in Hue were the most memorable parts of our holiday! (more)Sue Macdonald
The tour was an absolutely great way to see Vietnam in a short period of time. The boat trip in Halong Bay exceeded our expectations of comfort. (more)Sophie Hudson
From
£2,250
excluding flights
the most memorable part of the holiday was the religious ceremonies at lalibela and roasted goat dinner at our guides home. (more)John Miller
The whole experience was fulfilling and exciting. Getting to know the local landmarks, both natural and cultural, our charming guides... everything!
(more)Albert Monty
We were blown away by Ethiopia. The scenery was stunning with the Blue Nile waterfall and awesome volcanic mountains. (more)Ruth Scally
From
€1,250
excluding flights
The Greek people were extremely friendly, the food was fabulous and the scenery and historical sites were amazing.
(more)Elaine Williams
Excellent, can’t say enough good things about our tour guide, Dimitris, who
obviously loves Greece. Particularly good at selecting outstanding restaurants. (more)Grady Aronstamm
There were so many highlights. Olympia was breathtaking and the hotel in Galadixi was such a special place to stay (more)Helen Middleton-Stewart
From
£2,980
including UK flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was seeing traditional crafts still in operation for real and not for visitors visiting remote villages in the north.
(more)John Lomas
Fabulous 10 out of 10...the best part was sailing down the Mekong River from Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang.
(more)Sarah blagdon
There were many memorable moments, but we loved arriving at Hin Boun park by boat - even if we did have to do a lot of pushing! and La Folie down in the south of Laos was perfect!
(more)Lesley Duncan
From
£1,549
including UK flights
From
£2,100
excluding flights
The most exciting part of the holiday was the rugby. (more)Lorraine van Schalkwyk
This was a very varied and comprehensive introduction to the country. The cities were really interesting and undoubtedly Kyoto's multiple sites make it a bit
of a gem but we really enjoyed the smaller towns like Kanazawa and quiet and peace of Mount Koya.
(more)Saket Priyadarshi
The fabulous gardens in Shinjuku Tokyo were memorable. (more)Janet Hynes
From
£1,209
including UK flights
From
US $2,183
excluding flights
The holiday was spectacular and offered a huge variety of activities that kept even our 16-year-old son entertained for the entire duration. The itinerary was flexible enough to allow us to meet our elder son in Vietnam halfway through our trip and our activities for that particular day were extended to include him and his four friends. (more)Stewart Fox
Most of it was fascinating... Singapore, Vietnam and Laos are amazing countries. (more)Neville Isaacson
Most memorable was walking through the wonderful Luang Prabang and relaxing on the fantastic beach of Phu Quoc. (more)Tomasz Majewski
From
£680
excluding flights
Spending two hours at the Taj Mahal at sunset was amazing! Couldn't believe it was free! Also really enjoyed Tordi Sagur, the village, when we got to visit the village, see old disused sites, climb sand dunes and a extra sunrise hike up to an old fort. (more)Rhiannon Bennett
Discovering and exploring new places, meeting people, getting to know a new culture and way of life. I felt the trip covered a lot of aspects such as the history, culture, food, people, traditions and more. (more)Stephanie Denton
The most memorable moment was when we went to our CEO's house and celebrated Diwali with his family. It was an amazing experience! (more)Karen Tan
From
£1,336
excluding flights
The most memorable parts of the trip were seeing tigers. Local people. Un-touristy parts of India. The care and diligence of our tour operator and Rajat Kumar. (more)Sue Gray
For sheer excitement our number one was unexpectedly seeing wild elephants grazing in the dappled sunlight of a Munnar forest. (more)Jill Wild
It was a very good holiday, people were welcoming, helpful and friendly. Rajat was very efficient and helpful. (more)Alessandra Spera
From
£3,375
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was... Camping by the Darvasa gas crater, the off-road drive to the Gonur Depe archaeological site or the wacky city of Ashgabat (more)David Finbow
The hospitable and very friendly people wherever we went - smiling faces all the way. Also the sheer vastness of Kyrgyzstan, which I loved - the dramatic mountain passes, the shepherds bringing their animals down from the high pastures. (more)Sara Warren
Excellent. Our tour leader, Jude, was knowledgeable, unflappable and always encouraging and helpful. She really made the holiday. (more)Ann Rix
From
£3,850
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was the buddhist temples in Miyajima. (more)Aine O Ceallaigh
Absolutely wonderful; probably the best we've ever had. (more)Jane Dunphy
It was an amazing experience; everything we hoped for and more...each day was different and a new fascinating experience.
(more)Jean Burgess
From
US $1,502
excluding flights
Extremely enjoyable and memorable. A real eye-opener to experience local culture and take in some marvellous geography. (more)Martyn Miller
It was all excellent - we visited Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Hue and Hoi-An. All 3 guides really knew their stuff and really enhanced the holiday (more)Chris Holman
We had a wonderful time and felt that we accomplished what we set out to do, which was to give our 14 year old daughter a taste of the sites, history and culture of the country in which she was born. (more)Karen Foust
From
£2,865
including UK flights
Thoroughly enjoyed our first tour with the operator. The tour leader (Sue) was without doubt the best we have ever had from any tour company. Her knowledge and enthusiasm contributed to a fascinating and unforgettable tour of a beautiful country. (more)Brian Muir
Very good; although personally I found it a little too fast-paced. I would have preferred more downtime. (more)Katharine Shaw
From
£795
excluding flights
I loved meeting new people, all ages from all backgrounds. I've met people
that I'll never forget. The tour guide made us all feel safe and welcome in India. I loved watching the dance show and trying all the food.
(more)Lauren Philp
Camping in the desert was great. Varanasi was a very spiritual experience. And Udaipur was a very lovely city...The best holiday I've had. Thanks to our friendly and knowledgeable guide, a lovely group and a fantastic itinerary.
(more)Graeme Stokes
Jaisalmer was the most memorable part. (more)Estella Lianne Gentle
From
£900
excluding flights
There were so many incredible things, but the most memorable part was having the opportunity to meet the Indian people and learning more about their way
of life and culture. (more)Gilly Plested
There were many memorable moments - the scale and grandeur of the various palaces and forts with the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, and Jaipur standing out... The marble carvings at the Jainist temple at Rankapore were quite extraordinary. We really enjoyed Bhindar, not just staying in the Palace, but the waking around the town without a tourist shop in sight! (more)Tim Johnston
Finding ourselves in India at Holi - and being involved! We were prepared, by our guide, for what would happen - the showering of colours onto friends and strangers alike - and so dressed accordingly, and joined in! As a result, we had great fun! (more)David Lynn
From
£3,425
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The whole trip was very memorable, horse riding, local, landscape, culture everything was amazing
Tips?
just be ready to let yourself go and enjoy being in a very different authentic existence for a while
Local benefits?
The locals were key to the whole trip and were very happy to be sharing their culture
Overall rating?
absolutely amazing experience (more)Dave Redfern
From
£1,295
excluding flights
Brilliant! Such a diverse country and lovely people.
Our driver/guide was fantastic but you could easily drive yourself. (more)Dorothie Jones
The most exciting part of the holiday was the tour around Petra & hiking away from the crowds. (more)Hazel Parker
Interacting with the people of Jordan will be the first memories we keep. The beauty and majesty of the country, combined with the living history was exciting to experience. From the green fields of the north to the southern desert, preserved roman Jerash to Nabatean Petra, all beautiful to see. (more)Scott Cupp
From
£3,385
excluding flights
Great if you are interested in culture, history and religion (more)Hannah Murray
Although the Churches, Museums and Palaces were stunning and memorable the aspect that made the most impact was meeting people in different parts of Ethiopia and gaining some understanding of how they live. (more)Lauren Kaswell
Go with an open mind and you will have many wonderful surprises (more)Margarita Lytle
From
£1,449
including UK flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was visiting the historic sites, the scenery and the food. (more)Heather Rushton
So many memorable things - the Greek temples, Roman mosaics, Palermo's street markets and Byzantine churches - swimming, sunshine etc etc. Amazing food. Excellent, although the schedule could be improved in one or two areas and one or two of the hotels were quite basic. (more)Catherine Smith
The most memorable was the walking trail at Mt Etna and the various temples at Agrigento. (more)Chandra Kant Sharma
From
£2,000
excluding flights
The scenery and seeing the country away from the usual tourist trail. Following the Mekong gave the theme to the journey through the country and meant we saw different aspects of the country. (more)Robin Hodsdon
Canoeing on the Mekong and watching the river dolphins was my favourite highlight. (more)Kay Parkinson
Brilliant.....we're planning the next trip!...It didn't feel like a normal corporate style package holiday, there was time to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of local markets. (more)Colin Smith
From
£1,455
excluding flights
The most memorable parts of the holiday were Camel ride round the Pyramids (you do have to barter hard), Abel Simbel and best of all Valley of the Kings. (more)Jo Carter
The whole holiday has been a dream of mine for 25 years and it more than lived up to expectations. The pyramids, temples and tombs were amazing. The Nile cruise was 10 times better than we expected - lovely staff and surroundings, especially the surprise animals made out of towels on our beds each night! (more)Janice Gould
From
£1,200
excluding flights
The entire trip was unforgettable. The openness and friendliness of the Cambodian people was heart warming and this was evident in every exchange...I would rate the holiday as superb. (more)Alison Fernandes
The whole immersion in another culture was educational and we loved it all. A thoroughly wonderful holiday though we were lucky to be the only three on the trip which gave us comfortable journeys. (more)Chris Harnby
The S-21 site in Phnomh Penh, all the temples at Siem Reap and the boat journey between Siem Reap and Battambang. (more)Vivian Munn
From
£1,725
excluding flights
Excellent...Visiting the cemetery where Fidel Castro is buried was touching, and broadened my understanding of Cuba. (more)Adele Dow
Most fun was sitting on the steps at the Mayor's square in Trinidad, sipping
Kanchechera and swaying to live music.
(more)Huma Kidwai
It was an amazing experience. Well organized, beautiful country and people. We enjoyed every minute. (more)Leslie Repp
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