Archaeology Travel

Well known for its picturesque Georgian high street, West Malling is much older and there is more than that to see.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Numerous megalithic tombs survive in north west Germany.

Sintra is an unforgettably scenic location which offers a range of options, either heading straight to Pena Palace or enjoying a day or two to make the most of this beautiful and historic town.

Explore Portugal’s fascinating history from Braga in the North, once the capital of the Roman province of Gallaecia, to Portimão in the south, with its extensive history of fishing.

Found in 1961 by a construction worker on the island of Mykonos, the Mykonos Vase is widely accepted to have the earliest representation of the Trojan Horse.

Hidden between the houses of an unassuming residential neighborhood in Drammen, Norway, lies a masterclass in archaeological presentation.

Pompeii, with or without Herculaneum, is a popular day-trip from Rome.

Built around 50 AD, the Nîmes Aqueduct carried 30,000 to 40,000 m3 of water daily from a spring in Uzès over a distance of 50 km to Nîmes – then the Roman colony of Nemausus.

In the city centre of Oslo, within walking distance of a number of museums and popular attractions, is Viking Planet.

From the 5th century Paleochristian Basilica to the Baroque facades and altars of the 18th century, Cagliari’s ecclesiastical heritage is as rich as the city’s history.

Sardinia is often reduced to images of emerald waters and white beaches – a Mediterranean playground where the sun and sand are the main attractions

Established by the Greeks when they colonised the Salento peninsular, or the ‘heel’ of Italy’s boot, Otranto became an important port for the Romans.

Niaux is an Ice Age cave near the town of Tarascon-sur-Ariège in the Pyrénées.

Travellers are increasingly demanding more unique, one-to-one experiences in their travels, moving away from one-size-fits-all trips.

The National Museum of Iceland, with its artefact-rich displays of just over 1,000 years of Icelandic history, is one of the more popular things to…

While exploring historic sites in Iceland can be challenging for visitors with disabilities and mobility needs, more and more sites are making real efforts to…

You can visit all manner of interesting museums in Iceland, but none is more unusual than the Icelandic Phallological Museum in downtown Reykjavik.

The small village of Reykholt is tucked away in the western region of Iceland.

Laying on the black sand of Sólheimasandur beach on Iceland’s Southern coast are the iconic remains of an aircraft fuselage.

Few walking tours focus on the Viking history of Reykjavik.

Beside a road on the edge of the small town of Ladelund, in Schleswig-Holstein, stands a stone memorial to a B24 Liberator nicknamed ‘Daisy Mae’

Les Eyzies, and the historic Hotel Cromagnon, is the base for exploring some of the jewels in the crown of Dordogne’s past.

In 2025 we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

Anyone who has walked along the banks of the River Thames will surely have noticed the bones of history beneath their feet.

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While driving through the Seine River Valley, quite by chance I stumbled upon the Church of Our Lady in the riverside town of Caudebec-en-Caux.

World War II is not something we usually associate with Iceland.

For those looking for an adventure in Iceland with a historical twist, this is a list just for you.

Those interested in the Viking world would have inevitably come across runes.

The Sagas of Icelanders are easily some of the most important surviving medieval texts.

Arguably one of the most important statues of Emperor Augustus, the Augustus of Prima Porta is certainly one of the best preserved portraits we have…

An engaging new permanent exhibition has recently opened at the Árni Magnússon Institute in Reykjavik.

The Saga Museum near the Old Harbour recounts the history of Iceland.

A ferry ride to Viðey Island is one of attractions included on the Reykjavik City Card.

One of the many reasons people travel to France is to see for themselves the spectacular Ice Age cave art.

Each year the Red Rocks Initiatives for Sustainable Development hosts its Cultural Festival.

The Reykjavik City Card is one of the best city passes I have reviewed and used.

For anyone with a new-found interest in the Vikings, this list is for you.

Thingvellir is widely regarded as the most important heritage site in Iceland.

Römergrab Weiden is an extraordinarily well preserved Roman burial chamber or tomb located in the outer Cologne suburb of Weiden.

From Thomas Hardy’s birthplace in Dorset, to Agatha Christie’s summer residence in Devon.

The blockbuster touring exhibition from Egypt Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs is now at the NEON in Battersea Power Station, until 30 August…

Having worked in Nyanza District for some time on a number of heritage and tourism related projects, I have become familiar with the Kings’ Palace…

Across the world, there is probably nowhere more closely associated with the summer solstice than Stonehenge.

Build on our itineraries to create your own trip of a lifetime Bulgaria, France, Italy Self-guided multi-day tours and day trips English With over a…

Integrating tourism, conservation and sustainable community development in and around the Volcanoes National Park Rwanda Multi-day tours English Red Rocks Rwanda is both an Eco…

Cologne was an important city on the Rhine River during Roman times; then called Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium.

Everyone wants to see the prehistoric paintings and engravings in the caves of Font de Gaume and Les Combarelles.

The new Lascaux III will return to the Field Museum in Chicago.

Each year Egypt receives millions of visitors from all over the world.