Archaeology Travel

Lascaux II, a partial but spectacular and highly accurate replica of Lascaux, was opened to the public in 1983.

Discover over 400,000 years of human history in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac.

The small town of Les Eyzies in the Dordogne has long been described as the World Capital of Prehistory.

Roman Silchester, or Calleva Atrebatum as the Romans called the town, is one of England’s important archaeological sites.

Once an overgrown, ruined pre-Colombian city in the heart of the Yucatán jungle, Chichén Itzá is now one of the most popular attractions in Mexico

The museum in Taranto, Museo Nazionale Archeologico di Taranto, is one of the finest national museums in Italy.

In 2023, Historic England added 227 new places to the National Heritage List for England.

Berlin is a popular destination whatever the season; there is always something to do.

Just outside Friedrichstraße train station is one of many memorials to the victims of the Nazi era in Berlin.

Given the complexity and significance of the Acropolis in Athens, the site itself and its history, this is definitely one of those archaeological sites that…

Each year the Botanical Garden in Berlin provides a magical, festive setting for Christmas Garden Berlin.

Red Rocks Rwanda tours offer a captivating journey through this East African nation known for its rich heritage and tumultuous past.

Whether you are visiting for a few hours as part of a shore excursion or a few days, this 20 minute read sets out the…

At the end of 2022 the Museum of London at the Wall in the City of London closed its doors, having opened in 1976.

North eastern Brittany is well known for its medieval heritage.

As with many cities in Europe, Cagliari has a rich historic centre and many ways in which visitors can explore this fascinating past.

As a Sardinian archaeologist, born and bred on the island, and trained at the University of Cagliari, I do not shy away from recommending my…

The Sardinian port city of Cagliari is a popular stop for a number of different cruise liners sailing the Mediterranean.

Germany may be a comparatively modern nation-state, having been formed in 1871, but the territory it now encompasses has a rich and complex history.

Under an hour’s drive from Cagliari are the ruins of the ancient city of Nora.

The wall built by the Romans to protect Londinium sometime between 190 and 230 AD still survives in a number of places.

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Anyone planning a trip to Rome and hoping to visit the Colosseum should definitely buy their entry tickets in advance.

Sitting quietly on top of the Caelian Hill in Rome are the Case Romane del Celio snapshots of early Roman history showing the changes that…

Images of Saint Peter’s Square are frequently broadcast around the World.

Parents visiting Athens can still enjoy a trip to the top of the Acropolis with their babies or young children.

Paris has some of the finest art galleries and museums in the world.

The Altes Museum was the first of the five museums on Museumsinsel to have been constructed.

About an hour’s train ride north of Rome, the hill town of Orvieto satisfies a yearning for many a traveller looking for a taste of…

The Sansevero Chapel is inextricably linked to the genius of Raimondo di Sangro, who conceived and commissioned numerous artists to create the complex iconographic cycle…

Naples is a city that has so much to offer: history, culture, archaeology, art and good food.

Prices for the Acropolis and other major archaeological sites in Athens increased significantly on 1 April 2025.

After a short walk along one of the city’s most beautiful streets, you arrive at the Roman amphitheatre of Cagliari.

Knossos is the most well known archaeological site on the island of Crete.

In the centre of Rome is the Capuchin Crypt – officially the Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars, which is at once both shocking…

One of the main attractions on the Greek island of Santorini is the archaeological site of Akrotiri.

The Great Wall of China features prominently in Western popular imagination.

Doom paintings were once a common feature in English churches.

With thousands of archaeological and historical sites on the island, from prehistoric to industrial heritage, any visitor to Sardinia is spoilt for choice.

From Sofia in the west to the Black Sea coast in the east.

About 11 miles south of Jackson, Tennessee, outside the small town of Pinson, lies one of the largest mound sites in the Eastern United States

From the Roman amphitheatre in Caerleon to the medieval castle at Beaumaris, many of Wales’ most important heritage sites are managed by an organisation called…

Mont Saint Michel is one of the most visited tourist attractions in France outside of Paris.

At only 50km northeast of Mexico City the archaeological site of Teotihuacán is the most visited attraction in Mexico.

The Vintage House in the seaside town of Aldeburgh on the east coast of England is a holiday cottage which still has the original furnishings…

Many musical tours of London focus on recent popular music, with a wide variety of tours on offer for those who want to learn more…

With over three million visitors in 2019, the Acropolis in Athens is one of the world’s most visited ancient monuments.

For military history enthusiasts, London has a number of museums and points of interest to visit.

One of the first regiments in the British Army, the Household Cavalry has long been connected with the tradition and pageantry that comes with protecting…

The Wakes is a museum in the Hampshire village of Selborne which was once home to the writer and naturalist, Gilbert White.