Go on unforgettable trips into the past in one of the cradles of civilisation, without spending a fortune too. These low-cost historical tours in China can take you to world-famous landmarks and to museums housing artefacts from thousands of years.

Walking tours of the Great Wall of China teach you the fascinating history of this monumental fortification. The Mutianyu section in Beijing is one of the best preserved, first begun in the 6th century AD. To see what China’s cities once looked like, tour the Old City of Shanghai, visiting the 600-year-old City God Temple and the beautiful 16th-century Yu Garden.

If you want to explore the ancient past closer to home, our organised historical Greek tours are great value and include opportunities to enjoy the culture of this welcoming Mediterranean nation.

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