There is a lifetime of learning and pleasure to be had from exploring Europe’s historical sites and cities.  This rich tapestry of a continent bears the legacy of many ancient peoples and empires.  Guided historical tours in Europe often explore renowned and less well-known sites from ancient civilizations.  Other Europe history trips have you experience the more recent stories and lived experiences of more modern conflicts.

Ancient History Tours of Europe

Some travellers from the UK like to focus on a particular period of history, such as that of ancient Rome or Greece.  Alternatively, they may wish to discover how the history of a region or city unfolded over the centuries.  On ancient greece tours, for example, you are likely to explore archaeological remains, artistic works, artefacts from everyday life and the living architecture that has grown up around ancient cities and sites.

Guided historical tours of Italy and archaeological tours of Greece allow you to visit some of the most wonderful sites and historical treasures in the world.  These countries are also famous for their beautiful landscapes and cities, not to forget their great food and wine.  Places on these historical holiday packages can be highly sought after, so do book early.

History Tours in UK

Holiday trips in the UK have so many historical sites and cities to choose from and have the advantage of mostly avoiding air travel.  Roman history and the great heritage from the Industrial Revolution are there to be explored with the help of tour escorts or guides.  Many people visit city destinations like London, Bath or Edinburgh to gain a wonderful insight into how people lived through the centuries.

Best Guided History Holiday Packages

When we consider destinations for the best archaeological tours in Europe, Pompeii and Herculaneum are obvious candidates.  Guided archaeological trips to Pompeii give you a unique opportunity to understand the lives of people from all walks of life during Roman times.  However, tours of ancient Sicily and history trips in Northern Greece are equally intriguing and wonderful.

If you are looking to have the holiday of a lifetime at the same time as exploring ancient Greek sites, you may wish to look at island-hopping archaeological tours, visiting stunning destinations like Santorini or Crete.

For travellers who love learning about past, do look through our great selection of guided history tours around the world and book yourself on an incredible journey.

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