Visiting historical places helps us build up a picture of the world as it used to be. With our budget escorted history tours for UK travellers, you can delve into the background story of different places and societies, deepening your knowledge of the past in the company of fellow enthusiasts and expert guides.

Low-cost historical trips in India transport you back to the age of the Mughal emperors with fascinating visits to the Golden Triangle sites of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, including landmarks such as the Amber Fort and the Taj Mahal. In Vietnam and Cambodia, you will find cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh and Phnom Penh, which are steeped in colonial history as well as legacies of more recent tribulations.

On cheap historical tours of China, you can glimpse past layers of this ancient and fascinating country as you stroll on the centuries-old Great Wall, marvel at the phenomenal Terracotta Warriors created by the first Emperor of China, and wander through Beijing’s spectacular Forbidden City, which was home to 24 emperors after its completion in the 15^th century.

We have excellent value history tours to Jordan, where highlights include the stupendous rock-hewn ancient city of Petra overlooked by the majestic Royal Tombs, the well-preserved Roman ruins of Jerash and the biblical site of Mount Nebo. Meanwhile, history cruises in Egypt showcase the times of the Pharaohs with excursions to one breathtaking ancient after another, including the Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza, the Abu Simbel, Luxor and Karnak Temples, and the vast burial ground known as the Valley of the Kings.

As the cradle of European civilisation, Greece is one of the most popular destinations for historical tours, with the Acropolis, the Sanctuary of Delphi and the incredible “suspended” monasteries of Meteora among the major attractions on the mainland, plus the Minoan-era Knossos Palace on Crete and the UNESCO-listed medieval town of Rhodes, whose historical trajectory has taken in Byzantine rule, the Crusades and Ottoman occupation.

In Italy, the Colosseum of Rome evokes gladiator contests of bygone years while the archaeological site of Pompeii provides a vivid insight into everyday Roman life. Other European history tours likewise feature fascinating remnants of the Roman Empire, including Diocletian’s Palace in Split and the Arena of Nîmes in Provence, France.

Our wide-ranging budget tours cater for over 50s, solo travellers and young travellers alike. Browse them today to find your ideal destination at a bargain price.

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