Top Trips for Learning About Ancient History
Go beyond the history books and take an adventure through ancient history with one of these time-travelling trips.
Exploring ancient history never gets old. The architecture is mesmerising, the stories are captivating, and the way modern cultures still adopt millennia-old traditions is inspiring. It’s exciting to discover how, sometimes, ancient ways of living haven’t changed much at all. From the pyramids of Egypt to the temples of Sri Lanka, these top Culture Trips are perfect for learning the old ways.
Ultimate Egypt
An adventure in Egypt is like diving into a history book, and this 11-day trip is the ultimate lesson. Ancient temples are yours to explore, from Luxor to Denera to Cairo. It’ll be difficult to choose a favourite, what with the relatively young Temple of Edfu and the 4,000-year-old Karnak Temple both making a striking stance. Of course, Tutankhamun’s riches in the Egyptian Museum will be a highlight – that’s unless a visit to his Valley of the Kings tomb doesn’t steal the spotlight.
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Next available from 26th Sep 2024
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STARTS AT
Cairo, Egypt
ENDS AT
Aswan, Egypt
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
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Georgia and the Caucasus
When is drinking wine considered “historical research”? When you’re indulging in the ancient wine-making traditions on this rural Georgia adventure. For nine days, you’re welcome to drink as much as you desire: this region is where the first known wine was fermented, after all. Don’t skimp on the starch, either. Aside from exploring Tbilisi’s Old Quarter and the medieval Gergeti Trinity Church, you’ll break bread with those who bake like they did centuries ago.
From US$1287
Next available from 18th May 2024
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STARTS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
ENDS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
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Majestic Turkey
This 12-day trip through Turkey begins in the country’s most enigmatic city: Istanbul. It’s a unique melting pot of Byzantine, Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Turkish civilisations – which you’ll discover on a tour of the Old City. Then cross the Bosphorus, the historic waterway between Europe and Asia, and enjoy a food-tasting tour through Kadıköy. After, you’ll journey through Ankara, Cappadocia and Konya, before finishing in Antalya for some R&R on the Turkish Riviera.
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Next available from 16th Aug 2024
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STARTS AT
Istanbul, Turkey
ENDS AT
Antalya, Turkey
DURATION
12
GROUP SIZE
18
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Maja Proescholdt contributed additional reporting to this article.
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