historical tours

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Page & Moy website: Page & Moy, Culture, Art & History
Huge choice of historical, archaeological and architectural tours and holidays... [MORE]

Warner Leisure website: Best of British Heritage & Culture
Historical tours, museums, castles, country houses, vintage events, antiques ... [MORE]

Andante Travels
based: Wiltshire, UK
website: www.andantetravels.co.uk
Owned and run by archaeologists, Andante are leading experts in archaeological and historical tours, taking travellers on inspiring journeys through the ancient world. Take advantage of the expert guidance of leading archaeologists, and uncover the past whilst tasting authentic cuisine and enjoying the ambience of characterful, hand-picked hotels.
| archaeological tours | historical tours | gastronomic | groups | UK | Western Europe | Eastern Europe | South America | Africa | Asia |

Atelier de la Rose
based: Lot, France
website: www.french-rose.com
Walking holidays and guided sightseeing tours in southwest France; these are single-centre breaks, ideal for those who wish to discover the Lot Valley with its vineyards, castles, street markets, forest trails, hilltop villages and paleolithic caves. All holidays are tailor-made for individuals.
| walking/trekking/hiking | unguided walking | sightseeing | tailor made | historical tours | architectural | France |

Best Bali Tours
based: Western Australia, Australia
website: www.bestbalitours.com
Fully escorted fun tours in Bali; ladies only tours especially for women: enjoy sightseeing, secret temples and water palaces, learning about Balinese culture, authentic cooking course, white water rafting, safari park stay, massages and reflexology, shopping and more. The tour includes all transfers, safe transport and accommodation. An unforgettable holiday!
| women only | sightseeing | massage | reflexology | white water rafting | animals/safari | shopping | cookery | historical tours | Bali |

Good Tastes of Tuscany
based: Tuscany, Italy
website: www.tuscany-cooking-class.com
Hands-on daily and weekly cooking classes with English-speaking Tuscan chefs in Florence. Undertake a wine tasting or excursion, learning about famous Tuscan wines and exploring traditional and modern cellars in Chianti, Tuscany Italy. Explore the Tuscan countryside on private excursions.
| cookery | gastronomic | wine tours | wine appreciation/tasting | ballooning | historical tours | Italy |

Grand Tourist
based: Cheshire, UK
website: www.grand-tourist.com
Re-discover the art of travel, historic palaces, gorgeous country houses, gastronomic dining, wine tasting and luxury. Travel to the French Riviera, Venice, Florence or the Italian countryside. Drive a convertible or Ferrari, go hot air ballooning, go truffle hunting in Italy, or enjoy a camel safari in the desert of Jordan!
| tailor made | gastronomic | wine appreciation/tasting | wine tours | luxury/classic cars | ballooning | historical tours | Italian language | Italy | France | Jordan | Western Europe |

Guide St. Petersburg Russia
based: St Petersburg, Russia
website: www.guidestpetersburgrussia.com
In addition to visiting all the traditional sites in St. Petersburg, your freelance tour guide, Anya, offers one-of-a-kind tour opportunities. Some of her unique tours include visiting authentic Russian homes and canal boat tours on a private boat. She can also provide visa support and visa-free documents.
| sightseeing | historical tours | narrowboat/canal/barge cruises | ballet/opera | concerts/music festivals | native peoples | theatre/shows | Russia |

Henley Cottage
located: Shropshire, UK
website: Henley Cottage
A holiday back in time! Former farm labourer's cottage restored to its original 19th century condition and much used as a TV set. The cottage offers a kitchen/parlour with cast-iron range, double bedroom with iron bed and fireside tin bath, twin room with wood-burner, oil lamp/candle lighting and fresh water drawn by pump. The single modern-day concession is a hot water shower and flush toilet in an outhouse in the private garden.
| historical | historical recreations | England |

Hidden Gardens Hidden France
based: Languedoc, France
website: www.hiddengardensfrance.com
Small group garden tours designed to enable you to discover the secret gardens and wild countryside of this magical corner of France, accompanied by a locally based horticulturist. Enjoy staying in a boutique hotel at a wine domaine, dipping into the history and culture of the Languedoc and tasting its award winning wines.
| garden tours | gardening | botanical | wine appreciation/tasting | history | France |

La Torretta
based: Rieti, Italy
website: www.latorrettabandb.com
Superb accommodation in a 15th century palazzo in Casperia, a medieval hilltown in the Sabine Hills, north of Rome. The beautifully furnished rooms have stunning views. Breakfast is served on a panoramic terrace and features delicious local produce. Activities include, walking, climbing, cooking, wine tasting and tours of cities like Rome, Orvieto and Viterbo.
| walking/trekking/hiking | climbing/scrambling | cookery | wine appreciation/tasting | historical tours | weddings/honeymoons | Italy |

Motus in Sardinia
based: Sardinia, Italy
website: www.motusinsardinia.it
A Sardinia known by few, tours and sojourns designed around traveller's wishes. Travel ideas also suitable for off-site company events. Genuine cuisine, charming hotels, history, traditions, art and painting. High-quality trips in a marvellous landscape, in a land of a unique culture in the Mediterranean – Sardinia.
| sailing (large boat/sail ship) | cookery | gastronomic | wine appreciation/tasting | country crafts | painting/drawing | festivals/carnivals | historical tours | tailor made | ethical/ecotourism | Sardinia |

Page & Moy Featured Site
based: Leicestershire, UK
website: Page & Moy, Culture, Art & History
Page & Moy's Culture, Art and History section provides a huge choice of historical, archaeological and architectural tours. Be amazed by ancient Inca cities, the castles of Europe or the treasures of ancient Greece. Retrace America's colonial and Civil War history, visit palaces of mediaeval Spain, or see the treasures of exotic Morocco.
| sightseeing | city breaks | weekends/short breaks | historical tours | archaeological tours | architectural | wine tours | concerts/music festivals | ballet/opera | Worldwide |

PureTravel
based: Norfolk, UK
website: www.PureTravel.com
PureTravel brings to you specialist tour operators from around the world, ready to create your perfect holiday using their expertise. For the ultimate adventure holiday go direct to the experts based in the country you wish to visit. From Asia, Africa, Europe to the Americas go direct and save money.
| animals/safari | sightseeing | ethical/ecotourism | cycle touring | mountain biking | walking/trekking/hiking | dog sledding | historical tours | ocean cruises | canoeing/kayaking | diving/snorkelling | Worldwide |

Russian Tour Guide Family
based: St. Petersburg & Moscow, Russia
website: www.russiatourguidefamily.com
Russian Tour Guide Family provide professionally licensed tour guides in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Vyborg and Novgorod Russia. Preplanned and custom tours can include ballets, operas, cathedral visits, museum visits, folk shows, cultural events, hotel and apartment reservations and much more. They also provide visa free entry documents for guests arriving by cruise ship.
| historical tours | sightseeing | tailor made | ballet/opera | concerts/music festivals | Russia |

Tikalanka Tours
based: London, UK
website: www.tikalanka.com
Tailor-made travel specialist to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, organising private, escorted holidays to your own specifications. Create your own dream holiday using their online holiday planner. Tropical beaches, wild elephants, ancient Buddhas, historic cities, tea plantations and endless sunny days – now just a click away!
| tailor made | ethical/ecotourism | sightseeing | weddings/honeymoons | historical tours | animals/safari | sacred sites | diving/snorkelling | walking/trekking/hiking | Sri Lanka |

Titanic Memorial Cruise
based: Bristol, UK
website: www.titanicmemorialcruise.co.uk
Miles Morgan Travel offer a totally unique cruise to commemorate the tragic voyage of the Titanic in April 1912. Sailing from Southampton the cruise will cross the Atlantic, to arrive at the Titanic site exactly 100 years on; here a memorial service will be held. The voyage will then continue to Halifax, Nova Scotia, the final resting place for many Titanic passengers, before sailing on to New York.
| historical tours | ocean cruises |

Warner Leisure Hotels Featured Site
based: Hertfordshire, UK
website: Best of British Heritage & Culture
Check out Warner's 'Best of British Heritage and Culture' section and find antiques breaks, country house tours, classic cars, railway and steam experiences, castles, museums and more. Also check their 'Out & About' section for trips to military vehicle and air shows, steam trains and trips by canal barge, paddle steamer and cruise boat.
| historical tours | antiques | vintage events | railway tours | planes | narrowboat/canal/barge cruises | military vehicles | England | Wales |

Wessex Discovery Tours
based: Dorset, UK
website: www.wessexdiscoverytours.co.uk
Exclusive, tailor-made tours for small groups in the beautiful West Country of England. Explore, with your personal guide, magnificent country houses, elegant gardens, soaring cathedrals, Regency Bath or ancient Stonehenge. Follow in the footsteps of Thomas Hardy or Jane Austen. Wessex Discovery Tours will cater for your personal tastes and interests.
| small group motor tours | tailor made | sightseeing | historical tours | literary tours | garden tours | sacred sites | England |

Wild Wales
based: Conwy, Wales, UK
website: www.wild-wales.co.uk
Outdoor weekends in North Wales, walking, hiking, scrambling, climbing and simply enjoying the scenery. Our aim is simple – to share with others our enthusiasm for wild places, our wide experience of the outdoors and love for Eryri (Snowdonia). Learn about Celtic history, the plants and wildlife, Welsh history and language whilst walking the hills; or try your hand at navigation or scrambling. Comfortable hostel, bed and breakfast or hotel accommodation.

| Walking/trekking/hiking | climbing/scrambling | navigation/orienteering | mountain biking | historical tours | botanical | weekends/short breaks | groups | Christmas/New Year | Wales |

Amazing Peru
based: Cuczo, Peru
website: www.amazingperu.com
Holidays and escorted tours around Peru and South America including Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands ...
| walking/trekking/hiking | historical tours | animals/safari | mountaineering | South America | Central America |

Archaeotour
based: Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
website: www.archaeotours.co.uk
Archaeological and historical tours, guided by qualified archaeologists.
| archaeological tours | historical tours | UK | Ireland |

Blue Marine Holiday Village
based: Campania, Italy
website: www.bluemarineitalyholiday.co.uk
Historical tours from a holiday village base, for Cilento, Paestrum, Pompeii, Vesuvius, Padula, Pertosa etc.
| historical tours | Italy |

Catswhiskerstours
based: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
website: www.catswhiskerstours.co.uk
Scotland tour guide offering history tours, Scottish battlefield tours and genealogy research trips.
| historical tours | genealogy/family history | battlefield tours/war graves tours | Scotland |

History on your Handlebars
based: Wiltshire, UK
website: www.historyonyourhandlebars.co.uk
Visit Stonehenge, Avebury and Bath – historical cycling holidays on quiet lanes and trails.
| cycle touring | historical tours | England |

Scot AnSgeulaiche
based: Argyll, Scotland, UK
website: www.scottish-genealogy-story-tours.co.uk
Story tours of Scotland's west coast for geneaphiles. Clann tales, local history with professional bard.
| genelogy/family history | historical tours | mythology | native peoples | Scotland |

SpyTrek
based: Virginia, USA
website: spytrek.com
Cruises and tours to learn about real espionage and spy cases from retired intelligence and counterintelligence officers from the CIA, FBI, DOD, RCMP and KGB.
| battlefield tours/war graves tours | historical tours | theme cruises | Worldwide |

Stonehenge Tour Company (The)
based: London, UK
website: www.stonehengetours.com
Small group guided historical tours of ancient Britain, including Stonehenge, King Arthur's Avalon, Glastonbury Tor, Salisbury Cathedral, Old Sarum, Avebury Stone Circle, Tintern Abbey, Glastonbury Abbey, Wessex – the counties of the west Saxons.
| historical tours | mythology | England | Wales |

Tudor Tours
based: Buckinghamshire, UK
website: www.tudortours.com
Historical holiday tour company specialising in the history of the Tudor period.
| historical tours | UK |

Welsh Patagonia
based: Patagonia
website: www.welshpatagonia.com
An opportunity to learn about the early Welsh settlers and mix with descendants who've retained their Welsh language and culture in Patagonia.
| Welsh language | historical tours | Patagonia |

West Wales Study Breaks
based: Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
website: www.westwalessb.co.uk
Short, relaxing archaeological and historical holidays based in St Davids, Wales
| archaeological tours | historical tours | Wales |

Wisdom Tours
based: Vermont, USA
website: www.wisdomtours.com
Cultural tours discovering the ancient civilisations of Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet, India, China and Greece; guests are immersed in living traditions, rich in history, culture and spirituality, and worlds of ancient mythology and spirituality. These tours often stay in palaces and monasteries or as guests of local people.
| historical tours | mythology | native peoples | Asia | Greece |

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