The Cultural Experience Winter Weekend | 30 January - 1 February 2026 - click here to find out more
A Winter Gathering of Historians and Travellers. From Julius Caesar’s landings to Napoleon’s thwarted ambitions and Hitler’s unfulfilled Operation Sea Lion, Kent has always stood as Britain’s front line. Over this immersive winter weekend you will explore the history of invasions, successful or otherwise, through expert-led site visits, engaging talks, and convivial evenings in the company of fellow enthusiasts.
Immortal Egypt | 31 January - 9 February 2026 - click here to find out more
In the company of expert Egyptologist, author and tv presenter Professor Joann Fletcher we travel through an incomparably rich history and gain new perspectives on the sites and people who inhabited them. This is more a journey of discovery than mystery.
Austerlitz: Napoleon's Masterpiece | 25 - 30 November 2025 - click here to find out more
The Anniversary Re-enactment Tour. We spend a fascinating six days exploring the 1805 campaign from the Allied rear-guard actions in the Danube valley to battlefield of Austerlitz itself, which has changed little over the years, and where we will intermingle with the numerous participants preparing for the spectacular anniversary re-enactment that will be taking place near the actual battlefield.
The Lost Cities of Lusitania | 29 March - 5 April 2026 - click here to find out more
The Romans in Portugal & Extremadura. This novel archaeological tour takes us through the Portuguese regions of Extremadura, Beiras and Alentejo and the Spanish region of Extremadura. Whilst we will visit many important Roman sites such as Conimbriga and Emerita Augusta, we will also learn how they generally settled in this western extremity of their empire at remote villas, infrastructure sites and even extant factories. We explore some of the region’s great cities such as Coimbra, Caceres, Evora and, of course, Lisbon.
The Anglo-Boer Wars: No End of a Lesson | 5 - 15 March 2026 - click here to find out more
This tour is a study of the two conflicts between the Afrikaners seeking independence and the freedom to maintain their unique way of life, and the imperial Forces of the British Empire during the height of the scramble for Africa. Travelling through this wonderful country you will get a feeling for its vastness gaining an insight into the problems this caused and how the Boers could use it to their advantage. There is also a chance to spot some of Africa’s unbeatable wildlife whilst venturing through impressive landscapes, and staying in characteristic accommodation in serene and natural surroundings.
In the Shadow of Vesuvius | April, May, Sept, Oct 2026 - click here to find out more
Archaeological delights of Pompeii and the Bay of Naples. This comprehensive archaeological tour of the Bay of Naples and the events of AD79 not only includes the well-known and impressive remains of Pompeii and the superbly preserved Herculaneum but also those lesser known, but nonetheless important sites such as the seaside villas of the wealthy at Oplontis.
The Holocaust Tour | April, May, July, Sept, Oct 2026 - click here to find out more
In this 8-day tour to Poland, we visit the sites of the former ghettos in Warsaw, Lublin and Krakow alongside four of the concentration and death camps - Treblinka, Majdanek, Belzec and Auschwitz-Birkenau - that played such a significant role in this genocide.
The Vietnam War | From Defeat at Dien Bien Phu to the Fall of Saigon - click here to find out more
Appealing to history and culture enthusiasts alike, this tour combines the key locations of the Vietnam war, with the stunning highlights of that country. Vietnam offers a rich culture and history, combined with delicious local cuisine with a French twist. Hanoi, with its leafy tree lined avenues, plays host to fascinating, thought provoking museums and military sites.
The Grandeur of Ancient Rome | 22 - 28 April 2026 - click here to find out more
Through a series of in-situ vignettes we discuss how and where Roman society functioned and see evidence of the impact of its laws, class structure, military, education, government, economy, religion, art and even cuisine. Our tour will take us to the private dwellings of the Palatine, the civic buildings of the Forum, the mighty Colosseum, Imperial mausoleums, martial columns, the ancient port of Ostia and Hadrian’s villa at Tivoli.
