Essential Archaeology Tours

These tours combine expert guidance with the freedom to explore interesting ancient locations at your own pace. On an Andante Essential tour we take care of all the necessary planning so that you can concentrate on the most important detail:  what you want to see!

Every trip is accompanied by an expert Guide Lecturer to give you in-depth experience and includes free time to explore further or simply enjoy your destination providing the perfect balance of specialist guided visits and independent exploring.

All accommodation is in hand-picked hotels in the best possible locations and transport and entry to the sites listed in the itinerary are included as is a welcome and farewell dinner on the first and last night. Tips to local staff are included where appropriate (waiters, drivers, site custodians) and we also include a set of Field Notes with site plans and background information written by our experts.

Tours will never exceed 18 people ensuring an intimate, flexible, and immersive experience. If you have an interest in the amazing achievements (and terrible blunders!) of humankind, enjoy the expertise of a specialist guide and prefer archaeology with a touch of independence, these tours are for you.