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This is a land where dramatic events shaped ancient history - the superpowers of Carthage and Rome clashed in three Punic Wars, which determined the course of Western history. Lasting more than 100 years, the conflict ultimately resulted in the destruction of Carthage and assured Roman ascendancy. Join us to…

Nothing prepares you for spending time with the folk of Neolithic Orkney. Our visitors experience a sense of wonder, amazement and almost disbelief that they can have a direct experience of life 5,000 years ago, an unrivalled experience of deep time amongst this exquisite natural environment.

Those joining us here…

From July 10th, many destinations around the world will once again be open to visitors, which may come as welcome news to those of us whose travel plans have been disrupted throughout the first half of 2020. For the most up-to-date and full list of countries that are finally opening…

The ancient city of Verulamium grew from an Iron Age settlement, or oppidum, to become a prosperous Roman provincial town. After the Claudian invasion of Britain in AD 43, it has been theorised that Verulamium achieved the status of ‘municipium’ - a semi-independent city state, though there is no evidence…

One of the real pleasures being a professional archaeologist and historian is having the chance to appear in television programmes as a presenter or expert. This is a fantastic medium to work in given its enormous reach, with viewers able to access programming today through the widest variety of platforms.…

As we begin to emerge from lockdown, many of us will be thinking about getting away in 2020. But naturally, question marks remain about whether it will be possible and safe to travel. Here at Andante Travels we understand the dilemma, and we’ve introduced three initiatives designed to minimise risk.…

We know that many of you are waiting for what feels like the right time to return to what will inevitably be a new world of travel, so we have rounded up some of our favourite tours departing between January and March 2021.

If the beginning of next year feels…

Anyone keeping on top of the news will know that today it was announced that in England, from July 4th, hotels, bed & breakfasts, holiday homes, campsites, caravan parks and boarding houses will all be able to reopen. Overnight stays are back! This will come as a welcome relief to…

Even in the modern age of towering skyscrapers, the leviathan stone structures of Salisbury, Wells and Winchester cathedrals, are as awe-inspiring as they were to the very first worshippers who entered their holy doors. With this unique tour of the cathedrals of the southwest, you can marvel at their greatest,…

Now that travel restrictions are slowly starting to ease, you might be thinking about your next holiday and how far from home you're willing to travel. If you'd rather just dip your toe in the proverbial water with a short break that doesn't leave the country, you're in luck. We…