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Crete and The Minoans
1 to 8 May 2012

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Europe: vibrant cities, ancient monuments and diverse landscapes

Follow in the footsteps of the Emperor Hadrian, or experience the wonder of Holy Week in Seville. Or perhaps visit the little-known Baltic States of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, or explore Venetian and Minoan Crete or the Caucusus. Additionally, we tailor-make itineraries to any European destination so please just ask.

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ancient rome revealed, 5 days

Paul Roberts’ charismatic style brings to life the imperial past of Rome. During this short tour you will visit basilicas, arenas and temples dedicated to the all powerful gods. In the remains of the largest Roman stadium, the Circus Maximus, and iconic amphitheatre, the Coliseum,...

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hungary & the danube, 8 days

Hungary’s fascinating culture spans Celtic, Roman, Early Christian, Renaissance and Ottoman periods. Spectacularly located on the River Danube, Budapest itself holds many treasures, not least the galleries of the Royal Palace and Museum of Fine Arts. There will be opportunities to...

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the phoenicians in iberia, 5 days

The Phoenicians were the indigenous population of The Levant, renowned for their artistry, craftsmanship and sea trade. Their empire, at its height between 1200 and 800 BC, controlled over 300 cities around the western Mediterranean. This short tour studies their expansion into the...

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the ancient olympics, 12 days

This journey explores the epitome of sport - The Olympic Games. Visiting Olympia and the surrounding region, you will also spend time at other sites of the great sporting circuit, namely Nemea, Isthmia (Corinth) and Delphi. By exploring the context of the 416 BC Olympics, discover...

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byzantine italy: ravenna and the head of the adriatic , 10 days

The Byzantine civilisation flourished for a thousand years leaving a rich legacy of art and architecture. You will visit Ravenna, once the capital of the Western Roman Empire, for intricate mosaics and richly decorated buildings, then on to Venice with its renaissance glories and the lesser...

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road to ruthenia: poland & slovakia, 10 days

The Ruthenian homelands spanned Poland, Hungary and Slovakia. Its inhabitants, the Rusyns were one of the lost peoples of Europe who enjoyed the briefest period of nationhood. This tour uncovers their origins, as well as taking in Hanseatic Gdansk and rejuvenated Warsaw. Travel through...

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moscow & st petersburg, 8 days

This journey of discovery will explore Russia’s magnificent art and architecture. In Moscow, see the Kremlin and the icons in the Tretyakov Gallery, before heading outside the city to visit Sergiev Posad, the seat of Russia’s Orthodox Church. Then travel by train to St Petersburg...

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a serbian journey, 9 days

Serbia combines dramatic settings and sites rich in history, including several UNESCO World Heritage Orthodox monasteries and churches. This tour will explore the Vinca civilisation of the 7th and 6th millennia BC, the Roman and Classical periods, Ottoman heritage and the vitality...

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albania: landscapes of illyria, 9 days

Albania, the Illyria of ancient times, holds great attraction especially for the material culture and heritage of Macedonia and Epirus. The Greek and Roman coastal cities of Durres, ancient Dyrrhachium, the classical site of Butrint, wild mountainous scenery and friendly locals all...

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romania: dacia & the roman conquest, 9 days

By the 1st century BC the Dacians were the leading tribe of Eastern Europe and had attracted the attention of the Roman Empire. The subsequent conquest was recorded on Trajan’s column, but remnants of Roman occupation are evident throughout Romania as you explore the Dacian story...

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sicily & the bay of naples, 10 days

Southern Italy and Sicily were home to some of the richest cities in the ancient world and their vibrant culture has left us with some of the Mediterranean’s most evocative ruins. Pompeii and Herculaneum excited huge interest in the 18th century and still enthral today. Impressive...

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armenia & georgia:
ancient lands of transcaucasia , 14 days

Beginning in the shadow of Mount Ararat, this journey explores the rich mix of Christian traditions and art in both Georgia and Armenia. Armenia adopted Christianity in the early 4th century...

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roman bulgaria, 11 days

On this journey you will trace the imperial expansion of Rome, which turned the loess plains of the Danube and the rugged mountains of the interior into a Roman province. By AD 46 the Romans had conquered the entire Balkan Peninsula and you will visit their military strongholds and...

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the oracles of greece , 8 days

The world of Classical Greece was one of constant interaction between man and the Gods, who were consulted via oracles – Zeus at Dodona, the Necromanteion at Ephyra and Apollo at Delphi. This tour travels through ancient Epirus in Northwest Greece exploring the sites of the oracles and...

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crete and the minoans, 8 days

Fabled in myths and The Odyssey, Crete has a fascinating history dating back to the Neolithic Period. This journey explores the Minoan world in depth, the colourful Bronze Age civilisation which flourished there between 3,000 and 1,050 BC. Olga’s personal insights from her long standing...

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Christmas Tour

christmas in constantinople, 6 days

Once the capital of world power, history is omnipresent in this spectacularly located metropolis on the shores of the Bosphorus. Churches, palaces and mosques contrast with the contemporary hubbub of its vibrant streets and colourful bazaars. Highlights: Spend Christmas in historic...

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