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For the past few years, the travel trend has very much been centred around exploring off-the-beaten-track destinations. However, after the challenging events of 2020, we are simply excited at the prospect of being able to take a trip – and this means that classic bucket list sites will once again…

We are delighted to announce that our January offers are now available and they will run from 1st - 31st. What does this mean for you? Well, it means that if you book a 2021 tour within this month you'll enjoy a special low deposit of just £99pp, a chance…

If you're looking for the perfect present and haven't quite found it, how about a Study Day? Ideal for the curious minds in your life, a Study Day offers a chance to journey back to the past in the company of an esteemed expert, enjoying hands-on experiences, lectures and a…

In October, we were able to wish happy travels to a group heading off to Italy on our beloved Classical Sicily tour, led by the one and only Oliver Gilkes. The trip's accompanying tour manager, Debbie Paton, has shared a series of snapshots from the tour, which you can view…

“I don’t believe in this temple hypothesis”. With this bold statement, made at the beginning of his presentation to the Anglo-Turkish Society in London in 2019, Lee Clare challenged the popular view that the series of circular enclosures found at Göbekli Tepe, constituted, as National Geographic trumpeted back in 2011,…

If, like us, you've spent more time at home cooking from scratch this year than ever before, you might be considering making something a bit more ambitious this Christmas! Archaeologist, culinary historian and author Dr Ursula Janssen has just released an exciting new book that might inspire your impending festive…

When considering a holiday for 2021, we understand that many of you will be looking for that 'once in a lifetime' kind of experience – something immersive, far-flung and truly memorable. With this in mind, we are excited to share a brand new tour with you that will take you…

If, like us, you’re dreaming about getting back to the ancient world on an archaeological tour in 2021, you might consider booking your next tour during the month of November. Why? Well, book between 2^nd – 30^th November 2020 and you’ll take full advantage of our Black Friday offers. These…

To mark the arrival of Halloween 2020, we've rounded up some of the most spooky, unsettling and curious sites visited on Andante Travels tours. From witch marks found etched inside of caves to ancient ball courts where the game's losers made the ultimate sacrifice, take a look at the list…