Europe Archaeology Tours

Walk the best preserved sections of Hadrian’s wall, beginning in the market town of Brampton, and continuing to historic Corbridge Roman Town. Visit world famous forts and museums: Vindolanda, Birdoswald, Housesteads, & Chesters. Admire the architectural splendor of Aydon castle, Thirlwall castle and Lanercost Priory. Spot the famous Robin Hood’s Tree at Sycamore Gap. Travel through the centuries walking along Hadrian’s Wall, the best-known frontier in the Roman Empire.

Highlights

• Walk the best preserved sections of Hadrian’s wall, beginning in the market town of Brampton, and continuing to historic Corbridge Roman Town.
• Visit world famous forts and museums: Vindolanda, Birdoswald, Housesteads, & Chesters.
• Admire the architectural splendor of Aydon castle, Thirlwall castle and Lanercost Priory.
• Spot the famous Robin Hood’s Tree at Sycamore Gap.
• Travel through the centuries walking along Hadrian’s Wall, the best-known frontier in the Roman Empire.

A central hotel provides a comfortable base from which to take a guided tour of the historical centre. A major Orthodox church, a 16th century Muslim mosque, a Jewish synagogue and the city’s Catholic cathedral are all within a few hundred metres. Discover fascinating museums and the crafts still practised in the atmospheric bazaars and travel to the highland village of Lukomir and the world famous medieval bridge of Mostar.

For those with limited time, this five day introductory tour gives a great taste of Albania, taking in Tirana, the ancient port city of Durres on the Adriatic coast and the hilltop citadel of Kruja, the 15th century home of Albania’s great national hero, Skanderbeg.

This eleven day walking tour of Armenia will give you the opportunity to explore lush forests, natural monuments and breath fresh mountain air, enjoying every step of your trail as you experience the local hospitality of Armenia.

Walk through amazing Armenian mountains and hills, discover ancient layers of Armenian history and leave your footprint on the Great Silk Road. You will chat with friendly locals, experiencing their traditional lifestyle and sample famous Armenian wines in Areni.

During this twelve day tour, there are seven country walks including three along the White Trail of the Via Dinarica, a long-distance path traversing the Dinaric Alps from Slovenia to Albania. Take a boat trip through the Hutovo Blato Nature Reserve, visit mosques, Orthodox and Catholic churches, medieval necropoli, hilltop fortresses and museums and walk through Sarajevo and Mostar on guided city tours.