Incan treasures, Ancient Greece and Moorish marvels
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This week, inspired by the news of new discoveries at Pompeii, we’ve picked some of our favourite tours which help bring history to life. From Moorish marvels in Andalucia to Incan treasures in Peru, ancient sites across Italy and Greece to the incredible Angkor temples in Cambodia, you won’t just learn about the history on these tours, you’ll be walking amongst it. Plus, these destinations have plenty of modern delights to discover and these expert led tours will help you explore with ease. So are you ready to step into history?

The Guardian Holidays team

 

Pompeii

Excavation unearths private spa for wooing wealthy guests

Excavation unearths private spa for wooing wealthy guests
Thermal bath complex is latest discovery among ruins of Italian city destroyed by Vesuvius eruption in AD79.

Highlights of the Amalfi Coast<br>- save £100pp

Highlights of the Amalfi Coast
- save £100pp

Step back in time in Herculaneum and Pompeii, discover Amalfi, Ravello and Positano and visit chic Capri on this popular small group tour.

 

‘I stood on the sunny hilltop imagining I was a Roman’

From the archives: Readers’ favourite ancient sites in Europe

From the archives: Readers’ favourite ancient sites in Europe
Celtic coins in Jersey, vast Neolithic structures in Spain and France, and a Roman bath or two feature in our tipsters’ picks from antiquity and beyond.

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Save up to 15%

Classical Spain

Classical Spain
Discover Andalucia’s Moorish past as you explore Seville, Granada’s Alhambra and Cordoba plus the spectacular mountaintop city, Ronda.

Ancient Greece uncovered<br>- save up to 15%

Ancient Greece uncovered
- save up to 15%

Discover Greece’s treasure trove of ancient sights from the Acropolis in Athens to the Temple of Apollo in Delphi and more…

South American explorer: Brazil, Argentina and Peru<br>- save up to 10%

South American explorer: Brazil, Argentina and Peru
- save up to 10%

Uncover the historic sights and natural wonders of three countries including Machu Picchu, Iguazú Falls and the Sacred Valley.

Sicily

Sicily
Combine amazing ancient Greek and Roman sights such as the Valley of the Temples with the island’s stylish towns and fabulous food.

 

Trip of the week

Vietnam and Angkor - Premium adventure - Save up to £400pp

Vietnam and Angkor - Premium adventure - Save up to £400pp

Join this wonderful small group tour of Vietnam’s highlights including Ha Long Bay, the Mekong Delta and Hoi An plus a cooking class with a local chef. You’ll stay in premium accommodation throughout and end your trip with two days exploring the amazing temples of Angkor.

Depart 17 February 2025 and save £400pp or 24 March 2025 and save £200pp. Plus, save an extra £100pp when you quote 25GUA100. Prices shown include the discount.

 
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