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Archaeology & History Tours 2019 Archaeology & History Tours 2019 Fascinating journeys into history, prehistory and the ancient world Informed Travel Small Groups Expert Guides Personal Service Interesting itineraries exploring famous and lesser known places Santorini, Greece Welcome... to Wonderful Holidays, Historic Wonders Our name, Hidden History Travel, reflects the hidden nature of the past, and how travel can help us discover its many meanings, mysteries and insights. The past is found hidden in the world’s diverse archaeological sites, historic buildings, museum artefacts and cultural landscapes. It underlies the character and identity of everywhere and, like a foreign country, is full of difference and interest. It is also the wider story of humankind, with a universal relevance for us all. This is why archaeological travel is so fascinating and why, at Hidden History Travel, we are dedicated to providing superb tours exploring the world’s ancient and historic sites. Our tours unite culture with adventure in beautiful locations with small groups, great hotels, unhurried itineraries, expert guides and some hidden-away gems. I hope you will join us for an enriching travel experience, a journey through time as well as place. Dr Simon Butler, Director of Hidden History Travel For bookings, please call (UK) 0121 444 1854 or visit www.hiddenhistory.co.uk Contents Your Friendly Specialists .................................5 Aphrodite’s Cyprus: North & South .............18 What to Expect ....................................................6 Pompeii & Campania ......................................20 Andorra & the Occitan ......................................8 Sicilian Civilisations ........................................22 The Makings of Asturias .................................10 Malta’s Millennia ..............................................24 Bulgaria: Old Europe .......................................12 Romney Marsh: Fifth Continent ...................26 Glories of Greece ..............................................14 East Anglia: Origins of England ...................28 Minoan Crete & Santorini ..............................16 How to Book ......................................................30 2019 Tour Dates March Romney Marsh: September Fifth Continent Malta’s Millennia Glories of Greece 5 days; 17–21 June 8 days; 24–31 March 10 days; 10–19 September Makings of Asturias Minoan Crete & Santorini 8 days; 21–28 June April 9 days; 19–27 September Aphrodite’s Cyprus: Andorra & The Occitan July North & South 10 days; 20–29 September 8 days; 10–17 April Romney Marsh: Bulgaria: Old Europe Fifth Continent Sicilian Civilisations 12 days; 28 September – 5 days; 01–05 July 12 days; 08–19 April 09 October East Anglia: Malta’s Millennia Malta’s Millennia Origins of England 8 days; 28 April–05 May 8 days; 29 September – 6 days; 14–19 July 06 October Romney Marsh: Pompeii & Campania May Fifth Continent 8 days; 29 September – Pompeii & Campania 5 days; 15–19 July 06 October 8 days; 07–14 May East Anglia: Bulgaria: Old Europe Origins of England 12 days; 11–22 May 6 days; 21–26 July October Sicilian Civilisations Minoan Crete & Santorini 12 days; 07–18 October 9 days; 16–24 May August Aphrodite’s Cyprus: Romney Marsh: North & South June Fifth Continent 8 days; 16–23 October 5 days; 05–09 August Romney Marsh: Fifth Continent Romney Marsh: 5 days; 03–07 June Fifth Continent 5 days; 19–23 August Andorra & The Occitan 10 days; 14–23 June 4 Your Friendly Specialists We have a passion for archaeology, history and travel, and we want to share it with you. As a specialist tour operator, we focus on content and quality, achieved by thorough research and a personal, flexible service. Hidden History Travel first appeared in 1998 when its founder, Dr Simon Butler (pictured below), began leading tours to places of archaeological interest in Britain. Simon’s career began in field archaeology and academic research, and he holds a PhD in archaeology from the University of Sheffield. His interests in heritage tourism developed from his travels as an archaeologist and guide, and he has gained a wealth of experience in many destinations over many years. Hidden History Travel has correspondingly grown into a network of long- standing colleagues in travel, archaeology and history, who are now all contributing to our unique brand of enriching travel experiences. As its director, Simon still loves to lead as many tours as his business commitments allow. Meet some of our other tour directors Professor Gary Lock Dr Christopher Cole Dr Martin Locker Gary is Emeritus Professor of Chris holds a Master’s Martin holds a PhD from Archaeology at the University degree from the University of University College London and of Oxford. He specialises in Cambridge and a PhD from the has worked on archaeological the Iron Age and has directed University of York. He is also an projects throughout Europe. projects in many parts of experienced tour director and He currently lives in Andorra Europe. He also co-directed has strong research interests where his research has led to the recent ‘Atlas of Hillforts of in his home area of Romney his latest book “Gods, Spirits Britain and Ireland’ project. Marsh. and the Pyrenean Complex”. Sally Watson Professor Dr Barbara Brayshay Sally is an experienced Trevor Rowley FSA Barbara is an experienced tour director who studied Trevor had a long-standing researcher and lecturer with a archaeology at both Athens career at Oxford University and PhD in archaeology from the and Bristol Universities. She is an acknowledged national University of Sheffield. Her is particularly familiar with authority on landscape history, broad experience and engaging the ancient Greek world and with a particular passion for the personality are an asset to our has excavated in Crete and early medieval period. business in many ways, from Santorini. personalised tours to public relations. 5 What to Expect Our Itineraries Our Groups & Guides The emphasis is on both the cultural interest and Our group sizes are quite small, usually between 10 the nature of the experience. This means that our and 20 people. This ensures good communication carefully planned itineraries aim at a satisfying and a more personal, flexible service. No prior balance of enrichment and leisure—‘seeing it all’ knowledge is required, and we supply you with tour balanced with time to absorb it all, relax and enjoy notes, lectures, expert guides and tour directors. it. They are focused without being too intensive These all add context and insight to your tour, and or rushed, and we like to get off the beaten track help bring it all together. Meet some of our tour too, often arranging special access to hidden away directors on page 5. gems. It is very informal and sociable, and everyone is welcome, whether travelling singly or with a partner. Accommodation & Meals People’s diverse backgrounds and different ages all add to the interest—some people travel half way We use hotels of 4-star or good 3-star standard, and round the world to join a tour! we look for local character and charm, good facilities and good location, preferably well integrated into their surroundings. We normally include at least Physical Considerations some evening meals or lunches, which can make None of our tours are especially challenging but life easier on a tour, but we know that freedom to do require a reasonable level of mobility and explore local restaurants is all part of the experience. independence. There is plenty of walking and standing, often over uneven ground with some steps What’s Included? and inclines, but the pace is gentle and stops are frequent. There are no long distance walks and each We bring you high standards at reasonable day is different. Call us for a chat if you like; individual prices, and with so much included there are few solutions for specific sites can usually be found. Small additional costs. Each itinerary is unique but always coaches do not always have on-board toilets but includes: high standard hotel accommodation with comfort stops are usually available no more than two breakfasts; a number of evening meals or lunches; hours apart. a full programme of excursions with comfortable transport, entrance fees and knowledgeable guides; an expert tour director; airport and hotel Financial Protection transfers abroad; TTA financial protection Hidden History Travel is a member (see below). Brochure prices are correct of the Travel Trust Association. This at time of print, and early booking is means that we provide the strongest recommended to secure these (see consumer protection available in the page 30). travel industry—complete 100% financial protection for any travel arrangements you Flights & make with us. Any payment you make to us is protected Extended Stays by the association in order to pay for your For flexibility we add flights on holiday or to reimburse you should we fail to a personal basis, rather than booking the provide it. group onto one particular flight. This gives you the freedom to choose when and how you travel; your preferred local airport, flight times, length of stay, airfares etc. We can quote you a personalised airfare and will be pleased to book the flights for you, and any extended stays, or you can book your own if you prefer. All flights booked through us will give you ATOL protection. Please note that you should not book your own flights until we have confirmed the tour and your place on it. 6 What our clients say Having been touring Exactly what I was This was very easy archaeological sites looking for...I thoroughly to book online. The tour for some 50 years, I enjoyed it from beginning notes arrived well before can honestly say that to end the event and were your Cyprus tour was Mrs Murray comprehensive outstanding in my Aphrodite’s Cyprus: Mrs Willoughby North & South, March 2016 experience East Anglia: Origins of England, July 2018 Mr Sanders Aphrodite’s Cyprus: North & I wanted a tour that South, March 2016 was archaeological in focus and Hidden History Very interesting and delivered. I was VERY varied.
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