Light activity tours

Ancient Egypt still has stories to tell. Across Cairo and Alexandria, new excavations, technologies and museum developments are bringing fresh discoveries to light and offering new insights into how ancient Egyptians lived, worked and worshipped. From recently excavated tombs at Saqqara to the newly renovated Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria, uncover remarkable finds that continue to reshape our understanding of the ancient world. At Giza, visit the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of artefacts including the treasures of Tutankhamun and the vast solar boat of King Khufu. Alongside these headline discoveries, explore collections that have only recently been brought back into the public eye, revealing just how much remains to be understood about one of history’s most enduring civilisations.

There’s still time to discover in 2026. Selected departures are still available – simply call 01722 705 215 to find out more. Rome is one of the most charismatic and engaging of the great cities of the world, her monuments an omnipresent testament to a past in which she controlled an empire reaching from Scotland to Syria. Surprisingly, it is also an intimate city – the historic centre is small and it is easy to understand based on the ancient layout. This tour is the perfect introduction to the ‘Eternal City’ in the company of archaeologist and historians who illuminate the triumphs, tragedies and political intrigue that characterised the Roman Empire.

There’s still time to discover in 2026. Selected departures are still available – simply call 01722 705 215 to find out more. Malta may be small, but its history is immense. Settled for more than 7,000 years, this island has been shaped by successive peoples and cultures, leaving an extraordinary legacy of temples, churches, fortifications and historic towns. In the walled citadel of Mdina, uncover centuries of Maltese history, while St John’s Cathedral reveals some of the island’s most remarkable artistic treasures. At Ħaġar Qim, encounter monumental temples built around 5,000 years ago, offering a glimpse into one of Europe’s most mysterious prehistoric cultures. Beyond the ancient sites, enjoy Malta’s remarkable coastal scenery on a boat trip to the Blue Grotto and take in sweeping harbour views from the Barrakka Gardens. There is a more indulgent side to the island too, with afternoon tea at the elegant Palazzo Parisio. Together, these experiences reveal a Malta shaped by history, culture, art and an extraordinary Mediterranean landscape.

There’s still time to discover in 2026. Selected departures are still available – simply call 01722 705 215 to find out more. Reopened in 2022 following an ambitious refurbishment, Glasgow’s Burrell Collection offers a world-class journey through art and history, with treasures spanning 5,000-year-old Chinese porcelain, French masterpieces by artists including Manet, Cézanne and Degas, and medieval artefacts such as stained glass, armour and tapestries. This break also reveals Glasgow’s wider artistic heritage, from the renowned collections of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Scotland’s oldest public museum, the Hunterian, to the Gallery of Modern Art. Discover the architectural elegance of Holmwood House, one of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s finest creations, and conclude with a visit to House for an Art Lover, inspired by an original 1901 design by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Discover one of English history’s most tragic, bloody and colourful epochs. The 2012 discovery of Richard III's skeleton beneath a Leicester car park was a global archaeological sensation. It reignited debates about his character: was he a nephew-slaying usurper or a dutiful man in the turbulent Wars of the Roses? Our four-day tour, based in Warwick, explores key sites tied to Richard III, including battlefields, castles, churches, and his striking new tomb. Led by medieval historian Dr Michael Jones, co-author of The King’s Grave, this tour is perfect for history enthusiasts intrigued by England’s tragic and bloody past – a real-life Game of Thrones.