Prehistory tours

No. These tours suit everyone from the merely curious to scholars and academics, and everyone in between. All that's needed is an interest in the past. The specialists travelling with you build up a picture during the holiday, and their role is to really help you understand the story of the past. 

Archaeologists and rock art specialists who research these sites themselves. Prehistory leaves no written record, so everything we know is read from physical remains, and travelling with someone who can interpret what you see is what makes the difference. 

Access varies and is tightly controlled, since the art is fragile and visitor numbers affect its survival. Access to original caves is rare, and many of the most famous sites are seen through meticulous replicas instead. Each itinerary sets out exactly what it includes. 

Painted and engraved caves, open-air rock art, standing stones and stone rows, chambered tombs, Neolithic settlements and Iron Age houses. 

Expect uneven ground, hillsides, and cave floors that can be slippery, dimly lit and low in places. Each itinerary carries an activity level of light, moderate or active so you know what to expect before you book. 

Very much so, and many guests travel solo. Shared interest naturally leads to easy conversation, and friendships formed on tour often outlast it. 

Spring and autumn suit most itineraries, to take advantage of the milder temperatures and avoid the summer crowds. Cave visits are booked well ahead and sometimes limited by seasonal opening, so early booking matters more here than on most tours.