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Hattusa
Ancient Mediterranean & Near East Turkey Ancient City Moderate

Hattusa

Explore the ancient Hittite capital with impressive fortifications, temples, and royal residences.

Explore the ancient Hittite capital with impressive fortifications, temples, and royal residences.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Hattusa within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Ephesus
Ancient Mediterranean & Near East Turkey Ancient City Moderate

Ephesus

Walk marble avenues to the Library of Celsus, Great Theater, and site of the Temple of Artemis.

Walk marble avenues to the Library of Celsus, Great Theater, and site of the Temple of Artemis.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Ephesus within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Pompeii
Ancient Mediterranean & Near East Italy Ancient City Moderate

Pompeii

A Roman city preserved under ash after Vesuvius (AD 79)—frescoes, villas, and forums.

A Roman city preserved under ash after Vesuvius (AD 79)—frescoes, villas, and forums.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Pompeii within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Palmyra
Ancient Mediterranean & Near East Syria Ancient City Varies

Palmyra

Silk Road city with Roman architecture including the Temple of Bel and Great Colonnade.

Silk Road city with Roman architecture including the Temple of Bel and Great Colonnade.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Palmyra within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Thebes
Ancient Mediterranean & Near East Greece Ancient City Easy to moderate

Thebes

Visit the archaeological remains and learn its role in Greek myth and history.

Visit the archaeological remains and learn its role in Greek myth and history.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Thebes within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Delos
Ancient Mediterranean & Near East Greece Sacred Site Moderate

Delos

Important sacred and commercial hub—temples, houses, and the Terrace of the Lions.

Important sacred and commercial hub—temples, houses, and the Terrace of the Lions.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Delos within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist LedWalking Tour
Pergamon
Ancient Mediterranean & Near East Turkey Ancient City Moderate to demanding

Pergamon

Acropolis, steep theatre, famed library, and echoes of the Altar of Zeus.

Acropolis, steep theatre, famed library, and echoes of the Altar of Zeus.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Pergamon within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Jerash
Ancient Mediterranean & Near East Jordan Ancient City Moderate

Jerash

Colonnaded streets, Oval Plaza, Hadrian’s Arch, and Temple of Artemis.

Colonnaded streets, Oval Plaza, Hadrian’s Arch, and Temple of Artemis.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Jerash within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Mycenae
Ancient Mediterranean & Near East Greece Fortress / Citadel Moderate

Mycenae

Cyclopean walls, Lion Gate, and the Treasury of Atreus.

Cyclopean walls, Lion Gate, and the Treasury of Atreus.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Mycenae within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Troy
Ancient Mediterranean & Near East Turkey Ancient City Easy to moderate

Troy

Layered cities tied to Homeric legend—walls, temples, and artifacts.

Layered cities tied to Homeric legend—walls, temples, and artifacts.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Troy within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Delphi
Ancient Mediterranean & Near East Greece Sacred Site Moderate to demanding

Delphi

Oracle sanctuary—Temple of Apollo, theatre, and the Tholos.

Oracle sanctuary—Temple of Apollo, theatre, and the Tholos.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Delphi within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist LedWalking Tour
Göbekli Tepe
Ancient Mediterranean & Near East Turkey Sacred Site Easy to moderate

Göbekli Tepe

Massive T-pillars with carvings—among the world’s oldest ritual sites.

Massive T-pillars with carvings—among the world’s oldest ritual sites.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Göbekli Tepe within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist LedWalking Tour
Petra
Ancient Mediterranean & Near East Jordan Ancient City Moderate to demanding

Petra

Rock-cut city—Treasury (Al-Khazneh), tombs, and the Monastery.

Rock-cut city—Treasury (Al-Khazneh), tombs, and the Monastery.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Petra within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Paphos
Ancient Mediterranean & Near East Cyprus Ancient City Easy to moderate

Paphos

UNESCO site of Roman villas, theatres, and exquisite mosaics.

UNESCO site of Roman villas, theatres, and exquisite mosaics.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Paphos within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Teotihuacan
Mesoamerica & the Americas Mexico Ancient City Moderate

Teotihuacan

Explore the ancient city of Teotihuacan, known for its monumental pyramids, including the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, showcasing the grandeur of the Mesoamerican civilizations.

Explore the ancient city of Teotihuacan, known for its monumental pyramids, including the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, showcasing the grandeur of the Mesoamerican civilizations.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Teotihuacan within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Cahokia Mounds
Mesoamerica & the Americas United States Archaeological Landscape Easy to moderate

Cahokia Mounds

Discover the ancient Native American city of Cahokia in present-day Illinois. Explore the mounds and plazas, gaining insights into the Mississippian culture that thrived here.

Discover the ancient Native American city of Cahokia in present-day Illinois. Explore the mounds and plazas, gaining insights into the Mississippian culture that thrived here.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Cahokia Mounds within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Palenque
Mesoamerica & the Americas Mexico Ancient City Moderate

Palenque

Journey to Palenque, a Mayan city nestled in the rainforest. Admire intricately carved temples, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and the tomb of Pakal the Great.

Journey to Palenque, a Mayan city nestled in the rainforest. Admire intricately carved temples, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and the tomb of Pakal the Great.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Palenque within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Tikal
Mesoamerica & the Americas Guatemala Ancient City Moderate to demanding

Tikal

Mayan pyramids amidst jungle—climb temples and study intricate stone carvings.

Mayan pyramids amidst jungle—climb temples and study intricate stone carvings.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Tikal within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Tiwanaku
Mesoamerica & the Americas Bolivia Archaeological Landscape Moderate

Tiwanaku

Pre-Columbian ceremonial center with temples, pyramids, and fine stonework.

Pre-Columbian ceremonial center with temples, pyramids, and fine stonework.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Tiwanaku within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Uxmal
Mesoamerica & the Americas Mexico Ancient City Moderate

Uxmal

Puuc-style Mayan city—Magician’s Pyramid and the Governor’s Palace.

Puuc-style Mayan city—Magician’s Pyramid and the Governor’s Palace.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Uxmal within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Pueblo Bonito
Mesoamerica & the Americas United States Archaeological Landscape Moderate

Pueblo Bonito

Ancestral Puebloan great house—intricate masonry and ceremonial kivas.

Ancestral Puebloan great house—intricate masonry and ceremonial kivas.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Pueblo Bonito within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Mesa Verde
Mesoamerica & the Americas United States Archaeological Landscape Moderate to demanding

Mesa Verde

Cliff dwellings showcasing Ancestral Puebloan life and ingenuity.

Cliff dwellings showcasing Ancestral Puebloan life and ingenuity.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Mesa Verde within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
Mesoamerica & the Americas Chile Sacred Site Moderate

Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

Moai statues and ceremonial platforms of a unique Polynesian culture.

Moai statues and ceremonial platforms of a unique Polynesian culture.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Easter Island (Rapa Nui) within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist LedWalking Tour
Chavín de Huántar
Mesoamerica & the Americas Peru Sacred Site Moderate

Chavín de Huántar

Andean ceremonial center—stone architecture, carvings, and underground galleries.

Andean ceremonial center—stone architecture, carvings, and underground galleries.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Chavín de Huántar within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist LedWalking Tour
Machu Picchu
Mesoamerica & the Americas Peru Fortress / Citadel Demanding

Machu Picchu

Iconic Inca citadel with breathtaking terraces and peaks.

Iconic Inca citadel with breathtaking terraces and peaks.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Machu Picchu within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Chichén Itzá
Mesoamerica & the Americas Mexico Ancient City Moderate

Chichén Itzá

El Castillo pyramid, Temple of Warriors, and the Great Ballcourt.

El Castillo pyramid, Temple of Warriors, and the Great Ballcourt.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Chichén Itzá within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Mohenjo-daro
Ancient Asia Pakistan Ancient City Easy to moderate

Mohenjo-daro

Indus Valley city renowned for advanced urban planning, drainage systems, and brick architecture.

Indus Valley city renowned for advanced urban planning, drainage systems, and brick architecture.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Mohenjo-daro within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Sukhothai
Ancient Asia Thailand Temple Complex Easy to moderate

Sukhothai

UNESCO historical park of the Sukhothai Kingdom—temples, Buddha statues, and tranquil surrounds.

UNESCO historical park of the Sukhothai Kingdom—temples, Buddha statues, and tranquil surrounds.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Sukhothai within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Xi'an — Terracotta Army
Ancient Asia China Museum / Heritage Site Easy to moderate

Xi'an — Terracotta Army

Thousands of life-sized terracotta soldiers guarding Qin Shi Huang's tomb.

Thousands of life-sized terracotta soldiers guarding Qin Shi Huang's tomb.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Xi'an — Terracotta Army within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Sigiriya
Ancient Asia Sri Lanka Fortress / Citadel Demanding

Sigiriya

Ascend the ancient rock fortress with frescoes, gardens, and a royal palace at the summit.

Ascend the ancient rock fortress with frescoes, gardens, and a royal palace at the summit.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Sigiriya within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Bagan
Ancient Asia Myanmar Temple Complex Easy to moderate

Bagan

Vast plain of over 2,000 temples, pagodas, and monasteries with sweeping views.

Vast plain of over 2,000 temples, pagodas, and monasteries with sweeping views.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Bagan within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Ayutthaya
Ancient Asia Thailand Ancient City Easy to moderate

Ayutthaya

Ancient Siamese capital—temple ruins, palace complexes, and the Buddha head in tree roots.

Ancient Siamese capital—temple ruins, palace complexes, and the Buddha head in tree roots.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Ayutthaya within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Hampi
Ancient Asia India Archaeological Landscape Moderate

Hampi

Vijayanagara capital—Dravidian temples including Virupaksha and Vittala complex.

Vijayanagara capital—Dravidian temples including Virupaksha and Vittala complex.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Hampi within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Angkor Wat
Ancient Asia Cambodia Temple Complex Moderate

Angkor Wat

World’s largest religious monument—intricate carvings and spires.

World’s largest religious monument—intricate carvings and spires.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Angkor Wat within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Great Wall of China
Ancient Asia China Monument Demanding

Great Wall of China

Vast fortifications snaking over peaks—Badaling, Mutianyu and beyond.

Vast fortifications snaking over peaks—Badaling, Mutianyu and beyond.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Great Wall of China within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Great Zimbabwe
Africa’s Ancient Kingdoms Zimbabwe Ancient City Moderate

Great Zimbabwe

Visit the archaeological site of Great Zimbabwe, featuring the remains of an ancient African city known for its stone structures and impressive stone walls.

Visit the archaeological site of Great Zimbabwe, featuring the remains of an ancient African city known for its stone structures and impressive stone walls.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Great Zimbabwe within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Carthage
Africa’s Ancient Kingdoms Tunisia Ancient City Easy to moderate

Carthage

Ruins of a Phoenician powerhouse and Roman city—Roman Theater, Baths, and Punic ports.

Ruins of a Phoenician powerhouse and Roman city—Roman Theater, Baths, and Punic ports.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Carthage within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Timgad
Africa’s Ancient Kingdoms Algeria Ancient City Easy to moderate

Timgad

Roman grid city—colonnades, arches, theatre, and library remains.

Roman grid city—colonnades, arches, theatre, and library remains.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Timgad within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Lalibela
Africa’s Ancient Kingdoms Ethiopia Sacred Site Moderate to demanding

Lalibela

Rock-hewn churches—11 monolithic sanctuaries carved from living rock.

Rock-hewn churches—11 monolithic sanctuaries carved from living rock.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Lalibela within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist LedWalking Tour
Luxor
Africa’s Ancient Kingdoms Egypt Temple Complex Moderate

Luxor

Karnak, Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut—heart of ancient Thebes.

Karnak, Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut—heart of ancient Thebes.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Luxor within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Karnak Temple
Africa’s Ancient Kingdoms Egypt Temple Complex Moderate

Karnak Temple

Hypostyle hall, obelisks, and sacred lake in Luxor’s vast temple complex.

Hypostyle hall, obelisks, and sacred lake in Luxor’s vast temple complex.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Karnak Temple within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist Led
Stonehenge
Sacred & Mythic Sites United Kingdom Sacred Site Easy

Stonehenge

Iconic stone circles of mysterious prehistoric origin and astronomical alignment.

Iconic stone circles of mysterious prehistoric origin and astronomical alignment.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Stonehenge within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist LedWalking Tour
Tiktaalik Fossil Site
Sacred & Mythic Sites Canada Archaeological Landscape Demanding

Tiktaalik Fossil Site

Transitional fossil site illuminating the evolution from fish to tetrapods.

Transitional fossil site illuminating the evolution from fish to tetrapods.

Best suited to travellers who want a guided, context-rich visit rather than a quick photo stop. Tours of Antiquity can position Tiktaalik Fossil Site within a wider regional or civilisation-led itinerary.

Ancient HistoryArchaeologySpecialist LedWalking Tour