Ruins & Archaeology Tours & Trips 2020
88 trips to Ruins & Archaeology tours from 142 tour companies. 849 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.
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Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
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Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Classical music tour of Germany & Austria
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
10 days
$ 672 / day
$ 6,720
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$ 9,072
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Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
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Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Watch a show at the Munich Opera House followed by a private, behind-the-scenes tour.
- Enjoy classic Austrian fare at a Classical Mozart dinner concert.
- Learn the Viennese waltz at a private lesson in Vienna.
Munich, Salzburg, Vienna, Austria, Germany
Panoramic Switzerland & Italy
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11 days
$ 626 / day
$ 6,890
From :
$ 9,302
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
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Mixed
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Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Combine mountains and lakes.
- Ride the Glacier Express between Zermatt and St. Moritz.
- Learn to cook risotto on the shores of Lake Lugano.
- Relax on Lake Como.
Lake Como, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Switzerland
Lisbon & the Algarve: Portugal Self-Drive tour
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10 days
$ 357 / day
$ 3,570
From :
$ 4,820
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
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Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Tour Lisbon’s historical heart and sample some local delicacies.
- Explore the eccentric palaces and gardens of Sintra.
- Visit Roman ruins in the historic city of Évora in the heart of the Alentejo countryside.
- Learn how to cook traditional Algarvian Cataplana.
- Hike the Algarve coastline near Lagos.
Algarve, Lisbon, Portugal
The Rhône-Alpes in depth
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11 days
$ 624 / day
$ 6,865
From :
$ 9,268
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Experience the gastronomic hub of Lyon.
- Discover Burgundy and Beaujolais wine regions.
- Visit the serene Lac d'Annecy.
- Hike the French Alps.
- Walk inside an ancient glacier.
Chamonix , Geneva, Lyon, France, Switzerland
Grand tour of Belgium & Luxembourg
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10 days
$ 568 / day
$ 5,680
From :
$ 7,668
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Marvel the open-air museum charm of historic Bruges
- Bike the coast of Flanders with coastal views
- Absorb the importance of the Battle of the Bulge
- Treat yourself to a culinary tasting tour of Antwerp.
- Explore the cliffside tunnels and caves of Luxembourg City
Antwerp, Bruges, Brussels, Luxembourg, Belgium
Highlights of Myanmar
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11 days
$ 394 / day
$ 4,335
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- See the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon.
- Explore the temples of Bagan.
- Spend the night in the quaint town of Pindaya and enjoy lunch with a local Danu family.
- Relax and enjoy the serenity of Inle Lake.
Bagan, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
Grand tour of Switzerland
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
13 days
$ 420 / day
$ 5,465
From :
$ 7,378
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Take in the endless vistas at Glacier 3000.
- Sample traditional Swiss chocolates and cheese.
- Explore Zermatt's scenic trails with the backdrop of the Matterhorn.
- Cruise Lake Geneva's smooth waters in style.
Geneva, Lucerne, Milan, Zermatt, Zurich, Switzerland
Highlights of Swedish summer
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13 days
$ 583 / day
$ 7,585
From :
$ 10,240
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore cultural Malmö by bicycle, cycling past the Turning Torso skyscraper and Øresund Bridge.
- Head out on the waters of Stockholm's archipelago, enjoying a traditional Swedish seafood buffet as you go.
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Drottningholm Palace, one of Europe's most impressive royal estates.
- Go walking under the midnight sun in Lapland and admire the views in remote Abisko National Park.
- Enjoy a fast-paced reindeer sleigh ride and learn to lasso with a traditional Sámi guide.
Copenhagen, Stockholm, Denmark, Sweden
In-depth Dubrovnik with private villa stay
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8 days
$ 743 / day
$ 5,940
From :
$ 8,019
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Bike ride through the Konavle Valley.
- Explore Dubrovnik's historic city walls.
- Sail through the Elaphiti Islands on your private yacht.
- Taste Croatia's top wines and oyster on the Peljesac Peninsula.
- Relax poolside in your private villa.
Croatia, Dubrovnik
Highlights of Lisbon & Porto
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7 days
$ 669 / day
$ 4,685
From :
$ 6,325
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Listen to melancholy fado music over a traditional dinner in Lisbon.
- Learn about Lisbon’s history on a walking tour with stops to sample local delicacies.
- Witness the whimsical architecture in Sintra.
- Take a panoramic tour of Porto ending with a port wine tasting.
- Discover the wines and landscapes of the Douro Valley on a full-day excursion.
Lisbon, Porto, Portugal
Lisbon & the Azores
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7 days
$ 472 / day
$ 3,305
From :
$ 4,462
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore the largest city in the Azores, Ponta Delgada, on a private walking tour.
- Visit the twin lakes of Sete Cidades by bicycle and 4x4.
- Embark on a whale- and dolphin-watching tour outside Ponta Delgada.
- Hear traditional Portuguese fado music at a special dinner in Lisbon.
- Discover the history of Lisbon on a private walking tour.
- Tour the vibrant and eclectic palaces of Sintra.
Lisbon, Portugal
South Korea in a snapshot
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9 days
$ 402 / day
$ 3,615
From :
$ 4,880
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Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- See Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul and the changing of the guard.
- Visit the DMZ on the North Korean border on a guided tour.
- Explore the archaeologically rich capital of Gyeongju and its surrounding temples and sites.
- Gaze upon the Busan cityscape from some of the best viewpoints in the city.
Busan, Seoul, South Korea
Madrid to Porto tour
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9 days
$ 777 / day
$ 6,995
From :
$ 9,443
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Enjoy a panoramic tour of Madrid’s historical sights.
- Spend time at the palace of El Escorial and the controversial memorial at Valley of the Fallen.
- Explore the university city of Salamanca.
- Relax in the peaceful Douro Valley.
- See pre-historic rock art up close.
- Explore the history of Porto on a walking tour.
- Learn how to make a traditional Portuguese country meal.
- Price includes
- In-destination transfers
- Activities and excursions as detailed
Douro Valley, Madrid, Porto, Salamanca, Portugal, Spain
Cultural Croatia: Dubrovnik, Dalmatia & Zagreb
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12 days
$ 778 / day
$ 9,340
From :
$ 12,609
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Full on
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Discover the preserved traditional culture of the Konavle Valley.
- Wander the mosques, churches and bazaars of historic Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Feast on the local dish of soparnik after seeing it cooked in a family home.
- Marvel at the natural beauty of Lake Bled and the Julian Alps.
Dubrovnik, Lake Bled, Ljubljana, Plitvice Lakes National park, Sibenik, Split, Zagreb, Slovenia
The Leonardo da Vinci grand tour of Europe
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12 days
$ 574 / day
$ 6,885
From :
$ 9,295
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Full on
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Examine the Mona Lisa with an expert local guide in the Louvre in Paris.
- Stroll through Leonardo’s chateau and gardens in the Loire valley where he died.
- Visit the Queen’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace to view the Royal Collection of da Vinci drawings.
- Explore a room dedicated to Leonardo’s work on a guided tour of Uffizi Gallery.
Amboise Château, British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Florence, Kensington Palace, Loire Valley, London, Milan, Paris, The Louvre, France
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