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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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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Distilleries of Scotland & Ireland
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
10 days
$ 356 / day
$ 3,555
From :
$ 4,799
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.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Walk the quirky streets of Glasgow on an orientation tour.
- Experience the whiskey reputation of Islay.
- Explore the castles and Glens around Oban.
- Taste a variety of whiskey in Speyside.
- Marvel at the dramatic coastline of the Antrim Coast.
- Experience a unique distillery tour in Dublin.
Belfast, Dublin, Glasgow, Ireland, Scotland
Family Denmark and Sweden
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
10 days
$ 558 / day
$ 5,580
From :
$ 7,533
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.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Cycle through the vibrant streets of Copenhagen.
- Paddle through the Copenhagen canals in a kayak.
- Learn to bake traditional Danish breads and pastries.
- Take a scenic cruise out into Gothenburg's scenic archipelago.
- Enjoy a day exploring two of Stockholm's most family friendly museums.
Copenhagen, Stockholm, Denmark, Sweden
Grand tour of Switzerland
Premier
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.
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- 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.
Alps, Geneva, Lake Como, Matterhorn, Milan, Zermatt, Switzerland
Snapshot of Sabah
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
10 days
$ 560 / day
$ 5,595
From :
$ 7,553
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.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Unearth the heritage, food and contrasting architecture of Kuala Lumpur - one of Southeast Asia's most underrated cities.
- Embark on a two day adventure along Borneo's Kinabatangan River where you will have the opportunity to spot much of the region's wildlife.
- Journey deep into the heart of Borneo and enjoy a couple of days at the renowned Borneo Rainforest Lodge.
- End your stay in Sabah's capital Kota Kinabalu, home to stunning sunsets and gateway to some of the region's best cuisine.
Borneo, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Deluxe castles of Scotland & Ireland
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
11 days
$ 1,226 / day
$ 13,490
From :
$ 18,212
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.
2- 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 castles and palaces surrounding Edinburgh as well as Edinburgh Castle itself.
- Visit Scone Palace, a former stately home.
- Sail along Loch Ness and enjoy a picnic lunch onboard.
- Admire the waterfront Dunvegan Castle and its extensive gardens.
- Stay overnight in Scottish and Irish castles.
- Visit Blarney Castle and its fascinating gardens.
Cork, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Loch Ness, Perth, The Isle of Skye, Ireland, Scotland
Classic South Korea tour
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
12 days
$ 550 / day
$ 6,595
From :
$ 8,903
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.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Head out into the backstreets of Seoul on a food tour to sample some classic Korean dishes.
- Visit the DMZ on the North Korean border on a guided tour.
- Explore the historic capital of Gyeongju and its surrounding temples and Buddhist sites.
- Visit the volcanic island of Jeju to hike the highest peak in the country.
Busan, Seoul, South Korea
Self-drive tour: Taste of Ireland
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
6 days
$ 444 / day
$ 2,665
From :
$ 3,598
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.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Sip Irish whiskey at distilleries throughout Dublin.
- Visit Newgrange and the Boyne Valley.
- Drive the spectacular Beara Peninsula.
- Kayak on Kenmare Bay while on the lookout for seals.
Dublin, Stonehenge, Ireland
Egyptian Sojourn
8 days
$ 487 / day
$ 3,895
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Luxury (5*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Visit the monuments at Abu Simbel
- Cruise the Nile in a Presidential Suite on the Sonesta St. George I, with an onboard Egyptologist
- See the ancient sites at Memphis and Giza with a private guide
- Enjoy a camel ride around the Pyramids of Giza
Cairo, Luxor Temple, Pyramid of Giza, Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Egypt
Scotland Family Vacation
9 days
$ 705 / day
$ 6,349
Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Tour of Scottish Castles
- Loch Ness Exhibition Center and Canoeing
- Callanish Standing Stones
- Horseback Riding and Archery at Rothiemurchus Estate*
Dunnottar Castle, Edinburgh, Eilean Donan Castle, Glamis Castle, National Museum of Scotland, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scottish Highlands, The Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom
Classical Greece
10 days
$ 740 / day
$ 7,395
Travel Style :
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Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Luxury (5*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Tour the renown archeological sites of Mystras, Mycenae, Aesculapium, and incredible Delphi
- Explore Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games
- Savor the Peloponnese wines of the Domaine Skouras vineyards
- Become captivated by Nafplio, whose history dates back to prehistoric times
- Discover a treasure trove of Byzantine churches, Frankish castles and stunning scenery in Mani
- Take a boat ride on the lake hidden between the Diros Caves near Areopoli
- Learn about Greek olives & olive oil, the beloved symbols of Greece
Acropolis, Delphi, Mycenae, Temple of Zeus, Greece
Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos
12 days
$ 421 / day
$ 5,049
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Cooking Class in Hoi An
- Study with a Tai-Chi Master and visit Hanoi
- Mount Phousi Hike and Organic Rice Farm in Laos
- Elephant Excursion at Angkor Wat
- Tuk-Tuk Temple Treasure Hunt
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Angkor Wat, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An , Luang Prabang, Mekong River , Saigon, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam
Sole, Mare e Vino: Italy
12 days
$ 883 / day
$ 10,590
Travel Style :
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Mixed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Luxury (5*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore the famous mountainside ghost town of Matera with a private guide
- Visit the legendary trull, white-stone capped houses found only in Puglia
- Indulge your taste for the finer things in Lecce, the “Florence of the South”
- Tour the legendary city of Pompeii, frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
- Enjoy an exclusive tour of the fascinating Wine and Olive Museum in Torgiano
- Take in the grandeur of Rome on a horse-drawn carriage ride
- Savor delectable Italian cuisine and Italy’s finest regional wines at world class restaurants and vineyards
- Stay in a restored “masseria,” a fortified farmhouse
- Drive the Amalfi Coast and witness breathtaking views of villages clinging to the cliffs
Matera, Positano, Rome, Italy
England and France Family Vacation
8 days
$ 697 / day
$ 5,579
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Luxury (5*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Red Double-Decker Bus Tour: Climb aboard an iconic red double-decker bus for a private tour of London with an elevated view of Westminster Abby and Buckingham Palace.
- High-Speed Private Boat Ride On The River Thames: Feel like a super spy as you jet on the River Thames on a speedboat that would be right at home with Britain's most famous secret agent.
- Windsor Castle Tour And Queen Mary's Doll House: Discover how kings and queens lived during a privately guided visit to Windsor Castle, current home to the British royal family!
- Private Scone-Making Lesson And English Tea: Try your hand at a signature English treat with a scone-making lesson and time for Tea!
- Archery In The English Countryside: Travel through some of England's lush countryside to a beautiful estate located minutes from historic Windsor. Then, take aim and test your skills as an archer.
- The Eiffel Tower: Journey to the top of this 1,063 foot (324 meters) — tall structure and get ready for one of the most magnificent views in Paris — or anywhere in the world!
- Nôtre Dame Cathedral And Louvre Museum: Marvel at the gargoyles of Nôtre Dame Cathedral. Then, as the adults follow a local expert to view some of the world's greatest masterpieces in the Louvre, Junior Adventurers discover famous art works on an interactive scavenger hunt.
- Biking In Versailles: Explore the city by pedaling along the picturesque streets of Versa
Arc de Triomphe, Buckingham Palace, Eiffel Tower, London, Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, Stonehenge, The Grand Gardens of Versailles, The Louvre, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Great Park
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