Why you should book a history-inspired escorted tour

 

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1. It’s spine-tingling to stand in the spot where history was made

 

Mary Reynolds is head of product and operations at Andante Travels, which specialises in archaeology and history-focused tours. She is responsible for the design and development of Andante Travels’ worldwide programmes.

 

 

Mary Reynolds, head of product and operations, Andante Travels

 

"Historical tours are designed to allow clients to delve deeper into a destination and develop an understanding of how its past has shaped it, to suit anyone looking for a truly memorable experience.

 

Every tour is accompanied by an expert guide/lecturer who can draw on knowledge gained from expertise in their field, and special access to areas that aren’t open to the public also provides an opportunity to connect with ancient history in an intimate way, something relatively few people get to experience. About 70% of our guests are solo travellers and there is time for them to pursue their own interests.

 

Travelling from Luxor to Cairo, the Archaeology of Upper Egypt tour goes beyond the popular tourist route. 

 

Alongside visits to places such as the Valley of the Kings, clients also explore rarely visited sites such as the hilltop tombs of El Kab (pictured main) and take the journey between Esna and Aswan in a traditional dahabiyya boat much like the Victorians did.

 

When selling historical tours, don’t forget to mention ‘out of the ordinary’ experiences and highlight little-known sites. Piecing history together is both enjoyable and addictive – it’s hard to beat that spine-tingling sensation you feel when you realise you are standing in the very spot where history was made."

 

Book it: Andante Travels’ 12-day Archaeology of Upper Egypt tour costs £8,695, including flights from London, accommodation including five nights on a dahabiyya and an expert guide. Departing November 17.
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