Experience Europe
Archaeology & History Tours & Cruises
Europe is a popular destination for many, many people. Throughout the year. Whether it is a mug of mulled wine at traditional Christmas markets in winter, or exploring amazing archaeological ruins in summer. Many first-time visitors choose to visit a number of different countries. If this is what you are looking for, spend a few weeks and explore a taste of everything; western Europe, central Europe, Eastern Europe. Or choose an itinerary that focuses on Mediterranean Europe.
Multi-Day Tours & Cruises in Europe
France Cave Art Tours & Itinerary Service
Enjoy a 14-day archaeology tour from Paris to Nice, or a 5-day prehistory tour of the Vézére Valley. With over 30 years experience, Thomas Dowson offers private guided tours and an itinerary service for cave art in France. For those who wish to purchase a bespoke itinerary, Thomas can create one to suit your interests and requirements. For those wishing to go a step further and enjoy a private guided tour, Thomas can create an itinerary according to your needs, and be your driver and guide for the tour. Although the focus is on Ice Age cave art, other sites and attractions can be incorporated.
Iceland's Winter Wonders & Northern Lights
Explore some of Iceland’s most iconic sites on this 3-day tour, with accommodation in Vik included. The tour starts at the UNESCO listed Þingvellir National Park. Explore white glaciers and black beaches, rugged volcanoes and majestic waterfalls. One of the highlights of this short tour is the Lava Centre in Hvolsvöllur, this high-tech, interactive experience shows how volcano activity and earthquakes created Iceland. The tour ends with optional bathing in the Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik. Weather permitting, there is a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights.
Small Group Cave Art Tour Vézère Valley
Les Eyzies, and the historic Hotel Cromagnon, is the base for exploring some of the jewels in the crown of Dordogne’s past. The focus of this 4-day guided tour is the Ice Age cave art, for which the region is well known worldwide. Besides visiting some of the finest decorated caves in the area, including the replica of Lascaux, also on the itinerary is an extraordinary Roman townhouse, a medieval Troglodyte settlement and an imposing castle associated with the 100 Year’s War between France and England. The small group guided tour is strictly limited to seven participants, with dates in May and September 2026, and May 2027.
Archaeology & History Tours in Greece
For anyone with the slightest interest in the past, Greece has an incredible history that spans many thousands of years. But it is the archaeology of the last four millennia, the sites of the Minoans, Romans, Arabs, Latin Crusaders, Venetians, Slavs, Albanians and Turks, that the country is better known. From the breath taking site of Delphi in the mountains of mainland Greece to the fanciful reconstruction of Knossos on the island of Crete, there are tours and cruises that take in these and many more iconic ancient and historic sites of Greece.
