Andante Travels

Andante Travels Andante Travels is an award-winning specialist in archaeological travel, offering expert-led tours to

Our ancient-world journeys are meticulously planned and unique, they frequently include special entrance to difficult-to-access sites. Destinations range from ‘must-see sites’ to off-the-beaten-track adventures. Our inspiring archaeological tours range from the ruins of Pompeii to the aboriginal rock art of the Australian Outback. Our tours are planned, conceived and accompanied throughout by expe

rt archaeologists, historians, professors, writers and broadcasters. No company has more specialised or highly qualified guides.

‘Travelling is almost like talking with those of other centuries’ Rene Descartes

Our office hours are
09.00am - 6.00pm Monday - Friday (UK Time)

Every journey begins with curiosity.For some, that's walking through the streets of Pompeii. For others, it's discoverin...
31/08/2026

Every journey begins with curiosity.
For some, that's walking through the streets of Pompeii. For others, it's discovering Britain's great gardens or exploring remarkable landscapes.
Soon, we'll be bringing even more specialist travel together in one place....

Few places bring the ancient world to life quite like Ephesus🏺A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this remarkable city was onc...
28/08/2026

Few places bring the ancient world to life quite like Ephesus🏺

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this remarkable city was once one of the greatest centres of the Roman Empire. Walk its marble streets and you'll discover the magnificent Library of Celsus, the vast Great Theatre and the remains of temples, bathhouses and bustling marketplaces that reveal what daily life was like nearly 2,000 years ago.

Join us on our Classical Turkey: The Aegean Coast tour and experience one of the world's finest archaeological sites with expert guidance every step of the way.
https://www.andantetravels.co.uk/tours/classical-turkey-aegean-coast

We’ve got some exciting news🎉Andante Travels has been shortlisted for Favourite Tour Operator for Culture & Heritage at ...
28/08/2026

We’ve got some exciting news🎉

Andante Travels has been shortlisted for Favourite Tour Operator for Culture & Heritage at the 2026 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards.

These awards are voted for by travellers, and we’d love your support. If you’ve enjoyed travelling with us, or simply share our passion for history, archaeology and culture, please take a moment to cast your vote.

Voting is open until 27th October.

https://www.wanderlustmagazine.com/about-us/our-awards/2026-wanderlust-travel-awards/

Thank you for being part of the Andante community.

Something exciting is coming...For over 40 years, Andante has taken curious travellers to some of the world's most remar...
25/08/2026

Something exciting is coming...

For over 40 years, Andante has taken curious travellers to some of the world's most remarkable archaeological sites.

Now, we're preparing for our next chapter😍

The same passion. The same expertise. A bigger story to tell.

Stay tuned⌛

This Week in History🌋In AD 79, Mount Vesuvius unleashed one of history's most devastating eruptions, burying Pompeii and...
24/08/2026

This Week in History🌋

In AD 79, Mount Vesuvius unleashed one of history's most devastating eruptions, burying Pompeii and Herculaneum beneath volcanic material and preserving an extraordinary snapshot of Roman life.

Nearly 2,000 years later, the sites continue to reveal new stories about the ancient world.

It’s not too late to treat yourself to an archaeological adventure this autumn or winter.For a limited time, our saving ...
24/08/2026

It’s not too late to treat yourself to an archaeological adventure this autumn or winter.

For a limited time, our saving has increased from 10% to 15% off every remaining place on our tours departing this year🏺

From ancient cities to world-famous archaeological sites, there’s still time to make 2026 one to remember.

Book before 30 September to save 15%.

15% saving applies to all remaining places on 2026 tours departing up to 31 December 2026. Valid on new bookings only. Offer expires 30 September 2026.
https://www.andantetravels.co.uk/late-availability

Where will history take you for remainder of the year?From the ancient wonders of Greece and Egypt to the Roman world an...
21/08/2026

Where will history take you for remainder of the year?

From the ancient wonders of Greece and Egypt to the Roman world and beyond, our 2026 tours are filling fast.

Start planning your next archaeological adventure today🏺

This World Photography Day, we're celebrating the moments that stop us in our tracks, from ancient temples and remarkabl...
19/08/2026

This World Photography Day, we're celebrating the moments that stop us in our tracks, from ancient temples and remarkable ruins to breath taking landscapes steeped in history.

Share your favourite travel photograph with us. We'd love to see the places that have inspired you📸

Meet the Guide Lecturer: John ShepherdWith over 20 years at the Museum of London and a career dedicated to Roman archaeo...
16/08/2026

Meet the Guide Lecturer: John Shepherd

With over 20 years at the Museum of London and a career dedicated to Roman archaeology, John Shepherd has spent decades uncovering the stories of the ancient world. A specialist in ancient glass, he has worked on archaeological projects across Europe, from France and Italy to Bulgaria, and has published major research on London's Roman past.

Awarded the Wanderlust World Guide Award – History & Culture, John is renowned for bringing archaeology to life with infectious enthusiasm and remarkable insight.

Join John on an Andante tour and discover the ancient world through the eyes of one of Britain's most respected archaeologists.
https://www.andantetravels.co.uk/guides/john-shepherd

Specialist travel is about going beyond the guidebook. It's about exploring with experts who bring history, archaeology ...
13/08/2026

Specialist travel is about going beyond the guidebook. It's about exploring with experts who bring history, archaeology and culture to life, helping you uncover the stories that make each destination unforgettable.

At Andante, every journey is led by passionate Guide Lecturers who don't just show you the sights, they help you truly understand them.

That's the difference specialist travel makes.

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1st Floor, 111 High Street
Cheltenham
GL501DW

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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