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703 Ruins & Archaeology trips. Tours from 134 tour companies. 768 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Cultural Tour driving to Bumthang Valley and then flying back
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5/5 Excellent
54 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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Bumthang Valley, Drugyal Dzong, Punakha, Taktsang Monastery, Thimpu

Highlights

  • Punakha Dzong
  • Phobijekha Valley
  • Bumthang Valley
  • Hike to Taktsang "Tiger's Nest" Monastery
  • Kvichu Monastery

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

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"Just got back from an incredible adventure. Bhutan was more than I could have ever expected. There was an abundance of good travel karma throughout the trip. The guide, Bhim, was great, very accommodating, and personalized the trip in many amazing ways, and though him I got to know the people and the culture close up and personal. The whole thing went off without a hitch. Bhutan was the most amazing place I have ever been."

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Along Central Asia’s Silk Road
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5/5 Excellent
50 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kazakhstan, Samarkand

Highlights

  • White marble city of Ashgabat
  • UNESCO archaeological sites of Nisa and Kunya Urgench
  • Historic walled city of Khiva
  • Visits with local artisans
  • Extensive Bukhara touring
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

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"We just finished our Tanzanian Adventure tour to Tanzania and Zanzibar. It was a dream come true trip! On safari, our guide Augustine, was stellar, and our driver, Meshak was wonderful! The lodges on safari were wonderful, food excellent. The Breezes resort on Zanzibar was lovely and the Indian Ocean is sooooo warm! Thank you, Odyssey, for delivering on all counts!"

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Thailand to Cambodia 11 Days 9 Nights
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4.7/5 Excellent
99 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Angkor Wat, Ayutthaya, Beijing, Siem Reap, Ta Prohm

Highlights

  • Explore Beijing
  • Visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Trimitr) to see its solid-gold Buddha
  • Damnoen Saduak, one of Thailand’s most famous floating markets
  • Visit the Bridge over the River Kwai, famously connected to the 'Death Railway' of World War II
  • Experience the virtual ‘Theme Park - Dark Ride’ at a gems gallery, learning about Thailand’s most prized gemstones
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

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"We did the tour to Bangkok and Phuket in off season. We were concerned about the weather and if we would get a sub-par experience. But we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend Affordable World!! Great company. Very organized and thorough. Our tour guide was amazing! He explained all of our stops and even some extra tid bits about the country. We were transported in air conditioned vans/sprinters to every stop. We felt right at home!"

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India’s Golden Triangle & Bhutan
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5/5 Excellent
2 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Agra Fort, Amber Fort, Delhi, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Punakha, Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Thimpu, Tiger's Nest Monastery

Highlights

  • See the incredible Taj Mahal
  • Tour the “Pink City” of Jaipur and ride an elephant to Amber Fort
  • Visit Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu, home to the royal family
  • Interact with rural Bhutanese people
  • Hike to the Tiger’s Nest monastery on a cliff about 3,000 feet above the Paro valley floor

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"So well organized and put together. From the moment we got on the plane to Africa everything fell into place just as we had hoped. Wonderful sights of animals in the bush, wonderful camps with excellent food, guides who were outstanding. We have returned many times and it is always the same. Sharing it with the children was not to be forgotten."

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China’s Silk Road Cities - The Northern Route through Shaanxi, Gansu & Xinjiang
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4/5 Great
2 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kashgar, Tuscany

Highlights

  • Explore Xian there is a walk through the winding streets of the city Muslim Quarter.
  • See the Shaanxi History Museum which explains the history and culture of the province
  • Visit Beilin Museum, which houses a collection of stone stelae
  • Explore Dunhuang ,see Mogao Caves which are highlight of the Silk Road in China and one of the most important sites of early Chinese Buddhist cave paintings

Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I had to write this review when I saw the only review on here was so mediocre. We went earlier this year on an art tour of Florence. It was excellent, from booking to getting off the plane back in England. The hq staff, the tour guide and the expert were knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The tour was brilliantly designed so we saw a great deal in a city of masterpieces, but never felt overwhelmed. The hotel was excellent. The meals were very good. It is expensive, but taking into account the quality of the hotel and the expertise of both the Martin Randall staff and the art historian it really is good value. The whole trip was good fun, enlightening and ran like clockwork. Nobody needs to go on a luxury tour accompanied by an academic - you could stay in a youth hostel and read a tour guide and see the same sights for a tenth of the price. But if you have the inclination and means then Martin Randall is an excellent choice. We have since booked another tour for next year, and I have my sights on two more."

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Burmese Empires & Khmer Kingdoms
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5/5 Excellent
1 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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Bagan, Mandalay, Phnom Penh , Shwedagon Pagoda, Siem Reap, Yangon

Highlights

  • Visit the beautifully adorned wooden Shwesandaw monastery, the only remaining vestige of the royal palace, and Kuthodaw Pagoda,
  • Visit a traditional wooden monastery and stop at Ava village to watch the lacquering of monk’s begging bowls.
  • Visit some of Mandalay’s royal craft guilds, including stone carvers, the beaters of gold leaf and the girls who produce a unique “paper that makes gold grow.
  • Visit Gubyaukgyi Wetkyiin, which has the most complete frescoes in Bagan
  • Visit four very different 11th-century Mon-style temples: Nanpaya, Manuha, Nagayon and Abeyadana, with its beautifully restored Mahayana wall paintings.
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We've done tours of Israel, Turkey, Guatemala/Honduras and the Yucatan with Archaeological Tours. Obviously we've had good experiences with each tour and each 'professor'. The hotels have been quite good and the food likewise. The educational experience and the other tour members have all been first rate. We have done a lot of travel in budget, upscale, adventure/nature genres as well as the educational type of tour. We have plans for more tours with archaeological tours along with other types in the future"

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Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos
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5/5 Excellent
1 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Angkor Wat, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An , Luang Prabang, Mekong River , Saigon, Siem Reap

Highlights

  • 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
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Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"I went on this trip with some misgivings, as my only other experience with this type of tour was a winter Tauck Family Bridges tour of Italy, that was not a good experience. Well, I am SO glad I went, as my daughter and I had a marvelous time. Disney did an amazing job of organizing this trip - I still can't believe how much they managed to fit into essentially 8 days. I also can't believe how much fun it all was! The guides were tremendous. First of all, unlike Tauck (where we traveled with one tour manager), here we had two guides with us the entire time - one a licensed guide in Greece (i.e., a native, very knowledgeable about the country and able to really take us through the historical and archaeological sites) and the other an American who has been guiding in Greece for years. The interaction between the guides was very warm, as was their way of relating to the guests. This was a complete contrast with Tauck. Here people really got to know each other, the young people had a great time with each other, and, of course, Greece itself is just magnificent. I will certainly travel with Disney again!"

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Mongolia – History, Culture and Vast Landscapes
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5/5 Excellent
2 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Gandan Monastery, Gobi Desert, Ulaanbaatar

Highlights

  • Visit Arts Council of Mongolia
  • Learn about the different artists of Mongolia
  • Enjoy the Hustain Nuruu National Reserve
  • Explore Kharakhorum
  • Visit wilderness of Mongolia
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Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I would recommend Cultural Crossroads to anyone interested in experiencing the nature of a place and it's people rather than just ticking a box on your travel checklist. Small group size and excellent planning and execution by the company owner, Carrie McDougall, as well as her ability to address and resolve issues quickly helped to make my first overseas solo tip a most memorable experience. The local guides were knowledgeable and personable as well as friendly and fun. I had a great trip and would not hesitate to use Cultural Crossroads for future travel."

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Ruins & Archaeology Reviews & Ratings

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Excellent tour of Cambodia

We enjoyed a week's tour of Cambodia (Siem Reap - Battambang - Phnon Penh) with Odynovo, with many attractions and activities included. It was easy to book online, a...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

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A Week in Petra

A great week with a great bunch of people This was the trip just as I expected it - Petra being the highlight, but Wadi Rum coming a close second. Or maybe Jerash?...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Great holiday, but communication could have been improved

The week was very enjoyable and there was a lot to see and it was a very varied itinerary. Visiting Petra and seeing the Treasury for the first time. Alaa was cle...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

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a week in jordon

full on trip which was very informative and interesting. all sites were good especially Petra, Little Petra and camping in Wadi Rum Eddy was entertaining and engag...

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Fantastic week, thoroughly recommend

An awe inspiring trip, with something for everyone, and covering all the key sights, sounds and tastes of Jordan. I knew I wanted to see Petra, but didn't really h...

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Ruins & Archaeology Tour Selection Trips

  • Travel Tips for Archeological Tours 
    An archaeology vacation offers an exciting opportunity to explore ancient civilizations and uncover hidden treasures. To make the most of your experience, consider these practical travel tips:
    Dress comfortably and wear sturdy walking shoes to navigate the uneven terrain of archaeological sites.
  • Bring sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent to protect yourself from the elements.
  • Stay hydrated by carrying a refillable water bottle and replenishing fluids regularly, especially in hot climates.
  • Pack light but include essentials like a camera, binoculars, and a journal to capture memories and observations.
  • Respect the archaeological sites by following guidelines, refraining from touching artifacts, and staying on designated paths.
  • Take breaks to rest and recharge, ensuring you can fully immerse yourself in the experience without feeling fatigued.
  • Stay informed about local customs, traditions, and cultural norms to show respect for the host country and its people.
  • Be open-minded and curious, embracing the opportunity to learn from expert guides and fellow travelers while exploring ancient history firsthand.

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