Andante 2016 Availability | UK Edition

Tel: 01722 713 800 | [email protected] | www.andantetravels.comThe Clock Tower, 4 Oakridge Office Park, Southampton Road, Whaddon, Salisbury, SP5 3HT

2016 update and availabilityBook your space on an Andante tour for the New Year - Last few spaces in early 2016 !

Fancy a Post-Christmas get away in 2016 to recover from the frantic preparations and celebrations that the festive period brings? Leave it with us! We have something to suit every archaeological taste. Be sure to contact us soon to avoid disappointment - spaces are filling fast - especially on some of our tours departing early next year...

01722 [email protected]

For advice, information and to book

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China - An epic journey through China’s rich and varied history - from little known prehistoric settlements to Imperial splendour in the Forbidden City. Take the opportunity to explore some of China’s most incredible archaeological offerings - big names including the Terracotta Army and the Great Wall.31 October - 16 November | Malcolm McNeil | £4750 incl flights

Due to popular demand we’ve added extra China and Iran dates - book now to avoid disappointment:

Persia: Kings, Shahs and Gardens - A land of mystery, contrast, history and hospitality... Iran is rich in antiquities - her intricately decorated monuments bears witness to the sweep of its epic past. Join us as we walk in the footsteps of Cyrus the Great; and discover the mysterious world of the Zoroastrians.13 - 29 October | Carolyn Perry | £4845 incl flights



do you have a 2016 brochure?

New tours for 2016...We added 23 new destinations to our 2016 tour list and they have proved very popular... This is just a small selection of what’s available - but hurry - spaces are running out fast!

dalmatia & dubrovnikFrom Zagreb to Zadar, Split to Dubrovnik, you’re sure to find spectacular archaeology. £2,945 inc. flights | June & October dates

wild thraceThe seat of boisterous kingdoms - traces of Roman, Medieval and Ottoman history remain across the region.£2,345 inc. flights | June & September dates

menorca - balearic blissThe prehistoric landscape of Menorca, which is at the heart of this tour, is still visible within its rugged terrain...£2,250 inc. flights | 11th - 17th April

thessalonikiWalking through Thessaloniki’s streets you are treated gorgeous glimpses of an illustrious past.£2,250 inc. flights | April & December dates

If you don’t have a copy of our 2016 brochure or need a fresh copy - let us know. Request your copy today - by giving us a call or visiting our website - and we’ll put it straight into the post for you!

We have more than 60 outstanding itineraries to some of the world’s most fascinating archaeological destinations, including 23 new tours such as Persia: Great Kings and Shahs, the Rock Art of Scandinavia, Wild Thrace, Northern Peru and South Africa. In 2016 every single tour has an element of special access too!


last few spaces!

You’ll find a full update on remaining spaces for 2016 in the availability section of this flyer. You can also visit our website for more information on our full range of tours. Please get in touch by phone or email if you would like more information. We are happy to help wherever we can.

peru, bolivia & nazca linesDiscover the breathtaking sites of the Incas as well as the intriguing remains of their lesser-known ancestors.£5,225 inc. flights | 7th - 27th September

roman germanyMeet military history at its most exciting... Amidst beautiful countryside and handsome German cities we follow the story of early Roman pioneers and entrepreneurs.£2,495 inc. flights | 15th - 24th May

rock art of altamiraEnjoy a uniquely close encounter with our Stone Age antecedants; and see the juxtaposition of ancient contemporary art.£2,145 inc. flights | May & June dates

corsicaUncover a long history - from the Neolithic and Bronze Age, through colonisation - cloaked by Corsica’s rugged heights. £2,295 inc. flights | 22nd - 29th May

northern peruJourney through Northern Peru - and meet the amazing ‘mummies of Leymebamba’.£4,995 inc. flights | 9th - 26th May

rock art of scandanaviaTravel through Sweden and Norway on the trail of enigmatic rock art depictions - scenes of fighting, sun worship, chariots and boats...£3,145 inc. flights | 1st - 8th July

hidden romeExplore a hidden world of buried catacombs and temples and enjoy a rare and privileged view of the Eternal City.£2,995 inc. flights | Throughout 2016

Time is running out... Some 2016 tours are now fully booked and there are a large selection with just a few spaces remaining. When they’re gone, they’re gone - so don’t miss out, reserve your place today:



2016 calendar and availability

january - march

Go beyond the grand architecture of Rome’s famous sites to the secret sites of the Eternal City. We go beneath the modern streets to the buried houses, temples and catacombs of the ancient city - sites usually only open to archaeologists and specialists. We also have special access to the Secret Archives of the Vatican.1 - 6 February | Dr Gillian Shepherd | £2,995 incl flights

hidden romeVisit the monumental and incomparable remains of Petra, home to the Nabateans, where we will have two whole days. We also explore the Martian like landscapes of Wadi Rum’s red sand dunes, the crusader castle of Kerak and the fabulously preserved Roman city of Jerash.29 Mar - 7 April | Nick Jackson | £2,695 incl flights

jordan - petra & the desert fortresses

February Single Double/TwinHidden Rome Mon 1 - Sat 6 2 3+Egypt - Queens & Nobles Mon 15 - Fri 26 3+ 3+Hidden Athens Tue 16 - Sun 21 3+ 3+Bare Bones Pompeii Mon 22 - Sum 28 3+ 3+

January Single Double/TwinPompeii, Herculaneum & Classical Campania Mon 25 - Mon 1 Feb 3+ 3+

March Single Double/TwinRome - with Sistine Chapel Mon 7 - Sat 12 2 3Pompeii, Herculaneum & Classical Campania Mon 7 - Mon 14 3+ 3Meet the Romans Sun 13 - Mon 21 3+ 3+Hidden Rome Mon 14 - Sat 19 3 1South Africa Sat 19 - Wed 30 On Request On Request

Tunisia Punic Wars Thu 24 - Fri 1 April 3+ 3+Relaxed Seville Fri 25 - Thu 31 3+ 3Malta & Gozo - Prehistory and History Mon 28 - Sun 3 April 3+ 3+Jordan - Petra and the Desert Fortresses Tue 29 - Thu 7 April 3+ 1Bare Bones Sicily Thu 31 - Thu 7 April 3+ 3+

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The Island of Sicily lies at the very heart of the Mediterranean - a passing through place for traders and a jewel to be conquered by many an ancient civilisation. We discover the delights that these various influencers have left on the island, from Doric temples to mosaic covered Norman cathedrals.14 - 24 April | Dr Eireann Marshall | £2,675 incl flights

sicilia antiquaExplore the Roman origins of the glorious Cote D’Azur. We will investigate the mighty monuments along the Via Julia Augusta, the Roman route which once connected Gaul to the heartland in Italy. Some of the sites we see show the incredible feats of engineering the Roman’s created, including St Chamas Bridge.9 - 16 April | John Shepherd | £2,150 incl flights

the via julia - côte d’azur

April Single Double/TwinThe Aegean Coast of Turkey Sat 2 - Tue 12 3+ 2Romans, Visigoths & Viziers Sun 3 - Sun 10 3+ 3+The Peloponnese Mon 4 - Fri 15 3+ 3The Via Julia - Côte d’Azur Sat 9 - Sat 16 1 3+The Etruscans Sun 10 - Sun 17 3+ 3+Pompeii, Herculaneum & Classical Campania Mon 11 - Mon 18 3+ 3+Menorca - Balearic Bliss Mon 11 - Sun 17 3+ 3+Sicilia Antiqua Thu 14 - Sun 24 On Request 3+Cyprus - The South Thu 14 - Thu 21 3+ 3+Pompeii, Herculaneum & Classical Campania Mon 18 - Mon 25 3+ On Request

Crete & Santorini Tue 19 - Tue 26 3+ 3Thessaloniki Tue 19 - Mon 25 3+ 3+Albania - Land of the Eagles Fri 22 - Sat 30 3+ 3+Walking Istanbul Mon 25 - Sun 1 May 3+ 3+

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“I saw the places I have always longed to see -Troy, Assos and Pergamon.

It exceeded every expectation. ”

Guest - The Aegean Coast of Turkey




may

Follow the story of early Roman pioneers and entrepreneurs - across a frontier five times longer than Hadrian’s Wall - along the Rhine and Danube - the longest structure Europe has ever seen. This is military history at its most exciting - in unexpectedly beautiful countryside and handsome German cities.15 - 24 May | Tony Wilmott | £2,495 incl flights

roman germanyCroatia has a spectacular array of archaeological sites. We travel from great city to great city - Zagreb to Zadar, Split to Dubrovnic - uncovering the countries fascinating history. We visit temples, treasures, palaces and churches encompassing 2000 years of Croatian history.25 May - 3 June | John Shepherd | £2,945 incl flights

dalmatia & dubrovnik

May Single Double/TwinCrete & Santorini Tue 3 - Tue 10 3+ 3+Sicilia Antiqua Thu 5 - Sun 15 3+ 3+Relaxed Cyprus Sat 7 - Fri 13 3+ 3+Bare Bones Minoan Crete Sun 8 - Sun 15 3+ 3+Relaxed Argolid Mon 9 - Sun 15 3+ 3+Pompeii, Herculaneum & Classical Campania Mon 9 - Mon 16 3+ 3+The Hittites Mon 9 - Mon 16 2 3+Renaissance Villas Mon 9 - Sun 15 3+ 3+Apulia Mon 9 - Mon 16 3+ 3+Northern Peru Mon 9 - Thu 26 3 On Request

Roman Province of Lusitania Mon 9 - Mon 16 3+ 3+Pompeii, Herculaneum & Classical Campania Tue 10 - Tue 17 3+ 3+Uzbekistan Fri 13 - Fri 27 1 3+Walking Prehistoric Wessex Sat 14 - Fri 20 3+ 3+Roman Germany Sun 15 - Tue 24 1 2Relaxed Provence Mon 16 - Sun 22 On Request On Request

Sardinia Mon 16 - Tue 24 3+ 3+Crete & Santorini Tue 17 - Tue 24 3+ 3+The Story of Wessex Fri 20 - Sun 22 3+ 3+Sicily Revisited Fri 20 - Fri 27 3+ 3+Latium Countryside - the Roman Rich Sun 22 - Sun 29 3+ 3+Corsica Sun 22 - Sun 29 On Request 3+Dordogne - Prehistoric Cave Art Mon 23 - Mon 30 3+ 2Meet the Greeks Wed 25 - Wed 1 Jun 3+ 3+Dalmatia & Dubrovnik Wed 25 - Fri 3 Jun 3+ 3+Samnites - Enemies of Rome Mon 30 - Sun 5 Jun 3+ 3+

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July Single Double/TwinRock Art of Scandinavia Fri 1 - Fri 8 3 3Meet the Vikings Sat 9 - Thu 21 3+ 3+Orkney & Shetland Thu 21 - Sun 31 3+ 3+

August Single Double/TwinOrkney & Shetland Mon 1 - Thu 11 3+ 3+Mongolia Sat 6 - Sat 20 3+ 3+Cambodia & Vietnam Tue 9 - Sun 21 3+ 3+Relaxed Provence Tue 16 - Mon 22 3+ 3+Relaxed Lake Garda Mon 22 - Sun 28 3+ 3+Short Break in Berlin Thu 25 - Mon 29 3+ 3+

June Single Double/TwinDiscover the Dodecanese Fri 3 - Fri 10 2 3+The Ice Man and his World Sat 4 - Thu 9 3+ 3+Relaxed Split Sat 4 - Sat 11 3+ 3Rock Art of Altamira Mon 6 - Mon 13 1 3Hidden Berlin Mon 6 - Sat 11 3 3+Georgia Mon 6 - Tue 14 3+ 3+Wild Thrace Tue 7 - Wed 15 3 3+Islands of the Cyclades Thu 9 - Sun 19 1 3+Rock Art of Altamira Mon 20 - Mon 27 3+ 3+Scotland - Highlands and Islands Sun 26 - Mon 4 Jul 3+ 3+

june - august

Discover the enigmatic rock art hidden in the dramatic Scandinavian mountain landscapes of Sweden and Norway. Dating from the Neolithic through to the Iron Age the etchings reveal aspects of the everyday life of these people with scenes of fighting, chariots and boats.1 - 8 July | Dr Tertia Barnett | £3,145 incl flights

rock art of scandinaviaThe caves of Altamira display some of the worlds earliest examples of artisitic expression in the world. We have the rare opportunity to view some of these spectacular images of bison, deer and horses with special access to eight original painted caves - alongside renowned expert Dr Paul Bahn.6 - 13 June | Dr Paul Bahn | £2,145 incl flights

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september

Explore the Persian Kingdom - one of the greatest powers of the ancient world. Walk in the footsteps of Cyrus the Great and Xerxes at their palaces; view rock carvings dating back 2500 years; and visit the monumental citadels of Parthian and Sassanian monarchs at the circular city of Firuzabad.15 - 28 September | £4,195 incl flights

persia: great kings and shahsThe idyllic landscapes of Provence are home to some of Europe’s finest Roman remains. Arches, amphitheatres and aqueducts - feats of engineering and a clear message to the native tribes... Absorb the atmosphere in this beautiful part of the world and its epicurean lifestyle.28 Sep - 4 October | Tony Wilmott | £2,245 incl flights

relaxed provence

September Single Double/TwinPrehistoric Czech Republic Thu 1 - Thu 8 3+ 3+Roman Province of Lusitania Sun 4 - Sun 11 3+ 3+Sicily Revisited Sun 4 - Sun 11 3+ 3+Languedoc - Cathars & Crusaders Mon 5 - Sun 11 3+ 3+Pompeii, Herculaneum & Classical Campania Mon 5 - Mon 12 3+ 3+Ireland - Boyne Valley & Burren Tue 6 - Mon 12 3+ 3+Wild Thrace Tue 6 - Wed 14 2 3+Islands of the Cyclades Tue 6 - Fri 16 3+ 3+Meet the Greeks Wed 7 - Wed 14 3+ 3+Peru, Bolivia - with Nazca Lines Wed 7 - Tue 27 On Request 1Frontier Lands of Romania Sat 10 - Mon 19 3+ 3+Hallstatt to La Tène Sun 11 - Mon 19 3+ 3+The Etruscans Sun 11 - Sun 18 3+ 3+Apulia Mon 12 - Mon 19 3+ 3+Pompeii, Herculaneum & Classical Campania Mon 12 - Mon 19 3+ 3+Baltic Amber Trail Mon 12 - Tue 20 3+ 3+Bologna Thu 15 - Thu 22 3+ 3+Persia: Great Kings and Shahs Thu 15 - Wed 28 1 3Crete & Santorini Sat 17 - Sat 24 3+ 3+Discover the Dodecanese Sat 17 - Sat 24 3+ 3+Dordogne - Prehistoric Cave Art Mon 19 - Mon 26 3+ 3+Sicilia Antiqua Thu 22 - Sun 2 Oct 3+ 3+Relaxed Cyprus Sat 24 - Fri 30 3+ 3+Basilicata & Calabria - By the Ionian Sea Sat 24 - Sun 2 Oct 3+ 3+

North-East Turkey - From the Black Sea to Lake Van Sat 24 - Tue 4 Oct 3+ 3+The Aegean Coast of Turkey Sat 24 - Tue 4 Oct 3+ 3+Relaxed Provence Wed 28 - Tue 4 Oct 3+ 2Sicilia Antiqua Thu 29 - Sun 9 Oct 3+ 3+

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October Single Double/TwinRomans, Visigoths & Viziers Sun 2 - Sun 9 3+ 3+The Peloponnese Mon 3 - Fri 14 3+ 3+Dalmatia & Dubrovnik Wed 5 - Fri 14 3+ 3+Walking Istanbul Thu 6 - Wed 12 3+ 3+Albania - Land of the Eagles Fri 7 - Sat 15 3+ 3+Bulgaria - Thracian Treasures, Roman Cities & Bulgarian Churches

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Relaxed Lake Garda Mon 10 - Sun 16 3+ 3+Pompeii, Herculaneum & Classical Campania Mon 10 - Mon 17 3+ 3+Umbria Mon 10 - Mon 17 3+ 3+Mexico -The Maya Mon 10 - Tue 25 3+ 3+Crete & Santorini Tue 11 - Tue 18 3+ 3+Persia: Kings, Shahs and Gardens Thu 13 - Sat 29 On Request 2China Thu 13 - Sat 29 1 1Relaxed Split Sat 15 - Sat 22 3+ 3Relaxed Ortygia Mon 17 - Sun 23 3+ 3+Via Egnatia - Albania, Macedonia & Greece Tue 18 - Wed 26 3+ 3+Persia: Kings, Shahs and Gardens Thu 20 - Sat 5 Nov On Request On Request

Egypt - Land of the Pharaohs - 11 Day Tour Fri 21 - Mon 31 3+ 3+Bare Bones Troy Sat 22 - Sat 29 3+ 3+Rome - with Sistine Chapel Mon 24 - Sat 29 3+ 3+Relaxed Argolid Mon 24 - Sun 30 3+ 3+Hidden Rome Mon 31 - Sat 5 Nov 3+ 3+Pompeii, Herculaneum & Classical Campania Mon 31 - Mon 7 Nov 3+ 3+China Mon 31 - Wed 16 Nov 2 3+

october

We journey from Beijing to Shanghai, through vast and varied landscapes and archaeology. From Buddhist temples, to the gargantuan monuments of imperial ambition, to lesser-known prehistoric settlements, this is the story of not one but many Chinas through the ages.13 - 29 October | Malcolm McNeill | £4,750 incl flights

chinaJoin us and see it all... from Roman opulence, to picnicking amid the unspoilt ruins in the Croatian hills, to contemplating the bare cells of a seafront Franciscan monastery. Discover 2000 years of history - ordinary and extraordinary - in this lovely corner of the Mediterranean.15 - 22 October | John Shepherd | £2,695 incl flights

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November Single Double/TwinBare Bones Pompeii Tue 1 - Mon 7 3+ 3+Israel and Palestine Tue 1 - Fri 11 3+ 3+Ravenna & Aquileia - Rome and her Heirs Sun 6 - Sun 13 3 3+Hidden Venice Mon 7 - Sat 12 3+ 3Meet the Romans Mon 7 - Tue 15 3+ 3+Cambodia & Vietnam Tue 8 - Sun 20 1 1Hidden Istanbul Mon 14 - Sun 20 3+ 3+The Maya in Guatemala, Belize & Honduras Wed 16 - Wed 30 3+ 1

December Single Double/TwinRome at Christmas - The Eternal City Wed 21 - Mon 26 3+ 3+Thessaloniki Thu 22 - Wed 28 3+ 3+Festive Food in Bologna Thu 29 - Thu 5 Jan 3+ 3+

november - december

Forbidden cities, colonial grandeur and above all, the vast magnificent temple complex of Angkor Wat. Enjoy special access - not only to Angkor itself, but to the many other temples and cities, deep in the forests which are constantly being uncovered...30 October - 11 November | Dr Damien Evans & Dr Peter Sharrock | £3750 incl flights

cambodia & vietnamOur journey is an adventure - dine with the roar of the howler monkeys and make your way through dense vegetation, with brilliant macaws in the branches above... Much of the region is still covered in jungle as it was throughout most of the ancient Maya period - making it easier to imagine the lives of its people. 16 - 30 November | David Drew | £4995 incl flights

the maya: guatemala, belize & honduras

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“An imaginative and comprehensive programme of archeological

visits embracing four major time periods - with in depth local expertise.” Guest - Israel & Palestine

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Explore the archaeological remains and gastronomic history of Bologna. Hunt for truffles, visit fascinating museums and enjoy some sumptuous meals!21 - 28 December | Tony O’Connor & Rosetta Ferrari | Call for availability

Take a fascinating journey through the unspoilt Troodos Mountains and discover Classical sites overlooking the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean. 27th December - 3rd January 2016 | Dr Paul Croft | £2,475 incl flights

Founded in 315 BC, Thessaloniki is acity with a historical importance andlegacy which rivals that of Athens...29th December - 4th January 2016 | Dr Rita Roussos | £2,250 incl flights

Marvel at the artistry and explore the stories behind the glittering tiles: the struggles of a dying empire, the growing power of Christianity. 21st - 27th December 2015 | Prof. Tony King | £2,125 incl flights

Enjoy an unusual mid-winter take on our most popular destination... Pompeii and Herculaneum almost devoid of tourists at this wonderful time of year.28th December - 4th January 2016 | John Shepherd | £2,395 incl flights

Experience one of the most charismatic and engaging of the great cities of the world in delightful detail and at its most beautiful - over Christmas.21st - 26th December 2015 | Oliver Gilkes | £2,495 incl flights

Discover the wealth of great churches, palaces and museums, and lesser-known archaeological remains, still being uncovered in this glorious city. 28th December - 3rd January 2016 | Dr Eireann Marshall | Call for availability

festive food in bologna

new year in cyprus

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ravenna at christmas

Pompeii & Naples

rome at christmas

venice at new year

xmas & new year 2015

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There’s still time to book a festive getaway in 2015... We still have spaces available on a number of our Christmas and New Year tours - take a look at this year’s selection:

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Bare Bones

Hidden Cities

Relaxed Breaks

This isn’t your average Andante trip… these are tours for real travellers, whose sense of adventure can’t be contained within a daily schedule. These excellent value tours are led with a light touch by our Expert Guides - offering plenty of free time to explore and freedom to choose where and when you eat each day.

Go further than the tourist-traps and delve beyond the well-known monuments. Travel in small groups and stay in hand-picked 5* hotels. Dine in Paris’ oldest restaurant; enjoy a feast worthy of a Greek symposia in Athens; and access rarely seen Ottoman palaces in Istanbul. Discover a secret world of little-known sites...

Very civilised explorations of the ancient world... one lovely hotel, free time, all meals included. Let our Expert Guides take you on an extra special tour through history. Enjoy cultural excursions to wineries, serene boat trips, and amazing special access to private areas. These are real holidays, with time to digest the sites.

different ways to travelDifferent people like different holidays - some want more free time to revisit your favourite sites, others like an added burst of culture... One thing’s for sure, there’s more than one way to enjoy an archaeological tour:

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