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History Only ground transport Tours & Trips

3,519 History trips. Tours from 490 tour companies. 17,964 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.

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A Biblical tour of the Holy Land
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Standard - 3 star
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Easy
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Balanced schedule

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Bethlehem, Dead Sea, Jericho, London, Nazareth, Tel Aviv

Highlights

  • Visit Tel Aviv and Bethlehem
  • Visit Mount of Olives for a spectacular view over the Old City
  • Explore Qumran, Jericho and Nazareth
  • Discover Tel Dan Nature Reserve
  • Visit Jewish Quarter, Nehemiah’s broad wall and Shevet Achim
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Cultural, Religious, Holy Land

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Enchanting Southern Italy
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
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Flexible schedule

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Amalfi Coast, Isle of Capri, Naples, Positano

Highlights

  • Visit the Old City of Naples
  • Visit the extensive ruins of Pompeii
  • Explore UNESCO listed Paestum
  • Visit to Amalfi Coast “pearls”
  • Explore Sant’Agata dei Goti
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50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Bay of Islands Explorer
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Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

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Auckland

Highlights

  • Sail past the township of Russell and many of the historic and culturally significant islands in the Bay.
  • The hundreds of sailing boats in Auckland harbour are an amazing sight and have gained New Zealand's largest city the nickname "City of Sails".
  • Across the harbour is Waiheke Island, home to some of the best vineyards and wineries around and everywhere you'll find happy people and a relaxed laid back atmosphere.
  • Visit New Zealand’s Treaty House where the Maori and representatives to the Queen signed the infamous Waitangi Treaty in 1840.

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Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Classic Historic Route with Simien Mountains
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
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Easy
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Balanced schedule

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Addis Ababa, Axum, Lake Tana, Simien Mountain National Park

Highlights

  • Explore Simien Mountains National Park
  • Visit the Blue Nile Falls
  • Discover first group of churches of King Lalibela
  • Visiting the National Archeological Museum of Addis Ababa, Merkato

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Cultural

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Japan Essence
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
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Easy
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Hiroshima, Kyoto

Highlights

  • Visit Tokyp metropolitan governmwnt building and other cultural sights
  • Experience visiting to Kotokuin Temple with Great Buddha, Hase Kannon Temple
  • See the Kinkakuji Temple and Ryoanji Temple to feel the Zen atmosphere
  • Visit Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Grand Shrine.

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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative, Religious

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Gay Travel Israel Pride and Heritage Cultural Tour
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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Galilee, Haifa, Jaffa, Jerusalem, Jordan Valley, Tel Aviv

Highlights

  • Start and end the tour in a beachfront hotel in modern Tel Aviv, near the gay beach.
  • Enjoy in-depth tours of archaeological sites.
  • Spend two nights in a gay-friendly kibbutz.
  • Hike along the lush Sea of Galilee and take a jeep ride to the Golan Heights.
  • Tour the Old City of Jerusalem including the most famous religious sites.
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Cultural, Transformative, Holy Land

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Discover Oman
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

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Muscat

Highlights

  • Take a dip in the crystal clear waters in the mountains at Wadi Bani Khalid
  • Enjoy some 4WD dune bashing
  • Visit the ancient city of Qalhat
  • Learn about the nesting habits of the Green Turtles
  • Sleep under the stars in a Bedouin desert camp
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Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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The Ultimate Star Wars Vacation
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

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Chott el Djerid, Star Wars, Tunis

Highlights

  • Explore Chott el Gharsa
  • Visit Sidi Bouhel Area
  • Explore the Star Wars sites around Matmata
  • Visit Ksar Ouled Soultane, Ksar Hedada, Chenini and Douiret
  • Explore Star Wars sites on Djerba

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Cultural

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Oct 2018

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Sorry, I meant to add that Exodus should perhaps delete the reference to the "library" on the cruise from the Trip Notes. The library consisted of 16 dog-eared bo...

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Oct 2018

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History in the Heat

I've always been interested in Egyptian history and when friends suggested joining this holiday I booked straight away. And it didn't disappoint. Seeing & bein...

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Oct 2018

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Nile Cruise

This was a wonderful trip - I enjoyed it enormously. Visit to the temples at Karnak & Luxor Khaled Lotfy was an excellent & inspirational group leader. He ...

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Anonymous

Feb 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Nile Cruise

I do not have a very long 'bucket list', in fact Egypt is the only destination on it and this holiday did not disappoint. From the flight to Cairo to the flight ho...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

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Egypt - Truly a Wonder of the Wordl

I have always dreamt of visiting Egypt and seeing for my self the many ancient wonders going back to the dawn of history. This trip was a dream come true. Having b...

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Travel Tips for Historical Travel Tours

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  • Be mindful of local customs and traditions when visiting historical sites, and adhere to any dress codes or etiquette guidelines.
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  • Carry essentials such as sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat to protect yourself from the elements during outdoor excursions.
  • Keep an open mind and be prepared for unexpected changes to the itinerary, as historical travel tours may encounter unforeseen challenges or delays.

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