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From a hotly-debated eruption date to the grisly fates of citizens, Pompeii is telling new tales
By Dr Eireann Marshall, expert guide lecturer for Andante Travels

It’s hard to forget how depressing Pompeii and Herculaneum were just a short while ago. I remember taking a group around Pompeii in 2010, shortly…

We are delighted to unveil our brand new mini-brochure that showcases our best-selling tours, which are ready and waiting to welcome you back to the world of travel with departures on offer throughout 2021. 

Exploring the world in this new era of travel can be daunting, but we would like…

These unprecedented times might have you rethinking the way you would like to travel. And, whilst we have put together an unbeatable package of measures to keep you safe on an Andante tour – from sourcing COVID-19 insurance to enhanced health and safety protocols, and from socially distanced transportation to…

If you've decided to wait until 2021 to get back to travelling, you're in for a treat because we have a vast array of memorable archaeological adventures that are available for the first three months of the new year. 

The world is starting to open up again and exploring exciting…

If you think about the magnificent destinations just waiting to be discovered around the world, taking a holiday at home might seem a little pale in comparison. However, if you call the UK home – this needn't be the case. Why? Well, there's a wealth of history, heritage, culture and…

Are you after an interesting day out that will not only teach you something, but will allow you to handle ancient artefacts and experience the past in the company of an expert? Why not consider enjoying one of our Study Days?

We have a broad selection of day-long, expert-led experiences…

If you'd like to beat the crowds on your next archaeological adventure, but you still want to experience something magnificent, why not let us make some alternative suggestions? We have a broad range of expert-led tours on offer and there is always a destination to rival the most iconic, which…

Explore the world by land and you'll get an entirely different perspective than you would if you were to travel by water or rail. Here, at Andante, we know that getting to the heart of a destination is something that can be achieved in different ways, which is why we…

We have a broad selection of tours on offer for 2021 that will take you to discover the archaeological delights of France, and we've rounded up our favourite highlights. From rides on legendary trains and cruises down glorious rivers, to an iconic artist's gardens and rock art created by our…