Award-winning special interest holiday company Andante Travels (01722 713800, www.andantetravels.co.uk) has launched a full programme of archaeological cruises with its 2nd edition brochure for 2022/23. Rivers travelled on these cruises range from the Nile in Egypt to Spain's Guadalquivir, and the ocean cruises explore both the Dalmatian and the Aegean coasts. View Andante's dedicated cruise brochure by clicking here now. 

Exploring the Archaeology of the Rhône

This cruise aboard the MS Camargue, led by expert Guide Lecturer John Shepherd, examines the role and river played in the ancient world as a channel of trade and culture, and showcases France's most important archaeological and historical sites. Highlights include the exceptional amphitheatre at Arles, the site of Glanum with its Triumphal Arch and mausoleum, and the iconic Pont du Gard aqueduct.
9 days from £3,495pp, departing 30th April and 18th September. 

Exploring the Archaeology of the Moselle & Rhine

Esther Unterweger will lead this seven-day cruise aboard the MS Monet, which explores sites along both rivers from late antique splendour to medieval grandeur. Visits on this trip range from Trier with its impressive Roman remains to Cochem Castle and the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Strasbourg.
7 days from £2,495pp, departing 20th September. 

Moorish Wonders of the Guadalquivir & Guadiana

Explore Andalucia and the Algarve on this eight-day cruise aboard the MS La Belle de Cadix. This tour is led by expert Doru Bogdan and it explores an exciting array of archaeological highlights, including Italica – the oldest Roman city outside of Italy – and the historic remains of Cádiz. Other visits range from the incredible Alhambra and the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba.
8 days from £2,995pp, departing 2nd June & 15th September. 

Treasures of the Dalmatian Coast

Spend eight glorious days aboard the superb MS Equator in the expert company of John Shepherd. During this cruise, there will be the chance to discover historical, cultural and scenic highlights of the region known in ancient times as Dalmatia. From a walking tour of Dubrovnik and a discovery of St Mary Isle in the Mljet National Park to Diocletian's sprawling palace complex and Korčula – reportedly the birthplace of Marco Polo.
8 days from £2,995pp, departing 21st May & 15th October.

Antiquity of the Aegean

Explore the islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese on a nine-day cruise aboard the MV La Belle de l'Adriatique. Led by expert Guide Lecturer Aristotle Koskinas, enjoy a combination of improbably beautiful islands and a staggering breadth of history that shaped the world we know today. Discover the inimitable ruins of Athens, the iconic Terrace of Lions in Delos and the unique Minoan ruins in Akrotiri.
9 days from £3,695pp, departing 9th July. 

Egypt – Highlights & Discoveries

Join expert Egyptologist Lucia Gahlin on a discovery of the real ancient Egyptians. Along with the delights of cruising the River Nile, which we do aboard the MS Tulip, we explore the impressive temple site of Abu Simbel, visit the grand gallery as well as the royal burial chamber of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, and explore the enigmatic Valleys of the Kings and Queens along with the tomb of Nefertari.
12 days from £5,925pp, departing 8th February, 1st March, 27th September, 21st February 2023 and 28th February 2023.

Egypt – Cruising the Nile

Dr Elizabeth Bloxam leads this luxurious cruise aboard the MS Tamr Henna, which sails a distance of 410 miles between Cairo and Aswan on a journey that includes a stretch of river only recently reopened. Highlights on this cruise include an exploration of Seti I's temple at Abydos, a chance to discover the rarely visited sites of Beni Hasan and Amarna, the Nubian site of the temples at Abu Simbel, and the Red and White Coptic Monasteries.
17 days from £7,075pp, departing 25th April and 29th August. 

Golden Age of Travel: Egypt

This unique Egypt itinerary, led by Lucia Gahlin, takes in unmissable highlights in peerless style. Luxuriate in the surroundings of the iconic Mena House, Old Winter Palace and Old Cataract hotels and fine Nile vessel the SS Misr; celebrate the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb and the opening of the new Grand Egyptian Museum, and marvel at breathtaking monuments that attest to the glory of an extraordinary ancient civilisation.
12 days from £8,995pp, departing 7th December. 

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Notes to editors 

Founded in 1985, Andante Travels – part of the Specialist Journeys group – has grown to become one of the UK's leading specialist tour operators. The company has previously won the 'Best Small Holiday Company for Customer Service' title at the prestigious British Travel Awards, and thanks to the wonderful support of its travellers, it won the Best Special Interest Holiday and Best Holiday Company to the Italian Peninsula & Malta categories at the 2018 British Travel Awards, and was also shortlisted for the Best Cultural Tour Operator in the 2018 Silver Travel Awards. In 2019, Andante made the shortlist for the Marketing Excellence prize at the South Wilts Business of the Year Awards. It won two prizes at the Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Readers' Travel Awards and, most recently, the company won silver for Best Special Interest Holiday Company and bronze for Best Holiday Company to the Italian Peninsula at the 2019 British Travel Awards.

Andante's tours have been named 'Trips of a Lifetime' by the National Geographic Traveller on five occasions and in 2018 it appointed Jackie Willis as its new CEO, who brought with her over 35 years of touring and travel experience. Over the years, the company has introduced thousands of people to the wonders of the ancient world. Its tours are all designed and led by renowned experts, who bring a unique, special insight to each site visited in every corner of the globe, and every one of its itineraries boasts exclusive access to either a museum or venue, a specific archaeological site or to a workshop. Andante's tours are peppered with hands-on, immersive experiences that offer an authentic taste of each destination and leave the guest with memories that will last long after they return home.