Top Historical Trips Around The World

Book your way through the sands of time and journey into the past on these historical Epic Trips.

The world has a wealth of history waiting to be explored and the best way to uncover it is first-hand. From unrecorded times to the events of yesterday, you’ll find each country brimming with an exciting and inspiring past. Where better to learn about the ancient Greeks than on a cruise of the Greek islands? How better to interpret religious texts than by visiting holy sites with members of the religions that revere them? When your wanderlust and quest for knowledge are one and the same, these trips are your living history lessons.

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Pretty and historic hillside buildings in Fira at sunset; the light hits the sea water at the foot of the hill

See an unfinished temple and the Acropolis as you island-hop around Greece

Embark on your own odyssey around ancient Greece on this exciting eight-day trip. You and a small band of voyagers will island-hop to the volcanic landscape of Milos and the unfinished ancient temple of Portara on Naxos, plus take an unforgettable trip to the mainland to wander around the Acropolis in Athens. History welcomes you into every port, and if you’re seeking a deep dive, Atlantis Books in Santorini has a well-read history lesson ready to stick in your backpack.

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Athens, Greece

ENDS AT

Athens, Greece

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

18

PHYSICAL RATING

Light

STYLE

Discovery

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A view of Splits charming European skyline

Sail from a palace to a former military base around the Dalmatian coast of Croaita

An eight-day journey into Croatia’s countryside will leave you in awe of the nation’s natural beauty, as you island-hop your way around the glorious Dalmatian coast. After exploring the ruins of Diocletian’s Palace, you’ll head over to Hvar, one of the sunniest islands in Europe. Next up is a visit to Vis, a former Yugoslav military base where nature has taken hold, before you set sail again for the olive groves and vineyards of Korcula. The historical trip ends in Dubrovnik, after you’ve explored the best of the Dalmatian coast.

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Split, Croatia

ENDS AT

Dubrovnik, Croatia

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Maja Proescholdt contributed additional reporting to this article.

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