Archaeology Tours

Journey back to Ancient Greece on this 3-hour tour of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens, including a visit to the New Acropolis Museum. Visit the Theatre of Dionysus and Dionysus Sanctuary, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, then stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon, looking down over Athens below. After exploring the sprawling citadel, follow your guide on a tour of New Acropolis Museum and learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts unearthed from the Acropolis.

Explore Ancient Rome on this guided, 2-hour, small-group tour. Visit some of Rome's most-popular sites, including the famed Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, the largest amphitheater ever built, and the Roman Forum, surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings. Choose between a 9 a.m. or noon departure time and enjoy 'skip-the-line' access to see the sites sooner.

Learn about 3,000-year-old Mayan civilization with a visit to Altun Ha, then soar through jungle on a zipline during this 5-hour tour from Belize City. At Altun Ha, walk through the two ancient plazas that once served as center of commerce for 10,000 Mayan residents trading jade and obsidian. Get your heart racing with a zipline adventure through the jungle at 85 feet (26 meters) off the ground. Entrance fees, round-trip transportation from Belize City hotels and use of all safety equipment are included.

Follow your professional guide through the ancient archeological site of Coba and take a refreshing dip in the beautiful cenote. You'll travel to a Mayan village, learn about local life, take a pottery class and enjoy a traditional meal made from local favorites. A stop at the local zoo offers an opportunity to get an up close look at animals and wildlife too.

Immerse yourself in Mayan culture with this 2-day tour from Merida. Enjoy a guided visit to Chichen Itza in the early morning, before the crowds arrive, then visit Kabah and Uxmal on the second day. Entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Merida hotels are included.

Visit the ancient Maya city of Coba on a 9-hour, afternoon tour from Cancun and the Riviera Maya that includes the afternoon activity of your choice, and a Maya dinner show by the Coba lagoon. Climb to the top of the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan, then choose a village tour and pottery workshop, or opt for a zipline adventure and cenote swim. This 9-hour Coba tour includes pickup and drop-off at major hotels, all activities, entrance fees, and dinner.

Skip the line at the Colosseum with priority access tickets during this walking tour of Ancient Rome. See where gladiators fought and learn about the history of this landmark as you explore the amphitheater. Visit the Roman Forum, the religious and political center of Ancient Rome. A private guide offers personalized attention.

Discover the architectural marvel of Ancient Greece with a visit to Athens' star attraction - the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Acropolis of Athens. Follow your guide on a 1.5-hour walking tour around the hilltop archaeological wonder, stopping to admire the Propylaea gateway, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Dionysus Sanctuary as you climb to the summit. Learn more about the fascinating ruins and imagine their former glory as you roam the sprawling citadel, stand in awe before the Theatre of Dionysus and look out over the city from the Parthenon.

Get a comprehensive tour of Bahrain's major archaeological sites, learning about the ancient Dilmun civilization through guided commentary. With round-trip transportation from Manama, this tour makes it easy to cover a lot of ground in a single day. Highlights include the Saar Burial Complex and Burial Mounds, the Saar Ancient Settlement, the Barbar Temple, and the Bahrain Fort.

Reach two of Mexico's most impressive attractions during this action-packed, double-duty guided tour, which takes you to Chichen-Itza archaeological site and Xcajum cenote. Relax and settle back for an all-inclusive experience, cutting the hassle of getting to each location. Enjoy unlimited drinks, air-conditioned transportation, an expert guide, and a regional buffet lunch. Top off your visit to the immense ancient ruins with a refreshing dip in turquoise waters.

Learn about 3,000-year-old Mayan civilization with a visit to Altun Ha, then go tubing in the Branch Rivera Caves during this 6-hour adventure from Belize City. At Altun Ha, walk through the two ancient plazas that once served as center of commerce for 10,000 Mayan residents trading jade and obsidian. With your adventure guide, hike 30 minutes to the entrance of the cave, then hop on an inner tube and float through the underground network of rivers. No experience is necessary; this activity is suitable for participants of all fitness levels. A traditional Belizean lunch with refreshments and round-trip transportation from centrally located Belize City hotels, the airport or the cruise port are included. 

Make the most of your time in Rome with skip-the-line tickets for the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and a guided tour of each site. Enter the heart of ancient Rome as you walk through the ruins of the temples and buildings of the Colosseum with your informative guide. Afterward head to the Roman Forum and take in sweeping views from Palatine Hill. Your 3-hour experience provides a comprehensive experience of two of Rome's most iconic ancient sites.

Explore the magnificent ruins of Chichen Itza with a private guide on an all-inclusive tour from Cancun. You'll have time for lunch and sightseeing in the lovely colonial city of Valladolid, and take a refreshing dip in a cenote. Travel to Chichen Itza in the morning for a guided tour of one of Mexico's most famous Mayan archeological landmarks. Continue to Valladolid for a delicious buffet lunch and time to visit the cenote. Then take in the historic buildings and churches of Valladolid before returning to Cancun.

See one of Italy's most recognizable monuments in a new light with a 1.5 hour night walking tour of the Colosseum in Rome. Enjoy skip-the-line access and visit parts of the Colosseum that are normally off-limits to the public, including the fascinating underground levels.

Tick off two incredible Mayan monuments from your Mexico sightseeing list with this 10-hour tour of both Coba and Tulum from Cancun. In an air-conditioned coach, you'll travel with ease and efficiency between UNESCO-listed landmarks and maximize your time in the Yucatan peninsula. Take a guided tour of the ruins in Coba and Tulum and enjoy ample free time to explore independently. Breakfast, lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.   

Awaken your inner archaeologist as you explore the sprawling Mayan ruins of Caracol. Departing from San Ignacio, you'll journey deep into the jungles of Belize to the Chiquibul Forest Reserve - home to one of the largest Mayan sites in the country. Your expert guide will illuminate the fascinating history of Caracol, which was once a mighty city and a rival of neighboring Tikal in Guatemala. Explore magnificent plazas, temples, palaces, and an observatory while learning about the social and religious practices of the ancient Mayans. Round-trip transport from your San Ignacio hotel is included on this full-day tour.

Experience the astronomical effects of light and shade on El Castillo, aka the Temple of Kukulkan, during the fall equinox. Take part in this phenomenal event and watch the descent of Kukulkan, or the Feathered Serpent, down the pyramid steps. After a tour of the World Heritage site, go for a swim in X-Cajum Cenote and have lunch in Valladolid. Note: This tour only runs from September 20-22.

This trip to Coba comes with a buffet dinner and your choice between two activities: a visit to Maya villages with a traditional ceramics class, or ziplining over the Coba Lagoon with a cenote swim. Before sunset, explore the archaeological site of Coba by bicycle on a 2-hour guided tour and climb Nohoch Mul, one of the region's tallest pyramids. Your dinner entertainment includes a live show of music, dance, theater, and a traditional Maya ball game. Bonus: Round-trip transport from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels is included.

Discover two significant archaeological sites with this guided tour of Tulum and Coba. Walk past restored ruins at the former Maya trading post then scale Nohoch Muul at Coba, the Yucatán Peninsula's tallest pyramid. Your full-day tour departs from Cancun hotels and includes a cenote swim and free time at the Caribbean beach of Playa Paraíso. Numbers are limited for a small-group experience.

Walk in the footsteps of Mayan royalty at Belize's magnificent Altun Ha ruins on this day trip from San Ignacio. A professional guide will lead you through the archaeological remnants of this ancient city, which was an important center of trade and religion during the Classic Mayan period. Among the complex of more than 500 excavated structures, you'll visit grand plazas and ceremonial temples, including the discovery site of a famous carved jade figure of the Mayan sun god Kinich Ahau. Round-trip hotel transport is included.