Angkor, Athens, Pompeii and more…
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| | | | | Inspired by Lesley Gillilan’s journeys on Bodmin moor, a land bristling with ‘bronze age standing stones, cairns and quoits’, this week we’re going in search of our own archeological wonders. Whether you want to wander among neolithic standing stones in Scotland, explore the relics of Ancient Greece and Rome or discover the wonders of Angkor Wat we have the perfect trip for you… | | The Guardian Holidays team
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| | | | | The Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Its ancient standing stones are a big draw at midsummer but Lewis is rich in treasures of many other kinds – historic, religious … and gloriously outrageous. | | Read more |
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| | | | Hebridean island adventure
Explore the Isles of Skye and Harris and Lewis including seeing the spectacular standing stones of Calanais on this charming tour. | | View details |
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| 10 of the best ancient ruins | | |
| | … that you’ve probably never heard of
From the archives – Done Pompeii, Ephesus and Angkor and still thirsting after archeological marvels? The founder of Timeless Travels magazine recommends 10 less well-known sites that can usually be savoured without the crowds. |
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| | | | | ‘The real life of Athens is here’
The Acropolis Museum’s underground lab, the ancient Hadrian aqueduct and an arts festival in an old factory offer a more personal view of the Greek capital. | | Read more |
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| | | | Highlights of Ancient Greece
Visit some of Greece’s most important archeological sites from the Acropolis to Mycenae plus spectacular Meteora, Mystras and Delphi. | | View details |
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| | | | ‘Pompeii is far from frozen in time’
Pliny the Younger said the tale of the city’s disaster would live forever and a new excavation will reveal more about the Romans who lived – and died – there. | | Read more |
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| | | | Pompeii and the Bay of Naples
Combine exploring the ancient sights of Pompeii and Herculaneum with the more modern delights of Capri, Sorrento and Naples. | | View details |
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| Trip of the week | | Vietnam and Angkor
| | | | Enjoy an expert-led adventure from Hanoi in northern Vietnam to the temples of Angkor in Cambodia including stops in Hoi An, Ha Long Bay and more… | | View details |
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