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We are absolutely over the moon to announce that our very own John Shepherd has been shortlisted for the 2023 Wanderlust World Guide Awards.

Wanderlust magazine informed us that they received many nominations for John from happy Andante Travels guests and as a result he has been named a finalist…

When you take an ancient world tour with Andante, our Guide Lecturers are the ones that truly make the experience - and we know this from your valued feedback, which shows us time and time again that it is their knowledge, insight and charisma that makes our trips so very…

We are excited to share that nominations for Wanderlust magazine's World Guide Awards 2023 are now open.

Our very own Dr Eireann Marshall won the Top Culture & History Guide prize back in 2019 and Tony O'Connor was a finalist in 2021 all thanks to your support, so if you…

If you're looking for a unique day out in the UK, why not join expert Guide Lecturer Dr Denise Allen in Hampshire for an exploration into the ancient art of glassmaking. Taking place at Quarley, near Andover, this day-long experience will see you enjoy lectures from Denise on ancient glassmaking…

We are delighted to have been nominated in the 21st annual Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards for Best Tour Operator. To cast your vote for us, click the button below and complete the form, and when you get to question No.14 just select 'Andante' from the list. 

Everyone who votes in…

The Italian archaeological site of Pompeii has been one of our best-selling tour destinations for years now, decades, in fact, and we have rounded up everything you need to know about Pompeii. On this page, we will discuss topics that range from how the Vesuvian victims died to what life…

We are delighted to share that we have been nominated for two prizes at this year’s British Travel Awards and we need your help to win!…

After two years of 'armchair travelling', many of us are now turning our attention back to our travel wish-lists and the ultimate experiences we wish to have. With international travel now easier than it has been for quite some time, why not consider finally booking that once in a lifetime…

The death of Neil Faulkner on the 4th of February was a considerable blow to the world of progressive archaeology and, in particular, to those who worked with him in the field, as an educator and as a tour leader.  

If you're looking for a unique day out this spring, why not treat yourself to a place on our best-selling Henry VIII at Hampton Court study day, led by the inimitable Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb.

There are multiple departures of this exciting day on offer for 2022, but if you're ready…