


Agatha Christie & the English Riviera
From £875
Summary
Everybody has heard the name Agatha Christie, the world-famous murder mystery writer whose works have been translated into at least 103 languages. Few know the extent of her archaeological pedigree but Christie also spent two decades living and working on excavation sites in the Middle East, writing her novels and cleaning, classifying and photographing artefacts, many of which are now held in the British Museum. "She made a wonderful quote on archaeology and crime detection, that they are very similar because you have to clear away the debris to reveal the shining truth," said Max Mallowan’s biographer, Henrietta McCall. During this tour we focus on Agatha’s life in Devon. We meet in Torquay and explore the sites of the area where Agatha was born and lived in for many years since her childhood, and which she used as a source of inspiration for many of her books.
Tour highlights:
Meet your Experts
Peter Berridge
Andante Guide Lecturer
Peter has published on a range of archaeological subjects including prehistoric stone tools and Norman castles. He has worked on excavations in Britain, Gibraltar and Morocco. His particular passion is the study of Colchester Castle.

Tour dates & prices
Included in your cost:
- Expert Guide Lecturer
- Professional Tour Manager
- Local travel aboard a private air-conditioned coach
- Accommodation
- Meals as per the itinerary, wine and tea or coffee with dinner
- Entries to all sites as per the itinerary
- Field notes
- All taxes & gratuities
Tour Departure | Tour ID | Departure date | Return Date | Guided by | Price | Deposit | Single supplement | Offer | Availability |
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4 May 2023 | AACD230504 | 4 May 2023 (Thursday) | 7 May 2023 (Sunday) | Peter Berridge | £875 (ex. flights) |
£250 | £55 | Book your trip | |
2 May 2024 | AACD240502 | 2 May 2024 (Thursday) | 5 May 2024 (Sunday) | Peter Berridge | £995 (ex. flights) |
£250 | £110 |
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