Blog

By Dr Eireann Marshall

These are exciting times in Selinus, both for visitors and in terms of archaeological discoveries. Selinus is the western most Sicilian Greek city whose wealth was ploughed into erecting an incredible number of temples which graced the coastline from far afield. Gone are the days in…

In January 2023 work began in Regio IX, to the northeast of the site. A good deal of press attention fell upon a particular house in this area (Regio IX, insula 10, house 1) which is opposite the Gladiator Barracks on Via Nola. Having removed a deal of volcanic debris,…

Netflix’s documentary Cave of Bones provides insight into the fascinating discovery of homo naledi led by the American-South African archaeologists Lee Berger. As the show outlines, at least 15 individuals have been found in addition to more than 1,500 different specimens and in conditions which are so challenging that it…

We are delighted to share the news that Andante Guide Lecturer John Shepherd whom many of you will have travelled on a Andante tour with, has won the Wanderlust World Guide Award - History & Culture 2023. 

Wanderlust magazine informed us that they received many nominations for John from happy…

Once in a lifetime an archaeological site comes along which changes everything – the Ness of Brodgar is such a place, where 20 years of investigations have revealed a complex of huge, free-standing buildings enclosed by massive stone walls. The location alone is unique, defined to north and south by…

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…