Historical Tours

Historical tour packages are travel experiences designed with the goal of delving into the unique history of a destination. These tours often include visits to ancient ruins, historical landmarks, museums, and cultural sites, offering travellers the opportunity to learn about the past and gain insights into the heritage and traditions of the region.

Historical tour packages offer several benefits, including the chance to learn from knowledgeable guides, access to exclusive historical sites, opportunities for cultural immersion, and the ability to gain a deeper understanding of the events and people that shaped the destination's history.

Yes, many historical tour packages are suitable for families, providing activities that take learning out of textbooks and apply it to the real world. Families can enjoy educational and engaging tours that introduce children to the wonders of history, along with accommodations and amenities that ensure a comfortable experience for everyone.

Historical tour packages are available in a wide range of destinations around the world, including ancient civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and Rome, historical landmarks like Machu Picchu and Petra, and cultural hubs like Paris and Kyoto.

Booking a historical tour package is typically done through a tour operator specialising in historical travel experiences. At Flight Centre, we’ve done the hard work for you and have curated a range of highly recommended tour providers. Get started by having a look at the pre-designed itineraries online, or have a chat with our team about creating an itinerary customised to your needs and preferences.

Historical tour packages provide travellers with itineraries focused on exploring significant historical sites. These packages typically include guided tours, visits to museums and archaeological sites, accommodation, transportation, and sometimes lectures or educational sessions, with the goal of providing a well-rounded and immersive historical experience.

Historical tour packages may include experiences like guided tours of ancient ruins, visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, exploration of historical cities and neighbourhoods, museum visits, re-enactments, and cultural performances.

Yes, some tour operators offer customisable historical tour packages and travellers can tailor the itinerary to their historical interests. Travellers can choose specific historical periods, types of sites, and additional activities to create a personalised historical journey.

Many historical tour operators prioritise environmental sustainability and responsible tourism practices. These operators often support conservation efforts, follow ethical guidelines for visiting historical sites, and promote eco-friendly travel options to minimise their environmental impact.

Packing essentials for a historical tour will depend on the weather of the destination you’re visiting.  As a rule of thumb, we recommend packing weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, a camera, any necessary medications, and travel documents such as passports and insurance information.