HISTORY Travel offers unique cultural experiences.
Travel and history have long been intertwined. Traveling to experience places and activities that authentically represent the stories and peoples of the past and present is defined as “heritage tourism” and is considered one of the fastest growing segments in the industry, according to the American Bus AssociationThis equates to an annual expenditure of $171 billion. Examples of heritage tourism activities include visiting a museum or historic home, tasting local food or attending a festival.
Travelers who wish to follow their passion and immerse themselves in history have the opportunity to travel on a wide range of international and domestic trips with HISTORY Travel. Each trip is led by historians and experts, approved by the history channelwho provide on-site information, topic-specific and historical commentary to each destination. Their expertise provides crucial context, helping each traveler connect their individual experiences to a larger historical picture.
HISTORY Travel offers unique deals, including exclusive access to places and activities for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Additionally, to prepare travelers for their upcoming trips, the travel brand shares comprehensive pre-trip information and a suggested reading list.
HISTORY Travel is created and operated by an educational travel provider, Academic trips abroadwhich curates travel experiences for intellectually curious adults who dig beneath the surface, access the authentic and avoid the touristy.
Some upcoming trips include:
Visit the historical remains of ancient Greece.
Stroll the streets of ancient Delphi, discover the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora, and admire the legendary Spartan battlefields of Thermopylae. Along the way, meet archaeologists and local farmers.
A visit to Gettysburg is a one-of-a-kind experience.
* The Road to Antietam and Gettysburg
A five-day trip from Washington, D.C. to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, will allow travelers to relive two of the fiercest battles of the Civil War: Antietam and Gettysburg. Learn how earlier skirmishes set the stage for Union victories in these pivotal battles. Dine at historic inns that have hosted presidents and military leaders. Meet with local historians to learn about military strategy and help put these pivotal battles into context.
About Historians
- Darius Aryahistorian at the head of Glories of Ancient Greece
- Krewasky A. Salterhistorian at the head of the Memories of the Great War section
- Marcello Belliniexpert at the head of the Medici in Florence
- Dennis Fryehistorian behind The Road to Antietam and Gettysburg
Travelers should be able to walk two miles.
Groups can accommodate up to 25 people. They’re large enough to meet new people from diverse backgrounds, but small enough that everyone can be on a first-name basis. Planning to travel alone? There are always a good number of solo travelers on these trips, and they’re welcomed with open arms. Group meals are usually held at medium to large tables, and the tour leaders make sure everyone is involved in the conversation.
Guests must be in good health and able to walk up to two miles (with stops) on uneven terrain and climb stairs unaided. In city centres, groups try to walk from one place to another due to traffic restrictions and in line with their commitment to environmental sustainability. Every effort will be made to try to accommodate any special dietary requests you may have, such as low salt, vegetarian or vegan.
These tours allow people to connect with historical places.
“Travelers are looking for more meaningful experiences, and HISTORY Travel enables adventurers to connect more deeply with people and places in unique destinations,” said Lance Still, senior vice president of Consumer Enterprises, A+E Networks“Providing expert historical context to these tours is a new way to engage our target audience and extend the brand to curious history buffs. The History Channel is a unique, trusted source that consumers can rely on to create a special connection to history through tours like these.”
