Historical & Ancient Adventures with Intrepid

Whether you’re watching the sunrise at Angkor Wat or channelling your inner gladiator at the Colosseum, one thing’s for sure: your jaw will hit the floor when you take in these ancient sights.

A tour group at Luxor Temple in Egypt

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Published 7 November 2023


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Whether you’re watching the sunrise at Angkor Wat or channelling your inner gladiator at the Colosseum, one thing’s for sure: your jaw will hit the floor when you take in these ancient sights.


Go on an adventure to sights that have truly stood the test of time. These unmissable spots have drawn crowds for centuries, inspiring generations of travellers with their cultural significance and staying power.  
 
Luckily, there’s no time like the present to go and see them. Our friends at Intrepid have rounded up their must-do trips that are sure to wind back the clock.  


On Intrepid's Greece Sailing Adventure, you can explore the town of Santorini
On Intrepid's Greece Sailing Adventure, you can explore the town of Santorini
On Intrepid's Greece Sailing Adventure, you can explore the town of Santorini

Explore eons of history in Greece

Step into a land full of myths and legends on a sailing adventure around Greece's Cyclades Islands with Intrepid. Mykonos blends boutiques with the mythological base for a battle between Zeus and the Titans. Visit Naxos and tour the Temple to Apollo and Temple of Demeter, both dating back to 530 BC. In Santorini, you can swap the famous white villages for the ancient site of Akrotiri.  

Experience this on Intrepid’s Greece Sailing Adventure: Cyclades Islands.  

The Colosseum in Rome is one of the world's greatest ancient wonders
The Colosseum in Rome is one of the world's greatest ancient wonders
The Colosseum in Rome is one of the world's greatest ancient wonders

Immerse yourself in Italy’s iconic Roman ruins

The Colosseum conjures all sorts of emotions, and a trip to Italy isn't complete without visiting one of the world’s most famous buildings. Its presence has inspired countless tales — why not add a few of your own on an Intrepid small group adventure? The city has even more to offer, with the Arch of Constantine, the Forum and the Pantheon all waiting to be explored. That should be enough to keep Rome on your mind for some time to come.

Experience this on Intrepid’s Highlights of Italy

An Intrepid guide exploring one of Egypt's many ancient wonders with a group of travellers
An Intrepid guide exploring one of Egypt's many ancient wonders with a group of travellers
An Intrepid guide exploring one of Egypt's many ancient wonders with a group of travellers

Take in the enormity of Egypt

The Pyramids are just the tip of the wonders Egypt has to offer. Encounter the endless golden sands and atmospheric local souks that have spellbound countless travellers. Don’t miss the chance to cruise along the Nile and wander through the impressive sights at Luxor, exploring the Karnak Temple complex with an expert guide. The spectacular collection of temples, chapels and pylons at Karnak are perhaps the most impressive of all the Pharaoh’s monumental works.

Experience this on Intrepid’s Classic Egypt

Angor Wat and Ta Prohm are incredible ancient wonders in Cambodia
Angor Wat and Ta Prohm are incredible ancient wonders in Cambodia
Angor Wat and Ta Prohm are incredible ancient wonders in Cambodia

Marvel at Cambodia’s quiet grandeur

Set out on an insightful journey through Cambodia’s Angkor Wat complex with Intrepid. A visit to Ta Prohm is essential, with the sight of the temple being slowly swallowed by the jungle only adding to the enchantment. Angkor Wat itself is believed to represent the cosmic world, with its architecture set in perfect balance and symmetry.

Experience this on Intrepid’s Cambodia Express

Machu Picchu is a must-visit ancient wonder in Peru
Machu Picchu is a must-visit ancient wonder in Peru
Machu Picchu is a must-visit ancient wonder in Peru

Trek through Peru’s ancient civilizations

Peru’s Inca Trail has long been an object of fascination, drawing curious travellers from all around the world. With Intrepid, you too can navigate through the fertile heartland of the Sacred Valley to the magnificent Ollantaytambo ruins before reaching the ultimate destination — Machu Picchu. The city was built around 1440 AD as a country retreat for Incan nobility, but there’s evidence that the land had been a sacred Incan site for much longer. 

Experience this on Intrepid’s Inca Trail Express

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