TBA | John France Travel on this 15-day trip through five countries: Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, and Bari Italy. Along the way, see 11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Read More
Co. Clare Cave is the site of a remarkable archaeological discovery! And now the date of human existence in Ireland has been pushed back 2,500 years! What does this mean? A rewriting of Irish archaeology and a new chapter in the human colonization of the island. What did they find? Radiocarbon dating of a butchered...Read More
“In Gaelic myth, Ériu, Banbha and Fódla were three goddesses who greeted the Milesians upon their arrival in Ireland, and who granted them custody of the island. Ériu is generally believed to have been the matron goddess of Ireland, a goddess of sovereignty, or simply a goddess of the land. The origin of Ériu has been...Read More
What is our World Heritage? The concept of World Heritage is remarkable. The Pyramids of Egypt, Angkor Wat, Easter, Island, Petra, Chichén Itzá…these make up our world’s heritage. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located. They are irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration....Read More
March Featured Tour Destinations! Tour the Grandeurs of Petra & Splendors of Jordan March 13 – 26, 2017 | Gary Rollefson This 14-day trip has been designed to give an understanding and appreciation of the country and its compelling history. The itinerary includes several highlights, including Petra, the marvelous repository of Nabataean culture and a...Read More
The story of Iran, known to the Western world for centuries as Persia, encompasses an enormous expanse of time; and, of course, this ancient story is still unfolding today. The following blog addresses how Persia came to be renamed Iran, and explores a few choice aspects of the history of this most fascinating of nations. ...Read More
Far Horizon Archaeological and Cultural Tours journeys to The Royal Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a land that has preserved a remarkable character unlike any other in the Near East, with three full days exploring Petra. Ruled by King Abdullah, the people have an unparalleled reputation for hospitality, from the office worker in the city to the...Read More
Far Horizons specializes in upscale, educational tours throughout the world, each led by a renowned scholar who reveals the secrets and solves the mysteries of the sites we explore. Our small groups experience a wide range of journeys to countries where the boundaries of archaeological and historical knowledge are being tested and pushed ever outward....Read More
Isn’t it true that archaeology always seems to conjure up images of the exotic? Watching the History Channel, or National Geographic specials, we are in awe of images of pyramids, cliff dwelling, temples, and the treasures of ancient cities. This reminds us that every place has a compelling past that offers us an understanding of the present. Archaeology studies...Read More
