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
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
Far Horizons Archaeological, Cultural, and Historical adventures are all accompanied by renowned scholars. So where do you wish to travel? We cover The Americas, Asia, Egypt + Africa, Oceana + Easter Island, The Middle East + Arabia, and Turkey + Europe. Our small groups, itineraries off-the-beaten-path, behind-the-scenes access, and expert scholars have inspired our travels to...Read More
Journey into the heart of history with Far Horizons…and revel in our unique, outstanding itineraries! Our trips are led by renowned scholars and created by a visionary staff offering adventure, education, camaraderie, and a new understanding of the world’s cultures – both past and present. What makes Far Horizons special? We travel in small groups (normally no more...Read More
While all Far Horizons scholars are special, travel with Dr. Damian Evans is a special opportunity not to be missed! Dr. Evans has worked in Cambodia since the 1990s, from 2007-2015 was the Founding Director of the University of Sydney’s Overseas Research Centre at Siem Reap-Angkor, and is now a member of École Française d’Extrême-Orient,...Read More
Haven’t you always wanted to plan a special trip with your family, a close group of friends, “just the two of you”, or perhaps a solo trip? Isn’t this the year to take your grandchildren to see the pyramids? Or, your son or daughter to hike the Inka trail and be stunned by Machu Picchu? ...Read More
Sited along Hadrian’s Wall, the massive defensive fortifications that delineated the northern border of the Roman Britain, Vindolanda was one of the garrisons built to house soldiers. Excavations here have uncovered many exciting finds – officer’s residences and barrack buildings, letters handwriten in ink, the finest collection of Roman footwear from the Roman Empire, textiles,...Read More
By Barbara Rachko, 2012 participant … As soon as my friend Donna Tang and I walked through the airport terminal at Denpasar, Bali, I knew we were in for an adventure. We passed an exquisitely carved Hindu gate in the terminal and then a sign saying that anyone caught bringing illegal drugs into Bali would...Read More
