Ancient World tours

Ancient World Tours has a reputation for high quality and reliable travelling – backed up by the world-class expertise of Kuoni Travel Ltd. Our tours always have that special touch of romance and adventure for which we are justifiably famous.

Many of our clients return time and again to re-live the unique travel experience offered by AWT. Our tours are much more than holidays – they are specially crafted adventures, designed to give you unforgettable memories. 

Before each tour we provide you with valuable practical information about each country you visit – the itineraries, currency issues, health matters, dress codes, and other related subjects. 

One of the best aspects of an AWT holiday is the passengers. Seeing fabulous sites in the company of other, like-minded, people in a friendly and unhurried atmosphere does create a genuine sense of shared adventure and discovery.

People of all types and ages come on our tours – singles, couples, families, the retired, students and those who are  simply in search  of something different – all find the AWT experience a refreshing and exciting change from ‘normal’ trips abroad.

Desert travel doesn’t have to be hard work, and with AWT you are in safe hands. Our 4WD Landcruisers have comfortable forwardfacing seats (no benches!) and hand picked drivers.



We have GPS units on every trip as well as the necessary maps and charts and satellite telephones for the deep desert. In the desert, we provide tents, sleeping bags, plenty of water, hot drinks and meals.

All our desert tours have visits to remote archaeological sites – places that are just impossible to see unless you have the right equipment and passes. It is, however, the desert itself that provides the most awe-inspiring experience. There is nothing quite like sitting around a camp fire under a canopy of stars.

During the day, you pass through incredible landscapes; magnificent dunes, desolate rocky wastelands and friendly oases. Whether the tour has just one night in the stunning ‘White Desert’ or eight nights in the magnificent mountains and Wadis of Gilf Kebir, we know that you will have a fantastic time.

Off the Beaten Track!

Many of the sites we visit are away from the usual tourist trail. All tours have been thoroughly researched and planned by our experts who  have discovered some truly inspiring locations to explore.

Our contacts in the archaeological world give us access to places often closed to the public. Being accompanied by a local archaeologist is not unusual!

Of course, all the major sites are visited, but it is these special places, full of atmosphere, which make AWT tours so very different.

Ancient World Tours runs regular group departures for a variety of societies, special interest groups, schools, family parties, museums and fine arts organisations. We will help create exactly the right holiday for you and your party.

We cover all aspects of group travel from a simple family beach holiday to a large expedition of the most complex requirements, we can bring our unmatched previous experience to meet your every need.

We are working with some of the most prestigious organisations both in the UK and abroad who regularly return to AWT. The cost of your holiday can include flights, transfers and accommodation or absolutely everything including sightseeing  and guides.