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Find GoExploring guides to the best archaeological sites, with practical context for choosing experiences worth the journey.

  • The columns of the Roman Temple in Évora.

    Évora and Alentejo: ancient stones, village walks and culture

    Plan an Évora and Alentejo stay with historic streets, Almendres megaliths and Monsaraz, plus European Capital of Culture 2027 information.

  • Stone steps inside Ajloun Castle in northern Jordan.

    Northern Jordan: Ajloun forests, Roman ruins and village walks

    Explore northern Jordan with Ajloun forest walks, Umm Qais and Jerash ruins, village food experiences and sections of the Jordan Trail.

  • Eastern view of the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens.

    Acropolis tickets and the Parthenon: plan your Athens visit

    Book the right Acropolis ticket, explore the Parthenon and summit monuments, and find current access information for your Athens visit.

  • Columns of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi.

    Delphi from Athens: walk the Sacred Way to Apollo’s temple

    Plan the journey from Athens, follow Delphi’s Sacred Way past ancient monuments and make time for the archaeological museum.

  • A stone temple rising above the rainforest canopy at Tikal in Guatemala.

    Tikal at sunrise or by day: choose your visit

    Watch dawn break over the Maya temples or explore Tikal in daylight, when the jungle, wildlife and ancient plazas come into view.

  • The Colosseum rises above the archaeological centre of Rome.

    10 Best Archaeological Sites in Italy to Explore

    Plan visits to Italy's best archaeological sites, from Rome's Colosseum and Pompeii to Greek temples, Etruscan tombs and Sardinian nuraghi.

  • El Castillo at Chichén Itzá, Mexico.

    15 Best Archaeological Sites in Mexico to Explore

    Explore Mexico’s best archaeological sites, from Maya cities in the rainforest to Zapotec hilltop centers and ancient cities near Mexico City.

  • Stone pillars at Göbekli Tepe, a Neolithic archaeological site near Şanlıurfa.

    10 Best Archaeological Sites in Türkiye to Explore

    Plan a Türkiye archaeology trip from Göbekli Tepe and Hattusa to Ephesus, Troy, Nemrut Dağ and the ancient cities of the Aegean.

  • The Alcázar of Segovia standing on a rocky outcrop above the Eresma valley.

    10 Best Castles in Spain to Visit

    Explore Spain's best castles, from Segovia's cliff-top Alcázar and Loarre's Romanesque fortress to Moorish palaces and coastal strongholds.

  • Stone structure at the former Robben Island prison.

    10 Best Cultural and Heritage Experiences in South Africa

    Explore South Africa’s heritage through Robben Island, Mapungubwe, San rock art, Soweto, mining history and Cape lighthouses.

  • Stone terraces and mountain peaks surrounding Machu Picchu in Peru.

    12 Best Archaeological Sites in Peru to Explore

    Explore Peru's most remarkable archaeological sites, from Machu Picchu and Caral to cloud-forest fortresses, desert cities and cliff tombs.

  • Preserved earthen household structures beneath a protective roof at Joya de Cerén in El Salvador.

    5 Best Archaeological Sites in El Salvador

    Explore El Salvador's most significant archaeological sites, including ancient settlements, ceremonial centres and remarkable ruins.

  • The stone seating and stage of the ancient theatre at Butrint in Albania.

    10 Best Castles and Ancient Ruins in Albania to Explore

    Explore Albania's best castles and ancient ruins, from mountain fortresses to archaeological sites beside the Ionian Sea.

  • A stone temple rising above the rainforest canopy at Tikal in Guatemala.

    10 Best Mayan Ruins in Guatemala to Explore

    Explore Guatemala's most remarkable Mayan ruins, from monumental jungle cities to remote archaeological journeys.