History Travel Offers Authentic Heritage Tourism Experiences - WanderingWorlds

Travel and history have long been hip. According to the American Bus Association, travel to places and activities that faithfully depict the stories and people of the past and present is called "heritage tourism" and is one of the fastest growing segments of the industry. That's an annual cost of $171 billion. Examples of heritage tourism activities include visiting a museum or historic house, eating local food, or attending a festival.

Travelers who want to indulge in the hobby and immerse themselves in history have the opportunity to travel on numerous international and national tours with HISTORY Travel . Each tour is led by History Channel- certified historians and experts and provides detailed information and historical commentary on the subject at each destination. Their experiences provide important context, helping each traveler relate their individual experiences to the larger historical picture.

HISTORY Travel offers unique offers, including exclusive access to places and activities that provide unique experiences. To prepare travelers for upcoming trips, the travel brand offers extensive pre-departure information and recommended reading lists.

HISTORY Travel is created and operated by Academic Travel Abroad, an educational service provider. It curates trips for intellectually curious adults who delve underground, immerse themselves in reality, and avoid tourists.

Some upcoming trips include:

* The glory of ancient Greece

Stroll the streets of ancient Delphi, explore the monasteries on the cliffs of Meteora, and see the legendary Spartan battlefields of Thermopylae. Meet local archaeologists and farmers along the way.

* Antietam and the road to Gettysburg

On a five-day journey from Washington, D.C. to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, travelers will take in two of the fiercest battles of the Civil War: Antietam and Gettysburg. Learn how past conflicts paved the way for Union victories in these decisive battles. A dinner was hosted by the president and military leaders in the historic apartment. Meet local historians to learn about military strategy and help put these critical battles into context.

About historians

• Darius Arya , the leading historian of ancient Greek fame
• Krevasky A. Salter , historian who made the film "Remembering the Great War".
• Marcello Bellini , an expert on Medici leadership in Florence
• Dennis Fry , the historian who wrote the road to Antietam and Gettysburg

Tours are designed for groups of up to 25 people. They are old enough to meet new people from all walks of life, but young enough to be in person with everyone. Thinking of traveling alone? There are always solo travelers on these trips and they welcome you with open arms. Group meals are usually held at medium or large tables, and tour operators make sure everyone is involved in the conversation.

Travelers must be in good health and able to walk two miles (with stops) over uneven ground and climb stairs unaided. In urban areas, groups try to move from one place to another on foot, in accordance with transport restrictions and also their commitment to environmental sustainability. Every effort will be made to accommodate any special dietary requirements such as reduced salt, vegetarian or vegan.

"Travelers are looking for more meaningful experiences, and HISTORY Travel enables adventurers to connect more closely with people and places in special places," said Lance Still, senior vice president, Consumer Enterprises , A+E Networks . “Giving these curated tours an expert historical context is a new way to engage our core audience as well as bring the brand to interested history buffs. The History Channel is the only trusted source that consumers can trust for a unique connection to history on trips like this.

Travel Webcast - Real Cultural Tourism Experience with ITAC (03/09/2022)