Follow in the footsteps of the Romans on this immersive walking tour along Hadrian’s Wall, one of Britain’s most iconic, ancient landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

6 nights price from £2349 per person

With a network which once extended more than 150 miles, the Birmingham Canal Navigations could have rightly claimed a greater number of canals than Venice.

6 nights price from £2372 per person

Join astronomer and lecturer Martin Griffiths for a journey to the heart of early modern science on our tour of mediaeval Prague in the footsteps of Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler.

5 nights price from £2498 per person

Visit an array of telescopes and take part in expert-led stargazing at Europe's most important astronomy sites in La Palma and Tenerife. Accompanied by New Scientist Astronomer Martin Griffiths, you will also visit rare sub-tropical rainforests, volcanoes and ancient cave petroglyphs.

7 nights price from £3576 per person

Explore the islands of Malta and Gozo, both rich in remarkable history and archaeological sites. They hide many exceptional archaeological sites, from the ancient and mysterious temples believed to be some of the world’s oldest structures, to the fortifications of the Knights of St John, which withstood unprecedented bombardment in the second world war.

5 nights price from £3536 per person

Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance, which helped cement Italy's role at the forefront of scientific endeavour – from Brunelleschi and Botticelli to polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo Galilei.

5 nights price from £3196 per person

Ancient Egypt was one of the most scientifically advanced civilisations on Earth in its prime. The people of ancient Egypt developed technology, architecture, engineering and astronomy practices that went unmatched for thousands of years. Remarkably, a great deal of this legacy remains to the present day, and recent investment, including the vast new Grand Egyptian Museum, means there has never been a better time to visit.

Join readers of New Scientist magazine to discover the world's greatest physics laboratory, accompanied by particle physicist Darren Price.

5 nights price from £3179 per person

Explore the science of the canals of England and Wales while visiting six of the seven British wonders of the waterways, including Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Standedge Tunnel and Bingley Five Rise Locks.

6 nights price from £2590 per person

Embark on a captivating journey where history and archaeology come to life through Mount Vesuvius and the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Based in Naples, you will be accompanied by volcanologist Professor Christopher Kilburn, as well as local expert guides who will offer insights into the history and ongoing excavations of this remarkable region.

5 nights price from £3429 per person