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23 May
Bettany embarks on an exhilarating journey to Estonia, explores a remarkable medieval wreck, and discovers the story of a British World War I destroyer that may be polluting Estonian waters.
23 May
Bettany embarks on an exhilarating journey to Estonia, explores a remarkable medieval wreck, and discovers the story of a British World War I destroyer that may be polluting Estonian waters.
24 May
Bettany embarks on an exhilarating journey to Estonia, explores a remarkable medieval wreck, and discovers the story of a British World War I destroyer that may be polluting Estonian waters.
25 May
Bettany embarks on an exhilarating journey to Estonia, explores a remarkable medieval wreck, and discovers the story of a British World War I destroyer that may be polluting Estonian waters.
26 May
Bettany embarks on an exhilarating journey to Estonia, explores a remarkable medieval wreck, and discovers the story of a British World War I destroyer that may be polluting Estonian waters.
26 May
Bettany embarks on an exhilarating journey to Estonia, explores a remarkable medieval wreck, and discovers the story of a British World War I destroyer that may be polluting Estonian waters.
02 Jun
Greece is home to epic human stories and birthplace of an astonishing culture that changed the world; Bettany starts her journey in Athens and travels to Nafplion, Sparta, Aegea and Olympia.
02 Jun
Greece is home to epic human stories and birthplace of an astonishing culture that changed the world; Bettany starts her journey in Athens and travels to Nafplion, Sparta, Aegea and Olympia.
03 Jun
Bettany discovers how Malta is a cultural hub laden with some of the world's most precious treasures; this is an island where civilisations from all corners of the Earth have met and cross-fertilised.
03 Jun
Bettany discovers how Malta is a cultural hub laden with some of the world's most precious treasures; this is an island where civilisations from all corners of the Earth have met and cross-fertilised.
04 Jun
There are few places with as much of an outsize influence as the small British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar; Bettany explores its caves, the Garrison Library, and its underground pleasure gardens.
04 Jun
There are few places with as much of an outsize influence as the small British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar; Bettany explores its caves, the Garrison Library, and its underground pleasure gardens.
05 Jun
The Mediterranean Sea has been called many names because it's been the lifeblood for countless civilisations; this body of water has experienced more human interaction than any other on the planet.
05 Jun
The Mediterranean Sea has been called many names because it's been the lifeblood for countless civilisations; this body of water has experienced more human interaction than any other on the planet.
06 Jun
In this epic Ottoman and Byzantine powerbase, Bettany visits the Besiktas Metro Station, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, and Büyükada, one of the Princes' Islands in the Marmara Sea.
06 Jun
In this epic Ottoman and Byzantine powerbase, Bettany visits the Besiktas Metro Station, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, and Büyükada, one of the Princes' Islands in the Marmara Sea.
09 Jun
The Arabian Peninsula was once the frontier of mighty empires; here Bettany discovers messages from the past all around her, etched into the rocks by ancient inhabitants right up to the present day.
09 Jun
The Arabian Peninsula was once the frontier of mighty empires; here Bettany discovers messages from the past all around her, etched into the rocks by ancient inhabitants right up to the present day.
10 Jun
Boarding a traditional gullet yacht, Bettany sets sail along the coast of Mediterranean Turkey and visits ancient sites including Halicarnassus, Patara, Myra, Ephesus and the world-famous Troy.
10 Jun
Boarding a traditional gullet yacht, Bettany sets sail along the coast of Mediterranean Turkey and visits ancient sites including Halicarnassus, Patara, Myra, Ephesus and the world-famous Troy.
11 Jun
Bettany travels to Azerbaijan, which sits between the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountain range; it was a strategic position on the ancient Silk Roads that left a legacy of diverse cultures.
11 Jun
Bettany travels to Azerbaijan, which sits between the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountain range; it was a strategic position on the ancient Silk Roads that left a legacy of diverse cultures.
12 Jun
The island of Cyprus lies between the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa; Bettany explores the legacy of these diverse influences on Cyprus through four of its unique treasures.
12 Jun
The island of Cyprus lies between the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa; Bettany explores the legacy of these diverse influences on Cyprus through four of its unique treasures.
13 Jun
Bettany explores the artistic and cultural wonders of Jordan; a strategic crossing point for East and West, Jordan has been the centre of great civilisations throughout human history.
13 Jun
Bettany explores the artistic and cultural wonders of Jordan; a strategic crossing point for East and West, Jordan has been the centre of great civilisations throughout human history.
16 Jun
Located on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Bettany explores Albania, the hidden gem of the Balkans and a land of epic fortress towns, sparkling seas, and a diverse history and culture.
16 Jun
Located on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Bettany explores Albania, the hidden gem of the Balkans and a land of epic fortress towns, sparkling seas, and a diverse history and culture.
17 Jun
Bettany visits Turkey to witness settlements such as Cappadocia and Göbeklitepe up close; she also explores Urfa (Şanlıurfa), one of the most significant pilgrimage cities of the Middle East.
17 Jun
Bettany visits Turkey to witness settlements such as Cappadocia and Göbeklitepe up close; she also explores Urfa (Şanlıurfa), one of the most significant pilgrimage cities of the Middle East.
18 Jun
Bettany explores the Sultanate of Oman, a land full of surprises and contrasts that is wedged between the vast sands of the Arabian Desert and the glistening waves of the Indian Ocean.
18 Jun
Bettany explores the Sultanate of Oman, a land full of surprises and contrasts that is wedged between the vast sands of the Arabian Desert and the glistening waves of the Indian Ocean.
19 Jun
Bettany returns to Azerbaijan for more adventures on the Silk Roads; she explores its most remote and hidden corners to find out the cultural impact of a history of isolation and influence.
19 Jun
Bettany returns to Azerbaijan for more adventures on the Silk Roads; she explores its most remote and hidden corners to find out the cultural impact of a history of isolation and influence.
20 Jun
Bettany explores the Adriatic coast of Albania; she visits the ancient Roman ports of Oricum and Apollonia, Lake Ohrid, and the Ottoman town of Berat while discovering Albania's formidable castles.
20 Jun
Bettany explores the Adriatic coast of Albania; she visits the ancient Roman ports of Oricum and Apollonia, Lake Ohrid, and the Ottoman town of Berat while discovering Albania's formidable castles.
23 Jun
Estonia has been fought over by many empires; Bettany sails to Saaremaa - Estonia's 'Viking Island' - visits its capital Tallinn, and investigates the island of Kihnu and 'the land of bogs' Soomaa.
23 Jun
Estonia has been fought over by many empires; Bettany sails to Saaremaa - Estonia's 'Viking Island' - visits its capital Tallinn, and investigates the island of Kihnu and 'the land of bogs' Soomaa.
24 Jun
Bettany travels to Bulgaria to explore a 6000-year-old gold treasure hoard and enter a 2300-year-old tomb in the Valley of the Thracian Kings with extraordinary vibrant frescos still intact.
24 Jun
Bettany travels to Bulgaria to explore a 6000-year-old gold treasure hoard and enter a 2300-year-old tomb in the Valley of the Thracian Kings with extraordinary vibrant frescos still intact.
25 Jun
With almost two million years of human history, Georgia combines influences from Europe and Asia; Bettany finds a warm welcome at leading museums and archaeological sites amidst a dramatic landscape.
25 Jun
With almost two million years of human history, Georgia combines influences from Europe and Asia; Bettany finds a warm welcome at leading museums and archaeological sites amidst a dramatic landscape.
26 Jun
Bulgaria is a treasure trove of history and culture; join Bettany as she embarks on an adventure meeting local people, sampling their cuisine, and learning about their cherished customs along the way.
26 Jun
Bulgaria is a treasure trove of history and culture; join Bettany as she embarks on an adventure meeting local people, sampling their cuisine, and learning about their cherished customs along the way.
27 Jun
Turkey has been a crossroads for the Balkans, Caucasus, Middle East and the Mediterranean; Bettany travels to some of the most impressive and fascinating sites to reveal the country's significance.
30 Jun
Bettany returns to Azerbaijan to uncover the secrets of the Silk Road; she explores two art forms, carpets and poetry, that were shaped and traded along this ancient superhighway of goods and ideas.
30 Jun
Bettany returns to Azerbaijan to uncover the secrets of the Silk Road; she explores two art forms, carpets and poetry, that were shaped and traded along this ancient superhighway of goods and ideas.
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