If you’re a history buff, and love to incorporate real life history lessons with your travels, then you have come to the right place. There are many countries around the world that offer glimpses into history and allow you feel like you’re walking back in time. We’ve complied a few of our favorites into a short list so that you’ll know where to start. Keep reading and start packing your bags for the ultimate history vacation.
Jerusalem, Israel
Jerusalem is the epicenter of monotheistic religion. The cobblestoned streets and ancient ruins is a testament to the thousands of years the land has witnessed. We recommend a stroll through Jerusalem’s Old City where you’ll enter through ancient gates into times of Judea. The city is separated into quarters—Jewish, Armenian, Arab, and Christian—all offering their own unique history and culture that is a tapestry waiting to be unwrapped.
Pompeii, Italy
Pompeii is the ancient city in Italy that was destroyed by a volcano thousands of years prior. Many artifacts, stones, and and statues, remain intact after being in rubble for so many years. The city allows you to step back in time, and bear witness to the lives of Ancient Romans, and see genuine artifacts that make you feel like you were really there.
Athens, Greece
Athens makes your middle school history textbook come to life. As the sight of the first Olympic games, you’ll get a glimpse into life as an ancient Greek and bear witness to Ancient ruins that will transport you back in time.
