Trip Type: Educational

Known as Germany’s “Gateway to the World”, Hamburg is the country’s largest port and a hub of global trade. On a guided tour of the port, students can see first-hand how imports and exports work, and how logistics networks connect economies around the world.

The UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt warehouse district is another highlight. Its Gothic-style warehouses and winding canals are a striking backdrop for learning about trade, architecture and urban planning.

Cross-curricular opportunities

Malaga is a great choice for groups studying Spanish. They will get a chance to practice their listening and speaking skills in real-world situations.

Whether it’s ordering churros in a cafe or browsing fresh produce in Atarazanas Market, they’ll build confidence by speaking to locals every day. Meanwhile, specialist language lessons can be organised to complement the experience.

And while Malaga is very popular with language groups, it’s not the only educational connection here.

Mass tourism drives the region’s economy,  drawing millions each year. You can explore this theme further, investigating both the benefits and challenges of this industry – ideal not only for geography groups, but business studies too.

History, art and culture

Beyond the classroom, Malaga offers a terrific introduction to Andalusian culture. From food to music, your students will learn more about the expression of regional identity and how it differs across Spain. 

Plus, with well over 2,800 years of history, Malaga is undoubtedly one of Europe’s oldest cities. Your students will be able to step inside a Roman theatre and wander through Moorish Alcazaba. They can climb up to the Gibralfaro Castle for its spectacular views.

The budding artists among your group may be interested to learn that Malaga is the birthplace of the artist Pablo Picasso. The museum named after him is one of the city’s best visits, and offers students an inspiring look at his development and influence.

When heading to Germany, most school groups focus on Berlin or Munich. That’s no surprise – they’re both great locations.

But don’t overlook Cologne. It’s a thousand years older than both of them, and it shows. Roman ruins and relics survive across the city to this day, while the amazing Romano-Germanic museum can transport your students back through the ages. Fascinating relics, glassware, mosaics, and everyday objects showcase life under Roman settlement.

And then there’s the cathedral – a UNESCO World Heritage Site that took over six centuries to finish. It towers over the city and is one of Europe’s greatest masterpieces of Gothic architecture.