Great way to pick up those special Christmas gifts.

Soak up the festive spirit with a trip to one of Europe’s finest Christmas markets – a popular tour with our school groups.

Students relish the occasion to visit some wonderful places and to explore the treasure troves of products – a great way to pick up those special Christmas gifts. Not only that, it is the perfect opportunity for groups to engage and practice their language skills – whether it be French, German or Dutch – in a unique, delightful and heart-warming atmosphere.

Popular Christmas Markets

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Munich Market
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Amsterdam Market
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Berlin Market

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Take a trip to Amiens in northern France where you will find one of the largest Christmas markets, boasting a tremendous number of stalls in a fresh alpine setting – Lille and Strasbourg too sparkle with enchantment during this time of year.

In Germany, leading Christmas markets can be found in Aachen, Koblenz, Cologne and the Black Forest where each market has its own touch of uniqueness that will leave a lasting impression for years to come.

Valkenburg, in the Netherlands, is a fantastic place to visit during the festive season for a trip to remember. The Velvet Cave, with its stunning decorations, mural paintings, 18th century chapel and charming market stalls, is the perfect setting to experience the Christmas atmosphere.

The historical capital city of the United States.

As the United States’ historical capital and the centre of democracy, Washington has many government buildings and institutions and is a fascinating destination from this perspective alone.

It is also a vibrant and cultured city that has a diverse population that ranges from Latino to Ethiopian, resulting in a wealth of entertainment, restaurants and nightlife.

Endless Adventures

Washington is bursting with astonishing and memorable places to visit. Arts and culture, history & heritage, monuments & memorials, parks & nature, shopping & entertainment – there is no shortage of attractions and activities to keep you occupied on a trip to DC.

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Popular Excursions

  • Arlington National Cemetery
  • Freer and Sackler Gallery
  • Capitol Hill
  • Corcoran Gallery of Art
  • Holocaust Memorial Museum
  • Lincoln Memorial
  • National Gallery of Art
  • National Portrait Gallery
  • Newseum
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • The National Archives Museum
  • The Phillips Collection
  • The White House
  • US Capitol Building
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  • Washington Monument

Historic Wonders Await

Some of the top places of interest include: the Lincoln Memorial; the White House; the Smithsonian Museum; the National Gallery of Art, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception; the Newseum; the JFK Centre for Performing Arts; the Library of Congress; the United States Botanic Garden; and the Martin Luther King National Memorial.

An amazing adventure for any school group.

Enjoy a visit to one of the world’s most recognised centres of art & design, fashion, media and business. New York is an amazing adventure for any school group. This energetic city is bursting with attractions for students, whatever their interest.

The Big Apple

Home to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim Museum – the art world is at your fingertips in New York City. Headquarters of the United Nations, host to the Federal Reserve Bank and home to the legendary financial district of Wall Street, there is no questioning the importance of New York as a major city for business and finance. New York Fashion Week, first held in 1943, was the world’s first organised fashion week and the city is arguably the fashion capital of the world.

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Popular Excursions

  • 9/11 Memorial
  • Bronx Zoo
  • Brooklyn Bridge
  • Central Park
  • Coney Island
  • Downtown Manhattan
  • Ellis Island
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
  • Staten Island Ferry
  • Statue of Liberty
  • Times Square
  • Yankee Stadium
  • The White House
  • US Capitol Building
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  • Washington Monument

The world’s capital

As you walk the streets of New York, you may spot locations of famous movies and television shows, such as King Kong, Wall Street, Spider-Man, I Am Legend, Mad Men, Friends and Ugly Betty – to name a few. Opportunities to visit NBC studios and the New York Film Academy are great for media group tours.

A vibrant city that blends a wealth of heritage with contemporary attractions.

The Spanish capital of Madrid provides a wonderful opportunity for students to exercise their language skills by communicating with native speakers while learning more about the capital city. Madrid is a vibrant city that blends a wealth of heritage with contemporary attractions and activities.

The Heart of Spain

Spanish music has had a significant impact on music in Western culture, making the country, and especially its capital city, an ideal location for music students. Madrid is known for classical music and visitors to the city can experience operas, symphonies and choirs at the many theatres and cathedrals across the city.

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Popular Excursions

  • Bernabeu Stadium
  • Las Ventas Tour
  • Palacio Real
  • Parque del Retiro
  • Plaza Mayor
  • Prado Museum
  • Reina Sofia Art Museum
  • Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
  • Warner Bros Theme Park

Culture and History Combine

Madrid is a hugely popular destination with its mass of art galleries, tree-lined boulevards and lively plazas. In this city of Velázquez and Goya take your group on a visit to the remarkable Reina Sofia Museum or the Museo Nacional del Prado.

A hub of Art, Culture, Architecture, Fashion & Cuisine.

In the Catalonian capital of Barcelona, the rich history of the city is complemented by contemporary life. With stunning architectural works by Gaudi and a host of art and graphics by influential 20th century artists such as Picasso, Miro and Dali, Barcelona exudes art and design at every turn.

Barcelona is a great place for food technology groups to start discovering the wonderful cuisine of this region. Las Ramblas, a long and vibrant street in the heart of the city, has artists, street entertainers, plazas, shops, restaurants, street food and cafes, and is a must-see.

With the Textiles and Clothing Museum of Barcelona, the Moda Centre which is the business centre for fashion and sportswear professionals and La Roca Village Outlet with over 150 boutiques of world-leading fashion and lifestyle brands, Barcelona has your fashion trip covered.

The Home of Gaudí

Architects around the world admire Gaudí’s work as being one of the most distinctive architectural styles. 

Gaudí’s work can be seen all over the city and was greatly influenced by forms of nature and this is reflected by his use of curved construction stones, twisted iron sculptures and organic-like forms. He adorned many of his buildings with coloured tiles arranged in interesting patterns. This added another important dimension to his buildings which is so often overlooked by architects – the use of colour.

The combination of original design, interesting shaped stonework and vibrant colours in Gaudí’s work gives the viewer a truly breathtaking visual experience.

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Camp Nou: The Field of Dreams

At the Camp Nou stadium, you will learn about the history of FC Barcelona and its incredible achievements.

View the 22 Liga and four Champions League trophies that FC Barcelona have won over the years in the FCB Museum.

Explore the field of play, the magical place that every player wants to tread. There is no doubt that you will get some of the finest views of the Camp Nou from here.

Beautiful coastline and vibrant cities.

Spain offers tremendous opportunities for school trips with a focus on art & design, business studies, geography, music and, of course, language.

Spain has many exciting and culturally rich cities, including Barcelona and the capital, Madrid. Barcelona, with its medieval Gothic quarter, architectural beauty, bustling thoroughfares and busy beaches, has everything going for it. Madrid is laden with iconic monuments, wide boulevards, stunning museums, and is an excellent city for shopping.

School Trips in Sunny Spain

Visit the Dali museum, Picasso museum and the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona or the Spanish Royal Palace and Warner Brothers Theme Park in Madrid. Spain is a country packed full of inspiration and has something for everyone.

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The home of some of the world’s greatest scientific research.

Home to the Red Cross, Geneva is also the base of The World Economic Forum (WEF), an international organisation that brings together world leaders from the realms of politics and business to discuss and shape future policies.

For groups with an interest in politics, Geneva is a great place to visit and is the epitome of a country that impacts on a truly global scale.

The Best of Switzerland

As famous for its chocolate and cheese as it’s skiing, Switzerland is a wonderful destination for food technology groups. Whilst in Geneva, enjoy a visit to the Chocolatiere Rapp where students will receive a presentation and be educated in the art of chocolate making – with a free tasting of course. In addition, the ever-popular Alimentarium Food Museum, close to Geneva, explores all aspects of food and nutrition and is a truly unique experience.

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Popular Excursions

  • Boat Cruise on Lake Geneva
  • Chocolatiere Rapp
  • Evian Natural Mineral Water Bottling Plant
  • International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
  • Jet d’Eau
  • Patek Philippe Museum
  • United Nations

Scenery, Science and CERN

For the budding scientist, no visit to Geneva is complete without a visit to CERN (home to The Large Hadron Collider) where physicists and engineers use the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments to study particle matter.

The capital of peace.

Beyond its glistening white Alpine peaks, glittering lakes, famous cheese and chocolate, Switzerland is home to the United Nations Headquarters and the world’s largest and most respected centre for scientific research – the European Organisation for Nuclear Research at CERN. 

Educational visits to Switzerland, Geneva in particular, are exceptionally appealing for science groups and for those studying politics.

At the Heart of World Affairs

Switzerland’s position as a neutral state allows it to play an important humanitarian role in world affairs and to act as a mediator between conflicting parties. With this humanitarian tradition and cosmopolitan flair, Geneva is the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross and is known as the “capital of peace”. Culturally, the city has much to offer with an extremely diverse range of museums – where else would you find a watch museum with a collection of jewellery watches and musical clocks!

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A labyrinth of mystery and beauty.

Italian language groups will relish the opportunity to improve their skills in a city that is full of charm.

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Take your students on a trip to Venice, where the beauty and the bustling atmosphere is bound to encourage them to practise their language skills and discover more about Venetian history and culture.

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Popular Excursions

  • Correr Museum
  • Doge’s Palace
  • Gallerie dell’Accademia
  • Grand Canal
  • Guggenheim Collection
  • Murano Glass Museum
  • Piazza San Marco
  • San Marco Basilica

Canals and Culture

Ride a gondola on the Grand Canal, visit the attractions of Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica, or take a short journey to the Roman settlement of Lido di Jesolo, which has become an irresistible seaside attraction for visitors.

Venice is bursting with architecture, art, history, music and religion – it is simply a labyrinth of mystery and beauty.

Excellent for groups focussed on classical studies.

Rome is one of the few cities in the western world with a vast collection of works with major artistic and historical significance. For any educational tour group, Rome is simply sensational.

Students will discover first-hand the inspiration and influences of the great artists and architects, both past and present, that have graced and enriched this country.

The Seat of Civilisation

Alongside other countries of the Mediterranean region, Italy is a compelling environment for groups focused on classical studies. As the former centre of the world’s greatest Empire, there are many artefacts to discover. Move through time and feel the brooding power of Rome, home to the mighty gladiators and warriors and political centre of the Roman Empire.

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Popular Excursions

  • Barberini Palace
  • Basilica of St John Lateran
  • Basilica of St Mary Major (Sant Maria Maggiora)
  • Basilica of St Paul
  • Bioparco di Roma
  • Borghese Gallery and Museum
  • Circo Massimo
  • Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre)
  • Hydromania Water Park
  • Palatine Museum
  • Pantheon
  • Roman Forum
  • St Peter’s Basilica
  • The Catacombs of St Callixtus
  • Time Elevator
  • Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Activities for All

Rome is a tremendous city, where students will find no shortage of activities, including museums, galleries and, of course, shopping.