More Destinations

We feature our most popular destinations in the earlier part of our brochure, but we also operate tours to other parts of Europe. Here is a taster of some of the other destinations which offer great educational opportunities for students. France

Lake Geneva

Flight image Home of CERN, the world’s largest particle physics laboratory, Geneva is a historic city with much to see. Sights include the impressive Jet d’Eau, the English gardens and the United Nations. The shores of Lake Geneva, upon which the city of Geneva nestles, are shared between France to the south and Switzerland to the north and you can take a boat trip from one side to the other.

Accommodation – groups are usually placed in excellent ‘centre’ accommodation in Evian, France.

Czech Republic

Prague

Prague Flight image Having escaped the ravages of the Second World War, the buildings of Prague form a unique historical record of the development of various architectural styles. Today Prague is on the list of UNESCO’s world cultural monuments. It is divided into five main areas; the Castle district, the Lesser Quarter, the Old Town, the new Town, and the Jewish Quarter.

Accommodation – 3 star hotels located outside the city centre.

Subject	Sample Excursion
Business Studies	Skoda Factory Staropramen Brewery www.staropramen.com
History	Museum of Communism www.muzeumkomunismu.cz/
Music	State Opera www.opera.cz Rudolfinum www.galerierudolfinum.cz/en/
Citizenship	Tour of Czech Parliament

Italy

Italy Flight image Venice, is easily explored on foot, but perhaps the most exciting introduction is to take to the water on a vaporetto down the Grand Canal or across the lagoon from Punta Sabbione. The main shopping is in the Mercerie, linking two focal points of the city, the Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square.

Accommodation – 2 and 3 star hotels in the nearby coastal resort of Lido di Jesolo (40 minutes by vaporetto from Venice)

Subject	Sample Excursion
Art	Accademia www.gallerieaccademia.org/ Guggenheim Collection www.guggenheim-venice.it

Rome

Rome Flight image This is a magnificent city in which the past and present co-exist; ancient Roman monuments stand next to Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches while the enormous monument to Victor Emanuel stands next to the Forum. Whether you travel by coach or air much of Rome is best explored on foot.

Accommodation – 2/3 star hotels in the heart of Rome. All coach groups stop overnight en route to and from Rome in Montecatini, from where it is possible to visit Florence before travelling on to Rome.

Subject	Sample Excursion
History	Coliseumwww.the-colosseum.net Pantheon www.greatbuildings.com
Art	Colonna Gallery www.galleriacolonna.it Centrale Montemartini www.centralemontemartini.org

Spain

Barcelona

Flight image Spain, with its rich cultural history and lovely climate, has a wide variety of landscapes, traditions and cultures and lends itself to almost all types of educational tour. Barcelona is beautiful, cosmopolitan and dynamic. It has a thriving cultural life, benefits from both sea and mountains and is home to a world famous football team!

Accommodation - 1 and 2 star hotels in central Barcelona.

Subject	Sample Excursion
Language	see our Spanish language course page
Business Studies	SEAT car plant Bodegas Torres winery
Art	Miro Foundation, Barcelona Dali Museum, Figueras
Leisure	Tibidabo fun park, Barcelona Portaventura theme park, Sitges
Cookery	see our Spanish cookery course page
Art	Miro Foundation, Barcelona Dali Museum, Figueras
Leisure	Tibidabo fun park, Barcelona Portaventura theme park, Sitges

Poland

Krakow

Krakow Flight image Largely unspoilt since the 13th century, Krakow is an architectural gem and has been rewarded with both the status of a UNESCO World Cultural Site. The city’s centre is a huge medieval square from which radiate lanes leading to the Planty, a leafy park that encircle the Old Town. The city’s Wawel Castle, perches on a hill just outside the Old Town. Sights not to miss include the city’s Jewish quarter, made famous by the film ‘Schindler’s List’ and the salt mines of Wieliczka.

Accommodation – 3 star hotels outside the city centre.

Subject	Sample Excursion
History	Castle Precinct Old Town Square
Citizenship	Auschwitz Concentration Camp

Please ask us whether your tour can be organised through a low cost carrier. They offer fantastic value for money and have convenient regional departure points. Please note, however that these carriers do have less flexible terms and conditions, a copy of these are given along with your offer.