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4 Geneva 6 London 7 New Y or k 8 Paris 9 Florence We Make School Trip P lanning Easy 10 11 Travel Wit h Confidence 12 The Benefits of School Travel Our whole team is enthusiastic about travel, and we are always keen to share our personal experiences of exciting destinations and to pass on other customers’ recommendations on the best options for groups to put your mind at rest. When we speak to teachers about planning a trip, we hear how important it is to make the whole process as simple and straightforward as possible. We want to make it easy for you and your group to enjoy a memorable travel experience, and we are on hand to help you through the whole of the planning process and throughout your tour.
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Very helpful, easy to contact. Speedy responses and very accommodating. Great trip, well organised. Thank you. St John’s Marlborough
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What You Say
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General Attitude 99.7%
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As part of our personal service for each customer, we give you a dedicated Tour Consultant and Tour Planner allowing us to provide the best quality customer service, and ensuring a more effective and pleasant travel process.
In terms of value-formoney, professionalism, friendliness, and overall top-drawer ‘customer service’ I would recommend and use European Study Tours again.
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Geneva Prices from
£239
3 days / 2 nights Includes travel, accommodation at Geneva Youth Hostel and travel insurance
Reasons to visit
Popular Activities Curriculum Linked Visits Cathedrale Saint-Pierre Flower Clock
CERN – European Organisation for Nuclear Research Swiss Plasma Center
Jet d’Eau
Geneva Observatory
United Nations HQ International Red Cross Museum
History of Science Museum Solar and Laser Clock
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The highlight of any science trip to Geneva is undoubtedly a visit to CERN, the world’s largest particle physics laboratory and centre for scientific research. Combine this with Geneva’s cosmopolitan atmosphere and stunning setting to create a memorable trip for aspiring scientists.
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The Red Cross Museum is fantastic - a must for any school trip going. Bishop Thomas Grant School
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£79
By rail
3 days / 2 nights Includes travel, accommodation at YHA London Thameside and travel insurance
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Reasons to visit
Popular Activities River Cruise London Eye West End Shows Madame Tussauds London Dungeons
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Curriculum Linked Visits Planetarium & Astronomy Centre Silicon Roundabout Tech City Tour Centre of the Cell Education Centre App Making Workshop Visit to Artificial Intelliegence company
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London
London is a dynamic city at the forefront of modern science. With many exciting sights, museums and workshops available London is an unbeatable destination for all STEM disciplines offering great opportunities for practical and inspirational learning.
This was our first overnight city trip and we are now confident to do more with your help in the future. Caldicot School
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New York
What better way to inspire your students about a career in the science or technology industries than a trip to New York. Choose from our wide range of popular specialist study visits which include workshops, museum visits, tours and demonstrations, all of which will develop your students’ technical and practical knowledge.
Reasons to visit
Popular Activities
Curriculum Linked Visits
Empire State Building Top of the Rock Broadway Shows Statue of Liberty Circle Line Cruise 9/11 Memorial Museum
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Liberty Science Center Workshops Brooklyn Robot Foundry Museum of Moving Image Videogame Programming Workshop New York Hall of Science Animation & Videogame workshop Microsoft Workshops
Taking 43 kids to NYC is no easy task but EST definitely helped to make the process smooth and ensured the students had the time of their life. St Aidans CE High School
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£729
5 days / 4 nights Includes travel, accommodation at Hotel Pennsylvania and travel insurance
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Paris
Paris is a dynamic city full of resources and inspirational visits for those studying Science, Computing and Maths. Our popular programme of visits focuses not only on innovation but environmental and ethical impact.
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£205
3 days / 2 nights Includes travel, accommodation at Generator Hostel and travel insurance.
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Everything was wonderful, thank you. The best trip yet - an excellent tour company. The best yet in many, many ways
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Parkwood Academy
Reasons to visit
Popular Activities
Curriculum Linked Visits
Seine River Cruise Disneyland® Paris Château de Versailles Sacré Coeur
KS3 Maths Worksheets at Tour Montparnasse 56 Cité des Sciences & de l’lndustrie Eiffel Tower Behind the Scenes Tour
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Florence Prices from
Florence and Bologna are the home of the country’s automobile industry and you will be able to explore the design, technology and physics that go into some of the most incredible cars as you explore the region. See the important contributions that have been made through technological innovations, safety measures and historical exhibits inside the companies that have long been known for their excellence in design and performance.
Reasons to visit
£279
4 days / 3 nights Includes travel, accommodation at Hotel Golf and travel insurance
Popular Activities
Guided Tour of Florence Ponte Vecchio Piazza della Signoria Il Duomo Cathedral
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Curriculum Linked Visits Pagani Factory Tour Ducati Factory, Museum & Physics Lab Experience Ferrari Factory Tours & Pit Stop Experience Maserati Guided Tour
An amazing experience overall and I would like to thank all parties involved at European Study Tours.
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Caldicot School
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We Make School Trip P lanning Easy
My Tour Manager
My Tour Manager is a tour organiser designed to save you time & enable you to keep on track with your school trip admin. School trip paperwork online & in one place Download free resources & templates Personalised tour checklist detailing what you need to do & by when Email reminders to keep on track Store passenger information
The EST Travel App The EST Travel App is the smart and secure field trip app for groups travelling with European Study Tours – it’s free, works offline and is personalised to your tour. Gone are the days of carrying bundles of paper. Download the app to your mobile device and you’ll have instant access to everything you’ll need whilst you’re away. Worried you’ll have no signal or concerned about data usage? It’s available offline.
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Travel Wit h Confidence
European Study Tours is fully committed to providing the highest possible safety standards for all our customers. We are an assured member of The School Travel Forum, a group of leading school tour operators who promote good practice and safety in school travel. All Assured Members of the STF adhere to a rigorous Code of Practice and Safety Management Standards and are externally verified each year by suitably qualified independent Health and Safety professionals.
Risk Assessments By choosing European Study Tours as your travel partner, you will save a considerable amount of work, be able to show due diligence and demonstrate good practice. With our experienced auditors and regular safety training, the European Study Tours team is able to make accurate and informed decisions on the suitability of your tour components, which means you don’t have to.
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97% Of customers would consider booking another tour with us.
We understand the importance of being as well prepared for your school trip as possible which is why we provide the perfect opportunity for you to explore your destination before taking your group away. We will provide you with two nights’ accommodation for up to two staff in your chosen destination for you to familiarise yourself with the hotel and perfect your itinerary.
Locate My Trip • Locate My Trip is the easy, convenient way to trace your group’s location, and has been specifically designed to provide reassurance to both parents and teachers • Your school can log in & locate your group’s whereabouts - where you’ve been & your current location • Your school & European Study Tours can react quickly to travel issues & other events which may affect your tour plans • Easily provide parents with relevant information should travel plans be affected
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The Benefits of School Travel We recognise that residential experiences can transform the learning experience of young people and raise their aspirations within school and beyond, into the wider community, further study, and the world of work. Let us help you to involve young people in experiences which can lead to:
improved achievement, attainment and progress
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It’s very difficult to put into words how much fun we had, the students that I teach come from one of the most socially deprived areas in the north west so to be able to give them this opportunity was amazing. Thank you for helping me create my dream. Gateacre School
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