NST Tours for Schools Brochure 2013/14 by James O'Dwyer

Tours for Schools 2013/14

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There’s no substitute for being there. That’s why, since 1996, we’ve been helping to create tours which educate, inspire and enable children to develop a sense of independence.

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If you want to deliver the most eﬀective learning outside the classroom experience for your group, choose NST. For 17 years, our expertly planned tours have supported teachers in getting the very most of their time away. NST provides your complete school tour creation service.

What You Can Expect in 2013/14 New

Curriculum-linked tours

Music & Concerts – A wide range of destinations & venues Business Studies – Berlin General Culture – Venice & Brussels

New for 2013/14

Support Whilst You’re Away In many of our destinations we have representatives on the ground who will meet you on arrival, assist you with hotel check-in, advise you on points of interest and public transport and provide 24-hour emergency assistance.

Fun-Packed Theme Parks A great option for end of year celebrations, Transition Year tours or to reward your class. Take advantage of the wide range of FREE curriculum-linked workshops, Q&A sessions and resources on oﬀer.

Tailor Made Itineraries Inside you’ll ﬁnd a range of budget friendly tours to support many subjects in many destinations. If our suggestions aren’t quite what you’re looking for, we can tailor-make your itinerary from scratch to suit your exact learning requirements. Contact us for more information.

Contents Introduction Tailor-Made for You

Munich & Bavaria

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You're in Safe Hands

Krakow

36-37

Value All the Way

Amsterdam & Dutch Coast

Brussels & the Belgian Coast

Rome

40-41

Destinations Dublin

Bay of Naples

42-43

Derry

Lake Garda

Belfast

Florence

London

10-15

Venice

Manchester

New York

46-48

Edinburgh

Washington DC

Paris

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Popular Theme Parks

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Opal Coast, Northern France

24-25

Other Destinations

Barcelona & Salou

26-28

Madrid

Information

Berlin

30-32

Just need transport?

Rhine & Moselle

Booking Conditions

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Tailor-Made for You Because we’ve worked with school groups for over 17 years, we understand what goes into planning an educational tour. That’s why we can create an expertly planned, tailor-made itinerary which ﬁts your needs precisely.

Expertly Planned Every Time

Staying There

With NST, you’ll get your own dedicated, knowledgeable Tour Planner. They’ll use their unrivalled destination knowledge and experience to create an itinerary for you that:

At NST, we oﬀer the widest choice of group friendly accommodation to suit diﬀerent ages, budgets and preferences – selected for its value and experience in looking after the needs of school groups.

✔ meets your learning objectives ✔ oﬀers the right balance of activities every day with realistic timings ✔ contains everything you need, from pre-arranged visits, to tickets, passes & meals To get started with your planning, simply take a look at the suggested itineraries in this brochure for inspiration – but we’ll build yours from scratch to meet your exact needs.

Each and every MEININGER property combines the service and comfort of a hotel with the carefree and open-minded style of a hostel. So if you want accommodation in a central location with high quality facilities at aﬀordable prices, then look no further.

"Meininger Central Station, Berlin was excellent, in a perfect lcoation and the girls felt very safe there." Ms McConville, Co. Wexford

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Coach & Ferry Available from any location in Ireland, we can arrange a number of coach tours and ferry crossings to both the UK and Continental Europe. With no busy airports, no luggage or name change charges and a door to door service, why not give it a go.

Château d’Ebblinghem is NST’s very own 19th century French country house set in a rural location 8km east of St Omer in North West France, and just under 3 hours from Brussels and Paris. Speciﬁcally renovated to provide a superb standard of accommodation for school and youth groups. It oﬀers onegroup accommodation, your own on-site Group Co-ordinator, excellent recreational facilities and organised evening activities. See page 24 for more details on the area.

MEININGER - Across Europe including London, Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Brussels & Amsterdam:

Teacher feedback

We can arrange for your group to ﬂy from a range of regional airports across Ireland and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible. An NST representative will also meet you at your Irish departure airport and help you at check-in.

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You’re in Safe Hands We’ve been totally committed to providing the highest possible standards for safety and ﬁnancial security since 1996. Our approach to safety management will oﬀer the reassurance we know is of utmost importance to both you and to parents.

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You’ll have ﬁnancial protection from the moment you book to your safe return with NST because we are fully bonded through the Commission for Aviation, ABTA and ATOL. This is the best way for you to protect parents’ money and give yourself peace of mind. And don’t forget - if you book direct with the airline, you may not be covered.

School Tour Safety Programme NST are proud of their strict and thorough veriﬁed Safety Management System. For your protection, this covers: ✔ 24 hour emergency cover ✔ Group Leader Inspection Visit ✔ Excursions & visit assessment ✔ Audited accommodation & transport ✔ Practical safety & risk assessment guidance booklets NST is an assured member of the UK’s School Travel Forum (STF), an awarding body for the prestigious Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge and the UK’s benchmark provider for good school tours. This means that you can book your trip with conﬁdence, meet your due diligence and reduce the amount of external paperwork necessary. We can also assist you with your own risk assessments by providing inspection visits and a practical guidance booklet to save you valuable time.

Visit Before You Go To be sure you’re getting exactly the right tour before you travel, you’ll qualify for a two night complimentary B&B‡ stay for two people in your group’s accommodation. You’ll be able to try out your chosen accommodation and conﬁdently complete your own risk assessments.

Teacher feedback

"Great value for money, timed excellently, students never had time to get bored. We will deﬁnitely revisit this tour to Scotland in the future." Ms Dunleavy, Co. Galway

"I do not know how NST could do a better job than they already do! I could not have had more help, guidance and support - this has deﬁnitely been my best trip so far - and this is due in no small part to NST." Mr Mills, Co. Antrim

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Value All the Way We know that in today’s economic climate it can be diﬃcult to get the numbers you need to run a school trip. We work hard to make parents’ money go further and budgeting easier with prices that are clear at the outset. We won’t add any extra costs once you’ve booked.

Early Booking Discount Save your group up to €1000/£1000 (based on a group size of 40 paying passengers) when you book before 31st October 2013. That’s a €25/£25 per person saving for overseas tours with a minimum of 3 nights’ accommodation.

Refer a Friend to NST & get €250/£250 Recommend a colleague or teacher from any school and when they book a tour, we’ll give you €250/£250. Just ask them to quote ‘refer a friend’ scheme when they enquire.

€500/£500 Multi Tour Bonus

Visit Before You Go ‡

Enjoy a two night complimentary B&B stay for two people in your group’s accommodation.

If your school books two or more tours with NST for travel in the same school year, your school will earn a bonus of €500/£500 !

Small Group Numbers Struggling with numbers for your school tour? NST have helped a number of schools who have smaller numbers. Please contact one of our Tour Advisors today who can help to reduce costs. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Early Booking Discounts still apply to small groups We now have smaller coaches in many destinations We can pre-book public transport in many cities - saving you time and money Join up with other classes or subjects in your school and we can work your itinerary around this Join up with another local school and travel together

Remember - small groups can still travel at excellent prices with NST.

Teacher feedback

"I will deﬁnitely use NST again for my next school trip as we got excellent service and value for money." Ms Louden, Co. Derry

"We were particularly impressed with the fact that NST enabled us to establish a payment plan that allowed more pupils to participate in our tour as the recession has hit hard." Ms Patterson, Co. Antrim

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Dublin

Dublin Take your school group to Dublin and enjoy the amazing visits that are educational, cultural and fun. With such a diverse range of activities, museums and guided tours available and with excellent access from all over Ireland, this is a perfect destination for all group sizes and ages.

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Key Visits

Key Visits Most requested

One of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe covering some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland’s emergence as a modern nation from the 1780s to the 1920s.

Glasnevin Cemetery Guided Tour & Museum The tour visits the ﬁnal resting place of Daniel O'Connell, Michael Collins, Eamon DeValera and many of the other people who have shaped Ireland's history. There is a new state of the art museum which complements the tour.

GAA Museum & Croke Park Stadium Enjoy a stadium guided tour including a short historical tour focusing on the ancient origins of hurling, the birth and the development of the GAA and early links with revolutionary nationalism.

Viking Splash Tour This is a great way to see the sights of Dublin - both on land and water! Pass by sights such as St Patrick's and Christchurch cathedrals, Trinity College, Government Buildings and Georgian Dublin. Splash into the water at the newly developed Grand Canal Docklands where the recording studio of U2 can be seen.

Dublin Zoo Dublin Zoo’s education department offers a range of exciting, interactive and structured educational programmes, workshops and resources, tailored to meet the specific needs of all learners. Curriculum linked programmes for schools are offered throughout the year led by specialist teachers. Contact NST for more details.

History Tours for Schools

More Visits • Guided walking tours • Dáil Éireann • Pearse Museum

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Derry Explore a variety of topics from historical, cultural and religious perspectives such as The Apprentice Boys of Derry, religious aﬃliation, cultural identity, ecumenism and cultural responses to “The Troubles”. Students can also explore the Complexity of Regions and Culture & Identity as part of the Geography curriculum.

Add Some History & Geography Visits Key Visits The Museum of Free Derry & Bogside Murals Includes a guided tour of the exhibition, which outlines the people’s story of government oppression, the struggle for civil rights, the Battle of the Bogside, internment, Free Derry and Bloody Sunday. Your group will then be taken on a short walking tour of the Bogside Murals.

The Tower Museum The Story of Derry exhibition at the Tower Museum uses a wide range of techniques and artefacts to narrate the Derry story from monastic times to today.

Walking Tour of the City Take a walking tour of the city walls with a registered tour guide to highlight the city’s rich heritage and with a particular focus on the contemporary history. The tour will use the city walls as a backdrop to illustrate the recent past.

The Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall The Memorial Hall is the world headquarters of the Apprentice Boys of Derry organisation, one of the so called ’loyal’ institutions and it is one of the ﬁnest buildings standing on the West Wall overlooking the Brandywell and Bogside.

More visits • St Columb's Cathedral

• Heritage Tower

Curriculum Link History

• Politics and Society in Northern Ireland, 1949 – 1993

Geography • The Complexity of Regions • Culture and Identity

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Belfast With a wide range of History based visits, an NST tour to Belfast is a great opportunity to explore Politics and Society in Northern Ireland ﬁrst hand. Additionally History students can beneﬁt from our Belfast Blitz tours. Belfast also has a great choice of cultural visits to excite students studying a variety of topics including the newly opened Titanic Belfast® which has brought new life to the Titanic Quarter.

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Key Visits

Titanic Belfast

W5 – Science Exhibition

Visit the birthplace of the Titanic. The newly opened Titanic Belfast® is an unmissable visit in any tour of Northern Ireland.

Guided Tours

An award-winning science and discovery centre at Odyssey in Belfast. A magical place with exhibitions and workshops that place learning in context and provide memorable learning experiences for students and great ideas for teachers.

Shankill and Falls Road Tours - Take in the history of two of the most aﬀected areas of Belfast throughout the troubles.

Lagan Valley LeisurePlex

The Belfast Blitz & WWII Tours - Your group will be taken on an intriguing tour of the sites of the Belfast blitz.

The LeisurePlex boasts the largest leisure pool of its kind in Northern Ireland, with some of the fastest, longest and wettest water rides in Ireland.

Crumlin Road Gaol

Curriculum Link

This gaol dates back to 1845 and closed its doors as a working prison in 1996. After extensive renovations the gaol has re-opened for public tours.

Science Tours for Schools

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School groups can visit the Parliament Buildings for a 2 hour presentation, activity and tour.

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London - Great reasons to visit... ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Choose from a vast range of curriculum-linked visits, many with free entrance Pack a lot into your itinerary, with minimal time out of the classroom Join up with another subject group in your school – increase student numbers and lower the cost Travel by coach and ferry or by air with regional departures from Ireland Value for money destination

We'll Build Your Itinerary from Scratch Whatever your learning objectives or subject, we’ll create an expertly planned itinerary that ﬁts your needs precisely. As London experts we can advise on a great range of visit options to make every second count. Below you’ll ﬁnd an example of our most popular itinerary.

Our most popular itinerary

London 3 day tours MORNING

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Morning ﬂight from Ireland Guided tour of London

Science Museum Natural History Museum

Jack the Ripper Tour

Day 2

London Dungeon Thames River Cruise

Flight on the EDF Energy London Eye Madame Tussauds

West End Theatre Show

Day 3

Shakespeare's Globe Tour

Free time for some shopping and exploring

Return ﬂight to Ireland

Teacher feedback

"Thank you to Louise for her patience, professionalism and arranging an action packed tour which our students will remember forever." Ms Smyth, Co. Antrim, Tour to London

Add Some Cultural & Leisure Visits London Dungeons

A Blue Badge expert guide will board your coach and really bring this extraordinary city to life for your group.

Discover the all new, bigger and bolder London Dungeon, with a full cast of 20 brilliant actors in 18 new shows, rich sets, special eﬀects and 2 new exciting rides, we’ll take you on a unique 90-minute thrill-ﬁlled journey through 1000 years of London’s murky past.

EDF Energy London Eye Your group will gain a wonderful new perspective of London from the London Eye. This striking structure oﬀers views of up to 30 miles across the city!

Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour Highly recommended Warner Bros. Studio Tour London provides an amazing new opportunity to explore the magic of Harry Potter ™ films – the most successful film series of all time. This unique walking tour takes you behind-the-scenes and showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props. Learn about the special effects and discover the Great Hall, Dumbledore’s office and Diagon Alley.

Madame Tussauds

Thames River Cruise Take a cruise on the river to see some of London’s best-loved sights. Your students will gain an insight into the many layers of history that have built up along the river, from the Houses of Parliament and Tower Bridge to the EDF Energy London Eye.

Wembley Tour Visit the new stadium and take a 90-minute tour. See England’s changing rooms, the players’ warm-up zone, dugouts and much more!

Thorpe Park THORPE PARK welcomes you to the UK’s most thrilling classroom! Students can test the theories of Einstein on some of the fastest rollercoasters on Earth!

Evening Entertainment: • Jack the Ripper Tours

• Ice Skating

• Bowling

• Cinema or BFI IMAX

Also suitable for theme parks & music tours

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With 14 zones, over 300 wax ﬁgures and the amazing Marvel Super Heroes 4D Movie Experience, Madame Tussauds London combines glitz and glamour with incredible history.

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Add Some Theatre & Workshop Visits Most Popular Shows Wicked

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War Horse

Tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz. The spectacular production and incredible story inspires discussion about propaganda, tolerance, bullying and friendship.

This epic is based on the celebrated novel by the Children’s Laureate (2003-05) Michael Morpurgo. Actors working with magniﬁcent, life-sized puppets by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company lead us on a gripping journey through history.

The Lion King

Matilda the Musical

Disney’s award-winning musical combines dazzling staging and wildly creative costumes, masks and puppets. The result is a theatrical experience like no other, which is guaranteed to capture the imaginations of your students and to teach them about the wonderful world of live theatre.

Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC’s production of Matilda the Musical has now opened in London to critical acclaim. Your group will be delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

Billy Elliot

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

Based on the international smash-hit ﬁlm, this is a heartwarming story of a young boy who discovers a passion that will change his life forever. Billy Elliot the Musical is an inspirational and feel-good celebration of one young boy’s struggle to realise his dream against all the odds.

Roald Dahl’s deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka comes to life through ingenious stagecraft in a brand new West End musical directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes.

Les Misérables Educational Resource Packs A number of West End shows produce free Educational Resource packs that groups can use prior to and after seeing their show of choice. BETTY BLUE

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Location: Aldwych, THEATRE WC2B 4LD Nearest Underground: Times: Eve: Mon-Sat Charing Cross 19:30 Mat: Thu Duration: 2h & Sat 14:30 40m Suitable for age: 8+ Betty is an adorable pig who is being illegally local dignitaries reared to ensure can celebrate the forthcoming that the a lavish banquet Royal Wedding while with Mackintosh transformseveryone else makes do with Spam. Cameron Alan Bennett’s an utterly British comedy ﬁlm musical full of eccentric characters A Private Function into and a witty score. MUSICAL

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WYNDHAM’S Location: Charing THEATRE Cross Road, Nearest Underground: WC2H 0DA Times: Eve: Mon-Sat Leicester Square 19:30 Mat: Sat Duration: 2h 14:30 30m Suitable for age: TBC David Tennant ﬁrst time in a and Catherine Tate appear brand new production together on stage comedy Much Ado About Nothing, of William Shakespeare’sfor the plays which reminds timeless one of Shakespeare’s us all of the failings condition in our greatest and triumphs never ending of the human search for perfect love.

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AIR THEATRE Location: Inner Circle, Nearest Underground: Regent’s Park, NW1 4NP OPENS: Barbican Times: Mon 2nd July 2011 – Wed, Fri & Sun 13:30 Sat Duration: TBC 09:45 & Sun Suitable for 10:00 age: TBC The fantastical adventures of over, as The Open Pericles is re-imagined for those aged plays for younger Air Theatre continues to six adapt William across the sea, audiences. Dashing prince Shakespeare’sand Pericles sets out and shipwreckswhere he ﬁnds adventure on a voyage and a stand in his way, and won’t be denied but our hero is beautiful princess. Enemies bold, with good by adversity. on his side, DRAMA

GARRICK THEATRE Location: Charing Cross Road, Nearest Underground: WC2H 0HH Leicester Square Times: Eve: Mon - Sat 19:30 Mat: Duration: 2h Thu & Sat 14:30 30m Suitable for age: 12+ Comic

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play by George Bernard Shaw Rupert Everett which inspired stars as Professor the ﬁlm My Fair Kara Tointon Higgins and Lady. as Eliza Doolittle. Strictly Come expert who makes Dancing winner The famous play tells the story a bet with a fellow cockney ﬂower of a phonetics seller as an English gentleman that he can pass off a simple lady by giving her elocution lessons.

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ROYAL HAYMARKET Location: Haymarket, Nearest Underground:SW1Y 4HT Piccadilly Circus Times: Eve: Mon – Sat 19:30 Mat: Duration: TBC Thu & Sat 14:30 Suitable for age: TBC Trevor Nunn directs Tom Stoppards Set within the Rosencrantz and plot Guildenstern. Guildenstern are of William Shakespeares Hamlet, Rosencrantz Danish prince two minor characters who are and - with the childhood friends and exception of a story oblivious of the few to the dramatic events gripping short scenes - act out their the kingdom around them.

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SHAFTESBURY Location: Shaftesbury THEATRE Nearest Underground: Avenue, WC2H 8DP OPENS: 31st Holborn/Tottenham August 2011 Times: Eve: Mon Court Road Duration: TBC Thurs 19:30, Fri 20:30 & Sat 20:00 Mat: Fri Suitable for 17:30 & Sat 16:00 age: 5+ The new jukebox musical that a gritty and romantic sets the glam rock hits of the storyline, set Rock of Ages 1980s to on LA’s famous score includes Sunset Strip. the hair metal ‘WeBuilt This The hits: ‘Here I Go City’, ‘The Final Again’, ‘Don’t Stop Believin’’. Countdown’, ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’ and

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THEATRE ROYAL

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Eve: Mon & Wed - Sat 19:30 Mat: Duration: 2h Thu, Sat & Sun 15m Suitable for 15:00 age: 5+ Based on the Dreamworks ﬁlm, blown musical after a successfulShrek comes to the West End as a full will star Nigel Broadway run Lindsay Blackwood (Donkey) (Shrek), Amanda Holden and US Tour. The UK version (Princess Fiona), and Nigel Harman feature all new Richard (Lord songs as well as the classic Farquaad). The show will anthem ‘I’m A Believer’.

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ENTERTAINMENT

AMBASSADORS

Location: West Street Nearest Underground: WC2H 9ND Leicester Square Times: Eve: Mon & Thu-Sat 20:00, Sun 18:00 Duration: 1h 45m (no interval) Mat: Thu, Sat & Sun 15:00 Suitable for A celebration age: 5+ of rhythm, taking and kitchen sinks everyday objects and using them such as dustbin to produce heart lids pounding beats.

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Location: Shaftesbury LYRIC Nearest Underground: Avenue W1V 7HA Piccadilly Circus Times: Eve: Tue-Fri 19:30, Sat 16:00 & 20:00, Duration: 2h 30m Sun 15:30 & Suitable for 19:30 age: 5+ Containing classics from Thriller, the biggest Thriller Live is an energetic selling album retrospective of all time, career, including of Jacko’s entire the classics I recording Earth Song. Want You Back, Billie Jean, Bad and

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Location: Tottenham DOMINION Nearest Underground:Court Road W1P 0AG Times: Eve: Mon-Sat Tottenham Court Road 19:30 Mat: Sat Duration: 2h and last Wed 40m of every month Suitable for age: 8+ 14:30 An hilarious, futuristic dazzling spectacular, story by Ben Elton is brought to life in this One of the biggest driven by over thirty of Queen’s classic shows in the rockers. year at the Dominion West End, We Will Rock You and shows no is in its 9th sign of stopping.

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Location: West MARTIN’S Street Nearest Underground: WC2H 9NH Leicester Square Times: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Tue 15:00 Duration: 2h 20m Sat 16:00 Suitable for age: 10+ The world’s longest running play ever, now never cease to be enthralled in its by Agatha Christie’s59th year. People a must see for everyone. murder mystery,

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OPEN AIR THEATRE Location: Inner Circle, Nearest Underground: Regent’s Park, NW1 4NP Times: Eve: Mon-Sat Barbican 19:45 Mat: Wed, Duration: TBC Thu & Sat 14:15 Suitable for age: 11+ When a group of schoolboys are stranded on to keep order and a fed by superstitiousspeed a rescue descend into desert island, their attempts a savage power fears. Directed recommended struggle by Timothy for younger audiences.ages 11+, with some scenes Sheader, Lord of the Flies is that may be frightening for

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Location: St OF YORKS Martins Nearest Underground:Lane, WC2N 4BG CLOSES: 16th Times: Eve: Tue-Thu Leicester Square July 2011 20:00 Fri-Sat Duration: 1h 19:00 & 21.30 20m (No Interval) Mat: Sun 17:00 Suitable for Ghost Stories age: 15+ is hosted by Andy presents the Nyman (Derren audience leading to numerous with a petrifying lecture Brown collaborator) who about spooky stories interviewed over of some of the the paranormal the course of subjects he that ‘Ghost Stories’ his career. contains moments WARNING: Please be has advised of extreme shock and tension.

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Location: St THEATRE Martin’s Nearest Underground:Lane, WC2N 4AH Times: Eve: Mon-Sat Leicester Square 20:00 Mat: Thu Duration: 1h & Sat 15:00 30m no interval Suitable for T age: 10+ he story of how recording studio Sam Phillips brought Elvis to create a night Presley back Cash, Carl Perkins to the and Jerry Lee of unforgettable music with hits, including Lewis. Featuring Johnny ‘Blue Suede over 20 classic Balls of Fire’, Shoes’, ‘I Walk ‘Hound Dog’ the Line’, ‘Fever’, and ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ ‘Great On’

HER MAJESTY’S Location: Haymarket Nearest Underground:SW1Y 4QR Times: Eve: Mon-Sat Piccadilly Circus 19:30 Mat: Tue Duration: 2h & Sat 14:30 30m Suitable for age: 6+ A ndrew Lloyd Webber’s magniﬁcent enters its 25th The Phantom Year in the West of the Opera songs ‘Music End featuring of the Night’, ‘All I Ask Of You’ the unforgettable and ‘Angel of Music’.

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MUSICAL PALACE Location: Shaftesbury Nearest Underground: Avenue W1V 8AY Leicester Square Times: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Thu & Sat Duration: 2h 40m 14:30 Suitable for age: 15+ P riscilla is one to glitter, wigs musical that has it all. From and comedy and your breath away. heels, mixed in with stunning romance costumes classics, including The show is packed with a bus-load of to take ‘I Will Survive’, many more. Currently dance ‘Colour starring Alf Stewart My World’, ‘Go West’ ﬂoor and from Home & Away.

Location: Catherine Street, WC2B Nearest Underground: 5LA Covent Garden/Holborn Times: Eve: Tue-Thu & Sat 19:30 Duration: 1h 30m (No Interval) Fri 20:30 Mat: Wed & Sat 15:00, Fri 17:30 Suitable for The story of age: TBC Emma, husband Robert’s a woman caught in the centre close friend of a love triangle After carrying with her on the affair for Jerry, who is married to a woman several years, husband, unbeknown named Judith. Emma ﬁnally confesses to her married to 1968, with the relationships and lover. The plot runs backwards to her deceptions unfolding from 1977 in reverse.

Location: Catherine Street, WC2B Nearest Underground: 5LA Covent Garden/Holborn Times: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Thu & Sat Duration: TBC 15:00 Suitable for age: TBC Dominic West stars as the sharp-tongued Gray comedy. protagonist in Ben this classic Simon go according to Butley is a strong-headed academic whose if this is the way plan. Caught in a spiral of self-destruction, life does not his life’s going Butley decides suffers too! to be he’s going to make sure everyone else

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The productions featured here are just some of the most popular options for school groups in London - but don't forget we can book any show for your group.

Location: 31 OF WALES Coventry Nearest Underground: Street W1D 6AS Piccadilly Circus Times: Eve: Mon-Thu & Sat 19:30 Fri 20:30 Duration: 2h 45m Mat: Fri 17:00 Suitable for Sat 15:00 age: 5+ A bride, a mother, three potential fathers this hilarious and an story a Greek paradise of love and coming to terms ageing girl band drive with island, Mamma out, with the Mia! is the ultimatethe past. Set on timeless tunes feel-good night of Abba to get you on your feet.

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Location: Earlham THEATRE Street, WC2 Nearest Underground: 9HU Leicester Square OPENS: 18th Times: Eve: October 2011 Tue – Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed & Sat Duration: TBC 14:30 Sun 15:00 Suitable for age: TBC T he parents of Matilda have they would discover no interest in their daughter. see her as nothing that she is incredibly If they did gifted. Unfortunately but a nuisance pursuing their and a very special own interests. Then one would much rather spendthey day Matilda power and decides time teach the grown-ups it’s time to get discovers she has a lesson. her own back and

Location: Strand SAVOY WC2R 0ET Nearest Underground: Times: Eve: Mon-Sat Charing Cross 19:30 Mat: Thu Duration: 2h & Sat 14:30 30m Suitable for age: 4+ Denise Van Outen stars as Elle Woods’ salon production of Legally friend in the London the story of blonde Blonde. A huge hit on Broadway, the sorority queen show tells she tries to win back her boyfriend Elle’s journey through law school as Warner.

Location: Piccadilly CRITERION Circus W1Y Nearest Underground: 4XA Times: Eve: Mon-Sat Piccadilly Circus 20:00 Mat: Wed Duration: 2h 15:00 Sat 16:00 00m Suitable for age: 6+ Hilarious stage adaptation of Hitchcock’s F our outstanding 1935 classic actors play a thriller. single scene from the legendaryminimum of 150 roles, ensuring ﬁlm is included. every

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PRINCE EDWARD Location: Old Compton Nearest Underground: Street W1D 4HS Leicester Square Times: Eve: Tue-Sat 19:30 Mat: Tue Duration: 2h & Sat 15:00 Sun 30m 17:00 Suitable for age: 12+ D iscover the legendary story of a group of the wrong side working class of boys from music phenomenathe tracks who become one of the biggest of all time - Frankie pop Valli and The Four Seasons!

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Location: The ADELPHI Strand, Nearest Underground:WCR 0NS Times: Eve: Mon-Sat Charing Cross 19:30 Mat: Wed Duration: 2h & Sat 14:30 30m Suitable for age: 10+ Billed as the sequel Opera, Love Never to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s York’s Coney Island Dies moves the story forward The Phantom of the 10 years. Set Christine Daae, New York after in Christine receives husband Raoul and son Gustave New an offer to perform travel to from The Phantom.

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album Dreamboats 1960s are brought and Petticoats, songs from the attention of their to life as young musicians Bobby and Norman 1950s and infatuated female Laura and soon compete for the fans. That is until after by Eddie Cochrane, they meet, rock’n’roll stardom they encounter the beautiful Billy Fury, The beckons. Featuring Shadows, Roy Orbison and Chuck classics Berry.

Oscar winning story. New York ﬁlm, Ghost the Musical is a compelling is mugged and couple, Sam & Molly are love hit the next, Sam fatally injured. Trapped as by disaster one night when a ghost between realises that Sam Molly psychic, Sam this world and tries desperately is now in danger. With the help of a to warn his ﬁancée. phoney

LION KING

Location: Wellington Nearest Underground:Street WC2E 7DA Covent Garden Times: Eve: Tue-Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed, Duration: 2h Sat & Sun14:30 30m Suitable for age: 5+ Classic family tale of puppetry and brought with splendour to the visual effects, Elton John makes and a sweeping West End stage. Use score by Tim this musical stand in a league Rice and of its own.

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Location: Northumberland PLAYHOUSE Avenue WC2N Nearest Underground: 5DE Embankment Times: Eve: Mon-Fri 19:30 Sat 20:00 Mat: Duration: 2h Thu 15:00 Sat 30m Suitable for 16:00 age: 7+ Inspired by the

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comedy by Peter written by Ken Sham and Brad Ludwig. The show Carroll based Tito Merelli who on the play is incapacitated tells the story of a famous night of a massive opera at the ﬁnal dress production. Facing rehearsal before singer named manager is determined the opening a that the show huge ﬁnancial loss, the company’s must go on. Starring Matthew Kelly. general

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Location: Earlham Street WC2H Nearest Underground: 9HU Times: Eve: Mon-Thu Covent Garden & Sat 20:00 Fri Duration: 2h 20:30 Mat: Fri 15m 17:00 Sat 15:00 Suitable for age: 10+ A twisted tale of murder, greed, corruption, treachery, washed violence, adultery down with a choreography. jazzy score and and eye-popping Fosse

OPEN AIR THEATRE Location: Inner Circle, Nearest Underground: Regent’s Park, NW1 4NP OPENS: Baker Times: Eve: 28th July 2011 Mon – Sat 19:45 Street Mat: Thu & Sat Duration: TBC 14:15 Suitable for age: TBC Bobby Child is mother to shut the son of a rich banking family when Bobby down a failing provincial theatre.who is sent by his falls for the manager’s Things get complicated show to keep daughter and the banks happy. decides to put ‘Someone To on a Watch Over Me’ Famous songs include ‘I Got Rhythm’, and ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’.

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Location: Shaftesbury QUEEN’S Nearest Underground: Avenue W1V 8BA Piccadilly Circus Times: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed & Sat Duration: 3h 00m 14:30 Suitable for age: 7+ 25 years on and still the world’s musical. An epic most popular and longest running and against the backdrop emotional tale of love and revenge of the French set breathtaking music and sensational Revolution, brought to life by acting.

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Location: 2 Charing PHOENIX Cross Rd WC2H Nearest Underground: 0JP Tottenham Court Times: Eve: Road or Leicester Mon-Sat 19:45 Mat: Thu 15:00 Duration: 2h Square 45m Sat 16:00 Suitable for age: 12+ N ow in its 23rd triumphant year, Liverpudlian Willy Russell’s twins separated gripping tale at birth is still of thousands. about tugging at the Featuring the songs ‘Marilyn heartstrings Not True’. Monroe’ and ‘Tell Me It’s

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Location: Victoria PALACE Street SW1E Nearest Underground: 5EA Victoria Times: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Thu & Sat Duration: 3h 00m 14:30 Suitable for age: 12+ S et against the backdrop of the miners’ strike Elliot is the dramatic, of the 1980’s, funny and dance. Based Billy on the hit 2000 moving story of a boy’s aspirations twist with a fantastic ﬁlm, Billy Elliot to on stage is given score by Elton a new John.

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Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production is indisputably the world's most popular musical seen by over 60 million people worldwide. This spectacular adaptation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece continues to thrill audiences night after night.

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Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed Duration: 2h & Sat 14:30 45m Suitable for age: 8+ The untold story of biggest successes the witches of Oz has become as it enters its one of London’s of good witch third year in the Glinda music and spectacularand wicked witch Elphaba West End. The lives are driven by special effects. fantastic Starring Lee Mead as Fiyero.

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Location: Argyll PALLADIUM Street, Nearest Underground: W1V 1AD Oxford Circus Times: Eve: Tue 19:00, Wed-Sat Duration: 2h 19:30 Mat: Wed 30m & Sat 14:30 Sun Suitable for age: 3+ 15:00 Join Dorothy, along with the Scarecrow, the Lion in Andrew Tin City to seek the Lloyd Webber’s new musical, Man and the cowardly Wicked Witch Wizard’s help. The only thing as they travel to the Emerald of as well as new the West. The show includesthat stands in their way is additional songs. original songs from the ﬁlm Starring Michael Crawford.

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WATERLOO Location: Waterloo, STATION SE1 8SW Nearest Underground: Waterloo Times: Eve: Tue-Sun 19:30 Mat: Thu, Sat Duration: 2h & Sun 14:30 20m Suitable for age: 4+ The Railway

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Children tells Peter and Phyllis, the unforgettable who become almost daily, fascinated bytale of three siblings, Bobbie, they soon encounter the local the famous red petticoat scene many dramas along railway. Visiting production returns the once again towhere Phyllis tries to stop way, including Eurostar site. Waterloo Station disaster. within the formerThe

ARTEFACT EXHIBITION

Location: Peninsula Square, SE10 Nearest Underground: 0DX North Greenwich Times: Mon-Sun 11:00, 13:00, Duration: N/A 15:00 & 17:00 Suitable for age: 3+ Titanic: The Artefact

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Exhibition takes 1912, exploring visitors on a Upon entrance, the remarkable story of poignant journey the world’s most each visitor is back passenger. Following given a replica famous ocean to boarding a timeline through liner. the story of the the life of the pass of an actual vessel’s construction, course, the Ship’s what life was Titanic, visitors learn ill-fated ending. like on board and, of

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Location: Drury NEW LONDON Lane Nearest Underground:WC2B 5PW Covent Garden Times: Eve: Mon, Wed-Sat 19:30 Tue 19:00 Duration: 2h 40m Mat: Thu & Sat Suitable for 14:30 age: 10+ The

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sensational young Albert, War Horse tells the story of Joey, a farm cavalry duringwho goes on a dramatic horse belonging to mission to ﬁnd WWI. Unable to forget adventure after being sold Joey, Albert embarks his friend into the created and on a dangerous operated by and bring him home. Using transfers to the the South African life-size puppets West End after Handspring company, two sell out seasons at the NationalWar Horse Theatre.

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Location: Russell FORTUNE Street WC2B Nearest Underground: 5HH Covent Garden Times: Eve: Mon-Sat 20:00 Mat: Tue 15:00 Duration: 2h 00m Sat 16:00 Suitable for age: 12+ Legendary chiller now in its 21st year. A solicitor recalls his visit to a dead woman’s ghosts of the past in one of house to exorcise the most frightening you are ever the likely to have. theatre experiences

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Location: Shaftesbury APOLLO THEATRE Nearest Underground: Avenue, W1V 7HD OPENS: 6th July Times: Eve: Mon-Sat Piccadilly Circus 2011 19:30 Mat: Wed Duration: 2h & Sat 14:30 20m Suitable for age: 10+ Prime Minister Principal Private Jim Hacker, Cabinet Secretary Secretary Bernard Sir Humphrey with the only prospect Appleby and Woolley his of salvation coming face a country in ﬁnancial some hilariously meltdown, from morally dubious comic consequences. sitcom by original allies, leading The play is adapted scriptwriters from the classic to Anthony Jay TV and Jonathan Lynn.

You’ll ﬁnd a full list of current West End shows on our website. Visit our English, Drama & Performing Arts school trips to London page, select the Visits tab and click on the link to download our complete West End Show Guide which contains production overviews, showing times and more.

Key Visits & Workshops Shakespeare’s Globe As an oﬃcial “Friend of the Globe”, NST can oﬀer you fantastic group rates on tickets for Shakespeare performances, Behind-the-Scenes historic theatre tour, an exhibition of Shakespeare’s life, tailor made interactive workshops and live demonstrations including Stage-Fighting and Elizabethan Dressing.

Central School of Speech & Drama Workshops Only available with NST These workshops have been designed speciﬁcally for NST by this well-known London drama school, and can be tailored to your exact requirements. Workshops include: • Working as a Performer in a Soap • Musical Theatre • Stanislavski Psychophysical Acting

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Stage School Workshops NST Stage School workshops are delivered by qualiﬁed teaching artists (so you can get involved too!) and can be tailored to your chosen show as well as your curriculum requirements. Most workshops include a 30 minute Q&A session with a West End performer. Workshops include: • Stage Combat • West End 101 • West End Dance and much more...

• Song in Performance • Shakespeare 2000 • Theatre Improvisation

Theatre Tours & Backstage Tours Our tours oﬀer an exciting glimpse into the workings of London’s top theatres and will leave your group truly awe-inspired! Tours include: • Shakespeare’s Globe • National Theatre • The Phantom’s Lair

• Theatre Royal, Drury Lane • Royal Opera House • Les Misérables Backstage Tour

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• Step by Step • Puppetry Now • Behind the Mask

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HMS Belfast

Guided Olympic Site Coach & Walking Tour

Discover the stories behind this warship from WWII and beyond. Imagine sleeping in one of the tightly packed hammocks during duties in Arctic waters, or being stationed deep in the bowels of the ship when she opened ﬁre in support of Allied troops on D-Day.

HALF & FULL DAY OPTION AVAILABLE Come and witness the legacy of London 2012 and see the Olympic Park area following the exciting urban regeneration programme which transformed the face of East London. Your Blue Badge guide can take you even closer to the venues, driving right next to the Velodrome, the BMX track, and the Olympic and the Paralympic Villages. Tours can be tailored to a group's speciﬁc requirements.

Tower of London Help to develop students’ understanding on the nature of authority and attitudes to crime and punishment in the early modern period. As well as dealing with imprisonment, it also gives an ideal opportunity for a more in-depth study of Guy Fawkes and his attempt to destroy the Houses of Parliament in 1605.

ISIS Education Centre This environmental education facility at the heart of Hyde Park offers sessions for students on various relevant topics including ecology and sustainability. Sessions on offer provide a fieldwork adventure for students in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens whilst the Isis Education Centre provides a base for up to 60 students at any one time, to examine their findings closer using a variety of state of the art facilities and interactive equipment.

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• The Jewish Museum

• Churchill War Rooms

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Add Some Art & Design Visits Key Visits Tate Modern Many works at The Tate are highly applicable to all school levels. Themes include landscapes, environment, still life, action, and the body. Study services include gallery tours, talks and workshops.

National Gallery This gallery houses a collection of Old Masters’ works from the early Renaissance onwards. The ﬁve ﬂoors and wings are arranged chronologically, making it easy for your students to track artistic progression. Examples include Giotto, Duccio, and many more.

Victoria & Albert Museum Focusing on the history of costume, with particular interest to textiles students. The holdings of ceramics, glass, costumes, jewellery, furniture, sculpture, prints and photographs are among the largest and most comprehensive in the world.

More Key Visits • The Hayward Gallery

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• National Portrait Gallery • Saatchi Gallery

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Hands-On Forensic Science Lectures

The Business of Wimbledon Guided Tour

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These single-session, forensic science-themed lectures take an in-depth and fascinating look at forensic disciplines. These interactive and captivating sessions will be delivered by a forensic, medical or legal expert and will involve a supplementary practical component.

L’Oreal Young Scientist Centre

Highly recommended

The centre has a fascinating range of full and half day workshops including:

Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising

• Extract your own DNA • Bacterial Evolution • High Velocity Eggsporter

Featuring over 12,000 original items from the unique Robert Opie Collection, here your group will discover how well-loved brands have evolved through creative use of packaging and advertising and how the public has evolved with them. Free worksheets available.

• Make & test your own shampoo • A Question of Taste • Forensics Workshop

Centre of the Cell Placing science in context, this is the ﬁrst science education centre in the world to be located within medical laboratories. Students will experience unique science shows, digital interactive games, human specimens and interactive microscopes.

More Key Visits • Natural History Museum

• Thorpe Park Engineering Workshops

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This seminar aims to provide an overview of the BBFC’s history and function, followed by an interactive segment using film clips which gives students the chance to debate and discuss how and why films are classified.

BBC Broadcasting House Tour

• London Metal Exchange

• Business of Football – Chelsea FC Tour

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British Board of Film Classiﬁcation

Following a tour of this magniﬁcent cathedral and crypt, students will take part in a workshop to discuss the challenges faced by this multi-purpose place of prayer and worship, business, venue for tourism and centre for the arts. A panel discussion can also be arranged with staﬀ from departments including marketing, PR, retail and visitor services.

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Science Tours for Schools

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Entertaining and informative guides will bring to life the work of the BBC's brand new, state-of-the-art, multimedia broadcasting centre in the heart of London. Your group will hear about the rich history of the building and the BBC, have a go at reading the news and weather on the interactive news set, and attempt to make your very own radio play complete with music and sound eﬀects.

London Film Museum The London Film Museum is the UK’s only museum of film history and filmmaking. Created with the backing of major studios, distributors and industry professionals, the museum can assist with the teaching of Media & Film Studies, English, ICT, Art, Design & Technology, Music and more, and offers a range of film and animation workshops.

More Key Visits • Harry Potter Warner Bros. Workshops

• London Film Academy Studio Tour

• Guardian Newsroom Workshops

• BFI IMAX Private Screening

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This fascinating visit oﬀers students an intriguing insight into the business behind Wimbledon to discover how the stadium has become the envy of the tennis world. The Business of Wimbledon guided tour includes a talk about the history of the stadium together with a visit to the museum and tour of the grounds.

Visit our website to see our full Business Studies tours range and a sample of our London itinerary.

Flexible Transport Options We offer a range of travel options, including flights and coach & ferry, to suit your group’s exact needs. All our groups, travelling by air, benefit from NST’s airport representative to see-off the group and assist with check-in and any travel queries on departure.

London

Accommodation Popular Options in London On our website you’ll ﬁnd details of our most popular accommodation options in London, including: • MEININGER Hotel London Hyde Park – only available with NST! • YHA Thameside • The Royal National

Accommodation Descriptions To view more detailed accommodation descriptions of our popular options, simply visit: nst.ie/london This is only a sample of our entire range, so for expert advice that’s tailored to your exact needs, speak to one of our Tour Advisors today.

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We can pre-book your meals at our great group prices to help your itinerary run smoothly. Popular options include:

If you choose to use public transport, this capital city’s public transport links make getting from visit to visit easy, so you can be sure of a smooth running itinerary. We can also pre-book and pre-pay for your London Underground tickets before you travel.

• Planet Hollywood • Hard Rock Cafe • Rainforest Cafe • Pizza Express • Pizza Hut • Maxwell’s • Bella Italia • McDonald’s Plus, we can even provide a choice of packed lunches for your group throughout their stay.

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Manchester Exciting things have been happening in Manchester over recent years, and this vibrant city offers lots to see and do. Major touring musicals stop off at the Palace Theatre, MediaCity UK continues to grow, and the exciting tour of Manchester United’s Old Trafford ground is still our most popular visit. Manchester offers a convenient alternative to London for those wishing to travel by coach and ferry.

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Old Traﬀord Stadium Tour

NST Stage School Workshops

BBC TV Centre Tour, Media City

Your students will get a bird's eye view of the pitch, stand in the dugout, visit the changing rooms, walk through the players’ tunnel and visit the museum.

We oﬀer the same workshops in Manchester as in London. NST’s Stage School workshops are delivered by qualiﬁed teaching artists (so you can get involved too!) and can be tailored to your chosen show or curriculum requirements. Workshops include: • Stage Combat • Making a Scene • Step by Step • Song in Performance • West End 101 • Shakespeare 2000.

Take your group on a behind-the-scenes tour to see the news centre, production galleries, and studios. This is a great opportunity to see a working studio environment.

Museums & Galleries Two million people visit Manchester’s awardwinning museums and galleries every year. Options include: • Imperial War Museum North • The Lowry • The Manchester Museum • Urbis • The Whitworth Art Gallery • Museum of Science and Industry • People's History Museum

More Visits & Attractions • Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium Tour • Alton Towers • The Traﬀord Centre & Imax Cinema • Chill Factore

Popular Manchester Theatre Productions • Wicked (12 Sept - 16 Nov 2013) • Singin' in the Rain (9 - 30 Nov 2013) • War Horse (20 Nov 2013 - 19 Feb 2014) • West Side Story (10 Dec 2013 - 4 Jan 2014) • The Mousetrap (17 - 22 Mar 2014)

National Media Museum The museum aims to be the best in the world for inspiring people to learn about, engage with and create media. Workshops & Educational sessions are available. A morning screening in the IMAX cinema is also possible.

More Key Visits • Act2Cam Media Workshops • Guardian Print Centre

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Manchester/Edinburgh

Edinburgh Students can walk down the Royal Mile in the footsteps of some of the best known ﬁgures in Scottish history. Edinburgh Castle takes students to the heart of the nation's history, symbolised in the Honours of Scotland - the Scottish Crown Jewels, on display with the famous Stone of Destiny. Students have a variety of visits to keep their interest from Our Dynamic Earth to Edinburgh Dungeons.

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Edinburgh Castle

Our Dynamic Earth Interactive Experience

An ancient stronghold which dominates the skyline of the city from its position atop Castle Rock. Students can learn about the castle’s role in Scottish history and examine its defences and even hear the ﬁring of the one o’clock gun. Entry includes the National War Museum of Scotland.

Edinburgh’s fantastic interactive science exhibition where you can travel through the history of our planet and catch a glimpse of the future. Journey to the centre of the earth, feel the tremor of an earthquake and wander through an amazing tropical rainforest.

Edinburgh Dungeons

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Be transported back to the darkest moments of Scotland’s history. Live actors, shows, a spooky ride and interactive special eﬀects ensure that students face notorious murderers, wander through the plague-ravaged street or accompany James VI to confront the infamous Sawney Bean.

Enjoy the fascinating Camera Obscura Show, fantastic views of Edinburgh, and ﬁve ﬂoors packed full of an amazing range of optical experiences which have been amusing visitors of all ages and nationalities since 1853.

More Key Visits

• The Royal Yacht Britannia

• Deep Sea World

• Edinburgh Zoo

• Glasgow Science Centre

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Ireland’s No. 1 school tour destination Value for money destination Choose from a vast range of curriculum-linked visits Join up with another subject group – increase student numbers and lower the cost Regional departures from Ireland Disneyland® Paris theme park

We'll Build Your Itinerary from Scratch Whatever your learning objectives or subject, we’ll create an expertly planned itinerary that ﬁts your needs precisely. As Paris experts we can advise on a great range of visit options to make every second count. Below you’ll ﬁnd an example of our most popular itinerary.

Our most popular itinerary

Paris 4 day tour MORNING

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Morning ﬂight from Ireland

Guided sightseeing tour of Paris Eiﬀel Tower

River Seine Cruise

Day 2

Guided tour of Stade de France Visit Montmartre & Sacre Coeur

Louvre Museum Les Invalides & Napolean's Tomb

Montparnasse Tower Aquaboulevard

Day 3

Disneyland® Resort Paris

Day 4

Notre Dame & the Latin Quarter Champs Elysees

Disney Village Free afternoon for shopping and sightseeing

Return ﬂight to Ireland

Teacher feedback

"I have travelled with 2 other operators before during my teaching career, none have the high standards, friendly staﬀ and expertise that we received from NST. The itinerary was well planned and timed. An extremely enjoyable trip." Ms Rocks, Co. Tyrone, Tour to Paris

Add Some Cultural & Leisure Visits Le Stade de France

Highly recommended

Take your students behind the scenes of France’s premier stadium. Take a tour in French or English, of the players' tunnel, changing rooms, security facilities, pitch and museum.

Guided Tour of Paris A tailor-made coach tour of Paris.

Montparnasse 56 Panorama

Château de Versailles

Notre Dame & Île de la Cité

The scene for several historic events including the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Students can tour the Museum of French History before exploring the impressive 250-acre gardens.

This famous cathedral is actually situated on an island. Île de la Cité is considered the birthplace of Paris.

Seine River Boat Cruise An enjoyable river cruise is a safe and relaxing way to see the sights of Paris. Students also learn from the French (or English) commentary on their headsets.

Louvre Museum Discover the Louvre from its beginnings as a royal fortress to the most famous museum in the world today.

Montmartre and Sacré Coeur Montmartre and Sacré Coeur provide excellent free views over Paris.

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Paris’ best-known monument has outstanding views of the city, which on a clear day can stretch for 70 kilometres, giving the chance to pinpoint many landmarks.

This 196m tower has shorter queues than the Eiﬀel Tower and a fabulous view of Paris. The viewpoint tables clearly mark the city’s many famous monuments. There are also a number of audio-visual and interactive facilities to help build language skills and enhance their knowledge of Paris.

Eiﬀel Tower

Aquaboulevard This large aquatic indoor recreational park provides enjoyment and fun for all ages. Beautiful tropical surroundings all year round.

Pompidou Centre The design of this art gallery is a proud example of modern French architecture. Outside, the street artists, musicians and performers and the nearby Stravinsky Fountain is an added bonus.

More Key Visits • Arc de Triomphe • Fragonard Perfumery

Also suitable for theme park & music tours

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Add Some French Language Visits Key Visits Accord Language School Awarded the prestigious French Foreign Language Quality Label, this fabulous language school operates the ‘play and learn’ method of teaching French. Sessions can even take place on the streets of Paris and are tailored to the group’s requirements.

Montparnasse 56 Panorama This 196m tower has shorter queues than the Eiﬀel Tower and a fabulous view of Paris. The viewpoint tables clearly mark the city’s many famous monuments. There are also a number of audio-visual and interactive facilities to help build language skills and enhance your students' knowledge of Paris.

Parc Astérix (Seasonal Opening) This typically French theme park is home to over 30 outside attractions, all based around the famous Astérix comic-strips, and is a fantastic alternative to Disneyland® Paris. Parc Astérix is especially well known for its large variety of roller coasters, and incorporates rides and themes from historic ancient cultures such as the Romans and the Gauls.

Musée Gourmand du Chocolat Students will learn about the history of chocolate making, dating back over 4000 years right up to the modern day, then students can sample some of the delicious products.

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More Key Visits • Guided tour of Paris • Montmartre & Sacré Coeur • Eiﬀel Tower • Paris Story Exhibition

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Add Some History Visits Key Visits Les Invalides Home to Napoleon’s tomb, Les Invalides was originally built as a hospital and retirement home for army veterans. Also home to the French Military museum with excellent galleries on the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars.

Musée Carnavalet The vast museum of the history of Paris is situated in a 16th century town house, the Hotel Carnavalet. This wonderful renaissance building was once the home of the writer Madame de Sevigny and the museum includes an excellent and extensive section on the Revolution.

More Key Visits • Château de Versailles • The Conciergerie

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Add Some Art & Design Visits Key Visits Musée d'Orsay

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There are many curriculum relevant starting points housed here, including the outdoor scenes of Impressionists such as Renoir, Sisley, Pissarro and Monet, to Munch, Klimt and the architectural models of Frank Lloyd Wright. Study services include gallery tours, self guided tours and audio guided tours.

Musée National du Louvre This museum oﬀers seven basic categories, which include Old Master paintings and magniﬁcent antiquities from the Orient, Greece and Egypt. Ideal for studying textiles and Applied Art & Design at all levels. Study services include gallery tours, self guided tours and audio guided tours.

Musée de l’Orangerie Providing a highly original insight into modern art, featuring Cézanne, Renoir, Picasso, Rousseau, Matisse, Derain, and others. Study services include self guided tours, audio guides and screenings.

Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris The historical section allows visitors to gain a new understanding of the major modern movements: Fauvism, Cubism, ﬁrst abstractions, 1920s and 1930s Decorative Arts, Surrealism, Paris School and masters of independent art,1930s Figuration and New Realism.

More Key Visits • Musée du Quai Branly • Musée National Rodin • Maison Européenne de la Photographie

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Add Some Science Visits Key Visits Cité des Sciences (The Science City) The largest science museum in Europe, Cité des Sciences is packed with exhibits exploring man’s experiences with science. Students can explore the varied and interactive exhibitions in Explora to discover more about themes such as light, sounds, genes and movement; watch daily demonstrations and explore the universe with the planetarium.

Musée National d'Histoire Naturelle Housing the Hall of Evolution, the gallery of palaeontology (dinosaurs, giant birds and insects) and the gallery of mineralogy, where more than 600,000 minerals, giant crystals and royal precious stones can be seen.

Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace

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At the oldest aeronautics museum in the world, students have the opportunity to discover the principles of ﬂight in air and space and the technology behind it through interactive exhibits.

Palais de la Découverte (The Palace of Discovery) The Palace of Discovery aims to explore scientiﬁc laws, including electrostatics, radioactivity, and chemistry. Your students will learn by participating in experiments led by the scientists. There are separate rooms devoted to astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology and medicine in which your group can carry out experiments for themselves!

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Both Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park provide a great environment for your students to work together, bond as a class and challenge their personal boundaries.

This typically French theme park is home to over 30 outside attractions, all based around the famous Astérix comic-strips, and is a fantastic alternative to Disneyland® Paris.

Disneyland® Park

Parc Astérix is especially well known for its large variety of roller coasters, and incorporates rides and themes from historic ancient cultures such as the Romans and the Gauls, including:

Explore ﬁve themed lands ﬁlled with Disney classic stories: adrenalin packed thrill rides such as Big Thunder Mountain, Disney classics like Pirates of the Caribbean and Dumbo the Flying Elephant and many opportunities to meet your favourite Disney Characters.

• New for 2012: Oziris – extreme thrills guaranteed on this upside-down roller-coaster

Walt Disney Studios® Park

• Tonnerre de Zeus, a wooden roller coaster, top-rated in Europe

Step through the Studio gates and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of movies, animation and television. Find out how Disney creates the magic and feel what it’s like to be star of stage and screen.

• Oxygénarium, a large, twisting water slide with round dinghies • Transdémonium, a haunted mansion ﬁlled with special eﬀects • La Trace du Hourra, a 900m bobsled, with cars that reach 80 km/h

Disney Hopper Ticket Offer 2 days for the price of 1 – get unlimited access to Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park for two full days.

Disney has developed a website to make school trips to Disneyland® Paris a truly educational experience!

www.disneylandparis4schools.com provides teachers with everything they need to organise a trip to the Resort. The site features workbooks

Parc Astérix also offers live shows and entertainment, animated figures, arts and crafts, reconstructions, a dolphin show, special effects, restaurants and shops. This is a great opportunity for students to interact at this French theme park. to download aimed at 12 – 14 year olds and which are easily modifiable for younger students. The workbooks are adaptable to suit the needs of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Flexible Flight Options We offer a range of flight options, including departures from Cork, Dublin and Belfast, to suit your group’s exact needs. All our groups, travelling by air, benefit from NST’s airport representative to see-off the group and assist with check-in and any travel queries on departure.

Paris

Accommodation Popular Options in Paris On our website you’ll ﬁnd details of our most popular accommodation options in Paris, including: • FIAP Jean Monnet • European Campus Saint Thérèse • Kyriad Disney • France Hotel Villejuif

Accommodation Descriptions To view more detailed accommodation descriptions of our popular options, simply visit: nst.ie/paris This is only a sample of our entire range, so for expert advice that’s tailored to your exact needs, speak to one of our Tour Advisors today.

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NST City Representative

We can pre-book your meals at our great group prices to help your itinerary run smoothly. Popular options include: • Hard Rock Cafe • Pizza Hut

• Planet Hollywood • Flunch Restaurants • Various Traditional French Restaurants

Our Paris City Representative, Aliya, or a member of her team, if requested prior to your trip, can meet you on arrival, assist you with hotel check-in, advise you on points of interest and public transport and provide 24-hour assistance.

Plus, we can even provide a choice of packed lunches for your group throughout their stay.

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Oﬀers seaside resorts, local markets, water and theme parks and historic attractions Value for money destination Choose from a range of curriculum-linked visits Join up with another subject group – increase student numbers and lower the cost Stay at NST’s Château d’Ebblinghem, speciﬁcally designed to provide a superb standard of accommodation for school and youth groups

We'll Build Your Itinerary from Scratch Whatever your learning objectives or subject, we’ll create an expertly planned itinerary that ﬁts your needs precisely. As destination experts we can advise on a great range of visit options to make every second count. Below you’ll ﬁnd an example of our most popular itinerary.

Our most popular itinerary

Northern France & Belgium 4 day tour MORNING

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Morning ﬂight from Ireland

Guided tour of Brussels

Group quiz

Day 2

Local Boulangerie with demonstration & tasting Free time in Boulogne-sur-mer

Montcavrel Goat Farm Les Chocolats de Beussent

Karaoke Evening

Day 3

Full day excursion to Ypres & the Somme including visits to the Ulster Tower & Wood, 'In Flanders Field' Museum and the Tyne Cot Cemetry

Day 4

Last minute shopping and sightseeing in Bruges or similar

Attend the Last Post Ceremony

Transfer to airport for return ﬂight to Ireland

Teacher feedback

"Trish and Noelle, thanks again for your continued patience and your friendly service-it makes my life alot more enjoyable. The service provided is ﬁrst class" Mr Pilrim, Co. Down, Tour to Northern France

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Opal Coast, Northern France - Great reasons to visit...

Add Some Cultural & Leisure Visits

Château d’Ebblinghem has been speciﬁcally renovated to provide a superb standard of accommodation for school and youth groups.

Key Visits

About Château d’Ebblinghem

Louvre Lens

Château d’Ebblinghem is NST’s very own 19th century French country house set in a rural location 8km east of St Omer in North West France, and just 45 minutes from the Channel ports.

The Louvre-Lens is an art museum located in the city of Lens. It displays objects from the collections of the Musée du Louvre that are lent to the gallery on a medium or long term basis.

One-Group Accommodation

Bellewaerde Theme Park

There are three separate buildings at the Château, each designed to accommodate one group. You will have sole occupancy of your building including your own dining room, meeting room and teachers’ lounge. En-suite rooms in all three buildings are bright and modern.

Spend a day at this fantastic theme park, home of the wonderful mix of rollercoasters, shows, animals and water features.

Opal Coast, Northern France

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Combine the demonstrations of melting, moulding and coating with a guided tour of the workshop and the chance to sample the chocolates.

• Your Own 'Groupie' - Your Own Personal Service

Nausicaä Sea Centre

• Nutritious and balanced meals

This fascinating sea centre promotes French learning through interactive exhibits. Their range of educational workshops is now available to book for all age groups in French or English, covering marine-based topics such as climate change, plankton or marine life.

• Excellent Recreational Facilities • Organised Evening Activities

More Key Visits • Moulin du Maintenay • Boulogne-sur-Mer • Aqualud • La Coupole

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Add Some WWI History Visits

Key Visits

Language Workshops

In Flanders Fields Museum

In a relaxed environment your students will take part in speaking and listening sessions with native speakers, greatly enhancing their learning experience.

Most requested

This superb state-of-the-art, interactive museum is now an even richer experience with the updated, larger museum recently opened. Covering most aspects of the war in Flanders, each visitor will be taken on a journey in the museum through the eyes of someone who was there.

- Lille University - Boulogne University

Menin Gate & Last Post Ceremony

- ‘Talk French’ with Hannah France

Highly recommended

NST’s exclusive trails are an excellent method of getting students to read, repeat and understand French words and phrases.

The largest and the most important of the British memorials to the Missing in The Salient, the Menin Gate holds the names of 54,896 soldiers of the British Empire. Your students will witness the moving 'Last Post Ceremony' which takes place every evening at 8pm.

More Key Visits

Sanctuary Wood Museum

• Boulangerie Escoeuilles

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Town Treasure Trails

• Natur'Pom Cider Farm

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• Thiepval Memorial

• Vimy Ridge

• Newfoundland Park

• Irish Peace Tower

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Value for money destination Choose from a vast range of curriculum-linked visits Join up with another subject group – increase student numbers and lower the cost Regional departures from Ireland 24/7 on the ground support from NST’s Barcelona City Representative

We'll Build Your Itinerary from Scratch Whatever your learning objectives or subject, we’ll create an expertly planned itinerary that ﬁts your needs precisely. As Catalonia experts we can advise on a great range of visit options to make every second count. Below you’ll ﬁnd an example of our most popular itinerary.

Our most popular itinerary

Barcelona & Catalonia 4 day tour MORNING

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Morning ﬂight from Ireland Guided coach tour of Barcelona taking in the key sights (Plaza Catalunya, the Gothic Quarter & Cathedral, the Ramblas & Columbus Monument and more)

Stroll around Salou

Day 2

Nou Camp

Aquarium

Bowling in Tarragona

Day 3

Sagrada Familia Parc Guell

Explore the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas

House of Illusions magic show

Day 4

Roman town of Tarragona

Last minute shopping & sightseeing

Transfer to the airport for return ﬂight to Ireland

Teacher feedback

"NST could not have done anything more. They were wonderful in helping me to plan our trip. Barcelona was a great destination and we saw plenty of tourist sights which are also featured in the Leaving Cert Oral" Ms Reilly, Dublin, Tour to Catalonia

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Taking in Montjuïc Mountain with the Olympic Ring and Stadium, the Gothic Quarter, two Gaudí buildings, drive by the Olympic Village, ﬁnishing at the Sagrada Familia.

Amaze your students with a visit to the museum and underground caves, which bear traces of human occupation in this region from the Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iberico-Roman ages.

Nou Camp

The Gaudí Centre, Reus

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This world-famous football stadium oﬀers students the opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring size of this venue whilst also learning about the heritage and history of Barcelona FC.

La Sagrada Familia Gaudí’s unﬁnished masterpiece remains a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the city. Students will be amazed by its sheer size and its architectural complexity.

Dedicated to the work of Antonio Gaudí, Catalonia’s most revered architect, this modern facility uses the latest audiovisual technology to enable your students to open their minds and senses and try and see the world through Gaudí’s eyes.

Tarragona Now a modern port, the city is home to many Roman ruins, including the impressive ‘Devil’s Bridge’ aqueduct and the Amphitheatre.

Las Ramblas

PortAventura Theme Park (Seasonal Opening)

Students will enjoy wandering along this famous street with its variety of shops, cafés, market stalls and street entertainers.

PortAventura has everything to make a school trip unforgettable! Both students and teachers will have a great time in the two amazing parks. PortAventura Park is an astonishing amusement park divided in six thematic areas with many rides and shows. PortAventura Aquatic Park is a water park packed with waves and slides.

Parc Güell Take a visit to the famous park which was designed by Gaudí. The serpentine pathways take you on a journey past examples of his unique works of art. The park’s high-point also provides fabulous views of the city.

Montserrat Monastery

The oldest part of the city, dating back to Roman times, has a vast number of attractions showcasing the many periods of the city’s history.

The spectacular located monastery, founded in 1025 and much rebuilt since then, is still home to monks and has accommodation for pilgrims. The monastery is the centre of the Catalan faith. It contains and protects the "La Moroneta", the Black Madonna.

Montjuïc

More Key Visits

This historic, hilly area provides the best views of Barcelona. Students can also explore its wide range of attractions, including the Olympic Stadium and the famous Spanish Village, Poble Espanyol, as well as artisan workshops and tapas bars. You can also take a cable car from Montjuïc down to Maremagnum.

• Port Vell – IMAX Cinema & Maremagnum • Markets – La Boqueria, Places de les Glories • Gaudí Houses • Aqualeon Safari & Water Park (Seasonal Opening) • Costa Caribe Water (Seasonal Opening) • Dalí Theatre and Museum • Cosmo Caixa (Science Museum) • Sitges • House of Illusions Magic Show

Gothic Quarter

L’Aquarium The largest aquarium in Europe, observing over 450 diﬀerent species and marvellous underwater scenes of the Mediterranean theme including displays ranging from small goldﬁsh to giant sharks.

Barcelona & Salou

Guided Tour of Barcelona

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Add Some Geography Visits

Key Visits

Museu d’Art Contemporani (MACBA)

Garrotxa Natural Park

Rotates a selection of work from 1920s – 1980s. Includes works by Brossa, Tápies, Ponç and Guixant, who produced early experiments in abstraction and mixed media.

Includes Exclusive Specialist Garrotxa Guide

Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya This eclectic structure created for ﬁne arts goes back to the 19th century. This is a collection of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance art. Also houses a separate 19th-20th century art and photography section.

Free Geography Resource Pack

Garrotxa Natural Park is an area of outstanding natural beauty covering 120km2 and containing over 40 volcanoes and 20 basaltic lava ﬂows. This area is renowned for its biodiversity and oﬀers great opportunities to use our Educational Resource Pack to study Ecosystems and Tectonic Processes.

Tordera River Valley Includes Specialist Guide & On-Site Field Equipment

Museu Picasso Picasso's experiments with impressionism, Pointillism and Symbolism are shown here in his unrivalled early works. Picasso's personal style can be noted from the Blue to Pink Period (1901-1917) and a gradual move into more experimental cubism and abstract forms.

This is a fantastic location to study Fluvial Systems. Climate, Human Exploitation and Management Issues are challenging the Tordera basin, which makes it an ideal location to carry out a river study investigation using equipment provided free of charge by NST.

Barcelona Study Day

Gaudí - Sagrada Família Based on Gaudí’s plans of 1954, this stunning building is still under construction and due to be ﬁnished in 2026. You can walk up the spiral steps to see the openwork spires whilst at the same time stone snakes, lizards and frogs pop out from the architecture.

Includes Professional Urban City Guide Choose from these full day coach excursions and make use of your NST Educational Resource Packs: • Urban Land Use & Redevelopment • Rebranding & Urban Regeneration

More Key Visits

• Sport & Tourism

• Fundación Joan Miró • Gaudí - Parc Güell, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera (Casa Milà)

More Key Visits

• The Dalí Trail

• Catalonia’s Crowded Coastlines • Port Aventura Theme Park

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Add Some Spanish Language Visits

Key Visits

Barcelona Stock Exchange

Limited availability - book early!

The electronic trading floor of the Barcelona Stock Exchange receives over 700,000 visitors each year. With the latest technology, more than 600 monitors and a video wall providing real time information on market movements, this guided tour in English offers students a glimpse into the fast-paced market floor. Book 6 months in advance to avoid disappointment.

SEAT Car Manufacturing

Reopening in September 2013

Take a fascinating guided tour through the factory, where your students can gain an insight into the diﬀerent production departments involved in the automotive industry. Our local representative will accompany you on this day-long excursion.

Freixenet Wine Caves

Limited availability - book early!

This family-run ﬁrm has become one of the world’s biggest-selling producers of sparkling wine and the leading brand in Spain. Take a guided tour of the winery, built in 1922, where you’ll be able to learn about the cava-making process and how to serve and store it. The tour also includes a 10 minute audiovisual exhibit about the history of Freixenet.

Students can use their Go Explore journal to record their whole experience in Barcelona & Salou. It contains space to add information about where they are staying, a daily journal, pre-visit notes, notes about visits and relevant vocabulary.

Language Workshops NST can provide intensive Spanish Language courses at the highly prestigious Barcelona Language School or Cambrils Language School oﬀering a fully tailored course, relevant to the study level of your students with preferred content and delivery methods catered for.

Las Ramblas Students will enjoy wandering along this famous street with its variety of shops, cafés, market stalls and street entertainers.

More Key Visits • Tapas Tasting Evening • Port Vell • Montjuïc • Poble Espanyol

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Madrid Explore this vibrant city full of museums, monuments and parks. Madrid combines a modern infrastructure with an important cultural and artistic heritage, the legacy of centuries of fascinating history. NST has school-friendly accommodation within its compact centre, allowing you to see almost all the sights on foot or by using the excellent metro system.

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Key Visits

Warner Brothers Movie World

Students can use their Go Explore journal to record their whole experience in Madrid. It contains space to add information about where they are staying, a daily journal, pre-visit notes, notes about visits and relevant vocabulary.

Prado Museum

Host to some of Europe’s largest and fastest rides with 25 attractions including ﬁve roller coasters; one free fall tower; one simulator; three water rides & seven shows. (Seasonal Opening)

Real Madrid Football Club Students can take a guided or self guided tour of the trophy room, the pitch and players' tunnel at the Santiago Bernabeu football stadium, home of one of the world's most famous sporting clubs.

One of the most important museums in the world, containing a huge collection of European art.

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum Considered to be one of the ﬁnest collections of art in the world, it consists of over 700 paintings including masterpieces by many famous artists.

Language Workshops Madrid Language school is centrally-located and focuses on working at your group’s current skill level with workshops that involve topics linked to visits in the city.

Centro de Arte Reina Soﬁa Completing the cultural triangle of museums in Madrid, this centre houses a permanent collection oof Spanish modern and contemporary art and is hhome to Picasso's Guernica

More Key Visits: • Guided tour of Madrid • Las Ventas Bullring

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Berlin - Great reasons to visit... ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Choose from a vast range of curriculum-linked visits Gain a greater understanding of German life, both past and present 24/7 on the ground support from NST’s Berlin City Representative Join up with another subject group - increase student numbers and lower the cost Stay at a MEININGER hotel, experienced at accommodating student groups and centrally located to get the most out of your stay

We'll Build Your Itinerary from Scratch Whatever your learning objectives or subject, we’ll create an expertly planned itinerary that ﬁts your needs precisely. As Berlin experts we can advise on a great range of visit options to make every second count. Below you’ll ﬁnd an example of our most popular itinerary.

Our most popular itinerary

Berlin 4 day tour MORNING

AFTERNOON

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Daytime ﬂight & transfer to accommodation, check-in assistance from NST Representative. Guided coach tour of Berlin Visit to Reichstag

Day 2

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp

Olympic Stadium Checkpoint Charlie & Wallmuseum Haus

Bowling

Day 3

Guided tour of the Berlin Bunkers

Guided tour of the Hohenschönhausen Memorial (Stasi prison)

TV Tower

Day 4

Last minute sightseeing and some shopping.

Transfer to airport for return ﬂight to Ireland

Teacher feedback

"We all loved Berlin. Trish & Noelle continue year after year to be extremely pleasent and more importantly positive throughout our contact." Mr O'Callaghan, Co. Fermanagh, Tour to Berlin

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Guided City Tour

Graﬃti & Street Art Workshop & Tour

Our City Representative, or one of her team, will take your group on a half-day tour of the key sights and provide a ﬁrst-hand perspective of Berlin’s history and how life has changed for the city’s residents.

Take to Berlin’s streets and discover some of the latest and greatest examples of street art, graŁ ti and mural art in this famous capital of urban art. On your tour you’ll take a detailed look at over 50 local and international artists on the streets and in the studios of local artists. Your guide will be a street artist and they will show you some of the best stencil art, throw ups, mural art, paste ups, tagging, ad busting, heaven spots, burners and installations. You’ll then get to take part in a workshop where you’ll receive instructions on various street art and graﬃti techniques from both local and international artists.

Wallmuseum-Haus at Checkpoint Charlie

Highly recommended

The museum at this world-famous former West/East crossing point features interactive exhibitions and demonstrations of how individuals smuggled themselves across the border. Students will gain an insight into the divide in Germany until 1989, while the exhibits help improve reading and listening skills.

Berlin

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Neue Nationalgalerie

My Tropical Islands Water Park An indoor beach, with water slides, lagoons and miniature golf. It's also home to the world's largest indoor rainforest.

The counterpart to the Alte Nationalgalerie, housing 20th century painting and sculpture including works by Picasso, Ernst and Klee within a spectacular modern setting.

Ritter Chocolate Workshop

Deutsche Guggenheim

Here, your students can give free reign to their chocolate notions and manufacture their very own chocolate creations - all the way from ingredient selection to package design.

Focusing on 20th and 21st century art, the Deutsche Guggenheim presents four exhibitions each year from specially commissioned works to exhibitions exploring wide ranging themes.

More Key Visits:

• Berlin Markets

• Boat Cruises

• The TV Tower

• Pergamon Museum

• Jewish Museum

• Berlin Cathedral

• The Olympic Stadium Tour

• Gemaldegalerie • Alte Nationalgalerie • Bauhaus Archiv Museum of Design

Add Some History Visits Key Visits Sachsenhausen Memorial Site

Highly recommended

Sachsenhausen was one of the earliest and most signiﬁcant concentration camps in Nazi Germany. The history of the camp from its origins, development and post-WWII use by the Soviet Union is told with detailed exhibitions as well as physical remains.

Hohenschönhausen Memorial (Stasi Prison) This former political prison for people detained by the Stasi is now a museum which covers not only the Stasi period but its origins as a Soviet Special Prison from 1946-51. NST can arrange for a guided tour to be taken by an ex-political prisoner.

Berlin Bunker Tours A fascinating tour into the secret history below the city’s streets, giving an insight into the Home Front in Berlin during the Second World War as well as preparations made for nuclear attacks during the Cold War.

Topography of Terror An exhibition contained within the former cellars of Gestapo HQ illustratingg terrors and crimes of the Nazi era.

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Students can use their Go Explore journal to record their whole experience in Berlin. It contains space to add information about where they are staying, a daily journal, pre-visit notes, notes about visits and relevant vocabulary.

The Story of Berlin A fabulous museum that shows over 800 years of Berlin’s history through a number of interactive exhibitions and sound and light shows. The exhibition text, and guided bomb-shelter tour, are available in both English and German.

Pro-Log Workshops Located close to many of our most popular hotels, these workshops are taken, in German, by local teachers. There is a large focus on ‘practise’ and students are split in groups of up to 12, based on ability, to ensure individual participation. The sessions can include city trails or other activities and many groups follow the workshop with a visit to Berlin’s market to practise their newly enhanced language skills.

Autostadt, Wolfsburg Take a tour of this enormous factory which produces over 2,400 cars a day on a production line that is 96% automated with assembly robots. The Autostadt includes a museum and feature pavilions for the principal brands in the Volkswagen Group including VW, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Bentley and Lamborghini. Popular for its ultra modern architecture, the factory makes extensive use of renewable energy.

Ritter Sport Dip into the world of chocolate-making during a tour of the Ritter Sport factory and explore the Chocopath to learn how chocolate is created, from raw ingredients to the ﬁnished chocolate bar. Here, your group will learn how the longstanding Ritter Sport brand has focused on traditional values, such as the continuous development of taste and quality, whilst at the same time taking environmental responsibility very seriously.

More Key Visits: • Axel Springer Publishing House

More Key Visits:

• BMW Motorbike Factory

• Imax Cinema

• Sony Centre at Potsdamer Platz

• Filmpark Babelsberg

• Airport Tour – The BER Experience

• Berlin Markets

• ARD – Hauptstadtstudio

• DDR Museum

• TV Tower

Accommodation Popular Options in Berlin On our website you’ll ﬁnd details of our most popular accommodation options in Berlin, including: • Meininger Hotel Berlin Central Station

• Aletto Kreuzberg

• Meininger Hotel Berlin Prenzlauer Berg

• Citylight Hotel

• Meininger Hotel Berlin Mitte

Accommodation Descriptions To view more detailed accommodation descriptions of our popular options, simply visit: nst.ie/berlin This is only a sample of our entire range, so for expert advice that’s tailored to your exact needs, speak to one of our Tour Advisors today.

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NST City Representative

We can pre-book your meals at our great group prices to help your itinerary run smoothly. Popular options include:

Our Berlin City Representative, Tatjana, or a member of her team, will meet you on arrival, assist you with hotel check-in, advise you on points of interest and public transport and provide 24-hour emergency assistance.

• Maredo restaurants

• Hard Rock Cafe

• Route 66

• Der Alte Fritz

Plus, we can even provide a choice of packed lunches for your group throughout their stay.

Berlin/Rhine & Moselle

Rhine & Moselle The region oﬀers a wide range of visits that give an insight into German life and a welcoming environment to practise language skills. NST oﬀers an excellent choice of accommodation serving the needs of school groups and our tailor-made itineraries will add real value to your classroom-based learning.

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Phantasialand (Seasonal Opening) One of Europe’s premier entertainment parks, it is the number one German entertainment park for school groups from Ireland. Seven themed areas with more than 100 unique attractions and shows promise to be great fun for all your students.

KD Rhine River Cruise

Highly recommended

Students can use their Go Explore journal to record their whole experience around the Rhine. It contains space to add information about where they are staying, a daily journal, pre-visit notes, notes about visits and relevant vocabulary.

Vineyards & Regional Food Tasting

Cruises are a popular way for groups to visit the diﬀerent towns and attractions. Ferries operate from Cologne, Bonn, Königswinter, Koblenz, Boppard, St Goarshausen, Rüdesheim and more.

Students will enjoy guided tours of vineyards and wine cellars, get the opportunity to speak to the winegrowers and taste locally produced wines and fruit juices. Students can also sample local foods at selected NST accommodation.

Cologne

Sprach-Haus Language School

A fabulous place for students to spend the day. Groups can visit the cathedral and the zoo, or spend time at the Chocolate Museum where you can watch the manufacturing process and learn about the history of chocolate and enjoy some free samples!

This small school, located in Cologne, offers excellent language workshops taught by professionals who are qualified in teaching German as a foreign language. Groups are split into classes of up to 12 to ensure maximum participation and many plan time in local towns afterwards to practise their newly enhanced skills and build confidence.

More Key Visits: • Town of Cochem - Cochem Castle & Cochem Wave Pool • Düsseldorf, Boppard, Rüdesheim, Koblenz & Trier

• Grape/Wine Tasting

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Munich & Bavaria - Great reasons to visit... ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Value for money destination Visit two countries from one base – Austria & Germany 24/7 on the ground support from NST’s Munich City Representative Wide range of palaces, modern architecture, ﬁlm studios and museums Stay at the MEININGER hotel, experienced at accommodating student groups and centrally located

Our most popular itinerary

Munich 4 day tour MORNING

AFTERNOON

Day 1

Morning ﬂight from Ireland. Meet & Greet assistance from NST Representative

Guided tour of Munich BMW Museum

EVENING Bowling

Day 2

Guided tour of Dachau Memorial Site

Galaxy Erding Water Park

Olympic Tower

Day 3

Visit Neushwanstein Castle

Visit the Zugspize Platt via the cogwheel train and glacier cable car (Seasonal Opening).

Disco

Day 4

Olympic Stadium Free time for shopping or additional sightseeing.

Transfer to airport for return ﬂight to Ireland

Teacher feedback

"Munich, a fantastic destination. One of the best tours I have been on. We will deﬁnitely go back." Ms O'Connell Co. Cork, Tour to Munch

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Olympic Stadium & Olympiapark Adventure Tour Take a fabulous guided tour of this international event centre, sports and recreational park and tourist attraction with world fame.

Neuschwanstein Castle

Bavaria Film Studios

"The castle of the fairy-tale king" is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles in Europe. The setting of this beautiful and magical white turreted castle could not be more idyllic.

Take a tour behind the scenes of the largest ﬁlm studios in Europe. Encounter movie classics like the original model submarine from “Das Boot” and the Gallic village from “Astérix and Obelix vs. Caesar”. It’s even possible to star in a little ﬁlm and be coached by a director.

Berchtesgaden Saltmines A guided tour can be taken of this fascinating underground world. Dressed in miner's clothing, you can enjoy a ride on a train, a funicular, a raft and down slides! You will also learn about mining history and techniques.

Deutsches Museum

Salzburg

Language Workshops

Take a trip to the beautiful city of Salzburg and visit some of the many famous sights including the Mirabell Palace and Gardens, the Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains and the Hehensalzburg Fortress.

Established in 1985, classes at this Munich school are taught in German with a focus on oral skills. Classes involve visits to the local town so students can practise their language skills. Groups are split into a maximum of 10 students to encourage participation.

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One of the world’s largest interactive museums dedicated to science and technology. It has over 40 permanent exhibits and over 100,000 objects.

• Guided Tour of Munich • The BMW Museum • Allianz Arena • TV Tower • Skyline Amusement Park • Galaxy Erding Water Park • Zugspize Platt & Cogwheel train

Add Some History Visits Key Visits Dachau Memorial Site The only concentration camp to encompass the 12 years of the Third Reich. It became a vital tool of Nazi oppression, acting as the model camp and the so-called school of terror. Take a tour and see personal accounts from survivors, museum displays and the buildings and grounds themselves.

Hitler’s Eagles Nest The so-called “Eagle’s Nest” was built as a teahouse for Adolf Hitler’s 50th birthday. Perched on a mountain summit, Hitler's Eagles Nest served as the cradle of the Nazi party and became a stage on which world history was enacted. This is not accessible during the winter months.

Nuremburg • Nazi Rally Grounds – Visit the various former rally grounds including Speer’s Zeppelinfeld. • Museum of Fascination & Terror – Hailed as one of the most important museums of the Nazi period in Germany, concentrating on the use of propaganda and the media by the Nazis. rs Language Tou for Schools

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Krakow - Great reasons to visit... ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Value for money destination Compact city that is easy to get around Many visits are close to the centre Medieval city with beautiful surroundings Many reminders of its long and interesting history

We'll Build Your Itinerary from Scratch Whatever your learning objectives or subject, we’ll create an expertly planned itinerary that ﬁts your needs precisely. As Krakow experts we can advise on a great range of visit options to make every second count. Below you’ll ﬁnd an example of our most popular itinerary.

Our most popular itinerary

Krakow 4 day tour MORNING

AFTERNOON

Day 1

Morning ﬂight from Ireland

Guided walking tour of Krakow including the Old Town Square, University District, Wawel Hill, Kazimierz & the Jewish Quarter

EVENING

Day 2

Excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp with on-site guide

Park Wodny Aquapark

Day 3

Wieliczka Salt Mines

Schindler's Museum

Folklore Evening

Day 4

Free time for shopping or additional sightseeing.

Transfer to airport for return ﬂight to Ireland

Explore the old town

Teacher feedback

"The meeting with the concentration camp survivor was very moving and for many of us was the most memorable part of the trip. The students also loved the water park and there was a nice restaurant in it for staﬀ to chillout in." Ms Carroll, Co. Antrim, Tour to Krakow

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Krakow

Rynek Główny (Town Square) - the largest in medieval Europe, Mariacki Church (St Mary’s Church) of Gothic origins with a ﬁne altar, Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) of vast proportions.

Wawel Hill In a fortiﬁed position overlooking the river and city are the Castle and Cathedral.

Wieliczka Salt Mine A listed World Heritage Site, 15kms south of Krakow, this deposit of rock salt has been mined since the 13th century. Spread over nine levels, it has 300 km of galleries with works of art, altars, and statues sculpted in the salt, take your group on this fascinating tour into the past.

The Old Town Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, view particularly the University District and the Collegium Maius – the historic heart of the university area.

Park Wodny Aquapark Krakow’s Aquapark oﬀers marvellous fun for all age groups, featuring attractions such as sauna, hydro-massage, jacuzzi, climbing walls and 800 meters of totally twisted slides!

Add Some History Visits Key Visits Krakow Under Nazi Occupation Museum Also referred to as the Schindler Museum, this museum in the former factory of Oscar Schindler, tells Schindler’s story and covers every aspect of the Polish and Polish–Jewish experience of occupation.

Auschwitz-Birkenau

Highly recommended

Following the Nazi invasion of Poland in September 1939, this town became home to the largest concentration and death camp. Today as a museum, Auschwitz serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors of WWII.

Galicia Museum & Workshops

New

This private museum celebrates the Jewish culture of Galicia and poignantly commemorates the victims of the Holocaust. During your visit, your students can take part in a choice of new interactive workshops. Ask one of our Tour Advisors for more details.

Meet with a Concentration Camp Survivor

Highly recommended

Groups have the invaluable opportunity to meet and speak with concentration camp survivors. This is an incredible, poignant chance to hear moving eyewitness testimony and gain ﬁrsthand insight into life under Nazi-rule.

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Amsterdam & Dutch Coast Many groups choose to base themselves in Noordwijk, a modern seaside resort with long sandy beaches, numerous cafés, shops and traditional Dutch attractions. Noordwijk provides a suitable base for excursions to Amsterdam and the Hague. Amsterdam oﬀers a wide choice of visits and attractions with many world famous museums and galleries.

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Anne Frank’s House

Rijksmuseum

Delta Works & Delta Park Neeltje Jans

Dedicated to arts, crafts and history, the museum has over 400 masterpieces on display telling the impressive tale of political, economic and artistic wonder in Holland’s Golden Age.

Following the 1953 disaster, the Delta Works were constructed consisting of several moveable barriers, locks and dams. Exhibitions, ﬁlms and a visit to the storm surge barrier are available.

Van Gogh Museum

Rotterdam Harbour

Comprising the largest collection of Van Goghs in the world, the museum includes over 200 canvases by the master, providing a fascinating insight into his life and oeuvre.

Take a 75 minute cruise and observe the gigantic throughput facilities and redevelopments.

The former hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary is now a museum dedicated to the story of the eight people in hiding and those who tried to help them. The original diary is now one of the many objects on display.

More Key Visits • Canal through Amsterdam • Walibi Holland Theme Park • De Efteling Theme Park • Ajax Stadium Arena Tours • Noordwijk Space Expo • NEMO Science Museum

More Key Visits • Coastal Adventure – Wadloopcentrum

More Key Visits

• Amsterdam Study Day – settlement, tourism and industry

• Rembrandthuis Museum • Amsterdam Museum • Hermitage Museum

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• Iconic Holland – Clara Maria Cheese Farm & Clog Factory & Zaanse Schans Windmill Village

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Amsterdam/Brussels

Brussels & the Belgian Coast With the headquarters of the European Union and the European Commission residing here, Brussels is a city of dominant international standing. This is a fascinating city for your students to visit as well as being a great base for other visits around Belgium. NST can arrange everything your group will need - and at great group prices too!

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Atomium, Brussels

European Parliament, Brussels

The Atomium is a monument built for the 1958 World Fair and, with its highest sphere being at 102 metres tall, oﬀers a stunning panoramic view of the city. This unusual structure, that was inspired by the shape of a unit cell of an iron crystal, houses interesting exhibitions and other public spaces within each of its huge spheres. A memorable experience for your group to enjoy together.

During this thoroughly insightful visit, your group will discover how this parliament plays an active role in drafting legislation, including consumer rights and the free movement of workers, capital, services and goods.

Bruges This Flemish city is Belgium's most popular destination and not to be missed. The picturesque market squares and quaint canals prove why this is one of the most visited medieval cities in Europe. A canal cruise is an excellent way for your students to take in the sights of the city.

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Coca-Cola European Visitors Centre Take a guided tour to learn about the foundations of Coca-Cola, from the choice of products oﬀered and the people that work there, to the responsibilities and issues that the company must consider.

More Key Visits • European Commission

• European Union Talk

• Port of Antwerp

• Zaventem Airport

• Duval Chocolate Factory

• Grand Place, Brussels • Ypres & WWI Battleﬁelds • In Flanders Field Museum, Ypres • Sealife Centre, Blankenberge

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Rome - Great reasons to visit... ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Classical heritage with the delights of a modern city Choose from a vast range of curriculum-linked visits Join up with another subject group – increase student numbers and lower the cost Good range of city centre hotels 24/7 on the ground support from NST’s Rome City Manager

We'll Build Your Itinerary from Scratch Whatever your learning objectives or subject, we’ll create an expertly planned itinerary that ﬁts your needs precisely. As Rome experts we can advise on a great range of visit options to make every second count. Below you’ll ﬁnd an example of our most popular itinerary.

Our most popular itinerary

Rome 4 day tour MORNING

AFTERNOON

EVENING

Day 1

Daytime ﬂight from Ireland & transfer to accommodation, check-in assistance from NST Representative.

3D Rewind or Time Elevator

Day 2

The Capuchin Crypt Santa Maria in Cosmedin and the "Mouth of Truth"

Guided tour of Ancient Rome including the Colosseum and the Roman Forum

Santa Maria in Trastevere

Day 3

Guided tour of the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica

Ancient Christian Catacombs

Enjoy an Italian Ice cream at the Trevi Fountain & the Spanish Steps

Day 4

Last minute sightseeing and shopping

Transfer to airport for return ﬂight to Ireland

Teacher feedback

"This was my ﬁrst time to organise a trip and the help and planning from NST would encourage me to do it again." Ms Potts, Dublin, Tour to Rome

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Rainbow Magicland (Seasonal Opening)

Capitoline Museum

A new themed amusement park located near Rome covering an area of 600,000m2. Diﬀerent attractions from big thriller roller coasters, spinning coasters and 70m tall drop tower to smaller kiddie’s rides like the miniferris wheel. The themed areas are based around several ancient cultures and civilisations bringing a very appealing package of themes and good rides.

Home to important ancient bronzes, ancient Roman statues, a collection of medieval and renaissance art, as well as jewels, coins and other artefacts.

3D Rewind A virtual and interactive journey through an historical reconstruction of Ancient Rome, where emperors, gladiators, monuments and buildings’ techniques come back to life thanks to modern technologies and in line with the principle of Edutainment: Education + Entertainment.

Trevi Fountain

Galleria Borghese Housed in just 20 rooms, which can be explored in as little as two hours, this collection contains many masterpieces of Gian Lorenzo Bernini and paintings by Raphael. Space is devoted to classical antiques of the 1st-3rd centuries AD, as well as classical and neo-classical sculpture.

Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna 75 rooms housing neo-classical and romantic paintings and sculptures, and the largest collection in Italy of 10th – 20th century works by Giacomo Balla, Umberto Boccioni, Giorgio De Chirico, Marcel Duchamp, and more.

Rome’s most famous fountain and perhaps even the world’s!

Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica

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Contains examples of fresco, as well as an art collection from the galleries of Rome's great families, including works dating from the 12th to the 18th century, such as Filippo Lippi's 'Madonna and Child'.

• Spanish Steps

Rome

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• Piazza Navona

More Key Visits

• Keats-Shelley Memorial House

• Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel

• Time Elevator Roma

• Galleria Spada

• Trastevere Quarter

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Key Visits

The Colosseum

Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel

Who can resist a visit to the Colosseum? The world’s largest surviving structure of Roman antiquity with its grandeur, wonders of construction and the horrors of the amphitheatre.

View the museums of the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel, one of the most famous chapels in the world.

Roman Forum The oldest and most important structures of the ancient city are located here, including the temple of Saturn and the complex of the Vestal Virgins.

Pantheon Built as a temple to all gods and rebuilt circa 126AD during Hadrian’s reign, it’s still in use today. A marvel of Roman engineering and, until the middle of the 20th century, the largest masonry dome built.

St Peter's Basilica Ancient tradition suggests that St Peter was cruciﬁed and buried in AD64 on this site. Today, the basilica houses many masterpieces.

Ancient Christian Catacombs Forming an underground maze in the outskirts of the city, over 40 catacombs provide a glimpse into the world of early Christianity in the city.

The Patriarchal Basilicas of Rome St Paul Outside the Walls

Palatine Hill The most central of the Seven Hills of Rome is one of the most ancient parts of the city. See the ruins of the Imperial Palaces and the Hut of Romulus, as well as a great view of the Circus Maximus.

St John Lateran St Mary Major

More Key Visits • Ostia Antica • Tivoli • Ancient Christian Catacombs

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Unmissable array of archaeological sites and classical ruins Choose from a vast range of curriculum-linked visits Join up with another subject group – increase student numbers and lower the cost Good quality range of hotels Perfect location to make a two centre tour with Rome

Our most popular itinerary

Bay of Naples 4 day tour MORNING

AFTERNOON

Day 1

Flight to Rome & transfer to Bay of Naples

Guided tour of Pompeii Mount Vesuvius (time permitting)

Day 2

Full day on the Island of Capri

Day 3

Full day excursion along the Amalﬁ Coast including a visit to the Pertosa Caves Guided tour of Sorrento Olive Grove and Working Mill followed by Pizza

Day 4

Transfer to Rome for return ﬂight to Ireland Depending on ﬂights, there may be time to stop in Rome

EVENING Soak up the Italian evening atmosphere Bowling

Teacher feedback

"Excellent service and support was given to me during the booking and planning of this tour. Both the staﬀ and students who took part thoroughly enjoyed the experience." Ms Delaney, Co. Tyrone, Tour to Bay of Naples

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Key Visits

Key Visits Mount Vesuvius

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There is an entire underground city below Naples - a series of ancient aqueducts that were eventually shut down and used as a bomb shelter during World War II. You can go down a square ﬂight of steps put in place by Mussolini leading down 40m into an actual air raid shelter. The museum is in a huge underground sandstone quarry and contains incredible artefacts and objects found during more than 50 years of exploring the labyrinth beneath Naples.

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Nowhere in the world can the eﬀects of a volcanic eruption be better understood. Take a 30 minute guided walk to the rim with an Alpine guide and study the most densely populated volcano in the world.

The Vesuvius Observatory The Vesuvius Observatory is a surveillance centre that monitors and carries out research in various ﬁelds of geophysics, geochemistry and volcanology. Expert guides will take students on an interactive educational tour, demonstrate geophysics instruments and the rock collection from Vesuvius’ most recent eruptions.

Olive & Lemon Farm & Mill Take a guided walking tour of this olive and lemon farm and working mill in Sorrento. Your group will also enjoy a cheese-making demonstration, plus a complimentary pizza and soft drink.

Pompeii

Bay of Naples

Naples Underground Tour and Museum

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Observe the destructive impact of the volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD which buried, and consequently preserved this famous town. Take in the original streets, houses, preserved human casts, and works of art on display.

Island of Capri Students can explore the stunning island of Capri and its highlights including the Palace of Tiberius, Ana Capri and Capri town centre. Groups access the island by ferry or hydrofoil. A local guide can accompany you.

Phlegraean Fields Earthquakes and fumaroles bear testimony to continuing tectonic activity in this area. Visit the ash-ﬁlled crater of Solfatara, experience jets of steam charged with sulphurous fumes, bubbling hot mud, and crystallised rock formations. Explore Pozzuoli, an area that has experienced dramatic earthquake activity and tectonic uplift. Climb the volcanic cone, Monte Nuovo.

More Key Visits • Sorrento bowling alley • Tarantella traditional dance and music show

More Key Visits • Vannullo Farm & Dairy • The Cerio Centre, Island of Capri • Amalﬁ Coast

• Herculaneum • Pertosa Caves

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Key Visits Herculaneum On a smaller scale than Pompeii, but better preserved in the same Vesuvius eruption of August 79AD, this visit is often preferred by many students.

Naples Archaeological Museum This fascinating museum contains wonderful exhibits including Roman mosaics, wall paintings and Greek sculpture.

Solfatara Solfatara’s tectonic activity makes it feel and smell much more like a volcano than Vesuvius. The Roman’s thought the entrance to the Underworld was located in this area.

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Lake Garda The largest and most spectacular of the Italian lakes and home to a number of lively lakeside towns and villages. Lake Garda is an ideal base to take in Venice, Padua, Verona and Milan.

Add Some Cultural & Leisure Visits Gardaland Theme Park (Seasonal opening)

Verona

The largest theme park in Italy, attracting over two million visitors a year, with various rides and themed entertainments suitable for all ages. Gardaland is home to six roller coasters and a total of 32 rides. This park is full of adrenaline, fantasy and adventure.

Visit the lovely town, home of the House of Juliet with the famous balcony of Romeo & Juliet. In the evening, the group could go to the famous Opera at Verona - held at the Arena di Verona, a Roman amphitheatre, one of the best preserved ancient structures of its kind, which is internationally famous for its large-scale operatic performances.

Boat Trip on Lake Garda Groups can take a leisurely cruise on Lake Garda and soak up the sun in stunning surroundings. The most popular route is from the relaxed town of Garda to exclusive Sirmione for some people watching.

Malcesine Cable Car Take the cable car up to the high slopes of Monte Baldo for spectacular views of the lake.

Day Trip to Venice Lake Garda provides a suitable base to visit this historic Venetian city for a day’s exploration of the narrow streets and canals.

Bologna If ﬂying in or out of Bologna, stop in this interesting town for a guided walking tour and some shopping.

Padua An important medieval city as well as a commercial centre and University town.

Ferrari Museum A true receptacle of the Ferrari myth, the company's oﬃcial museum in Maranello collects cars, images and trophies of Ferrari's victories all over the world.

Benacus Activity Centre A purpose built activity centre with a go-karting track, laser beams, table tennis, pool, snooker, snack bar and restaurant.

More Visits • Gardaland Sealife Aquarium • Bowling • Caneva World Movie Studios • Milan - San Siro Stadium, shopping in the fashion capital and Da Vinci’s The Last Supper

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Lake Garda/Florence/Venice

Florence & Venice Your students will be amazed by the vast array of impressive buildings, fascinating galleries and treasure-crammed churches in Florence. Venice is a truly magical city of painted palaces and serene churches built on a series of islands that are united by bridges and crisscrossed by canals.

Florence Visits

Venice Visits

Key Visits

Piazza Santa Croce

Basilica San Marco

One of the main squares and bustling tourist areas in Florence, it takes its name from the Basilica di Santa Croce that overlooks the square. The Basilica is the largest Franciscan church in the world.

Described as the most exotic of Europe’s cathedrals.

The Campanile From the top of this 99 metre-high bell tower is a ﬁne panorama of Venice.

Ponte Vecchio The famous bridge, built in 1345, and its huddle of old buildings are among the most familiar sights in Florence. The bridge now houses jewellers and goldsmiths.

Duomo Central Florence is dominated by the splendid Piazza del Duomo, and, as its centre, the Duomo, the city's cathedral. Climb to the top of the dome for a fabulous bird's-eye view of the city.

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The Clock Tower & Old Law Courts To the left of the Clock Tower are the Old Law Courts. Built at the beginning of the 16th century they served as a residence for the procurators who were responsible for its upkeep.

Galleria dell Accademia The ﬁnest of many art collections in Venice.

Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace) An exceptional building at the centre of Venice life for centuries.

• Capelle Medici

• Basilica di Santa Maria Novella

• Piazzale Michelangelo

• Galleria dell' Accademia

• Galleria degli Uﬃzi • Pisa – The Leaning Tower, Duomo and Baptistry

More Key Visits • Islands of the Lagoon

• The town of Padua

• Giardino di Boboli

• Rialto Bridge

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New York - Great reasons to visit... ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Ireland’s No. 1 long haul school tour destination Choose from a vast range of curriculum-linked visits Join up with another subject group in your school – increase student numbers and lower the cost Regional departures from Ireland with a choice of airlines Wide choice of central student friendly accommodation

We'll Build Your Itinerary from Scratch Whatever your learning objectives or subject, we’ll create an expertly planned itinerary that ﬁts your needs precisely. As New York experts we can advise on a great range of visit options to make every second count. Below you’ll ﬁnd an example of our most popular itinerary.

Our most popular itinerary

New York 6 day tour MORNING

AFTERNOON

EVENING

Day 1

Daytime ﬂight from Ireland. Met on arrival by a local Agent Representative for escorted transfer to accommodation. Visit to the Empire State Building

Day 2

Guided walking tour of Midtown Manhattan including Central Park, Fifth Avenue, Times Square & Broadway

Lower East Side Tenement Museum

Explore Times Square by night

Day 3

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Museum cruise with priority boarding Ground Zero Museum

Subway across the Brooklyn Bridge and walk back to Manhattan

Top of the Rock

Day 4

Central Park American Museum of Natural History FAO Schwartz on Fifth Avenue

MoMa St Patrick's Cathedral followed by Grand Central Station

Broadway Show

Day 5

Shopping in Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall

Transfer to airport for overnight return ﬂight to Ireland

Day 6

Arrive in Ireland

Teacher feedback

"The service from NST was excellent - from booking right through to departure everyone in the team was so helpful. Thank you very much." Ms Davison, Co. Antrim, Tour to New York 46

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New York

Experience the best view of New York City! We’ll pre-book your entry time so you won’t have to queue. We recommend that groups venture to the Top of the Rock™ in the daytime, and complement this with an evening visit to the top of the Empire State Building.

Empire State Building Venture over quarter of a mile skyward and observe as your group takes in the scale of the immense urban landscape before them.

Circle Line Cruise or Ride The Beast! Cruise around Manhattan – either on the relaxing Circle Line Cruise or the Ride the Beast, a wild, 45mph speed boat ride past the iconic skyscrapers!

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island A cruise and an insightful visit which details the history of a great universal symbol of political freedom and democracy – the Statue of Liberty. Your group will learn about the important role Ellis island played in immigration.

More Key Visits • Manhattan Guided Tours • American Museum of Natural History

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The Oﬀstage Group Workshops

We have strong relationships with theatre agencies in New York, which enables us to access tickets for all the top shows at great group prices for your students. Don’t forget to book early to secure your ﬁrst choice tickets.

These spectacular theatre programmes are led by qualiﬁed Broadway professional instructors and based in central Manhattan. We can tailor any theatre workshop to a show you’re seeing, as well as your group’s age and ability.

Most Popular Shows:

• Meet the Performer Broadway • Dance Workshop

Wicked - The untold musical story of The Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good... before Dorothy dropped in. Wicked takes a fantasy journey through the unseen side of Oz, sharing a tale of unexpected friendship and love.

• Recording Studio Tour

Matilda - Last year, a new musical opened in London and made theatrical history, winning more awards than any show... ever. Now London’s recordbreaking hit arrives on Broadway. Roald Dahl’s much-loved story bursts into life on stage. Your group will be delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

NST Stage School oﬀers a choice of theatre-based workshops that can be tailored to the show you see and to your exact requirements.

• The Lion King

• Audition Workshop

• Pre-Show or After-Show Cast Party

NST Stage School Workshops Include a Q&A session with a Broadway performer

• Stage Combat

• Theatre Sports

• Broadway 101

• Step by Step

• Theatre in Context

• Making a Scene

• Musical Theatre Song & Movement

• Business of the Business

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More Productions: • Chicago

Only available with NST

• Newsies

• Mamma Mia

• Wicked Backstage Experience - Behind the Emerald Curtain • New York Film Academy

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Key Visits

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wall Street Internal Tour

New York’s premier cultural attraction is one of the world’s greatest repositories of art. Oﬀers paintings, sculpture, furniture and all manner of precious objects from across the continents and ancient civilisations.

Take a tour inside this landmark institute of American ﬁnance. Meet professionals and gain an insight into the everyday working environment of the ﬁnancial world. Business Pro Workshop also available.

Museum of Modern Art

Guided Financial District Walking Tour

Moving onward and upward, New York’s premier showcase for what’s new in the visual arts. Showcases cubism, fauvism and abstract expressionism. Modern inﬂuences to inspire any ﬁne art student, and a 3D course with wide examples of machine art, ranging from sewing machines to ball-bearings!

Take stock of the ﬁnancial heart of New York. Stroll down Wall Street, see the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Reserve Bank, and more.

Guggenheim Museum Oﬀers modern creations associated with major movements. Representations are generally from the latter part of the 19th century. Boasting artists such as Klee, Leger, Mondrian, with a general leaning towards the abstract.

More Key Visits • International Center of Photography • Cooper–Hewitt, National Design Museum • The Frick Collection • Whitney Museum of American Art • Neue Galerie New York ...and more!

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Museum of American Finance Explore the American ﬁnancial markets, the history of money and track the current credit crisis at this independent public museum that’s now based in the former headquarters of the Bank of New York.

UN Building Tour On this guided tour, students will learn about the organisation, its history and view the General Assembly Hall. Your group will learn about sustainable development, democracy and human rights, governance, economic and social development, and more.

More Key Visits • Business Pro Workshop • Macy’s Behind-the-Scenes-Tour • The Federal Reserve Bank • NASDAQ Guided Tour

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Key Visits

Living History – Meet a Veteran of the Civil Rights Movement Only available with NST

New York Film Academy Interactive Sessions

NST has developed links with key ﬁgures within the Civil Rights Movement who would like to share their unique experiences with our groups. Spend an hour in the presence of men and women who worked and campaigned alongside Martin Luther King and gain an electrifying experience that few, whether students or staﬀ will ever forget.

"My September 11 Experience" at the Tribute WTC Visitor Center

The NYFA oﬀers groups a fantastic opportunity to learn from exciting hands-on sessions designed around an area of ﬁlm to suit your group in front of and behind the camera.

The Museum of Moving Image

NST group favourite

Take an educator-led tour of the nation’s only museum devoted to the art, history and technology of movies, television, and digital entertainment.

Radio City ‘Stage Door’ Tour

NST groups have a unique opportunity to meet someone personally involved in the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. Students will have the chance to ask questions and hear their own account of the day and the person’s views today.

This tour is best known as the country’s leading hall for popular concerts, stage shows, special attractions and media events, including the Grammys, Tonys, and MTV Video Music Awards! More than 700 movies opened here, including the original King Kong. Take a fascinating hour-long tour of this special building.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

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Alongside one of the most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy, the Ellis Island museum is dedicated to the history of immigration and the important role this island claimed during the mass migration of humanity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• NBC Studio Tour • Paley Center for Media • TV & Movie Sites Tourr

More Key Visits • September 11 Memorial Visit • Harlem Civil Rights Tour • National September 11 Memorial Museum • Tenement Museum

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New York/Washington DC

Washington DC Chosen as the US capital for its tactical location between the South and the North, Washington DC oﬀers a whole host of experiences for school groups. Home to the US Government, many of the nation’s monuments and museums, historic landmarks and memorials to great US presidents of the past, the city’s skyline might be low-proﬁle but its attractions certainly aren’t. This is the ideal destination to couple with a trip to New York as many American History themes can be covered within, and between, the two cities too.

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Guided Walking Tour of the Washington Memorials

National Museum of American History

Take students on a tour of the history of the United States, as our guides explain the relevance of the many memorials including the Jeﬀerson Memorial, Franklin D Roosevelt Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial.

Take a tour through the collection of over three million artefacts that tell the story of American History and all aspects of its changing culture in an entertaining and light-hearted manner.

Guided Walking Tour of the Political / Historical Sites Our experienced guides will bring the story of the 2008 presidential election to life as students take a half-day tour and gain an understanding of the roles of • The Senate • House of Representatives • Supreme Court • The Library of Congress.

The history of this cemetery, the largest military graveyard in the world reﬂects the conﬂicts and struggles faced by the American people. Graves here include JFK, those from the Civil War, and both World Wars.

Walking Tour – Political Sites & Historical Sites Half day tour on each topic with a local guide covering externally all the major government buildings and all the major historical sites

National Air & Space Museum This popular museum houses an excellent collection of historic airplanes, missiles, spacecraft and artefacts that explain the history of flight from the Wright brothers to the Space Shuttle. The on-site IMAX theatre also shows a number of flight-themed films.

More Key Visits • Art Galleries

Arlington National Cemetery

More Key Visits • The Pentagon • FDR Memorial

• Holocaust Memorial Museum • Mount Vernon

• Washington Area - Gettysburg & Williamsburg • ESPN Zone

• Smithsonian Institute

• Philadelphia - Philadelphia Walking Tour, Fort Delaware, Valley Forge

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Popular Theme Park Options Here are just a few of our most popular theme parks. Contact NST today to enquire about other theme parks and water parks in your chosen destination.

UK Alton Towers

Thorpe Park

Enjoy a mind-blowing mix of fantastic rides and attractions oﬀering unlimited fun for kids of all ages. For those seeking adrenalin-pumping experiences, scream your way into Oblivion, feel the speed of Rita, experience the windswept exhilaration of Air and enjoy Nemesis’ famous turbulent, twisting frenzy and ride into the Dark Forest and experience TH13TEEN if you dare.

THORPE PARK welcomes you to the UK’s most thrilling classroom! Combining a dose of adrenalin with jaw dropping demonstrations, a visit is sure to give your lessons a completely new spin. Students can test the theories of Einstein on some of the fastest rollercoasters on Earth, or learn trade secrets behind the marketing and promotion of the brand new multi-million pound attraction for 2012 – THE SWARM.

Suitable when visiting Manchester, Liverpool & Wales

Suitable when visiting London

France Disneyland® Paris

Parc Astérix

Open all year round. Your students will gain so much from learning and interacting in this world-famous resort. Both Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park are jam-packed with rides, shows and attractions, all of which provide a great environment for your students to work together, bond as a class and challenge their personal boundaries.

Parc Astérix is home to over 30 outside attractions, all based around the famous Astérix comic-strips, and is a fantastic alternative to Disneyland® Paris. It is especially well known for its large variety of rollercoasters, and incorporates rides and themes from ancient cultures such as the Romans and the Gauls.

Suitable when visiting Paris

Spain Warner Brothers Movie World

PortAventura has everything to make a school trip unforgettable! Both students and teachers will have a great time in the two amazing parks. PortAventura Park is an astonishing amusement park divided in ﬁve thematic areas with many rides and shows. PortAventura Aquatic Park is a water park packed with waves and slides.

A magical and fun-packed visit for all students, with 25 fabulous attractions. Its four areas contain numerous opportunities to experience and enjoy some of the largest and fastest rides in Europe.

Theme Parks

PortAventura, Salou

Suitable when visiting Madrid

Suitable when visiting Barcelona & Catalonia

Germany Phantasialand

Skyline Park

Phantasialand is one of Europe’s top entertainment parks. It is the number one German entertainment park for school groups from Ireland. Seven themed areas with worldwide unique attractions and internationally multi-award-winning shows, promise to be great fun and an educational experience for all your students.

Skyline Park has something for everyone to discover. The park is spread over 19 hectares with more than 50 attractions for young and old. Discover the magic of Bavaria's most popular amusement park! Suitable when visiting Munich

Suitable when visiting Valkenburg, Rhine & Moselle

Italy Gardaland

Rainbow MagicLand

A new themed amusement park located near Rome covering an area of 600,000 sq. m. The "magic" is the dominant feature of Rainbow MagicLand, a theme park dedicated to the whole family, where you can discover the magic of fun and adventure. 35 diﬀerent attractions from big thriller roller coasters, spinning coasters and 70m tall drop tower to smaller kiddies rides like the mini-ferris wheel. The themed areas are based around several ancient cultures and civilisations bringing a very appealing package of themes and good rides.

Suitable when visiting Lake Garda

Suitable when visiting Rome

The Netherlands Walibi Holland

De Efteling Theme Parkk

More than 40 attractions & shows for all ages. Walibi Holland has a great deal to oﬀer excitement-seekers! Take for example Xpress, the rollercoaster that launches you on a sensational ride at breakneck speed. Or why not feel the speed and the sound in Speed of Sound ride, an exciting experience in a world full of music, speed and loop-the-loops.

This is the largest theme park in the Netherlands which caters for children and adults alike with its cultural, romantic and nostalgic themes and its variety of amusement rides.

On a hot day, discover all the ‘cool’ water attractions! Make sure no one stays completely dry in Splash Battle or experience the wild adventures of Crazy River. And why not try a record number of spins in the white water ride El Rio Grande.

“Efteling is a magical experience that invites you on a thrilling adventure. Step inside this fairytale world full of wondrous tales, delightful dreams and adventures at high speed. Forget everything else for a while and take the leading role in the adventure.” Suitable when visiting Brussels & Dutch Coast

Suitable when visiting The Netherlands

Belgium Walibi Belgium

Bellewaerde Theme Park

The ideal theme park to visit with school groups. The famous Radja River, the crazy Calamity Mine and all other family attractions will bring happiness for young and old. There are also diﬀerent shows and animations. On diﬀerent locations in the park you can have a meet & greet with your musical heroes Walibi and Squad and their bands. Most importantly for our school groups, there are plenty of high speed thrills. Take a seat in one of the sensational attractions and face the high speeds or dizzying heights! Put your hands high in the air, feel the wind in your hair and... do not forget to scream your lungs out.

Spend a day at this fantastic theme park which oﬀers a wonderful mix of animals, nature and attractions, and is ideal for class bonding. Suitable when visiting Belgium & Northern France

Suitable when visiting Belgium

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Our full range of destinations See much more of our full range of destinations on our new website www.nst.ie These include: Germany Berlin Black Forest Cologne Munich Nuremberg Rhine & Moselle

Austria Salzburg Vienna Belgium Belgian Coast Brussels WWI Battleﬁelds

Greece Athens Delphi Mystra Olympia Sparta Tolon

Britain (UK) London Manchester Stratford Edinburgh Glasgow

Hungary Budapest

China Beijing Shanghai Czech Republic Prague France Disneyland® Paris French Alps Loire Valley Normandy Opal Coast, Northern France Paris WWI Battleﬁelds WWII Region

Iceland Reykjavik Hverageroi Selfoss Skaftafell Ireland Dublin Derry Belfast

The Netherlands Amsterdam Dutch Coast Valkenburg

Israel The Holyland Italy Bay of Naples Florence Lake Garda Rome Sicily Tuscany Venice

Turkey Istanbul USA Los Angeles New York San Francisco Washington DC West Coast USA

Poland Krakow Warsaw Russia Moscow St Petersburg Spain Andalucía Cantabria Catalonia & Barcelona Madrid Switzerland Geneva Swiss Alps

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NST will organise all your travel arrangements both air and ground, in Ireland and abroad.

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Flights Want the cheapest ﬂights for your school tour? Through our strong relationships with some of the world's leading Airlines and Low Cost Carriers, NST can source the lowest airfares and group discounts to suit the needs of all school groups. We will advise you of the best possible routes and fares to your chosen destination and provide you with a competitive quotation inclusive of all taxes and baggage charges. If you are travelling with Ryanair, NST will complete your full online check in and provide you with your boarding cards in advance of your travel date.

By booking with a fully licensed operator, your students' money is protected! If you book direct with an airline, you are NOT protected if anything goes wrong.

Flexible Payment Plans Collect just a holding deposit from your students and we will book and pay in full for your ﬂights on your behalf and then organise a payment plan that will suit everyone.

Comprehensive Group Travel Insurance NST always include fully comprehensive travel insurance for your group. So you can rest assured that no matter what happens, you’re covered!

Ferry At NST, we work closely with all major ferry companies to ensure school tours get the best ferry crossing rates to the UK and Continental Europe. Why not travel by coach and ferry this year and you could make some fantastic savings?

Coach Whether it’s an airport transfer, coach with ferry or foreign coach hire, we work with the most reputable operators in Ireland and Europe to ensure safe transportation of your students.

NST’s Support Dedicated Tour Planner You only need to deal with one company to organise all your travel and insurance arrangements.

Airport See-Oﬀ NST will also see you oﬀ at the airport to ensure all goes smoothly!

24 Hour Emergency Assistance NST provide 24 hour emergency assistance for you and your group while you are on tour.

Teacher feedback

"From the ﬁrst day I lifted the phone to ask about the possibility of organising a trip to Berlin, the people I had to deal with were excellent, whether it was Trish in Dublin or any of the reps or guides in Berlin." Mr Madill, Co. Antrim

"Wonderful company, excellent service throughout, most enjoyable trip and looking to make it an annual event" Mr Fahy, Dublin

"An Excellent service at every turn." Ms Taite, Co. Meath

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Booking Conditions Please take the time to read the following conditions carefully. They are the basis for the contract between us and will assist you with your future plans. 1. CONTRACT Your booking is with NST Travel Group Limited, registered office, Discovery House Brooklands Way, Whitehills Business Park, Blackpool, UK, FY4 5LW (registered in England number: 2665024). The ultimate holding company of NST Travel Group Limited is Holidaybreak plc. NST Ltd acts as an agent on behalf of NST Travel Group Ltd. NST Ltd is registered in Ireland (number 240123) and its registered office is at 22 Northwood Court, Santry, Dublin 9, Ireland. A contract will only exist when we have received the required deposit and acknowledged receipt of your completed form by the issue of the booking confirmation invoice. The person signing the booking form accepts the following conditions on behalf of all party members and will be the sole point of contact for correspondence. The contract between us is governed by the laws of the Republic of Ireland and the jurisdiction of the Republic of Ireland Courts. However, you may choose the law and jurisdiction of Northern Ireland, England or Scotland if you wish to do so. 2. DEPOSITS Before a booking can be considered firm, the Party Leader must sign the booking form and forward the initial deposit for each paying member of the party as defined in Table A of the Important Notes. This deposit is not refundable, unless under the terms of the insurance cover. Please make cheques payable to NST Ltd. Insurance cover is included for every tour and commences when the deposit payment is received. 3. PAYMENT We require a second deposit, as defined in Table A of the Important Notes section of this form, to be paid not more than 8 weeks after the due date of the initial deposit. The final balance must be settled no later than 12 weeks prior to departure or by return of post where receipt of invoice is within 12 weeks. If second deposits or final balances are not received by the due dates, this will be a breach of the contract between us, entitling us to treat the booking as cancelled by you. In these circumstances, the contract between us will remain in force until you receive our written advice and cancellation invoice. 4. CANCELLATION In the event of cancellation by a paying member more than 12 weeks before your tour, the deposits may be transferred to a substitute member. However, if this is not possible, then the deposits will be retained by us. For cancellations made less than 12 weeks prior to your tour, the payments made may be transferred to a substitute member but we reserve the right to charge an amendment fee of €50 /£50, plus any direct costs incurred. For air tours, cancellation charges may apply in accordance with section 6 and the individual airline policy. However, if a transfer is not possible, please write to us immediately giving full details. The cancellation will be subject to the following charges:84-29 days before your tour: 60% 28-15 days before your tour: 80% 14 days or less before your tour: 100% The date of effective cancellation is calculated on the day of receipt of written advice. If any cancellation brings the number of paying passengers below the minimum number required to qualify for a particular price, then the price will be adjusted accordingly. Please note that cancellation charges may be reclaimed, via insurance, provided that the cancellation occurs within the terms of the policy - e.g. necessary cancellation due to injury or illness of the party member or parent or parental redundancy, etc. 5. PRICE INFORMATION The price of our tours are valid at the time of publication in our brochure or price list or on our website or when quoted to you. The prices were calculated on the basis of then known costs on 1st July 2013. Your tour is guaranteed against any surcharges in currency. However, your trip may be subject to surcharges due to unforeseen increases in transportation costs and seaport charges, VAT, enforced increases in labour costs, aircraft fuel, overflying charges, airport charges and increases in scheduled air fares, in addition to any surcharges resulting from governmental action. In all cases where a surcharge is applicable we will absorb an amount equal to 2% of the tour price, excluding any insurance premiums and amendment fees. Only amounts in excess of 2% will be surcharged. If this means paying more than 10% of the tour price you will be entitled to cancel the tour with a full refund of all money paid (minus insurance premiums and any amendment fees incurred). Should you wish to cancel because of this, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on the surcharge advice. You will be notified up to 30 days prior to departure if a surcharge is due on your tour. 6. ALTERATIONS & AMENDMENTS BY YOU Should you wish to make any changes to your confirmed booking, you must notify us in writing as soon as possible. Where we can meet your request, a fee of €50/£50 per amendment will be payable together with any costs incurred by ourselves and any costs or charges incurred or imposed by any of our suppliers in making the change. Additions to your party are usually possible at any time up to 12 weeks prior to travel. However, you must always check with us first. If any addition is made within 12 weeks of departure we may charge an amendment fee of €40/£25 per amendment. The ordering of extra services (for example vegetarian meals, changes to your itinerary or requests for booking visits) after 12 weeks prior to departure will also be subject to the payment of the amendment fee and the other costs / charges set out above.

For tours by air it is the Party Leader’s responsibility to ensure that all names are given in full and exactly as shown on the individuals’ passports. This information is often required at an early stage of booking and some airlines may not permit name changes. Most however will treat name changes as cancellations and charge accordingly. We will pass these charges on to you. Once tickets have been issued or in the case of low cost carriers once names have been received, airlines will usually charge the full cost of the flight if a name is changed. If your final balance is overdue at the time of requesting this change this also must be paid in full before the change can be made. 7. IF WE ARE FORCED TO CHANGE THINGS The arrangements in our brochure or price list or on our website or when quoted to you, were given in good faith. Occasionally we have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most changes will be minor and all will be advised at the earliest possible date. In the unlikely event of it proving necessary to alter significantly or cancel your tour, we will offer a suitable alternative if available or 100% refund (within 14 clear days) if we are not able, in our opinion, to offer an alternative that is sufficiently comparable. Significant changes include the following changes when made before departure: a change of accommodation to that of a lower official classification or standard for the whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change of accommodation to an alternative resort for the whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change of outward departure time or overall length of time you are away of 12 or more hours and, in the case of inclusive tours, a significant change of itinerary missing out one or more major destinations substantially or altogether. Please note a change of airport, airline or flight time of less than 12 hours are not significant changes unless otherwise expressly stated. Compensation will be paid as below, per full fare paying passenger, if we have to make a significant change to your tour within 12 weeks of commencement:Should this be 84- 29 days: €7/£5 per person 28-15 days: €15/£10 per person 14 days or less: €22/£18 per person Please note that the above options and compensation do not apply to study visits, festival and tournarnent tours and exchange programmes if they have significantly changed or been cancelled due to any reasons outside of our control. Please see Clause 7 of the Important Notes section for further details. Very rarely, we may be forced by ‘force majeure’ (see Clause 8) to change or terminate your tour after departure but before the scheduled end of your time away. This is extremely unlikely but if this situation does occur, we regret we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain any refunds from our suppliers), pay you any compensation or meet any costs or expenses you incur as a result. 8. FORCE MAJEURE Except where otherwise stated in these Booking Conditions, we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage, loss or expense of any nature whatsoever as a result of ‘force majeure’. In these Booking Conditions, ‘force majeure’ means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, actual or threatened terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events outside our control. 9. TRAVEL TICKETS & VOUCHERS These are valid in conjunction with the particular travel arrangements booked and the route specified. No refund can be made for lost, mislaid, unused, unendorsed or expired tickets, coupons or vouchers. Any details given are provisional and do not commit any airline mentioned to providing a service. 10. LIABILITY We will only accept responsibility for any personal illness, injury or death which results from the negligent acts or omissions of any servant or agent, or any supplier working on our behalf in the provision of services or facilities to you and whilst acting within the scope of their employment. We will also accept responsibility for those elements of the tour arrangements which are under our direct control, and for the acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents, sub-contractors and suppliers. We can only be liable for the provision of special requests where we have confirmed their availability in writing beforehand. Please note, however, that we do not accept liability for any air or sea carriers whose individual conditions of carriage apply and are often subject to international agreements. We cannot be held responsible for the loss of enjoyment or additional expenses due to delays or changes in any travel arrangements or other services which are caused by circumstances amounting to ‘force majeure’ (see Clause 8). Our liability in all cases (except those involving illness, injury or death) is limited to 50% of the invoiced tour value per passenger in addition to a full refund. We cannot be held responsible for the failure or inability of any equipment or computer programme to recognise or correctly interpret or process any date as the true or correct date, or to continue to function correctly beyond that date. Should you or any member of your party have the misfortune to suffer illness, injury or death during the period of your tour arising out of an activity which does not form part of the arrangements made by us, we shall, where appropriate, give you every help that we can by way of initial assistance, including initial legal costs associated therewith, up to a maximum value of €7,000/£5,000 per booking form. You must request such assistance within 90 days from the date of the misadventure and in the event of there being a successful claim for costs against a third

party or there being suitable insurance policies in force, the costs incurred by us shall be recoverable from you. 11. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE If there are any problems with your arrangements whilst you are away, the Party Leader must immediately inform the supplier of the service(s) in question. Any verbal notification must be put in writing and given to the supplier as soon as possible. If the supplier is unable to resolve the complaint or problem to your satisfaction, you should contact us immediately either at the office during working hours or via our 24 hour duty officer out-ofhours. Until we know about a problem or complaint, we cannot begin to resolve it. Most problems can be dealt with quickly. In the unlikely event that the matter remains unresolved, please write to us immediately on your return and we will do our utmost to find a satisfactory solution. Notice in writing of any claim or dispute must be received by us within 28 days of the date on which the tour ended. If any dispute on a tour booked with NST Travel Group Ltd cannot be amicably settled, it will be possible to refer it to arbitration under a special scheme arranged by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators- Irish Branch on behalf of tour operators. Full details of this scheme are available on request. Claims for less than €1,270 or the Sterling Pound equivalent per Booking Form may be pursued through the District Court Small Claims procedure. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – Irish Branch within 9 months of the day of return from the tour. 12. PERSONAL PROPERTY Your personal property, including baggage, is your own responsibility at all times, unless any loss or damage is due to our negligence or failure to carry out our responsibility. 13. SUPERVISION When you book with us, you accept full responsibility for any damage or loss caused by you or any member of your group. Full payment for any such damage or loss must be paid direct at the time to the accommodation owner or manager or other supplier. If you fail to do so, you will be responsible for meeting any claims subsequently made against us (together with our own and the other party’s full legal costs) as a result of your or any member of your group's actions. Party Leaders and/or other adults accompanying the party agree to act ‘in loco parentis’ at all times and will adequately supervise all members of the party. It is the Party Leader’s responsibility to ensure that: a) No group member under 18 consumes alcoholic beverages without prior written consent of the parent/ guardian. b) No student smokes on coaches, in any accommodation, in any smoke free places or behaves in any other way which may cause a fire hazard. c) All party members wear the lap belts provided for all journeys by coach. (Not always applicable to coaches sourced overseas). d) No student breaks Irish, UK or local law. 14. TOURS BY AIR In accordance with EU Directive (EC) No 2111/2005 Article 9, we are required to bring to your attention the existence of a “Community list” which contains details of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban within the EU Community. The Community list is available for inspection at www.ec.europa.eu./transport/air. In accordance with EU Regulations we are required to advise you of the carrier(s) (or, if the carrier(s) is not known, the likely carrier(s)) that will operate your flight(s) at the time of booking. Where we are only able to inform you of the likely carrier(s) at the time of booking, we shall inform you of the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as we become aware of this. Any change to the operating carrier(s) after your booking has been confirmed will be notified to you as soon as possible. However, the departure airport, overseas arrival airport, carrier/airline and flight timings cannot be guaranteed (even when they have been confirmed in our Booking Confirmation Invoice). Nor can we guarantee the means of transport and timings for each leg of the journey but these will be as near as possible to those set out in our Booking Confirmation Invoice. We will provide transportation from your original departure point to the relevant airport if the original airport is changed. The departure airport, overseas arrival airport, carrier and flight timings shown in this brochure, on our website or in any other promotional material and detailed on your Booking Confirmation Invoice are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. The latest route, timings and carrier will be shown on your tickets which will be despatched to you approximately two weeks before departure. You must accordingly check your tickets very carefully immediately on receipt to ensure you have the correct route, flight times and carrier. It is possible that departure airport, overseas arrival airport, carrier and/or flight times may be changed even after tickets have been despatched - we will contact you as soon as possible if this occurs. Any change in departure airport, overseas arrival airport, the identity of the carrier, flight timings, and/or aircraft type (if given) will not entitle you to cancel or change other arrangements without paying our normal charges except where specified in these conditions. If your flight is cancelled or delayed, your flight ticket is downgraded or boarding is denied by your airline in circumstances which would entitle you to claim compensation and/or another remedy from the airline under EC Regulation No 261/2004 - the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004, you must pursue the airline for any compensation due to you. All sums you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the full amount of your entitlement to compensation or any other payment arising

from such cancellation, delay, downgrading or denied boarding. This includes any disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on any other arrangements. The fact a delay may entitle you to cancel your flight does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your flight. We have no liability to make any payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations or in respect of any flight cancellation or delay, downgrading of any flight ticket or denial of any boarding as the full amount of your entitlement to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with above) is covered by the airline's obligations under the Denied Boarding Regulations. If, for any reason, you do not claim against the airline and make a claim for compensation or any other sum from us, you must, at the time of payment of any compensation or other sum to you, make a complete assignment to us of the rights you have against the airline in relation to the claim that gives rise to that compensation payment. If your airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the Commission for Aviation Regulation on 01 6611770 or via their website at www.aviationreg.ie 15. CONDITIONS OF SUPPLIERS Many of the services which make up your tour are provided by independent suppliers. Those suppliers provide these services in accordance with their own terms and conditions. Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the supplier's liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable International Conventions. Copies of the relevant parts of these terms and conditions are available on request from ourselves or the supplier concerned. 16. PASSPORTS & VISAS The passport and visa requirements applicable at the time of printing to Irish and British Citizens for the arrangements we offer are shown in the Important Notes section of this form. However it is the responsibility of the Group Organiser to obtain the passport and ensure all group members have a full individual passport. For travel to or via the United States all passengers, including children must have their own machine-readable passport. Most Irish and British Citizens holding an Irish or British passport can travel under the Visa Waiver Program but there are some restrictions and the Group Organiser must check these by looking at the US Embassy website at www.dublin.usembassy.gov. All persons travelling to the USA under the Visa Waiver Program must have obtained travel authorisation using the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). You must have obtained authorisation at least 72 hours before departure. This requirement is in addition to the submission of passport information, which is still required. Each individual traveller must register online on the following website: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta. Party Leaders may wish to refer to the Department of Health websites at www.dohc.ie or www.dh.gov.uk/travellers which offer health information for all destinations. Although NST’s extensive insurance covers the cost of emergency medical treatment abroad, we would still recommend that all party members travelling within the EU have a valid EHIC. At present there are no mandatory health formalities for Irish or British Citizens for the destinations we offer but please bear in mind that requirements may change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure. It is the Group Organiser’s responsibility to ensure that all group members are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. Except as set out above and in our Important Notes section, all costs incurred in obtaining such documentation must be paid by you. We regret we cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation, or provide personal data on a timely basis for all party members that are required for border control or aviation security purposes. If any member of your group is not an Irish or British Citizen or holds a non-Irish or British passport, you must check passport and visa requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the country(ies) to or through which you are intending to travel. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us or any of our suppliers, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly. 17. DELAYS AT PORT, INTERNATIONAL RAIL TERMINAL OR AIRPORT In the event of a delay at the port, international rail terminal or airport of departure, we will ensure that you are informed of the reasons for and the extent of the delay as early as possible. Except for delays to flights, in the event of a delay in any travel arrangements included in your tour lasting less than 12 hours, we will either (1) make arrangements there and then as appropriate to reduce any discomfort (for example providing you with a meal voucher) or (2) we will provide retrospective reimbursement of reasonable costs you incur for refreshments on production of receipts. In both cases if the delay causes you to miss a pre-booked meal where the delay exceeds 3 hours, your group will be entitled to light refreshments. In the event of a delay exceeding 6 hours, your group will be entitled to receive a main meal. In the event of a delay to flights the responsibility to provide assistance lies with the airline concerned. Please see Clause 15 for further details. The length of any delay is calculated from the scheduled departure time of the sea vessel, train or flight for which the group has a firm booking.

Booking Conditions & Important Notes 18. SPECIAL REQUESTS Any special requests must be clearly notified to us in writing. We do our best to meet any special requests made by you and ensure that these are forwarded to the appropriate persons. We cannot guarantee, however, that special requests will be fulfilled and failure to do so does not constitute a breach of contract. Special requests will only be held to form part of the contract between you and NST Travel Group Ltd when they have been confirmed in writing to be guaranteed by NST Travel Group Ltd. 19. MEDICAL PROBLEMS If any member of your group has any medical problem or disability which may affect your arrangements, the Group Organiser must give us full details before you confirm your booking so that we can advise as to the suitability of the chosen arrangements. The Group Organiser must give us full details in writing at the time of booking (if not already confirmed in writing) and promptly update us of any changes. If we reasonably feel unable to properly accommodate the particular needs of the person concerned, we must reserve the right to decline their reservation or, if full details are not given at the time of booking, cancel when we become aware of these details. 20. DATA PROTECTION We have measures in place to protect the personal booking information held by us. The contact details supplied, including postal address, telephone and email address, will only be used to fulfil tour administration and to communicate details of NST Travel Group Ltd’s or our associated companies products and services. The personal information supplied about party members will only be used to allow our employees, agents, subcontractors and suppliers to provide the promised service to our normal high standards. It may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law.

Important Notes 1. PAYMENT - TABLE A The following deposits are payable for each paying member of the group according to the type of tour and basic tour cost: TYPE OF TOUR

FIRST DEPOSIT ON BOOKING

All UK Tours European Tours USA & Long Haul Tours

€100/£100 €150/£150 €250/£250

SECOND DEPOSIT 8 WEEKS AFTER BOOKING €100/£100 €150/£150 €250/£250

The final statement of account will be sent to you 14 weeks before departure. The balance of the cost of your arrangements must be received by us not less than 12 weeks prior to departure. 2. ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF YOUR TOUR • Accommodation as described in our final quotation letter to you (see clause 5 Accommodation). • Meals as indicated in our final quote letter to you (see clause 6 Meals). • Air or coach travel as specified including all security charges and taxes but excluding departure taxes only payable locally. • All airport taxes and charges including foreign air taxes that can be prepaid. • Transport at destination as outlined in your final quote letter. • Excursion arrangements as outlined in our final quote letter to you (see clause 7 Excursions). • Insurance cover (see clause 8 Insurance) • Generous free supervisory places. Please refer to our brochure or quote letter. • Information Packs for group leaders • VAT at current rates where applicable. • Concessions as detailed in clause 12. 3. NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF YOUR TOUR • Meals en route, unless specifically stated. • Entrance fees, boat trips, guides etc unless specifically stated. • Drinks with meals, other than breakfast. • The cost of a full passport, as required by the country to be visited. See clause 9 Passports. • The cost of visas and immigration taxes. See clause 10 Visas. • Departure taxes which can only be paid locally. • Transfers for excursions unless specifically included. • Gratuities or gifts for guides etc unless specifically included. 4. GROUP SIZE The minimum number for which we quote tour prices is indicated in our quote letter to you. We can quote prices for smaller groups. 5. ACCOMMODATION We have carefully selected accommodation with our groups requirements in mind, through close working partnerships with hoteliers and our agents. We describe in our brochures either specific accommodation which is frequently used, or the standards and category of accommodation used. Additional hotels and centres not named in the brochure but of a similar standard may also be offered. In all cases, accurate and honest NST hotel descriptions are provided. Adults on free places: are generally accommodated in twin bedded rooms (with the exception of some youth hostels where this is not possible, please refer to the specific hostel description for details). All single room preference requests incur a supplement, which is detailed in our final quote letter.

Additional paying adults: will generally be accommodated in twin bedded rooms and pay a per night supplement (please refer to your final quotation letter for precise details). Subject to availability, single rooms may be provided at a higher supplement, as detailed in your final quotation letter. The total number of adults must not exceed 20% of the group size or additional charges may apply to the whole group. 6. MEALS The standard meal basis of tours is quoted in our final quote letter to you. Extra meals can be booked where required. Where full board is indicated a packed lunch is normally provided. Many establishments will charge extra for a hot lunch. Not all establishments can provide hot lunches. 7. EXCURSIONS a. Provision of Excursions The provision of excursions varies from tour to tour. NST provides a visit planning service for groups of minimum 25 paying persons or more. This is a service that will help you plan your visits and prebook transportation, entrance and guide services on your behalf. Normally guide services and transportation will be prepaid to NST with most entrance fees payable on the spot by the group. If excursions have been included these will be clearly stated in your final quote letter. b. GUIDE BOOKS AND MAPS NST will provide the group organiser with a guide book when travelling to one of our most popular destinations. c. GENERAL NOTE Most visits requested can be booked by NST. Should a large amount of research be required for visits not listed in the NST Information Pack, we reserve the right to levy an additional charge. You will be notified of the amount required prior to the visits being researched. d. ADVICE FOR EXCURSIONS AND VISITS As described in our brochure, we operate a Safety Management System which has been developed in conjunction with RoSPA and is externally audited every year by a suitably qualified external organisation. Whilst it is not practical to inspect all visits and excursions, we will use reasonable endeavours to obtain, from providers of visits and excursions that are included in tours, evidence that health and safety has been evaluated. We will also endeavour to obtain an outline of any potential remaining risks which the provider wishes to bring to the attention of school and youth groups. Additionally, the Department of Education and Science, DfES, LEAs and, in some cases, individual schools issue guidance on all aspects of school trips and outside activities including planning, risk assessment, organisation and supervision. If you are in any doubt, you can and should always seek specific advice in advance from the Department of Education and Science, your LEA or the DfES. e. FOOTBALL MATCHES ,CONCERTS, STUDY VISITS AND EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES Where we agree to organise attendance at or participation in football matches or concerts or exchange programmes on your behalf we cannot guarantee the arrangements requested. This is because we are dependent on the goodwill of the individuals that agree to provide facilities for these events. As these providers are not our suppliers and we do not have contracts with them for the supply of these services, they may choose to withdraw any offered facilities at any time and this is outside our control. In these circumstances we reserve the right to substitute alternative arrangements to those originally requested. Any such change will not be a significant change for the purposes of clause 7 of our Booking Conditions. f. PREPAID THEATRE VISITS Please note that prepaid theatre tickets are non refundable. 8. INSURANCE INSURANCE SUMMARY NST Limited act as an appointed representative for Fogg Travel Insurance Services Limited. The following insurance cover is provided for every tour participant and is included in the tour price. Full details of cover will be sent to Group Organisers. Please note that insurance cover is put in place on the day we confirm your booking. • Cancellation and Curtailment: Up to €5,750/£5,000 • Personal Possessions: Up to €1,750/£1,500 (single article limit up to €285/£250, valuables up to €285/£250, passport/delayed possessions up to €115/£100) • Personal Money: Each participant up to €230/£200, money held by leaders €575/£500 • Emergency Medical Expenses: Up to €5,750,000/£5,000,000 (€11,500 in the UK) • Personal Liability: Up to €1,150,000/£1,000,000 • Organiser’s Liability: Up to €5,750,000/£5,000,000 • Personal Accident: Up to €28,750/£25,000 (lower limit for under 16s, no cover for 75s and over) • Legal Advice and Expenses: Up to €28,750/ £25,000 • Delayed Departure: Up to €115/£100 • Abandonment: Up to €5,750/£5,000 • Additional Travel Expenses: Up to €115/£100 • Missed Departure or Connection: Up to €575/£500 Please note there are excesses for some sections of cover. If you require full details, please phone us and we will forward a copy of the documents to you prior to booking. Please note, it is important that all members of your party have details of the insurance policy prior to booking.'

the relevant Embassy. Please also check the requirements of any countries you will be travelling through to reach your destination. If a student is aged 16 or over and hasn’t yet got a passport, our recommendation is that you should apply for one at least 10 weeks prior to departure, longer if a visa is required. Further information can be obtained in Ireland from the Dublin Passport Office Advice line on 00 353 1 671 1633 or website at www.dfa.ie Further information can be obtained in the UK from the UK Passport Service Advice line on 0870 521 0410 or website at www.passport.gov.uk. 10. VISAS Non-British or Irish citizens may require visas/transit visas, for which the individual is responsible and must apply for themselves. The cost of the visa is not included in tour prices. NST will provide the necessary advice to enable groups to obtain visas. We recommend that all visa requirements are completed at least 2 months prior to departure. Please note that we cannot accept liability if you or any member of your group is refused a visa through no fault of ours. The inability to travel due to incomplete visa requirements is not covered by insurance. Remember, visa requirements may change and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure. 11. INSPECTION VISIT/VISIT BEFORE YOU GO‡ In order to provide further peace of mind for your school tour, we offer 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation for 2 people in a twin room free of charge at, or near to, your booked accommodation. This enables you to plan your visit and answer any queries on your own risk assessments. Inspection visit/visit before you go do not include flights. Please contact us for further details and eligibility. 12. CONCESSIONS To ensure adequate supervision, NST offers generous free places for staff accompanying a group. Please refer to our brochure or quote for further details. The following further concessions are available to groups of minimum 30 full paying persons. Persons travelling on these places do not count towards the free place allocation. Concessions apply to the basic tour prices only and not to any additional services i.e. paid excursions, supplements, entrance fees or theatre visits. Infants Under 2 – price on application. Children 2–18 – 50% of basic student tour price. Spouse – 50% of basic student tour . AIR TOURS: 1 child or spouse concession permitted. COACH TOURS: 2 child concessions and 1 spouse concession permitted. Children and infants must share a room with their parent(s). Concessions are not available on tours to China, Egypt, Iceland, India, Mexico, Russia or USA. 13. NOISE It should be remembered that in many cities and towns accommodation may be situated in a busy area and therefore some noise is likely. Please bear this in mind when choosing your accommodation. 14. FOREIGN OFFICE ADVICE Occasionally, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office finds it necessary to issue advice on the suitability of travel to certain destinations. Such advice can be found on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s website at www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo. 15. PUBLICATION DATE These Booking Conditions and Important Notes were published in July 2013.

9. PASSPORTS Passports are required for travel to all countries. Please ensure that all passengers have a valid passport for travel. Many countries require a minimum of six months validity after the date of travel on passports so please check with

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