School trips abroad are an excellent opportunity for students to experience different cultures, improve their language skills, learn in a new environment and generally be amazed by the wonderful places the world has for us to discover.
Are you looking for travel inspiration for an upcoming school tour? Today, we introduce you to our most popular destinations for school trips, including some of the all-time favourites from our knowledgeable travel team at JWT Schools, let’s go…
LAKE GARDA
Lake Garda in Northern Italy, has the best of both worlds for students: wonderful scenery, beautiful historic towns and one of the best fun parks in Italy, Gardaland. Lake Garda is one of our all-time favourite school trips.
Because of its proximity to Venice, a school trip to Lake Garda can also be combined with a day trip to this marvellous floating city.
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BERLIN
A city that bears the scars of Europe’s most recent conflicts, Berlin is a fantastic place to learn more about the Second World War, the Cold War and their aftermath.
The fascinating Topography of Terror museum, located in the former headquarters of the Gestapo and SS, documents the repression and atrocities carried out during the Nazi regime. At Checkpoint Charlie, we get a glimpse of what life was like for Berliners before the fall of the Berlin Wall, which divided the city, and two opposing views of the world, until 1989.
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SCHOOL SKI TRIP
As far as active school trips go, it doesn’t get much more exciting than a school ski trip to some of Europe’s fantastic winter resorts.
A day out on the slopes learning from qualified ski instructors and enjoying the fresh air, followed by apres-ski activities such as ice skating or snow tubing, and sight seeing is all part of the fun. The Italian Dolomites is a fantastic destination for school ski trips and one of our favourites!
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CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
Another great idea for active school trips is walking the Camino de Santiago as a team. There are thousands of miles across Europe but you can walk the last stretch of the famous trails with your classroom over a few days.
The Camino is a memorable experience and challenge that will bring them together and will give history a different perspective as they spend the week walking paths that have been taken by pilgrims since the Middle Ages.
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LONDON
From theatre to rugby, there is a whole world of activities for school groups in London.
English Literature and Theatre students can enjoy a show at the West End, learn about William Shakespeare’s life and work at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre or even learn how the Harry Potter movies were made.
While sports clubs can test their rugby skills at the Twickenham Stadium Museum.
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PARIS
Paris is one of our classic school trip destinations and one that never goes out of fashion. The ‘City of Light’ and Enlightenment has iconic monuments, world-class museums and wonderful architecture for Francophile students to admire while learning about the history and culture of the French capital.
Spending a day in Disneyland Paris is a fun addition to your school trip to Paris.
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KRAKOW AND AUSCHWITZ
Krakow and nearby Auschwitz are an unmissable destination for history school trips, where students can learn about the rise of fascism, the Second World War and the Holocaust.
As well as wandering the beautiful streets of Krakow’s Old Town and the spectacular Salt Mines, students can explore the Jewish Quarter, Kazimierz District; visit the factory of Oskar Schindler, which inspired Steven Spielberg’s movie and learn about the horrors of the Nazi regime at the harrowing Auschwitz Birkenau Concentration Camp memorial and museum, a must-see for all future generations.
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ROME
Italy’s capital Rome, also known as the Eternal City, was once the epicentre of the mighty Roman Empire as well as the cradle of Catholic faith.
It is a great place to learn about ancient history, visiting amazing places such as The Colosseum and the Pantheon; but also art, admiring the city’s wonderful architecture; and of course The Vatican City is a must-visit for religious studies.
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ICELAND
If you are looking for unique ideas for Science and Geology inspired school trips, Iceland is a truly breathtaking destination.
In addition to the volcanic landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula and the bubbling pools of the Blue Lagoon, an evening tour to witness the Northern Lights will be probably one of the most memorable experiences ever on a school trip. A school trip to the ‘land of ice and fire’ is just fascinating.
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BARCELONA
As the city of soccer greats FC Barcelona, Catalonia’s capital is another all-time favourite, particularly for sports fans, but also has plenty to see for art students.
Visiting and taking a coaching session at Nou Camp Stadium is a real treat for football-mad students but there are many other things to do and see in this multicultural city by the Mediterranean, from the colourful modernist buildings by Gaudi and the food market of La Boqueria to the thrills of the Port Aventura theme park in nearby Salou.
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We hope you find our Top 10 School Trips inspiring, if you require additional information or assistance to organise a tour for your classroom, get in touch with our travel experts today.
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