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• Meet the Team ...... 3 Dear Group Leader, • Group Leader Inspection t the year and for all of your continued loyalty throughou Thank you so much for any new Tours ...... 4 leasure for us to work with so m recommendations. It is such a p the liment we can receive. If you • Theme Parks, Footballj Stadiums referral remains the highest comp group leaders. A d be grateful efit from our advice then we woul & Shopping Trips ...... 5 know of someone who could ben nrewarded. e introduction, which will not go u • Barcelona ...... 6 for th e time to write to us, after d that 94% of you have taken th • PortAventura ...... 7 We are overwhelme luable to us. experiences. This feedback is inva your tour, to tell us of your positive • Madrid & Santiago ake the decision who efore you, the group leader, will m More so now than ever b pendent de Compostela ...... 8 ase remember that we, as an inde ook your tour with in the future. Ple to b ensive advice to you. We are • Valencia & Andalucia ...... 9 rator, will offer the most compreh School Tour Ope r reliability and ravelling and it is because of ou • available 24/7 when you are t d Paris ...... 10 never compromise on the standar t you place your trust in us. We will integrity tha ment system so that • Disneyland Paris ...... 11 n addition we offer an online pay and safety of your tour. I perator us. As an approved School Tour O • Strasbourg, French Riviera, ts can make payments directly to paren ur security. e fully licenced and bonded for yo Carcassonne & Loire Valley ...12 (license 256) we ar u are choosing your tour our enormous flexibility when yo • WWI & WWII ...... 13 Please bear in mind all airlines, ours to anywhere in the world with rganiser as we organise inclusive t o ou have for your tour abroad. any other specific requirements y • How to Book, General flights only and lous be invited on one of our fabu oking a tour with us you will Information & Booking By bo the most comprehensive cher tours. As always, we offer free/discounted tea soon. Bonus ...... 15 rd to meeting you on one of these choice of trips and we look forwa • Useful Information ...... 16-17 • Booking Conditions ...... 18 Kind regards,

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Collectively the team in The School Tour Company have over 200 years’ experience in organising school and group tours! You will not work with a more dedicated, efficient and Thanks for your kind words... knowledgeable team.

It has been great to work with Lucie. She was always extremely helpful, It's been great to work with you Kim. Many thanks for all of the effort you friendly, accommodating and prompt in her replies. This has made my job so have put in to this trip for us and the excellent communication. much easier! She definitely is an asset to your team! It has been much appreciated.

Easy to deal with, friendly staff, great knowledge, a good company all round. Cathy was on hand to give advice, especially after the trouble in Paris. In 12 years of tours, Kim has never let me down and the operations team are Lucie was excellent and was very accommodating with all of my requests. as good. This is the company I always recommend. Thanks so much Ainhoa for all your hard work. It was a very successful tour From Aoife to Mercedes, the whole experience and thoroughly enjoyed by all. was professional, helpful and efficient. Thanks very much for organising our tour, it was great working with you. Hi Lisa, thanks so much for all your efforts regarding Everything went smoothly from start to finish, all requests were dealt with our trip to Russia. You have been a constant source of efficiently by Annette. reassurance and assistance and the boys had a great time. I was hesitant about arranging a trip with The School Tour Company for Thanks to everyone at the School Tour Company the first time, having previously used another company for years, but I’d have for yet another super tour! no hesitation in doing so again.

Both Bronwyn and Diane were very helpful and easy to deal with, nothing was It was a pleasure dealing with Cathy and Annette;contact was always ever too much trouble and I felt they had a genuine interest in our tour. very cordial, and my queries were always dealt with efficiently and promptly, which inspired a lot of confidence. Superb service. Aoife was always there to answer any questions. Vicky, I just wanted to thank you for organising a fantastic trip. It was brilliant and went off without a hitch. Thanks again! I have done school tours for the past 15 years and this your was definitely one of my best. Bratislava has so much to offer and this tour was very inexpensive.

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We invite you to join us on one of our fabulous inspection tours to see first-hand the style of our organisation and to meet with our experienced staff. Tours for 2016/2017 are as follows:

CAPE TOWN SUMMER SURPRISE 29th October – 5th November 2016 early July 2017 Cape Town, also known as the Mother City, Exp ect to enjoy a wonderful trip is an old pro at capturing people’s with all of the usual ingredients hearts. The place where Nelson that our successful summer Mandela found his inspiration; trips are made of – sun, sea, combined with world-class food sand, swimming, relaxing, and wines and unbeatable value shopping, sightseeing, for money, make this destination fabulous excursions and an all-round favourite. If you have most importantly great ever wanted to visit Cape Town, company with like-minded people. see the sights and experience it's Further details available later in the ye ar so watch this vibrant and multicultural pace then space! You won’t be disappointed! this trip is ideal for you. From the majestic sweep of Table Mountain (one of the new Seven Wonders of the KUALA LUMPUR Natural World) to superb white beaches along October mid-term 2017 its rugged peninsula, to the breathtaking scenery of the historic wine Kuala Lumpur is the capital city regions, and the wildlife of the National Parks, Cape Town and its of Malaysia, boasting gleaming surrounds really has it all. skyscrapers, colonial architecture, charming locals, and a myriad of SKI ANDORRA natural attractions. Divided into 16th – 19th March 2017 numerous districts, its main hub is

Our annual St Patrick’s weekend ski called the Golden Triangle which tour is a firm favourite attracting comprises Bukit Bintang, KLCC and more and more people each year! Chinatown. KL is widely recognized for Next year we are going back to numerous landmarks, including Petronas Twin Towers (the world’s Andorra to ski in the fantastic resort tallest twin skyscrapers), Petaling Street flea market, and Batu Caves, of Grandvalira, which is the largest which is over 400 million years old.

ski resort in the Pyrenees connected by a single ski pass. This resort is ideal With frequent sales events throughout the year, expansive shopping for everyone as it caters for all levels of ski. malls like Pavilion KL and Suria KLCC are also among the biggest Andorra la Vella is a nice little town where you can avail of some tax tourist attractions in the city, hosting a wide range of upmarket labels free shopping! With an evening flight on Thursday and skiing on from all over the world. Plus, if you need more reason to love Kuala Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning we will ensure that you make Lumpur, there is the abundance of gastronomic delights – with the most of your time in Andorra. We’re looking forward to seeing thousands of hawker stalls, cafes, and restaurants serving every you and your friends and families again. Children welcome, as imaginable type of delicacies. Not convinced yet? Telephone us for always, on this trip. more information!

Ifyouwouldlike anyfurtherdetails en Thanks for the kind words... onanyofthetripsth justletusknow… Grainne & Aoife, many thanks for Great fun, as always, on your ski trip. what was a truly amazing trip to Dubai We’ve made some great friends and and Abu Dhabi! All your hard work already can’t wait for the next one! was so appreciated. Thanks so much for a fabulous Just a note to say thank you trip to Santiago, we really enjoyed Had a wonderful time for organising the recent trip We had an excellent experience the trip to Porto and it was a in India, met so many to Salou. We thoroughly of the beautiful city of Santiago. great opportunity to walk part lovely people. Once in a enjoyed ourselves and look The School Tour Company went of the Camino. lifetime experience. forward to meeting out of their way to make the trip Thank you! you again. as enjoyable as possible. Thanks to Grainne and the team for a fabulous location yet again! 4 Tel: 01 253 0075 • www.schooltour.ie

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Tel: 01 253 0075 • www.schooltour.ie 5 Spain Barcelona

Catalonia's capital is considered by many to be the 'most outstanding architectural city in the world'. Antoni Gaudi's influence appears Top everywhere. Art lovers can peruse the works of Picasso and with over Choice fifty museums in the city it's a cultural haven educationally. Barcelona is a dynamic city, rich in history, art and fashion, and has a huge passion for variety.

The brief itinerary below is just a sample of how you can enjoy your Barcelona school tour. This can be amended in any way you choose and you can stay for more or less nights.

Day 1 Stay at one of our wonderful beach side resort hotels in either Salou or the Costa Brava (it is possible to stay in central Barcelona if you wish).

Day 2 Discover the delights that Barcelona has to offer on your full day panoramic guided city tour, including the impressive La Sagrada Familia exterior.

Day 3 A day at PortAventura, Spain's most loved theme park, is a must! (seasonal opening).

Day 4 Montserrat in the morning followed by another action-packed afternoon in Barcelona city, perhaps had the time “The students visiting the Aquarium or Nou Camp. Barcelona of their lives in loved it all, & Salou. They possibly the t Aventura was Day 5 Por em” highlight for th eader Take a cable car ride, visit some art galleries and - Dublin Group L museums or simply enjoy some last minute shopping.

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There are many enthralling and captivating things about Barcelona. Here are a few must-see sights and attractions:

• La Sagrada Familia • Camp Nou (Barcelona FC Football Stadium) • Parc Guëll • Las Ramblas • Magic Fountain of Montjuic • Barcelona Aquarium • Poble Espanyol - Spanish Village • Barrio Gotico - Gothic Quarter • Teleferic de Montjuic (cable car) • Picasso Museum • Casa Mila • ‘Las Golondrinas’ boat trip • Tibidabo Theme Park • Zip Lining

Excursions: PortAventura & • Montserrat • Figueres & Salvador Dali Museum Ferrari Land • Girona • PortAventura Spain's most famous theme park, PortAventura, is deally situated beside the sandy beach resort of • Tarragona Salou. The park is divided into six different lands. • Garrotxa Volcanic Park Experience the amazing rides and shows of Mexico, China, Polynesia, Far West, Mediterrania and Evening entertainment: SesamoAventura. Ferrari Land will open in April • House of Illusions (Salou) 2017. • Bowling • Ice-skating (Barcelona city) Parks operate seasonal opening hours, usually opening the weekend before Easter and closing at the end of • Flamenco show October. • Mini Golf (Salou) • Football match This is subject to change. (subject to availability)

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As Europe’s third largest capital behind London and Berlin, Madrid is the most Spanish of Spain’s cities that defends its “We loved the museums, Marvels of Madrid the shopping and mo culture vigorously and has mastered the art of 'living the st of all how typically Spanish good life'. There is much to see and learn about this busy this city is” • Reina Sofia Art Museum – Limerick Group Leader metropolis with it's way of living that is difficult to resist. • Prado Museum • La Plaza Mayor • Palacio Real • Bernabeu Stadium • Thyssen- Bornemisza Museum • Parque Warner Theme Park

Evening Excursions: entertainment: • El Escorial • Bowling • Flamenco show It may be possible to organise language lessons • Toledo • Ice-skating h at a language school in Spain. • Segovia • Disco Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela is the capital of northwest Spain’s Galicia region. It’s known as the culmination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, and the alleged burial site of the apostle St. James, where it is said his remains lie within the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela. There is much to see and learn while on these walks and visiting the small towns along the way.

If the Camino walk is not to your tastes, Santiago is in its own right a wonder to visit, with the centre of Santiago declared a world heritage site, you will be in awe at the streets of medieval origin as well as the charm of the squares and the cathedrals.

Splendours of Santiago... Towns along the Camino Walk • Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela • Museum of Sacred Art Puente La Reina Bilbao • Cathedral Museum • College of Fonseca Estella Porrino • Hostel of the Catholic Monarchs • Museum of the Galician People Los Arcos Arcade • Monastery of San Pelayo Antealtares • Alameda park Viana Pontevedra • • Caldas De Reis Pilgrimage Museum and Santiago Galician Center for TOUR OL C O O H M • Square Praterías Contemporary Art C P Padron

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This is the promised land for those seeking a thrill while learning. Valencias' futuristic City of Arts and Sciences provides the ultimate when it comes to ingesting knowledge, a beautifully orchestrated structure that will delight students and teachers alike. Valencia also happens to be the home of Paella! Vivacious Valencia...

• City of Art & Science: Marine Park;

Concert Hall; Museum of Science; Evening IMAX Cinema entertainment: • Old Town & • Sleeping with Cathedral the sharks! • Paella making course • Bio Parc • Bowling • Central Market • Disco • Plaza de Ayuntamiento • Torres de Serranos • Albufera National Park (boat trip & Paella making) Andalucia

With its breath-taking scenery, Andalucía’s' eight regions volunteer boundless opportunities for those wanting to capture Spain at its best. The 'Moorish' influence is evident in the architecture while the cuisine is infused with all of the exotic herbs and spices of its Arabian settlers.

Amazing Andalucia... • Granada: Alhambra Palace; Generalife Gardens; • Marbella Science Park • Puerto Banus • Seville: Cathedral & Giralda Bell Tower; • Cordoba Real Alcazar; Golden Tower (Torre del Oro); • Mijas Jewish Quarter; Isla Magica Theme Park • Malaga • Gibraltar • Torremolinos Crocodile Park

Evening entertainment: • Bowling • Flamenco show • Mini Golf

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Paris tenders an inexhaustible supply of culture, art and history. Visiting students will have a wealth of choice both educationally and recreationally, learning and relaxing in a city that boasts memorable museums and galleries together with a host of street cafes and restaurants for that people watching experience.

rfect for “This city is pe so many a school tour, torical sights, The brief itinerary below is just a sample of how well-known his nd to finish you can enjoy your Parisian school tour. This can azing culture a am ey” it all off – Disn be amended in any way you choose and you can ader - Sligo Group Le stay for more or less nights.

Day 1 Arrive in Paris and commence your guided city tour, taking in the main sights such as the Eiffel Tower - a perfect introduction.

Day 2 Spend the day discovering attractions such as Stade de France, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame and a visit to the Latin Quarter is a must.

Day 3 The Louvre, Montmarte, Sacre Coeur, Versailles and many more attractions await you. Don't forget your trip on the Bateaux Mouches.

Day 4 Your group will enjoy a full day at Disneyland Paris. Save some time for Val d'Europe shopping centre.

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There is so much to see and do in Paris you will be completely spoilt for choice. Some of the most visited attractions are as follows:

• Eiffel Tower • The Louvre • Disneyland Paris • Notre Dame Cathedral • Arc de Triomphe & The Champs-Elysees • Sacré Coeur & Montmarte • Stade de France • Sorbonne & The Latin Quarter • Musée d'Orsay • Palace and Gardens of Versailles • Centre Georges Pompidou • Pére Lachaise Cemetery • La Defense • Cité des Science

Disneyland ® Resort is divided into two parks - Disneyland ® Park and Evening entertainment: Walt Disney Studios ® Park. Every Paris tour includes entrance to • Bateaux Mouches trip Disneyland ® Park, however there are Hopper tickets available for entry to on the River Seine both parks if you wish. • Eiffel Tower by night • Aquaboulevard Disneyland ® Park • Bowling Disneyland ® Park is separated • Cinema into five themed areas: Main Street USA, Fantasyland, Meal options: Frontierland, Adventureland and • Flunch • Creperie Discoveryland. Relive the magic of Disney stories and characters • Pizza Hut • Buffalo Grill on more than 50 attractions. • Planet Hollywood • Rivoli • French restaurants ® • Pizza/Italian restaurants Walt Disney Studios Park Step through the studio gates and let your imagination soar! Explore the four distinct cinema and studio lots: Front lot, Production Courtyard, Back lot and Toon Studio and immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of television, cinema and animation. Have the ride of your life on the Rock n Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith!

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The stunning Loire region offers more magnificent chateaus, splendid country manors and fortified castles than anywhere else in France. Beautiful landscape and prestigious Strasbourg historic sites are in abundance in this region, which offers excellent opportunities for improving the French language. The bustling city of Tours is the perfect base for students to explore the regions attractions. One of the main attractions for student groups, in this area, is the educational theme park Futuroscope which will amaze and engage young minds.

Activities: • Le Château de Chambord • Château d’Usse • Château de Saumur • Château de Chenonceau • Beauval Zoo • La Rochelle (Aquarium) • Patisserie Chocolaterie Bigot, • Joan of Arc Museum It is no accident that Strasbourg was chosen as the Amboise capital of Europe. The city has stood as a shining symbol of reconciliation since the Second World War. Discovering the institutions of Europe enhances students understanding and is a great opportunity French Riviera to embrace the stunning contemporary architecture. The vast and surprising area of Activities: Southern France, close to the Italian Border, offers opportunities to visit • EU Parliament (school organises visit directly) small cities such as Nimes, Arles and • Palais d l'Europe (Council of Europe) Orange to explore at first hand Roman • Cathedral & La Petite France architecture, a real highlight for classical Evening • Natzweiler Struthof studies students, as well as absorbing entertainment: the atmosphere in fabulous and stylish Concentration Camp • Bowling cities such as Nice, Monaco and Eveni • Chocolate Museum • Ice-skating ng Cannes. Take the opportunity to study entertainm • • Fluvial river ent: European Court of Human Rights with a French tutor to improve on • Kar cruise aoke night language skills. • Bowling Suggested excursions: • Ice-skating • Freiburg Highlights: • Bergwelt Schauinsland cable car • Cannes • San Remo (longest in Germany) • Monaco (Monte Carlo) • Saint Paul de Vence • Heidelberg • Nice - Art Museums • Antibes • Port Grimaud & St Tropez • Perfumeries in Eze and Grasse • Chocolate Factory in Nice Carcassonne This beautiful city is really two cities in one Carcassonne is well worth a visit for and is steeped in history dating back to one night as part of another trip, such Roman times. Take in the delights of the well as a French or Spanish trip,or as part

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A visit to the WWI & WWII sites in France & Belgium is a real ‘out of classroom’ experience that students will long remember. The two great wars are pivotal in recent history and such visits come as a stark reminder of the suffering endured by others for the sake of peace.

WWI Ypres Salient & The Somme

With the 2014-2018 centenary events well under way, now is a great time for a school group to visit this area.

The Irish Link – Your group will experience these areas with an insight from an Irish perspective with many references to the 16th Irish Division and the 36th Ulster Division while also recognising that many Irish fought in other British and Other ‘must see’ visits: Commonwealth regiments. We can source guides that • In Flanders Fields Museum specifically focus on the Irish link to Ypres Salient & The Somme. • Menin Gate Ceremony • Passchendale Memorial Museum & the Platoon Experience Specific Irish Visits: • Vimy Ridge • The Island of Ireland Peace Park • Thiepval Memorial & Visitor Centre • Ulster Tower And many more… WWII visits • Pool of Peace are also available • Wytschaete Military Cemetery and the Memorial in Belgium & to the 16th Division WWII Normandy Northern • Irish Pillars at Suicide Road France. • Petit Bois • Caen Peace M useum • Arro • Locre Hospice Cemetery manches Invasion • Pegasus Muse um Mus • Grave of Major William Redmond MP eum • D-Day Landing Beaches • La C • New Irish Farm Cemetery ambe German • Point de Hoc Cem • Memorial and grave of Francis Ledwidge etery • 1944 Museum • Ranville C • Grave of John Condon, 14 year old Irish boy soldier • emetery Mulberry Harbour • Bayeux Tapestry

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The inviting city of Krakow is arguably Poland's most popular attraction, as it has plenty to offer everyone in terms of art, history and culture. It is a miracle how this marvellous city stayed so in tact after WWII and therefore boasts many fabulous historic buildings and monuments. An important and must-see destination for history groups.

Below is just a sample itinerary for the Krakow trip which can be amended in any way you choose and you can stay for more or less nights. Crucial Day 1 Delve straight into the beauty of Krakow's sights of old town with your tour of the Market Square, Cloth Hall, Royal Palace and Cathedral. Krakow... Day 2 Experience the impact of Auschwitz, one of the most memorable lessons of modern There are many architectural, history. cultural and historical aspects to be seen while in Krakow: Day 3 Explore the Kazimierz District (Jewish Quarter) • St Marys' Church of Krakow followed with a visit to Schindler's • Wawel Hill - Cathedral factory. & Royal Palace Day 4 • Market Square & Cloth Hall Go over 300 metres underground to the • Kazimierz (Jewish Quarter) Wieliczka Salt Mine and see dozens of • Oskar Schindler's Factory statues and a cathedral carved out of salt. Excursions: • Wieliczka Salt Mines • Auschwitz-Birkenau • Tatra Mountains (Zakopane)

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14 Tel: 01 253 0075 • www.schooltour.ie How to Book Your Tour & General Information

The easiest way to contact one of our friendly Important things to remember: team is by phone from 01-253 0075 or email [email protected]. • Indicate if twin rooms are satisfactory for the leaders in your group or if you would require single rooms, as We will be more than happy to offer advice, suggest supplements apply. itineraries and recommend popular attractions and destinations to you. • Advise if you have any special needs/disabled passengers in your group. In order for us to work with you more efficiently it would be very helpful if you could indicate to us your preferred • Which flights would be the most suitable to you, morning destination and dates of travel, allowing for flexibility, or evening departures, taking into account your departure advising of approximate group size and duration of tour. airport. Please also mention if your group has a special interest, e.g. music, history, art, geography etc, as we can tailor • If you have foreign national passengers travelling in your itinerary to this subject. your group please advise them to apply for visa documentation as soon as possible. We can send a On receipt of your tour information please advise your visa assist letter to support this process. students that a deposit of €150 will be required in order to confirm their place on the tour and for us to secure flights. • Flights are strictly subject to availability as many routes A second deposit payment (to be advised) will be required have been cancelled or reduced. We will advise you of one month later, with final balance due 8 weeks prior to the current schedules at the time of quote, however departure. these are subject to change.

At the time of forwarding deposits, either by bank transfer or We are working with long established cheque, a full passport list of all passengers travelling must suppliers in all destinations. be submitted. COACHES: Our coaches are modern with very experienced coach drivers, familiar with routes and itineraries. We will endeavour at all times to provide English speaking drivers for all groups, unless your preference is otherwise. All drivers have to comply with EU drivers regulations.

ACCOMMODATION: Our hotels generally have 3/4 bedded rooms for students with en suite facilities. If you require twin rooms for your students, this is generally possible at a supplement. Group leaders are always accommodated in twin rooms and single rooms are available at a supplement. Hotels are generally modern and of three star standard.

HOSTELS/ YOUTH HOTELS: The standard of youth accommodation in Europe has increased dramatically in recent years. Youth Hostels are chosen by group leaders as they generally have recreation rooms and common areas for students. Modern hostels have en suite facilities and you may have 4 - 6 students to a room. Twin rooms with facilities are available for group leaders.

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Free Place Ratio Our standard free place ratio is 1 free leader with every 8 paying passengers and 1 free with 10 for ski tours. However you can choose to bring more or less leaders on the tour and the price will increase/decrease accordingly. If you wish to bring extra leaders above the 1 to 8 ratio then supplements for flights and accommodation may be applied, depending on destination.

Change in Numbers Please advise us as soon as possible if you have extra passengers, before confirming with them, so we can check availability with the airline and hotel, if necessary. If any passengers cancel from the tour then please be aware that this may affect your tour price and free place ratio due to the shared costs involved.

Cancellation Charges Deposits are non-refundable but can be transferred to a replacement passenger. However, the applicable name change fee will be charged if airline seats have been purchased. Advanced Passenger Information which includes date of Our cancellation charges are as follows: birth, gender, passport number, expiry date, issue place and • 29 – 56 days prior to departure – 80% of the tour price. nationality. This information is generally required either at the • 28 or less prior to departure – 100% of the tour price. time of ticketing or at the time of online check-in. Further information on cancellations is included in our booking conditions on Page 18. ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) Insurance Since January 2009 it has been compulsory for all Irish Our insurance is included for each passenger up to the citizens to obtain approval through the Visa Waiver age of 70, unless otherwise advised by you. Premiums will Programme (VWP) enforced by the U.S Department of apply for those aged over 70 and for some pre-existing Homeland Security. medical conditions so please check with our insurance All eligible passengers should apply for authorisation and company. A full copy of the policy terms and conditions pay the applicable fee by visiting http://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ . will be sent to you on confirmation of your tour. If you wish to see the policy in advance then we would be happy to f This programme enables citizens from 36 countries to travel orward it on to you. to the United States for 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. For a list of the 36 countries please visit Passenger Lists/Name Changes http://travel.state.gov. Please note that all passengers In all cases, except if you flying long haul, we will require must have biometric (machine readable) passports to gain a passenger list of passport names for all passengers entry into the USA. travelling. Please ensure names are correct as once they are submitted to the airline, name change fees will apply. Passports & Visas Most European destinations just require passports to be In the event that you must change one passenger name valid for the duration of your stay; however some do require to another then the airline will charge a substantial name 3 or 6 month validity from the return date. Please ensure change fee for this, regardless of how small the change and that you check well in advance of travel. they show no leniency at all. Name changes vary for each airline so we will advise the cost at time of change. We must All Visa requirements are the responsibility of the passenger receive all name changes in writing. and they should make contact with the Embassy of the country they are travelling to in plenty of time before travel. API (Advanced Passenger Information) It is a compulsory requirement for any passengers We will send the passenger documentation supporting intending to travel to Spain and the USA to provide some the visa application, if required. It is up to the individual to ensure that they comply with all requirements that are

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Students should be respectful to guides, coach drivers and hotel staff. If damage is caused to any property, such as hotel rooms or the coach, at any time then they will be held responsible for their actions. Any damage caused by any member of the group will be charged accordingly to the group.

No students under 18 may consume alcohol and smoking on coaches and in hotel rooms is strictly prohibited. Some hotels will ask for a deposit on arrival which will be returned on departure if all is in order.

Emergencies In case of any emergency while on tour you will be provided with emergency telephone numbers, to contact our staff, with your travel documents.

EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) The EHIC (replaced the E111 form) allows passengers to access health care while in EU countries, if necessary. All information can be found on www.ehic.ie .

Online Check-in Travel Documents We will prepare your travel documents between 5-14 Compulsory online check-in is required for all Ryanair days prior to departure. This pack will contain all boarding and Easyjet flights. We issue the boarding cards for your passes (if Ryanair or Easyjet flights), tickets, reservation outbound and return flights and include them with your numbers, vouchers, finalised itinerary, baggage labels and travel documents. Online check-in for Ryanair can only be any relevant emergency telephone numbers. We would ask done up to 7 days before travel, so please ensure that you to check your travel documents carefully as soon as before this time we have a full passenger list with date of you receive them and advise us if you have any queries. birth, nationality, passport number, expiry date and place of issue for each person. Delays It is extremely important that all passport information Unfortunately from time to time, strikes, weather or force submitted to us is correct. Once tickets have been issued majeure that is beyond our control can affect travel (14 days before) changes of any kind are not permitted, arrangements. We will advise group leaders as soon as we therefore a new ticket must be purchased. are aware of any reasons that could affect travel plans and try our best not to inconvenience you too much.

Prepaid Tickets For outbound travel if you are delayed in any way that we Once we have prepaid any football tickets, theatre tickets, may not be aware of then please let us know so we can concert tickets and entrance tickets in general they are contact the coach company and hotel to advise them of non-refundable and will be charged in addition to lost your delay. deposits in the case of cancellations. Risk Assessment (applicable to Northern Personal Property Irish Schools) We will not take responsibility for any property belonging Please contact us for more information on how we can to any group member that is lost or misplaced while on tour, assist you with your Risk Assessment. We deal with due to negligence. each trip on an individual basis.

Contingency Fund Publication We would advise that the group leader carries an adequate All information contained in this brochure is correct to contingency fund while on tour in case of any unforeseen the best of our knowledge as of August 2016. If any events. important changes occur we will advise you in writing at the time of quotation. Supervision It is the responsibility of the group leaders to ensure that their students behave in the correct manner at all times.

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Please ensure that you read the following booking Cancellation of a booking is effective only once it has been the relevant supplier. The Company shall use reasonable conditions carefully, as they form the contract between received in writing to the Company from the group leader endeavours to fulfil such requests. No liability shall attach the group and The School Tour Company. and any cancellation charges will be calculated from this to the Company for failure to comply with a special request date. Deposits are non-refundable but can be transferred to and such requests do not form part of this 1. BOOKING a replacement passenger, where an applicable name contract. Your booking is made with The School Tour Company change fee may apply. (the Company) at the address of 35 Pearse Street, 10. COMPLAINTS/ DIFFICULTIES WHILE ON TOUR Dublin 2. Our cancellation charges are as follows: Should the group leader have any complaints before or 29 – 56 days prior to departure – 80% of the tour price. while on tour you are asked to contact the Company using A contract will only exist when we have received the 28 or less prior to departure – 100% of the tour price. the contact details you have been provided with. required first deposit amount per student and have Many reasons for cancellation (other than disinclination acknowledged receipt of this, sent you your confirmation If any difficulties are experienced while travelling or when to travel) are covered by our insurance cover, please letter and booking form. This form needs to be signed abroad then the emergency numbers must be used to check our insurance booklet. If the reason is insurable, by the group leader and returned to us as soon as you inform the Company of these difficulties in order to rectify a cancellation invoice will be sent to the insurance company receive it. On signing the booking form the group leader the situation as soon as possible. If the group leader is and full money will be refunded minus the premium and is accepting the following conditions on behalf of all unhappy with a particular aspect of your tour we ask you excess charge. Please note that cancellations could members of the group. Once we receive the signed to contact the supplier on the emergency numbers you increase your tour price if it affects the student/teacher booking form, all aspects of your booking are formalised. may have for them in your travel documents e.g. coach ratio. The group leader will be our point of contact, unless we are company, hotel agent, if problems are not discussed with advised otherwise. them at the time suppliers are reluctant to help with the 7. ALTERATIONS TO YOUR TOUR complaint when the group are back in Ireland, as they The terms of the contract are to be interpreted under and (a) By the Group Leader would not have had the opportunity to resolve the problem are subject to the laws of the Republic of Ireland. Should the group leader wish to make any changes to at the time. If the difficulty you have encountered cannot their tour then the Company must be notified as soon as be rectified then contact the Company’s emergency 2. DEPOSITS/ PAYMENT possible. Changes can only be made once they have been number/office number in order for us to liaise with As a guide, the first deposit of €150 per student is required confirmed by the group leader to the Company in writing. suppliers involved. in order to book your tour, along with a passenger list of We will endeavour to make the changes, if they are passport names for all students. Long haul and some other practical, at a minimal cost; however this is dependent If the matter is not resolved or cannot be resolved while you destinations require €250 deposit. A second deposit is on costs imposed by our suppliers at the time of change. are on tour then it must be sent to us in writing no later than required one month after the first. The second deposit Please be aware that if there are any changes requested 28 days from returning from your tour, as the Company will amount is generally €100 per student but higher or lower to be made to airline dates/routes or names then not accept liability for any complaints received outside this first and second deposit amounts may be required substantial costs may be incurred by the airlines. Name period. In the unlikely event that an agreed settlement for a depending on the cost of the tour and the cost of the airline change fees are strictly enforced by all airlines and these dispute or complaint cannot be reached then we refer you seats. can vary depending on the airline. The passenger that is to the special Arbitrations Scheme detailed in condition 11. cancelling from the tour is obliged to pay this fee for their Deposits are non-refundable, unless covered under the replacement or if it is in error then the passenger/group 11. ARBITRATION terms of our insurance. Deposits can be paid by cash, leader is obliged to pay same. Name changes must be Any dispute or difference of any kind whatsoever which cheque, bank draft or bank transfer. All cheques are to be confirmed in writing. arises or occurs between any of the parties hereto in made payable to ‘The School Tour Company’. relation to anything or matter arising under, out of or in If the group leader wishes to add extra passengers to the Full payment is required 8 weeks prior to departure date. connection with the contract and/or the booking connected group then the Company will try their best to facilitate you. The group leader will receive all invoices applicable to the to this contract shall be referred to arbitration under the Please note that surcharges may apply due to increased tour and final payment date will be clearly indicated. If we Arbitration Rules of the Charted Institute of Arbitrators – airfares etc. do not receive full payment by this date then we reserve the Irish Branch. Full details of this scheme are available on request. Neither the Company of the group leader has the right to charge applicable cancellation charges as outlined (b) By the Company right of Appeal except the High Court on a point of Law. in condition 6. We will not be in a position to pay final b While the Company’s aim is to satisfy your requirements Alternatively, claims for less than the jurisdiction of the alances to our suppliers if we have not received your final and expectations from the time of booking, occasionally District Court Small Claims Procedure per booking form payment and this could put certain aspects of your tour in we have to make alterations to your tour due to changing may be pursued through the District Court Small Claims jeopardy. circumstances and we reserve the right to do so at any Procedure. All claims in excess of the jurisdiction of the time. If any changes have to be made to your tour the District Court Small Claims Procedure shall be referred to 3. PASSENGER NAMES Company will advise you as soon as possible and arbitration. It is the Group Leaders responsibility to ensure that all endeavour to ensure that the same standards are met passenger names provided to us at the time of booking are and a satisfactory alternative is provided. as per passport and they must be in typed format, via email, 12. LIABILITY fax or post. If any changes are to be made once airline In the unlikely event of the group leader not being satisfied Every effort will be made to ensure the smooth running of seats have been purchased then name change fees will with alternative arrangements that the Company have been your tour and that all arrangements are made accurately. apply, see condition 7(a). obliged to make, then a full refund of all monies will be We accept full responsibility if any of the services provided given, except if the changes are due to circumstances to you are not handled correctly by our employees and for outlined in condition 8 or condition 7(c). any element of the tour arrangements which are under our 4. INSURANCE COVER direct control. Insurance cover is included for every passenger, unless (c) Changes by airlines you have indicated otherwise. Insurance cover commences Any change in departure or arrival airport and flight We will only accept responsibility for any personal illness, from the moment we receive your deposits. If our travel schedule will not entitle you to cancel or change other injury or death which results from the negligence of our insurance is not taken then we need confirmation in writing arrangements. Refund and booking conditions for that employees, or any of our suppliers providing services on that another travel insurance scheme will be covering the particular airline will prevail. our behalf. tour arrangements. (Please see further information regarding premiums on Page 29 of our brochure). Please note that a change of airport, airline or flight time of We cannot be held responsible for the loss of enjoyment less than 4 hours is not deemed as a significant change. and/or additional expenses, which are caused by events beyond the Company’s control (condition 8) and could re - 5. PRICE CHANGES sult in travel arrangements being changed. All tour prices are based on the current exchange rates 8. EVENTS BEYOND THE COMPANY’S CONTROL that apply at time of booking. The Company reserves the We regret that we cannot accept liability or pay any right to pass on any increases due to fluctuations in the compensation where unforeseeable events, outside the 13. DATA PROTECTION exchange rate at time of full payment. In addition, the Company’s control, prevent contractual obligations being The Company is committed to protecting your personal Company reserves the right to pass on any increases due carried out. War, threats of war, natural or nuclear disaster, information. Any contact details supplied will only be used to the introduction of any new tax or levy enforced by the volcano eruptions, ‘force majeure’, closure of airports/ for administration purposes by the Company. On occasion Government in the Republic of Ireland or abroad or an ports, terrorism, political unrest, industrial disputes, we will have to provide personal information to our suppliers increase in an existing tax or levy, or any increase in fuel adverse weather conditions, technical faults or accidents and agents in order to enhance the tour service. Please surcharges which are outside of our control. involving transport, fires and ‘acts of God’ are all classed note that airlines are required by new laws introduced in as events outside of the Company’s control. If any of these the United States and other countries to give border control The Company reserve the right to surcharge for any unlikely events occur we may have to cancel or rearrange agencies access to passenger data. Accordingly any increases mentioned above at any time up until final your tour. We cannot guarantee any refunds will be made information the Company has regarding any passengers balance due date (8 weeks prior to departure). unless we are able to obtain refunds from our suppliers. travel arrangements may be disclosed to the customs and immigration. 6. CANCELLATIONS 9. SPECIAL REQUESTS The group leader must advise the Company by email, Special requests (e.g. dietary requirements) must be made fax or letter as soon as they receive a cancellation. in writing and shall be communicated by the Company to 18 Tel: 01 253 0075 • www.schooltour.ie Intriguing Northern Italy...

Stunning scenery and lake views, spectacular architecture and Venice & To museums, there is so much variety p to choose from as you will see Choice below... Lake Garda VENICE

• Basilica of St Mark Stretching across 117 small islands, Almost 370 square km's of burnished • Piazza San Marco Venice is ideally suited for museum and blue water spreads itself to the shores of (St Mark's Square) gallery hopping. Strolling from one to the spectacular Lake Garda where a host • Grand Canal & Gondola's the other and taking in the glorious of amenities, leisure activities and centres • The Doge's Palace architecture you will quickly realise why of culture await. Countless places of this city attracts so many visitors. educational interest serve to make this • Bridge of Sighs & Rialto Bridge tour a busy one. • Correr Museum • Peggy Guggenheim Collection The brief itinerary below is just a sample of how you can enjoy your Northern Italian • Galleria dell’Accademia school tour, by staying in the two locations of Venice and Lake Garda. This can be amended in any way you choose and you can stay for more or less nights. • Murano Glass Museum Day 1 Day 2 VERONA Before travelling to the lake region you Take a speed boat on the lake, visit the • Piazza dei Signori could visit Milan; alternatively continue picturesque town of Sirmione and/or • Juliet’s House straight to your hotel in Lake Garda. enjoy a cable car ride to Monte Baldo. • Duomo di Verona • Arena di Verona (Amphitheatre) Day 3 • Parco Naturo Viva Gardaland (seasonal opening), Italy's largest adventure park, will offer students LAKE GARDA REGION a day to remember. Lido di Jesolo, near Venice awaits you this evening. • Malcesine & Monte Baldo • Sirmione Day 4 • Bardolino Visit Verona and go to see Juliet’s house • Gardaland Theme Park and famous balcony, as well as the • Sea-Life Aquarium Amphitheatre. • Movieland Studios Theme Park Day 5 Enjoy the many delights of Venice: MILAN gondala's, bridges, architecture, • San Siro Stadium museums and shopping. • Piazza Duomo & Cathedral • Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' If you prefer you can stay in one h hotel for the duration of your trip, Evening entertainment: either in Lake Garda or in Lido di • Bowling Jesolo, near Venice. • Medieval Times

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Straddling the river Tiber, Rome extends the warmest of welcomes to its visitors and is recognised for its hospitality. As a world heritage site historically, When in the opportunities for discovering the very finest of art, culture and architecture are limitless. Students involved in art and religious studies have the world at Rome... their feet with the Vatican museums full with spiritual art and sculpture, including many Renaissance pieces. Something of interest will never be far Below is a selection of some from your gaze. of the top things to see and do in the magnificent city of Below is just a sample itinerary for the Rome Rome: trip which can be amended in any way you choose and you can stay for more or less nights. • St Peter's Basilica Top Day 1 • Vatican Museums Choic Surround yourself in the grandeur and & Sistine Chapel e sophistication of Rome while accompanied by • Colosseum your experienced city tour guide. Visits this day • Roman & Imperial Forums include the Forum, Pantheon and Colosseum. • St Peter's Square Finish the evening soaking up the atmosphere around the Trevi Fountain. • Trevi Fountain • Spanish steps Day 2 • Palatine Hill Explore the beauty of the Sistine Chapel and • Pantheon Vatican Museums, as well as the Dome of • Piazza Navona St Peters Basilica. • Piazza del Popolo Day 3 • Castel Sant'Angelo (Mausoleum of Hadrian) Enjoy a full day at Rainbow Magicland theme park (seasonal opening), alternatively take a full day • Capitoline Museums excursion to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. • Catacombs • Rainbow MagicLand mpeii is Rome and Po “Visiting nal Day 4 plete educatio Theme Park the com ing here is someth experience, t e The Catacombs are really worth a visit this • Cinecitta World nd above all th or everybody a f like children” morning, followed by last minute sightseeing Theme Park ians genuinely Ital eader – Dublin Group L or shopping. Evening entertainment: • Bowling • Time Elevator • Ice Skating • Cinema in English • Pizza making class

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e Gelato Cours te make and tas Florence your own ice m! Evening crea Tuscanys' capital Florence has been referred to as the most romantic ertainment: city in the world, and with good reason, everything about it is simply ent Bowling beautiful. Groups are based outside Florence in Montecatini, a spa • icular ride town which has access to its old town via funicular. • Fun • Swimming Fascinating Florence…

• Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore • Ponte Vecchio • Sante Croce • Piazza del Duomo - Baptistery & Giotto’s Campanile • Piazza della Signoria

Excursions: • San Gimignano 'City of Towers' • Ferrari Museum (en route to • Siena & Dome of the Cattedrale • Pisa & Leaning Tower Lake Garda or Milan) di Santa Maria Assunta • Fiesole (archeological site) arda , Venice and/or Lake G combined with Rome stination as it can be ither on its e is a great Italian de ing time in Florence, e Florenc le itinerary for spend . Below is just a samp due to its location talian trip. own or as part of an I off in On the way back stop y 2 thusiasts Da Pisa. Or For the art en Day 1 ous Accademia Rome, Visit the fam y exploring the avelling en route from y before enjoy a da If tr llery and Uffizi Galler cacci ing scenery and Ga argello Museum, Bran take in the stunn ternoon enjoying B . spending the af ti Palace. edieval town of Siena . Chapel and Pit pretty m d city tour of Florence day can be a guide (Please note that this pending wapped with Day 4 de Day 4 s e you are travelling Day 3 elling North stop at th on which city ing city If trav the endear ur L TOUR Travel to to end the to O C ). errari Museum O O from or to F H M ehind C hidden b P , A ucca S

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As Europe’s second largest city, London is pacey and animated although there are many opportunities for taking things easy. Educationally it will Top captivate those wanting to expand their awareness of a major player in hoice world economics. The sciences and the arts are well represented and C days can easily be filled with the abundance of museums and galleries. The experience of London and the pageantry that goes with it is unmatched and cannot be seen anywhere else in the world.

Below is just a sample itinerary for the London trip which can be amended in any way you choose and you can stay for more or less nights.

Day 1 Head straight into your guided tour on arrival into this dynamic city and see all the world famous sights and landmarks. Finish with a trip on the London Eye or the Thames River Cruise.

Day 2 Take part in a workshop at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre (on a play of your choice), visit Madame Tussauds and/or many of the fabulous and interactive museums London has to offer.

Day 3 Spend the last day at Thorpe Park or save some time to enjoy shopping in Oxford Street, Westfield or the quirky markets of Camden, Portobello and Petticoat Lane.

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You will be faced with endless It is difficult to think that this city has suffered so much during this possibilities in Berlin, some major century. Bombed and blasted, split into two and then healed as one in places of interest are: 1989. Since then, Berlin has been aggressive in reconstruction and has become both vibrant and quirky. Typically German, the city runs like • Checkpoint Charlie clockwork, everything to time and everything in place. With its historical • Holocaust Museum heritage there is much to learn here and students will find the experience • Jewish Museum pleasurable in so far as everything is so accessible. • Brandenburg Gate • Olympic Stadium Below is just a sample itinerary for the Berlin trip • Reichstag which can be amended in any way you choose • Bundestag & The Berliner Dom and you can stay for more or less nights. • Alexanderplatz • Unter den Linden Day 1 & Kurfurstendamm A full day guided sightseeing tour • Berliner Unterwelten (bunker tour) in this thriving city is a perfect way • Plotzensee Prison to start your trip. Take in the • Berlin Zoo Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust Memorial and Alexanderplatz. • Stasi Museum Day 3 • Story of Berlin Museum Day 2 See first-hand • DDR Museum the horror of Take an Olympic Stadium • Potsdamer Platz Sachsenhausen tour, visit Checkpoint Concentration Charlie or explore the Camp and/or underground of Berlin Excursions: make a stop in by taking a bunker tour. Potsdam to visit • Tropical Islands Sanssouci Palace. • Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Day 4 • Potsdam Before you leave take the time to discover the rest of the attractions such as the Reichstag, Stasi or DDR Evening entertainment: Museum. • Bowling • TV Tower TOUR OL C O O H M • Cinema

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Southern Germanys' premier city situated just 50 kilometres from the Bavarian Alps embraces culture and the arts completely. Munichs’ philharmonious history is world renowned, although musically it offers much more as a culturally versatile city. Rebuilt since its destruction during WWII, there is an imposing mix of old and new architecture to be admired and galleries and museums are plentiful. Popular choice Magnificent Munich...

There are so many things to engage the students from history, art and culture to Below is just a sample itinerary for the Munich trip fabulous excursions: which can be amended in any way you choose and you can stay for more or less nights. • Marienplatz • Deutsches Museum Day 1 • BMW Museum Be introduced to the main landmarks of the city by • Konigsplatz your guide, such as Marienplatz, Frauenkirche and Konigsplatz. • Frauenkirche • Altes Rathaus & Neues Rathaus (Old & New Town Halls) Day 2 • Bavaria Film Studios Enjoy the Bavarian Film • Allianz Arena Studios, Olympic Stadium and the Deutsches Museum or visit • Olympic Stadium Dachau Concentration Camp.

Excursions: • Dachau Concentration Camp • Berchtesgaden - 'Eagle's Nest' & Salt Mines Day 3 • Neuschwanstein Castle Visit the stunning city of Salzburg • Zugspitze Mountain and the Salt Mines in Berchtesgaden • Salzburg or take a cable car to the top of Zugspitze and go to the magical Neuschwanstein Castle. Evening entertainment: y ents were reall “The stud ng e trip, everythi Day 4 • Swimming lighted with th de rk, they really t like clockwo - Complete the trip by exploring the • Cinema wen ustria, the Sky e activities in A enjoyed th sit to Dachau rest of the sights and museums or ark, and the vi • Ice-skating line theme p perb” e was su TOUR the Guid enjoy some shopping. OL C where O O Leader H M • Bowling Group C - Cork P S A

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The Rhine Valley, full of legends and folklore, holds its own against the best when it comes to tourism. Spectacular views both landside and Rediscover the from the rivers themselves expose the true beauty of this great region. Numerous castles dominate the shores, mostly built as royal or ducal palaces rather than fortifications, they truly are magnificent. The Rhine, Rhineland… at approximately 1300km long, flows through six countries.

From fairy tale castles, historic Below is just a sample itinerary for the Rhineland trip which can be amended cities and pretty villages you will in any way you choose and you can stay for more or less nights. find plenty to do in the Rhine Valley: Day 1 Koblenz, situated on the banks of the Rhine, is your base to view the • Boppard Deutsches Eck and visit the surrounding areas, including Marksburg Castle. • Rudesheim – Seigfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Day 2 • Cologne – Cathedral, The picturesque towns of Boppard, Rudesheim and St Goar and their Chocolate Factory enchanting castles await you. Travel between the towns by steam boat. • BayArena Football Stadium Alternatively, take a tour of BayArena football stadium followed by a visit to Cologne. • Rhein-Man Adventure Park (Russelheim) Day 3 • Chair lift from Muhltal to Spend the day enjoying the fantasy and mystical rides and attractions at Gedeonseck Germany's biggest theme park - Phantasialand. • Rhine steam boat cruise • Marksburg Castle Day 4 • Phantasialand Combine a visit to Konigswinter and • Nuerburging Racing Track Drachenfels by funicular railway • St Goarhausen – Burg Maus before exploring what Bonn/Cologne & Burg Katz (Cat & Mouse has to offer. Castles) • Loreley Rock Evening • Rheinfels Castle (St Goar) entertainment: • Deutsches Eck • Disco • Bonn • Swimming • Bowling • Konigswinter (original home of snow white & the seven dwarfs) & Drachenfels (Dragon's Rock) by funicular railway • Cochem, Moselle Valley - Chair lift & swimming complex

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The Netherlands promises an interesting and varied school tour destination. It has given the art world Rembrandt and Van Gogh, has played its part in recent history and is home to many beautiful cities and waterways. Let’s not forget the Dutch icons of windmills, clogs and tulips! Choose to be based in the outskirts of Amsterdam in towns such as Noordwijk or Monnickendam, or stay close to the German borderin the scenic town of Valkenburg. Alternatively, combine the two areas together…

Below is a sample itinerary for the Amsterdam trip which can be amended in any way you choose or you can stay for more or less nights: Evening entertainment: Day 1 Day 3 • Bowling Start the tour with a visit to the interactive NEMO Enjoy a fun-filled day at Walibi theme park or • Duinrell tiki pool Science Centre. Follow this with a visit to the Duinrell theme park. • Aquadisco Van Gogh Museum and finish with some cheese tasting at a traditional Dutch warehouse. Day 4 Tour the Amsterdam Arena (home to Ajax FC) Day 2 or spend your last day in Rotterdam, taking in Experience the open air conservation area and the Euromast Space Tower and the Spido museum of Zaanse Schans windmill village, harbour boat. before the moving experience of Anne Frank’s , randts House Museum Other attractions: Remb House. End the day with a scenic canal boat trip. Artis (Zoo), Expo, Rijksmuseum, Delta Centre, Delft Pottery, Clog Factory, Sea Life Efteling Theme Park

Below is a sample itinerary for the Valkenburg trip which can be amended in any way you choose or you can stay for more or less nights. This itinerary is dependent on which airports the group arrive and depart from:

Day 1 Day 3 If arriving into Brussels take a walking tour Spend the day at Phantasialand in around its historical centre, or enjoy a guided Germany...one of the most popular theme tour, before visiting the Maastricht Caves en parks in Europe! route to Valkenburg. Day 4 Day 2 Visit Valkenburg’s popular attractions, the Travel to the historical German city of Coal Mines and Municipal Caves. Cologne, where you can visit the Gothic Cathedral and Lindt chocolate factory. Evening entertainment: s, cable car to attractions: Castle ruin • Laser tag Other arck, wWorld, Oceade BruP obsleighing Wilhelmina Tower, Sno • B tion Camp. ng Breendonk Concentra • Swimmi • Bowling • Disco TOUR OL C The Netherlands tour can also be combined with O O H M

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Although New York can no longer lay claim to having the tallest buildings in the world, they still provide superb vantage points for viewing the Manhattan skyline. This bustling city is alive night and day and sustains a multi-cultural society that speaks over 800 languages. Broadway beckons for those wanting a showcase piece from their visit and well-tended parks provide the ideal spot to watch this place go about its business. It's history is less than 400 years old but still has a tale to tell.

Bite the Big Apple... What can we say? New York has it all. Be a part of this exciting city and create an itinerary to remember by visiting some of the following:

Attractions: Museums: • Empire State Building * • Guggenheim Museum * • Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island * • MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) * • Grand Central Station • National September 11 Memorial • Chrysler Building & Museum • Rockefeller Centre • American Museum of Natural Evening • Staten Island Ferry History * entertainment: • United Nations • Metropolitan Museum * show • Broadway • Times Square • Frick Collection f the Rock • Top o • Central Park • Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum • Ice-skating • Circle Line Cruise * • Empire State * These attactions are all covered • Ripleys 'Believe it or Not' by the New York City Pass Building by night • Broadway

Shopping: • Macy's • Century 21 Department Store • 5th Avenue • FAO Schwartz • Woodsbury Common • Jersey Gardens

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Recommended ICELAND ATTRACTIONS: Vienna & Bratislava • Gulfoss & Geysir • Glaciers • Blue Lagoon The city of Vienna is a cultural haven which is home to grand • Reykjavik city • South shore • Iceland from Below imperial palaces, art museums and masses of glorious green parks and gardens. The Slovakian capital of Bratislava is a Russia beautiful city of contrasts and perfectly combines with Vienna to The ancient city of Moscow, Russia's enchanting capital, is a make a captivating tour. Ideal for any history, art or music group. haven for history enthusiasts and is also bursting with energy VIENNA ATTRACTIONS: and contemporary culture. St Petersburg, known as the 'window • Schönnbrunn Palace & Gardens • Imperial Palace to the west', has a very European feel and is the real cultural • TIergarten Zoo/Bratislava Zoo • Prater Amusement Park capital of Russia with its beautiful architecture, stunning • Bratislava Castle, Devin Castle, • UFO Observation Deck churches and museums. Castle Red Stone MOSCOW ATTRACTIONS: Geneva & CERN • The Kremlin • Red Square The cosmopolitan city of Geneva is a delight for any students of • St Basil's Cathedral • Lenin's Mausoleum business and science, with so many interesting visits to offer. Set • Bolshoi Theatre • Circus around the sparkling shore of Lake Geneva this city has played a • Moscow Metro prominent part in world events and is home to many international ST. PETERSBURG ATTRACTIONS: organisations, such as the Headquarters for UN and the Red • Hermitage Museum • Peter & Paul Fortress Cross. • Mariinsky Theatre • Winter Palace GENEVA ATTRACTIONS: • St Isaac's Cathedral • Ballet • CERN • United Nations HQ • Geneva Observatory • Chocolate factory Greece • History of Science Museum • ICT Discovery Museum Look no further than Greece for a classical studies tour that • Boat trip on Lake Geneva • Excursion to Annecy boasts a wealth of fascinating museums and architectural sites. Greece really will offer a myriad of experiences to any group and Prague allow you to appreciate the achievements of its classical past, as Prague really is a delight to the eyes with all of the different well as seeing the vibrant modern place that it has become. colours, spires and glorious architecture coming in many GREECE ATTRACTIONS: contrasting styles. Prague is one of the most diverse and • Athens • Epidavros • Olympia welcoming cities in Europe and is a must for art enthusiasts • Thebes • Mycenae • Corinth and historians alike. PRAGUE ATTRACTIONS: • Charles Bridge • Prague Castle Choices in Ireland... • Old Town • Old Town Square • Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia • Jewish Quarters • Terezin Concentration Camp Derry & Belfast China DERRY ATTRACTIONS: China is growing in every aspect especially tourism. It’s popularity • Museum of Free Derry • Historic Derry Walls among the Irish is growing and makes an exciting and highly • Heritage Tower and City Gates • St Columbs Cathedral culturally educational school tour. Beijing has a wealth of discovery • Apprentice Boys Memorial Museum to delight and intrigue any group while Shanghai is described as BELFAST ATTRACTIONS: the “showpiece” of the economy of China. • Titanic Belfast • City Hall • The Ulster Museum • Belfast Black Cab tour BEJING ATTRACTIONS: SHANGHAI ATTRACTIONS: • Stormont Parliament Builidngs • Temple of Heaven • The Bund • Tiananmen Square • Temple of Jade Buddha • Forbidden City • Yuyuan Garden Dublin • Great Wall of China • Shanghai Acrobat Show DUBLIN ATTRACTIONS: • Summer Palace • Oriental Pearl Tower • Kilmainham Gaol • Malahide Castle • Glasnevin Cemetery • Christchurch Cathedral Iceland • Dublin Castle • Dublinia Travel to the unique and intriguing island of Iceland and discover • Trinity College & Book of Kells TOUR OL C O O the beauty and natural wonders of the land of fire and ice. The • EPIC Museum H M

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Tel: 01 253 0075 • www.schooltour.ie 29 A ski tour is a fantastic and fun way to bring together your students or a group of friends. We offer a number of exciting and varied destinations in Europe and America which cater to all levels of ski ability. We have resorts which would be specifically suitable for beginner groups, as well as more challenging options. Our team have years of experience in organising safe and successful ski trips for schools and adults alike.

Lavarone, Italy Altitude: 1180 – 1600 metres Our standard ski package would include: The attractive resort of Ski lifts: ski Lavarone is one of our 15 • 6 nights bed, breakfast and evening meal accommodation most popular resorts. Slopes: • Coach transfers on arrival and departure The hotels are perfect 19 blue, 3 red, • 5 days ski lessons (2 or 4 hours) for student groups 1 black and are situated in • 5 days ski hire (ski's, boots, poles) Longest run: different villages, all • 5 day ski pass 3.5km easily accessible to the Total km of slopes: • 5 days helmet hire slopes. It caters very well for all 30 • Fully comprehensive ski insurance abilities, especially beginners and is an Snowmaking: ideal choice for a first ski trip. • 1 free leader place with every 10 students Yes

Folgaria, Italy Altitude: piglio, Altitude: 1280 – 2000 metres Madonna di Cam 600 – 3000 metres Folgaria is a very Ski lifts: 1 aly ki lifts: well-established resort, 22 It S located in the Trentino f 19 Slopes: The elegant ski area o Dolomites. It offers a Slopes: 23 blue/green, Madonna di Campiglio bigger variety of slopes 14 blue, 16 red, 20 red, 5 black offers long, wide and than Lavarone and the 8 black Longest run: easy runs, as well as skiing areas are dotted st Longest run: 2.6km more challenging fore around numerous small 3.2km Total km of slopes: runs. It’s favourable villages. Folgaria is a bustling and Total km of slopes: 74 position in the Alps typically Italian resort, where beginners are g 60 Snowmaking: arantees optimal skiin gu making: well catered for and intermediate and find what Snow Yes ditions. Everyone will advanced skiers will be faced with an con 95% king for here! excellent choice of slopes. they are loo

oso, Italy Altitude: Grandvalira, Andorra Prato Nev Altitude: 1496 – 2029 metres 1710 – 2640 metres f ki lifts: The Grandvalira Ski Prato Nevoso is one o S nced Ski lifts: Piedmont’s most adva 31 Area in the Andorran pes: 66 ski resorts. The terrain Slo Pyrenees was Slopes: s from gentle nursery 22 blue, established in range 25 black, 30 red, to more challenging, 23 red, 2003 through the slopes 42 blue, 21 green s so 4 black combination of two of well maintained slope run: Longest run: e sure to find the Longest the oldest ski resorts in you can b 6km roup’s 4km the Pyrenees - Pas de la ideal terrain for your g of slopes: Total km of slopes: will have access Total km Casa-Grau Roig and Soldeu-El Tarter. level of skiing. You 210 h combines 130 This merger made Grandvalira the largest Mondolè ski area whic to the making: Snowmaking: and Fabrosa Snow ski resort in the Pyrenees and one of rato Nevoso, Artesina Yes P Yes the largest in Europe. Grandvalira is na. Sopra completely connected and accessible with a single ski pass. It is a great choice for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.

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30 Tel: 01 253 0075 • www.schooltour.ie Pec Pod Snezkou, Altitude: ada, Spain Altitude: Sierra Nev Czech Republic 830 – 1215 metres 2100 – 3300 metres rra Nevada Ski lifts: Although Sie Ski lifts: t One of the biggest and 11 s perhaps the sunnies i 22 most popular resorts in Europe, Slopes: ski resort Slopes: in the Czech Republic, 3 blue, 8 red, it boasts exceptional 0 blue, 17 green, 4 Pec Pod benefits from r from 1 black snow cove 52 red, 7 black good snow conditions Longest run: November to Longest run: for 5-6 months of the y with 1.5km mid-April/Ma 6km year and has plenty to Total km of slopes: and attractive ski lopes: large Total km of s entertain beginner and intermediate skiers. ving clean, 10.4 ns. It stands out for ha 105 terrai Small ski tuition groups are an advantage Snowmaking: slopes, suitable for wide, obstacle-free Snowmaking: here. oomed daily and 50% all levels, which are gr Yes ble vertical drop! it has the greatest skia

NICA ne, Poland KOTEL Villach, Austria Zakopa Altitude: Altitude: etres the 931 – 1030 m Zakopane, known as 1500 – 1911 metres ifts: Our groups ski in the ital of Poland, Ski l Ski lifts: winter cap area of Gerlitzen 10 is home to the Tatry 15 pes: which is best suited which is Slo Slopes: ski area to intermediate skiers r 10 blue, 5 red comprised of 9 smalle 3 blue, 14 red, gest run: and snowboarders, ll covered Lon 4 black resorts a although there are 1.9km by one ski pass. Longest run: al km of slopes: some excellent wide mainly ski in Tot 6km The groups slopes for beginners. l for 14.5 otelnica which is idea Total km of slopes: K making: Breath-taking views and exceptionally ginners. Snow groups, especially be 60 school Yes well groomed slopes are offered in this in this resort are Snowmaking: One of the attractions resort, as well as being famous for the e slopes! ermal baths right by th fabulous thermal spas which can be a Yes the th perfect après ski option!

kirchen, Garmisch Parten Altitude: Cannon Mountain, Altitude: Germany 700 – 2050 metres New Hampshire, 610 – 1280 metres Ski lifts: USA Ski lifts: Follow in Olympian 20 10 … contender’s footsteps Slopes: Slopes: en Garmisch Partenkirch 7 blue, 9 red, Cannon Mountain, in New 15 beginner, is Germany's 2 black Hampshire’s spectacular 34 intermediate, undisputed 'Winter Longest run: Franconia Notch State Park, 23 expert d Sports Capital', locate 4.5km offers some of the most Longest run: from pes: only a short distance Total km of slo exciting skiing in the east. The 2.3 miles he Garmisch- the Austrian border. T 40 mountain offers some challenging Skiable terrain: nks the three Snowmaking: trails and glades, although two thirds of Classic ski area interli 178 acres e, Kreuzeck and es - 25% Cannon’s terrain is rated beginner and mountains of Alpspitz Y Snowmaking: iverse ski area to intermediate. Hausberg offering a d Yes suit all.

Please Note: • A selec tion of apres ski optio ns, suitable to all gro • A daily packed lun ups, are available in e ch or hot lunch on the ach of our resorts. (Please n slopes is available in ote that some of our all resorts for a supp • packages already inc lement. You can opt to stay lude a daily lunch). for more or less nigh • Perhaps ts. combine your ski tou • r with a city break. We only use schedul ed flights to allow flex ibility for your outbou nd and return dates.

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