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nd colleges for schools a tours alloway has provided a programme of specialised educational european study tours for over 40 years for 2011 we are pleased to present a selection of tours which we are sure you will find of interest g a tour with us is an opportunity to open the door to the global classroom to broaden pupil perspectives to enhance awareness and to excite and inspire our itineraries have been devised from an educational perspective and include opportunities for activities and visits which relate to the national curriculum many of our tours are based on history themes but we have extended the range to include other subjects some tours include specific visits and entrance fees but the final choice of content is entirely up to you to make from a variety of optional visits to towns museums and other attractions which are shown throughout the brochure your tour is tailored to suit your requirements and so the duration route and visits can be varied to match your specific needs the learning experience learning objectives contents school tours roman britain rhine moselle paris disney normandy opal coast belgium netherland air tours berlin munich nuremburg krakow 15 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 history tours wwi ypres wwi somme ypres somme ypres somme paris verdun wwi normandy beaches normandy beaches paris 23 wwi fortress europe 24 wwi combined tours 25 berlin accommodation booking conditions 26 28 34 munich nuremberg 27 22 21 16 18 20 the purpose of most if not all trips is to provide an outside the classroom learning experience for students galloway staff will assist the group leader to plan the trip and set objectives we will ensure the learning opportunities and materials available are matched in the best possible way as we want the tour to be of the greatest possible benefit to the students teachers and school or college opportunities each tour or trip we offer has a variety of optional visits the choice of these depends upon the objectives of the trip the ages and abilities of the group and time available we will supply the group leader with a list of visits available for their tour with details of the learning opportunities they present resources we have a range of study notes and other materials which are supplied free of charge to group leaders.we can also provide guidance about publications and links to other resources that could provide useful teaching materials outcome we ask all our group leaders to complete an evaluation form at the conclusion of the trip and the purpose of this is to check on a variety of aspects but particularly the success in meeting the original objectives important information 33 2 www.gallowayschools.com

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alloway provides the highest quality tours and many schools travel with us year after year.we know how important it is for you to have absolute confidence and we continually strive to improve the quality of our administration operations tour content galloway is committed to a range of quality assurance standards to ensure you receive the best g urance quality ass hest providing the hig the following in standards rity ancial secu financial security all of our clients money is protected through the bonded coach holiday financial protection scheme the scheme is approved by the department of trade and industry as satisfying the requirements of the package travel regulations and is recognised by abta if your tour includes air travel financial protection is afforded through the air tour operators licensing scheme atol number 6268 insurance fin ty policy health and safe ement isis manag emergency cr sessment generic risk as ation ng prepar tour planni ntent educational co operation ogramme tour pr ers vehicles driv n mmodatio acco rsions sits excu vi coachmarque guild standards coach travel is one of the safest forms of transport but it has the potential to be one of the most hazardous and when you book with many tour operators you can never be sure what you will get travelling with galloway you can be confident of some of the best coach transportation in the uk the company has undergone an external audit that has verified our high standards in the following areas company organisation and operations literature and documentation customer service driver presentation fitness and suitability vehicle presentation operations and maintenance health and safety risk assessment and emergency support full details are available in our quality assurance for schools booklet health and safety our safety management system details the steps we take to ensure the reliability and safety of each element of your trip accommodation and coach operators are audited on a regular basis and every visit we have available has been assessed for safety our school trips safety officer ensures we are doing all we can to keep the safety of your group at the forefront as well as being in regular contact with our drivers galloway operates a 24-hour emergency assistance contact number we provide a generic risk assessment that will assist the you in carrying out your own full risk assessment to comply with local authority requirements remember that the majority of our groups travel on galloway s own vehicles that meet the highest possible standards in safety and quality through our accreditation to coachmarque www.gallowayschools.com 3

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nd colleges for schools a tours ere at galloway we have experienced fullytrained staff who can offer helpful advice to ensure your school or college has the best possible tour.you will have your own personal tour administrator who will handle your tour from initial enquiry through to completion h drivers guides our school group drivers are licenced crb checked and well trained and chosen for their suitability it takes years to get to know the complexities of a tour and destination and galloway drivers are the best in fact other school travel companies frequently request galloway coaches and drivers for their tours as well as being knowledgeable and experienced about the destinations you will visit they are extremely competent drivers and will have received additional training in areas such as customer service drivers hours regulations and problem resolution occasionally when demand is excessive we may have to contract a vehicle and driver from another carefully selected coach operator and we will ensure that their drivers meet our high standards most of our itineraries are designed to work well without the need for a guide as we provide study materials to supplement the driver s knowledge however if you do prefer to have a guide accompany your group this can be arranged supplements for guides on request galloway coach fleet galloway is probably unique in that we operate our own fleet of coaches and drivers on the majority of our school trips this means that you can have confidence that your tour will receive the highest standards of comfort and safety all of our excursion coaches are equipped with seatbelts and are fitted with air suspension p.a system radio cassette and forced air ventilation some are also equipped with extra facilities such as toilet air-conditioning and drinks facilities see important information on page 33 accommodation galloway have carefully selected a range of hotels hostels and youth centres we have worked with many for a number of years which have been chosen for their suitability for school groups many have additional recreational facilities for use by our groups some popular accommodation particularly at certain times of the year can be in great demand and although we can normally find a suitable alternative we strongly recommend making an early booking to avoid disappointment we carry out regular checks of accommodation to ensure they continue to provide the level of standard and service required and that they meet the guidelines issued by the dcsf channel crossings our tours are based upon using the short channel crossings from dover to calais with p&o ferries and sea france or the eurotunnel service from folkestone for visits to normandy and brittany we can provide quotations on the brittany ferries services into caen and cherbourg and for groups located in the north of england there are p&o ferries services available from hull into either zeebrugge or rotterdam visits visits have been carefully assessed for safety according to the standard outlined below and all those included in this brochure are considered to be category 1 unless otherwise stated category 1 visits include locations attractions buildings or sites which are regularly open to visitors where there is a low inherent risk any risks are considered to be associated with normal group management the responsibility of the group leader and the group are primarily involved with looking rather than doing in a reasonably controlled environment category 2 or higher are visits where there is considered to be additional risk which will need to be considered risk assessments for these are available for inspection flights our air tours are based upon available flights from the nearest appropriate uk departure airport days and times of services operated by airlines may affect the structure of the tour and because prices can fluctuate it may not be possible to confirm exact prices until you have paid your deposit 4 www.gallowayschools.com

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e will work with you to ensure that you receive the best tour for your group in terms of the appropriate content educational benefit and value for money we want to know and understand your requirements and objectives w the galloway package the following are included on our tours · · · · · · · · · · · · · · tour design and planning service quality learning opportunity free places for leaders see page 33 group passport fee coach tours only choice of audited and approved accommodation a meal package normally full board on coach tours bed and breakfast on air tours sightseeing pre-booked to requirements excluding entrance fees unless stated comprehensive travel insurance safety management system emergency support generic risk assessment high quality galloway coach approved to coachmarque standards coach tours only experienced and trained galloway driver coach tours only use of coach throughout subject to any driver hours restriction coach tours only air tours ­ for duration booked only pick up and return to school coach tours only air tours ­ additional cost road tolls and parking fees short sea channel crossing portsmouth to caen or cherbourg possible at a supplement coach tours only in addition many tours will include the following · study notes for all group members · guide books and information pack for group leaders occasionally at peak periods we may have to contract a vehicle and driver from another carefully selected coach operator and will ensure that their drivers will meet our high standards organising your tour once we have agreed a suitable tour you can make a provisional booking by phone or email we will send you a detailed confirmation with a proposed schedule for the trip together with a precise quotation based upon your choice of tour content and updated information we will hold accommodation and ferry space for you while you collect deposits from your group in the case of air travel for some airlines it may be necessary to collect the full amount of the airfare as well as a deposit for the remainder of the tour you will probably want to advertise and promote your tour and we are able to assist you with this by providing materials such as posters leaflets draft letters and payment cards making your booking once you have promoted your tour and collected sufficient deposits see page 33 you should complete and return your booking form together with your deposit cheque your group composition and final numbers are required 12 weeks before departure and the final balance is due 8 weeks before departure prices prices are shown on each tour page of this brochure and are based upon a minimum of 40 paying students per coach travelling low season see table below the maximum number we can accept on 1 coach is 53 persons and will be please to quote for smaller groups but this will affect the tour price · low season mid season high season 1 jan to 20 april 1 nov to 31 dec 21 april to 22 may 18 july to 31 oct 23 may to 17 july · · www.gallowayschools.com 5

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man britain ro a britain 3 day romimunof 40 paying m a min price based on staying at ling low season members travel th hostel once brewed you £119 from only t he area of hadrian s wall is without doubt the best place available to study all aspects roman britain it offers such a good concentration of excellent visits providing a wide range of resources relating to the curriculum at all levels in the subject areas of british history roman britain and classical civilization hadrian s wall marks the north west frontier of the roman empire a series of defensive works 117 kilometres long the aim of your visit is to find out what life was like there nearly 2000 years ago when the wall was functioning the itinerary begins with the roman fort at birdoswald where you will be introduced to the idea of a roman fort ­ its shape its buildings its purpose followed by a walk along the wall across rugged and dramatic countryside you will pay a visit to the roman fort of arbeia in modern south shields where there is a simulation of an excavation as well as some wonderful rebuilt roman buildings and to segedunum in modern wallsend your guide where there are the remains of throughout the visit you will be a fort with a accompanied by an archaeologist john 37 metre crossland who not only has a great high viewing deal of knowledge about the wall and the tower romans but he has also had many years experience of classroom teaching included in this tour · full board from dinner on day 1 to packed lunch on day 3 · coach travel from school and throughout the trip · guide at the destination · roman re-enactor · time quest at arbeia · sightseeing pre-booked to requirements visits shown in itinerary are included see also the galloway package on page 5 3 day roman britain tour day 1 travel from school by coach to hadrian s wall area arriving early afternoon for a visit to birdoswald roman fort and walk two miles along to wall after dinner introductory session with guide day 2 morning visit arbeia and the hands-on room at time quest after lunch visit segedunum roman fort and stop at the great north museum after dinner roman re-enactor day 3 walk along the wall for about 3 miles to housesteads roman fort after lunch we travel back to school by coach accommodation once brewed youth hostel located within easy reach of the key sites it has ideal facilities for school groups including common room games room tv lounge garden bbq areas dining room and restaurant it can accommodate up to 77 in mainly 4-bedded rooms newcastle youth hostel this smaller hostel can be used exclusively for your group with a minimum of 40 paying and is a great base for exploring hadrians wall facilities include common room tv lounge and dining room it can accommodate up to 50 in a mixture of 2 4 6 bedded rooms with one 8 bedded room total number of beds 50 6 www.gallowayschools.com

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moselle the rhine moselle 5 day rhine &imum of 40 paying ed upon a min price shown bas staying at ling low season members travel n kamp bornhofe hotel jagerhof £229 from only t his ever popular tour is an opportunity to explore some of the highlights of the rhine and moselle rivers and valleys 5 day rhine moselle tour day 1 travel from your school to the channel coast for a crossing to calais the journey to the rhine/moselle area will take about 7 hours from calais depending upon the location of your selected accommodation evening meal on arrival at your hotel a school visit to this region included in this tour has so much to offer and · full board from dinner on day 1 to packed lunch on final day · coach travel · short sea channel crossing by being based near the · sightseeing pre-booked to requirements confluence of the two rivers excluding entrance fees · comprehensive travel insurance it allows a greater flexibility · guide books and information pack for group leader as no entrance charges are included in the tour price you are free to plan your own itinerary and we have listed of some of the most popular places to visit day 2 a full day excursion on the rhine with a wide selection of visits to choose from you could take a steamer trip along the river and visit the picturesque towns of boppard and st goar see medieval marksburg castle or visit the music museum in rudesheim s optional visit day 3 a full day excursion in the moselle valley a choice of visits which could include cochem and it s impressive castle burg eltz and koblenz with the deutsches eck and ehrenbreitstein fortress day 4 boppard boppard has a lot to offer school groups with its attractive river promenade and pedestrianised shopping centre the celts romans and franconians have all left their mark on the 2000 year-old town and at every turn there evidence of their presence take a chairlift with fantastic views of the rhine st goar st goar located in the rhine gorge is known particularly for the legend of the loreley associated with the dangerous loreley rocks a steamer trip on the rhine can also be taken from here prices and suggested routes on application see the medieval ruins of the rheinfels castle phantasialand located near cologne phantasialand is germany s largest theme park with over 100 attractions to suit all ages a great place for the group to let off steam rudesheim here you could visit siegfried s mechanical music museum,visit a wine museum or take the cable car to the nearby niederwald monument cochem in cochem it is possible to take a guided tour of the spectacular reichsburg castle take a chairlift ride or visit the cochem swimming complex with a wave pool and a giant 55-metre flume burg eltz burg eltz is how we all expect a fairytale castle to look with tudor style buildings and cone shaped roofs it is one of the prettiest castles in germany a guided tour includes the armoury the treasure chamber and the knight s hall marksburg castle said to be the best-preserved on the rhine marksburg castle is the only hill castle on the rhine that has never been destroyed koblenz koblenz is situated at the confluence of the rhine and mosel and is full of historic buildings cosy lanes and narrow alleyways a sculpture of kaiser wilhelm on horseback overlooks the two rivers at deutsches eck take an energetic climb or the chairlift to the fortress of ehrenbreitstein for a panoramic view of the town and the two rivers another full day of visits which could include germany s premier theme park phantasialand or possibly cologne with it s cathedral and chocolate museum day 5 depart your hotel after breakfast for your return journey to calais arriving back at school mid ­ late evening www.gallowayschools.com 7

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paris £239 from only m ed upon a minimu price shown bas staying at ling low season members travel n monnet jea 4 day paris 40 paying of p aris is a truly cosmopolitan capital ­ the people of the city present a unique crosssection of society life-style and nationality included in this tour · half board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 4 · coach travel · short sea channel crossing · paris river trip · sightseeing pre-booked to requirements excluding entrance fees · comprehensive travel insurance guide books and information pack for group leader no other city has so much to offer and paris delights the traveller at every turn the notre dame the arc de triomphe the tree-lined seine the view from montmartre the bustle of a city that is the commercial and intellectual centre of france 4 day paris tour day 1 travel from school to the channel coast for a crossing to calais and on to your accommodation in paris brief visit en route if time permits s optional visit eiffel tower the masterpiece of metal architecture built for the world exhibition in 1889 with a superb panoramic view from the 3rd floor river seine cruise included in tour an opportunity to discover an alternative view of paris from the river seine on-board one of the famous bateaux mouches with an english commentary louvre the world renowned museum contains some superb permanent collections including oriental egyptian greek etruscan and roman antiquities and paintings sculptures art objects and graphic art advance booking essential disneyland® resort paris full day the unique resort has something for everyone the complex includes disneyland park walt disney studios and the disney village advance booking essential parc asterix full day situated in the-depths of the forest parc astérix promises you an unforgettable day it has rides which will take your breath away imposing sets and shows which are unique in france advance booking required tour montparnasse built on top of the paris metro station montparnasse bienvenüe the tour montparnasse was at the time of its construction the tallest building in europe the 56th floor has a restaurant and the terrace on the top floor offers a view covering a radius of 40km cité de sciences la villette the museum of science and industry is a great opportunity to delve into the world of exploration innovation and design in modern multimedia setting château de versailles the residence of the french monarchy is a spectacular building created by some of the greatest artists of the 17th century it has magnificent apartments full of works of art and extensive landscaped gardens georges pompidou centre the pompidou centre was constructed 1971­1977 in the beaubourg area and designed in the style of hightech architecture it houses a vast public library the musée national d art moderne and ircam a centre for music and acoustic research because of its location the centre is known locally as beaubourg musée d orsay the museum holds mainly french art dating from 1848 to 1915 including paintings sculptures furniture and photography and is probably best known for its extensive collection of impressionist masterpieces by such painters such as monet degas renoir and cezanne musée rodin this museum was opened in 1919 in the hôtel biron and surrounding grounds it displays works by the french sculptor auguste rodin his entire collection of sculptures many displayed in the museum s extensive garden including the thinker and the kiss and also paintings by vincent van gogh and pierre-auguste renoir that he had acquired stade de france enjoy a tour of one of the worlds most impressive sports venues at the national stade de france day 2 a full day including visits to some of the famous sights in paris day 3 again you have the use of your coach for the day and this gives an opportunity to explore alternative places of interest if you have any specific places you wish to include that are not listed or need further advice please contact us day 4 leave after breakfast head for your channel crossing to england and the return drive to school notre dame cathedral the sculptures and stained glass of notre dame are fine examples of the gothic style at the time of its construction the fashion for thinner and higher walls created structural problems resolved by the use of impressive flying buttresses champs elysées the avenue des champs-Élysées is the most prestigious avenue in paris and one of the most famous streets in the world with its cinemas cafés and luxury specialty shops montmartre montmartre is a hill in the north of paris primarily known for the white-domed basilica of the sacré coeur on its summit the other church on the hill is saint pierre de montmartre which claims to be the location at which the jesuit order of priests was founded 8 www.gallowayschools.com

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resort paris disneyland ® a school trip to the world-class resort will help you bring alive subject teaching in a safe secure and already risk-assessed environment ed upon a minimu iad hotel price shown bas son staying at kyr travelling low sea ® land 4 day disneyris resort pa 40 paying members m of £269 from only included in this tour · half board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 4 · coach travel · short sea channel crossing · two day entrance tickets to disneyland® resort paris · comprehensive insurance · guide books and information pack for group leader school groups are welcomed in both disney® parks hotels and the disney® village a number of useful workbooks for years 7-9 key stage 3 complete with sample worksheets project ideas and teaching guidance are available they provide pre-visit work in-resort studies and post-visit assessment music disneyland® resort paris is a safe secure environment for studying key stage 3 music for example exploring ways music can be combined with other art forms and other subject disciplines physical education disneyland® resort paris is a safe secure environment for studying aspects of the key stage 3 physical education curriculum the superb shows and parades offer students a unique opportunity to analyse performance whilst identifying strengths and weaknesses www.disneylandparis4schools.com provides teachers with everything they need to organise a trip to the resort including workbooks for the following themes art and design with specially written workbooks and teaching notes you can inspire your students to explore a wide range of creative starting points for art and design projects design and technology from control systems to materials disneyland® resort paris offers a fantastic range of learning opportunities for d&t students they can work on their own projects or evaluate the fitness for purpose of the attractions designed by world-class design and technical teams ict disneyland® resort paris is an excellent example of ict in practice design technical and maintenance teams continually have to solve problems creatively with the help of robust secure ict systems modern foreign languages fun with languages introduces key stage 3 students 12-14 yrs to several different languages with the help of disneyland® resort paris cast members disney employees of different nationalities science what better place to see science in action than on a rollercoaster ride watching fireworks or investigating the environmental protection arrangements of a world class leisure resort disneyland® resort paris is a safe secure environment for studying key stage 3 science especially the creative application of scientific ideas 4 day disneyland resort® paris day 1 travel from school to the channel coast for a crossing to calais and on to your accommodation near disneyland® resort paris day 2 3 two full days with visits to the many attractions in disneyland® park and walt disney studios® park day 4 we depart your accommodation centre after breakfast with possible time for a brief visit before your return to calais and your journey back to school the time available for visits en route is dependant upon the school s distance from the channel port www.gallowayschools.com 9

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normandy ed upon a min price shown bas staying at ling low season members travel sejour merville bon ndy 4 day norma of 40 paying imum £229 from only n ormandy offers such a wide range of visits for an exciting and educational tour to france as well as the world war ii sites there are places of artistic historic natural and cultural interest and of course many other opportunities to just relax and have fun included in this tour · full board from dinner on day 1 to packed lunch on final day · coach travel · short sea channel crossing portsmouth to caen or cherbourg possible at a supplement · sightseeing pre-booked to requirements excluding entrance fees · comprehensive travel insurance · information pack for group leader 4 day normandy tour day 1 travel from school to channel coast for crossing to calais and on to your accommodation in normandy time for a brief visit en route we have listed some of the most popular visits but we will be pleased to help you arrange your ideal tour s optional visit caen this is the city of william the conqueror and sites worth visiting include the ducal castle and the men s and ladies abbeys bayeux explore the town of bayeux full of old world character with wooden houses some elegant stone buildings and cobblestone roads visit the tapestry museum the fine norman romanesque cathedral of notre-dame or the saturday market cambremer travel to cambremer to visit la ferme de la mimarnel goat cheese farm and also to the co-pains boulangerie mont st michel perched on a rocky islet in the midst of vast sandbanks exposed to powerful tides between normandy and brittany stands the `wonder of the west a gothic-style benedictine abbey and the village that grew up in the shadow of its great walls courseulles sea museum this shoreline centre displays a large collection of shells fish and marine animals with special tours available to groups balleroy balloon museum an interesting museum covering the history of ballooning from montgolfière brother s time to the present day cité de la mer cité de la mer is in the old transatlantic rail terminal of cherbourg it is the ideal place to discover the adventures of man in the deep seas how do we explore the oceans and how can we use its resources it is possible to have an audio guided tour of the submarine le redoutable clécy miniature railway museum one of the largest model railway installations in europe with 14 trains circulating at one time falaise castle the spectacular castle of falaise is the ancestral seat of the dukes of normandy and the birthplace of william the conqueror the castle has been recently restored livarot cheese museum livarot is known as the cheese village an offers a chance to see all the stages of cheese-making including a possible study of micro-organisms honfleur the historic and picturesque old port of honfleur is famous as a fishing port and also as a centre which has inspired artists painters musicians writers and poets day 2 3 two full days including visits to some of the major places in normandy day 4 we depart our accommodation centre after breakfast with time for a brief visit before your return to calais and journey back to school the time available for visits en route is dependant upon the school s distance from the channel port villedieu les poelles en route to mont st michel this town is famous for its bell foundry and copper workshop long day excursion to paris from merville or asnelles only possible visits include eiffel tower louvre museum river seine cruise see page 8 see page 22 for information about many possible wwii based visits visits to trouville and deauville are also possible where your group can enjoy these elegant beach resorts 10 www.gallowayschools.com

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opal coast he french opal coast is a popular choice for british school groups within a short distance are many opportunities for sightseeing and activities based upon the rich natural historic and maritime heritage of the region t ed upon a min price shown bas staying at ling low season members travel quet hippotel le tou coast 4 day opalimum of 40 paying £191 from only included in this tour · full board from dinner on day 1 to packed lunch on final day · coach travel · short sea channel crossing · sightseeing pre-booked to requirements excluding entrance fees · comprehensive travel insurance · information pack for group leader s optional visit agincourt you can tour the battlefield where in 1415 henry v s english army massacred a french army the medieval history centre in the village not only tells the story of the battle but sets the whole bloody conflict in context aqualud water park le touquet you can enjoy swimming in warm water even on a cold windy day at aqualud beneath the vast glass pyramid which offers a wide range of indoor water-based activities ­ a giant water slide the river of surprises artificial waves bubbling baths bagatelle theme park a popular fun environment set in attractive woods and hills with imaginative rides including many white knuckle rides and breath-taking experiences 4 day opal coast tour day 1 travel from school to channel coast for your crossing to calais and on to your accommodation in the opal coast time for a brief visit en route day 2 3 two full days including visits to some of the major places on the opal coast see below day 4 we depart your accommodation centre after breakfast with time for a brief visit before your return to calais and journey back to school the time available for visits en route is dependant upon the school s distance from the channel port boulogne and the nausicaa sea life centre enjoy boulogne s old town built within the original roman walls the harbourside or spend time at the market wed sat at nausicaa you can explore ocean life from all latitudes ­ from a tropical lagoon to the cold seas and unfathomable depths medieval montreuil montreuil-sur-mer was a medieval port but as the harbour silted up so the `sur-mer was dropped it was one of the wealthiest ports in northern europe guarded by a royal castle built by french king philippe auguste local market on saturday desvres pottery the lively market town desvres has been famous for centuries for the manufacture of decorated ceramics if you are interested in pottery and enjoy watching skilled craftspeople at work ­ desvres is the place to visit the underground caves at naours located between amiens and doullens the underground city of naours is a whole city which has been excavated 33 metres under ground a zoo and gentler rides for younger children and a choice of places to eat and drink world war i sites see pages 17 19 ypres ­ possible visits `in flanders fields museum passchendaele tyne cot british cemetery or sanctuary wood the somme ­ consider thiepval ulster tower newfoundland park or lochnagar crater at la boiselle world war ii sites see page 22 ambleteuse battery todt audinghen mimoyecques la coupole history centre of war and rockets eperlecques calais war museum dunkerque or atlantic wall near ostende other short visits which could be considered · discover some of the secrets of baking delicious french bread and croissants ­ and maybe sample some of them at the boulangerie in hardelot · see demonstrations of traditional manufacture of sweets and jellies at a sweetmaker s in boulogne · learn the secrets and sample the delights of chocolate making in the village of beussent · visit a cheese farm to see cheese production www.gallowayschools.com 11

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belgium ed upon a min price shown bas staying at ling low season members travel kerke visser oostduin de peerde 4 day belgiuofmpaying imum 40 £199 from only b elgium encompasses all the best that europe has to offer medieval towns churches and cathedrals museums and parks and everywhere you look magnificent architecture complimented by areas steeped in history s optional visit brussels brussels offers a varied mix of european culture and fascinating history the grand place the royal quarter the atomium and mini-europe are some of the attractions and of course it is the headquarters of the european union waterloo the historic site of the famous battle of 1815 is actually just south of waterloo near braine-l alleud see the visitor s centre with the lion mound and panorama of the battle zeebrugge the seafront maritime theme park in and around the old fish market features all facets of the sea in interactive displays and exhibits included in this tour · full board from dinner on day 1 to packed lunch on final day · coach travel · short sea channel crossing · sightseeing pre-booked to requirements excluding entrance fees · comprehensive travel insurance · information pack for group leader 4 day belgium tour day 1 travel from school to the channel coast for your crossing to calais and on to your accommodation in belgium time for a brief visit en route day 2 3 two full days visiting some of belgium s tourist attractions cities and towns day 4 we depart your accommodation centre after breakfast with time for a brief visit before your return to calais and journey back to school the time available for visits en route is dependant upon the school s distance from the channel port bruges in bruges you will find a world of medieval houses churches and towers cobbled streets and pretty canals earning it the name of the `venice of the north ypres a typical flemish town carrying the history of the first world war take in the atmosphere of the town visit the `in flanders fields museum or inspect the battlefield sites antwerp one of the most important north sea ports and a famous centre of the diamond trade visit the world famous zoo the marvellous cathedral sunday market ghent the ancient capital of flanders boasts a wonderful legacy of stunning medieval architecture imposing castles splendid churches historic monuments and canal trips theme parks there are a number of theme parks and leisure complexes to visit in the region which can offer an exciting and fun-filled diversion for your group meli park bellewaerde six flags belgium bobbejaanland aqualibi 12 www.gallowayschools.com

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netherlands t he netherlands has so many worthwhile places and attractions to visit and a comprehensive and well-constructed itinerary can be easily created ed upon price shown bas staying at ling low season members travel noordwijk hotel aan zee ands 4 day netherl of 40 paying m a minimu £199 from only included in this tour · full board from dinner on day 1 to packed lunch on final day · coach travel · short sea channel crossing · sightseeing pre-booked to requirements excluding entrance fees · comprehensive travel insurance · information pack for group leader our groups stay in noordwijk an attractive coastal town which is an ideal base for exploring the cities of amsterdam and rotterdam it is in the heart of the dutch bulb growing area close to delft the hague and the dams of the delta region 4 day netherlands tour day 1 travel from school to the channel coast for acrossing to calais and on to your accommodation in noordwijk s optional visit aalsmeer the world s largest flower auction monday to friday mornings only distributing 14 million flowers worldwide everyday alkmaar historic old town with traditional cheese market held every friday morning april to sept with porters wearing historical costumes kinderdijk a well preserved fascinating gang of 19 windmills from 18th century built to drain the albasserwaard polders deefteling one of europe s most visited amusement parks suitable for all ages and where a world full of miracles becomes reality delft a beautiful medieval town famous for the delft blue pottery a craft which is still practiced today spido cruise rotterdam take a 75 minute cruise around the busy international harbour and port and see the city from the vantage of a glass-roofed boat madurodam a dutch city built to 1/25 of its actual scale a great variety of buildings including the dutch parliamentary buildings the `binneenhof and schiphol airport are on display here day 2 3 two full days including visits to some of the major cities and tourist attractions in holland day 4 we depart your accommodation centre after breakfast with time for a brief visit before your return to calais and journey back to school ratterman clog makers watch a demonstration of clog making at this traditional factory and learn about the history origins and techniques of making authentic dutch wooden shoes euromast travel to the top of the 185 metre high euromast rotterdam and enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the city port and surroundings clara maria cheese farm the farm is set in the pastoral polder landscape just southwest of amsterdam this 150-year old farm creates an inviting atmosphere for visitors to step back into old world charm corpus the world s most unique and interactive attraction with an ingenious sensory experience embark on a journey through the human body in an original and informative way vlissengen visit the bunkerbehoud near middelburg a series of underground bunkers from the second world war and accompanying museum duinrell aqua theme park with indoor sub tropical `tiki pool anne frank museum amsterdam visit the site of anne frank s house and learn about the persecution she her family and friends endured during the war told through her diary it is also possible to book an amsterdam canal trip for your group one of the best ways to explore the city and see the many sites netherlands project a comprehensive geography programme was formulated by galloway in conjunction with geography tutors to give a thorough understanding of the immense challenges faced by the dutch in reclaiming land the trip visits the delta region where massive defences against the sea are in place and additional visits are available from the adjacent selection please enquire for further details www.gallowayschools.com 13

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air tours r krakow 4 day berlin o imum of 30 paying ed upon a min ends upon price shown bas season price dep ers travelling low ilability memb rt airline and ava departure airpo £299 from only berlin included in these tours · bed and breakfast accommodation throughout · air travel including taxes and charges · transfers at destination · half day guided sightseeing by coach excluding entrance fees · half day guided walking tour excluding entrance fees · comprehensive travel insurance · information pack for group leader b erlin has all the attributes of a modern capital city but its main attraction is the wealth of building and sights associated with the history hitler the nazis wwii the jewish holocaust the berlin wall s optional visit · reichstag · brandenburg gate · jewish museum · german resistance museum · topography of terror · potsdam ­ sanssouci cecilienhof palaces · checkpoint charlie museum · house of the wannsee conference · sachsenhausen memorial centre · charlottenburg palace · cruise on the river spree · holocaust memorial for further details please see page 26 4 day berlin tour day 1 fly from the uk to berlin and transfer to your accommodation day 2 morning guided sightseeing tour by coach afternoon guided walking tour day 3 day free for choice of further independent sightseeing or shopping day 4 depart your accommodation and transfer to the airport for our flight back to the uk krakow visit to krakow and auschwitz-birkenau will give your students an experience they will never forget as well as being introduced to the history of poland s former capital they will understand more about life in pre-war poland the holocaust and its devastating impact and learn about modern day society a 14 www.gallowayschools.com

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air tours berg nich nurem mu 5 day munich £339 from only nuremberg ing members ed upon 30 pay upon price shown bas price depends ling low season ility travel line and availab arture airport air dep t race the beginnings of the rise of nazi power in our tour to munich and nuremberg this tour covers the early attempts by the nazis to gain power in munich and the early years from the seizure of power to the beginning of wwii 5 day munich nuremberg tour day 1 fly from the uk to munich with coach transfer to your accommodation day 2 walking tour of munich city centre in the morning free afternoon the earliest days of hitler s rise to power are associated with bavaria a walking tour through munich introduces the sites connected with the early days of the nazi party and a short distance from the city is the concentration camp at dachau nuremberg is inextricably linked with the immense rallies during the 1930s and your pupils can stand on the tribune of the zeppelin field from which hitler reviewed the party supporters day 3 full day guided coach excursion to nuremberg day 4 morning guided coach excursion to dachau free afternoon in munich s optional visit munich · koenigsplatz · odeonsplatz · dachau for further details please see page 27 day 5 depart your accommodation for coach transfer to the airport and your return flight to the uk nuremberg · the reich documentation centre · the luitpoldhain · courtroom 600 for further details please see page 27 s optional visit old town square rynek glowny krakow had the largest town square in medieval europe the hub of the city since the 13th century its spectacular landmarks include the gothic st mary s church the town hall tower and the cloth hall podgorze it was in podgorze featured in the movie schindler s list that the jewish population from kazimierz was moved into the jewish ghetto established there from 1941 until 1943 krakow s estimated 60,000 jews were packed into an area of 20 hectares often squeezing four families into one flat auschwitz-birkenau 60km from krakow can be found the site of the largest of the nazi concentration camps visit the museum and see some of the many buildings which survive kazimierz strolling old narrow streets of the eastern half of krakow s kazimierz district one still finds a unique atmosphere of the jewish past of this area a number of the old synagogues and the old cemetery can be seen the old town the old town is where most visitors will begin their tour of the city and where many of the key landmarks are to be found it is full of ancient buildings and narrow streets which have lost none of their character 4 day krakow tour day 1 fly from the uk to krakow and transfer to your accommodation day 2 morning guided sightseeing tour by coach afternoon guided walking tour day 3 day free for choice of further independent sightseeing or shopping day 4 depart your accommodation and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the uk www.gallowayschools.com 15

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res salient yp s salient 2 day ypreminimum of 40 paying ed upon a price shown bas staying at ling low season members travel ark nchenhof langem hotel mu £95 from only t hese tours provide a superb opportunity to learn something of the battles around ypres which formed a pivotal point in the events of the first world war s salient 3 day ypreminimum of 40 paying a ed upon price shown bas staying at ling low season members travel stduinkerke peerdevisser oo de £156 from only in 1914 as part of the schlieffen plan the german army intended to sweep through belgium occupy the channel ports and encircle paris the town of ypres lay just in front of the german line of advance in belgium and was the key to the channel ports had ypres fallen to the germans they would have been able to sweep through to the coast included in these tours · full board from dinner on day 1 to packed lunch on final day · coach travel · short sea channel crossing · pre-booked sightseeing to requirements excluding entrance fees · comprehensive travel insurance · study notes for all group members · guide books and information pack for group leader langemarck boesinge passchendaele zonnebeke poperinghe vlamertinge ypres belgium kemmel st eloi hooge sanctuary wood hill 60 3 day ypres salient tour france wulvergehem 2 day ypres salient tour day 1 travel from school to the channel coast for your crossing to calais visits can be included en route to your accommodation in the ypres area day 2 we depart our accommodation centre after breakfast with time for further visits in the ypres area before returning to calais and journey back to school the time available for visits en route is dependant upon the school s distance from the channel port day 1 travel from school to the channel coast for your crossing to calais and on to your accommodation in the ypres area time for a brief visit en route day 2 a full day including visits to some of the major places on the ypres salient see opposite day 3 we depart our accommodation centre after breakfast with time for further visits in the ypres area or further afield before your return to calais and journey back to school the time available for visits en route is dependant upon the school s distance from the channel port 16 www.gallowayeuropean.com

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