NST Tours for Schools

2017/18

Ireland’s leading school tour specialists

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Supporting you since 1996With NST, you can expect something a little different. With our unrivalled

knowledge of destinations across Ireland, UK, Europe and worldwide, together with

years of experience in planning unforgettable school trips, we’ll help you to create a

learning experience that’s as unique as your group itself.

You’ll have our full support from the moment you book with us, whatever your

ideas, needs or requirements. Whilst you’re away, you’ll benefit from our airport

assistance and the support of NST’s representatives, guides and escorts in many of

our destinations – plus our 24 hour emergency cover should you need us. And we’ll

always be here for you on your return too.

Tailor made for youWe don’t believe in packaged or off-the-shelf experiences. Every school group is

unique and that’s why we work closely with you to make your trip from scratch and

ensure that your exact needs are catered for and your group gets the very most

from their school trip.

Safe in our handsSafety is at the heart of every NST school trip and our vigilant approach to safety

management will offer the reassurance that we know is so important to both you

and parents.

What’s more, we have been awarded the Council for Learning Outside the

Classroom Quality Badge, which is your guarantee that we manage safety on

school visits effectively, whilst also creating high quality learning experiences. Find

out more at www.nst.ie/safety-management

Protecting your tourWith NST, you’ll have financial protection from the moment you book your trip to

your safe return because we’re fully bonded through ABTA and ATOL. Booking with

us is the best way to protect parents’ money and give yourself peace of mind.

At NST, we’re passionate about supporting teachers to create unique school trip experiences and memories that last a lifetime. Founded over 20 years

ago, we’ve worked alongside thousands of teachers like you, and understand how we can best support you to enable you to bring your school trip

ideas to life. That’s why so many schools choose to travel with us every year.

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Introduction

Theme parks

Dublin

Derry

Belfast

London

Manchester

Edinburgh

Paris

Loire Valley

Normandy

Northern France

Barcelona & Salou

Madrid

Krakow

Berlin

Munich

Rhine & Moselle

Brussels

Rome

Bay of Naples

Lake Garda

Florence & Venice

Iceland

New York

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China

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Value for money

Early booking discount Save your group up to €1000/£1000 (based on a group size of 40 paying

passengers) when you book before 31st October 2017. That’s a €25/£25 per person

saving for overseas tours with a minimum of 3 nights’ accommodation.

Refer a friend to NST Recommend a colleague or teacher from any school and when they book a new

tour, we’ll give you €250/£250! Just ask them to quote ‘refer a friend’ scheme when

they enquire.

Visit before you go Qualify for a 2 night complimentary stay for 2 people in your chosen destination.

Multi tour bonusIf your school books two or more tours with NST for travel in the same school year,

your school will earn a bonus of €500/£500!

At NST, we work hard to bring you the best possible value school trips to help make every penny count...

Teacher inspection visitsTake advantage of seeing all a destination has to offer by accompanying us on one

of our teacher inspection visits.

In 2018 we’ll be offering teachers the opportunity to join us on one of our

inspection visits to Munich and Rome!

We expect these visits to be very popular so contact us now to book your place by

emailing [email protected] or contacting us on +353 (0)1 8940300.

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Take a Trip OnlineIf you’d like to learn more about your chosen destination, lots of information

can be found on our website and within our downloadable subject flyers too.

Simply visit nst.ie and select your destination to find:

Full itinerary schedules See how your days away could pan out

Full visit descriptions Get some insight into what’s available

Eating out details Know where’s best for groups on the go

Information on in-destination supportLearn about the assistance we can provide in your destination

Detailed accommodation descriptionsFind out more about our most popular accommodation options

LOCATE MY TRIP - live updates on your group’s tour location with

NST’s trip tracker

As Ireland’s leading school tour specialists, safety and reassurance

are at the heart of everything we do. Locate My Trip is the easy,

convenient way to follow your group’s location whilst on tour,

and has been specifically designed to provide reassurance to both

parents and teachers.

Here’s how it works:

• We’ll provide you with a handset ahead of your tour

• Your school can log in & locate your group’s whereabouts –

where you’ve been & your current location

• Locate My Trip enables your school & NST to react quickly to

travel issues & other events which may affect your tour plans

• You can easily provide parents with relevant information should

travel plans be disrupted

*A one-off payment of 60 euros per group per trip applies for the use of Locate My Trip, data roaming charges are included.

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5Terms & Conditions: Information shown in this brochure is subject to availability, can be withdrawn at any time without notice and is correct at time of going to print (August 2017). Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information at time of printing, regrettably errors and changes do occasionally occur. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen arrangement with us at the time of booking. Entrance fees for some visits may be payable locally. In some instances a booking fee may apply to services provided by NST.

My Tour Manager – your online school trip organiser

Save time and keep on track with your school trip admin with our new online organiser - designed to help busy teachers like you. Inside, you’ll find a wealth of information and useful resources to help you throughout the planning of your trip.

With My Tour Manager you’ll be able to download free resources and access your trip paperwork online and in one place.

Your personalised tour checklist details what you need to do and by when, plus you’ll receive fortnightly email reminders too.

My Tour Manager also contains a handy travel app for instant access to everything you’ll need whilst you’re away.

Download the app and you’ll have access to your daily itinerary, essential travel documents and maps of the area pinpointing your visits. It’s available offline too.

Watch our short My Tour Manager video here -www.nst.ie - it’s quick and easy to register.

Now available - our handy travel app

Personalisedtour checklist &

email reminders plus your up-to-date trip

documents, resources & templates online

& in one handyplace

Here are just a few of our most popular theme parks. Contact NST today to enquire about other theme parks and water parks in

your chosen destination.

THEME PARKS

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Thorpe Park’s STEALTH ride propels you to 205ft in under

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Rita, at Alton Towers, powers you straight to 100kph in just

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At any time, only one Mickey is present in the

entire park at Disneyland®

Paris

Galaxy Erding has 26 different

slides with a total length of 2,500

metres!

Alton TowersWith over 50 rides and attractions, Alton Towers Resort is the UK’s number 1 theme park.

Prepare for a flight on Galactica - the world’s first rollercoaster with fully integrated virtual

reality and will take you on a tour like no other. Featuring virtual reality headsets on each

seat of the rollercoaster, students will fly beyond the stars through their own personal VR

experience and cutting edge technology. As the launch vehicle blasts through an advanced

space travel portal to explore the beyond, students will witness the birth of a new star as they

discover the limitless expanse of the universe.

Suitable when visiting Manchester, Liverpool & Wales

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Thorpe ParkNEW for 2017 - Derren Brown’s Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon at

THORPE PARK Resort.

Take your one way ticket on a horrifying journey into the chilling

depths of the unknown. With intense live action and thrilling

physical effects, the grasp of the Demon awaits. Are you brave

enough to come face to face with the Demon as it rises from the

darkness?

Suitable when visiting London

Disneyland® ParisOpen all year round. Your students will gain so much from learning and

interacting in this world-famous resort. Both Disneyland® Park and Walt

Disney Studios® Park are jam-packed with rides, shows

and attractions, all of which provide a great environment for your

students to work together, bond as a class and challenge their

personal boundaries.

Suitable when visiting Paris

Parc AstérixParc Astérix is home to over 30 outside attractions, all based around the

famous Astérix comic-strips, and is a fantastic alternative to Disneyland®

Paris. It is especially well known for its large variety of rollercoasters,

and incorporates rides and themes from ancient cultures such as the

Romans and the Gauls.

Suitable when visiting Paris

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GardalandThe largest theme park in Italy, attracting over two million visitors a

year, with various rides and themed entertainments suitable for all

ages. Gardaland is home to six roller coasters and a total of 32 rides.

This park is full of adrenaline, fantasy and adventure. If excitement is

what you are looking for, this is not to be missed while in Lake Garda.

Suitable when visiting Lake Garda

ItalyPortAventura & Ferrari Land, SalouPortAventura has everything to make a school trip unforgettable! Both

students and teachers will have a great time in these amazing parks.

PortAventura Park is an astonishing amusement park divided in five

thematic areas with many rides and shows. PortAventura Aquatic Park

is a water park packed with waves and slides. Ferrari Land is the new,

authentic Ferrari experience of excitement, adrenaline and fun.

Suitable when visiting Barcelona & Catalonia

Spain

Skyline ParkWith more than 60 rides and attractions including roller coasters and

water rides, action enthusiasts will not be disappointed here!

Galaxy ErdingGALAXY Erding boasts a total of 26 waterslides that provide 2,500m

of adventure and adrenaline together with lots of spectacular effects.

Slides are split into three categories - Family, Action and X-treme.

Suitable when visiting Munich

GermanyPhantasialandPhantasialand is one of Europe’s top entertainment parks. It is the

number one German entertainment park for school groups from

Ireland. Seven themed areas with worldwide unique attractions and

internationally multi-award-winning shows, promise to be great fun

and an educational experience for all your students.

Suitable when visiting Valkenburg, Rhine & Moselle

Germany

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Take your school group to Dublin and enjoy the amazing visits that are educational,

cultural and fun. With such a diverse range of activities, museums and guided tours

available and with excellent access from all over Ireland, this is a perfect destination

for all group sizes and ages.

At a glance...Getting there - We can arrange your

executive coach transport to get you to

your destination - and back home again

- with ease.

When to go - Dublin is a year round

destination with no problems for visits

on weekends.

Here to helpNST can arrange local, experienced

guides to assist your group on guided

tours, tailored to your needs.

We can pre-book meals at a wide

number of eateries before you go, at

great group prices.

Sample itineraryWe’ll build your itinerary

from scratch

Whatever your learning objectives

or subject, we’ll create an expertly

planned itinerary that fits your needs

precisely. As Dublin experts we can

advise on a great range of visit options

to make every second count. Below

you’ll find an example of our most

popular itinerary.

Day 1

• Morning departure from school

• Tour of Kilmainham Gaol

• Guided walking tour

• Evening meal

Day 2

• Visit the Croke Park Stadium

• Visit to Glasnevin Cemetery

• Visit to National Museum of Natural

History

• Evening meal

• Free time at Leisureplex

Day 3

• Visit to Dublin Zoo

• Return to school

DUBLIN

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48% of Dublin’s

population is under 35 years

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30,000 pedestrians

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every day.

There are 12 Dublin’s

in the USA & 6

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Our pick of the best visits...

Where you will be staying...

Celtic Group Hostels

Choose from a range of value, group-friendly hostels all in the city

centre. All hostels have a great range of facilities in amazing locations.

These long-established hostels are Irish Tourist board approved and

operate to the highest standards of health and safety.

• Dublin Zoo

• Pearse Museum

• National Museum of Natural History

• Dáil Éireann

• Dublinia

• Malahide Castle

• Boyne Valley – en-route visit

• National Museum of Ireland

• Leisureplex

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Kilmainham Gaol

Glasnevin Cemetery guided tour & museum

GPO Witness History

GAA Museum & Croke Park Stadium

Guided walking tour

Tayto Park

One of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe

covering some of the most heroic and tragic

events in Ireland’s emergence as a modern

nation from the 1780s to the 1920s.

The tour visits the final resting place of Daniel

O’Connell, Michael Collins, Eamon DeValera

and many of the other people who have

shaped Ireland’s history. The new state of the

art museum complements the tour.

GPO Witness History is a brand new immersive

exhibition in the iconic GPO building in the

heart of Dublin’s City centre. This engaging

attraction brings history to life through

technology, video, sound and artefacts.

Enjoy a stadium guided tour including a short

historical tour focusing on the ancient origins

of hurling, the birth and the development of

the GAA and early links with revolutionary

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Discover relevant sites of the 1916 Rising to

give you an understanding of this historic

event. Explore the main features of the War of

Independence partition, the Northern Ireland

peace process and Ireland today.

Tayto Park Theme Park & Zoo offers over 100

attractions that make it suitable for all ages.

Enjoy the adrenaline rides, a 5D cinema and

even a sky walk, as well as a zoo which is

home to Amur tigers and Mountain lions.

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I have thoroughly enjoyed every

tour over the past 3 years; pupils

and staff gain so much from the

experience and I have already had

several queries about our plans for

next year.

Cross and Passion College

Explore a variety of topics from historical, cultural and religious perspectives such as

The Apprentice Boys of Derry, religious affiliation, cultural identity, ecumenism and

cultural responses to “The Troubles”. Students can also explore the Complexity of

Regions and Culture & Identity as part of the Geography curriculum.

Our pick of the best

visits...• The Museum of Free Derry

& Bogside Murals

• The Tower Museum

• Walking Tour of the City

• The Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall

Where you will be

staying...Hastings Everglades Hotel

This modern hotel is

located on the banks

of the River Foyle,

overlooking the rugged

hills of County Donegal.

Only a 5-minute drive from the centre of

Derry, the hotel is also within reach of beautiful

beaches and the superb Sperrin Mountains.


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popular itinerary.

Day 1

• Transfer to Derry

• Tower Museum

• Walking tour of Derry

• Guided tour of the Apprentice Boys

Memorial Hall

• Evening meal

• Quiz night

Day 2

• Guided tour of the Museum of Free

Derry and the Bogside murals

• Transfer back to school

DERRY

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Derry is home to the world’s oldest independent

department store – Austin’s

Derry is the only remaining

completely intact walled city in

Ireland

The city is nicknamed the

Maiden City

With a wide range of history based visits, an NST tour to Belfast is a great

opportunity to explore Politics and Society in Northern Ireland first hand.

Additionally History students can benefit from our guided tours. Belfast also has a

great choice of cultural visits to excite students studying a variety of topics including

the Titanic Belfast® which has brought new life to the Titanic Quarter.


visits...• Titanic Belfast®

• Guided Tours

• Crumlin Road Gaol

• Stormont Parliament Buildings

• W5 – Science Exhibition

Where you will be

staying...Hastings Stormont Hotel

Overlooking the

gardens of Stormont

Castle, in the leafy

suburbs of Belfast this

modern hotel offers

excellent facilities. Just 4 miles from Belfast

city centre, and only 10 minutes’ drive from

George Best Belfast City Airport.


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popular itinerary.

Day 1

• Transfer to Belfast

• Guided tour of Shankill Road and Falls

Road

• Guided tour of Stormont Parliament

Buildings

• Evening meal

• Bowling

Day 2

• Titanic Belfast®

• Visit the Ulster Museum and the

permanent exhibition of ‘The

Troubles’

• Transfer back to school

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1/3

of the NI population lives

in Belfast

Belfast has the world’s

largest dry dock

The Titanic’s keel was laid in Belfast dry

dock on March 1909

An exciting London tour offers pupils the opportunity to cover many aspects of their

curriculum in a short space of time. We can create a school tour itinerary package

around any topic you’re studying in the classroom. By choosing NST, you’ll receive

valuable advice and expertise on hundreds of visits, as well as excellent prices at top

attractions, West End shows and pupil-friendly accommodation.

At a glance...When to go - London is a year round

destination

Getting there - We offer flights from a

variety of departure airports.

Good to know - NST can book West

End theatre tickets in advance for

your group in order to secure the best

availability and price

Here to helpWe can tailor-make a tour to your exact

requirements, and can create an itinerary

that caters for a cultural experience or a

wide range of school subjects including

art & design, business studies, English,

drama & performing arts, geography,

geology & environmental science,

history, maths, media & film studies,

music, psychology & sociology, religious

studies and science.


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popular itinerary.

Day 1

• Morning flight from Ireland

• Blue Badge guided tour of London

• Science Museum

• Natural History Museum

• Evening meal

• Jack the Ripper tour

Day 2

• London Dungeon

• Thames River cruise

• Coca-Cola London Eye

• Madame Tussauds

• Evening meal

• West End show

Day 3

• Shakespeare’s Globe tour & exhibition

• Free time for some shopping &

exploring

• Return flight to Ireland

LONDON

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40% of Greater London is

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80,000 umbrellas are lost annually

on the London Underground


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Coca-Cola London Eye

Madame Tussauds

Thames river cruise

Blue Badge guided tour

Natural History Museum

West End show

For a fantastic bird’s eye view of England’s

capital city, take a ride on the Coca-Cola

London Eye. Spot famed landmarks and take

in the 30-mile panoramic view. Plus enjoy

fantastic group prices with NST.

Madame Tussauds London combines glitz and

glamour with incredible history with over 300

wax figures.

Take in London’s best-loved sights on this

enjoyable cruise. Your pupils will gain an

insight into the many layers of history that

have built up along the river from the Houses

of Parliament to the Coca-Cola London Eye.

See the major sights of the city with an expert

Blue Badge Guide who will bring the capital

to life.

Explore the natural world and discover the

amazing diversity of life that has evolved on

our planet. Study a range of themes including

climate change, evolution and the natural

environment.

A West End show is a magical and

unforgettable experience and a must for

school groups visiting the city! Catch an

award-winning show with a choice that

includes Aladdin, The Lion King and Wicked.

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Step on to authentic sets, discover the magic behind spellbinding special effects and explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter film series.

Tread the original stone floor of the iconic Hogwarts Great Hall, encounter animatronic creatures and wander down Diagon Alley.

Located at the Studios where all 8 films were produced, the Studio Tour showcases the incredible British talent, imagination and artistry that went into making the impossible a reality on screen.

Students will relive the magic through the eyes of the filmmakers who brought the Harry Potter film series to life.

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The Blue Badge guide was one of the best tour guides I ever had. She kept the kids engaged and entertained on our two-hour trip

around London. I would certainly recommend her and seek her services again in the future.

St Columbas College Whitechurch

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Our pick of the best visits continued...

The London Dungeon The Science Museum

Wembley tour

Thorpe Park

West End workshops

The dungeon will reinforce your pupils’

historical education in an accurate, dramatic

and thought-provoking way. Witness scenes

of British history depicting human sacrifice,

martyrdom, torture & witchcraft.

The Globe exhibition and tour offers pupils the

opportunity to learn more about this unique

building and its most famous playwright,

Shakespeare.

The Science Museum is packed with awe-

inspiring galleries, interactive resources and

inspirational exhibitions. Try collecting DNA

or discover what your voice sounds like as a

member of the opposite sex.

Visit the new stadium to see England’s

changing rooms, the players’ warm-up zone,

the post-match interview area and more!

Get on board a world’s first with Derren Brown’s

Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon. With intense live

action and thrilling physical effects, this one-of-

a-kind experience is a fully immersive attraction

designed to manipulate the human mind.

A fun workshop designed to teach the

techniques used by actors in the west end

show your pupils have seen during your trip.

• HMS Belfast

Discover the stories behind this warship from

WWII and beyond.

• Tower of London

Learn about some of England’s famous

monarchs, see the largest collection of early

weapons and armour in Britain.

• Tate Modern

Britain’s spectacular museum of modern

and contemporary international art. Themes

include landscapes, environment, still life,

action, and the body.

• Jack the Ripper tours

On this truly eerie walk your group will be

led around the very streets where the story

of Jack the Ripper unfolded.

• National Gallery

This gallery houses a collection of Old

Masters’ works from the early Renaissance

onwards.

• The Shard

Visit the tallest building in Western Europe

and see how The Shard has redefined

London’s skyline.

• Free time

London is a fantastic city for your group

to explore. Covent Garden in particular

is a great place to watch the many street

performers.

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We have used NST for this tour for several years now and this year, as before, has been excellent. It even seems to have got better each

year. Noelle has been so professional and efficient in her dealings with us and has made our job so easy.

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Shakespeare’s Globe exhibition & tour


YHA Hostels

Purpose-built hostels offering safe,

secure and clean accommodation

plus great meals.

Safestay London Holland Park

Originally a Jacobean Residence set

in own grounds which has undergone

substantial conversion to modern

youth hostel accommodation.

Royal National Hotel

A large, busy hotel offering a good

standard of accommodation in a

central location, with a good range of

facilities.

Premier Inn

All hotels belonging to the Premier

Inn chain offer comfortable

accommodation and are located close

to a tube station.

MEININGER Hyde Park

In an ideal central location offering

a unique blend of high quality

accommodation and large selection of

conference rooms.

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The NST staff were so friendly, helpful and understanding.

They were so quick to get back to me and made the whole

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The developing city of Manchester offers lots to see and do. Major touring musicals

stop off at the Palace Theatre, MediaCity UK continues to grow, and the exciting

tour of Manchester United’s Old Trafford ground is still our most popular visit.

Manchester offers a convenient alternative to London for those wishing to travel by

coach and ferry.


visits...• Old Trafford Stadium tour

• Evening theatre production

• Museum of Science & Industry

• Alton Towers

• The Trafford Centre & IMAX cinema

Where you will be

staying...YHA Manchester

Just 10 minutes’

walk from central

Manchester, this hostel

offers a good standard

of accommodation in

an excellent location for groups.


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can advise on a great range of visit

options to make every second count.

Below you’ll find an example of our

most popular itinerary.

Day 1


• Visit Museum of Science & Industry

• Manchester Theatre Performance

Day 2

• Tour of Old Trafford

• Free time exploring & shopping at the

Trafford Centre


MANCHESTER

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Was nicknamed

‘Cottonopolis’ during the 19th

century

Manchester has

98 train stations

Over

25,000 pies are eaten at Old Trafford on

match days

Students can walk down the Royal Mile in the footsteps of some of the best

known figures in Scottish history. Edinburgh Castle takes students to the heart of

the nation’s history, symbolised in the Honours of Scotland – the Scottish Crown

Jewels, on display with the famous Stone of Destiny. Students have a variety of visits

to keep their interest from Our Dynamic Earth to Edinburgh Dungeons.


visits...• Edinburgh Castle

• Edinburgh Dungeons

• Dynamic Earth Interactive Experience

• Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

• Witchery Ghost Walk of Edinburgh

Where you will be

staying...The Claremont Hotel

A centrally located,

one-group hotel

offering comfortable

accommodation

and good facilities.

The owners are very experienced in

accommodating youth groups whom are

assured of a warm welcome.


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popular itinerary.

Day 1

• Flight from Ireland

• Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

• Evening meal

Day 2

• Edinburgh Castle visit

• Edinburgh Dungeons

• Evening meal

• Witchery Ghost Walk of Edinburgh

Day 3

• Dynamic Earth interactive experience

• Transfer to airport for return flight to

Ireland

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J.K. Rowling penned the first

novel in her Harry Potter series at the Elephant House cafe

Edinburgh Castle is built

on the site of an extinct volcano

Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is

actually 1 mile & 107 yards

long

Paris is one of NST’s most popular overseas destinations as well as one of Europe’s

most iconic cities. The French capital offers an abundance of exciting visits and

attractions. An experience here is one that will both expand your pupils’ cultural

awareness and encourage group bonding too! Our cultural experiences in Paris

offer far-reaching educational benefits relevant to a range of subject areas.

At a glance...When to go - Paris is a year round

destination.


variety of departure airports.

Good to know - NST can book Metro

tickets in advance as well as local

coaching so you are ready to explore

the city as soon as you arrive.

Here to helpOur Paris City Representative, Aliya, or

a member of her team will meet you

on arrival, assist you with hotel check-

in, advise you on points of interest and

public transport and provide 24-hour

emergency assistance.


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popular itinerary.

Day 1


• Guided sightseeing tour of Paris

• River Seine cruise

Day 2

• Guided tour of Stade de France

• Montmartre & Sacre Coeur

• Louvre Museum

• Les Invalides & Napolean’s Tomb

• Montparnasse Tower

Day 3

• Disneyland® Resort Paris

• Disney Village

Day 4

• Notre Dame & the Latin Quarter

• Champs Elysees

• Free afternoon for shopping and

sightseeing


PARIS

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There are

6,100 streets in Paris

The main bell in the Notre

Dame Cathedral weighs over 13

tonnes

There are

1,784 bakeries in Paris


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Le Stade de France

Seine river boat cruise

Montparnasse Tower Observation Deck

Louvre Museum

Château de Versailles

Montmartre & Sacré Coeur

Take your pupils behind-the-scenes of France’s

premier stadium. Take a tour, in French or

English, of the fifth-largest stadium in Europe,

including the pitch, players’ tunnel, changing

rooms, security facilities, and museum.

An enjoyable river cruise along the Seine is a

relaxing way to get a unique view of the city

and catch of glimpse of some of the famous

landmarks. Pupils also learn from the French

(or English) commentary on their headsets.

This 196m tower offers fabulous views of Paris.

Interactive facilities help to build language

skills and enhance knowledge of Paris, plus

downloadable quizzes in English and French

are also available

Probably the most famous museum in

the world and home to some of the finest

collections of antiquities, sculpture and art. It is

the ideal place for pupils to see the prominent

role that art plays in French culture.

Tour the Museum of French History where

several historic events have taken place,

including the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

Explore the impressive 250-acre gardens too.

Montmartre provides an opportunity for pupils

to practise their language skills with its many

street stalls and street artists, shops and cafés.

Plus, your pupils will enjoy a spectacular view

of Paris from the steps of the Sacré Coeur.

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Both Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park provide a

great environment for your pupils to work together, bond as a

class and challenge their personal boundaries. Why not include

a visit during your trip?

Disneyland® Park

Explore five themed lands filled with Disney classic stories:

adrenalin packed thrill rides such as Big Thunder Mountain,

Disney classics like Pirates of the Caribbean and Dumbo the

Flying Elephant and many opportunities to meet your favourite

Disney Characters.

Walt Disney Studios® Park

Step through the studio gates and immerse yourself in the

fascinating world of movies, animation and television. Find out

how Disney creates the magic and feel what it’s like to be star of

stage and screen.

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Guided tour of Paris

Gourmet Chocolate Museum - Choco Story

Centre Pompidou

Notre Dame & Île De La Cité

Parc Astérix

Aquaboulevard

A tailor-made coach tour of Paris that includes

a dedicated French or English-speaking

guide, who will help with pronunciation and

knowledge of the many sights of Paris. Don’t

miss the evening Paris Illuminations tour!

Students will learn about the history of

chocolate making, dating back over 4000

years right up to the modern day, then

students can sample some of the delicious

products.

The design of this art gallery is a proud

example of modern French architecture.

Outside, the street artists, musicians and

performers and the nearby Stravinsky Fountain

is an added bonus.

This stunning and imposing building is a must-

see of Paris, particularly as the cathedral has

witnessed many important ceremonies for

Christianity and the history of nations.

This typically French theme park is home to

over 30 outside attractions, all based around

the famous Astérix comic-strips. Parc Astérix

is especially well known for its large variety of

roller coasters and entertainment.

This large aquatic indoor recreational park

provides enjoyment and fun for all ages.

Beautiful tropical surroundings all year round.

• Eiffel Tower

Paris’ best-known monument has

outstanding views of the city, which on

a clear day can stretch for 70 kilometres,

giving the chance to pinpoint many

landmarks.

• Fragonard Perfumery

Take a free guided tour in your choice of

French or English and visit the museum

and shop where you’ll find a wide range of

fragrant products.

• Musée de l’Orangerie

Providing a highly original insight into

modern art, featuring Cézanne, Renoir,

Picasso, Rousseau, Matisse, Derain, and

others.

• Musée d’Orsay

There are many curriculum relevant starting

points housed here, including the outdoor

scenes of Impressionists such as Renoir,

Sisley, Pissarro and Monet, to Munch, Klimt

and the architectural models of Frank Lloyd

Wright.

• Cité des Sciences (The Science City)

The largest science museum in Europe,

Cité des Sciences is packed with exhibits

exploring man’s experiences with science.

• Accord Language School Workshop

Awarded the prestigious French Foreign

Language Quality Label, this fabulous

language school operates the ‘play and learn’

method of teaching French. Sessions can

even take place on the streets of Paris and

are tailored to the group’s requirements.

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The tour was so successful we feel very positive about repeating the experience again

next year and offering the experience to a new cohort of students.

St Leo’s College Convent of Mercy


B&B Hotel Paris Bondy

A modern, functional hotel located

in an eastern Paris suburb. The

rooms are all very clean and well-

maintained.

B&B Hotel Paris Saint Denis

Pleyel

This hotel belongs to the European

budget chain, B&B Hotels. It is

ideally located for school groups.

Residence International de Paris

A simple youth centre with experienced

and accommodating staff. Good

facilities available for disabled persons.

B&B Hotel Paris Porte des Lilas

This hotel belongs to the European

budget chain, B&B Hotels. It is used by

both business and leisure travellers.

FIAP Jean Monnet

This simple, clean accommodation

comes highly recommended and has

the best facilities of all the centres in

Paris.

Kyriad Disneyland

The hotel is located just outside

Disneyland® Park and a short train

journey from Paris city centre.

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Known as ‘the Garden of France’, the Loire Valley is home to many cultural and

educational visits for groups. A school trip to this popular destination offers groups

outstanding immersion in the charm of French country life. During your trip to the

region, NST can tailor your itinerary to include Futuroscope theme park – a popular

and fun visit that your pupils will love!


visits...• Futuroscope theme park

• Aquarium du Val de Loire

• Châteaux of the Loire Valley

• Patisserie Chocolaterie Bigot

• Explore Saumur, Amboise & Loches

Where you will be

staying...Hotel du Futuroscope

Simple,

comfortable on-site

accommodation.

The hotel is ideal

for groups visiting

Futuroscope but is also well-located for

excursions into the delightful Loire Valley.


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Day 1

• Flights from Ireland

• Transfer to Loire Valley

• Châteaux of the Loire Valley

Day 2

• Full day at Futuroscope

Day 3

• Bigot Patissier Chocolatier

• Explore the towns of Saumur,

Amboise & Loches

• Eurobowl Buxerolles

Day 4

• Transfer to Paris

• Entrance to Disneyland® Paris


LOIRE valley

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The Loire Valley is located

in the middle section of the

Loire River

The Loire River is the

world’s

171stlongest river

Around

300 Châteaux &

vineyards are based along the

Loire River

A trip to Normandy offers a wealth of cultural visits, from traditional seaside towns

and local markets to famous historic sites. During your tour to Normandy, your

pupils will be immersed in French life whilst enjoying diverse cultural heritage. Plus,

when you book with NST, you’ll benefit from our first-hand knowledge of visits and

accommodation that will best suit your group’s needs.


visits...• Bayeux town

• Co-Pains Boulangerie

• Cidrerie

• La Cité de la Mer

• Arromanches

Where you will be

staying...Maison Familiale Bon Sejour

This is a highly

recommended,

popular option for

school groups. The

centre offers a good

standard of accommodation and superb

facilities. The staff are very experienced in

accommodating youth groups.

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popular itinerary.

Day 1

• Daytime flight from Ireland

• Check into accommodation

• Local orientation

Day 2

• Bread making & tasting at Boulangerie

Co-Pains

• Demonstration & tasting at Ciderie

Manoir d’Apreval

• Exploration of Honfleur

• Free time

Day 3

• Practise language skills in Bayeux & its

local market

• Guided tour & demonstration of a

Goat Dairy Farm

• Free time

Day 4

• Audio tour of the Bayeux Tapestry

• Departure for return flight to Ireland

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TheNormandy

coastline spans

360 miles

People from Normandy are called Normans

The Bayeaux Tapestry is about

70 metres (230 ft)

long

Northern France is an ideal destination for groups seeking to enhance language

skills and for those visiting the WWI Battlefields. A perfect based for groups to

practise language skills, discover French culture through a range of educational and

cultural visits. For history groups the key battlefield sites of Ypres and the Somme

are less than 90 minutes away.

At a glance...When to go - The best time to travel is

March – December.


variety of departure airports into either

Paris or Brussels.

Good to know - Combine a trip to

Northern France with a visit to Paris or

Belgium to make the most of your time

away.

Here to helpLanguage workshops - In a relaxed

environment your students will take part

in speaking and listening sessions with

native speakers, greatly enhancing their

learning experience.

Town Treasure Trails - NST’s exclusive

trails are an excellent method of getting

students to read, repeat and understand

French words and phrases.





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Day 1


• Guided tour of Brussels

• Transfer to accommodation

• Group quiz

Day 2

• Local boulangerie with demonstration & tasting

• Free time in Boulogne-sur-Mer

• Local goat farm

• Les Chocolats de Beussent

• Karaoke evening

Day 3

• Full day excursion to Ypres & the Somme including visits to the Ulster Tower & Wood, ‘In Flanders Field’ Museum and the Tyne Cot Cemetery

• Attend the Last Post Ceremony

Day 4

• Last minute shopping and sightseeing in Bruges or similar

• Transfer to airport for return flight to Ireland

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The St Omer Notre Dame

Cathedral took 3 centuries to

complete

In France, people eat

approximately

500,000,000 snails

per year

10 billion baguettes

are produced each year in France

NORTHERN FRANCE belgium



NST’s Château d’Ebblinghem

• Purpose built accommodation – Alongside the 19th century French country house stands a number of accommodation buildings. We built these from the ground up with your needs in mind.

• Support of a Group Co-ordinator – They will be your main point of contact at the château and it’s their job to make your stay as comfortable and hassle-free as possible.

• Safe and secure – Only NST staff and groups are allowed onto the grounds.

• Outstanding recreational facilities – How does four hectares of private ground, two football pitches, volleyball area, games room and a bar sound?

• Your own group leaders’ lounge – Sometimes it’s necessary to have a bit of a breather and get your feet up, and you can do so in your own private group leaders’ lounge where you’ll be served complimentary wine & cheese each night.

Bellewaerde Theme Park

In Flanders Fields Museum

Les Chocolats de Beussent

Menin Gate & Last Post Ceremony

Nausicaá Sea Centre

Sanctuary Wood Museum

Spend a day at this fantastic theme park, home

of the wonderful mix of rollercoasters, shows,

animals and water features.

Covering most aspects of the war in Flanders,

this is a superb state-of-the-art, interactive

museum. Students will be taken on a journey

through the eyes of someone who witnessed

the WWI.

Combine the demonstrations of melting,

moulding and coating with a guided tour of

the workshop and the chance to sample the

chocolates.

The largest and the most important of the

British memorials to the Missing in The Salient,

the Menin Gate holds the names of 54,896

soldiers of the British Empire. Your students

will witness the moving ‘Last Post Ceremony’.

This fascinating sea centre promotes French

learning through interactive exhibits. Their

range of educational workshops is now

available to book for all age groups in French

or English.

This fascinating visit shows well-preserved,

original trenches. It consists of two rooms

housing artefacts and photos from WWI.

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• Boulangerie Escoeuilles

• Natur’Pom Cider Farm

• L’Escargotière du Choquel

• Boulogne-sur-Mer

• Ulster Tower

• Thiepval Memorial

• Vimy Ridge

• Newfoundland Park

• Irish Peace Tower

• Tyne Cot Cemetery

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A trip to Spain’s ‘Gold Coast’ will give your pupils the opportunity to explore a diverse

area which extends from the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona to Tarragona in the

south. With a range of enrichment experiences to choose from, the area also boasts

endless miles of golden sandy beaches, lively resorts and PortAventura theme park.

A school trip to this region is ideal for groups seeking a budget-friendly base.

At a glance...When to go - Southern Catalonia is

most popular between February –

October.

Good to know - NST can provide

language groups with a free Go Explore

Journal. Specifically designed for

language groups, pupils will be able to

record their experience in a daily journal.

Here to helpOur Barcelona City Representative, Eva,

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Day 1


• Guided coach tour of Barcelona

taking in the key sights (Plaza

Catalunya, the Gothic Quarter &

Cathedral, Las Ramblas & Columbus

Monument and more)

• Transfer to Salou

• Stroll around Salou

Day 2

• Nou Camp Stadium

• Sagrada Família & Park Güell

• Bowling

Day 3

• Full day at PortAventura & Ferrari Land

Day 4

• Roman town of Tarragona

• Last minute shopping & sightseeing

• Transfer to the airport for return flight

to Ireland

BARCELONA SALOU

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Sagrada Família cathedral has been under

construction since

1882

Barcelona has

9 UNESCO World Heritage

Sites

All

7beaches in

Barcelona are man-made


Guided tour of Barcelona

Montjuïc

Nou Camp Stadium

Tarragona

La Sagrada Família

Montserrat Monastery

Taking in Montjuïc Mountain with the Olympic

Ring and Stadium, the Gothic Quarter, two

Gaudí buildings, drive by the Olympic Village,

finishing at the Sagrada Família.

This historic, hilly area provides the best

views of Barcelona. Explore its wide range of

attractions, including the Olympic Stadium

and Poble Espanyol. You can also take a cable

car from Montjuïc down to Maremagnum.

This world-famous football stadium offers

students the opportunity to experience the

awe-inspiring size of this venue whilst also

learning about the heritage and history of

Barcelona FC.

Now a modern port, the city is home to many

Roman ruins, including the impressive ‘Devil’s

Bridge’ aqueduct and the Amphitheatre.

Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece remains a

popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the

city. Students will be amazed by its sheer size

and its architectural complexity.

The spectacular located monastery, founded

in 1025 and much rebuilt since then, is still

home to monks and has accommodation for

pilgrims. The monastery is the centre of the

Catalan faith.

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• Port Vell – IMAX Cinema & Maremagnum

• Las Ramblas

• Park Güell

• L’Aquarium

• Font Major Caves, L’Espluga

• Markets – La Boqueria, Places de les Glories

• Aqualeon Safari & Water Park (seasonal

opening)

• Gaudí Houses

• Dalí Theatre & Museum

• Sitges

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PortAventura has everything to make a school

trip unforgettable! Both students and teachers

will have a great time in the two amazing parks.

PortAventura Park is an astonishing amusement

park divided in six thematic areas with many

rides and shows. Costa Caribe Aquatic Park is a

water park packed with waves and slides.

Take in several shows, from the dazzling

wonders of Teatro Imperial in China to the

exotic dances of Polynesia and then enjoy the

thrills and spills of the many, many rides.

PortAventura is located only ten minutes’ from

the mythical Roman Tarragona. Here, you’ll

enjoy a trip full of imagination, education,

laughter and entertainment.

Ferrari Land is the new, authentic Ferrari

experience of excitement, adrenaline and fun.

Enjoy a thrilling experience at this unique theme

park and discover all the secrets behind the

legendary Italian brand and its creator, Enzo

Ferrari.

Portaventura Ferrari LandNST and PortAventura have been working closely together to bring you the very best value tickets.

Explore this vibrant city full of museums, monuments and parks. Madrid combines

a modern infrastructure with an important cultural and artistic heritage, the legacy

of centuries of fascinating history. NST has school-friendly accommodation within

its compact centre, allowing you to see almost all the sights on foot or by using the

excellent metro system.

At a glance...When to go - Madrid is a year round

destination but is best avoided during

July when the city is very hot and busy.

Good to know - NST can provide

language groups with a free Go Explore

journal. Specifically designed for

language groups, pupils will be able to

record their experience in a daily journal.

Here to helpOur Madrid City Representative, Virginia,

or a member of her team will meet you






from scratch




precisely. As Madrid experts we can




popular itinerary.

Day 1


• Transfer to accommodation

• Explore Casa de Campo

Day 2

• Real Madrid Football Club

• Parque de Retiro, Plaza Mayor & Plaza

Espana, & the Gran Via

• Bowling evening

Day 3

• Warner Brothers Movie World

Day 4

• Prado Museum

• Shopping & sightseeing at El Rastro or

around Gran Via & Calle Preciados


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Madrid became the

capital of Spain in

1561

There is no tooth fairy in Spain

About

3.3million people

live inMadrid


Hotel Mediodia

A central hotel offering simple rooms

and good value for money. Hotel

Mediodia is located in the heart of

the city centre, close to all major

museums and attractions.

TOC Hostel Madrid

Located in central Madrid, just 150

yards from Puerta del Sol Square,

this trendy hostel offers smart, air-

conditioned rooms with free WiFi and

eye-catching décor.


Warner Brothers Movie World

Prado Museum

Real Madrid Football Club

Centro de Arte Reina Sofia

Language workshops

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Host to some of Europe’s largest and fastest

rides with 25 attractions including five roller

coasters; one free fall tower; one simulator;

three water rides & seven shows (seasonal

opening).

Located right at the heart of Madrid’s cultural

centre, the Prado is home to many European

masterpieces. The extensive collection

features historical works by artists such as

Goya, Velázquez and El Greco.

Students can take a guided or self-guided

tour of the trophy room, the pitch and players’

tunnel at the Santiago Bernabeu football

stadium, home of one of the world’s most

famous sporting clubs.

Completing the cultural triangle of

museums in Madrid, this centre houses a

permanent collection of Spanish modern and

contemporary art and is home to Picasso’s

Guernica

Madrid Language school is centrally-located

and focuses on working at your group’s

current skill level with workshops that involve

topics linked to visits in the city.

Considered to be one of the finest collections

of art in the world, it consists of over 700

paintings including masterpieces by many

famous artists.

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• Guided tour of Madrid

• Las Ventas Bullring

• Toledo

• Flamenco lessons

• Reina Sofia Museum

• El Escorial

• La Puerta del Sol

• Tapas tasting

• Parque de Atracciones

• El Rastro (flea market)

• Casa de Campo

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I was very apprehensive about

taking a large group of students

abroad as I hadn’t done it for over

10 years. I felt 100% supported

by NST throughout the process

and the trip was one of the most

positive work related things I

have done in a long time. I feel

reinvigorated as a languages

teacher and I am already planning

my next trip for June 2019!

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The ancient capital of Poland is a hugely important historical and cultural centre.

Its compact and pretty city centre provides students with easy access to the many

impressive tourist attractions. A history based trip will provide an in-depth study of

the Jewish community in the city, one of the most important centres of Jewish life

in pre-war Europe.

At a glance...When to go - Krakow is a year round

destination - although the winter days

are short and cold

Local currency - Zloty

Good to know - At Christmas and Easter

time, traditional market stalls fill the Old

Town Square – a great evening activity

for your group!

Here to helpEating out - NST can pre-book meals at

a range of restaurants making it easier for

you.

NST’s Educationalist History Guides -

Benefit from an NST Educationalist Guide

for local knowledge and educational

support. All our history guides are

professional academics, historians and

writers. Ask us for further details.





precisely. As Krakow experts we can




popular itinerary.

Day 1


• Guided walking tour of Krakow

including the Old Town Square,

University District, Wawel Hill,

Kazimierz & the Jewish Quarter

• Explore the old town

Day 2

• Excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau

Memorial Site with on-site guide

• Park Wodny Aquapark

Day 3

• Wieliczka Salt Mines

• Schindler’s Museum

• Meet with a Holocaust survivor

Day 4

• Free time for shopping or additional

sightseeing.


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According to Polish legend,

the city is protected by a

mighty dragon

It’s forbidden to feed pigeons

in Krakow

Krakow was Poland’s

capital for

500 years


Around the Old Town Square

Meet with a Holocaust survivor

Auschwitz-Birkenau

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Galicia Museum & workshops

Park Wodny Aquapark

Rynek Główny (Town Square) - the largest in

medieval Europe, Mariacki Church (St Mary’s

Church) of Gothic origins with a fine altar,

Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) of vast proportions.

Groups have the invaluable opportunity to

meet and speak with Holocaust survivors or

a member of a survivor’s family. An incredible

chance to gain first-hand insight into life under

Nazi-rule.

Following the Nazi invasion of Poland in

September 1939, this town became home to

the largest concentration and death camp.

Today as a museum, Auschwitz serves as a

poignant reminder of the horrors of WWII.

A listed World Heritage Site, 15kms south of

Krakow, this deposit of rock salt has been

mined since the 13th century. Spread over nine

levels, it has 300 km of galleries with works of

art, altars, and statues sculpted in the salt.

This private museum celebrates the

Jewish culture of Galicia and poignantly

commemorates the victims of the Holocaust.

During your visit, your students can take part

in a choice of new interactive workshops.

Krakow’s Aquapark offers marvellous fun for

all age groups, featuring attractions such as

sauna, hydro-massage, jacuzzi, climbing walls

and 800 meters of totally twisted slides!

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• Podgorze (Wartime Ghetto)

• Kazmierz (former Jewish district)

• Wawel Hill

• Krakow Under Nazi Occupation Museum

(The Schindler Museum)

• Meal in a traditional Jewish restaurant

• Krakow Old Town

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Hotel Wyspianski

This hotel offers comfortable

accommodation and is situated in a

fantastic central location.

Best Western Hotel Galicya

A modern hotel with friendly

staff, offering a good standard of

accommodation.


We really had a great tour, it was so well organised and were well supported in the planning stages. The students had a great time and we

were delighted with all of our guides - a special mention to the guides in the Salt Mines...they were fantastic!

Dunshaughlin Community College

At a glance...Good to know -

• The best way to get around is by foot and

on the S Bahn and U Bahn. Purchase small

group tickets to save on cost.

• NST can pre-book meals at a range of

restaurants making it easier for you.

• Visit at Christmas time and experience a

traditional German market for a festive

evening activity for your group.

Here to helpLocal Assistance - Our Berlin City

Representative, Tatjana, or a member of her

team, will meet you on arrival, assist you

with hotel check-in, advise you on points of

interest and public transport and provide 24-

hour emergency assistance.

NST’s Educationalist History Guides - Benefit

from an NST Educationalist Guide for local

knowledge and educational support. All our

history guides are professional academics,

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popular itinerary.

Day 1

• Daytime flight & transfer to

accommodation, check-in assistance

from NST Representative

• Guided coach tour of Berlin

• Visit to the Reichstag building

Day 2

• Sachsenhausen Memorial Site

• Olympic Stadium

• Checkpoint Charlie & Wallmuseum

Haus

• Bowling

Day 3

• Guided tour of the Berlin Bunkers

• Guided tour of the

Hohenschönhausen Memorial (Stasi

prison)

• TV Tower

Day 4

• Last minute sightseeing and some

shopping.


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Berlin is one of Europe’s most historic cities and has evolved to become vibrant and

cosmopolitan with educational and cultural visits. A school trip to this lively city will

give pupils a greater understanding of German life, past and present. History groups

can gain insight into the Holocaust and the Cold War. German language pupils will

be immersed in the culture of German life, helping to enhance language skills.

Berlin has

1,700

bridges

44% of Berlin is made up of

public parks, woods &

rivers

70 million

currywurst are eaten in Berlin

each year

• Guided city tour

• DDR Museum

• Brandenburg Gate area

• Holocaust Memorial

• Wallmuseum-Haus

• Wannsee Villa

• Checkpoint Charlie

• Cecilienhof Palace & Potsdam

• The Reichstag

• The TV Tower

• My Tropical Islands Water Park


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Meininger Hotel Berlin Central Station

A very modern and comfortable hotel which

offers a high standard as well as good in-house

facilities. It is located in the heart of Berlin, with

excellent access to public transport.

Meininger Hotel Berlin Mitte

A very modern and comfortable hotel

which offers a very high standard of rooms.

A strategic location in the heart of Berlin,

excellent for access to public transport.

Meininger Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz

A very good standard of accommodation,

care of the well-known MEININGER Hotels

chain. Strategic location for visits in both

former West and former East Berlin.

Citylight Hotel

This hotel has received consistently high

praise from returning groups. It is modern and

spacious, with excellent leisure facilities and

very professionally managed.

The Story of Berlin

Berlin Bunker tours

Sachsenhausen Memorial Site

Topography of Terror

Hohenschönhausen Memorial (Stasi Prison)

Pro-Log workshops

800 years of Berlin’s history is shown through

a number of interactive exhibitions and sound

and light shows at this fabulous museum. The

exhibition text, and guided bomb-shelter tour,

are available in English and German.

A fascinating tour into the secret history below

the city’s streets, giving an insight into the

Home Front in Berlin during the Second World

War as well as preparations made for nuclear

attacks during the Cold War.

Sachsenhausen was one of the earliest and

most significant concentration camps in Nazi

Germany. The history of the camp, including its

post-WWII use by the Soviet Union, is told with

detailed exhibitions as well as physical remains.

An exhibition contained within the former

cellars of Gestapo HQ illustrating terrors and

crimes of the Nazi era.

This former political prison for people detained

by the Stasi is now a museum which covers

the Stasi period and its origins as a Soviet

Special Prison. NST can arrange for a guided

tour to be taken by an ex-political prisoner.

Located close to many of our most popular

hotels, these workshops are taken, in German,

by local teachers. The sessions can include

city trails or other activities. After the workshop

visit the markets to practise language skills.

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A tour to Bavaria’s capital offers groups a diverse range of exceptional cultural

experiences, from royal palaces to modern architecture, film studios and numerous

museums. With a fantastic range of visits and language enrichment experiences on

offer, we’ll help you create the perfect itinerary for your group.


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popular itinerary.

Day 1

• Daytime flight & transfer to

accommodation

• Check-in assistance from NST

Representative

• Munich guided tour

• Bowling

Day 2

• Olympic Stadium & tour

• Galaxy Erding Water Park

Day 3

• Visit Neuschwanstein Castle

• Salzburg

Day 4

• Allianz Arena

• Free time for shopping or additional

sightseeing


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At a glance...Good to know -

• Getting around will be on foot and using

public transport, the S Bahn and U Bahn.

• Public transport tickets offer a small group

ticket which is ideal for groups.

• During the end of November and

December, visit the festive Christmas

markets.

Here to helpLocal Assistance - Our Munich City

Representative, Birgit, or a member of her

team, will meet you on arrival, assist you




NST’s Educationalist History Guides - Benefit

from an NST Educationalist Guide for local

knowledge and educational support. All our

history guides are professional academics,

historians and writers. Ask us for further details.

The city’s motto is

“München mag Dich” (Munich

likes you)

6 million people visit the famous Oktoberfest every year

The local delicacy is

weisswurst & is traditionally only served before noon

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• Munich Documentation Centre

• Skyline Amusement Park

• Hitler’s Eagles Nest

• The BMW Museum

• Allianz Arena

• Zugspitze Platt & Cogwheel

train

• Nuremburg

• Mirabell Gardens


Don't miss... Where you will be staying...

Meininger Hotel Munich City Centre

A modern and comfortable hotel, close to

Central Station offering a large number of

in-house facilities. Excellent value for money.

Olympic Stadium & Olympiapark adventure tour

Salzburg

Neuschwanstein Castle

Dachau Memorial Site

Berchtesgaden Saltmines

Guided walking tour

Galaxy Erding Waterpark

Take a fabulous guided tour of this

international event centre, sports and

recreational park and tourist attraction with

world fame.

Take a trip to the beautiful city of Salzburg

and visit some of the many famous sights

including the Mirabell Palace and Gardens, the

Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains and the

Hehensalzburg Fortress.

Europe’s largest slide world - the GALAXY

ERDING - excited big and small adventurers

with 26 slides at 2,500 meters slide. Three

difficulty levels FAMILY, ACTION, X-TREME

offer everything your pupils wish for.

Highlights of the GALAXY ERDING include

the Magic Eye, with 360 meters the longest,

closed tube slide in the world, the Speed

Racer slides that invite you to exciting duels

slip and the Black Mamba, the official slide of

the German race slip championships. Slides as

high-performance sports can be found on our

X-TREME slides - three slides, three tests of

courage, three times adrenaline!

“The castle of the fairy-tale king” is one of the

most popular of all the palaces and castles

in Europe. The setting of this beautiful and

magical white turreted castle could not be

more idyllic.

The only concentration camp to encompass

the 12 years of the Third Reich. It became a

vital tool of Nazi oppression, acting as the

model camp and the so-called school of

terror.

A guided tour can be taken of this fascinating

underground world. Dressed in miner’s

clothing, you can enjoy a ride on a train, a

funicular, a raft and down slides! You will also

learn about mining history and techniques.

Take a walking tour of this fascinating city with

Birgit, NST’s dedicated City Representative.

Your walking tour will take in the sights and

sounds of the city, and will be tailored to your

group’s level.

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The region offers a wide range of visits that give an insight into German life and

a welcoming environment to practise language skills. NST offers an excellent

choice of accommodation serving the needs of school groups and our tailor-made

itineraries will add real value to your classroom-based learning.


visits...• Phantasialand (seasonal opening)

• KD Rhine river cruise

• Explore towns of Cochem, Cologne,

Boppard, Rüdesheim, Koblenz & Trier

• Vineyards & regional food tasting

• Marksburg Castle

Where you will be

staying...L’Europe

High quality

accommodation

which offers good

value for money and a

pleasant location.


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Day 1


• Sightseeing in Cologne

• Cologne Chocolate Museum

Day 2

• Cochem Castle

• Cochem Wave Pool

• Quiz night

Day 3

• Full day excursion to Phantasialand

Day 4

• Boppard chairlift to Vierseenblick.

• Rhine steamer cruise from Boppard

to St Goarshausen


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The Cologne Cathedral took

632years to

build

The River Rhine flows

through

6 countries

The area produces

2/3 of all German

wines

With the headquarters of the European Union and the European Commission

residing here, Brussels is a city of dominant international standing. This is a

fascinating city for your students to visit as well as being a great base for other visits

around Belgium. NST can arrange everything your group will need - and at great

group prices too!


visits...• European Parliament &

Parliamentarium

• Coca-Cola European Visitors Centre

• European Commission

• Duval Chocolate Factory

Where you will be

staying...Meininger Hotel Brussels

A modern,

comfortable hotel

which offers a high

standard of room

comfort, as well as

good in-house facilities.


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popular itinerary.

Day 1


• Guided tour of Chocolaterie Duval

• Guided city tour by night

Day 2

• Coca-Cola European Visitors Centre

• Visit & ascend the Atomium

• Stroll around the Grand Place

• Bowling

Day 3

• European Parliament tour


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French Fries were

invented in Brussels

Brusselssprouts have

been grown in Belgium for over

400 years

220,000 tons of chocolate

per year are produced in

Belgium

Combining its classical heritage with the trappings of a modern city, Rome is a

fascinating year round destination to visit with a wealth of educational visits and

attractions for pupils to explore. Its centre is sufficiently compact to accommodate

walking tours while its extensive and excellent metro system also affords easy

access to the superb range of museums, monuments and tourist attractions.

At a glance...When to go

Anytime of the year but very hot during the

summer months and not much shade when

visiting archaeological sites.

Good to know

• Most shops close from about 1.00pm to

4.30pm, they then stay open until 8.00pm

to 9.00pm

• Some visits are free to schools if you take

along your school headed paper

Here to helpLocal Assistance - Our Rome City

Representative, Norman, or a member of

her team, will meet you on arrival, assist you




Local Guides - Our experienced, bilingual

guides, led by head guide Richard,

understand the requirements of school

groups and will bring Rome’s culture,

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popular itinerary.

Day 1


• Transfer to accommodation with

check-in assistance from NST

Representative

• Guided tour of Ancient Rome

including the Roman Forum

• Evening meal

Day 2

• Visit to the Vatican

• Casa St Angelo

• Enjoy exploring the Spanish Steps &

Trevi Fountain

Day 3

• Ancient Christian Catacombs

• Visit the Galleria Borghese

• Free time at Piazza Navona

Day 4

• Last minute sightseeing and shopping


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3,000 Euros are swept

up from the bottom of the Trevi Fountian

every night

Rome has a museum

dedicated entirely to

pasta

St Peter’s Basilica is the largest

church ever constructed



Hotel Lazio

Offering good quality accommodation within

easy reach of the main tourist areas of Rome,

and within easy walking distance of the

Termini Station.

Hotel Noto

Offering a good standard of accommodation,

located in central Rome and within easy

walking distance of the Termini Station.

Hotel Floridia

Situated in a good, central location, close to

the Termini Station and within easy reach of

the main sights of Rome.

Lux Hotel

The hotel offers a good standard of

accommodation and is located close to the

Termini Station, in a quiet semi-residential part

of central Rome.

Vatican & Sistine Chapel

Ancient Christian Catacombs

The Colosseum

Ostia Antica

St Peter’s Basilica

Rainbow Magicland (seasonal opening)

The Sistine Chapel and the Stanze della

Segnatura, decorated by Raphael, are on the

visitor route through the Vatican Museums.

This chapel represents a collection quite

unique in the history of painting.

Forming an underground maze in the outskirts

of the city, over 40 catacombs provide a

glimpse into the world of early Christianity in

the city.

The largest ever amphitheatre built in the

Roman Empire, is one of the greatest works of

Roman architecture. The Colosseum was used

for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles,

including re-enactments of famous battles.

The harbour city of ancient Rome is 20

miles out of the city but is a fascinating visit.

Students will enjoy exploring the extensive

remains of the Roman town and often prefer it

to Pompeii and Herculaneum.

In Catholic tradition, this is the burial site of its

namesake. Famous as a place of pilgrimage

and for its historical associations. Like all the

earliest churches in Rome, St Peter’s has its

entrance to the east and the apse at the west.

A new themed amusement park located

near Rome covering an area of 600,000m2.

The themed areas are based around several

ancient cultures and civilisations bringing a very

appealing package of themes and good rides.

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• Trevi Fountain

• Roman Forum

• Palatine Hill

• Pantheon

• Capitoline Museum

• Galleria Borghese

• Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna

• Galleria Spada

• Guided walking tours

• Spanish Steps

• Day trip to Pompeii

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century Roman life, while coastal towns show their strategic importance to both the

provision and protection of Rome. Our tailor-made Bay of Naples itineraries provide

students with a real insight into life in Roman times.

At a glance...At a glance

When to go The Bay of Naples is a year-

round destination, however it gets very hot

during the summer months.

Good to know

Most shops close from about 1.00pm to

4.30pm, they then stay open until 8.00pm to

9.00pm.

Here to helpAs well as pre-booking your visits during

the day, NST can also pre-book activities for

your group in the evenings. Popular evening

activities include a quiz or disco at your

hotel, bowling or visit an ice cream parlour to

sample one of Sorrento’s most delicious ice

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Day 1

• Daytime flight to Rome & transfer by

coach to Naples

• Visit to Solfatara (time permitting)

• Check-in at hotel

• Evening meal

Day 2

• Visit to Vesuvius

• Continue on to Pompeii for a guided

tour

• Evening meal

• Free time

Day 3

• Full day on the Island of Capri; ferry

ticket, Capri town, Faraglione & Arco

Naturale

• Evening meal

• Bowling

Day 4

• Last minute sightseeing and shopping

• Transfer to airport for return fight to

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It is estimated that 16,000

people died in the eruption of

Vesuvius in 79AD

Pompeii is visited by

2.5 million people

every year

In 1830 the world’s first pizzeria opened

its doors in Naples

• Mozzarella Farms

• Herculaneum

• Vannullo Farm & Dairy

• Naples Archaeological Museum

• Amalfi Coast

• Cumae

• Pozzuoli

• Sorrento bowling alley

• Naples Underground

• Paestum


Don't miss...


Il Faro

A small, family-run hotel which is full of

character. Located in the lively port of

Sorrento, the hotel offers a good standard of

accommodation.

Hotel Ascot

A well-presented hotel at the southern end of

the resort with easy access to the town centre

with its array of shops and cafes.

Conca Park Hotel

The hotel is situated in a quiet area close to

the historic centre of Sorrento.

Hotel Mary

A spacious, comfortable, family-run hotel with

superb panoramic views of the Bay of Naples.

Olive & Lemon Farm & Mill

Mount Vesuvius

Island of Capri

Pompeii

La Fabbrica Della Pasta di Gragnano

Phlegraean Fields

Take a guided walking tour of this olive and

lemon farm and working mill in Sorrento.

Your group will also enjoy a cheese-making

demonstration, plus a complimentary pizza

and soft drink.

Nowhere in the world can the effects of a

volcanic eruption be better understood. Take

a 30 minute guided walk to the rim with an

Alpine guide and study the most densely

populated volcano in the world.

This stunning rocky coastline features the Arco

Naturale and Faraglione landforms, shaped

over many years by the erosive power of the

sea. The coastline is accessed via a short ferry

ride.

Observe the destructive impact of the volcanic

eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD which buried,

and consequently preserved this famous town.

Take in the original streets, houses, preserved

human casts, and works of art on display.

During this fascinating visit, your students can

learn about the ancient art of making pasta

and see the production process during a 30

minute guided tour of the factory before

receiving a small memento of their visit.

Visit the ash-filled crater of Solfatara,

experience jets of steam charged with

sulphurous fumes, bubbling hot mud, and

crystallised rock formations. Explore Pozzuoli

and climb the volcanic cone, Monte Nuovo.

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A favourite destination for NST groups offering a diverse range of educational visits

and cultural enrichment experiences against a backdrop of dramatic mountains and

sparkling waters, coupled with the typical laidback Italian culture, you can’t fail to

be swept away with the charm of the area. Verona and Venice are popular day trip

options which also provide your group with additional learning opportunities.


visits...• Gardaland Theme Park (seasonal

opening)

• Boat trip on Lake Garda

• Malcesine cable car

• Day trip to Venice, Bologna or Verona

• Gardaland Sealife Aquarium

Where you will be

staying...Hotel San Vito, Negrar

This family run hotel

will offer a friendly

welcome to school

groups. The hotel is

located in the centre

of the quiet resort of San Vito di Negrar in the

area of Valpolicella.





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popular itinerary.

Day 1

• Flight from Ireland into Milan

• Explore the city of Milan

• Visit San Siro Stadium

Day 2

• Full day in Venice

Day 3

• Full day in Gardaland

Day 4

• Half day in Verona

• Boat trip on the lake

• Free time in Sirmione


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The maximum depth of Lake Garda is about

350m

The Lake was formed in the

Quaternary Ice Ages by a huge

glacier

The lake has numerous small islands and five

main ones

Your students will be amazed by the vast array of impressive buildings, fascinating

galleries and treasure-crammed churches in Florence. Venice is a truly magical city

of painted palaces and serene churches built on a series of islands that are united by

bridges and crisscrossed by canals.


visits...• Piazza Santa Croce

• Ponte Vecchio

• Pisa – The Leaning Tower, Duomo

and Baptistry

• St Mark’s Square

• Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace)

Where you will be

staying...Golf Hotel

The Golf Hotel offers

friendly, comfortable

accommodation close

to many major tourist

attractions.

This hotel is located 200 metres from Central

Station, in the business centre of Florence.


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Day 1

• Daytime flight from Ireland & transfer

to accommodation

• Take the funicular to Montecatini Alto

Day 2

• Guided tour of Florence including the

Cathedral, Bell Tower and Baptistry,

Ponte Vecchio Bridge and Bobli

Gardens

• Uffizi Gallery and Galleria

dell’Accademia

• Enjoy an early evening stroll soaking

up the Florentine atmosphere

Day 3

• Full day excursion to Pisa and Lucca

• Bowling

Day 4

• Shopping & sightseeing in Bologna


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The piano was invented in Florence around

1709

Venice is made up of a collection of

approx 115 tiny islands & 150

canals

Pinocchio came from Florence

This ‘land of ice and fire’ well deserves its title. Your group will bear witness to

rare phenomena, from dramatic volcanic lunar landscapes and spouting geysers,

to diverging plates, glaciers, and outwash plains! There is no better place to

observe the ongoing impact of glaciations and vulcanicity: ice fields, waterfalls and

geothermal pools! Iceland also has a unique heritage and a style all of its own.

At a glance...Getting there Depart from Belfast on direct

flights throughout the year, or from Dublin on

set departure dates.

When to go April to October offers the best

weather for visiting.

Local currency Króna

Language Icelandic is the national language,

but English is spoken by most Icelanders.

Here to helpWhy not add on a guide to support your tour:

NST’s Field Studies Guides - Benefit from an

NST Field Studies Guide for local knowledge

and educational support, allowing your group

to explore a wealth of natural wonders and

unique geographic features. Ask us for further

details.

Local assistance - A local Icelandic Guide

can provide you with daily support with

excellent local knowledge and bring Iceland’s

history and folklore to life.





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popular itinerary.

Day 1

• Daytime flight & transfer with

assistance to accommodation

• En route visit to a power plant and

Geothermal village

Day 2

• Golden Circle Tour: Hellisheidi Power

Plant tour. Gulfoss, Geysir Centre,

Thingvellir, Nesjavellir

• Visit to the Blue Lagoon & hunt for the

Northern Lights

Day 3

• South Shore Adventure: Skògafoss &

Seljalandsfoss, Reynishverfi beach on

the Dyrholaey coast, Sòlheimajökull

• Opportunity to explore the local area

Day 4

• Walking tour in Reykjavik

• Swimming

• Departure transfer

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The Arctic fox is the only

native animal of Iceland

60% of Icelandic

population live in Reykjavík

Beer remained illegal in

Iceland until 1989

• Volcano House

• Hunt for Northern Lights (Sept-Mar only)

• Secret Lagoon

• Westman Islands

• Thorsmork Valley

• Skaftafell & Jokulsarlon

• Reykjanes Peninsula tour

• Lava Tubing - NEW!

• Geothermal Greenhouses - NEW!


Don't miss...


The Cabin, Reykjavik

A bright modern hotel offering good facilities

and comfortable accommodation, located

approximately 30 minutes from Keflavik

airport.

Hotel Ork, Hveragerði

The hotel is very spacious and comfortable

and enjoys a quiet small-town location. It

offers excellent facilities for groups.

Reykjavik City Hostel, Reykjavik

The hostel offers comfortable budget

accommodation and excellent facilities.

Located within 45 min walk from Reykjavik, the

hostel is next door to the geothermal pool.

Hotel Selfoss, Selfoss

Located in south Iceland, this hotel offers an

excellent base for visiting famous Icelandic

landmarks such as Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir

and the Westman Islands.

South Shore Adventure Day The Golden Circle Adventure Day

Blue Lagoon

Reykjavik boat tours

Visit the 200ft high Skógafoss waterfall then

continue on to Seljalandsfoss waterfall to

compare differing formations. Study coastal

processes and wave characteristics along the

black volcanic beaches and basalt-columned

cliffs of the Dyrholaey coast. Then take the

rare opportunity to walk on Sólheimajökull,

a glacier tongue extending south from the

Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, study the outwash plain,

and witness glacial processes in action.

Study geothermal activity at truly spectacular

locations! First, visit the Hellisheidi power

plant for a 30 minute tour. Appreciate glacial

influences at the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall,

which contrasts those waterfalls seen on NST’s

South Shore Adventure. Witness Strokkur in

action and visit the Geysir Center. Finally, visit

Thingvellir National Park and walk through its

dramatic canyon - the only place in the world

where the Mid Atlantic Ridge can be observed

above sea level.

Take a soak in the steamy 40°C waters of the

Blue Lagoon which are fed from a nearby

geothermal power plant, rich in minerals such

as silica and sulphur, and renowned for their

healing properties.

Whale Watching (April to October only):

Catch sight of whales, dolphins, porpoises

and seabirds from the fantastic viewing areas

aboard your luxury ship during this 3 hour

tour.

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working with you again next year.

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Absorb the bright lights and pizzazz of Broadway with its shows and musicals

guaranteed to get your group’s toes tapping. Take in the art scene at some world-

renowned museums and galleries. Visit top media organisations to get the low-

down on TV, film and radio production. Explore the origins of the Civil Rights

Movement. Discover the city’s past as an arrival port for 20th century migrants. And

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to make every second count.

Day 1• Daytime flight

• Met on arrival by a local Agent

Representative for an escorted

transfer to accommodation

• Ascend the Empire State Building

Day 2

• Guided walking tour of midtown

Manhattan including: Central Park,

Fifth Avenue, Times Square &

Broadway

• Visit one of New York’s free museums

• Free time to explore the city

Day 3

• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island cruise

with priority boarding

• Opportunity for shopping on

Fifth Avenue including Macy’s &

Bloomingdale’s

Day 4

• Visit Top of the Rock for a 360 degree

farewell view of the city


Ireland

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• Arrive in Ireland

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At a glance...Good to know

• New York is best explored on foot or via

subway. We can help you with subway

ticket options.

• Marathon week in late October can be very

busy. We’ll advise you on the dates to avoid.

• Don’t forget to budget for tipping. We can

offer you advice on how much to take.

Here to helpLocal support - We have worked closely with

our local agent in New York for many years.

Together, we ensure that you’ll have the best

support whilst away.

Eating out - We can pre-book your meals

at a wide number of eateries before you go,

enabling you to get the most out of your time

away. Popular options include Bubba Gump

Shrimp and Planet Hollywood.

25% of the world’s gold bullion is held in

The Federal Reserve Bank

The Empire State building

has its ownzip code

It can cost

$289,000 for a one-year hot dog stand permit

in Central Park


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Empire State Building

The Statue of Liberty Cruise & Ellis Island Museum

Top of the Rock

Madison Square Garden

Broadway shows

Guided walking tour

Venture over a quarter of a mile skyward and

observe as your group takes in the scale of the

immense urban landscape which opens up

before them. A particularly popular evening

visit.

The Ellis Island Museum is dedicated to the

history of immigration, and a 45-minute audio

tour invites students to relive the immigrant

experience. You will visit the island as part of a

short boat cruise passing the Statue of Liberty.

Experience the best and most complete

daytime view of New York City! The

unparalleled views of New York’s landmarks

include Central Park, Times Square, the

Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty.

Get an insider’s look at the world’s most

famous arena with the ‘All Access Tour!’

Explore the arena and commemorate over 130

years of legendary Garden history.

Broadway is crammed with an array of

spectacular theatrical performances to

choose from. Popular options include Wicked,

Mamma Mia!, Aladdin, The Lion King, The

Phantom of the Opera, and Chicago.

Bring the history and culture of New York

to life and tailor a tour to your exact needs.

Popular options include: Manhattan –

midtown and downtown, Financial district,

Harlem Civil Rights and TV & movie sites.

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• Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Moving onward and upward, New York’s

premier showcase for what’s new in the

visual arts showcases Cubism, Fauvism

and Abstract Expressionism. The modern

influences will inspire any pupil, and a 3D

course with wide examples of machine art,

ranging from sewing machines to ball-

bearings!

• Times Square

Stop off for a selfie at one of the

world’s most visited tourist attractions,

brightly adorned with its billboards and

advertisements.

• St Patrick’s Cathedral

Pay a visit to this prominent and impressive

Gothic-style New York landmark, which lies

opposite the Rockefeller Center.

• 9/11 Memorial Museum

The 9/11 memorial honours the 2,983 who

perished in the terrorist attacks of September

11, 2001 and February 26, 1993.

• Circle Line Cruise

Take in a spectacular view of Manhattan

from the water, and pick out many famous

landmarks which dominate its skyline.

• One World Trade Centre

The 104 storey building stands on the

World Trade Center site in Manhattan –

giving amazing views of the city as well as

interactive exhibitions.

• St Paul’s Chapel

This chapel served as a place of rest and

refuge for recovery workers at the WTC site

after the September 11 attacks.

• Shopping on Fifth Avenue

This shopping street is a spectacle and

considered among the most expensive and

best shopping streets in the world.

• NST Broadway workshops

NST offers a choice of theatre-based

workshops that can be tailored to the show

you see and to your exact requirements.

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West Side YMCA

This large youth hostel offers good

value for money and excellent facilities

in a nice location.

Courtyard Midtown East

An centrally located hotel with a good

range of facilities, located in the heart

of mid-town Manhattan. Groups are

assured a comfortable stay.

Vanderbilt YMCA

Youth hostel offering simple standard

of accommodation but excellent value

with the benefit of a central location

single beds and recreational facilities.

Manhattan at Times Square

The Manhattan at Times Square is a

comfortable hotel offering a good

standard of accommodation in an

excellent central location.

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UN building tour

Guggenheim Museum

Yankee Stadium tour

Radio City

NBC Studio tour

Macy’s tour

On this guided tour, your pupils will learn

about the organisation, its structure and

history and the broad range of fundamental

issues dealt with here.

A unique museum containing leading

examples of Expressionism, Cubism and

Abstraction. Offers modern creations

associated with major movements.

This classic tour of the famous Yankee

Stadium includes visits to New York Yankees

Museum presented by Bank of America,

Monument Park, MasterCard, Batters Eye Café

and Press Box.

Now a leading hall for popular concerts, stage

shows and special attractions, this prime spot

was turned into Radio City Music Hall during

the years of the Depression.

Enter the world of American television on this

historic tour through the halls and working

studios of NBC’s New York operations! Visit

some famous studios, including Saturday

Night Live, and explore the departments.

Macy’s is one of the world’s largest, and one

of the last turn-of-the-century, department

stores. Take a tour and learn about the

company’s history.


It was excellent and methodical from the very first day. There were no issues at all. The service provided was exceptionally professional

and Laura was an incredible support.

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Chosen as the US capital for its tactical location between the South and the North,

Washington DC offers a whole host of experiences for school groups. Home to the

US Government, many of the nation’s monuments and museums, historic landmarks

and memorials to great US presidents of the past, the city’s skyline might be low

profile but its attractions certainly aren’t.


visits...• Half Day Guided Walking tours

• US Capitol building tour

• National Museum of American History

• Arlington National Cemetery

• Memorials – FDR Memorial, Lincoln

Memorial, US Holocaust Memorial

Where you will be

staying...Hotel Harrington

Simple

accommodation in

an excellent central

location, with vast

experience of

accommodating pupil groups. Efficient and

friendly service.


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Day 1

• Daytime flight

• Met on arrival by a local Agent

Representative for an escorted

transfer to accommodation

Day 2

• Guided walking tour of historical sites

• Visit to the Pentagon

Day 3

• Guided walking tour of memorial sites

• Holocaust museum

Day 4

• US Capitol Building tour

• Transfer to airport

Day 5

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The White House was

designed by an Irish architect, James Hoban

There is a corrected “typo”

on the north wall of the Lincoln

Memorial

The Washington Monument is

the world’s tallest obelisk at

169.046m

A tour of China will be the experience of a lifetime for many students. The diverse

mix of historical landmarks, incredible scenery and interactive Chinese experiences

reveal the rich and long history of one of the oldest civilisations in the world that’s

now re-inventing itself for the 21st century. A tour here will help to give students an

appreciation of different cultures and lifestyles.

When to go - China is a year round

destination, although spring and early

autumn offer the best weather for visiting

Local currency - Yuan

Good to know

• Your English speaking National Guide will

meet you on arrival and stay with you for

the duration of your tour

• All visitors require a visa so make sure to

budget extra. We can advise you on this

• There is a high speed bullet train between

Beijing and Shanghai which offers another

alternative to flying

• Bartering is expected at markets so make

sure you grab yourself a bargain

• We can tailor your trip to your exact

requirements. If you’re visiting partner

schools, we can arrange the details for you

• Tipping is expected in China and when you

book with NST, this is already included in

your tour price


Whatever your learning objectives or

subject, we’ll create an expertly planned

itinerary that fits your needs precisely.

As China experts we can advise on a

great range of visit options to make

every second count. Below you’ll find an

example of our most popular itinerary.

Day 1• Overnight flight to Beijing

Day 2• Early afternoon arrival in Beijing &

escorted transfer to accommodation.

En route visit to the Temple of Heaven.

• Evening meal & free time to settle in

Day 3• Full day visit to the Great Wall of China,

the Sacred Road & the Ming Tombs

• Evening meal

Day 4• Beihai Park

• Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden

City

• Evening meal

Day 5• The Summer Palace

• Shopping at Silk Alley & Friendship

Store

• Evening meal & Chinese Acrobat show

Day 6• Free time. Transfer to airport for return

flight to Ireland

CHINA

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The Forbidden City

has

9999 rooms

China uses over

45 billion chopsticks in a

year

According to legend, tea was

discovered by the Chinese emperor

Shennong in

2737 BC

At a glance...

Getting you thereBook with us and you’ll benefit from

scheduled flights, excellent group prices

and group seating. You’ll be met by an NST

Airport Representative for your outbound

flight. Flights to Beijing and Shanghai are

approximately 10 hours and 12 hours from

Ireland respectively.

Eating outWith the help of our partners in China,

and the knowledge of your guide, we’ve

selected a high standard of hotel and local

restaurants which will automatically be

included within your full board package

price. Pre-paying for your meals will make

planning your budget easier too.

AccommodationPopular options in Beijing include the

Rainbow Hotel. In Shanghai great group

accommodation options include the

Magnolia Hotel and Paradise Hotel. Xian

hotel favourites include the Wan Nian Hotel.

View full accommodation descriptions of

your preferred choices at nst.ie/china.

Key cities

here to help...

Beijing Xi’an Shanghai

This is the political, cultural and educational

centre of China, with historic buildings and

landmarks, contrasted by a modern and

vibrant city.

There is so much to take in. Walk the Great

Wall and the Sacred Way, visit the Ming Tombs,

venture into the Forbidden City, experience

the Temple of Heaven, marvel at the Summer

Palace and stroll across Tiananmen Square.

Shop ’til you drop at Silk Alley, take in the

Olympic Stadium, compare cultures in a

local high school and visit the traditional

Liumingying Village to witness life outside the

big cities.

You could even watch a Chinese Acrobat or

Legend Kung Fu Show, listen to the Peking

Opera and sample a Peking Duck Banquet.

This ancient city is now famous as the home

of the spectacular Terracotta Warriors.

Students can also explore the City Walls, Wild

Goose Pagoda, Huaqing Hot Springs and the

numerous temples, ruins and mausoleums.

You may also wish to increase cultural learning

by experiencing our Chinese Watercolour

Painting class, Chinese Cookery class, or the

Tang Dynasty Show.

Many groups choose to combine a visit to

Xi’an with Beijing.

China’s largest city is the flourishing focal

point of modern China. Its brightly coloured

neon-lit skyscrapers are an example of the

recent boom in China’s economy.

Tucked away between the modern

developments are the temples, markets and

Chinese gardens which give a glimpse into the

city’s past. Many groups in particular choose

to visit the Jade Buddha Temple, Oriental Pearl

TV Tower and Yuyuan Garden for an all-round

experience.

Nanjing Road is great for shopping. The

evening cruise on the Huangpu River is always

a favourite too. Shanghai also offers a great

selection of Business Studies visits.

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Choose from one, two or three of these amazing cities to visit with your group:

Tour escort & local guidesYour group will be accompanied by an English-speaking Tour Escort throughout your tour,

with additional Local Guides in each city. You will be provided with 24-hour assistance,

useful information at each geographical site and you’ll be assisted with entry into

attractions and all your meals. Previous groups have rated the quality and enthusiasm of

our guides very highly.

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