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Educational Tours to Europe and the UK

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Ready to fall in love with Europe?

Many a traveller has lost themselves in the glamorous streets of Paris, the city of love; or in the pearlescent heights of the Swiss Alps overlooking fields of green. Maybe an enormous bowl of mouth-watering ragu enjoyed al fresco is more your scene? Whatever your flavour, there’s something for everyone in Second Nature’s vast array of International Tours to Europe and the UK! Our local guides are ambassadors for their respective countries and provide a uniquely personal perspective on the places we visit so that your students come home impassioned global citizens.

What We Provide 

  • Award-winning educators/ facilitators
  • Local guides in each country visited
  • Itineraries and Flyers
  • Information Sessions at your school or university
  • Transportation options (we arrange flights and provide options for ground and/or water transport)
  • Accommodation options (we provide quotes to utilise the most affordable and most appropriate accommodation to suit your needs)
  • Catering options (all food is covered through our fantastic range of reliable third-party providers)
  • Curriculum-based work-booklets (where requested)
  • Pre/Post Tour Activities (usually a PPP)
  • Risk Assessment (location specific)

Europe and UK Tours for School & University/TAFE Groups

Our International Tours for school and university groups are all-inclusive, affordable and fully customised. Tours to Europe and the UK are generally facilitated with a cultural, historical, environmental, tourism, design technology or language focus depending on a school or university’s preferences.

Cultural Programs spend time exploring the ideologies, history, customs, arts and foods that differentiate countries visited. They encourage interaction with local peoples and expose students to different modes of living.

History Programs explore ruins of the ancient past. They trace the origins of some of Europe’s most famous cities through revolutions, wars, pandemics, icons and trends to deepen student comprehension of popular culture and identity.

Environmental Programs concentrate on immersion and adventure in exceptional natural environments. They allow contextual exploration of Environmental Management principles and deliver a strong conservation message.

Tourism Programs focus on the Tourism Industry including drivers, challenges and innovations. They investigate major tourist attractions from an economic and environmental perspective to evaluate the sustainability of current operations.

Design Technology Programs investigate Sustainable Development in the context of megacities like London and Paris. They showcase innovations in architecture, agriculture and tourism.

Language Programs emphasise complete immersion in a chosen language and culture. Students are accommodated in a homestay arrangement with excursions to famous landmarks. These programs are suitable for preliminary and advanced learners.

The flexible design of our International Tours means itineraries can be adapted to fulfil curriculum requirements for any of the following subjects: Geography, Biology, Earth & Environmental Science, Marine Science, Investigating Science, Agricultural Science, Languages, History and Tourism. Schools or universities can experience one of our pre-existing itineraries or choose from a variety of incredible destinations to build a program that perfectly suits their needs.

Destination Highlights

Any number of destinations from this list can be combined in a customised tour itinerary for your school or university group. Enquire now.

France

  • Climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower
  • Marvel at the brightly lit atrium of Musée d’Orsay
  • Wander one of the world’s best museums at The Louvre
  • Enjoy a pastry or chocolate-making workshop at Le Cordon Bleu
  • Experience the pomp of Versailles
  • Cruise down the winding roads of the French Riviera!
  • Explore the fabulous coastal city of Nice
  • …and so much more!

The Netherlands

·       Cruise the canals of Amsterdam on a traditional large cruising boat

·        Explore the famous annex that housed Anne Frank and her family

  • Cycle between tulip gardens at Keukenhof in Spring time!
  • Visit the Van Gogh Museum to see some of the troubled artist’s most famous works
  • Taste locally-produced Edam and Gouda at the famous cheese markets of Alkmaar
  • …and so much more!

Denmark

  • The National Museum of Denmark’s impressive collection of Bronze Age artefacts
  • Explore the grand Christianborg Palace in the centre of Copenhagen
  • Visit the fascinating commune of Christiania
  • Photograph Han Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid perched atop her rock
  • Spot seals and seabirds at World Heritage Listed Wadden National Park
  • Witness the collision of the Baltic and North Seas at Skagen
  • …and so much more!

England (UK)

  • Get lost in the extraordinary collections at the British Museum
  • See a Shakespearean play in its traditional style at The Globe Theatre
  • Visit the Tower of London and the famous London Bridge
  • Spend a day exploring Oxford and Cambridge
  • Ponder the mysteries of Stonehenge at Wiltshire
  • Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
  • See the works of Dali, Matisse and Rothko at the TATE Gallery of Modern Art
  • …and so much more!

Switzerland

  • Ski the magical slopes of Lucerne in the Swiss Alps
  • Hike from Grindelwald-First to Faulhourn
  • Enjoy a traditionally made cheese fondue by the fire
  • Visit medieval fortress Chillon Castle on the banks of Lake Geneva
  • Tour a Swiss Chocolate Factory!
  • …and so much more!

Germany

  • Explore the infamous history of WWII
  • See the iconic murals of Berlin’s East Side Gallery
  • Stand between the east and west at Checkpoint Charlie
  • Attend a fairy tale ball at Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Visit the Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace in Dresden
  • Visit a German beer hall in Munich (where appropriate)
  • Stay in Baden-Baden on the edge of Black Forest National Park

Italy

  • Spend a day in the shadow of Mt Vesuvius at Pompeii
  • Explore the lesser known archaeological site of Herculaneum
  • Explore the iconic Colosseum in Rome
  • Stand under the spectacularly decorated ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
  • Learn to make authentic, Italian-style pizza (and eat it too)!
  • Climb the duomo in Florence
  • Relax on the beaches of the Amalfi Coast
  • …and so much more!

Greece

  • Visit Athen’s Parthenon, the largest Doric temple in Greece!
  • Walk the footsteps of Socrates and Aristotle in the Acropolis
  • Visit the site of the first modern Olympic Games
  • Travel to the centre of the classical Greek world at Delphi!
  • Hike Mt Parnassus
  • Visit the famed historic sites of Olympia
  • Island hop between Mykonos, Santorini and Ios
  • …and so much more!

Russia

  • Visit Paul Fortress, the original citadel of St Petersburg
  • Explore the Hermitage Museum
  • Traverse the incredible grounds of Peterhof Palace
  • Visit Naval Cathedral and Petrovsky Park in Kroshtadt
  • Visit the breath-taking Red Square in Moscow
  • Explore Novodevichy Convent and cemetery

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Tour Outcomes
  • Enhancement of curricular learning through the contextualisation of course content
  • Appreciation for the diversity of cultures that exist on Earth
  • Respect for people who abide by different beliefs and cultural practices
  • Sense of adventure and a willingness to try new things (including food)
  • Independence in learning and problem solving
  • Expansion of vocabulary in one or more languages
  • Memories of a truly unique and life-changing experience
Example Itinerary: Greece & Italy

Below is an example itinerary with a focus on ancient history in Greece and Italy.

Day 1 Australia -> Singapore
Day 2 The Parthenon and Plaka (“Neighborhood of the Gods”) in historical Athens (Greece)
Day 3 Temple of Olympian Zeus and Acropolis
Day 4 Acropolis Museum, National Historical Museum and Monastiraki Market District
Day 5 Delphi
Day 6 Olympia!
Day 7 Archaeological Museum and Museum of Ancient Olympic Games
Day 8 Pompeii (Italy)
Day 9 Herculaneum, then travel to Rome
Day 10 The Vatican (including St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel)
Day 11 Colosseum and Roman Forum, then a Walking Tour of Rome
Day 12 Rome -> Singapore
Day 13 Singapore -> Australia

 

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