Overseas History school trips

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Overseas school history trips and tours give students an experience that can bring them closer in understanding to historical events, cultures, and locations they have been taught about in the classroom.

Taking your students to the places they have read about in textbooks is an unbeatable way to improve their knowledge and comprehension. By actually visiting sites where historical events took place, your students will gain a much better understanding of history and context.

To help you get the best out of your school history trip, knowledgeable guides and historical experts will be able to share insights and stories. Engaging your class and helping them better understand the events that took place.

School history trips abroad also give students the chance to immerse themselves in different cultures through cuisine, people and experiences.

Whether you will be exploring medieval castle sites in a European city, walking in the footsteps of the soldiers of the WWII battlefields, or soaking up ancient history in cities like Rome and Athens, below you will find a wide range of school history trips.

The tour companies that we work with all have tonnes of experience when it comes to organising school history trips. They know that every school will have its own unique objectives for the trip and that is why they will work with you to design the perfect history tour for your students. Whether you plan a teacher led history tour or wish to make use of guides with specialist subject knowledge to support your teaching, the trips below can meet your requirements.

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Cambodia School Expedition

Asia, Cambodia
Cultural, Expedition, Geography, History, Religious Education


Cambodia is a stunning and enchanting country. Our two-week programme includes everything from service and adventure to cultural and historical insight. Trek, serve, build, eat, and shop, immersing your group in all Cambodia has to offer!

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Discover The Birthplace Of In Flanders Fields In Ypres
History Overseas

Discover The Birthplace Of In Flanders Fields In Ypres | WW1 History. Explore the birthplace of the In Flanders Fields poem in Ypres. Learn about WW1 battlefields, Flanders Fields history, and memorial sites across Belgium. Ypres sits at the heart of Flanders Fields, the WW1 battlefield...

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School Trips to Ypres: WW1 Battlefield History Tours for Secondary Students
History Overseas

For students studying the First World War, Ypres is one of the most curriculum-rich destinations in Europe. This historic Belgian town sits at the heart of the Western Front. Cemeteries, memorials, reconstructed trenches, and world-class museums give students direct access to the realities of the...

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Battlefield & History Tours
History Overseas

Inspire learning by walking through history. Rondo Travel's Battlefield & History Tours are designed to make history meaningful for UK students by taking them beyond the classroom and into the heart of where it all happened. These tours support GCSE, A-Level and university-level learning by...

Paris
Paris

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Paris is rich in history, art, and culture. Trips include visits to iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, along with engaging cultural activities and workshops.
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Vietnam Battlefield and History Tour
Vietnam Battlefield and History Tour

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Discover Vietnam's profound history with our Battlefield & History Tour. Explore iconic war sites like the Cu Chi Tunnels & War Remnants Museum, immerse in culture, & gain deep insights into the Vietnam War's legacy. Perfect for history enthusiasts!
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Battlefields - Belgium & the Somme
Battlefields - Belgium & the Somme

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No trip is more memorable or poignant than a visit to the World War 1 Battlefields in Ypres and the Somme, where students experience the living conditions in the trenches and the destructive power of war.
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New York School Trips with Equity

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Drawing in people from all over the world, New York offers a diverse cultural identity completely unique from any other city in the USA. A truly fantastic destination for a school, college, or university trip, covering a broad range of subjects.
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Business, history and geography trip to China

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Discover China, one of the world's largest economies, where high-tech innovation, advanced manufacturing and digital industries meet thousands of years of culture. From the Great Wall to modern cities, students will experience a world of discovery
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STEM, History, Arts and Sports Trips To Japan

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Experience Japan, where rich traditions meet modern lifestyles and cutting-edge innovation. Discover the wonders of Japan, from vibrant street art and fascinating history to the world-famous powder snow of Japow. Tradition, innovation and adventur
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Somme-Lest We Forget 1

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Battlefield & History Tours specialises in exactly that. The Somme are offers some great visits ' the Lochnagar Crater where discoveries are still being made, Thiepval and the trenches at Beaumont Hamel where students get a feel for trench life.
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WW1 Battlefields tour to Ypres and the Somme

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Bring History to life, take the subject outside of the classroom and allow your students to visit the places where the major historical events actually took place.
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Religious Study Trip to Rome

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The ancient city of Rome has been at the heart of Christianity for over 2000 years and is an ideal destination for a Religious study trip to Europe. Visit places of worship and learn about religious history and traditions in this incredible city.
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Ghana Learning Service Programme

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Engage in cross-cultural collaboration to learn about Ghana's human rights and social justice challenges. Your students will explore the role of today's youth in politics and learn about the enduring legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.
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Normandy trips with Equity

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Normandy is a great destination for a school tour offering options for Food Tech, Languages, and History students. subjects include the Norman Conquest, the Hundred Years War, both World Wars, the D-Day Landing Beaches and the Bayeux Tapestry.
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Rome Group Tour with Equity

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There is so much to learn on a trip to Rome and Equity has selected a range of excursions for school, college, and university trips to ensure all students get the most out of what this beautiful, ancient city has to offer.
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Women on the Western Front-Ypres & The Somme

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Discover the untold stories of pioneering women on the Western Front with our immersive tours to Ypres and The Somme. Aligned with curriculum standards, this unique experience brings history to life, highlighting the brave women who shaped WWI.
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Battlefields and Ypres Excursion

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A battlefield school trip is an immersive and educational experience that can bring history to life for students. Visit the grounds of pivotal battles, helping students gain a deeper understanding of the causes, consequences, and human cost of war.
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History & Classics Trip to Rome with Equity

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A Classics and History trip to Rome will enrich your student's understanding of Rome's long and colourful past, from the ancient world of the Romans, through to the Renaissance and the more recent Fascist movement under Mussolini.
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Krakow

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Krakow is a picturesque medieval city that is every bit deserving of its World Heritage site status. The Old Town boasts Europe's largest central square, packed with old structures and monuments.
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Paris Group Tour with Equity

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A short trip across the channel opens up a world of sophistication, fashion, gastronomy, fine art, film-making, design, photography, and architecture.
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Glimpse of Shangri La The Best of Nepal

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Rondo Travel specializes in tailored group journeys, providing educational and recreational tours for diverse age groups. Prioritizing safety, learning, and enjoyable experiences sets us apart. Glimpse of Shangri La: The Best of Nepal
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Iceland

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Iceland is an ideal location for geography groups as well as leisure & tourism and art & design. Iceland's spectacular landscape and distinct features provide plenty for students to discover and ample inspiration for artists and photographers.
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Chinese Cultural Tours-Beijing

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Discover China's culture with Rondo Travels explore the Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors, turning dreams into reality.
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Popular school history tours


Although there are a thousand and one different location and historical subject combinations available, some school history tours are more popular than others. Here are a few of the common themes, though it your school requires a type of trip that we do not currently highlight on this page, please use the tailor made trip form and we will do our best to help find exactly what you are looking for.

Battlefield Tours - Poland, Germany
The two World Wars in the first half of the twentieth century will live on in memory for many generations to come. An important part of our nation's social history, a school tour to the battlefields of France and Belgium, to the concentration camps of Poland or the divided streets of Berlin, will give students a better understanding of world events.

Classical History - Greece, Rome
The Classical period of history lasted roughly from the seventh century BC until the fifth century AD. Concentrated around the Mediterranean, there are still numerous sites in modern day Greece and Italy that will show students how people lived and give them a real feel for how life was during that period of history.

Art History - Paris
If this history of art is an important topic for your students, look no further than Paris. Quite apart from being an incredible city to visit in any context, Paris has more art galleries than you could wish for. Art history students cannot help but be inspired by the incredible works housed in the French capital.

Medieval History & Political History - Ireland
Ireland is so easy to get to, and has so much to offer groups of school children who are studying history. The two most requested topics we receive are Medieval and Political history. Learn about the Viking and Norman invasions of Ireland, or about the changing face of Northern Ireland between 1920 and the modern day.

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