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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French Language Tour to Normandy with Equity

France
History, Languages, Cultural


Just across the channel but a world away is Normandy, home to traditional fishing villages, historic towns and modern cities, all ideal to improve language skills and explore the local culture.

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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...

Krakow
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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History Trip to Auschwitz and Krakow with Equity
History Trip to Auschwitz and Krakow with Equity

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The importance of Auschwitz and nearby Krakow makes it a 'must visit' destination for schools. Explore the dark history of the Nazi concentration camps and the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Old Town in Krakow.
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PORTSMOUTH-Hearts of Oak
PORTSMOUTH-Hearts of Oak

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'Pompey' a Fortress, a Safe Haven, a Fleet Anchorage, a Logistics Base and a Dockyard. Portsmouth is a City that will always be associated with the development and growth of the Royal Navy as protectors of these shores and as 'Policemen' of the Briti
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Medics, Vets & Padres-Ypres & The Somme Battlefields

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Embark on an immersive journey through Ypres & The Somme Battlefields, focusing on the vital roles of medics, vets, & padres during WWI. Explore historic sites, preserved trenches, & memorials while uncovering the profound stories of those who served
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Berlin Group Tour with Equity

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Students will be inspired by the distinct and dynamic art and architecture that lines the streets of this modern city. Berlin is a destination that would greatly enhance the knowledge and understanding of students from a wide range of subjects.
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Munich-The Rise and Fall of National Socialism

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By the mid-1930s, Hitler's Nazi Party transformed defeated Germany into a nation envisioning global supremacy, hailed by many as a messianic force. This vision devolved into a catastrophic total war, ending in immense destruction and humiliation.
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Copenhagen for Schools

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Discover Copenhagen, Denmark's capital, with Rondo Travel's expertly crafted tours blending art, history, and sustainability. Uncover the Viking legacy in this enchanting city.
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Sorrento Food Tour

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Explore Sorrento through food: begin in Naples for a street food tour, visit an olive grove for olive oil and mozzarella tasting, and take part in pizza, pasta, and gelato-making. Experience a visit to Pompeii and the stunning Amalfi Coast.
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First World War Battlefields Tour with Equity

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Help your students understand the devastating conflicts of the past through WWI battlefield tours. Visit the cemeteries and monuments in France and Belgium as well as trenches and museums that bring this subject to life.
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Krakow-Brno-Prague

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Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Central Europe on our Krakow-Brno-Prague Jewish History Tour. Explore centuries-old synagogues, poignant memorials, & vibrant Jewish quarters. A profound experience awaits-discover, learn, & rememb
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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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History Tour to Jersey

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The Channel Islands were the only part of Britain to have been occupied by German forces in World War II. Students can also learn about Jersey's prehistory, The Hundred Years War, castle and fortress building, the Napoleonic Wars and World War I.
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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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History and German trip to Berlin

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Berlin is the perfect location for a school history tour for students, where so many of the 20th Century's key historical events played out, and is the perfect location for a school German language tour,
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Madrid Group Tour with Equity

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A modern and sophisticated city that beautifully balances its history with its present, Madrid is a great destination for school, college, or university trips. In particular, we recommend visiting for Art and Design focused tours.
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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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History Trip to Krakow

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Krakow is a stunning city with rich history. With many notable historical buildings and excursion options including the impressive Wieliczka Salt Mine, Schindler Museum and Auschwitz Museum, it is a great European destination for a history trip.
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Berlin

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Berlin boasts hundreds of theatres, playhouses and museums and is an exceptional destination for any student from an art or design discipline ' the Bauhaus Museum captures the modernist and utopian ideals of this legendary school.
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Culture & Educational Trips to Japan with Equity

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Japan is an amazing destination for a school trip, with a varied range of suitable subjects to explore. With its unique culture, stunning scenery, and vibrant futuristic cities, students will have an unforgettable experience in this magical country.
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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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