A German school trip to the Rhine Valley is the perfect introduction to Germany and the German culture for your students!
The Rhine Valley is our most popular coach destination for German language groups with many choosing to return year after year. You’ll be sure to find the right mix of visits to combine both education and fun to keep your students entertained throughout the tour.
There’s a huge variety of activities on offer here, from the castles of Marksburg and Burg Eltz, to boat trips on the Rhine and visits to the beautiful towns of Boppard or Rüdesheim. And make sure you don’t miss out on a visit to Germany’s best theme park, Phantasialand!
Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)
Day 1/4
Morning
Depart from school
Channel crossing
Afternoon
Continue journey to the Rhineland
Evening
Arrive at accommodation for your evening meal
Day 2/4
Morning
Visit to Rudesheim
Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum and take a ride on the cable car
Afternoon
Drive back along the Rhine to Loreley Rock - admire the views from the top and visit the information centre
Evening
Evening meal in accommodation
Optional evening activities - bowling in Koblenz or swimming in Mulheim Karlich
Day 3/4
Morning
Full-day excursion to Phantasialand theme park
Afternoon
Continue the fun at Phantasialand theme park
Evening
Evening meal in accommodation followed by leaving disco
Day 4/4
Morning
Depart for Calais
Afternoon
Return travel to the UK
Evening
Arrive back at school
What's included?
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4 nights' half-board accommodation
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Day pass for Phantasialand
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Detailed information pack
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Free staff place ratio 1:8
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Itinerary planning service
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Motorway tolls and taxes
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Return Channel crossings
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Return executive coach travel
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Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
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VAT at current rates to tour operators
Curriculum Links
A-Level
- Aspects of German-speaking society
- Festivals and traditions
- Art and architecture
- Youth culture: fashion, trends, music and TV
- Individual research project opportunities
GCSE
- Food, drink and eating out
- Daily life and free time activities
- Customs, celebrations and festivals
- Home, town and neighbourhood
- Holiday destinations
- Travel and tourism
- Understanding German culture and identity
Key Stage 3
- Exploring the town
- Hobbies and pastimes
- Food and drink
- Eating out
- Introducing yourself
- Describing others
- Likes and dislikes
- Plants and animals
- Cultural traditions
Educational activities and visits
Loreley Visitor Centre
The deepest and narrowest point along the Rhine’s course, the famously beautiful cliff at Loreley is the focal point of… Read More
Niederwald Falconry Centre
Located at the Niederwald Monument, and accessible by cable car from the Rhineside village of Rüdesheim, the falconry centre is… Read More
Siegfrieds Musik Kabinet
Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett has an extensive variety of mechanical musical instruments all of which are distributed throughout a 15th century… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Boppard
The town of Boppard has all the ingredients for an unforgettable trip Germany: hills and valleys, quiet lanes and lively… Read More
Burg Eltz
One of Germany’s most photogenic castles, Burg Eltz is perched on a wooded crag above a tributary valley of the… Read More
Chocolate Museum (Imhoff-Stollwerck)
Quite simply this is one of the best attractions in Cologne! The first part of the exhibition is a history… Read More
Koblenz
The focus of the riverside city of Koblenz is the Deutsches Eck, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle… Read More
Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD) Boat Trip
Köln-Düsseldorfer Line’s river cruises offer a unique perspective on two of Germany’s most scenic river valleys. Most towns and villages… Read More
Marksburg
Towering above the riverside village of Braubach, the Marksburg is the only castle in the Rhine Valley never to have… Read More
Phantasialand
Phantasialand is one of Europe’s top entertainment parks. Situated in Brühl near Cologne, in the heart of the Rhineland, it… Read More
Accommodation
Stay in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Rheinhotel Wagner. The beautiful surroundings are characterised by castles and vineyards - this is truly fairy tale Germany.All 58 guest rooms are en-suite and offer cable TV. Please note that this hotel has typical 'German beds' ie. twin beds pushed together in one wooden frame. There are however two separate mattresses and two separate duvets etc.There is an on-site restaurant, where you can sample some of the traditional local dishes, as well as a bar with a lovely garden terrace.
Supporting you every step of the way
1 Creating Your Perfect Trip
We'll tailor make your school trip to meet your specific requirements
2 Launching your trip to parents and students
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3 After you've booked
Your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will work with you on the finer details of your trip
4 While you're away
You'll be able to reach us 24/7 during your trip if you need our help
5 After your trip
Head back to our resources section to continue the learning
Need help?
Laura Lucas — Tour Adviser
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
We have had a great time in Belgium and Halsbury’s organisation is a massive part of taking away the stress and strain of organising such a big trip.The trip was well planned and had an activity-filled itinerary that the students very much enjoyed.— Selby High School
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