A school trip to Cambridge offers students a unique blend of science, history and leisure. The Gothic King’s College Chapel and the legacy of great scholars such as Darwin and Newton make the city a vibrant place of learning. While strolling through its historic lanes, visiting the Botanic Garden or enjoying punting on the River Cam, students experience the international atmosphere of a true university city.
Excursions around Cambridge offer plenty of variety, with highlights such as Ely Cathedral, a day trip to London, or a visit to the historic sister university in Oxford.
Standards & Service
for all group toursAccommodation
- For accommodation in host families: Full board
- For accommodation in youth accommodation: B&B
- Group leaders in B&B: single or double rooms
- Free place policy upon agreement
Transport
- Round-trip travel by coach
- 300 km excursion program included
- Parking and toll fees included
- Accommodation for coach drivers in single rooms
- Round-trip ferry crossing
Senlac Service
- Individual programme planning
- Senlac booking service
- Teacher login with travel documents
- Student & parent login with information material
- German-speaking 24-hour emergency hotline
- Statutory travel protection certificate
Pricing Overview
2 examples of coach tripsBASIC PROGRAMME
- arrival and departure on the same day
- ferry crossing Calais – Dover
- 4 nights’ accommodation – optional:
- in host families, primarily in 2–4 bed rooms
- in youth accommodation, shared rooms
COACH TRAVEL PLUS
- Private coach guaranteed for your group’s exclusive use
- UNLIMITED kilometres for the excursion programme
- King's College Chapel
- Duxford Aviation Museum
- Thames River Cruise with City Cruises
- Commemorative film of your school trip
Additional Services
trusted partner Hanse Merkur
of the group tour
6 days / day or overnight travel / customisable on request
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Day 1 – Departure from your home location – Calais, France
Early in the morning, the school trip to Cambridge begins with a coach journey through the Netherlands, Belgium and France to the ferry port of Calais.
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Day 2 – Calais – Dover Castle – Duxford – Audley End House – Cambridge
CALAIS:
Ferry crossing from Calais to Dover in the morning.
DOVER: Visit to Dover Castle (England’s oldest castle): a journey back to the Middle Ages with secret underground passages and tunnel labyrinths from the Second World War. Continue through the picturesque English countryside.
DUXFORD: Imperial War Museum Duxford – the world’s largest aviation museum, located on a former Royal Air Force airfield. Exciting interactive exhibitions and historic aircraft.
AUDLEY END HOUSE: Visit to one of England’s grandest stately homes, including the famous “State Bed” from 1786 with its remarkable history.
CAMBRIDGE: Host family coordinators and host families meet the students at the coach and take them to their accommodation. -
Day 3 – Day trip to London
CITY TOUR:
World-famous attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Shard and The Gherkin.
PROGRAMME: Programme as desired or individual exploration of London with a city map including the public transport network, a day ticket for the Tube and the SENLAC city quiz. -
Day 4 – Cambridge – Museums – Ely
CAMBRIDGE:
The university city of Cambridge can be nicely explored on a guided walking tour or a river boat trip. Highlights include the famous King’s College and its Gothic chapel, as well as the Bridge of Sighs, reminiscent of Venice. The 31 colleges are usually open to visitors outside the examination periods; college guides provide information about rules and student life. Other attractions include England’s oldest bookshop (University Press Bookshop) and punting on the River Cam along the college grounds.
MUSEUMS: Fitzwilliam Museum – works by Rubens, Monet and Picasso; free admission.
ELY: Visit to the Gothic cathedral and Oliver Cromwell’s House with museum. -
Day 5 – Day trip to London – Greenwich – London (musical) – Departure
FAREWELL:
In the morning, students say goodbye to their host families at the coach.
GREENWICH: Visit to the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory with the Prime Meridian. Boat trip on the River Thames to London Westminster.
LONDON: Programme as desired or individual exploration of the city; optional visit to a musical performance in the afternoon.
DEPARTURE: Today an eventful school trip comes to an end. Evening departure for Dover and ferry crossing back to the continent to Calais. - Day 6 – Overnight travel – Arrival at home Your school trip to Cambridge ends with an overnight coach journey through France, Belgium and the Netherlands, arriving back in your hometown during the day.
IN CAMBRIDGE:
- King’s College & King’s College Chapel Iconic chapel with masterful Gothic architecture and world-famous choir more
- University of Cambridge – Colleges Walks through historic colleges, courtyards and gardens – an inspiring educational experience more
- Fitzwilliam Museum Art and culture museum with works from antiquity to modern times more
- The Round Church One of the oldest round churches in Europe – perfect for history and architecture more
- University Botanic Garden 40-hectare garden and greenhouses – excellent for biology studies more
- Punting Tour, River Cam Guided boat tour past landmarks such as »The Backs« more
- Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences Fossils, evolution and dinosaur discoveries – science brought to life for students more
- Museum of Zoology Rare animal specimens and interactive exhibitions – ideal for biology more
NEAR CAMBRIDGE (within approx. 1 hour’s drive):
- Ely Cathedral One of the most magnificent Gothic cathedrals in England, famous for its unique »Octagon Tower« more
- Oliver Cromwell's House Former family home of the Cromwell family more
- Imperial War Museum Duxford Major aviation and military museum with historic aircraft, hangars and live demonstrations more
- Wimpole Estate Historic country estate with manor house, parkland and a working farm more
- Anglesey Abbey & Gardens Elegant country house with beautiful gardens and a historic watermill more
- Audley End House & Gardens Magnificent English stately home; ideal for history and cultural studies more
- Bury St Edmunds Market town with cathedral and the ruins of a medieval abbey more
- Peterborough Cathedral Impressive Norman cathedral; ideal for history lessons more
AROUND CAMBRIDGE (within approx. 1.5–3 hours’ drive):
- London Vibrant capital with museums, royal landmarks and outstanding educational opportunities more
- Chatham Dockyards Maritime museum located in a former Royal Navy dockyard more
- Hever Castle Romantic castle near the village of Hever more
- Norwich Historic city with Europe’s largest medieval monastery complex more
- Thetford Forest Large forest area with outdoor activities, ideal for team spirit and physical activity more
- Brighton Lively seaside city with pier, beach and the Royal Pavilion more
- Ethics / Religion
- Foreign language: English
- High School
- History
- Language Travel
- Natural Sciences
- Philosophy
- Study Trips
- Art & Architecture
- Beautiful Nature
- Boat Trip & Ferry Ride
- Botanical Garden
- Castles & Countryside
- Culture & History
- Special City Tour
- Universities & Colleges
