Study tour & educational trip
For adults of all ages
Hastings is a popular place for school trips. Great cities like London, Brighton and Canterbury as well as castles, parklands and the breathtaking cliffs form part of an interesting programme. Program example
8 days / 6 nights, 2 night cruises, extension day possible
- Day 1 - Departure from home town In the evening, the journey towards Calais begins.
- Day 2 - Canterbury - Historic Old Town and Bishop's Seat You embark in Calais and the White Cliffs of Dover already greet you from afar. Your first destination is Canterbury, with its impressive cathedral and medieval old town. The atmosphere of that time can still be felt today. You have the opportunity to visit Canterbury Cathedral. In the afternoon we await you in Hastings and help you to check in at your accommodation.
- Day 3 - Hastings and William the Conqueror - Turning Point in English History Today you will be given a guided tour through Hastings Old Town. You will make a treasure hunt to explore the town and its history.
- Day 4 - London - 2000 years of history We start our visit to London with a photo stop at the Thames Flood Barriers. The sightseeing tour in your own coach takes you past all the main sights and ends at the Tower of London. You will have time to visit the main sights and in the evening you will have the opportunity to see a musical in London's West End. The musical is not included in the price, but can be booked separately.
- Day 5 - Greenwich and London - In the footsteps of our time After a late breakfast, the bus takes you to Greenwich. You have time for the Prime Meridian, the Maritime Museum and the Observatory. Boat trip at noon on the Thames to Big Ben. You will be given an overview of the museums and can visit them according to their areas of expertise and your own time allocation.
- Day 6 - Brighton seaside resort and Seven Sisters Today you will drive along the coast and walk on the cliffs of Beachy Head, the famous 7 sisters. Brighton - also called the Paris of England will not disappoint. After visiting the Royal Pavilion, you can explore the Palace Pier, the medieval Lanes and many small cafés and restaurants.
- Day 7 - Hastings and Dover Castle After saying goodbye to the host families or check-out from the hotel, you will have time to visit Hastings museums and the new town. On the way to the ferry port, they will visit the huge defenses of Dover Castle. Depending on how much time ist left, you can visit the living quarters of Henry V, Lady Diana's battalion, the war tunnels and much more.
- Day 8 - Arrival at home town You will reach your home town in the late morning.
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Activities
Getting there
Coach
We have been working successfully for decades with selected coach companies that will take you to your destination safely and in good spirits. Train
Depending on where the journey starts, we will take you either by train or by coach to the nearest ferry port. Ferry or Eurotunnel
Crossing from Calais to Dover in a modern ferry with beautiful views of the White Cliffs of Dover or a swift transfer from Calais to Folkestone by Eurotunnel. Map overview