Wrap up in festive magic with this trip to the Aachen Christmas market. A measure of North Rhine culture, a sprinkle of German language skills and touch of Westphalia sparkle make this German Christmas market trip an excellent bonding experience for your students.
Aachen - Christmas Market School Trip
- 3 days
- +1
- Germany
- Coach
- Aachen Old Town
- Christmas Market visit
- Aachen Cathedral
- German language lessons
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Sample itinerary
This sample itinerary is offered as a guideline. The trip focus, length and itinerary/activities can be tailored to meet your learning objectives.
- Day
Day 1 - Arrive Aachen, Aachen walking tour
Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Brussels Midi. Sitting on the Belgian-German border, Aachen is just a short ICE train from Brussels. As Germany’s westernmost city, students can travel easily to Aachen. Check in to the hostel before heading out for lunch.
This afternoon, orient yourself with a guided walking tour of Aachen. See it’s many sites with a professional tour guide: Aachen Cathedral dates from the 8th Century and was the first German site to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; you can also see the Aachener Dom, a stunning Gothic church; don’t forget to pass Elisenbrunnen fountain, and see the city’s oldest houses.
This evening, relax with dinner at the hostel.
Day 2 - Deutsche Sprachschule, Aachen Christmas market
This morning it's time to sharpen your linguistic skills on this educational trip to Aachen. After breakfast at the hostel, walk for a class of German catered to your group's needs and abilities. Practise your shopping vocabulary - you’ll need it this afternoon!
After class, you can grab lunch in Aachen Old Town. Sample food from one of the many cafés and eateries.
This afternoon, it's time to visit Aachen Christmas Market. Cards, crafts, jewellery, local produce, and tasty snacks are all on offer. Make sure you take the time to taste the world-famous ‘Aachener Printen.’ They are traditional gingerbread, delicious served hot from the oven. There are traditional German decorations as well as international products, including Russian dolls and Mongolian wool, on offer.
After dinner back at the hostel, enjoy an evening at leisure.
Day 3 - Souvenir shopping, train home
Finish your trip to Aachen, Germany in the Old Town, with some free time to soak in its historic atmosphere and enjoy souvenir shopping.
After lunch, take the ICE train back to Brussels Midi before boarding the Eurostar train back to London St Pancras International.
What’s included
Full TCBC support from the moment you book until you return home
Full itinerary flexibility to ensure the perfect tour for your students
We'll source the best available flights based on your school's location
You'll have all our necessary contact details to hand should the need arise
Knowledgeable TCBC guide ready to bring your walking tours to life
Detailed itinerary, with all entrance fees included, no hidden costs
Return flights, 1 piece of hold luggage per person, airport taxes and security charges and ATOL Protection Contribution
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure. We can also arrange your UK airport transfers if you wish
Experienced local TCBC guide in Aachen for your included walking tours
Coach for arrival/departure airport transfers and where stated in itinerary
2 nights' hostel or hotel accommodation, with multi rooms for students and single rooms for teachers
Breakfasts and dinners daily at hostel, but we can arrange meals in local restaurants if preferred
All excursions as per your itinerary
There will be no hidden costs on tour, everything will be clearly explained before departure
24 hour emergency contact details of TCBC's office and your local guide's mobile number
The normal free staff place ratio is 1:10 but this is flexible and we'll work to whichever ratio you require
Please check with your school to ensure you are covered by an adequate travel insurance policy which we will need to see a copy of. We can help you source cover if you need
We generally don't include lunches unless requested. We prefer to let the students explore the local options and choose for themselves
If you feel you have received excellent service, then our local guides and drivers will appreciate being tipped. Guidelines will be outlined in your quote
We will inform you of the availability of ballet, opera, circus, folklore show and sports events closer to departure and invoice you at that stage
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