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Customised ToursWe appreciate that no two schools or groups are the

same.Th erefore all of our tours are customised and

designed especially for your group with any of your

special requirements catered for. Th ere is no “standard”

itinerary; we customise places, sites and activities to refl ect

the objectives of your trip. Each of our tour advisers are

specialists in their subject areas and will work with you to

advise and provide expert insight into the educational value

of your chosen tour and activities.

We work together with you and factor in school holiday

dates, budgets, and curriculum.

At Educational Tours Abroad (ETA) we are passionate

about educational travel, providing opportunities for

students to learn more about a subject and to gain a deeper

understanding of the curriculum. With tailored detailed

itineraries provided, the out of classroom experience

gained on our trips is invaluable, enriching the lives of your

students.

We are the market leaders in school travel with over 20 years’ experience managing school group tours.

EDUCATIONAL TOURS ABROAD

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Educational ToursAt ETA our educational tours are designed to educate,

captivate and inspire. While being immersed in a diff erent

culture, students will discover ancient civilisations, eras

and events in time, making their textbooks come to life.

We specialise in History, Geography, Music, Language,

Art, Technology, Culinary and Sport tours designed

around the curriculum. Awareness of diff erent cultures is

an essential characteristic of any society, and geographical,

cultural and historical knowledge is fundamental to

understanding ourselves and others. It promotes the

understanding of societies, events, movements and

developments that have shaped humanity from earliest

times. It helps students appreciate how the world and its

people have changed, as well as seeing what has stayed the

same and what is yet to come.

An educational tour with ETA is an experience you and

your students will never forget.

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“I have organised a number of History Tours with a few travel agencies over the years, however, Educational Tours Abroad has clearly been the best in providing a fantastic package for our students that is affordable and well organised in meeting their educational needs.”Christopher Bradbury - Head of History, The Kings’ School, Parramatta.

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Why choose Educational Tours Abroad?Our enviable reputation has been built as a result of years

of excellent service, support and satisfi ed customers. For

your peace of mind we are accredited by the International

Air Transport Association (IATA) and are fully insured.

Our competitive pricing, high spec accommodation, loyal

partnerships with suppliers and expert knowledge means that

we can never be beaten on value for money. It is our ethos

to provide our customers with the highest quality tours for

the most aff ordable price possible. Our experienced team

are well travelled and very familiar with all destinations and

centrally located hotels. Due to our purchasing power with

our competitive tour prices we confi dently guarantee to beat

any other written quote. All itineraries can be tailored to your

curriculum and customisable to your tour needs and budget.

BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU:

• Two (2) Teachers travel FREE

• Stay in 3 star hotels with private facilities in all rooms

• Your own modern air conditioned private motor

coach and driver

• Your own personalised knowledgable Tour Guide

for the duration of your tour

• All breakfasts are included on the tour

(Other meals can also be arranged)

• Detailed itinerary where we plan every aspect of

your private tour

• We can present to your school council, parents

and other teachers if requested

• We provide required risk assessments

• We provide marketing materials to promote

the tour to your students

• Personalised Australian escort travelling with your tour -

door to door (this is optional)

• Celebrate any Birthdays whilst on tour with a

complimentary Birthday Cake.

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Educational Tours Abroad Pty. Ltd.Suite 301, 410 Elizabeth Street

Surry Hills NSW Australia

Telephone: 02 9281 2741

Email: [email protected]

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We also have our own experienced guides, drivers and

coaches enabling the fl exibility to organise tours at better

prices than other tour specialists. We care about health and

safety. Th at’s why we carry out a risk assessment before any

one of our tours departs to make sure we make it home safe

and sound. We would be honoured to work with you and

your Department Heads to customise your next educational

tour and would be happy to arrange a suitable time to meet

with you and/or your Department Heads at your school to

discuss your needs. We very much look forward to being of

service to you for your next educational tour.

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Explore Mexico City. Visit the Museum of Anthropology with a spectacular exhibition of countless pieces of Aztec,

Olmec and Mayan finds, but also impressive architecture. Visit the Basilica of Guadalupe, the main religious centre. Then

continue north to the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, the most important and impressive ruin site in all of Central America. Travel

to Havana, a unique city, a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. Marvel at the colonial style buildings, squares, parks, promenades

and fortresses. A must visit includes the magnificent Cuban Baroque Cathedral. From Havana we travel to Santa Clara, where

Che Guevara led the revolutionary troops in the decisive battle of the Cuban Revolution and visit the memorial and museum.

AZTEC WARRIORS AND THE CUBAN REVOLUTION HISTORY TOUR

HISTORY

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Day 1Fly from Australia to Mexico City via

Los Angeles or Dallas. Arrival into

Mexico City on the same day.

Day 2Panoramic City tour along the Reforma

Avenue to the historic city centre with

the main square, the Cathedral and the

National Palace. Next stop is at the Basilica

of Guadalupe, the main religious centre.

Then continue north to the Pyramids of

Teotihuacan, the most important and

impressive ruin site in all Central America.

Day 3Guided visit of the famous Museum

of Anthropology which is one of the

most renowned museums in the world.

This must-see museum has not only a

spectacular exhibition of countless pieces

of Aztec, Olmec and Mayan finds, but also

impressive architecture. Afterwards tour

the southern part of town, visiting the

University City with its famous library,

the Lava Gardens of Pedregal residential

area as well as the picturesque colonial

Coyoacan. Evening transfer to the World

Trade Centre for dinner at the rotating

restaurant on top with a great panoramic

view over the city.

Day 4Fly to Cuba to experience Havana, a

unique city, a UNESCO’s World Heritage

Site. Marvel at the colonial style buildings,

squares, parks, promenades and fortresses.

A must visit includes the magnificent

Cuban Baroque Cathedral. You will visit

Saint Christopher of Havana Village as

you walk around its old Plazas, Arms

Square, the Little Shrine, the Royal Force

Castle and the City Museum. Known as

the Palace of General Captains, with the

throne for Spanish Royalty, Saint Francis

of Assisi Square, and the Old Square. Your

drive continues to the so called Modern

Havana to see the former Presidential

Palace, the Prado Promenade, Central

Park, the massive Capitol Building,

historical Revolution Square, seat of

Council of State and Council of Ministers,

the University of Havana, and the

Coppelia ice cream parlour.

Day 5 and 6Leaving Havana we travel to Santa Clara,

where Che Guevara led the revolutionary

troops in the decisive battle of the Cuban

Revolution and visit the memorial and

museum. Our next stop is Cienfuegos with

its beautiful bay and colonial architecture.

Day 7We journey to Trinidad one of Latin

America’s most charming coastal towns,

which was used by the Spaniards as their

base to conquer the “New World”.

Day 8We travel to Camaguey to tour the city

with it’s labyrinthine streets, which helped

thwart pirate invaders. We will have

lunch here before heading to Holguin

surrounded by rugged mountains and

beautiful beaches.

Day 9 and 10After breakfast we will travel to Santiago

de Cuba, the second largest city, cradle

of the Cuban Revolution. Visit the Santa

Ifigenia cemetery, final resting place

of Cuba’s National Hero Jose Marti

and important personalities of Cuban

History. You will visit the Moncada

Garrison which was attacked by Fidel in

1953. This afternoon you visit the Morro

Castle by Santiago Bay, today’s Piracy

Museum. Enjoy the breathtaking view

of the Caribbean and the Sierra Maestra

Mountain Range.

Day 11Fly from Santiago de Cuba to Havana,

where you will have the rest of the day to

explore the capital city.

Day 12Flight home to Australia.

Day 13Arrive into Australia.

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Explore Rome including Campus Martius, Colosseum and the Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Spanish

Steps and of course a visit to Rome wouldn’t be complete without exploring Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s

Basilica.Travel to the Bay of Naples and climb the summit of Mt Vesuvius and explore the ruins of the seaside town of

Herculaneum. You also have a full day excursion to Pompeii. Next stop Athens and Agora to explore the Acropolis. Then

onto Peloponnese to visit Olympia (home of the Olympic Games) and Sparta to explore this renowned archaeological site.

ITALY AND GREECEANCIENT HISTORY TOUR

HISTORY

HIST

ORY

Day 1Fly overnight from Australia to Italy.

Day 2Take a guided tour of Rome including

visits to the Campus Martius, Colosseum

and the Roman Forum. Afternoon is

a self-guided walking tour of Rome

including the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon

and Spanish Steps.

Day 3Today we explore the Vatican City with

our guide, then visit the Sistine Chapel and

St. Peter’s Basilica. Afternoon involves a

visit to the Castel Sant’ Angelo, walk along

the river Tiber and visit Augustus’ Ara

Pacis.

Day 4Morning is a visit to Hadrian’s villa at

Tivoli. Afternoon we visit Appian Way

and the Baths of Diocletian.

Day 5Travel to the Bay of Naples and climb the

summit of Mt Vesuvius and explore the

ruins of the seaside town of Herculaneum.

We will base ourselves in Sorrento.

Day 6Full day excursion to Pompeii exploring

public and private buildings, evidence of

the eruption and the city.

Day 7Full day excursion to Capri to visit

Hadrian’s Villa and explore the island.

Day 8Half day excursion to Herculaneum before

spending the afternoon in Sorrento.

(Optional afternoon visit to the Amalfi

Coast).

Day 9Travel to Rome airport for our flight to

Athens. When we arrive in Athens we visit

the National Archaeological Museum of

Athens followed by an orientation coach

and walking tour around the centre.

Day 10Morning will be a tour of the Agora

followed by exploration of the Acropolis,

visiting the Parthenon and other buildings.

Afternoon will be free time to explore

Athens. Optional excursion to Cape

Sounion for the sunset.

Day 11Morning we will leave Athens and visit

Corinth followed by Mycenae. Afternoon

we will travel to Napflion and enjoy the

evening in this beautiful city.

Day 12We will travel to Sparta to explore the

archaeological site.

Day 13Travel through the Peloponnese to visit

Olympia (home of the Olympic Games).

Day 14We continue our travel through the

Peloponnese to enjoy the ancient site of

Delphi.

Day 15We depart Delphi back to Athens for our

flight home to Australia.

Day 16Arrive in Australia.

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On the Third Reich tour of Munich, we experience the city as the birthplace of the Nazi Party, with visits to the official Nazi

Headquarters and infamous Dachau Concentration camp, which features a full scale museum detailing Nazi atrocities.

Leave Munich for Prague in the Czech Republic, stopping in Pilsen, before finding the small town of Terezin. Originally a

Habsburg garrison, the stronghold became first a Gestapo headquarters and then a concentration camp. Travel along the

Polish countryside to the beautiful city of Krakow, one of Poland’s most historic and scenic towns.

WW2 EUROPE REMEMBRANCE HISTORY TOUR

HISTORY

HIST

ORY

Day 1Flight overnight from Australia to Munich.

Day 2We begin our stay with a Third Reich tour

of Munich. We experience the city as the

birthplace of the Nazi Party, with visits

to the official Nazi Headquarters and the

location of the Beer Hall Putsch street

battle. Lunch in the Englisher Gardens,

followed by free time to enjoy this

beautiful city.

Day 3In the morning we visit the infamous

Dachau Concentration camp, which

features a full-scale museum detailing Nazi

atrocities. In the afternoon we will visit the

BMW Museum and the 1972 Olympic site

where you can get great views of the city.

Day 4A day trip to Berchtesgaden, site of Hitler’s

Bavarian retreat and the Eagle’s Nest.

We start with a scenic drive up to the

Eagle’s Nest itself. We then pay a visit to

Dokumentation Obersalzberg, an exhibit

set atop the bunker complex that was to

serve as the Nazis’ last stand.

Day 5We leave Munich for the Czech Republic,

stopping in Pilsen, before finding the

small town of Terezin. Originally a

Habsburg garrison, the stronghold became

first a Gestapo headquarters and then a

concentration camp. Although inmates

suffered tremendously in Theresienstadt,

Hitler convinced the Red Cross that it was

actually a thriving, autonomous Jewish

community.

Day 6The day begins with a walking tour

of Prague’s famous Jewish quarter, its

historical synagogues and town square.

We then cross Charles Bridge on our

way to Prague’s stunning medieval castle

district, taking in the palace, St. Vitus

Cathedral and the Golden Lane.

Day 7We travel through the Czech and Polish

countryside to the beautiful city of

Krakow, one of Poland’s most historic

and scenic towns. The evening is free to

explore the city or rest up for the next

day’s busy schedule.

Day 8The day begins with a walking tour of the

city that was the Polish capital for more

than 500 years. Among the sites on our

tour are the beautiful Royal Castle and

the Renaissance Cloth Hall. We then visit

Oskar Schindler’s factory.

Day 9We travel to the infamous Auschwitz

concentration camp Birkenau, Auschwitz’s

notorious extermination camp, accounted

for the death of more than a million Jews,

Roma (Gypsies), POWs and political

opponents from across Europe, and stands

as a testament to the greatest atrocity of

the 20th Century. The day’s events include

a visit to the labor camp and its piles of

personal possessions stripped from the

camp’s prisoners, followed by a trip to

Birkenau itself.

Day 10The day features travel to Budapest, capital

of Hungary and the heart of Central

Europe. The journey takes us through the

majestic Tatra Mountains of Slovakia. We

make our way up Gellért Hill to the city’s

Citadel for a beautiful view of Budapest by

night.

Day 11We start the day with a walking tour of

the Jewish district, including a visit to the

Dohány Synagogue, which is the largest

synagogue in Europe and second largest

in the world. We spend the afternoon

exploring the rich cultural sights of the

city.

Day 12We depart Budapest.


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Explore London which includes Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar

Square and Piccadilly Circus. Cruise along the river Thames followed by a visit to the Tower of London and a tour of

Westminster Abbey. Enjoy a day trip to Hampton Court to explore the intriguing history of King Henry VIII and the Tudors.

Travel to Paris for a city tour of the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Opera House, the Champs Elysee and the

Madeline and not forgetting a visit to the Eiffel Tower. Tour the Palace of Versailles and cruise along the River Seine. Also

explore Rome including visits to the Campus Martius, Colosseum and the Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and

Spanish Steps and of course a visit to Rome wouldn’t be complete without exploring Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel and St.

Peter’s Basilica. Then onto Bay of Naples to climb the summit of Mt Vesuvius and explore the ruins of the seaside town of

Herculaneum. Enjoy a full day excursion to Pompeii to explore public and private buildings. Explore the Island of Capri

and Hadrian’s Villa. We stop at the picturesque town of Amalfi for a short stay and travel to Paestum to explore the ancient

Greek Temples.

LONDON, PARIS AND ROME HISTORY TOUR

HISTORY

Day 1Overnight flight from Australia to London.

Day 2We begin our stay with a city tour of

London. This includes exploring some of

the great sites of London which includes

Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament,

Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace,

Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus.

The afternoon will be free to explore the

centre of London.

Day 3In the morning we enjoy a cruise along

the river Thames followed by a visit to the

Tower of London. After lunch we will have

a tour of Westminster Abbey.

Day 4Our final day of tour of London will

include a day trip to Hampton Court

to explore the intriguing history of

King Henry VIII and the Tudors. After

dinner we will enjoy an evening on the

London Eye.

Day 5We travel via the Eurostar to Paris. We will

spend the day enjoying a city tour of Paris

which will include the Arc de Triomphe,

the Lourve, Notre Dame, the Opera House,

the Champs Elysee and the Madeline. The

afternoon will be free time and after dinner

we will have a visit to the Eiffel Tower.

Day 6In the morning we will visit the Palace of

Versailles followed by lunch at the markets

in Versailles. On our return to Paris we

will spend the afternoon at the Louvre and

conclude the day with a cruise along the

River Seine.

Day 7On our final day in Paris you have the

option of the following historical tours:

Day Trip to Normandy, day trip to Mont

Saint Michel or a day trip to the Western

Front.

Day 8We take a flight to Rome then take an

expertly guided tour of Rome including

visits to the Campus Martius, Colosseum

and the Roman Forum. Afternoon is a self

guided walking tour of Rome including

the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Spanish

Steps.

Day 9Morning take an expertly guided tour of

Vatican City, visit the Sistine Chapel and




Pacis.

Day 10Travel to the Bay of Naples and climb the

summit of Mt Vesuvius and explore the

ruins of the seaside town of Herculaneum.






Day 13In the morning we stop at the picturesque

town of Amalfi for a short stay. Enjoy

lunch here before travelling to Paesteum to

explore the ancient Greek Temples.

Day 14A bus trip back to Rome for our flight

home to Australia.


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Cruise Lake Como and visit the spectacular villas of Bellagio and Lenno. In Venice enjoy a guided tour of St Mark’s Square

and the Doge’s Palace. Enjoy dinner near the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal. Visit Verona and the magnificent arena

home of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, then onto Florence, the home of the Italian Renaissance, where you will visit the

Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, the Gates of Paradise and Chiesa di Santa Croce. Take a day trip to Pisa to see the

famous leaning tower of Pisa. Travel to the Bay of Naples and climb the summit of Mt Vesuvius. Followed by a full day

excursion to explore Pompeii.

GRAND TOUR OF ITALY HISTORY TOUR

HISTORY

Day 1Fly overnight from Australia to Rome.

Day 2Arrive in Milan to enjoy a city tour

including the 14th-century Castello

Sforzesco (Sforza Castle), the world-

renowned La Scala opera house and Piazza

Duomo, the square where Milan Cathedral

(Duomo) stands.

Day 3Day trip to Lake Como which includes

a cruise along the lake and visits to the

spectacular villas of Bellagio and Lenno.

Day 4Depart for Venice where you will have

a guided tour of St Mark’s Square and

the Doge’s Palace. Enjoy dinner near the

Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal.

Day 5Day trip to Verona to visit the magnificient

arena and home of Shakespeare’s Romeo

and Juliet.

Day 6We then travel to Florence, the home

of the Italian Renaissance, where you

will visit the Piazza della Signoria, Ponte

Vecchio, the Gates of Paradise, Chiesa di

Santa Croce other sites. You will have the

afternoon to explore this magical city at

your own pace.

Day 7The morning will be a day trip to Pisa

where you will visit the famous Leaning

Tower of Pisa. In the afternoon you will

return to Florence to explore the city.

Day 8Travel to the Bay of Naples and climb

the summit of Mt Vesuvius. Overnight

Sorrento.






Day 11Half day excursion to Herculaneum before

spending the afternoon in Sorrento.

(Optional afternoon visit to the Amalfi

Coast).

Day 12Travel to Rome and take an expertly

guided tour of Rome including visits to

the Campus Martius, Colosseum and the

Roman Forum. In the afternoon is a self-

guided walking tour of Rome including

the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Spanish

Steps.

Day 13Morning take an expertly guided tour of

Vatican City, visit the Sistine Chapel and




Pacis.

Day 14Flight home from Rome to Australia.


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Explore some of the great sites of London which includes Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey,

Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. Cruise along the river Thames followed by a visit to the Tower of

London and a tour of Westminster Abbey. Visit Hampton Court to explore the intriguing history of King Henry VIII and the

Tudors. Experience the changing of the Guard followed by a tour of the BBC Broadcasting House and participate in a theatre

workshop. Explore Oxford then onto Windsor Castle to visit the home of the Royal Family and Stratford-upon-Avon, the

home of Shakespeare. Take a Dickensian walking tour: An expert guide traces the literary history of Charles Dickens. Visit

St. Paul’s Cathedral then free time in the British Museum before heading to Bath. Travel to Paris which includes a city tour

of the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Opera House, the Champs Elysee and the Madeline and not forgetting

a visit to the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles followed by a cruise along the River Seine.

LONDON, PARIS LITERATURE AND CURTAIN TIME TOUR

LANGUAGE

Day 1Overnight Flight to London.








centre of London.


the river Thames followed by a visit to

the Tower of London. After lunch we

will have a tour of Westminster Abbey.

In the evening we will enjoy a theatre

performance on the West End.

Day 4Today we will take a day trip to Hampton

Court to explore the intriguing history of

King Henry VIII and the Tudors. After

dinner we will enjoy an evening on the

London Eye.

Day 5We will begin the day by seeing the

Changing of the Guard followed by a

tour of the BBC Broadcasting House and

participate in a theatre workshop.

Day 6Sightseeing tour of Oxford: Explore

Oxford, the world’s oldest university

town, and take in the spired city that

generations of great thinkers called home.

A local guide introduces you to the sights,

including Christ Church College, one of

the largest colleges at Oxford University.

Christ Church has a lengthy history in

literature, serving as the setting for parts of

Evelyn Waugh’s Brideshead Revisited, as

well as Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures

in Wonderland. More recently, the college

was used in the filming of J. K. Rowling’s

Harry Potter series. On our return to

London we will visit Blenheim Palace.

Day 7Visit Windsor Castle the home of the

Royal Family. In the evening we will enjoy

a theatre performance on the West End.

Day 8Today take a day trip to Stratford-Upon-

Avon, the home of Shakespeare. Here

we will have a guided tour of the city.

Sightseeing tour of Stratford-upon-Avon

Tour the half timbered house that is

Shakespeare’s birthplace. Continue to

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, a picturesque

farmhouse where the Bard’s wife spent her

childhood. The cottage grounds include a

classic English garden that boasts a variety

of colourful flowers.

Day 9Morning - Dickensian walking tour: An

expert guide traces the literary history

of Charles Dickens on your Dickensian

walking tour this morning. Hear about

the inspiration behind the author’s

most famous works, including A Tale

of Two Cities, Oliver Twist and David

Copperfield. Afternoon – We will have

lunch on the South Bank and then have a

detailed tour of the Globe Theatre. We will

visit the London Eye in the early evening

before dinner.

Day 10The morning will include a tour of St.

Paul’s Cathedral. We then have lunch

and free time in the shopping district of

London Oxford Circus which will allow

students to explore Bond Street and

Piccadilly Circus as well. The afternoon

will be free time in the British Museum.

Day 11We travel through Jane Austen’s legendary

and enjoy a literary tour of Bath, famous

for its Georgian architecture, and a lasting

reminder of the world described in so

many Jane Austen novels. Bath was also a

favourite vacation spot for early Romans,

and you can see where they would indulge

when you visit the Roman Baths.




the Lourve, Notre Dame, the Opera House,




Day 13In the morning we will visit the Palace of

Versailles followed by lunch at the markets

in Versailles. On our return to Paris we

will spend the afternoon at the Louvre and

conclude the day with a cruise along the

River Seine.

Day 14Leave Paris.


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15 Days

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Explore the performing art scene of the ‘Big Apple’ New York. Enjoy numerous live broadway shows and performance

workshops. Visit Top of the Rock Observation Deck, Central Park, Wall Street, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and the

American Museum of Natural History.

NEW YORK PERFORMING ARTS TOUR

MUSIC/ART

Day 1 Depart Australia for New York.

Day 2 Arrive New York transfer to hotel then

enjoy an early evening experience on ‘The

Ride’. An interactive attraction that uses

local sites as a backdrop for live shows.

Day 3 Participate in your first workshop. This

is the perfect introduction to Broadway,

basic theatre and creativity skills for

students recently introduced to Broadway

and theatre in general. This afternoon

make a visit to the American Museum of

Natural History.

Day 4 Experience live music from Strawberry

Fields and food at the “Beatles Brunch” at

BB Kings on 42nd Street. This afternoon

make a visit to the Top of the Rock

Observation Deck where you will have

amazing views of the city.

Day 5 Following breakfast you have the choice

of participating in either a Harlem Gospel

Tour or Hip Hop Experience. Afternoon

backstage tour of the Apollo before an

evening performance of ‘Amateur night at

the Apollo’.

Day 6Take part in your second workshop -this

session can be taught by a performer from

the Broadway show the group is seeing

and feature choreography from that same

show. This afternoon enjoy a Circle Line

Cruise giving you the opportunity to

photograph the iconic Statue of Liberty.

Day 7Guided tour of New York’s most famous

sights, such as Wall Street and ‘The Bull’,

Brooklyn Bridge and many more. This

afternoon visit The National September

11 Memorial. Evening meal at a local

restaurant and a Broadway show such

as Matilda.

Day 8Enjoy your 3rd workshop which can be

tailored to your group’s requirements. If

you are working on a future performance,

don’t hesitate to let us know in advance

and your teacher will be able to work this

into your session!. This afternoon you will

have a guided tour of the United Nations.

Day 9Visit more of New York’s famous sights

including Central Park, Strawberry Fields

and Bethesda Fountain. Afternoon tour of

the Lincoln Centre.

Day 10Performing Arts workshop. This workshop

recreates a true Broadway rehearsal with

the students. Visit the Brooklyn Museum

of Art and Prospect Park. Evening meal

at local restaurant, plus tickets to see The

Blue Man Group.

Day 11Enjoy your last full day in the city at

leisure, perhaps taking advantage of the

many Manhattan stores for some last

minute shopping. Evening meal at local

restaurant. Enjoy your last evening with a

Broadway show – The Lion King!

Day 12Depart for your return flight home to

Australia.

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We experience Munich as the city as the birthplace of the Nazi Party, with visits to the official Nazi Headquarters and

infamous Dachau Concentration camp, which features a full scale museum detailing Nazi atrocities. Then take a day trip to

Berchtesgaden, site of Hitler’s Bavarian retreat and the Eagle’s Nest. We then make our way to Nuremberg to visit the Nazi

Rally Grounds. Enjoy a walking tour of Berlin which includes seeing the Reichstag, the Jewish Memorial, the Berlin War,

Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate. Fly to St. Petersburg to visit Peter and Paul Fortress and the beautiful SS

Peter and Paul Cathedral which houses the tombs of the Romanov monarchs and St Petersburg History Museum. We board

a sleeper train for Moscow to discover the major sites which include Red Square, Square of Cathedrals, Lenin’s Mausoleum.

Take a guided walk through the grounds of the mighty Kremlin and a visit to the St Basil’s Cathedral.

NAZI GERMANY AND ROUTE OF THE ROMANOVS HISTORY TOUR

HISTORY

Day 1Overnight flight from Australia to Munich.

Day 2We begin our stay with a Third Reich tour

of Munich. We experience the city as the

birthplace of the Nazi Party, with visits

to the official Nazi Headquarters and the

location of the Beer Hall Putsch street

battle. Lunch in the Englisher Gardens,

followed by free time to enjoy this

beautiful city.

Day 3In the morning we visit the infamous

Dachau Concentration camp, which

features a full-scale museum detailing Nazi

atrocities. In the afternoon we will visit the

BMW Museum and the 1972 Olympic site

where you can get great views of the city.

Day 4A day trip to Berchtesgaden, site of Hitler’s

Bavarian retreat and the Eagle’s Nest.

We start with a scenic drive up to the

Eagle’s Nest itself. We then pay a visit to

Dokumentation Obersalzberg, an exhibit

set atop the bunker complex that was to

serve as the Nazis’ last stand.

Day 5We travel to Nuremberg to visit the Nazi

Rally Grounds, where the massive annual

Nazi Party rallies were held to reinforce

party enthusiasm and showcase the power

of National Socialism. In the afternoon we

experience a walking tour of the historical

center of Nuremberg.

Day 6We spend the morning visiting the Palace

of Justice, site of the post-war Nuremberg

Trials. The afternoon will provide students

with free time to explore the beautiful city

of Nuremburg.

Day 7In the morning we travel to the German

capital of Berlin. We begin with a walking

tour of Berlin which includes seeing

the Reichstag, the Jewish Memorial, the

Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and the

Brandenburg Gate.

Day 8Today includes a bike tour of Potsdam

where students will visit palaces and

where the Potsdam conference was held.

We then visit the House of the Wannsee

Conference, where the meeting on the

implementation of the Final Solution to

the Jewish question was held. We return to

Berlin for lunch and free time to explore

this beautiful city.

Day 9Flight to St. Petersburg. Our time here

begins with a city tour where we’ll drive

down Nevsky Propspekt and explore

different parts of the city. In the afternoon

we have a guided tour of the treasure filled

Hermitage at the Winter Palace.

Day 10In the morning our sightseeing includes

Peter and Paul Fortress and the beautiful

SS Peter and Paul Cathedral which houses

the tombs of the Romanov monarchs. In

the afternoon we visit the exquisite Church

on Spilled Blood and head out of the city

to the spectacular gardens of Peterhof in

summer. An evening canal cruise (in the

summer months).

Day 11The morning includes a visit to the St

Petersburg History Museum. In the

afternoon you will have free time and then

in the evening we board our overnight

sleeper train bound for Moscow.

Day 12We arrive in Moscow and discover

the major sites which include Red

Square, Square of Cathedrals and GUM

department store. In the afternoon we will

visit Lenin’s Mausoleum.

Day 13The day beings with a guided walk through

the grounds of the mighty Kremlin and

a visit to the St Basil’s Cathedral. In the

afternoon we will visit the Armory Palace

Museum.

Day 14Depart Moscow for Australia.


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Explore some of the great sites of London which includes Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey,

Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. Cruise along the river Thames followed by a visit to the Tower

of London and a tour of Westminster Abbey and the British Library. You will also be taken on a guided tour of the Houses

of Parliament also known as Westminster Palace. Then onto the Netherlands for a sightseeing tour of The Hague, known as

the epicentre of world governance. Visit both the International Court of Justice, the judicial organ of the United Nations and

the International Criminal Court. It’s then onto Amsterdam for a guided city tour to visit the Westerkerk (West Church),

where Rembrandt is buried. We will travel to Brussels and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the headquarters for NATO and the

European Union, Brussels is a prominent centre of international politics. We travel to Paris and spend the day enjoying a city

tour of Paris which will include the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Opera House, the Champs Elysee and the

Madeline and enjoy a visit to the Eiffel Tower and visit the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

(UNESCO) headquarters.

LONDON, PARIS, AMSTERDAM GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS LEGAL STUDIES TOUR

LEGAL STUDIES

Day 1Overnight flight from Australia to London.








centre of London.


the river Thames followed by a visit to the

Tower of London. After lunch we will have

a tour of Westminster Abbey.

Day 4 In the morning we will have a guided

visit of the British Library, the world’s

largest research library and see the burnt

copy of the Magna Carta and learn about

the history of the library. In the afternoon

we will have a guided tour of the Houses

of Parliament also known as Westminster

Palace and get a glimpse into British

government.

Day 5In the morning we enjoy a tour of

Westminster Abbey, followed by a visit

to St Paul’s Cathedral. In the evening we

will board the overnight Harwich-Hoek

ferry across the English channel to the

Netherlands.

Day 6The day begins with a Sightseeing tour

of The Hague which is known as being

an epicenter of world governance. Home

to foreign embassies and more than 150

international organizations. We will visit

both the International Court of Justice, the

judicial organ of the United Nations and

the International Criminal Court: Learn

about the history, workings and activities

of the esteemed International Court. The

ICC is responsible for trying those accused

of the most serious crimes of international

concern, including genocide and war

crimes.

Day 7We will travel to Amsterdam and have a

guided city tour to visit the Westerkerk

(West Church), where Rembrandt is

buried. Pass by the flower markets—

Amsterdam is known for its colourful

tulips. See the Koninklijk Paleis (Royal

Palace), once the home of the Dutch

Royal Family before continuing to

Rembrandtplein, a bustling square that

comes alive at night. In the afternoon we

will visit the House of Anne Frank.

Day 8We will travel to Brussels and enjoy a

sightseeing tour of the headquarters for

NATO and the European Union, Brussels

is a prominent center of international

politics. On your tour, you’ll pass by the

European Union buildings, encircled by

a row of colourful flags representing the

member countries. Continue into the heart

of medieval Brussels to see why Victor

Hugo dubbed the Grand ’Place “the most

beautiful square in the world.” Walk by

the ornate façades of the eclectic Guild

Houses, a row of tiered buildings that

stand shoulder-to-shoulder. We will also

visit the European Commission which

implements and administers EU policies

and enforces EU law with the Court of

Justice.

Day 9Embark on an exciting excursion to

Bruges, a quintessential Belgian town with

cobblestone streets, ancient churches,

winding canals, medieval homes and full

of rich beauty and history.




the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Opera House,




Day 11In the morning we visit UNESCO

Headquarters. Visit the United Nations

Educational, Scientific and Cultural

Organization. UNESCO functions as a

laboratory of ideas and sets standards for

forging universal agreements on emerging

ethical issues.

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You will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform in the beautiful St Peters Church in Bacharach. Explore Paris,

Rhineland and Cologne. Includes visits to the Eiffel Tower and a music workshop at Disneyland Paris. Also visit Siegfried’s

mechanical musical cabinet, one of the world’s biggest collections of self-playing music boxes. Enjoy tickets to the opera.

FRANCE, GERMANY, AUSTRIA MUSIC TOUR

MUSIC

Day 1On arrival in Paris from Australia, meet

your tour director and transfer to your

hotel.

Day 2Visit to Cite de la Musique (the music

museum & concert hall), followed by a

music workshop at the same venue.

This evening you have tickets to the top

floor of Paris’s most famous attraction –

The Eiffel Tower.

Day 3It’s an early start this morning with a full

day’s entry to Disneyland Paris! Partake

in a Music workshop at Disney followed

by your very own performance on the

Videopolis theatre stage.

Day 4After breakfast visit Cite de la Musique

concert hall followed by a trip to the top

of Tour Montparnasse for panoramic

views across the city. Continue to enjoy

all that Disneyland Paris has to offer into

the evening. Rehearse this afternoon or

a performance in one of the prestigious

concert venues. Evening tickets to the

opera.

Day 5 Depart Paris this morning for the

Rhineland. Carry out rehearsals for

your first performance in Germany

this evening. On arrival visit Siegfried’s

mechanical musical cabinet, one of the

world’s biggest collections of self-playing

music boxes.

Day 6Carry out rehearsals for your first

performance in Germany this evening. The

beautiful St Peters Church in enchanting

Bacharach will be your venue.

Day 7This morning head to the Moselle valley

where you will visit to the impressive

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. This afternoon

explore one of the most picturesque areas,

Koblenz which is where the valleys of the

Moselle and the Rhine meet. Here you

will have the opportunity to perform at St

Florins Church.

Day 8This morning head north to Cologne, the

final destination on the Rhineland part of

your tour. Here you will have the choice

of performing in the All Saints Church

or alternatively at a local school which

will give you and your group a fantastic

opportunity to interact with a local music

class.

Day 9Depart Frankfurt for your return flight

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We tour Barcelona: an art lover’s haven, and the perfect home for masters like Miró, Picasso and Dalí. Tour Granada, visit

the Alhambra, widely recognized as the world’s premier example of Moorish architecture. Head to Morocco where you’ll

enter a world of mosques, camels, snake charmers and bustling markets as you ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar for a

full-day excursion. We then travel to Seville, the city of bullfights, flamenco and Don Juan. Then onto Córdoba, a melting

pot of Moorish, Roman, Jewish and Christian culture. Visit the Mezquita, the largest mosque west of Mecca. Enjoy Madrid:

Stand in the Plaza de Oriente, Madrid’s largest square, outside of the Palacio Real (Royal Palace). Step inside to explore

this magnificent palace, built by King Philip V. Wander through the Puerta del Sol, the heart of this Spanish capital. Fly to

Lisbon, the oldest city in Western Europe. On your guided tour, you’ll see the 16th-century Torre de Belém, the Padrão dos

Descobrimentos—a tribute to the “Age of Discovery”— and more.

SPAIN AND PORTUGAL HISTORY AND MANY CULTURES

HISTORY

Day 1Fly to Barcelona from Australia.

Day 2Explore Barcelona: An orientation tour of

Barcelona including a walking tour of Las

Ramblas.

Day 3Sightseeing tour of Barcelona: See why

Barcelona is an art lover’s haven, and the

perfect home for masters like Miró, Picasso

and Dalí. Admire avant-garde gems in open

air plazas, such as the Plaza de Catalunya

and Plaza de España. Snap photos of the

twisting spires of La Sagrada Familia and

the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, which

delights visitors with dazzling light and

water shows. From atop Montjuïc Hill enjoy

panoramic views of the harbor below. Park

Güell: On your visit to Park Güell, marvel

at Gaudí’s landscaped greenery and playful

Modernist mosaics.

Day 4Dalí Museum: Visit a one-of-a-kind

museum dedicated to the absurd and

fascinating world of Salvador Dalí. Salvador

Dalí created it as a repository for some

of his most famous works. Enjoy a free

day in Barcelona —for art enthusiasts,

we recommend the Museu Picasso. The

setting alone, in five contiguous medieval

stone mansions, is worth the trip. For a

faster pace, take a bike tour of the city and

discover Barcelona off the beaten path.

Later, board a night train to Granada.

Day 5Sightseeing tour of Granada: On your

tour of Granada, visit the Alhambra,

widely recognized as the world’s premier

example of Moorish architecture. Built

as an all-in-one fortress, palace and small

city, the Alhambra was home to the last

of the Nasrid Sultans. See the exotic

mosaics, latticed windows and ornamented

courtyards that define this royal stronghold.

In the afternoon, transfer to Costa del Sol

where you’ll enjoy dinner with your group

and spend the night.

Day 6Morocco: Enter a world of mosques, camels,

snake charmers and bustling markets as

you ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar for

a full-day excursion. Travel to Tetoua and

see the Andalusian and Islamic-influenced

architecture as a local guide leads you

through the Medina and Hassan II Square.

Visit a carpet bazaar and a spice shop before

enjoying a Moroccan lunch.

Day 7Travel to Seville, the city of bullfights,

flamenco and Don Juan. Sightseeing tour

of Seville: On your tour, follow narrow,

twisting alleys through the Barrio de Santa

Cruz, home to picturesque whitewashed

houses, flower-filled patios and tiled

benches. Pass by Maria Luisa Park to

admire the mosaics and fountains of Plaza

de España, centrepiece of the 1929 Ibero-

American Fair. Visit the Moorish Alcázar

and the grave of Christopher Columbus,

inside the Seville Cathedral. Imagine the

spectacle of a traditional Spanish bullfight

at the Plaza de Toros, celebrated for

its Baroque architecture and historical

significance. Round out the night with a

delicious paella dinner.

Day 8Travel to Córdoba: Travel to Córdoba, a

melting pot of Moorish, Roman, Jewish

and Christian culture. Visit Mezquita: This

afternoon, visit the Mezquita, the largest

mosque west of Mecca. Borrowing from

Persian, Roman and Gothic architecture,

the Moors erected this magnificent

structure in the eighth century. In the very

center of the complex, discover a massive

cathedral inserted after King Ferdinand III

conquered the city and Christianity reigned.

Later, make your way to Madrid, where

you’ll spend the night.

Day 9Sightseeing tour of Madrid: Stand in the

Plaza de Oriente, Madrid’s largest square,

outside of the Palacio Real (Royal Palace).

Step inside to explore this magnificent

palace, built by King Philip V. Once the seat

of the most powerful court in the world,

it was here that Spain officially joined the

European Community in 1986. Marvel at

the splendid marble staircase, the golden

Throne Room and the priceless frescoes

and chandeliers. Spend the afternoon in the

former Spanish capital of Toledo, where

Muslims, Jews and Christians peacefully

coexisted for centuries after the arrival of

the Moors in the early 8th century. Visit a

spectacular example of Gothic architecture

at the Cathedral of Toledo before

continuing to the Church of Santo Tomé.

Then, step inside a city synagogue before

returning to Madrid.

Day 10Explore Madrid: Wander through the

Puerta del Sol, the heart of this Spanish

capital. At Plaza Mayor, you’ll learn about

this grand square’s history of bullfights,

royal weddings and public executions.

Later, head over to the Prado, the famed art

museum with paintings like Velázquez’s Las

Meninas and Goya’s paired canvases.

Day 11Fly to Lisbon. Sightseeing tour of Lisbon:

Experience Old World atmosphere as you

make your way through Lisbon, the oldest

city in Western Europe. On your guided

tour, you’ll see the 16th-century Torre de

Belém, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos—a

tribute to the “Age of Discovery”—and

more. Visit the Castle of São Jorge and the

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos before you explore

the European Capital of Culture on your

own. Fado evening: Enjoy a performance of

traditional music known as Fado during this

memorable evening excursion.

Day 12Day trip to the beautiful beaches of Cascasis

and Estoril, followed by a tour of Sintra and

the summer palace of the royal family. This

will be one of the highlights of your tour.

Day 13Depart Lisbon for flight home.


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Poised at the cutting edge of European culture, Berlin the German capital has been transformed since the Berlin Wall fell

in 1989. On your tour, visit the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, take an enlightening tour of the Old Jewish Quarter and

see the inspirational history of this resilient community. Travel to Nuremberg: Explore the second largest city in Bayern,

the site of the Nazi war-crime tribunals. Then onto Munich to visit the Olympic Stadium, Marlenplatz and take time to

reflect at Dachau, a WWII Nazi concentration camp. Journey by train to Warsaw, Poland’s capital city and see the Gestapo

headquarters, and the Pawiak Prison, where anyone suspected of opposing the Nazis was sent. Travel to Krakow: During

World War II, Krakow was the only major Polish city to escape devastation, leaving the beautiful architecture of its Old

Town intact. Take a somber visit to the concentration camps at Auschwitz and Birkenau. Then make our way to Prague, the

former capital of the Holy Roman Empire.

GERMANY, CZECH REPUBLIC, POLAND HOLOCAUST IN EUROPE HISTORY TOUR

HISTORY

Day 1 Fly to Germany from Australia.

Day 2Arrive in Berlin: Welcome to Berlin,

capital city of Germany. Poised at the

cutting edge of European culture, this

German capital has been transformed

since the Berlin Wall fell in 1989. Explore

Berlin: Get acquainted with the city on a

walking tour. Stroll past cafés, restaurants

and embassies along Unterden Linden,

Berlin’s most elegant boulevard. Continue

to the imposing Reichstag building, the

historical seat of Germany’s parliament

with a massive glass dome that overlooks

the cityscape.

Day 3Sightseeing tour of Berlin: On your tour,

visit the Checkpoint Charlie Museum,

named after the checkpoint station that

once guarded the border between East

and West Germany. Here you can see

escape cars, hot air balloons and even

a submarine—all used in risky border

crossings. Explore 2,000 years of German-

Jewish history at the Jewish museum.

Day 4Old Jewish Quarter: Take an enlightening

tour of the Old Jewish Quarter and see

the inspirational history of this resilient

community. Devastated during World

War II, this centre has since undergone a

major cultural revitalization and is now a

thriving Jewish community in Berlin. Gaze

at the domes of the New Synagogue, which

was built in 1860 and stands as a symbol of

this area’s rebirth. House of the Wannsee

Conference: Visit this former meeting

place for senior Nazi officials.

Day 5Sightseeing tour of Nuremberg: Explore

the second largest city in Bayern, the

site of the Nazi war-crime tribunals.

See architecture built up from the stone

foundations bombed by the Allies during

the war.

Day 6Travel to Munich: Make your way along

the Romantic Road to Munich. Sightseeing

tour of Munich: Your tour will take you

past the Olympic Stadium, Marlenplatz.

Day 7Dachau: Take time to reflect at Dachau,

a WWII Nazi concentration camp built

in 1935. In 1945, the Allies liberated the

camp. Today, Dachau serves as a memorial

museum. Explore Munich: Stroll through

the heart of Munich, where medieval trade

routes once intersected. In Marienplatz,

see the neo- Gothic Neues Rathaus (New

Town Hall) and its Glockenspiel.

Day 8Journey by train to Warsaw, Poland’s

capital city since 1611. With most of the

city destroyed in World War II, historical

photographs and paintings were used

as reference to return the Old City to its

original splendour after the war. Explore

Warsaw: See the Gestapo headquarters,

where insurgents were taken for

questioning, and the Pawiak Prison, where

anyone suspected of opposing the Nazis

was sent.

Day 9Jewish Ghetto: The Jewish Ghetto was

established in 1940 as a way to isolate the

Jewish population from the rest of the

city. Warsaw Ghetto Monument: Visit

the monument that commemorates the

heroic efforts of the Jewish resistance

fighters. Jewish Institute: Dedicated to

the history and culture of Polish Jews, see

the largest depository of Jewish-related

archival documents, books, journals and

art objects.

Day 10Travel to Krakow: During World War

II, Krakow was the only major Polish

city to escape devastation, leaving the

beautiful architecture of its Old Town

intact. On your exploration of this former

capital, see Wawel Cathedral, where

Polish kings were crowned and Pope John

Paul II once served as archbishop. Stroll

through Glowny Square, passing beautiful

Sukiennice Cloth Hall and the Jagiellonian

University.

Day 11Auschwitz and Birkenau: Take a somber

visit to the concentration camps at

Auschwitz and Birkenau. Now the site of

a memorial museum, you can view a film

about the horror of Auschwitz and Hitler’s

Third Reich.

Day 12Make your way to Prague, former capital

of the Holy Roman Empire.

Day 13Sightseeing tour of Prague: Encounter

the legendary beauty of the City of One

Hundred Spires. Located on the Vltava

River, Prague gracefully balances the

classical features of old Europe with a

lively, Bohemian spirit. Make your way

down the iconic Golden Lane and step

inside the magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral

in the courtyard of Prague Castle. Jewish

Quarter: Learn about the impact of Nazi

occupation as you explore Prague’s Jewish

Quarter. Over 20,000 people were laid to

rest in the Jewish Cemetery’s one-block

plot. Here you can visit the grave of Rabbi

Loew, who created the legend of the

monster Golem to protect the city’s Jews.

Also visit the Jewish Museum, the Old-

New Synagogue and pass by the Spanish

Synagogue.

Day 14Depart Prague for flight home.


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Arrive in St. Petersburg Russia where our sightseeing begins with Peter and Paul Fortress and the beautiful SS Peter and Paul

Cathedral which houses the tombs of the Romanov monarchs. We board a sleeper train for Moscow and discover the major

sites which include Red Square, Square of Cathedrals, Lenin’s Mausoleum.

RUSSIA AND THE ROMANOVS HISTORY TOUR

HISTORY

Day 1Fly overnight to Russia from Australia.

Day 2Morning – City tour of St. Petersburg

where we’ll drive down Nevsky Propspekt

and explore different parts of the city.

Afternoon – Guided tour of the treasure

filled Hermitage at the Winter Palace.

Day 3Morning – Our sightseeing includes Peter

and Paul Fortress and the beautiful SS

Peter and Paul Cathedral which houses

the tombs of the Romanov monarchs.

Afternoon – We visit the exquisite Church

on Spilled Blood and head out of the city

to the spectacular gardens of Peterhof in

summer. An evening canal cruise (in the

summer months).

Day 4Morning visit St Petersburg History

Museum. Free time in the afternoon

and then in the evening we board our

overnight sleeper train bound for Moscow.

Day 5Morning – We discover Red Square,

Square of Cathedrals and GUM

department stores. Afternoon – Visit

Lenin’s Mausoleum.

Day 6Morning – Guided walk through the

grounds of the mighty Kremlin and a visit

to the St Basil’s Cathedral. In the afternoon

visit the Armory Palace Museum.

Day 7Depart Moscow for Australia.


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Explore Hanoi historic quarters then onto Dien Bien Phu to tour the battle site, museum and memorials. Travel to Ho

Chi Minh City to tour Cu Chi tunnels and local markets. Visit Reunification Palace, Xa Loi Pagoda, Lam Son Square and

museum of Vietnamese History. Cruise along the Mekong River then tour the Royal Palace, Silver Padoga, historic temples

and ‘Russian’ Markets in Phnom Penh. Visit Toul Sleng interrogation centre and Choeung Ek ‘Killing Fields’. Fly to Siem

Reap to tour temples of Angkor.

VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA CONFLICT IN INDOCHINA HISTORY TOUR

HISTORY

Day 1Depart Australia. Arrive in Hanoi in the

early evening.

Day 2Today you will enjoy a full day city tour

in Hanoi. On the city tour, you will visit

the Hochiminh Mausoleum, the One Pillar

Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Vietnam

Museum of Ethnology, Vietnam History

Museum, Hoan Kiem Lake.

Day 3Fly to Dien Bien Phu, a town in northwest

Vietnam with an isolated air base built

and used by the Japanese in World War II.

We will tour the battle site, museum and

memorials.

Day 4 Return to Hanoi Vietnam’s capital that

maintains 2,000 well-preserved cultural,

architectural and historical sites and

experience Hanoi and Halong Bay and

Hoan Kiem Lake.

Day 5 Tour Ho Chi Minh city a special place for

many Vietnamese. To the west of the Old

Quarter, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Complex is an important place of

pilgrimage. A traffic-free area of botanical

gardens , monuments, memorials and

pagodas, it’s usually crowded with groups

of all ages, from all over the nation,

who have come to pay their respects.

Within the complex are Ho Chi Minh’s

Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House

and the Presidential Palace, and the Ho

Chi Minh Museum. Then fly onto Hue.

Day 6After breakfast, you will first visit the

majestic Minh Mang Tomb erected in

1840. Then sail the Perfume River by Royal

Dragon Boat to the seven-storey Thien

Mu Pagoda, the tallest one in Vietnam.

Transfer to visit Imperial Citadel with

cobbled paths and tour the Forbidden

Purple City, a walled fortress and palace

in the former capital. Later on, absorb

the energy, sounds and odors of the

bustling Dong Ba Market.

Day 7After a relaxing breakfast we head for

Hoi An while enjoying the view of the

coast and Da Nang from the top of Hai

Van Pass on the way. On arrival in Da

Nang, visit Non Nuoc Beach, Cham

Museum which has a fascinating collection

of rare works of art, and last,

the famous Marble Mountain. Arrive in

Hoi An in the afternoon, and have some

free time on your own.

Day 8Explore Ho Chi Minh sites including the

underground Cu Chi Tunnels, the War

Remnants Museum and Reunification

Palace (the former Presidential Palace), the

Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post

Office and Dong Khoi Street.

Day 9Visit Xa Loi Pagoda, Lam Son Square and

museum of Vietnamese History.

Day 10Fly to Phnom Penh then cruise along

the Mekong River. The Mekong carves a

lifeline into the heart of Cambodia and

through southern Vietnam. Floating

villages, quaint towns and colourful

markets line the tributaries of this mighty

river, and rice paddies stretch endlessly to

the horizon.

Day 11 Tour the Royal Palace, Silver Padoga,

historic temples and ‘Russian’ Markets in

Phnom Penh.

Day 12Visit Toul Sleng interrogation centre

and Choeung Ek ‘Killing Fields’. Fly to

Siem Reap.

Day 13

Explore a number of unique sites in

the World Heritage-listed Angkor

Archeological Park said to be the world’s

largest single religious monument. Angkor

Thom which was the last and most

enduring capital city of the Khmer empire.

The tour in Angkor Thom will start from

the South Gate and walk along the ancient

city wall to see the lost temple of Prasat

Chroung, then continue to the Bayon

temple where you will be surrounded by

216 gigantic stone faces which fame as

“smile of Angkor”. You will also visit the

Terrace of the Elephants, the Royal Palace

and the Terrace of the Leper King.

Day 14Explore the intriguing temple of Ta

Prohm, a World Heritage-listed site

famous for its bewildering intertwined

trees. Later, visit ‘Opportunities of

Development thru Art’ - ODA, a Siem

Reap organisation that provides education

opportunities for poor and disadvantaged

children.

Day 15Depart Siem Reap, arrive in Australia.

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PRICES

Prices may vary due to fl uctuations in exchange rates. All prices are quoted in

Australian Dollars. Once full payment has been received the tour price will not

be changed except in the case of force majeure (such as, but without limitation,

storm, fl ood, act of God, trade dispute, fuel surcharges, hostilities, and Act or

Regulation of any Government). An increase in Government tax will be for

your account, in the event that further payment is required by us we will request

this from you in writing.

Failure to pay this sum within 7 days of it being requested may be treated as a

cancellation by you and the applicable cancellation fees will become due.

CANCELLATION

If you cancel your booking then cancellation fees shall become chargeable. Th e

amount payable is determined by the date on which we receive notifi cation of

your cancellation which must be in writing and signed by the person who made

the booking.

If cancellation is received by us more than 45 days before departure an

administration fee of $100 per person is charged. For all cancellations received

aft er that date, the amount of the cancellation fee is set out below:

BETWEEN 45 AND 31 DAYS 25%



BETWEEN 6 DAYS

AND DAY OF DEPARTURE 100%

* NOTE – THERE IS NO REFUND FOR ANY UNUSED SERVICES

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel Insurance is not included. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT

YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE INCLUDES COVER FOR CANCELLATION

CHARGES IN THE EVENT OF CANCELLATION DUE TO ILLNESS.

(We can provide Travel Insurance options on request)

RESPONSIBILITY

Th e fl ights, car rentals and other travel and hotel accommodation comprised in

your tour are not actually provided by ourselves but by reputable carriers, car

operators, and hotelliers, and you should note that your tour is subject to terms

and conditions imposed by airlines, hoteliers, car operators and other suppliers

of services, some of which limit or exclude their liability and which are oft en the

subject of international convention between countries. All possible care is taken

to ensure that suppliers maintain a high standard.

However, we do not own or control the carriers, car operators or hoteliers and

are not a carrier or car operator or owner. Accordingly we cannot be responsible

in any way for day-to-day problems resulting from the booking or any loss,

however, arising unless it is the direct result of negligence on our part or the

part of our employees, but any liability on our part shall be limited (except

for death and personal injury) to a maximum of the tour cost subject to these

conditions. We are unable to accept responsibility for any aspect of your holiday

arrangements aff ected by matters over which we have no control including

without limitation, war or threat of war, riots and civil strife, terrorist activity,

natural disaster, weather conditions, fi re, fl ood, drought, industrial disputes or

government action or reasonable apprehension of the foregoing cancellation,

curtailment of rescheduling of fl ights.

GENERAL

No servant or agent of ours can vary our conditions and any such purported

variation shall be of no eff ect unless it has been signed by one of our Directors.

All matters concerning this booking shall be subject to the Laws of the State

of New South Wales and any legal action arising under the Contract shall be

litigated only in the appropriate Court having Jurisdiction in that State.

Special Note – Nothing in this brochure is intended to aff ect your right granted

by the Australian Trade Practices Act or other consumer protection laws, which

by law, may not be excluded.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Educational Tours Abroad Pty. Ltd.Suite 301, 410 Elizabeth Street


Telephone: 02 9281 2741

Email: [email protected]


ABN 11001 906 538

Travel Agents Licence No. 2TA001318

Suite 301, 410 Elizabeth Street


Telephone: 02 9281 2741

[email protected]



@EDUToursAbroad

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