Vibrant city that is bursting with visitor attractions.

Right here at home, York is a firm favourite with our school groups. Just two hours by train from London and easily accessible from any part of the country, it is a vibrant city that is bursting with visitor attractions.

York is steeped in cultural heritage, with its Roman and Norse ancestry, and the city is resplendent with beautiful architecture and iconic landmarks, such as York Minster – one of the world’s most impressive cathedrals.

A trip down memory lane

Students can capture stunning views of the countryside and experience York’s stormy history with a visit to Clifford’s Tower, where Roger de Clifford was executed for treason and hanged in chains from the tower walls.

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Excellent Excursions

The Jorvik Viking Centre is a recreation of the past and home to one of the most astonishing discoveries of recent times (which revealed the living environment of the Viking-Age city of Jorvik). Add to these; the Railway Museum, the Castle Museum, York Maze, York Dungeon, the famous shopping street “The Shambles” and you have the makings of a perfect trip.

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Rich in monuments, museums and churches.

Florence is the capital of Tuscany and is the region’s most popular city. Rich in monuments, museums and churches, the entire city centre was recorded in the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

The Birthplace of Beauty

From the 14th to 16th centuries, Florence rose to become one of the most important cities in Europe. Exceptional artists, architects and writers such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli transformed Florence into the heart of the Renaissance. Places of interest include the Uffizi Gallery; Galleria dell’Accademia (home to Michelangelo’s statue of David); the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore; and Ponte Vecchio.

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Popular Excursions

  • Baptistery of San Giovanni
  • Florence Cathedral
  • Gallerie dell’Accademia
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Ponte Vecchio
  • The Boboli Gardens
  • The Gallery of Modern Art
  • The Pitti Palace
  • Uffizi Gallery

Feel inspired in Florence

This beautiful region is also an inspirational location for bands, choirs, orchestras and other music groups. On a visit to this delightful city, relax in the splendid Boboli Gardens with their antique statues, grottoes and fountains.

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Amazing views of the Dolomites
Just a short cable car ride from the town of Cavalese and around 10 to 20 minutes from the majority of our hotels in the Val di Fiemme, Cermis offers high, snow-sure, testing skiing and amazing views of the Dolomites and surrounding area. Many groups use the cable car to spend some time in the medieval town before heading back to their hotel.
  • Quiet
  • Easter Skiing
  • Big Ski Area
  • Younger Children
  • Sole Occupancy
  • Après Ski
  • Resort Height: 2500m
  • No. of Lifts: 45
  • No. of Trails: 84
  • Easy Runs: 49
  • Medium Runs: 47
  • Difficult Runs: 17
  • Skiable Area: 160km
  • Longest Run: 7km
  • Snow Making: Over 80%
  • Lift Pass: Val di Femme, Oberggen, Bellamonte & Passo Rolle
  • Pizza Night
  • Ice-Skating
  • Karaoke
  • Disco

Snow Guaranteed

Two large snow sure bowls and a long chute run to the valley make up the Cermis area. Cermis has the best snow record in the valley and you are always guaranteed the best conditions and piste preparation here. The first bowl above the Eurotel and gondola top station offers beginners a large wide play area to finish the week before heading down the 4.5km Via del Bosco to the mid-station. Progressing skiers head over into the ‘back bowl’ served by the Prafiori chairlift to explore the long red runs and many off-piste options with their instructor. Those up for the challenge of the Olympia runs may start off with a few runs on the Costabella and Carlo Donei slopes and when ready they can have a go at the first section before the more challenging Olympia 2 (which offers stunning views across the valley) and then the more relaxed red slope of Olympia 3.

Food for Every Taste

For lunch the Rifugio Paion at 2250m is the preferred option. You can enjoy a wide range of fantastic freshly cooked Italian food or go for one of the ever popular burgers or bratwurst from the BBQ on the sun terrace. Lunch in the mountains – a truly magical experience in the Val di Fiemme.

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Take on the Olympia

Slightly smaller than the other ski areas in the Val di Fiemme we visit the Cermis area towards the end of your ski tour. By that time the groups will be ready to face the monster Olympia run – all 3 parts and 7.2km of it.

The world’s greatest collection of art treasures.

Italy has an extraordinary wealth of culture for visitors to delve into, from Romanesque to Renaissance to the modern culture of a thriving European nation.

History, Art and Culture

The country really does have it all: one of the most contrasting and beautiful landscapes in Europe; thousands of years of turbulent history; the world’s greatest collection of art treasures (many on display in spectacular cities and buildings); a favourable climate; and a delightful and authentic gastronomy.

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Some of the most stunning scenery of any ski resort in Europe
Just a short drive from the town of Predazzo and around 30 minutes from Cavalese, the truly beautiful mountain offers simply some of the most stunning scenery of any ski resort in Europe.
Bellamonte punches way above its size in terms of skiable area, piste preparation and atmosphere. A firm favourite with our clients visiting the Val di Fiemme many choose to spend most of their time in this area.
  • Quiet
  • Easter Skiing
  • Big Ski Area
  • Younger Children
  • Sole Occupancy
  • Après Ski
  • Resort Height: 2500m
  • No. of Lifts: 45
  • No. of Trails: 84
  • Easy Runs: 49
  • Medium Runs: 47
  • Difficult Runs: 17
  • Skiable Area: 160km
  • Longest Run: 7km
  • Snow Making: Over 80%
  • Lift Pass: Val di Femme, Oberggen, Bellamonte & Passo Rolle
  • Pizza Night
  • Ice-Skating
  • Karaoke
  • Disco

Get to the Snow – Fast

The Bellamonte / Alpe Lusia ski area offers skiing on two sides of the mountain. The Bellamonte side is the main starting point for our groups and the wide gentle slopes are accessed by the new fast Castelir gondola cuts the ascent time from 22 minutes down to 8 minutes – getting you on the snow faster than ever. The sweeping blue runs down the mountain offer a superb teaching environment and our professional ski school will ensure that your pupils develop their skills to the best of their ability, with the possibility to spend some time in the snow cross park. Skiers of all levels will love the best ‘home’ run in the valley – at almost 6km long the run from the top of the Campo Laste chairlift down the Zirmes, Le Fassane & Castelir slopes is a cruisers delight and a great leg burner to finish your day.

Challenging Runs and Long Descents

The rolling piste of the La Clune run leads you down to the stunning ‘Trolls Café’ a must see for it’s themed basement restaurant. Take the La Clune lift and head to the Alpe Lusia where you will discover a couple of challenging black runs plus a few testing reds, forming a long descent of almost 4km down to the Moena Gondola. You will also find a few relaxing blue runs plus the fun of another ski cross park.

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Vistas and Pizzas

One visit and you too will fall in love with the Beautiful Mountain and discover why so many of our groups put this resort number 1 on their list when they visit the Val di Fiemme. For lunch, no one goes hungry in Bellamonte. The food served at El Zirmo or the Rifugio Bucaneve disappears as fast as it appears, including the enormous cart-wheel pizzas. If you are on the Alpe Luisa side, the Chalet Valbona offers refined dining and the Agri-Bar a more rustic experience that makes it well worth a visit.

The magical beauty of the Northern Lights await.

An ideal destination for school groups looking for a breathtaking and unforgettable educational experience outside the classroom. Whether Leisure & Tourism, Art & Design or Geography, this unique location has it all. The landscape is rugged and beautiful, the people are warm and welcoming and the culture is rich and appealing. 

Reykjavik is a vibrant metropolis, well-known for its easy-going culture and incredibly fresh cuisine, whilst considered among the safest and most eco-friendly in the world. With galleries, museums and theatres supporting a vibrant and sophisticated artistic cultural scene from the avant-garde to the historical, combined with the beauty of the Northern Lights, sights such as the majestic Hallgrimskirkja Church and the relaxing and healing benefits of the nearby hot springs and lagoons, the possibilities are endless.

This stunning destination provides an unrivalled mix of geological wonders bringing education to life for students. An unforgettable, once in a lifetime opportunity to discover geothermal and tectonic activity, renewable energy, powerful waterfalls, raging rivers, glaciers, volcanos and caves all in one diverse landscape awaits. Visits to Thingvellar National Park, Kerid Crater, The Blue Lagoon, Strokur Geyser, the Eldhruan Lava Fields, the black sand beaches and basalt caves at Vik and the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall are the very tip of the iceberg when it comes to the massive range of opportunities Iceland presents.

A Vibrant and Modern Metropolis

As well as experiencing Iceland’s natural wonders, a trip to Reykjavík will provide your group with plenty of culture. This cosmopolitan city’s galleries, museums and theatres will take you on a journey from ancient to avant-garde.

Stunning Geological Landscapes

The beautiful Golden Circle tour offers some of the most amazing sights.  Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, Gullfoss waterfall and Fridheimar Greenhouses all in one day!

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The perfect destination

Whatever you choose to do, you will leave Iceland feeling relaxed and re-energised.

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An unforgettable experience for everyone.

Explore London’s West End through the magic of theatre. Catch a show at one of the capital’s famous theatres with tickets to an array of award-winning plays and spectacular musicals.

The Magic of the Theatre

From the amazing sights of Broadway to the unforgettable experience of a West End show, there are so many popular options to choose from. IBT can book any show for your group including Matilda the Musical, Disney’s the Lion King, Disney’s Aladdin and even the ongoing classic CATS to name just a few.

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Breathtakingly beautiful and unique.

Iceland is the destination for school groups looking for a breathtaking and unforgettable educational experience outside the classroom. Whether Leisure & Tourism, Art & Design or Geography, this spectacular country has it all. The landscape is rugged and beautiful, the people are warm and welcoming and the culture is rich and appealing.

Geological Wonders

This stunning location provides an unrivalled mix of geological wonders bringing education to life for students. An unforgettable, once in a lifetime opportunity to discover geothermal and tectonic activity, renewable energy, powerful waterfalls, raging rivers, glaciers, volcanos and caves all in one diverse landscape awaits. Visits to Thingvellar National Park, Kerid Crater, The Blue Lagoon, Strokur Geyser, the Eldhruan Lava Fields, the black sand beaches and basalt caves at Vik and the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall are the very tip of the iceberg when it comes to the range of opportunities Iceland presents.

Iconic Culture and Stunning Sights

The cosmopolitan city of Reykjavik, has galleries, museums and theatres supporting a vibrant and sophisticated artistic cultural scene from the avant-garde to the historical. Icelanders are well-known for their easygoing culture and incredibly fresh cuisine, whilst cities such as Reykjavik are considered to be among the safest and most eco-friendly in the world. Combined with the beauty of the Northern Lights, sights such as the majestic Hallgrimskirkja Church and the relaxing and healing benefits of the hot springs and lagoons, the possibilities are endless.

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Attractive destination for school groups with some excellent shopping and dining

Lille, France’s second largest metropolitan area, is located in French Flanders and has cultural and historical connections with Belgium. With a reputation for friendliness, it has a thriving student population that drives its cutting edge and buzzing nightlife.
Lille is a self-confident and attractive destination for school groups with some excellent shopping and dining – always a favourite for anyone wishing to experience a glittering Christmas market excursion.

Rich History

Birthplace of Charles de Gaulle, Lille has a wealth of museums and places of interest that will keep your students endlessly occupied. Popular attractions include; the Palais des Beaux Arts (Lille’s world-renowned Fine Arts Museum), Maison Natale de Charles de Gaulle (the house in which de Gaulle was born), The Resistance Museum, Outdoor Market (the city’s largest outdoor market) and the Municipal Zoo.

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Popular Excursions

  • Betises de Cambrai (Sweet Factory)
  • Boulangeri Patisserie Au Grand Richelieu
  • Charles de Gaulle Birthplace & Museum
  • Eura Lille
  • Guided Tour of Lille
  • Lille Christmas Market
  • Rungis Market
  • The Resistance Museum

Charming at Any Time of Year

Whatever your reason for embarking on a visit to Lille, you are sure to be impressed by this undeniably charming city.

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The capital city of Europe.

Strasbourg is a dynamic and vibrant city. Following the Second World War, the city was chosen as the European capital and it stands as a shining symbol of reconciliation.

Home to numerous international organisations and a wealth of historical monuments, the entire town centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Europe’s capital

Strasbourg has no shortage of culture, including museums, theatres, an opera house, concert halls, and many annual festivals.

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Popular Excursions

  • Council of Europe
  • European Court of Human Rights
  • European Parliament
  • Guided Tour of Strasbourg
  • Le Palais du Pain d’Epicese
  • Strasbourg Cathedral
  • Struthof Concentration Camp

Something for Everyone

For music and science, excursions include the superb concert venues at Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower bandstand, La Madeleine church, the Palais de la Decouverte (Palace of Discovery), the Marie Curie Museum and Futuroscope theme park. A trip to the permanent math exhibition at La Villette Cite de Sciences et de L’Industrie is highly recommended for math students.

On a trip to Strasbourg don’t miss: The Petite French Quarter (a picturesque and charming district with narrow lanes, canals and locks); Cathedral Notre Dame (a masterpiece of Gothic art); the European Parliament (two buildings, an ellipsis and a circle representing the exchange between democracy and power); and a Batorama boat tour (providing a gentle journey past Strasbourg’s main attractions).

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