Strasbourg timbered buildings at Christmas

Christmas market school trip to Strasbourg, France

The buzzing Christmas market coupled with the cities rich history dating back to the 1570's, will immerse you and your students in the great culture. It is perfect for French and German language skills due to being on the border of Germany making it a bilingual city by nature.

Key stage 2 – 16+

Nov-Dec

A Christmas market school trip to Strasbourg presents teachers with the unique opportunity to combine French and German cohorts on the same trip thanks to the charming city's position just 2.5 miles from the German border. With more students travelling on the trip, the cost of transport and accommodation gets spread further, meaning an overall reduced per person price.

You'd struggle to dream up a more idyllic setting for your Christmas market school trip than the enchanting backdrop of Strasbourg's medieval half-timbered houses, labyrinth of narrow streets and waterways. Spend just a few hours here and you'll be convinced you've stepped back in time and landed in a world straight from the pages of a fairytale.

So, band together, rally up your classes and set off on an epic European Christmas bonanza!

We can tailor your itinerary to your unique learning requirements, please contact us for a bespoke quote.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Board coach and relax on the journey to the port
Cross the channel then drive to Strasbourg
Check into accommodation
Relish dinner then rest for the following big day

Day 2

Enjoy breakfast & collect packed lunches
Board the coach and drive to the markets
Visit the markets, the EU parliament then the Europa Experience followed by a choice of eating at the accommodation or at the markets
Board the coach back to the accommodation

Day 3

Spend the day in Strasbourg by foot
Board a coach and overnight travel back to the UK

Day 4

Arrive back at school in the late morning

Location

The Ciarus Hostel, ideally located in the city centre just a 5-minute walk from Strasbourg Cathedral, provides a fantastic base to explore the city during your winter school trip.

Speak to us today to find out what other accommodation options we can offer your group to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Included

Our European school trips include:

Board and lodging as specified in your itinerary
A detailed itinerary with pre-booked excursions
Your choice of return travel; coach travel, with ferry crossing, applicable tolls and taxes included, or return flights and overseas transfers
Free teacher to student ratio approx 1:8 (coach trips) / approx 1:10 (air groups)
24-hour emergency back-up service
Comprehensive travel insurance
Assistance with inspection visits

Extras to budget for:

School to airport transfers and meals en route (if required)
Visa charges and supplements for small parties, single rooms and additional adults
Local tourist taxes which can only be paid in cash to the hotel
Entrances other than those specified in your itinerary
Hotel damage deposits