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An STS Multi-Centre tour is the perfect solution for groups who wish to experience the highlights of Berlin, Prague and Krakow.

Each city has a unique character with exceptional sites of artistic, architectural and historical importance. Choose to travel by either by coach or by air. central europe map central europe

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Curriculum Focus

Accommodation

As the UK's leading school tour operator, we offer a first rate choice of accommodation to suit all requirements and budgets. Should the accommodation you prefer not be featured in our programme, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Tour Information

Our multi-centre tours by Air include transportation for excursions as detailed and guides as specifically stated in the tour descriptions. Entrance fees are included where detailed.

Sample Itinerary - 7 DAYS TO BERLIN, KRAKOW & PRAGUE BY AIR

Day 1 — - London to Berlin by Air. Transfer to your accommodation included in the tour price. There maybe time for some city sightseeing subject to flight times.
Day 2 — Morning guided City coach tour of Berlin to see the main sights, The Brandenberg Gate, The Reichstag, Unter den Linden, Alexanderplatz, Potsdamerplatz, Gedächtniskirche and Kurfurstendam. Afternoon at leisure for your own sightseeing either on foot or by public transport (cost not included). We can quote for other optional excursions.
Day 3 — Depart after breakfast and transfer to Krakow. Arriving for evening dinner and overnight accommodation.
Day 4 — Morning visit to Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps (see general notes). Your group will be accompanied by a local guide (included in your tour cost). See the museum of Martyrdom and the 15 minute film taken by the Soviets just after the 1945 liberation. Contrast the relatively small camp with the larger camp of Birkenau with its machinery of mass destruction. Return to Krakow for a guided walking tour of the city. See the magnificent medieval market square dominated by the 16th Century Cloth Hall. St.Mary's Church with its medieval altarpiece. Wawel Castle on Wawel Hill including Wawel cathedral, Royal tombs and Sigismond's bell (entrance fees included).
Day 5 — Depart after breakfast and transfer to Prague. There will be a short stop at Olomouc, the ancient capital of Moravia. Arrive in Prague for evening dinner and overnight accommodation.
Day 6 — Full day sight seeing walking tour of Prague. Our tour includes a full day guide on this day who will accompany your group for a walking tour of the city. Visit the Castle District with its renaissance castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, St George's basilica, Daliborka tower and Golden Lane with its small coloured houses. Cross Charles Bridge famous for its 31 statues - see the Old Town Square surrounded by many fine buildings. The Jewish quarter in the Old Town dates from the 10th Century. See the Jewish museum and cemetry and the old/new Synagogue. Continue on to Wenceslas Square situated in the New Town (entrance fees included).
Day 7 — Depart after breakfast for a morning visit to Terezin. The museum at Terezin is a memorial to those who died in the holocaust. Terezin was once a Jewish ghetto and transit camp to the concentration camps. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Sample Itinerary - 8 DAYS TO BERLIN, KRAKOW & PRAGUE BY EXPRESS COACH

Day 1 — Depart UK by coach overnight travel to Berlin.
Day 2 — Arrive Berlin in the early afternoon. Due to drivers regulations your coach is not available for use. Afternoon at leisure for sightseeing on foot or by using public transport (cost not included). A half day guide will be included on this day. Evening meal (first meal included).
Day 3 — Depart after breakfast and travel to Krakow. Arrive for evening dinner and overnight accommodation.
Day 4 — Morning visit to Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps. See the museum of Martyrdom and the 15 minute film taken by the Soviets just after the 1945 liberation (guide/audio guide cost included). Return to Krakow for a guided walking tour of the city (included in the cost of your tour). See the magnificent medieval market square dominated by the 16th Century Cloth Hall. St.Mary's Church with its medieval altarpiece, the Jewish quarter, the university district, Wawel Castle on Wawel Hill including Wawel cathedral, Royal tombs and Sigismond's bell (entrance fees included).
Day 5 — Depart after breakfast and transfer to Prague. There will be a short stop at Olomouc, the ancient capital of Moravia. Arrive in Prague for evening dinner and overnight accommodation.
Day 6 — Full day sight seeing walking tour of Prague. Our tour includes a full day guide on this day who will accompany your group for a walking tour of the city. Visit the Castle District with its renaissance castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, St George's basilica, Daliborka tower and Golden Lane with its small coloured houses. Cross Charles Bridge famous for its 31 statues - see the Old Town Square surrounded by many fine buildings. The Jewish quarter in the Old Town dates from the 10th Century. See the Jewish museum and cemetry and the old/new Synagogue. Continue on to Wenceslas Square situated in the New Town (entrance fees included).
Day 7 — Breakfast (last meal included). At leisure for sightseeing on foot or by using public transport (cost not included). Due to drivers regulations your coach will not be available. Depart in the late afternoon Overnight travel to the UK.
Day 8 — Arrive in the UK.

Meal Arrangements

Half Board (coach): Evening meal on Day 2.
Final Meal - Breakfast on day 7.
Half Board (air): First Meal - Evening meal on Day one.
Final Meal - Breakfast on the last day. Meal order may vary according to flight times.

Free Back-Up Material

STS Guides to relevant centres to be visited and a map.

General Notes

The order of your tour may be changed subject to hotel availability and operating conditions.
Children under 13 years are not allowed to visit Auschwitz.

Tour Variations

Single Centre Tours - further information on Berlin, Prague and Krakow pages.

Additional Information

We can quote for additional Guides for half or full day excursions. Entrance fees are included where detailed.

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Coach Travel (& Berlin/Prague Sample Itinerary)

Air Travel (& Berlin/Prague Sample Itinerary)

Express Coach Travel Arrangements

Departing from your school and returning to school by full specification touring coach with two drivers, arriving on Day 2 and departing from your centre on day 7 for overnight travel to the U.K.

Standard Channel Crossing

Ferry: Dover to Calais: 1½
Other channel crossings: Available at a supplementary charge.
Eurotunnel: Folkestone to Calais: 35 minutes platform to platform.

Transfer Times

Calais: Berlin: 12 hours.
Berlin: Prague: 8 hours.
Berlin: Krakow: 12 hours.
Krakow: Prague: 10 hours.

Tour Length

Berlin and Prague. 8 days: Berlin, Krakow and Prague. Extra day supplement applicable upon request.

Sample Itinerary - 8 DAYS TO BERLIN & PRAGUE BY EXPRESS COACH

Day 1 — Depart UK by coach overnight travel to Berlin.
Day 2 — Arrive Berlin in the early afternoon. Dueto drivers regulations your coach is not available for use. Afternoon at leisure for sightseeing on foot or by using public transport (cost not included). A half day guide will be included on this day. Evening meal (first meal included).
Day 3 — Full day to explore Berlin with your coach. Or choose to travel outside the city.
Day 4 — Depart after breakfast and transfer to Prague with a short stop at Dresden en route. Dresden has been virtually rebuilt following its destruction during allied bombing in WWII. see the Zwinger gallery, the Hofkirche, the Opera and the Frauenkirche. Continue on to Prague for your evening dinner.
Day 5 — Full day sight seeing walking tour of Prague. Our tour includes a full day guide on this day who will accompany your group for a walking tour of the city. Visit the Castle District with its renaissance castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, St George's basilica, Daliborka tower and Golden Lane with its small coloured houses. Cross Charles Bridge famous for its 31 statues - see the Old Town Square surrounded by many fine buildings. The Jewish quarter in the Old Town dates from the 10th Century. See the Jewish museum and cemetry and the old/new Synagogue. Continue on to Wenceslas Square situated in the New Town (entrance fees included).
Day 6 — We suggest a visit to Terezin and Lidice. The museum at Terezin is a memorial to those who died in the holocaust. Terezin was once a Jewish ghetto and transit camp to the concentration camps. Visit the museum and Peace Gardens at Lidice which are memorials to the people of this village who were murdered and sent to concentration camps as a revenge attack by the Nazi's for the murder of one of their officials.
Day 7 — Breakfast (last meal included). At leisure for sightseeing on foot or by using public transport (cost not included). Due to drivers regulations your coach will not be available. Depart in the late afternoon Overnight travel to the UK.
Day 8 — Arrive in the UK.

Air Travel Arrangements

Fly from London to Berlin. Returning from Prague or Krakow depending on tour.
Minimum Group Size: Air Tours based on a minimum of 35 paying passengers. Quotations for smaller parties are available on request.

Tour Length

5 days: Berlin and Prague. 5 days: Berlin and Krakow. 7 days: Berlin, Krakow and Prague. You can request extra days at a supplement.

Sample Itinerary - 5 DAYS TO BERLIN & PRAGUE BY AIR

(STS itineraries are tailor made. Below is an example)

Day 1 — London to Berlin by Air. Transfer to your accommodation (included in tour price). There may be time for city sightseeing (own transport arrangements) subject to flight times.
Day 2 — Morning guided City coach tour of Berlin to see the main sights, The Brandenberg Gate, The Reichstag, Unter den Linden, Alexanderplatz, Potsdamerplatz, Gedäctniskirche and Kurfurstendam. Afternoon at leisure for your own sightseeing either on foot or by public transport (cost not included). We can quote for other optional excursions.
Day 3 — Depart after breakfast and transfer to Prague stopping on route in Dresden for a short guided tour. Dresden has been virtually rebuilt following its destruction during allied bombing in WWII. See the Zwinger gallery, the Hofkirche, the Opera and the Frauenkirche. Continue on to Prague for your evening dinner.
Day 4 — Full day sight seeing walking tour of Prague. Our tour includes a full day guide on this day who will accompany your group for a walking tour of the city. Visit the Castle District with its renaissance castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, St George's basilica, Daliborka tower and Golden Lane with its small coloured houses. Cross Charles Bridge famous for its 31 statues - see the Old Town Square surrounded by many fine buildings. The Jewish quarter in the Old Town dates from the 10th Century. See the Jewish museum and cemetery and the old/new Synagogue. Continue on to Wenceslas Square situated in the New Town (entrance fees included).
Day 5 — Depart after breakfast for a morning visit to Terezin. The museum at Terezin is a memorial to those who died in the holocaust. Terezin was once a Jewish ghetto and transit camp to the concentration camps. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.