School excursion to Cologne: cathedral, Chocolate Museum and the banks of the Rhine
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Reference SCO-01-730
- Duration Day trip
- DepartureFrom the place of your choice
- GroupFrom 20 participants
- DateOn the date of your choice
A day in Cologne: the UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral, the Chocolate Museum and a walk along the Rhine.
Begun in 1248 and only completed in 1880, Cologne Cathedral is one of the largest Gothic buildings in the world, with towers 157 metres high. Pupils find out how medieval builders worked and can climb the 533 steps of the south tower. At the Chocolate Museum on the banks of the Rhine, they follow the journey of cocoa from the tropical plantation to the bar, past a small production line. The day links history, science and geography, and suits both primary pupils aged 8 to 12 and secondary pupils.
Programme
- Departure from your school by coach at the agreed time.
- Arrival in Cologne and discovery of the cathedral, a UNESCO-listed Gothic masterpiece.
- Guided tour of the cathedral (on request).
- Climb of the 533 steps of the south tower (on request).
- Packed lunch brought from home (or free lunch).
- Visit and educational workshop at the Chocolate Museum (Schokoladenmuseum) (on request).
- Walk along the Rhine and across the Hohenzollern Bridge.
- Return journey and arrival back at school in the evening.
The price includes
- Coach transport from your school
- The services of a driver
- Free places for the accompanying teachers (their share is included in the price per pupil)
- Road tolls and parking fees
The price does not include
- Guided tour of the cathedral
- Climb of the 533 steps of the south tower
- Visit and educational workshop at the Chocolate Museum (Schokoladenmuseum)
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance fees to museums and sites not mentioned
- Cancellation and refund protection (optional)
- Pocket money
Good to know
- Valid identity card (Kids-ID for children under 12), parental authorisation to travel abroad and European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for each pupil.
- Times adapted to your school; pupils are supervised by the accompanying teachers.
- The tower climb is not recommended for pupils who suffer from vertigo; bring good shoes and a light backpack.
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- From 20 participants
- On the date of your choice, departing from near you
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Free places
- 25 →+125 paying participants: 1 free place(s)
- 50 →+350 paying participants: 3 free place(s)
- 75 →+475 paying participants: 4 free place(s)
- 100 →+6100 paying participants: 6 free place(s)
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School excursion to Cologne: cathedral, Chocolate Museum and the banks of the Rhine
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- From 20 participants
- From the departure point of your choice
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