Innovation, Language & Culture
10 days featuring Hamburg, Cologne and Berlin
This learning program focuses on German advancements in technology, manufacturing and scientific innovations intertwined with cultural and language diversity.
There is allocation for 4 specific company visits in this program – we can make suggestions, or teachers may have their own preferences depending on student interest and age group. Language classes can easily be added to this program. We recommend extending by a day or two if you wish to include these (up to 15 hours).
This is also an excellent cross-curriculum tour option for those looking to incorporate STEM and language tour in the one program.
Inclusions
- Return economy airfares including taxes
- 4 nights accommodation Hamburg
- 4 night accommodation Berlin
- 2 nights accommodation Cologne
- Transfers by private coach as required
- Train Berlin to Cologne
- Entrance fees as indicated and as required throughout the itinerary
Important Travel Insurance Information
FBI Travel will be able to assist you with the costs on a case by case basis and help you with a travel insurance policy to cover you as required. If you have pre-existing medical conditions which require additional cover please contact FBI Travel for assistance.
Tour Itinerary
Innovation, Language and Culture tour
Day 1: Hamburg
Arrival at Hamburg Airport where you will be met by our local representative and transferred by private coach to your hotel. After check-in, participate in a guided walking tour of Hamburg before a welcome dinner tonight.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Hamburg
After breakfast, meet your private coach for your company visit. Depending on field of study, we will arrange a visit for you (subject to availability; surcharge may apply). In the afternoon, participate in a Hamburg Dungeon Tour and visit the observation deck of the Elbphilharmonie; the remainder of the day is at leisure. Dinner at your hotel this evening.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3: Hamburg
After breakfast meet your coach for your company visit. Depending on field of study we will arrange a visit for you (subject to availability; surcharge may apply). The afternoon is at leisure for study-specific sightseeing (not included)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4: Hamburg - Berlin
After breakfast at your hotel and check-out, a private coach will take you from Hamburg to Wolfsburg. Visit the Volkswagen Autostadt and participate in a guided tour of the Volkswagen plant before your private coach drops you off at Wolfsburg Main Station. Board the high-speed train from Wolfsburg to Berlin and on arrival, transfer by private coach from Berlin Main Station to your hotel and check in. The remainder of the day is at leisure
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5: Berlin
After breakfast meet your coach for your company visit. Depending on field of study, we may also arrange a visit for you (subject to availability; surcharge may apply). In the early afternoon, explore Berlin on a guided city tour by coach and the remainder of the day is at leisure. Dinner is arranged at a local restaurant this evening.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6: Berlin
After breakfast meet your coach for your company visit. Depending on field of study, we may also arrange a visit for you (subject to availability; surcharge may apply). In the early afternoon, participate in a guided tour of the Berlin Wall Memorial followed by a boat tour on the Spree River. Dinner at a local restaurant is included this evening.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7: Berlin
After breakfast today is allocated as a day of leisure to explore Berlin on your own
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Berlin – Cologne
After an early breakfast, make your way to the station for the train to Cologne (transfer may be required). On arrival in Cologne early afternoon, transfer (or walk) to your nearby accommodation and check in. Meet your coach for your transfer to the Ford Factory in Cologne for your guided tour before returning to your hotel in time for dinner this evening.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 9: Cologne
After breakfast today is allocated as a free day to explore the beautiful town of Cologne by foot, including the magnificent cathedral and town square and shopping district. Pick up some souvenirs for family and friends before your return home tomorrow
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Cologne - Australia
After breakfast, transfer* to the airport for your flight home
*Train to airport
Meals: Breakfast
Register and reserve your place now.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the FBI Educational Group Travel Department on (03) 8573 0900 or email marcusl@fbitravel.com.au
Terms & Conditions:*Itinerary subject to change.
