DAY 1: AUSTRALIA - FRANKFURT

Depart Australia on your flight to Frankfurt.

DAY 2: FRANKFURT - BERLIN (D)

On your arrival in Frankfurt board your train to Berlin. On arrival at the Berlin main station you will be met by a local representative who will escort you to your private coach to transfer to your accommodation.

DAY 3: BERLIN (BD)

Board your private coach and travel to your first workshop. The workshops available range from building/programming an app, robotics, coding, genetic testing your DNA, solar cell workshops, collecting data from Mars, and many more. In the afternoon enjoy a scenic orientation tour of Berlin by private coach with a local guide. Highlights include the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Tiergarten and Museum Island. Return to your accommodation by private coach.

DAY 4: BERLIN (BD)

Board your private coach and travel to your second workshop. In the afternoon visit the German Spy Museum. Here you will gain a unique insight into the gloom of espionage right where the wall once divided the city. Use the most recent multimedia-based technology to detect all the bizarre and sneaky methods of agents and secret services. An exciting time travel from spying in ancient Bible history to the present and future right in the middle of the capital of spies. Decipher a range of secret codes, negotiate the laser maze, see how secure your favourite password is and hack into your favourite websites! Return to your accommodation by private coach.

DAY 5: BERLIN (BD)

Board your private coach and travel to your third and fourth workshops at the Humboldt University. Undertake experiments in any of the following fields: Magnetism and Superconductivity, solar energy and materials research. Then onto Germany’s Space Agency for workshops which explore Mars, analyse extra-terrestrial material and reducing the noise of jet engines. Return to your accommodation by private coach.

DAY 6: BERLIN (BD)

Board your private coach to travel to the Science Centre Spectrum. See 150 interactive exhibits make science and technology a special experience. Fundamental laws of nature, the basics of science and technological principles are explained in a fun way. This afternoon visit the Berlin Story with its exhibition “Hitler – How could it happen?” (or you can choose to visit the Pergamon Museum instead) and then on to the Mauermuseum at Checkpoint Charlie. Return to your accommodation by private coach.

DAY 7: BERLIN – MUNICH (BD)

Check out of your accommodation leaving your luggage at Reception. Board your private coach and travel to your fifth workshop. The workshops available range from building/programming an app, robotics, genetic testing your DNA, solar cell workshops, collecting data from Mars and many more. Return to your accommodation by private coach, collect your luggage and transfer to Berlin’s main station to catch the train to Munich. On arrival in Munich you will be met by a local representative who will escort you to your private coach to transfer to your accommodation.

DAY 8: MUNICH (BD)

Board your private coach and travel to the famous BMW Group Munich Plant. Your guide will highlight BMW’s state-of-the-art automobile manufacturing processes on this very popular tour. Travel by private coach to the city centre. Visit the Deutsches Museum, the largest technical museum in the world and participate in a guided tour (you might also like to participate in the TUMLab workshops for a deeper learning experience). Return to your accommodation by private coach.

DAY 9: MUNICH- NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE - MUNICH (BD)

Board your private coach to travel to Hohenschwangau for the day. Visit Neuschwanstein Castle. Built by Ludwig II, its the model for the Disneyland castle. Return to your Munich accommodation by private coach.

DAYS 10-12: MUNICH - AUSTRALIA (B)

Today is under the guidance of your teachers before boarding your private coach to transfer to the airport for your flight home.

OPTIONAL TOUR ACTIVITY (ADDITIONAL COSTS APPLY)

Geneva add-on
Schools interested in visiting CERN can add-on a 2-day extension from Munich. CERN is the home of the Hadron Collider and holds particular interest for Physics students and teachers. You can choose to join a tour of the facilities or participate in a S’Cool LAB Workshop.

If you wish to participate in the workshops, please note the following eligibility criteria:
• Minimum group size: minimum 12 students, maximum 24.
• Workshops only available on weekdays, however tours are conducted on Saturdays.
• The CERN tour runs approx. for three hours including a short film.
• Minimum student age is 14 years.
• The CERN S’Cool LAB workshop program and facilities tour are very popular. Schools must apply 9 months in advance via the CERN website and teachers must apply directly with school details/information. We will provide you with these details on request.

The add-on itinerary is listed below:

DAY 10: MUNICH – GENEVA (BD)

Board your private coach to travel to Geneva. After checking in to your accommodation enjoy the remainder of the afternoon under the guidance of your teachers.

DAYS 11-13: GENEVA - AUSTRALIA (B)

Check out of your accommodation and board your private coach to travel to CERN for the day. Participate in your chosen S’Cool LAB physics workshop and tour of the facilities. Board your private coach to transfer to the Geneva Airport for your flight home.