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A unique science tour
We're delighted to offer this unique science tour based in Geneva, Switzerland, featuring a visit to CERN, the European organisation for Nuclear Research. CERN operates the world's largest particle Physics laboratory and employs nearly 8,000 scientists and engineers representing 608 universities and research facilities.
Sample itinerary
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Day 1
Depart school for travel to Geneva. Transfer to accommodation and enjoy time to explore the local area.
Day 2
Morning sightseeing in Geneva, with a chance to visit Saint Peter's Cathedral or the Place Neuve. Afternoon visit to the Red Cross museum.
Day 3
A day at CERN, including a guided tour of its exhibitions, experimental areas and other facilities. An evening of bowling.
Day 4
Day spent on Geneva's beautiful lakefront. Morning visit to the see the popular 450ft high Jet D'eau machinery (water fountain). Take a river trip and stroll across Mont-Blanc Bridge to see Geneva's famous Flower Clock.
Day 5
Morning free for final sightseeing before travelling back to school.
Meet our Science trips ambassador Dr. Ali Galloni
Head of Science and Technology at Sevenoaks School in Kent, who has led over 20 Physics trips to CERN: “Working in Physics has to be hugely collaborative because there are any number of experiments being undertaken by thousands of scientists around the world. These trips enable students to communicate with the research world as well as with other like-minded people and they really help.” Got a question for Dr. Galloni? We’ll put you in touch. Watch a film of Dr. Galloni talking about her Science trips to CERN.
Visits
Browse a selection of our favourite activities and visits.
- Day trip to Lake Geneva
- United Nations Building
- Jet D'eau
- The Flower Clock
Enjoy boat trip on this magnificent, picturesque lake that border both France and Switzerland.
A guided tour will take your through a number of important and fascinating building, where many important Human Rights activities take place.
This magnificent 100m high fountain makes a real impact on those that view it. You can also visit the machinery below ground that makes the fountain spring into life.
This beautiful, 5m clock was constructed in 1955 as a symbol of the city’s watchmaker history, and can be found on the edge of the Jardin Anglais.
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FAQs
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
You should book your tour between 8-18 months in advance. This will give us time to secure the best possible accommodation and excursion programme for your tour and you will have ample time for fundraising should you need to do so.
Yes. We include a comprehensive insurance package in every tour unless instructed otherwise. We can provide you with the details.
We can send you mini-brochures to hand out at school and a PowerPoint presentation for assemblies and parent’s meetings you may wish to hold. We also have an interactive promotional poster you can put up on walls and noticeboards. This will make it easier for you to get your students excited about your plans.