PHANTASIALAND

 

Pupils are keen to experience a major theme park - that makes it easy for you to recruit enough students and to arrange a successful visit.  You can integrate your visit into a longer cultural experience, or book a shorter trip  with Phantasialand at the centre of your German tour.

 ACCOMMODATION

Köln-Deutz Youth Hostel

 

This spacious modern hostel provides an idea venue for your group. Comfortable four-bedded student rooms are all en-suite, with staff in twins or singles.  Meeting rooms and the disco cellar can be booked for your evening activities.  And your group can walk into the city for sightseeing and evening relaxation.  Book early for this popular venue!

 

Köln-Riehl Youth Hostel

Students love the green spaces around this hostel - it has a garden and a large park nearby.  Walk into the city along the Rhine path and watch the barges and cruise ships.  This popular hostel offers quad rooms for pupils with twins for staff, all en-suite, and there’s plenty of space to relax and share a meal or an evening snack. 

 

Youth Hostel Düsseldorf

Relax after your busy schedule in a pleasant hostel just outside the city centre.  Your group will have quad rooms with en-suite facilities and twin rooms for staff.  Packed lunches give flexibility to your daily programme.  This venue is handy for a Rhine excursion as well as your day in Phantasialand.

 

Hotel in Cologne

If you’d prefer a hotel stay, for instance in an Ibis or Etap Hotel, or in a tried and tested venue of your own, just request this when booking.

TYPICAL ITINERARY for a four-day tour

Longer and shorter tours are available

 Day One

Morning coach travel to Kent for ferry or shuttle crossing, then onward travel to your Rhineland accommodation.  Evening check-in, meal together and time to relax. 

Or leave school during the evening for an overnight drive to Germany and time to spend sightseeing in resort.

 Day Two

Day excursion to Cologne to visit the wonderful shopping centre and Chocolate Museum.  Your pupils will love to climb the huge Cathedral Tower with its amazing river views, then you can treat them to an ice cream in a lively ice-cream parlour.  After an evening meal in a traditional German restaurant you can enjoy Cologne’s wonderful floodlighting or relax in your hostel.

 Day Three

Spend an exciting day in Phantasialand enjoying the rides and great atmosphere.  Your pupils will love the themed areas and buildings and can try out their German in the shops and restaurants.   Relax with a bowling evening.

 Day Four

Check-out after breakfast for your return journey, with a packed lunch for a break en route to Calais.  Continue your onward journey to School for an evening arrival.

 

 

 Prices for a four-day tour on application.

Longer or shorter tours also available