All the school trip questions we answer across our pages, collected and grouped by topic.
Trips to Belgium
Can you combine several regions in one trip?
Yes. Ypres can easily be combined with Bruges, and Brussels with Ghent or Antwerp. Bastogne combines well with the Ardennes.
More on: School trips to Belgium
Do you also organise the guided tours?
We arrange transport, accommodation and logistics, and we are happy to put you in touch with local guides and museums for the content of your programme.
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Is Bastogne suitable for a short trip?
Yes, two days are enough for the main sites; with more days you can add outdoor activities.
More on: Bastogne and the Ardennes
Can you combine Bastogne with Ypres?
It is possible, but the distance is considerable. We are happy to suggest a realistic route.
More on: Bastogne and the Ardennes
Which city is the best base?
Ghent is central and well connected to both Bruges and Antwerp. We are happy to advise based on your programme.
More on: Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp
Can we combine the cities with Brussels?
Yes, Brussels is within an hour of all three cities by train.
More on: Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp
Can school groups visit the European Parliament?
Yes, the Parlamentarium and the House of European History welcome school groups free of charge. Group visits should be booked in advance.
More on: Brussels and the EU
How do we get to Brussels from London?
By Eurostar from London St Pancras in around two hours, directly to Brussels-Midi.
More on: Brussels and the EU
Can we book only transport, without accommodation?
Yes. Many schools stay with host families and only need transfers and daily transport. We are happy to arrange just that.
Can you find accommodation near a specific school?
Yes. Tell us the address or town of the host school, and we look for a suitable hotel or hostel nearby, with easy transport links.
Do you work with Erasmus+ projects?
Yes. We provide the invoices and travel documents you need for your project file. More on Erasmus+ mobility.
Do you also organise the programme with the host school?
No, the programme is agreed between the schools. We take care of transport and accommodation, and can suggest day trips in Belgium.
How far apart are Ypres and the Somme?
By coach, the Somme battlefields are roughly one and a half to two hours from Ypres, which makes a day trip from Ypres possible.
More on: WW1 battlefield tours for schools
Can you arrange guides?
We arrange transport, accommodation and logistics, and are happy to put you in touch with experienced local battlefield guides and museums.
More on: WW1 battlefield tours for schools
How do UK groups travel to the battlefields?
Usually by coach via the Channel Tunnel or a ferry crossing, or by Eurostar to Lille or Brussels with a coach waiting on arrival.
More on: WW1 battlefield tours for schools
How long do you need for a trip to Ypres?
Two days is enough for the main sites; with three or four days you can add Bruges or the French battlefields nearby.
More on: Ypres and Flanders Fields
Can you combine Ypres with Bruges?
Yes, Bruges is about an hour by coach and makes a popular addition.
More on: Ypres and Flanders Fields
International schools and Erasmus+
Do you work in English?
Yes. Your contact person speaks English, and proposals and travel information can be provided in English.
Can pupils with different nationalities travel together?
Yes, but entry requirements depend on each pupil’s nationality. We remind you of the documents needed; please check them in good time with the relevant authorities.
Do you organise the programme on site?
We arrange transport, accommodation and logistics. Your school decides on the programme; we are happy to advise and put you in touch with local guides and museums.
Do you handle the Erasmus+ application?
No. The application and reporting are the school’s responsibility. We provide the invoices and travel documents you need for your project file.
More on: Erasmus+ mobility for schools
Do you find host schools?
No, contact with host schools is arranged by your school or network. We take care of travel and accommodation.
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Does the Erasmus+ travel amount cover the whole journey?
Not always. It is a fixed amount based on distance. If the actual journey costs more or less, the amount stays the same. Good planning and booking early help you stay within budget.
More on: Erasmus+: what you can apply for travel and subsistence
Does coach travel count as green travel?
Yes, coach travel is considered sustainable. What matters is that most of the journey, outbound and return, is sustainable. Check the exact conditions in the Programme Guide.
More on: Erasmus+: what you can apply for travel and subsistence
Practical information
… a pupil falls ill or has an accident?
Staff look after the pupil first: in an emergency, call 112, the European emergency number. One member of staff accompanies the pupil to the doctor or hospital; the others stay with the group. Take the medical form, travel document and health insurance card (EHIC or GHIC). Contact the school’s or parents’ assistance insurer, then us: we can help with adapted transport or an extended stay.
… a flight or train is delayed or cancelled?
Stay with the group and follow the carrier’s information. Contact us straight away: we will look for alternative transport and adjust accommodation or transfers if needed. EU passenger rights apply to flights; keep receipts for extra costs.
… there is a strike?
If a strike is announced, we monitor the situation and look for alternatives in advance, such as a different departure day, another means of transport or a coach. During the trip, we work out the best solution together.
… a travel document is lost or stolen?
Report it to the local police and contact your embassy or consulate for an emergency travel document. Let us know so we can help with the return journey. That is why it is wise to carry copies of all travel documents.
… the situation at the destination changes?
Follow the instructions of the local authorities and your government’s travel advice. If unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances significantly affect the trip, package travel law provides specific rights. We always discuss the options with the school.
… something goes wrong with the accommodation or coach?
Let us know immediately so we can resolve it with the partner on site. The sooner we know, the more we can do.