Our most popular Design and Technology School Trips

Educational Tours 

DESIGN & 

TECHNOLOGY

Our Educational Tours for 

DESIGN & 

TECHNOLOGY 

About out Design & Technology trips 

Providing an exciting Design and Technology experience for your 

students goes hand-in-hand with what we aim to offer at Adaptable 

Travel - the leaders in providing exciting, inspirational and costeffective 

school D&T trips. We aim to take your students to some of 

the most exciting destinations in the world with a strong background 

in design and technology, from the Italian design heritage to British 

expertise in pushing design boundaries and beyond. This brochure 

aims to deliver more information on our most popular 

Design and Technology educational trips, which are tailored 

specifically for the D&T curriculum. We tailor make each and 

every trip, and we work with you to create a bespoke package 

that is on budget, subject focused and above all inspirational and 

engaging, whether that be an overnight trip to explore London’s 

famous museums, or discovering Bauhaus in Berlin, to exploring 

the masterpieces of Italian premium brands such as Ferrari. We 

look forward to working with you to organise your next school trip, 

wherever that may be to. 

Contact the friendly team at Adaptable Travel today and let us 

help you create a memorable school trip for your group. 

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CONTENTS 

Design & Technology School 

Trips 

Why Adaptable Travel? 4 

London 8 

Florence 12 

Berlin 16 

How to book your trip 22 

Vamoos 24 

Reevoo 25 

School trip hoodies 26 

SOCIAL MEDIA 

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Why 

ADAPTABLE 

TRAVEL 

A Long Track Record of Quality 

Safety Assured 

Did you know we have been going for 25 

years, organising educational trips for well 

over 150,000 students. 

We risk assess our suppliers, with our 

systems external verified – meaning peace 

of mind for you. 

Financial Peace of Mind 

Support from Start to Finish 

We are ABTA and ATOL Bonded, meaning 

your money is secure with us. 

Adaptable Travel are compiled of a 

passionate team. You will be allocated your 

member of the Adaptable Travel team based 

on our expertise and your requirements. 

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Value for Money 

Adaptable Travel is seeking to build a 

business for the long term. We do not seek 

to maximise profit; instead we seek to maximise 

good will and sustainable business 

partnerships. 

Removing the Burden 

of Paperwork 

Have some paperwork required by your 

school or LEA? No problem, let us help. 

Commitment to Working in 

Long Term Partnerships 

We pride ourselves on the loyalty of our 

customers and our ability to retain a very 

high level of repeat business. 

Educate and Inspire 

Our trips place your students in exciting 

destinations, combined with inspirational 

excursions that will last with them for a 

lifetime. 


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Design & Technology trips to 

LONDON 

prices from 

£105ppp 

Take your next school trip to the capital of England. Boasting 

stunning architecture, historical landmarks and world class 

museums, London is a vibrant multi-cultural city steeped in 

tradition and Royal heritage that is perfect for Design & Technology 

school trips. 

We have put together a selection of visits and excursions based 

around Design & Technology including a visit to London’s Motor 

Museum which houses such cars as the Batmobile and the 

Delorean. 

Alternatively, visit and experience the work of real designers in the 

heart of Central London in the creative incubator of the Cockpit for 

an in-depth look into the real world of design. 

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Our most popular set package 

“Another fantastic trip organised 

by Adaptable. Thank you.” 

COLIN 

Bridgewater 

Return full executive coach travel 

1 Night accommodation 

Evening Meal 

Free London Eye Flight 

The Design Museum 

West End Show 

Museum of Domestic Design 

Museum of Brands 

Top visits for London 

THE DESIGN MUSEUM 

FREE 

LONDON EYE 

FLIGHT 

MUSEUM OF BRANDS 


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London 

WHERE TO STAY? 

Palmers Lodge Hostel, Hillspring 

Located in Willesden Green 15 mins from London City 

Centre by tube and providing easy access to London 

attractions by coach. 

Facilities 

Non-Ensuite (Shared 

bathrooms), Lockers, 

Bunk beds 

Student Rooms 

Multi Bedded rooms 

Safestay Elephant & Castle 

Located in Elephant & Castle, just 400m from the 

underground station. Just south of the Thames. 

Attractions such as London Bridge and Tower of 

London are close by. 

Facilities 

Some rooms are en-suite, 

Some are non-ensuite, 

Lockers, Free Linen 

Student Rooms 

Max 8 bedded rooms 

Wembley International Hotel 

The Wembley International Hotel is wonderfully located 

in the heart of London, just a short walk away from 

the Wembley Arena, Wembley Stadium and Wembley 

Conference Centre and Exhibition Halls in London. 

Facilities 

Ensuite, TV, Hairdryer, 

Air-Con, Desk, Safe 

Student Rooms 


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Suggested Itinerary 

Day 1 Day 2 

Depart school in the morning and arrive 

London. Visit one of London’s top museums 

or attractions such as the The Design 

Museum. Alternatively, take a flight on 

the London Eye for magnificent views over 

London. 

After your visit, take a group meal with 

your students to one of our selection of 

restaurants, such as Pizza Hut, Hard Rock 

Café or Planet Hollywood (contact us for full 

meal options). 

After your breakfast, check-out of the hotel 

and make your way to your first visit another 

London attraction, such as The Cartoon 

Museum, Fullers Griffin Brewery or Museum 

of Domestic Design & Architecture. 

Have a packed lunch and then make your 

way to the Warner Brothers Studio and 

the amazing ‘The Making of Harry Potter’ 

experience. Following this, make your way 

back to your institute. 

After your meal, take a trip to the West End 

to view one of London’s tip theatre shows. 

Following this you will travel to your hotel 

and check-in. 

Like this itinerary or wish to make an enquiry? Contact us today to start planning your bespoke 

school trip, here at Adaptable Travel, we tailor-make the perfect itinerary for your group. 

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FLORENCE 

prices from 

£269ppp 

The enticing city of Florence is a great choice trip for your Design 

and Technology students, allowing your group to explore Design 

and Technology from design origins through to finished product. 

Not only is Florence the home of Leonardo da Vinci and home to 

a museum dedicated to this master, it also close by to the likes of 

luxurious Italian supercar brands including Lamborghini and Ferrari. 

Students will have the opportunity to visit museums dedicated 

to these superbrands, in addition to having the opportunity to 

take your group to the Ducati Motorcycle Factory and expose your 

students to the manufacturing process. 

There are also numerous Food Technology related visits available in 

the Tuscany region, an area famed for its cuisine and high quality 

produce. Students can learn from cookery classes and visiting local 

produce farms. 

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Students and Teachers loved our 

D&T trip to Florence! Everything 

was so well organised from start 

to finish and the subject trips were 

fabulous! 

LOUISE 

London 


Return flights to Pisa 

Airport transfers to Florence centre 

3 Nights accommodation 

All applicable transports in Italy 

Ferrari Museum (Over 18s only) 

Ducatti Museum (Over 18s only) 

Salvatore Ferragamo Museum 

Silver Museum 

Top visits for Florence 

FERRARI MUSEUM 

FERRAGAMO MUSEUM 


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Florence 


Hostel 7 Santi 

Hostel 7 Santi is located in central Florence just a 

short walk from the Firenze Campo di Marte train 

station. The hostel is situated very close to the 

Fiorentina football stadium meaning that the bustling 

surrounding area is filled with restaurants and shops. 

Facilities 

TV, Free WiFi, Games 

Room, En-Suites available 

Student Rooms 

Multi Bedded Rooms 

WOW Hostel 

T he hostel is located in the historical centre of Florence 

- a UNESCO world heritage site. Just a short walk 

from the Galleria dell’Accademia and Museum of San 

Marco and many other major tourist attractions. 

Facilities 

Laundry Room, Free WiFi, 

Fitness Room, En-Suite 

Student Rooms 

Multi-Bedded Rooms 

Hotel Maxim 

In a great central Location, just a 2 minute walk from 

the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the 

most famous Cathedrals in the world. 

Facilities 

TV, Free WiFi, Air-Con, 

Safety Deposit Box, Hairdryer, 

En-Suites Available 

Student Rooms 

Max 4 per room 


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Day 1 

Depart from the UK to Pisa, upon arrival, 

you’ll be transferred by coach to Florence 

(approx 1-1.5hrs). After checking into your 

hotel you may have some free time in the 

city to explore, subject to your flight times. If 

this is the case, we highly recommend a visit 

to the famous Piazza della Signoria and Piazza 

del Duomo or one of the galleries such as 

the Bargello or Uffizi. 

Day 2 

Start the day and have breakfast with your 

group before being transferred to the Enzo 

Ferrari Museum and explore the history of 

the prancing horse. Here your students have 

the opportunity to attend engaging workshops 

with a focus on technical-scientific, 

team-building and marketing. 

Then have a group lunch before visiting 

the Ducati Museum and Factory, here your 

students will learn about the 90-year history 

of the company as well as witness the 

manufacturing process and stage by stage 

assembly lines of the motorbikes. 

Spend your evening in Florence and enjoy a 

group evening meal. 

Day 3 

On your third day, your group will proceed to 

the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum and learn 

about the history and craftsmanship involved 

in the creation of Ferragamo brands. Then 

enjoy a group lunch after your visit. 

Day 4 

After breakfast, check-out of your hotel, you 

may have some free time to explore this city. 

Then proceed to your airport transfer to Pisa 

and return to the UK. 

Your trip will then be followed by a visit to 

the Silver Museum in the Pitti Palace and 

discover sophisticated collections of ivory, 

jewellery, silver miniatures and Chinese & 

Japanese porcelain. 

Travel back to Florence and enjoy a group 

evening meal. 





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BERLIN 

prices from 

£225ppp 

Take your aspiring Design & Technology students to the superb 

destination of Berlin on their next school trip, with the ever 

growing creativity of the city it has become a melting pot of 

innovation and futuristic thinking. We have put together a selection 

of excursions and visits based around Design & Technology 

including Volkswagens “Transparent Factory,” so why not offer 

your students the opportunity to visit this exciting destination and 

request a quotation from us today? 

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“Berlin was the perfect location 

for a history and global 

perspectives school trip. Many 

historical sites, great museums 

and easy transport links.” 

PHILIP 

Marbella 


Return flights to Berlin 

Airport transfers in Berlin 

3 Nights accommodation 

Evening Meals 

Berlinsche Galerie 

German Museum of Technology 

BMW Plant Berlin tour 

Hamburger Bahnhof 

Top visits for Berlin 

MUSEUM OF TECHNOLOGY 

BMW PLANT BERLIN TOUR 


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Berlin 


A&O Friedrichsein 

In central Berlin, in the middle of the student district 

in Berlin Friedrichshain. 

Facilities 

Ensuite and non-ensuite 

rooms available, lockers 

Student Rooms 


Industriepalast Hostel 

Situated in the heart of Berlin, with various transport 

methods nearby to easily get from A to B. 

Facilities 

Bunkbeds, Lockers, Table 

and chairs, Hairdryer 

Shared / Private 

Bathrooms 

Student Rooms 

Multi-bedded rooms 

Citylight Hostel 

Centrally in the Berlin-Mitte district with great access 

to all the cities major sights and attractions. 

Facilities 

En-suite, Telephone, TV, 

Hairdryers 

Student Rooms 



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Day 1 

Fly from the UK to Berlin. Take your airport 

transfer and proceed to your accommodation 

for check-in. Why not take your students out 

and enjoy a group evening meal. 

Day 2 

Have breakfast at your accommodation 

before you go to the Bauhaus Museum. Here, 

your students will discover one of the most 

important and influential schools of design, 

art and architecture in the 20th Century. 

After lunch, visit the BMW Motorcycle Plant 

and see the manufacturing process involved 

creating BMW motorcycles. Your students will 

witness various stages of production such as 

the machining shop, engine assembly, paint 

shop to logistics. 

Then take your group for an evening meal 

before you return to your accommodation. 

Day 3 

On day 3 you will visit the German Museum 

of Technology where students will discover 

a large collection of technical artefacts 

that dates back over 120 years. From film 

technology, transportation, aerospace to 

manufacturing process. After this, take your 

students on a group evening meal before 

proceeding back to your accommodation. 

Day 4 

Subject to flight times, you may have some 

free time before you proceed back to the 

airport for your departing flight. 





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How to book 

YOUR BESPOKE 

STUDENT TRIP 

STEP 1: Request a Quotation 

STEP 2: Provisional Booking 

Contact us via any of the listed methods with your 

request (please include relevant subject areas of 

interest) and we will forward a detailed quotation 

complete with full information pack. 

Once you are happy with your quotation and you have 

chosen your preferred departure dates we can check 

all the necessary availability and hold a non committal 

option for you. 

STEP 5: Tour Operations 

STEP 6: Final Itinerary 

Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will work with you to 

ensure that all the required visits and excursions are 

booked and that the final itinerary is constructed to 

meet your group’s requirements. 

We will forward your final itinerary for your approval 

complete with all required information including any 

vouchers or tickets where required. 

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STEP 3: Promote the Tour 

STEP 4: Confirm the Tour 

This step needs to be completed within the time 

frame defined by the first deposit date included in 

your provisional booking pack. 

Once you have collected the deposits from the 

students and returned your booking form, we can 

confirm by sending a deposit invoice and in turn 

receiving deposits/purchase order. 

Enquire today and start planning 

your educational trip. 

STEP 7: On Tour 

While we expect your tour to go exactly as detailed 

on your itinerary we understand the need for group 

leaders to have support for the duration of the tour. 

That’s why we have a 24 hour, 7 days a week support 

line. 

Have some paperwork required by your school or 

LEA? 

No problem, let us help. 

GET MY FREE QUOTE > 


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Vamoos - Your free travel app 

Adaptable Travel has partnered with Vamoos to assist our group leaders manage their travel 

documents all in one app. All you need is a tablet or a smartphone to download Vamoos. Vamoos 

is available for Apple iPhone/iPad or Android tablet/smartphone. 

Vamoos gives you access to: 

Your travel documents including itinerary 

Excursion vouchers 

Weather forecast (5 days) 

Maps showing points of interests relevant to your group 

Simply click the refresh button 

to update your documents. 

How to access your travel documents? 

VIEW OUR VIDEO TUTORIAL 

HERE > 

Once installed, simply enter your unique reference number, which will be provided when you book 

your educational trip with Adaptable Travel. All documents will be available via Vamoos at least 2 

weeks prior to your trip departure. 

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Reevoo - Independent teacher reviews 

Reevoo enables transparent and authentic feedbacks from teachers reflecting their school trip 

experience with Adaptable Travel. Each of our trips will have a set of reviews from teachers who 

recently took the school trip. 

How Reevoo Works? 

A group enjoys an Adaptable Travel 

educational trip 

Group leader/teacher writes a review 

about the trip on Reevoo. 

Other teachers can read these independent 

reviews. 

CLICK HERE to see what teachers think of our trips or visit our website at adaptabletravel.co.uk 


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RIP HOODIES 

Make your school trip memorable with our 

fantastic range of school trip hoodies for 

£20ppp. 

Create your CUSTOM hoodies with personalised 

initials. With a huge range of colours and 

designs to choose from you can be involved 

in the full design process so your hoodies are 

special for you and your trip. 

We also offer custom 

t-shirts or polos for 

your group. 

Upgrade your hoodies 

Embroidered Logos £3ppp 

Zip up hoodies £2ppp 

Two Tone hoodies £2ppp 

FIND OUT MORE > 

Robert Blake College - Paris 


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