Travelling to the heartland cities of Eastern Europe is no longer an unrealistic ambition for UK schools, in fact it is very much an affordable reality. With a world growing in Global travel, and the European Union providing easy access to other part of the continent, parts of the East such as Prague, Krakow, St. Petersburg, etc. where until recently untapped cultural and educational havens unknown to most in the west. As a tour operator specialised in independent travel, Eastline have for over 10 years been offering schools throughout Europe the chance to experience the trip of a lifetime to these regions, and due to recent expansion of affordable air travel, we are now delighted to be able to offer the same opportunities to schools throughout the UK. We pride ourselves in in-depth knowledge of not only the historical, political and cultural peculiarities of the regions, but also in a wide spectrum of activities and topics that are of interest not only to language, history and geography teachers, but to literature, music and art teachers as well. Each trip we provide is unique as through consultation with teachers we cater to the individual needs and wishes of their school group. Therefore each group is given the choice of tours, excursions, activities etc. in which to choose from, building their own package. Travelling to foreign countries an be daunting for anyone, especially when caring for a group of students, however our professional guides are there to make your trip worry-free and help you with anything you may need. Be it from arranging transport from the airport to hotel, taking you on a guided walking tour of the city, or escorting you to sights out of town, or simply explaining local customs. Regarding safety, we are proud to have maintained a first class record when it comes to school trips. All of our hotels are securely in or around the centre of the city and are not only selected for their quality and value, but also for their security and comfort. Eastern European cities also have a famously low crime rate compared with their western counterparts so even though it may be a place unfamiliar to you, we are sure you will feel at home with the friendly and safe atmosphere.
Eastern Europe offers a wealth of unparalleled culture. From the concert halls of Prague where Mozart first performed some of his masterpieces to the chilling concentration camps such as Auschwitz in Krakow. The comprehensive list of excursions and activities we offer cannot be done justice by simply a mention, and similarly no amount of reading will compare to the feeling you get from experiencing these places. Please browse through our Culture/Leisure section to see a full list of possibilities we would like to make a reality for you.