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What your trip includes…All tours

Fully comprehensive personal insurance cover - unless the Local Authority/School policy is preferredResort representation on requestNo currency surchargeStudy materials

Coach toursReturn travel from your school (England and Wales) to your destination plus use of the coach during your stay, limited only by compliance with driver hoursFerry crossings - Eurotunnel on requestFull board accommodation including packed lunch1 free place per 8 paying passengers

Air toursTransfer to UK airport (England and Wales only) based on 30 full paying passengersReturn !ights from a London area airport (possible supplement from regional airports) including all taxes and chargesTransfer from airport to resort and returnFull board accommodation1 free place per 10 paying passengersFlights booked through ACC with full ATOL protection.

What is not included...Drinks with meals except breakfast or as agreed at time of quotationMeals en-route

Welcome to Let us introduce ourselves!Inspired Travel is an independent tour operator that was established in 2004. In the intervening period we have worked to provide quality tours that deliver the trip that you want. We have considerable experience in the organisation of school educational tours; indeed as former teachers we have been in your position and understand not only your expectations but also the pitfalls that you want to avoid.

Year after year we have listened to what you have said and have worked to compile packages that you want. We recognise the need to be !exible and so we are able to build the package with the aspects that will make your trip memorable; we also prefer to offer a few destinations well rather than make a poor effort in many!

We know our destinations and will offer sound advice for your group. We aim to offer a friendly, informed and professional service and involve you every step of the way.

Financial Security... guaranteed.In order to comply with the Package Travel, Package Tours and package Holidays Regulations 1992, all monies paid are "nancially protected in the event of our suppliers failure or the collapse of Inspired Travel Limited.

We take this very seriously.

As members of the Travel Trust Association all of your funds are held in a trust account until your holiday has been completed. This means that you can travel safe in the knowledge that you are 100% "nancially protected until you return from your trip. The Trust is administered through NatWest Bank.

Tel/Fax: 00 44 (0)1527 559375Mobile: 07802 828 277Website: www.inspiredtravel.net

Inspired Travel, 6 Rock Hill, Bromsgrove, Worcs. B61 7LJ

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AccommodationYouth Hostel in Ypres

Rooms for 2-6 personsTwin/single rooms for staffGames roomTeacher common roomEasy access for visitsThere are 3 Hostels offering the same standard - groups are allocated according to size and availability

BELGIUM

WW1 around Ypres

A sample itineraryDay 1 Depart from school for journey to Ypres. Visit Talbot House in Poperinghe*, arrive-settle in.

Day 2 In Flanders Fields Museum. Sanctuary Wood/Hill 62, Hooge Crater, Hell"re corner, Essex Farm Cemetary and Field Dressing Station

Day 3 1st Battle of Ypes at Messines, Hill 60, Tyne Cot, Passchendaele Memorial Museum, Langemarck

Day 4 German Cemetary. Menin Gate & Last Post

Day 5 Free time in Ypres to visit chocolatier or for shopping* Afternoon return to the UK

* This is dependent upon the distance of the school from the channel port.

This is a suggested itinerary only and can be of any length, combined in a variety of ways and be tailored to include the visits preferred. Quotation will be all-inclusive, based on the agreed itinerary.

Send us information about a local regiment or about indviduals and we will endeavour to incorpoate a visit to a relevant place if they were in the Ypres Salient.

Minimum numbersPrices are based on:

Coach tours - 40 paying persons

Air tours - 30 paying persons

For smaller groups we reserve the option to combine groups in order to keep prices realistic for all concerned.

For groups below 40 persons, travelling by coach, we will of course quote for your group, but please be prepared for higher costs that re!ect unoccupied seats.

Supplement for less than 40 - based on 49 seat

Paying Persons

£ Paying Persons

£

39 4 34 2138 7 33 2537 10 32 3036 13 31 3535 17 30 40

Coach sizesWe will quote according to the size of group requested, usually a 49 or 53 seat vehicle and occasionally a 36 seater. In the event of a large group we will arrange a double-decker but please be aware that on occasion the standard of vehicle is not as high as a single decker and that there is reduced luggage space.

Your free places guaranteeWe will have quoted for your trip based on the initial information received.

Once we have received your "rst and second deposits we will guarantee your free places on that basis. If your group size drops below the minimum numbers the group must still pay a small numbers supplement to cover the cost of empty coach seats.

Furthermore you are not able to guarantee extra free places by paying "rst and second deposits.

DepositsAn initial deposit of £80 for coach groups and £100 for !y groups.

A second deposit of £120 is due 8 weeks after the "rst and a third deposit of £120 is due 8 weeks after the second. The "nal balance is due 10 weeks prior to departure. Please note that the "rst two deposits are non-refundable.

Tel 01527 559375 Mob 07802 828277 Email [email protected]

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Our tours aim to enhance a student’s visit to the battle"elds. It is easy to provide itineraries that are run of the mill and the same as other companies but we like to go that bit further. We will use trench maps to understand the landscape, poetry, regimental and soldier’s diaries and letters to provide a thought provoking experience. All groups will be given the opportunity provide information about individuals for research, or why not take a few names off the local war memorial, or use the local regiment for research and bring the group a collective connection with the Great War?

AccommodationYouth Hostel

Capacity 1865 mins from centre of AlbertShared rooms for studentsAll rooms en-suiteGames room, study roomActivities nearby

Why visit the battlefields...To understand major events that shaped the Europe of todayTo appreciate the circumstances of major battlesBring the classroom aliveEasily accessible from most parts of the UKNumerous possibilities for visits - itineraries tailored to group preference and emphasis

What your trip includes...Tailor made, all-inclusive itinerariesVariable duration - its your choice.Easily accessible by coachHB accommodation as describedLunches available on request.All guides and entrance fees as statedInsurance with option to use school policy

FRANCE

WW1 around Albert and The Somme, Peronne and Vimy Ridge

An outline itineraryDay 1 Depart school for journey to France. Visit to Wellington. Quarry en route.* Arrival and settle in.

Day 2 Day in the Albert area. Evening swimming.

Day 3 Day in the Peronne Area. Evening in-house.

Day 4 Visit to Vimy Ridge, Serre and ND de Loret. Eve Bowling.

Day 5 Depart after breakfast for return to UK. Depending on the crossing time, there may be free time in Albert.*

* Subject to travel times and distance of school from port.

Possible visits: Albert, Beaumont Hamel and Newfoundland Monument, Thiepval Monument and Visitor Centre, Delville Wood, Poziers and the Tank Memorial, Ulstor Monument, Langueval, Vimy Ridge, Peronne, Shef"eld Memorial Park, The Lochnagar Crater, Notre Dame de Loret and Nolette sur Mer (Chinese Cemetary to workers on Picardy coast)

We realise that there are numerous combinations of visits and that to print just one could be misleading. Accordingly, the itinerary is merely outlined and some of the numerous options are listed. We will tailor the itinerary to your preferences and quote on an all-inclusive basis.

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AccommodationCentre de Commes

Centre de CommesOpen March-NovemberCapacity 48 students and 7 adultsRooms for 4 for students and twin rooms for teachers, all en-suite3 Rooms for diasabled studentsMeals are full board with either picnic or cold lunch.2 classrooms with internet access and electronic wipe boardFacilities: table tennis, table football, volleyball court, football pitch, lounge and staff common room, TV/DVD room

Centre Bon SejourLocated near Merville-FrancevilleAccess to sandy beachRooms for 2-4 students, all en-suiteLounge, barClassroomsFacilities: table tennis, pool, karaoke, mini-golf, sailing, swimming pool (not lifeguarded)

Annexed by the Roman legions and Viking adventurers, disputed for centuries by English and French Kings, beach-head for D-Day armies, Normandy is a crossroads where culture and ideas, artefacts and produce have met and mingled; making it ideal for a school group visit.

FRANCE

WW2 in Normandy

An outline itineraryDay 1 Arrive at the accommodation in time to settle in and for dinner. Depending upon time of travel, a local visit/activity may be possible.

Day 2 Morning visit. Lunch. Afternoon visit/activity. Eve: Bowling.

Day 3 Day visit in the local area. Eve: In-house

Day 4 Local visit/activity in the morning. Lunch. Afternoon travel back to the UK.

This is a suggested itinerary only and can be of any length, combined in a variety of ways and be tailored to include the excursions and visits that you require. Time can be made for school based workbooks and/or “diary time” can be incorporated into an itinerary. Any quotation will include excursion and entry fees as stated in the itinerary. We will provide a guide price for any additional visits/activities.

Possible visits: Day trip from: D Day Landings, Rouen, Falais, Caen

Afternoon trips from: Mont St Michel, Bayeux, Fougères medieval fort, Caen, Arromanches and more

Activities from: Bowling, local market, beach, aqua park, cinema, museum and local chateau guided tour, caramels factory, fromagerie.

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Roman civilisation !ourished in this part of southern France that was not too dissimilar to Latium, the region around Rome; the richness of this region in Classical times can still be seen today, and the area round the lower Rhone valley has "ne classical remains, including the amphitheatre at Orange, the Pont du Gard aqueduct, the arena at Arles, the remarkable Roman remains at Nimes, just outside modern-day Provence, and many more sites. Our tours combine guided tours and self-learning visits to any number of sites, depending upon the itinerary, bringing to life the Roman in!uence on this diverse and beautiful part of France.

AccommodationCentre La Manadiere

Capacity: 75 bedsLocated between Nimes and ArlesRooms for 2-4 persons, all en-suite - twin rooms for staffMeals FB with packed lunch on excursion daysFacilities include a small outdoor swimming pool (not lifeguarded), garden with terrace, games room, classroom

Why visit Provence...To appreciate the divers impact of the RomansTo understand more about Roman lifeBring the classroom aliveEasily accessible from most parts of the UKNumerous possibilities for visits - itineraries tailored to group preference and emphasis

FRANCE

Provence and the impact of Rome

A sample itineraryDay 1 Depart from school for overnight journey to France.

Day 2 Arrive at accommodation in time to settle in for dinner. According to time of travel, a local visit/activity may be possible.

Day 3 -6 Morning and afternoon visits or day excursion according to the itinerary. Evening activities may include a meal out, disco, bowing, water theme park, swimming etc.

Day 7 Local visit/activity in the morning. Lunch. Afternoon travel back to the UK.

Day 8 Arrive back at school.

This is a suggested itinerary only and can be of any length, combined in a variety of ways and be tailored to include the excursions and visits that you require. Any quotation will include excursion and entry fees as stated in the itinerary. We will provide a guide price for any additional visits/activities

Possible visits: Day trip from: Avignon and Pont du Gard, St Remy de Provence and Les Baux, Nimes

Visits from: Aigues Mortes, Camargue, Arles, Les Baux, Perrier La Source, Rousillon, Le Thor, Fontaine de Vaucluse

Activities from: Ice skating, Reptilium, bowling, Aquarium, Local market, aqua park, cinema, museum and local chateau guided tour.

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Accommodation3* Hotel Monasterios de los Basilios

Walking distance from the city centreRooms for 2-3 persons, all en-suiteMeals FB with packed lunch - wine with dinner for the staffMeeting space, bar in the restaurant

Why visit Spain...Fascinating location, steeped in history!Well served by airports in the UKNumerous activities and visitsExcellent accommodation easily accessible to the cityFriendly hotels that welcome groupsResort representation on requestPossibility for smaller groups to share on some dates

What your trip includes...Tailor made, all-inclusive itinerariesVariable duration - its your choiceFlights to MalagaHB accommodation as describedLunches available on requestUK and continental airport transfersAll guides and entrance fees as statedInsurance with option to use school policy

The capital of Granada Province, Granada is situated between the Sierra Nevada mountains and the sea. The city is famous for its Arabic heritage, the Alhambra and the caves of Sacromonte.The narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed houses of the Albaicin are home to numerous small squares with terazas, perfect for watching the world go by. With summer temperatures that reach 40°C and mild winters, Granada is a city that is ideal all year round and makes an ideal destination for early or late season, April and October - we also have groups travelling in February that return with a tan, depending upon the week!

Granada and the Sierra Nevada

A sample itineraryDay 1 Depart from school with transfer to airport. Flight to Malaga. Transfer to hotel and settle in. Dinner.

Day 2 Guided visit to the Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces. Visit to the Arab Baths. Evening visit to the Arab Tea Houses.

Day 3 Half day tour of the Sierra Nevada and a guided, walking tour of the Albaicin. Evening: Flamenco lesson.

Day 4 Visit to the caves of the Sacromonte. Optional afternoon visit to the Cathedral and Arab markets with time for shopping.

Day 5 Depart after breakfast. Dependiing upon !ight times it may be possible to visit the caves of Nerja on the way. Onward transfer to school.

Our itineraries are totally !exible and can be of any duration. Content is de"ned in consultation with the group leader. Tours will quoted based on the agreed itinerary and all-inclusive.

SPAIN

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Accommodation3*+ Hotel Gardenia or similar

Located 7 min walk from town centreRelaxed friendly atmosphereRooms for 2-4, all en-suiteMeals FB with packed lunchFacilities: lounge TV area, meeting space

4* Hotel FloraSpacious elegant hotelLocated 7 min walk from town centreRooms for 2-4, all en-suiteMeals FB with packed lunchFacilities: meeting room, lounge, bar

Why visit Italy...Stunning scenery and steeped in history, a World Heritage CoastWide range and high standard of hotelsExcellent range of visits and excursionsResort representation, on requestPossibility for smaller groups to share on certain dates

What your trip includes...What your trip includes...Tailor made, all-inclusive itinerariesVariable duration - its your choice.Flights to NaplesFB accommodation as describedUK and continental airport transfersAll guides and entrance fees as statedInsurance with option to use school policy

ITALY

The stunning Sorrento peninsula has been designated a World Heritage Site and together with the Bay of Naples forming the backdrop to this exciting destination. Dominated by Mount Vesuvius, the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum have been preserved as a snapshot in time; Sorrento is a bustling town and a "ne base from which to explore the region, including the Amal" coast and the Isle of Capri. This tour has been designed as a cross-curricular destination. The lovely climate of mild winters and hot summers make Sorrento an ideal year-round destination.

Sorrento and the Bay of Naples

A sample itineraryDay 1 Departure from school for transfer to airport. Flight to Naples. Depending upon arrival time it may be possible to visit the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

Day 2 Guided visit to Positano and Amal" along the Amal" Drive. Visit a local farm to see how olive oil and mozzarella cheese is made. Evening: Quiz.

Day 3 Guided visit to Pompeii. Continue to Vesuvius and walk to crater rim. Return to Sorrento via a visit to a pasta factory. Evening: Meal in a local Tratorria - pizza and gelati.

Day 4 Guided visit to Capri including a boat trip around the island On return visit a marquetry factory. Evening: Disco.

Day 5 Guided visit to Herculaneum. Visit to the amphitheatre at Pozzuoli with its complete underground rooms. Transfer to the airport for the return !ight to the UK.

Please note that the itinerary on the last day will depend upon !ight times.

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ITALY

Accommodation3* Hotel Frank

Family run, Air conditioningMeal FB with packed lunchRooms 2-4, all en-suite24h receptionComfortable, value hotel

3* Hotel Christian

100m from beachOutdoor poolRecently renovatedRooms 2-4, all en-suiteMeals FB with packed lunch24h reception

3* Hotel Portofino

120m from beachOutdoor poolClose to main streetRooms 2-4, all en-suiteMeals FB with packed lunch, includes wine for staff24h reception

What your trip includes...Tailor made, all-inclusive itinerariesVariable duration - it’s your choiceFlights to VeniceCoach travel also possibleFB accommodation as describedUK and continental airport transfersAll guides and entrance feesCompany insurance or school policy

Built on 116 islands and connected by 409 bridges, this stunning city appears to !oat on water. Venice, or the Divine Republic, is home to magni"cent architecture and one of the world’s greatest art collections. Best explored by vaporetto (water bus) and on foot Venice is an ideal destination year round, although those in the know visit out of season, avoiding the crowds and the heat. Lido di Jesolo on the Venetian coast makes the ideal, value for money choice for schools visiting Venice. Less than 50km from Venice, Lido also has all the leisure amenities of a modern resort, including a wide sandy beach providing excellent, safe bathing.

The splendour that is Venice

A sample itineraryDay 1 Depart school for journey to Italy or !ight to Venice. Transfer to the hotel in Lido di Jesolo, settle in. Dinner.

Day 2 Take the boat across the lagoon. Guided visit to St Mark’s, Doge’s Palace and The Bridge of Sighs.

Day 3 The Ghetto, Accademia Gallery, Santa Maria delle Salute.

Day 4 Visit to the islands - Burano, Murano and Torcello. Free time in Venice - shopping or Aqualandia.

Day 5 Depart after breakfast for return to UK. A local visit/activity may be possible according to travel times.

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GREECE

AccommodationUnlike other educational tours on offer elsewhere, all our hotels are A class standard. Throughout the tour meals are provided on a full board basis with lunches being taken at local tavernas - a perfect way to get immersed in the local atmosphere - and dinners are at the hotels. Rooms for students are for four persons all with en-suite facilities; there are twin and single rooms for teachers. Accommodation for Athens is based in Glyfada with further accommodation in Delphi and Selianitika for Corinth and Myceane. All hotels offer spacious public areas, bar, restaurant and accessibility for the antiquites.

Why visit mainland Greece...Breathtaking destinations, steeped in history, World Heritage SitesHigh standard of hotelsLarge variety of excursions and visitsExcellent value for moneyResort representation, on request Possibility for smaller groups to

share on certain dates

What your trip includes...Tailor made, all-inclusive itinerariesVariable duration - it’s your choiceFlights to AthensFB accommodation as describedUK and continental airport transfersAll-inclusive quotationCompany insurance or school policy

In the clear bright light under the heat of the Aegean sun, it is not dif"cult for the imagination to bring alive the tales of Classical Greece. Largely unchanged for centuries, there are an astounding number of ancient sites in stunning locations. The general rush of modern Athens; the shimmering ocean, olive groves, and charming villages along the Peloponnese coastline; the splendour and mystery that is Delphi; the fascination of Olympia - and too many sites for any itinerary to totally encompass, means this is a destination to return to again and again...

Athens and the Mainland - Ancient Civilization

A sample itineraryDay 1 Depart school for transfer to airport. Flight to Athens. Transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight.Day 2 Visit the Acropolis and Acroplis Museum, Plaka/Monastiraki. Return to the hotel for dinner.Day 3 Visit to Corinth Canal, Epidaurus and Mycaena - overnight at Hotel Kanelli Beach at Selianitika.Day 4 Visit to Delphi. Overnight at Hotel Zeus in Delphi.Day 5 Transfer to Athens. Visit the Archaeological Museum. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Glyfada hotel.Day 6 Departure for the airport for !ight to the UK. Onward journey to school.This itinerary can be lengthened or shortened according to preference. Content to be agreed and quoted all-inclusive.

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GREECE

AccommodationOur accommodation is located along the northern coast at either Gouves or Analipsi. All hotels are A class.

Rooms for 2-3 persons, all en-suiteSelf service meals - breakfast and dinner. Packed lunch.Spacious public areasBar and Meeting spaceSwimming pool (not always lifeguarded)Easy access for excursions and visits

Crete is an island with a coastline of 1,000 km with numerous coves, bays with sandy beaches and peninsulas, is the "fth largest island in the Mediterranean and the largest in Greece. The island is historically important as the home of the Minoan civilization with important archeological "nds at Knossos, Phaestos and Malia. However, it is more than this! The island has considerable diversity in both its landscapes and its more recent history with strong in!uences from the Roman, Venetian, Byzantine, Ottoman Empires and the Battle of Crete during WW2. This is an island with plenty to offer!

What your trip includes...Tailor made, all-inclusive itinerariesVariable duration - it’s your choiceFlights to HeraklionFB accommodation as describedUK and continental airport transfersAll guides and entrance fees as statedInsurance with option to use school policy

Why visit Crete...Stunning scenery and steeped in history, World Heritage sitesHigh standard of hotels throughout stayExcellent variety of guided visits Excellent value for moneyResort representation, on requestPossibility for smaller groups to share on certain dates

Minoan Crete - Island of wonderful diversity

A sample itineraryDay 1 Depart school, transfer to airport for !ight to Heraklion. Dinner and overnight. Guided visit to Knossos depending on !ight times.

Day 2 Visit Lisithi Plateau and Dikti Cave. Continue to Thrapsano for pottery making and return via Peza for wine tasting.

Day 3 Guided visits to Roman Gortys and Minoan Phaestos. Matala. Evening bowling in Heraklion.

Day 4 Guided visit to Elounda and theold leper colony on Spinalonga. Coninue to olive oil maker and Aghios Nikolaos. Typical Cretan evening with dancing.

Day 5 Western Crete- Monastery of Arkadi, Rethymno and Venetian Chania. Meal out in Greek Taverna.

Day 6 Depart for airport for return !ight to UK. Half day in Heraklion possible according to !ight time.

It is possible to extend/shorten the itinerary as preferred. An addition may be a gorge walk.

Tel/Fax: 00 44 (0)1527 559375Mobile: 07802 828 277Website: www.inspiredtravel.net

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