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STEM trip to CERN Arden

All about Diverse School Travel.

ABOUT GENEVA & CERN

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YOUR TOUR OPERATOR SUMMARY

Destination information: where we are going and why. 4 days packed-full of exciting activities! Recap of the most important details.

YOUR ITINERARY

ABOUT GENEVA & CERN

Why Geneva?

ABOUT GENEVA & CERN

• Geneva is a gem of a city, set on the shores of Europe’s

largest Alpine lake.

• Geneva is home to many international organisations

including CERN.

• The boat cruise on Lake Geneva is a real highlight of the

trip and provides fantastic photo opportunities!

• Public transport is excellent and all schools are given a

Geneva Transport Card that entitles them to unlimited free use of all public transport.

• So getting around this compact city is safe and a breeze!

About Geneva

ABOUT GENEVA & CERN

Why CERN?

ABOUT GENEVA & CERN

Permanent exhibitions – Microcosm & Universe of Particles

ABOUT GENEVA & CERN

Guided Tour with a resident expert!

ABOUT GENEVA & CERN

ATLAS building

ABOUT GENEVA & CERN

Your Itinerary: Day 1

DAY 1 Thursday 25th January 2018

16:25 – Meet at coffee shop just inside main entrance at Birmingham International Airport. Flight No: EZY1498 Boarding cards and passports will be handed out before security. Passports are retained by students for the duration of the visit (lockers available in rooms). 18:25 – Flight to Geneva. 21:10 – Flight arrival at Geneva Airport and transfer by train to Geneva. The accommodation is within a 10 minute walk from the train station. 22:15 – Arrive accommodation: Geneva Youth Hostel is the first choice for school accommodation!

YOUR ITINERARY

Your Itinerary: Day 2

DAY 2 Friday 26th January 2018

07:15 – Breakfast at accommodation. 08:16 – Transfer by tram to CERN. 09:00 - CERN guided tour. This visit lasts three hours, and a resident expert will be an engaging and informative guide to research at CERN. 13:00 – Lunch at CERN restaurant. Please allow CHF15-18 per person, payable in cash. 14:00 – Visit the permanent exhibitions “Microcosm” to explore the mysteries of the universe and “Universe of Particles” to learn more about the Big Bang! 15:30 – Transfer by tram back to Geneva. 19:00 – Enjoy a traditional Swiss fondue to the tune of a live folkloric band that’ll oompah throughout the dinner hour! Includes fondue, sausage, chips, ice-cream and a soft drink.

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Your Itinerary: Day 3

DAY 3 Saturday 27th January 2018

08:30 – Breakfast at accommodation. 10:00 – Visit The Museum of Natural History: frogs, toads and indigenous birds, Lucy and the dinosaurs, the Arctic and the Antarctic. Don’t miss any of its mysteries! 13:00– Explore Geneva’s picturesque Old Quarter and buy some lunch. 15:30 – Visit Musée d’art et d’histoire, one of Switzerland’s most important museums, with a collection that boasts over half a million

• bjects.

18:30 – Dinner at the hostel. 19:45 – Transfer by tram to the bowling alley. 20:30 – Ten-Pin Bowling : enjoy a fun and relaxing evening at this bowling alley!

YOUR ITINERARY

Your Itinerary: Day 4

DAY 4 Sunday 28th January 2018

08:30 – Breakfast at accommodation. Check out and bags to be left at hotel. 10:30 – Enjoy a pleasant cruise on Lake Geneva - don’t forget to take pictures! 12:00 – Visit the History of Science Museum and admire its collection

• f historical scientific apparatus.

13:00 – Pick up some souvenirs along Geneva's waterfront and stroll around the beautiful Park Moynier to see the iconic Jet d'Eau. 14:30 – Collect bags and transfer by train to the airport. 16:45 - Flight back from Geneva to Birmingham International Airport. Flight No: EZY1497 17:40 - Arrive Birmingham International Airport.

YOUR ITINERARY

Accommodation: Geneva Hostel

Diverse School Travel comprehensively audit all accommodation they use, ensuring that it adheres to the necessary high standards for fire safety, food hygiene and security. The Geneva Hostel is the first choice of accommodation for

• schools. It sits on the shores
• f Lake Geneva, just a short

walk from the main Cornavin rail station. Student Rooms

• Private student rooms: you will have 2x

7 bed, 1 x 6 bed and 1 single room.

• Individual night-lights
• Personal secure lockers
• Heating and air conditioning

YOUR ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation: Geneva Youth Hostel

Facilities

• Secure

luggage lockers are available

• Free Wi-Fi
• Laundry facilities
• Towels not provided so take one
• Restaurant

(vegetarian meals available)

• Students are given a key card for

access to room, personal locker & shower room (gender specific)

• Two games rooms (equipped

with TV, small library & table tennis)

YOUR ACCOMMODATION

Damages

• Guests are liable for any damages
• Room will be inspected upon our arrival to check for

any damage

• Rooms will be inspected upon departure and any

damage caused by our students will be discussed with parents/guardians to cover charges

About Diverse School Travel

• Over 20 years’ experience of organising school trips.
• Highest standards of safety and security (STF).
• ABTA and ATOL bonded for complete financial

protection .

• Their LOtC Quality Badge is our assurance that our

trips will always enrich your child’s education.

• 24 hour emergency helpline while the group is away.
• They have an intimate knowledge of our

destinations.

• Dedicated bilingual (at least!) Travel Consultant looks

after our every need.

YOUR TOUR OPERATOR

What next?

• You must wear appropriate footwear at CERN. Flip flops,

sandals and heels are not allowed.

• Remember to bring a camera for the boat cruise and also

for CERN as you are allowed to take pictures!

• Take some Swiss Francs for lunches and for any souvenirs.
• Each student allowed 1 piece of hand luggage for the flight.
• Toiletries must be packed in a transparent plastic

bag and not exceed 100ml.

• There is no weight limit for the cabin bag but it must

be no bigger than 56 X 45 X 25cm.

SUMMARY

• Bring a towel – remember you only have hand luggage so not a bath

sheet!

• Bring a Swiss adaptor plug (different to European ones)
• Students will need spending money to buy lunch each day (we suggest
• approx. £15 minimum (of Swiss Francs) per day for lunch. Also, money

for dinner on Sunday evening and also for souvenirs and any other drinks/snacks other than those provided.

• Medical Care Plans – we will take copies. Remember to bring any

medication needed for the trip. Students should carry their own medication – please consider hand luggage restrictions.

• Mr Smith – emergency telephone number 07866 727523 and Dr Hayes

07969 200680 (will be available from 14:30 on 25/1/18 until students collected at Birmingham Airport on Sunday.

• Arden UK Contact (emergencies only) 07907 260967 (Mrs Robinson)
• Twitter @_Cern18

Thank you. Have a fantastic trip!