nst psychology & sociology experiences 2015/16

Psychology & SociologyExperiences2015/16

There’s No Substitute for Being There…

What You Can Expect in 2015/16

...and that’s why we’ve been helping to create tours which educate, inspire and enable children to develop a sense of independence for more than 45 years.

You can rest assured that your tour with us will be as unique as your group itself, and will enhance your curriculum, help to inspire students’ classroom studies, and have a positive impact on their coursework and exams too.

If you’d like to learn a little more about NST and how we can help to make your entire travel experience run smoothly, just take a look at the following pages.

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Forensic Psychology LecturesExplore the fascinating world of criminal psychology in NST’s exclusive hands-on 90-minute sessions. New for 2015/16 - Hacking the Brain: Neurolaw & Crime – enter the world of ‘neurolaw’ where neuroscience - or brain science - and forensics, meet. Also, Breaking Mad: Right, Wrong & the Ethics of Psychology – where students will strap into their time machines to witness both the proudest and most questionable moments in the history of psychology. Equally divided into a lecture and a practical element, the selection of sessions can also be tailored to your group’s specific curriculum requirements.

Mental Health VisitsWe work hard to give your students the best possible learning experience during their trip. That’s why we offer mental health visits to help bring your psychology and sociology students’ learning to life and give them the opportunity to increase their knowledge and gain an invaluable insight into a career in psychology. Turn to page 7 to find out more.Our Expert Psychology ConsultantWe work closely with psychology consultant, Cara Flanagan, to ensure our experiences support what your students are learning in the classroom. Cara has written numerous A-level psychology textbooks and a series of research method books for several exam boards.

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Tours from a Name You Can TrustWe understand that teaching is a busy profession, so when you’re taking the time to arrange an impactful tour for your group, we know you expect something spectacular. It might reassure you to know that since 1967 we’ve been arranging expertly planned tours designed to open up children’s eyes to the world around them. In fact, we’re the travel company of choice for over 100,000 students every year.With NST, you’ll get your own dedicated Educational Tour Co-ordinator who’ll use their unrivalled destination knowledge and experience to create an itinerary that’s tailor-made, perfectly timed and meets your exact needs. You can learn more about NSTand what we offer at nstgroup.co.uk.

We’ve been totally committed to providing the highest possible standards for safety and financial security for over 45 years.By booking with us you’ll have the reassurance of our externally verified Safety Management System. In plain English, this means we provide you with 24-hour emergency cover, audited accommodation and transport, a wide choice of assessed excursions, and group leader preview visits.

We’re an assured member of the School Travel Forum, and we’re also one of the first UK educational travel companies to have been awarded the LOtC Quality Badge. You’ll have financial protection from the moment you book, to your safe return with NST, because we are fully protected through ABTA and ATOL too.To find out more about what all this means for you, visit nstgroup.co.uk.

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Take a Trip OnlineIf you’d like to learn more about your chosen destination, lots of information can be found on our website and within our downloadable subject brochures too. Simply visit nstgroup.co.uk and select your subject and destination to find:

We offer a range of options to get you to and around your destination – and back home again – with ease. Our experts will time your travel arrangements into your itinerary to ensure a smooth journey from start to finish. Executive Coaches: Available from any location in the UK and fitted with seatbelts, toilet facilities, air conditioning, DVD and reclining seats. Channel Crossings: We can arrange a variety of ferry crossings, as well as Eurotunnel travel, all at great prices for your group. Rail: A convenient travel option for small groups, ideal for connections to Eurostar, major airports and travel to many city destinations.

Flights: We can arrange for your group to fly from a range of UK airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible. We can also secure your seats on any airline with an initial deposit of only £80pp to European and £100pp to worldwide destinations. An NST representative will also meet you at your UK departure airport and help you at check-in. Plus, if you book a coach transfer to take you home, upon landing at your UK airport you’ll be met by an NST representative who’ll escort you through immigration, baggage claim and customs, then take you to your waiting coach.

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A Place to StayWe offer the widest choice of group-friendly accommodation to suit different ages, budgets and preferences – selected for its value and experience in looking after the needs of school groups. You can download full accommodation descriptions at nstgroup.co.uk.

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The Very Best Value Possible

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Early Booking Discount

Book by 31st May 2015 & save £20pp on all long haul tours

& £10pp on all European tours.

Prices, Information, Accuracy, Terms & Conditions All prices and information shown in this brochure are subject to availability, can be withdrawn at any time without notice and are correct at time of going to print (March 2015). Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information and prices at time of printing, regrettably errors and changes do occasionally occur. You must therefore ensure you check all details of your chosen arrangement including the price, with us at the time of booking. Entrance fees for some visits may be payable locally. Public transport charges are not included in the prices shown and must be paid locally. In some instances a booking fee may apply to services provided by NST.Flight tours: Flight supplements may apply. The air holidays & flights shown are ATOL Protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. ATOL 3606.Coach tours: Zone A - Beds, Berks, Bucks, East & West Sussex, Essex, Gtr London, Herts, Kent and Surrey. Zone B - Cambs, Hants, Norfolk, Northants, Oxon, Suffolk, Warks, West Mids, Wilts. Zone C -Derbyshire, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire, Lincs, Notts, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire. Zone D - Cheshire, Cumbria, Devon, Lancashire, North Lincs, Somerset, Wirral,Yorkshire. Zone E - Cornwall, County Durham, Gwynedd, Flintshire, Monmouthshire, Northumberland, Pembrokeshire, Powys.Loyalty Reward: £5 discount per paying person for UK, European & long haul travel. Offer is available in the first consecutive year of travel onwards to the school or college taking the same subject based tour. A minimum stay of 3 nights is required for long haul travel and 1 night for UK & European travel. Maximum discount available is £5 per person.Inspection/Preview Visits: In order to provide further peace of mind for your school visit, we offer 2 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation for 2 people in a twin room free of charge at, or near to, your booked accommodation. This enables you to plan your visit and answer any queries on your own risk assessments. Please contact us for further details and eligibility.Early Booking Discount: £20 discount per person for travel to USA, China, Turkey, Russia, Morocco & India for bookings made before 31/05/2015. £10 discount per paying person for travel to all our European destinations (excluding the UK) for bookings made before 31/05/2015. To qualify for the saving all departures must be after 01/09/2015 – a minimum stay of 1 night is required. Early booking discount is not applicable to transport only and transport and accommodation only packages. Offer is only applicable to enquiries made from 24/02/2015 onwards.Please visit www.nstgroup.co.uk/tour-downloads for full terms and conditions.

The Pound recently climbed to its strongest level against the Euro in more than seven years, and we’re passing on the savings to you.This budget boosting news means that now is a great time to book. We’ll build you a tailor-made itinerary that’s based on today’s prices, so you’re guaranteed to get the very best value possible. Take advantage and create your next school trip to Europe today.

Any size of group can take advantage of our early booking discount, offer excludes UK trips.

Secure Your SeatsNST can secure your seats on any airline with an

initial deposit of only £80pp to European and

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Free PlacesWe offer a generous free place ratio of

1 in 10 for air travel and 1 in 8 for coach travel.

Loyalty Reward Save £5pp from your first consecutive

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A visit to the capital city offers immense value to psychology and sociology students and is an ideal way to boost AO1 and AO2 grades. We can tailor an itinerary to suit your group’s exact requirements, including travel, accommodation, visits and meals. From our exclusive mental health visits to a Jack the Ripper walking tour, you can cover a wide range of key study topics in and around central London.

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Our Expert’s IntroductionLondon offers an array of psychological experiences ranging from specialist museums to mental health visits, zoos or even a ghost tour. There are lots of opportunities for fabulous extra-curricular activities when you and your students can let your hair down! Choose from the wide range of possible activities or suggest your own ideas and we’ll do our very best to accommodate them.

Freud MuseumThe home of Sigmund Freud and his family until 1982, this museum helps students to understand Freud’s approach and aids exam knowledge. Students can explore Freud’s life and work, step into his consulting room (including the world-famous couch), watch ‘Home Movies’ of Freud and his family, and discuss his work with a member of the museum’s education team at times when the museum is closed to the general public. The museum can provide your group with tailored discussion sessions on a range of psychoanalytic topics. Self-guided audio tours are also available during usual opening hours. New from summer 2015, groups will be able to explore his approach to the mind through a new series of short educational videos.

The Holocaust Exhibition at the Imperial War MuseumThe informative Holocaust exhibition at the Imperial War Museum uses historical material to tell the story of the Nazi persecution of the Jews and other groups before and during World War II. An audio tour and tailored teaching session will enable groups to focus on key psychological topics such as prejudice and social influence. We highly recommend this visit. A café is also available on site for lunch, if required.

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Study Themes✔ Memory

✔ Research & Treatment Methods

✔ Social Development & Influence

✔ Intelligence & Learning

✔ Health & Clinical Psychology

✔ Psychopathology

✔ Prejudice & Ethics

✔ Depression, Stress & Addiction

✔ Dysfunctional Behaviour

✔ Fear

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Mental Health Visits BETHLEM MUSEUM OF THE MIND

Bethlem Hospital is Europe’s first and oldest institution to specialise in mental illness. The hospital museum, Museum of the Mind, has relocated to Bethlem Hospital site, and the new premises include a dedicated learning space, permanent exhibition, temporary exhibition gallery and archive search room.

Self-guided visits are available for school groups. These 90 minute sessions include a short introductory talk and a visit to the museum which now includes sections on labelling and diagnosis, freedom and constraint, temperament, treatments and recovery. Teachers are welcome to make an advance visit and develop their own activities.

SLEEP ASSESSMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICE (SAAS)

These informative 90-minute sessions are delivered by an expert from SAAS and can focus on a range of relevant study themes, which can be tailored specifically to your group’s requirements.

Suggested topics include:• Sleep disorders (insomnia, sleepwalking & narcolepsy)• Sleep & the law• Dreaming (including Dement & Kleitman research)• The brain during sleep • Mental illness & sleep

Discussions will take place at a central London function room.

CENTRE OF CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPY WORKSHOPS

We now offer a fantastic range of exclusive psychology hypnotherapy workshops in central London. Sessions last 90 minutes and cover the followingstudy themes:

• Phobias • Stress/Anxiety • Fear • Depression (inc. suicide) • Sleep/Insomnia • Eating disorders

Some hypnosis can be included in the sessions (over 16s only). Call us to find out more.

The Psychology of a Magician (90 mins)

An exciting hands-on session based around the psychology of a magician with Dr Matt Pritchard, an award-winning magician, comedian and creative communicator. Take a closer look at what psychology teaches magicians and vice versa. You will explore how a working knowledge of the vision system and behaviour can be used to trick the eyes (perspective, retention of vision, change blindness, inattentional blindness, motion blindness etc.) plus how a magician can exploit the brain’s thinking to read and influence minds. There will be lots of opportunities to participate in simple magic tricks and experiments before returning home to test your skills on friends and family.

When Maths Meets Psychology (60 mins)

Thanks to TV shows like Derren Brown’s Tricks of the Mind psychology is as popular as it has ever been. But when maths meets psychology, as it often does, the combination can be fascinating. This is a talk about human intuition, how it can sometimes lead you astray, and how maths can help you to think critically and behave more rationally. On the way you’ll encounter a TV gameshow and some telepathy that is worthy of Derren Brown himself.

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The Old Bailey & Lincoln’s Inn Visit, Talk & Court sessions (14 years+) During your visit you will be given a short talk outside the Royal Courts of Justice before viewing the legal costume exhibition then later listening to a court hearing in a criminal appeal. Your group will then be taken to Lincoln’s Inn, where many of the country’s top barristers have their chambers. The tour finishes at the Old Bailey where your group will be given a talk about the history of the court. Each person will then be provided with a complete run down of cases taking place in all 18 courts, so groups can make an informed choice of which hearing to observe after a break for lunch.

Infamous Murders walking tourSix of the seven most famous murder cases in Britain from 1811 to 1911 took place in the East End. Walk through old atmospheric streets from the docks to Whitechapel, and you’ll see plenty of period photographs and drawings that bring the old East End back to life. Hear why so many famous murders happened here and finish with a look at the Krays, whose most notorious murder also took place here.

The Clink Prison MuseumDuring an educational tour of this unique and medieval prison, which dates back to the 12th century, your students will have the opportunity to handle original historical torture artefacts relating to crime and punishment used in the prison, witness the terrible conditions of the time, and learn of the prison’s involvement in many major events through audio and visual presentations and the colourful narrative provided by your guide.

The Royal Courts of JusticeSuitable for KS3-5, this exciting visit to the historic Royal Courts of Justice will have your group talking for weeks! You can choose from a wide range of quality learning experiences, including:

Court In Session - This two-hour session takes place in a working court room and around the courts. Students will: • Be introduced to the Royal Courts of Justice and what happens there • Prepare and enact a trial based on an ex-offender’s experiences • Explore roles in a court room and meet a legal professional where possible • Discuss and debate real sentencing options Motion To Appeal - This two-hour session takes place in a working court room and around the courts. Students will: • Be introduced to the Royal Courts of Justice and what happens there • Prepare for and debate an appeal case which has been heard at the Royal Courts of Justice (this can be a broader debate or one that focuses on a particular point of law) • Explore roles in a court room and meet a legal professional, where possible

Horrible Olde London walking tourThere’s persecution, hanging, drawing and quartering, burnings at the stake, grave robbing, the horror of the Great Fire, an infamous prison and its gallows, a scary ghost, traitors’ heads on gates, bear baiting, prostitution, a debtors’ prison, riots and other general unpleasantness.

Other crime and punishment visits in London include: • The National Archives • The Tower of London • Museum of London

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Exclusive lecturesForensic Psychology LecturesExplore the fascinating world of criminal psychology in these incredibly hands-on 90-minute sessions with Forensic Outreach. Equally divided into a lecture and a practical element, these can also be tailored to your group’s specific science curriculum requirements. Lectures include:Hacking the Brain: Neurolaw & Crime - NEW & EXCLUSIVE TO NSTImagine peering straight into the future: a lie detector that’s always right, because it uses an MRI machine, a blood test to predict human behaviour, and the ability to catch a criminal before they ever commit a crime. In this fascinating session, your students will learn about the world of ‘neurolaw’ where neuroscience - or brain science - and forensics meet. Building their own brain models, students will hypothesise what sort of information they could extract from the criminal mind.Breaking Mad: Right, Wrong & the Ethics of Psychology - NEW & EXCLUSIVE TO NSTFrom Charcot’s hysteria to the somewhat eyebrow raising theories of Sigmund Freud, students will witness both the proudest and most questionable moments in the history of psychology. Learn about the shocking truths underlying the witch trials in Europe, London’s infamous ‘Bedlam’ hospital, electroshock therapy and how modern psychology came to be. Then question the ethics of psychology, whether these techniques were justified and what this means for psychology today. Inside the Criminal Mind: Forensic Psychology - EXCLUSIVE TO NST From psychopathy, psychosis to no reason at all - why do criminals commit the crimes they do? In this fascinating session, students will dive into the psyche of forensic investigators, criminals and victims. Learn about the history of the discipline, the fallibility of eyewitness testimony, how to interrogate a suspect, how to diagnose a psychopath, how to tell the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath, and how to prevent someone from committing a crime. Students then read and decipher real-life serial killer notes before solving their own cases.Other session options include Fascinating Adventures in CSI, Careers in Forensic Science, Skull & Crossbones: Forensic Anthropology and much more! Call us for further details.

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Fear VisitsJack the Ripper Walking TourThis eerie yet informative evening activity led by expert guides provides an insight into the mindset of this renowned murderer and maps his trail of terror. A popular visit for Psychology groups, this 1¾ hour tour will thrill your students!

The Ghost Bus ToursDo not fear! All aboard the ‘orrible omnibus for a 70-minute ride around the dark side of London. London’s first ‘Fright Bus’ service combines on-board actors and technical trickery to create the scariest tour in town. A creepy conductor provides the commentary for this sinister sightseeing show, revealing haunted palaces, unmarked burial grounds and the skeletons in the capital’s cupboard. Tours depart in central London at 7.30pm and 9.30pm. Alternatively, a private tour can be arranged at any time at a reduced rate and with local pick up.

London Dungeons History is brought to life in chilling reality! The Dungeon will reinforce your students’ historical education in an accurate, dramatic and thought-provoking way. Your group will witness scenes of British history depicting human sacrifice, martyrdom, torture, witchcraft and many little known yet curious facts of the lives of our forebears. Go back to the Great Fire of London and be plunged into the heart of a searing inferno or take a dark boat ride in the role of condemned prisoners.

Graveyards and Vampires Walking TourThis walk tells you the story of vampires and other things that have something of the night about them. Visit some of London’s most interesting and historic burial grounds, cemeteries, graveyards and plague pits. Hear the story of vampires, Dracula, the Black Death, body snatchers, people buried alive, an old graveyard legend that turned out to be true and the grave robbing of one of London’s most famous men.

Centre of Clinical Hypnotherapy - Fear or Phobia WorkshopTake part in one of our exclusive fear or phobia workshops in central London with the Centre of Clinical Hypnotherapy. Here, students will gain an understanding of why and how fear and phobias manifest when we face change or are under stress. You will learn how fear works and why we react as we do and also explore the links between human and animal behaviour. Sessions last between 90 minutes and two hours. Some hypnosis can be included in the sessions (over 16s only).


The Museum of Brands, Packaging & AdvertisingWhat makes us buy certain products? Discover how well-loved brands have evolved through creative use of packaging and advertising and how we, the public, have evolved with them. Worksheets can be completed during the visit on topics including advertising, packaging and marketing. Evocative and inspiring, the museum houses a kaleidoscope of images and iconic brands and features over 12,000 original items.

Stadium toursTake a behind-the-scenes tour of one of London’s famous stadiums and consider the mindset of the players as they head out to compete. Tours available include Wembley, the Emirates, Stamford Bridge and Twickenham.

Natural History MuseumVisit the new Darwin Centre and watch a pre-booked 50-minute interactive film in the Attenborough Studio entitled 'Who do you think you really are?'. Afterwards, we recommend exploring the Human Biology gallery, which covers memory and how our memory functions.

Health Medicine visitsThere are a range of visits in London which will ignite your students’ interest in health medicine. Options include the Old Operating Theatre Museum, the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum and the Florence Nightingale Museum.

The Wellcome CollectionThe Wellcome Collection explores the connections between medicine, life and art in the past, present and future. The venue provides insight to anyone seeking to understand medicine and its role in society – past and present. Free guided tours of exhibitions are available for pre-booked groups.

The Jewish MuseumThis museum encourages understanding of the social psychology of the Holocaust, as well as the moral, spiritual and personal dimensions. Topics include family separation, the refugee experience and human rights. Students explore artefacts, documents and photographs, both as sources of evidence and as a starting point for unravelling personal stories. Tailor-made educational workshops available include Never Again Auschwitz, Witness the Witness and Faith & the Holocaust.

The Science MuseumThe Science Museum is packed with awe-inspiring exhibitions and engaging hands-on galleries. Here, areas such as Psychology: Mind Your Head - a small exhibition exploring some of the stories, tools and puzzles that have engaged British psychologists during the 20th century. The museum also offers a great selection of curriculum-linked schools events and shows, and stunning 3D films in their IMAX Cinema.

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THE ZIMBARDO CONFERENCEDr Philip Zimbardo is a Professor Emeritus at Stanford University. He has been described as ‘a legendary teacher’, someone with a gift of enthralling his audience and packing a powerful message.

His keynote speech for the conference is ‘My journey from creating evil to inspiring heroism’. Sharing his views on the nature of evil, Zimbardo will revisit the Milgram Obedience studies, his Stanford Prison Experiment, take us to the torture dungeon at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib, and describe why it is essential to understand not only individual temperament, but also situational forces, and powerful system influences that create, justify and maintain evil-generating situations.

Conference content and speakers subject to confirmation.

OTHER SPEAKERS INCLUDE:PROFESSOR DAVID WILSON - Saving Face Through Murder - Professor of Criminology at Birmingham City University. He recently presented the Channel 5 series Killers Behind Bars.

PHIL BANYARD - Who Am I? - Author, former Chief Examiner OCR and Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University.

CARA FLANAGAN - Validity & Ecological Validity - Author of A-level psychology books and experienced Senior Examiner.

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Science & Pseudoscience Conference This exciting conference aims to educate, entertain and enthuse your students, facilitating their understanding of science and increasing their motivation for studying psychology. NST's access to this popular event allows us to book your place at the conference as part of your school trip to London. Why not stay overnight in our choice of local accommodation and visit some of our other fantastic psychology highlights in London whilst you’re there?

Content and speakers (subject to confirmation) include:

• Psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman – The Luck Factor/The Psychology of Magic & IllusionRichard started his working life as a professional magician and currently holds Britain’s only Professorship in the Public Understanding

of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire. He frequently appears in the media, and has written over 60 academic articles and several books, including The Luck Factor and, current best seller, 59 seconds.

• Andrew Newton – HypnosisAndrew is one of the most successful and experienced hypnotists in the world. He

has over 5,500 public and television appearances under his belt and has hypnotised

more than 55,000 people over 30 years. Andrew originally taught Paul McKenna and

inspired a host of others. His dynamic approach has earned him the reputation of

being one of the world's foremost experts in hypnosis.

• Phil Banyard – Science and PseudosciencePhil is a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University and former Chief Examiner for OCR.

• Mike Cardwell – The ‘Science’ of AttractionMike is a Senior Lecturer at Bath Spa University and former Chief Examiner for AQA.

• Cara Flanagan – In Defence of Lab ExperimentsCara is a widely published author of A-level psychology books, experienced senior

examiner and conference speaker.

This conference will also be taking place in Manchester on 10th November and in Edinburgh on 24th November 2015.

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Karl Marx Walking TourTake a 2-hour walk through the life, times and ideas of Karl Marx. Visit the places in and around Soho where Marx lived and worked, and hear the extraordinary tale of this man who would change the world. Your expert guide will combine their extensive knowledge with the entertaining style of a storyteller as they explain the intellectual influences of the time and delve into the secrets Karl Marx’s ideas. The tour gives a full biography of Karl Marx and his family from his early years, his studies, his revolutionary journalism, his hopes, dreams, ailments and tragedies, as well as reviewing his political and intellectual influence. You can also hear about Engels, his friend, co-thinker and fellow revolutionary.

Highgate Cemetery: Karl Marx’s Burial & Memorial Site TourTake a private group tour of these tranquil grounds situated in the heart of London. In the East Cemetery, lies the grave of Karl Marx with a monument featuring a gigantic bust. Since then, many people who have been inspired by his thinking have been buried nearby. Ironically his ideological antithesis, the liberal political theorist Herbert Spencer (1820-1903), is buried almost directly opposite.

The V&A Museum of Childhood - with Sociology Session

Visit this fantastic museum’s exhibitions and explore a broad range of subjects relating to childhood, fashion, play and social issues. Major exhibitions, such as War Games, are large and feature around a hundred objects, interactive interpretation and multimedia. For A-level sociology groups, hour-long talks are available in the afternoons on ‘The Social Construction of Childhood’. Tailor made sessions can be requested and provided where available.

London, Sugar and Slavery Exhibition at the Museum of London DocklandsVisit this permanent exhibition that examines London’s involvement in transatlantic slavery. In the setting of this historic sugar warehouse, challenge long-held beliefs that abolition was initiated by politicians and be touched by the real objects, personal stories and vibrant art and music that have left their legacy on the capital today.

Speaker’s Corner SessionSpeakers’ Corner is central to Britain’s social and political history, and it remains the world’s most famous location for open-air oratory. This event looks at basic concepts of democracy and freedom, and examines how popular protest shaped the world we live in. We start with a lively and interactive speech at Speakers’ Corner and teach some of the key skills of public speaking. Participants will learn how to: prepare a speech, train and use their voice, and hold an audience. Led by an experienced speaker, students will also have the opportunity to deliver a speech at Speakers’ Corner themselves!

Suffragette Walking TourYour expert guide will meet you close to where the headquarters of the Women’s Social & Political Union once was, and the tour ends at Emmeline Pankhurst’s statue. Along the route, which takes in some of the best-known sights of London, you will learn about major events in which the heroes were Emmeline, Christabel and Sylvia Pankhurst, Kier Hardie, the ill-fated Emily Davison and others. Hear about the shocking conditions endured in prison, the horrors of force-feeding, and be touched by tales of their immense courage! The inspiring story continues through the First World War to the Suffragettes’ final victory. Walks can be tailored to your group in terms of content and start time.

Museum of London Collection: Suffragette MaterialThe Museum holds the largest collection in the world of memorabilia relating to the Women’s Social & Political Union, in its 1850-1940s collection, including Emmeline Pankhurst’s Hunger Strike Medal.

Billy Elliot the MusicalThis heart-warming and inspirational story of one young boy’s struggle to realise his dream also provides great discussion points on social class and more for your students. NST has great access to all of London’s top shows at fantastic group rates.

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Day 1 Morning departure from school Freud Museum visit and discussion sessionCheck into accommodation

Evening mealJack the Ripper walking tour

Day 2 Royal Courts of Justice tour - Motion to Appeal or Court in Session activityDeparture for return journey to school

Days 1 & 3 As above

Day 2 Centre of Clinical Hypnotherapy workshop Darwin Centre visit at the Natural History Museum Meal at Pizza Hut

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Visit nstgroup.co.uk for more information on the following subject tours in London:

• Art & Design • Business Studies • English & Drama • History• Media Studies • Religious Studies • Science • Maths

We offer a range of travel options, including executive coach, rail and flights, to suit your group's exact needs.

Flying home? When you book a coach transfer to take you home, upon landing at your UK airport you’ll be met by an NST representative who’ll escort you through the airport to your waiting coach. For more information, see page 4.

On our website you’ll find details of our most popular accommodation options in London, including:

• MEININGER Hotel London Hyde Park - only available with NST!

• Premier Inn Hanger Lane

To download full accommodation descriptions of your preferred choices, simply visit: nstgroup.co.uk

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Science & Pseudoscience Conference - 24th November 2015Turn to page 10 to find out more about this exciting conference and the range of high profile psychology speakers. This conference will also be taking place in London on 25th November 2015.

Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service These informative 90-minute sessions are delivered by an expert and can focus on a range of relevant study themes, which can be tailored specifically to your group’s requirements.

Suggested topics include sleep disorders (insomnia, sleepwalking and narcolepsy), dreaming (including Dement & Kleitman research), the brain during sleep and mental illness and sleep.

Edinburgh Zoo & Educational WorkshopsVisit this fantastic zoo and we can arrange on-site, tailored educational sessions. Options include 'Adaptations', 'Primate Behaviour' and 'Evolution'.

Murder & Mystery Walking TourLed by your tour guide, hanged highwayman, Adam Lyal, students will be given a spine-tingling insight into Edinburgh’s darker side, with costumed characters including infamous body-snatchers, Burke and Hare.

Camera Obscura & World of IllusionsEnjoy unique 360 degree panoramic views over Edinburgh and experience five floors of interactive, hands-on optical illusions and tricks.

Leisure visits• Edinburgh Castle • Royal Mile • Shopping on Princes Street• The Real Mary King’s Close


*Prices shown based on 40 paying passengers travelling March 2016, departing from England and Wales & is subject to availability. See pages 5 for terms & conditions.

2 days in Edinburgh from £119 *pp

Price includes: Half board accommodation, executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay, group travel insurance & 1 in 8 free place ratio.

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A visit to the Scottish capital provides schools in Scotland and Northern England with a great alternative to London. The educational visits combined with fantastic tourist attractions create both educational and memorable experiences. Edinburgh is undoubtedly a great value, year-round destination for psychology and sociology groups.

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Benefits of an NST Guide LecturerWhen you book an NST guided study tour, we will select a guide from our specialist team to meet your exact visit requirements. Whilst on tour, your guide will be with you to provide both local knowledge and educational support – helping you to get the most from your time outside of the classroom.

Our NST Guide Lecturers:✔ Have a strong background in teaching and are highly experienced and

knowledgeable educationalists✔ Will deliver detailed background information on all key visits, putting

them into context to allow consideration of key study themes ✔ Have an understanding of the needs of students and information delivery✔ Understand the pressures and requirements of Group Leaders✔ Have a proven track record of delivering excellent results

Guided Study Tours

Introducing our Expert Guide Lecturer...Cara is an experienced teacher and widely published author of A-level psychology text books. She regularly speaks at student conferences and presents CPD courses having been a senior

examiner for over 20 years. Cara is also available to accompany groups, subject to availability.

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Vienna is considered to be the city of dreams because it was home to Sigmund Freud and is the birthplace of psychoanalysis. In addition, it is a city linked with the atrocities of World War II, where cheering crowds greeted Hitler’s arrival in March 1938 and the destruction of the city’s Jewish community followed. We very highly recommend the services of an NST Guide Lecturer during your tour to provide in-depth background information and to help put visits into context, adding huge benefits to your experience.

Vienna

Our Expert’s IntroductionA visit to Vienna offers the opportunity to explore many psychological themes, from the most obvious (the birthplace of psychoanalysis) to a range of other cultural treats (art and music). A visit to any foreign city invites reflections on the cultural differences that exist and the effect that these have on our behaviour. The anti-Semitic feelings prior to the war can be explored to understand the nature of prejudice.

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Study Themes✔ Psychoanalysis

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✔ Conformity

✔ Prejudice & Discrimination

✔ Tyranny

✔ Ethics

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Sigmund Freud Museum Take a guided tour of Sigmund Freud’s former apartment and office, where you will see an exhibition documenting the life and work of the founder of psychoanalysis, as well as original furnishings, articles of daily use and antiquities from Freud’s collection. You will enter the rooms where new science was created and where Freud and his family spent 47 years from 1891 until 1938, when on 4th June, he was forced by the National Socialists to flee with his family into exile in England.

Original furnishings, including the waiting room, a selection from Freud’s collection of antiquities, and signed copies and first editions of his works provide a glimpse into Freud's biography, his cultural environment and the development of psychoanalysis. Unique film material showing the Freud family in the 1930s, is shown in a video room with a commentary by his daughter, Anna Freud.

Narrenturm (Fool’s Tower)Built in 1784, Narrenturm is Europe’s oldest building for the accommodation of mental patients. Its construction pointed to a new attitude towards the mentally ill – who began to be distinguished from the rest of society. Enjoy a fascinating one-hour guided tour covering the history of the Narrenturm, now home to the Federal Pathologic-Anatomical Museum.

The guided tour consists of information about the building’s time as a mental hospital and a walk through the fascinating pathological exhibits.

Combined Jewish Museum VisitsExcellent thoughtful tours are given at the three destinations below, providing much to reflect on about the city’s Jewish history and events of the World War II. We can arrange a combined guided tour of the three important sites below at a great value price.

• Jewish Museum – This museum provides an interesting picture of Jewish cultural and religious life in Vienna. In addition to permanent displays, including many religious and ceremonial items rescued from the Kristallnacht (anti-Jewish riots) in November 1938, its use of modern multimedia techniques also detail important figures and events in Jewish history.

• Judenplatz Area & Museum – The Judenplatz Museum provides visitors with an insight into Jewish life in medieval Vienna. Contained within the museum are the remains of a synagogue destroyed by fire in the 15th century, plus other exhibits relating to the Jewish religious and cultural life of the period.

• Stadttempel – This is the only synagogue of Vienna to survive the Kristallnacht, thanks to its design. Today, the synagogue is the main temple for a Viennese Jewish community of about 7,000 members.

Mozarthaus ViennaTake either an English audio tour or a tailored guided tour of the ‘genius’ Mozart’s apartment in Vienna and four exhibition floors. School classes are provided with comprehensive information on Mozart’s years in Vienna, which marked the high point in his creativity. Visitors can find out about the times in which Mozart lived and his most important works. Inside the apartment they may get an impression of how the Mozart family spent their lives.

Walking Tour of Key City Centre SitesOn this full day or half day walking tour you’ll visit St Stephen’s Cathedral, the centre of the medieval walled city. Your tour will continue on to the shopping area of Graben and the baroque splendor of Peterskirche, the Hofburg Imperial Palace, home of the Hapsburgs and the balcony where Hitler addressed several hundred thousand enthusiastic Austrians in March 1938. The tour isn’t complete without a walk on the Rigstrasse and a ride on a tram.

Josephinum Medical Museum Psychology Tour A tailor-made psychology-focused tour around this fascinating museum will showcase Vienna’s cultural heritage. The museum is part of the Medical University of Vienna.

Mauthausen Concentration CampTravelling by coach, groups can make the two-hour journey to visit this camp that was established August 1938 and where 100,000 people lost their lives. It was built by the SS to establish a concentration camp for men, in preparation for the impending war. The camp fulfilled two functions: to restrain opponents of Nazism by interning, torturing and killing them and also to exploit their labour to the utmost. Mauthausen was the only category III concentration camp in Austria, the classification with the most brutal detention conditions.

Students aged 14+ can either explore the memorial on their own using free audio guide systems, or a free guided tour can be arranged by NST.

Belvedere PalaceThe Belvedere Palace was home to Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand. The two palaces and gardens are spectacular and now house one of the greatest paintings in the world – Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss as well as other works by Secession artists.


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Riesenrad 'Prater Park'An ideal way to end a day! The ‘Prater Park’ is home to many rides, including the Reisenrad, which was once the largest Ferris wheel in the world. The park is open for visitors and all the rides and attractions are individually priced. A ride on the Reisenrad is highly recommended for unique views of Vienna.

BowlingThis is a popular evening activity for groups in the city centre.

Ice SkatingIn February and March, a popular skating arena is available to use outside the city hall.

Spanish riding schoolWatch the daily practice of the world famous Lipizzaner horses.

Christmas marketsDecember is a great time to visit Vienna with numerous Christmas markets around the city.

Café cultureHave lunch (or coffee) at the Café Central where the regulars include Lenin, Marx, Freud, Adler, Tito, to name a few. There are many other cafes and eating establishments around Vienna.

Leisure Visits

Vienna ZooThe oldest zoo in the world, Vienna Zoo was constructed in 1752 by Emperor Francis on the grounds of the family’s summer Schönbrunn Palace a short ride to the outskirts of Vienna on the Ubahn. It is one of only a few zoos in the Europe to have giant pandas. Tours are available.

St Stephen’s CatacombsUnder the cathedral are extensive tunnels with tombs of some of the Hapsburgs and bones from plague burials. You can also take a lift to the top of the South Tower or climb the North Tower (343 steps).

Museum Quarter - Natural History Museum An ideal place to spend your last morning. This oasis of culture and recreation includes the highly recommended Natural History Museum. Several art galleries are also available, which are free for student groups.

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On our website you’ll find details of our most popular accommodation options in Vienna, including:

• MEININGER Hotel Vienna Downtown Franz

• MEININGER Hotel Vienna Central Station


This is only a sample of our entire range, so for expert advice that’s tailored to your exact needs, speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

“Our guide for our psychology tour to Vienna, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and the students loved him.”Rosaria Lamagna, Gable Hall School

We offer flights from a variety of departure airports. Plus, when you book a coach transfer to take you home, upon landing at your UK airport you’ll be met by an NST representative who’ll escort you through immigration, baggage claim and customs, then take you to your waiting coach. For more information, see page 4.

Flexible Flight Options

Share the ExperienceTravel with a History group & save £££s.

Visit nstgroup.co.uk for more information.

Inclusive Vienna guided tour package prices from...Price (per person) includes: half board accommodation, return flights & airport transfers in resort, Guide Lecturer, visits shown, extensive group travel insurance & 1 in 10 free place ratio*

*Prices shown based on 35 paying passengers departing from a London airport & are subject to availability. Flight supplements may apply. Other departure airports are available. Entrance fees for some of the visits featured may be payable locally, but are included in the price shown. These guideline prices are based on the lowest prices available for each period. See pages 5 for terms & conditions.


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Day 2 Visit to the Sigmund Freud Museum Guided tour of Narrenturm (Fool's Tower) and exploration of central Vienna Evening meal

Day 3 Visit the Jewish Museum, Judenplatz Museum andHolocaust Memorial

Walking tour of the Old Town & Leopoldstadt (Jewish District)

A ride on the famous Ferris wheel in Prater Park and free time, followed by an evening meal

Day 4 Free time at the Natural History MuseumTransfer to airport for return flights to UK

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Evidence of war on Europe’s Jewish population in ghettos such as Podgorze, coupled with a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, will enable students to analyse the persecution which took place. Students can consider the topics of conformity and obedience in Nazi Germany, possible psychological profiles of those involved and even discuss actual experiences with a concentration camp survivor, or relative at the Galicia museum.

Krakow

Our Expert’s IntroductionThe city of Krakow offers some powerful experiences related to conformity and obedience. The Jewish ghetto (Kazimierz), Krakow Under Nazi Occupation Museum (which tells the story of wartime Krakow), and Auschwitz-Birkenau each demonstrate the power people can have over others. This fascinating destination offers the opportunity for students to reflect on human nature and enjoy a vibrant European city.

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Auschwitz-Birkenau Following the Nazi invasion of Poland in September 1939, Oświęcim was incorporated into the domains of the Third Reich. The town’s name was changed to Auschwitz and it became the largest concentration and death camp. Today, as a museum, Auschwitz serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors of Hitler’s tyranny and a guided visit will give students a fuller view of the terrible events and conditions, also allowing consideration of key study themes, including obedience, prejudice, tyranny and much more. Auschwitz is a one hour coach journey from Krakow and is a truly emotive and thought-provoking visit. 2015 sees the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the camp.

Kazimierz (Former Jewish District)This historic Jewish district was left deserted as residents were forced by Nazis to move to the Podgorze ghetto. Visit the old synagogues and the cemetery, as well as iconic Jewish sites and museums.

Podgorze (The Wartime Ghetto)In March 1941, the entire Jewish population of Krakow were crammed into this tiny ghetto as Nazi prejudice took hold. Also the location of Schindler’s Factory, students can explore the ghetto and consider the anti-Semitic events which took place here before large numbers of Jews were sent to labour and death camps.

Krakow Old TownNow a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the old town was entered by German forces in 1939. Museums, schools and theatres closed, arrests were made and synagogues were destroyed. The tyrannies continued until 1945 when the German army was forced to withdraw.

Around the Old Town SquareThe largest medieval town square in Europe is now a lively tourist spot and includes St Mary’s Church, the town hall tower and the Sukiennice (Cloth Hall).

Wawel HillIn a fortified position, 228m above sea level, overlooking the river and city are the castle (a former residence of Polish kings) and the cathedral. There are also archaeological remains dating back to 4th century to be seen here.

Krakow Under Nazi Occupation MuseumAlso referred to as the Schindler Museum, this visit not only tells Schindler's story but covers every aspect of the Polish and Polish-Jewish experience of occupation in a way that is hugely relevant to British students. We thoroughly recommend this excellent museum, made famous by Spielberg's film, Schindler's List.

Galicia Museum & WorkshopsPresenting Jewish history from a new perspective, this fascinating museum celebrates the Jewish culture of Galicia and commemorates the victims of the Holocaust through its moving photographic exhibition. During your visit, your students can take part in a choice of interactive workshops, including 'Choices Faced, Decisions Made: The Holocaust & Wartime Morality'. Groups can also take part in exhibition tours, lectures and much more.

Meet with a Concentration Camp SurvivorGroups have the invaluable opportunity to meet and speak with a concentration camp survivor or, a member of a survivor’s family. This is an incredible, poignant chance to hear moving eye-witness testimony and gain firsthand insight into life under Nazi rule. Common themes covered often include conflict, prejudice and the values of tolerance and understanding.


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Krakow & Berlin

Why not combine your tour to Krakow with some time in Berlin to follow the full story of the Holocaust and give your students a deeper insight into key study themes, such as conformity and obedience?

In addition to our single centre tours, we offer two-centre tours to Krakow and Berlin. Popular visits include:

✔ Neue Synagogue ✔ House of The Wannsee Conference

✔ Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp ✔ Ravensbrück Concentration Camp

✔ Introductory walking tour ✔ Religious Studies walking tour of Berlin centre

Call today for details of our tailor-made itineraries.

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“Our guide was exceptional with amazing knowledge. Efforts to engage and explain the history in a balanced and interesting way was outstanding. It was very well done and extremely informative. Overall, it was an excellent tour. Really well organised and it ran like clockwork, which made it an absolute delight. The support and hard work that went into this is very much appreciated and made the visit a highly valuable experience for all involved.”

Angela Webb, St James’ School

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We offer a range of travel options, including flights and executive coach (via ferry or Eurotunnel), to suit your group's exact needs.

Flying back to the UK? When you book a coach transfer to take you home, upon landing at your UK airport you’ll be met by an NST representative who’ll escort you through immigration, baggage claim and customs, then take you to your waiting coach. For more information, see page 4.

Flexible Transport Options


Visit nstgroup.co.uk for more information on the following subject tours in Krakow: • History • Religious Studies

Inclusive Krakow package prices from...Price (per person) includes: half board accommodation, return flights & airport transfers in resort, coach transportation as detailed, visits shown, extensive group travel insurance & 1 in 10 free place ratio*

*Prices shown based on 35 paying passengers from a London airport & are subject to availability. Flight supplements may apply. Other departure airports are available. Entrance fees for some of the visits featured may be payable locally, but are included in the price shown. These guideline prices are based on the lowest prices available for each period. See pages 5 for terms & conditions.


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Day 2 Guided walking tour of Krakow - Old Town Square areaEntry to the Schindler Museum & exploration of Kazimierz and Podgorze followed by a visit to Galicia Museum to meet with a Concentration Camp Survivor

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Day 3 Full day coach excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau including a guided tour Evening mealFree time in Krakow Old Town

Day 4 Free time for shoppingTransfer to airport for return flight to UK

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AccommodationPopular Options in KrakowOn our website you’ll find details of our most popular accommodation options in Krakow, including:

• Best Western Hotel Galicya

• Hotel Wyspianski

Downloadable Accommodation DescriptionsTo download full accommodation descriptions of your preferred choices, simply visit: nstgroup.co.uk


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The capital city of Germany is identified in most people’s minds with events of World War II, as home to the largest Jewish community in Germany and seat of Nazi power. The year 2013 marked the 80th anniversary of Hitler’s rise to power. However, arguably, more recent events have a greater effect on what you see of the city today – the effects of the Berlin Wall which divided the city for 28 years imposing a Communist regime on the residents.

Berlin

Our Expert’s IntroductionBeing in Berlin raises many questions in one’s mind, such as how a small group came to dominate a whole population. Such questions relate, firstly, to the Nazi era when Berlin was the location of the SS headquarters and the focal point of the National Socialist Movement. The questions also relate to the Communist era when a foreign government changed and suppressed the culture of Eastern Germany. The recent history of Berlin is still clearly evident and it is impossible to walk through the city without being continually made aware of its recent past.

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Nazi-Era VisitsHistorical Walking Tour of Key Nazi Sites When travelling with an NST Guide Lecturer, they can cover a number of key historical sites, placing them in the context of your curriculum and providing your group with full and colourful commentary. Key sites on your tour include:• The Reichstag • Brandenburg Gate • Holocaust Memorial • Hitler’s Bunker • Potsdamer Platz • Reich Air Ministry buildings • Unter den Linden • Topography of Terror • Checkpoint Charlie Museum • Bebelplatz (site of the book burning) • Neue Wache

Neue SynagogueWhen inaugurated in 1866, the New Synagogue on Oranienburger Strasse was one of the largest in the world and the most important in the city. Damaged during Kristallnacht, the building was destroyed during the war. The front section and dome were restored in the 1980s and now house a fascinating museum chronicling the history of the building and its congregation. There are particularly good sections on the 1930s and the wartime period.

Jewish MuseumTake a guided tour of this thought-provoking museum which chronicles the history of Jews in Berlin in a ‘mind-blowing building’ designed by the architect Daniel Libeskind. Exhibits look at life for Jewish people before the war and explore the personal experiences and life stories during the Holocaust. Here, you can also listen to interviews with people, held after the war had ended, asking them why they hadn’t acted to defend the persecuted.

Holocaust MemorialThe Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, created by architect Peter Eisenman, is an emotional and imposing addition to the landscape of central Berlin. The memorial’s 2,711 concrete slabs cover an area of 4.7 acres. Beneath the memorial is an information centre detailing the lives of murdered Jews.

German Resistance Memorial CentreSituated in the Bendlerblock, the former Wehrmacht building from which the July Bomb Plot was organised and where Stauffenberg and several of his co-conspirators were executed, this moving museum covers all aspects of opposition and resistance to National Socialism within Germany. A striking memorial to those executed on the night of 20th July stands in the courtyard where the event took place.

Berlin Bunker TourThis fascinating tour takes your students into the secret history below the city’s streets. During the tour, your group will visit a series of tunnels and bunkers beneath Gesundbrunnen U-Bahn station, providing them with a fascinating insight into the Home Front in Berlin during World War II as well as preparations made for nuclear attacks during the Cold War.

Topography of TerrorBuilt on the grounds of the former SS headquarters, take a guided or self-guided tour of this exhibition illustrating terrors and crimes of the Nazi era.

Olympic StadiumBuilt for the 1936 Olympics, this is an excellent example of Nazi architecture. This is where the black American athlete, Jesse Owens, won four gold medals, supposedly infuriating Hitler because of his race. Access to the adjacent bell tower offers an excellent vantage point to view the interior of the stadium and a panoramic view of Berlin. (Bell tower closed November to February.)

Berlin Gay MuseumPermanent and rotating exhibits document the history of gay Berlin from the heady days of the early 20th century, and persecution by the Nazis to the present day.

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Fall of Communism Guided Walking TourWhen travelling with an NST Guide Lecturer, they can cover a number of key historical sites, placing them in the context of your curriculum and providing your group with full and colourful commentary. The tour includes sites in and around Alexanderplatz, concentrating on the events of September to November 1989. Your group will also visit the former East Berlin, including the Zionskirche, Gethsemanekirche and the Bornholmer Bridge.

Wallmuseum-Haus at Checkpoint CharlieFeaturing exhibitions about the legendary border crossing point, this fascinating museum includes demonstrations of how individuals smuggled themselves across the border. Here, your group will have the opportunity to explore what drove some people to go along with the collectivist culture, and others to resist.

Berlin WallThe Bernauer Strasse Memorial allows students to see remains of the Berlin Wall as well as an exhibition on Berlin during the Cold War. The East Side Gallery is the longest surviving stretch of the wall (at nearly 1.5km long) and includes the work of various artists and political cartoonists.

DDR MuseumSituated in the city centre, one of the most interactive museums in the world offers fascinating insights into daily life in the DDR. Take a virtual drive round an East German housing estate in the Trabi simulator. See the methods used to change the collective mindset, such as collective potty training.

The Stasi Museum, NormannenstrasseAt the site of the Stasi Headquarters, groups can gain a vivid insight into the huge power that this organisation wielded over citizens of the DDR. Visit the exhibition which includes the offices of key staff and learn more about the events that led to the opening of the border.

Hohenschönhausen MemorialThis former political prison for people detained by the Stasi is now a museum which covers not only the Stasi period but its origins as a Soviet Special Prison from 1946-51 and provides groups with a very authentic picture of prison conditions in the DDR.

Sachsenhausen Memorial SiteSachsenhausen was one of the earliest and most significant concentration camps in Nazi Germany. The history of the camp from its origins, development and post-WWII use by the Soviet Union is told with detailed exhibitions as well as its physical remains.

Ravensbrück Memorial SiteSituated about 60 miles north of Berlin, the extensive remains of Ravensbrück (the principal women’s concentration camp) now houses collections and exhibitions chronicling all aspects of the camp’s history. Among the thousands executed here were female members of the British spy network S.O.E. including Violet Szabo.

Communist-Era Visits

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Leisure Visits

Meet with an Ex-Political Prisoner - Memories of the Cold WarA rare, memorable opportunity to discuss experiences firsthand with people who were there takes place at the Hohenschönhausen Memorial. We can arrange for a guided tour to be taken by an ex-political prisoner, providing a great opportunity to ask questions about how they came to be imprisoned here and what life was like both in the prison and outside.

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• Shopping on the Ku’damm • TV Tower, Alexanderplatz • Potsdamer Platz - shopping, IMAX cinema, restaurants • Bowling

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Support Share the ExperienceTravel with another subject group & save £££s.

Visit nstgroup.co.uk for more information on the following subject tours:

• Art & Design • Business Studies • German Language • History• Media Studies • Religious Studies



We offer a range of travel options, including flights and executive coach (via ferry or Eurotunnel) to suit your group’s exact needs.

Flying back to the UK? When you book a coach transfer to take you home, you’ll be met by an NST representative who’ll escort you through immigration, baggage claim and customs, then take you to your waiting coach. For more information, see page 4.

Flexible Transport Options

AccommodationPopular Options in BerlinOn our website you’ll find details of our most popular accommodation options in Berlin, including:

• MEININGER Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz

• Citylight Hotel


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Berlin package prices from...Price (per person) includes: half board accommodation, return flights & airport transfers in resort, services of NST Berlin Representative to assist with check-in & provide 24hr assistance, extensive group travel insurance & 1 in 10 free place ratio*

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Day 1 Daytime flight & transfer to accommodation, check-in assistance from NST City Representative Introductory tour of Berlin Evening meal

Day 2 Walking tour of Berlin centre & key Nazi sites - The Neue Synagogue, The old Jewish District, The Holocaust Memorial & more

Evening mealFree time in Potsdamer Platz

Day 3 Coach excursion to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Visit to Topography of Terror Evening meal

Day 4 Free time. Transfer to airport for return flight to UK

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Your Touring GuideDuring your tour, your group will be accompanied by an English-speaking national guide (included in the price of our tours) to provide a high level of knowledge about the places you see and to assist you on all aspects of your trip. Your guide will also provide a 1 litre bottle of water to each of your students for every day of your tour – free of charge.

Tipping IncludedIn Morocco, tipping is expected. We include tips for your coach drivers and guide within our package prices. That way, you won’t need to carry cash or organise your tips every day.

Guided Study Tours

Casablanca, in Western Morocco, is the main city and port in the country, with a population of more than four million people. Our tours allow groups to consider the country’s differing viewpoints on psychological disorders and alternative treatment methods, and also presents a unique cultural experience. This modern city with its tall, white buildings still has remnants of the old town as well as a medina. Its mild Mediterranean climate welcomes groups throughout the year for truly memorable experiences.

Morocco

Our Expert’s IntroductionMorocco is a dream destination – a far-off land that features in films and legends. Today, of course, Moroccans, like everyone around the world, wish to be part of the 21st century whilst maintaining their links with the past. The cultural backdrop offers some interesting contrasts with our more European roots.

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Study Themes✔ Cultural differences and similarities in:

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Casablanca Full Day Psychology VisitsModern City Life, Holistic Practices & the Jewish Community

After breakfast, your guide will meet your group and take you on a fascinating tour of the city. Visit the old town of Casablanca and the central colourful market. Continue to see the

famous Place de Nations Unies then visit the relaxed ‘Habous’ area with its selection of bazaars, markets and cafés and its vibrant atmosphere.

Next, see the esplanade of the Mosque of Hassan II with the highest minaret in the world. Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant, located on an historic fortified stronghold built in the 18th century. In the afternoon the tour continues to the Centre of Awakening of Consciousness. The centre offers a variety of natural and holistic practices (yoga, personal meditation, rebirth, primitive dance art therapy) supplied by a team of specialists. The new practices of personal development, self-seeking and ‘wellness’ are popular with urban Moroccans. Where available you will meet with a specialist for a short talk.

Later in the afternoon visit the Jewish museum. There was once a thriving Jewish community in Casablanca and the museum is the only one of its kind in the Islamic world. It is exclusively devoted to Jewish culture and

art, to enable greater understanding about the Jewish identity. You will then return to your accommodation.

Traditional Healing, Fortune Telling & Modern Treatment MethodsDepart with your guide to the old city of Casablanca, called ‘la medina’, where you will walk through the colourful souk. You will then visit a small herbal shop run by a traditional healer (or a ‘ferraga’), and learn about the fascinating treatment methods found here. Despite the development of Moroccan society, many people are still attached to traditional methods to improve their wellbeing.

You will then visit the suburb of Ain Diab, before stopping at Sidi Abderrahmane – the mysterious island of Casablanca. It is a small rocky islet just a short distance off the coast where a Holy man or saint lived in the

19th century. For his generosity, a house was built there for him but he preferred to sleep outside under the stars and, instead, his house became a home for the

pilgrims which have multiplied following his death. The place is now feared by some because it is seen as a ‘Witch Island’. Indeed, ‘Chouwafate’ (fortune tellers) now live here predicting the future through a mixture of mysticism, esoteric practices and holocausts.

You will then drive along the beautiful corniche towards the modern Morocco mall where groups can spend some free time shopping and choose from countless eateries to purchase lunch. In the afternoon you will visit a psychological hospital where groups

will listen to a short talk explaining the development of psychology in Morocco and the psychological treatments used here. Groups will

then be taken on a tour of the different departments from members of the medical team. You’ll then return to your hotel for an evening meal.

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Rabat Full Day Psychology Visit

Leisure Visits

Capital Tour & Deptartment of Psychology University VisitBoard your coach with your guide to the capital city of Rabat, 60 miles along the coast from Casablanca.

Stop at the University of Mohamed V of Rabat Agdal, where you will meet with professors and students of psychology to learn about Moroccan educational and cultural differences and have a tour of the campus.

There will be a chance to exchange small gifts before continuing to the centre of Rabat for lunch.

In the afternoon, take a city tour visiting the RoyalPalace, Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum

and the gardens of Oudayas. You will stop off to sample traditional Moroccan mint tea before strolling into the blue and white medina of Rabat, with free time to explore themaze of streets and many

shops. You’ll then meet your coach and return to your

Casablanca hotel for dinner.

Last Morning Visit Options:Exploration of the Local Area - Soak up the colourful, rich culture of Morocco by taking time out to explore the local area, from the colourful geometric architecture, to experiencing the lively souks, filled with artisan shops, aromatic bakeries and excited shopkeepers.

Mosque Hassan II Visit - This phenomenal building rises above the Atlantic ocean on a rocky outcrop above the sea. The largest mosque in the country, this is the perfect embodiment of Morocco’s rich cultural heritage and is a great way to spend the last day of your trip. Includes transport, entrance fees and an English-speaking guide.

Additional Evening Activities:IMAX Cinema - Your coach will take your group to see a film of your choice at an IMAX cinema (entrance fee and coach transportation included). A great evening activity!

Bowling - Your coach will take your group to a local bowling alley where your students can relax and enjoy a game of bowling (two games included).

Traditional Moroccan Folklore Evening - Enjoy an evening of authentic Moroccan folklore, including belly dancing, traditional music and much more. Includes coach transportation.

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Popular Options in MoroccoOn our website you’ll find details of our most popular accommodation options in Morocco, including:

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Flexible ItinerariesAll our tours can be tailor-made to suit you. We can offer set itineraries or structure one around your individual subject requirements.


*Prices shown based on 35 paying passengers from a London airport & are subject to availability. Flight supplements may apply. Other departure airports are available. These guideline prices are based on the lowest prices available for each period. See page 5 for terms & conditions.

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Day 1 Daytime flight & transfer to accommodation with guide and exploration of local area Free time to settle in Evening meal

Day 2 Full day guided visit in Casablanca: Modern City Life, Holistic Practices & the Jewish Community Evening meal

Day 3 Full day guided visit in Casablanca: Traditional Healing, Fortune Telling & Modern Treatment Methods Evening mealFree time

Day 4 Full day visit to Rabat: Capital tour & department of psychology university visit Evening mealFree time

Day 5 Free time in Casablanca. Transfer to airport for return flight to UK

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Ellis Island Immigration Museum visit & The Statue of Liberty cruise Ellis Island opened in 1892 as a federal immigration station and millions of newly arrived immigrants passed through the station. Close to 40 per cent of all current US citizens can trace at least one of their ancestors to Ellis Island. Immigrants who weren't first or second class passengers were made to undergo strict IQ testing.

A 45-minute audio tour invites students to relive the immigrant experience as if they were the new arrivals and includes artifacts, photos, interactive displays and videos including the award winning ‘Island of Hope, Island of Tears’.

You will visit the island as part of a short boat cruise passing the Statue of Liberty, which was the first sight for the millions of immigrants.


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The entry point to land of the free for the 1880-1920 wave of immigration, then mass post-World War II immigration, including Jewish Holocaust survivors from Europe created a post-war economic boom in New York. A combination of excellent immigration and Holocaust-focused visits, together with world-famous New York tourist attractions create the ultimate trip for psychology and sociology students. The tragic events of 9/11 also encourage a whole host of study themes which can be addressed by visiting the memorial, museum and meeting persons involved in the terrible events.

New York

Our Expert’s IntroductionProviding excellent opportunities to explore key study themes such as immigration, terrorism, multiculturalism and much more, this exciting metropolis is an unforgettable place for psychology and sociology students to build on their classroom-based studies. Here, your students will also have the unforgettable opportunity to delve into the psychological scars left behind in the city following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, including the chance to speak to someone personally involved in the tragic events.

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Study Themes✔ Immigration✔ Terrorism✔ Memory ✔ Dysfunctional Behaviour✔ Stereotyping✔ Social Identity ✔ Prejudice✔ Influence ✔ Tyranny ✔ Psychology of Media✔ IQ Testing✔ Multiculturalism

9/11 Police Officers’ Personal StoriesHear firsthand accounts from the heroes who came to help on that day, including police officers who volunteered to go into the burning towers, who pulled victims from the rubble, and who cared for the injured and dying - and who still live with the emotional scars. Officers who responded to the 9/11 scene will speak and answer your students’ questions.

Interrogation Techniques (Reid)The Reid technique is a method of questioning subjects and assessing their credibility. The technique consists of an accusatory interview combining both investigative and behaviour-provoking questions. If the investigative information indicates that the subject committed the crime in question, the Reid Nine Steps of Interrogation are utilised to persuade the subject to tell the truth about what they did. Critics have charged that the technique can elicit false confessions from innocent persons, especially children.

New & Exclusive Police Sessions with NYPD1½ hoursNST can now offer two new and exclusive sessions from highly experienced enforcement professionals at NYPD.

Tenement MuseumThis museum tells the story of immigrant families who have lived in and around the building since the 19th century. Students can tour the building and visit the restored apartments of past residents from different time periods through the following options:

Hard Times - Tour & Discussion: Spend extended time inside the Gumpertz and Baldizzi apartments and join in a discussion about themes arising from the tour during this two-hour session. Share experiences, thoughts and family histories with your educator and fellow visitors.

Irish Outsiders: Experience the heart of the immigrant saga through the music of Irish America, then tour the restored home of the Moore family, Irish-Catholic immigrants coping with the death of a child in 1869. During this hour-long tour, your group will compare the Moore's struggle to keep their family healthy with that of the Katz family, Russian-Jewish immigrants who left their 'mark' on the building in the 1930s.

Meet the Resident: Visit the apartment of a Greek Sephardic family and meet a costumed interpreter playing 14-year-old Victoria Confino, who lived in the tenement in 1916. Visitors take on the role of newly arrived immigrants, and ask Victoria questions about adjusting to life on the Lower East Side. Designed for families, this tour allows visitors to handle household objects.

Lower East Side (Immigrant Neighborhood) Walking ToursOutside the Home: See the Lower East Side through the eyes of the immigrants who have lived here for 150 years during this 90-minute tour. Discover the towering Jarmulowsky Bank building, where immigrants deposited (and eventually lost) their life savings, the Daily Forward building, where socialists fought for worker rights, and PS 42, where generations of immigrants learned how to be 'American'.

Then & Now: For generations of immigrants, the Lower East Side wasn't just a place to find a cheap home. It was also where they learned how to start a business, build a congregation and educate their children. Discover the fascinating history of this neighbourhood during this two-hour tour and find out why it’s such an ever-changing mix of the old and the new.

9/11 Tribute CenterSelf-guided visit to museum galleries - learn about the events of 9/11 through authentic personal experiences. Five immersive environments provide first person perspective through videos, artifacts, photos and personal stories. 9/11 Memorial Guided Tours also available with this visit – guided by those who personally experienced the events.

'My September 11 Experience' at the 9/11 Tribute CenterNST groups have a unique opportunity to meet someone personally involved in the tragic events of 9/11. Students will have a chance to ask them questions and hear their own account of the day and their views. This 30-minute question and answer session follows a self-guided visit through exhibits, film, artifacts, and the voices of those who experienced the events firsthand with additional information about the affects of 9/11 and the future plans for ground zero.

September 11 Memorial visitThe 9/11 memorial was dedicated on September 11, 2011 in a ceremony for victims’ families. The memorial honours the 2,983 who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. The memorial allows visitors to come together again in the spirit of unity and courage that emerged in the wake of 9/11. The memorial consists of two pools set in the footprints of the Twin Towers, surrounded by a plaza of more than 400 trees. The names of the victims are inscribed in bronze around the pools.

National September 11 Memorial Museum Opened in 2014, the museum explores the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and exploring 9/11’s continuing significance. It demonstrates the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and its impact on communities at a local, national, and international level.

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Flexible Flight OptionsOn our website you’ll find details of our most popular accommodation options, including the Deauville Hotel.


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More Key Educational VisitsThe Jewish MuseumExclusively devoted to Jewish culture and art, the museum’s permanent ‘Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey’ exhibition tells the story of the Jewish people through art and media, including radio and television programmes related to the Jewish experience.

The Center for Jewish History The Center is one of the great public Jewish historical and cultural institutions in the world and holds more than 500,000 volumes and 100 million archival documents for exploring all aspects of Jewish experience and identity.

The Power of Advertising SessionWhat makes people buy and how are they influenced? Learn about these advertising techniques and hear from a media professional working within the Madison Avenue or television advertising industry. Sessions last 90 minutes and can be tailored to your group's individual requirements.

Leisure Visits Include:• Top of the RockTM • Empire State Building• The Beast! Speedboat • Circle Line cruise• Walking tour of Midtown Manhattan • Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island • Free time

• Walking tour of Downtown Manhattan


Visit nstgroup.co.uk for more information on the following subject tours in New York: • Art & Design • Business Studies • English & Drama • History • Media Studies • Religious Studies

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New York package prices from...Price (per person) includes: room only accommodation, return flights & airport transfers in resort, extensive group travel insurance & 1 in 10 free place ratio*

*Prices shown based on 25 paying passengers from a London airport & are subject to availability. Flight supplements may apply. Other departure airports are available. Entrance fees for some of the visits featured may be payable locally, but are included in the price shown. These guideline prices are based on the lowest prices available for each period. See pages 5 for terms & conditions.


Day 1 Daytime flight & transfer to accommodation Visit to the Empire State Building

Day 2 Statue of Liberty cruise with visit to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Lower East Side (key immigration area) walking tour & Tenement Museum visit Free time

Day 3 Free time on Fifth Avenue September 11 Memorial visit & time at 9/11 Tribute Center, including Q&A

Free time in Times Square

Day 4 The Power of Advertising session & time for last minute shopping & sightseeing Transfer to airport for overnight return flight to UK

Day 5 Arrive back in UK

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This ancient culture that’s steeped in tradition became a strict and closed country under Chairman Mao. Your group will experience, firsthand, how Chinese behaviour has been shaped. It will become apparent to your students that tradition is still quite close to the surface of the Chinese psyche as the country continues to change rapidly. We offer a range of packages in China that offer truly memorable experiences for students.

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Beijing Gucoao Psychological HospitalSituated opposite the Bird’s Nest Stadium, the hospital covers more than 2,000 square feet. On this two-hour visit, NST groups will receive an introduction by hospital staff before a tour of the departments including the consulting room, inspection and testing department, bio-feedback and exercise treatment rooms. Your group will then be able to listen to a Chinese psychological treatments talk, comparing cultural differences to the West, before time for a Q&A session.

Chinese School Cultural VisitTake this unique chance for UK students to learn about Chinese educational and cultural differences. On a three-hour visit, your students will share information about their life and school with local students. They’ll take an activity class together followed by a tour of the campus, before a chance to exchange contact details and gifts.

Kindergarten VisitOn request, we can also arrange for your students to visit a local nursery to gain an understanding of children's lives at an earlier age.

Key Educational Visits in Beijing

Our Expert’s IntroductionChina is an ideal destination for everything that’s different! It has its own diagnostic manual on the classification of psychiatric disorders. Its child-rearing practices and the role of family, especially the elderly, are different from Western culture and you will be able to discuss Western psychology viewed from an ethnocentric base.

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Methods✔ Social Psychology: Social Influence ✔ Education: The Social World of

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Local Hutong Visit & Rickshaw RideTake a fascinating tour of a local Hutong, a traditional suburb with courtyard residences. Travel by rickshaw to meet a family who live here and ask them about their lifestyle. Explore the traditional streets with many shops, bars and restaurants.

Liu Ming Ying Village & Family VisitThis traditional Chinese village gives your group an insight into the hard reality of life outside the big cities. Students can visit villagers in their homes and see the hard work that goes into producing their organic food, and spend time speaking to one of the local families about their life here.

Beijing ZooOne of the oldest zoos in China, with one of the largest collections of animals, Beijing Zoo has over six million visitors each year. Best known for its pandas, the zoo also houses several other endangered animals.

Tiananmen SquareThis symbolic public square has witnessed many of the events that have shaped the country’s often turbulent history.

Chairman Mao’s Zedong Memorial HallStanding in Tiananmen Square, this is the chairman’s final resting place. View his large marble statue and an immense tapestry of China's mountains and rivers, then view the body of Mao covered with the flag of Communist Party of China, resting in a crystal coffin.

Forbidden CityAllow your students the opportunity to explore this mystical complex, which was for many years the symbolic heart of both the capital and the empire. It boasts a maze of 800 buildings and thousands of chambers, each constructed during the Mongol and Ming dynasties.

Temple of HeavenConsidered to be the most beautiful building in the city, the Temple of Heaven is believed to be the meeting point between heaven and earth and symbols of the two are integral to the temple’s layout. Its park is also a popular area in which to sit, drink tea and play and it is easy to see how Chinese people find peaceful seclusion in the grounds.

Great Wall of China & Sacred WayBuilt 2,500 years ago, the Great Wall is most definitely an attraction not to be missed! Climb the wall and take time to discuss its importance and history with your local and national guides. Later, walk some of the seven kilometres of the Sacred Way, flanked with detailed Ming Dynasty sculptures.

Xian Take the overnight train to Xian to marvel over the Terracotta Army, dating from 210BC and discovered in 1974. Make a short visit to the Huaqing Hot Spring before spending time at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Explore the Muslim Quarter, cycling the city walls, or enjoy a Tang Dynasty Show.

Shanghai Take the five-hour bullet train or an internal flight to Shanghai, China's largest city. Visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, China’s busiest shopping street - Na Ying Lu, and People’s Square where Tai Chi is performed at sunrise. The Jade Pagoda Temple, Yuyuan Gardens and the Huangpu River Cruise are also excellent visits.

Popular Cultural ExperiencesChinese Acrobat Show: Chinese acrobatics covers anything from gymnastics and animal tricks to juggling and magic. The performances are spectacular and students will be talking about them for years to come.

Olympic Stadium: The Beijing National Stadium, known colloquially as the Bird’s Nest, was the spectacular setting for the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Students can tour this large steel structure while your guide shares their own memories of the games and the legacy left behind.

Kung-Fu Show: Chinese martial arts have been practised for over 4,000 years. This performance showcases a spectacle of modern dance and traditional arts to provide a truly unique show.

Friendship Store & Silk Alley: Beijing is somewhat of a shopper’s paradise and the Friendship Store and Silk Alley in the city are two of the best. Students can haggle for souvenirs such as silk garments, carpets (handmade), craft articles, clothing and books.

Peking Opera: Immerse your group in some traditional Chinese theatre which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics.

Peking Duck Banquet: A famous dish from Beijing and one that has been served since the Imperial era. A real taste of China.

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Included in Your Itinerary PackageYour GuideYour group will be accompanied by an English-speaking national guide throughout your tour, with additional local guides at each location. You will be provided with useful information, assisted with entry into attractions and all your meals, and given general support as and when you need it.

TippingIn China, tipping is expected. We include your tips for local staff within your package price. That way, you won’t need to carry cash or organise your tips every day.

Call us for further details on how NST will support you whilst you're away.


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*Prices shown based on 25 paying passengers from a London airport & are subject to availability. Flight supplements may apply. Other departure airports are available. These guideline prices are based on the lowest prices available for each period. See pages 5 for terms & conditions.


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Day 1 Overnight flight to Beijing

Day 2 Early afternoon arrival in Beijing, escorted transfer to accommodation & an en route visit to the Temple of Heaven

Evening mealFree time to settle in

Day 3 Morning visit to Tiananmen Square, Mao's Memorial Hall & Forbidden City

Afternoon tour and lecture at Gucoao Psychological Consultation Hospital Evening meal

Day 4 Full day visit to Great Wall, Sacred Road & local Hutong family visit & Rickshaw tour Evening meal

Day 5Morning visit to Liu Ming Ying agricultural village (with family visit) in the morning followed by 'Graduation' ceremony

Shopping in the flagship Friendship Store & neighbouring Silk Alley market Evening meal

Day 6 Free timeTransfer to airport for return flight to UK

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