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Over 10 years with the International School of Geneva: an insight into their annual battlefields trip

At Rayburn Tours we’re proud of our strong international focus, working together with schools worldwide to seek new adventures, embrace new cultures and learn new skills. Our role is to support you...
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Merchant Taylors’ School: La Bella Vita in Lido di Jesolo & Lake Garda

Earlier this year, young musicians from Merchant Taylors’ School embarked upon a musical two-centre tour to Lido di Jesolo (Venice) and Lake Garda. Whilst Venice is celebrated for its extensive...
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Top 10 free things to do on your school language trip to Cantabria

Cantabria’s laid-back villages, mighty mountain ranges and striking coastline offer up a different side to Spain. Tucked away amongst steep valleys, this is the ideal destination for school groups...

FlyView Paris – our exciting new excursion!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Well, it’s kind of a bit of both! Introducing FlyView Paris – our exciting new excursion for all of our trips to the French capital. The brand new VR experience...

Happy Birthday Council for Learning Outside the Classroom!

Advocating learning outside the classroom walls for all pupils as an integral part of their school career, CLOtC’s primary focus is to provide students with a rounded education.   Kim...

Yavneh College’s visit to Ypres and the Somme

Following a number of thought-provoking trips to Ypres and the Somme, Yavneh College in Borehamwood returned once more in 2019. The historical insight and lifelong memories they make along the way...

Nunnery Wood’s trip to Sorrento

“Looking back at Nunnery Wood’s Italian adventures over the last few years, it has been enlightening to see the students’ amazement along their various journeys to Sorrento. The incredible...
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St John’s RC High School hit up the history of Berlin

In the early hours of Monday morning, 20 students and 3 teachers from St John’s RC High School – including their dedicated History teacher, Dorothy Stewart – embarked on an unforgettable...

Blenheim High School switch up their Spanish language trip with a new destination

As a school that’s frequently toured but never travelled with Rayburn before, we were delighted to look after Blenheim High School’s 4 day, 3 night tour to Seville in 2019. With previous...

Why you shouldn’t overlook the Netherlands for your next school geography trip

Whilst it’s easy to be dumbfounded by the waterfalls of Iceland, the Berber villages of Morocco and the volcanoes of Italy, the Netherlands deserves a place on your school’s bucket list. The...

6 reasons why every music group should perform at Edinburgh Fringe

Explore brilliant reasons to perform in the Scottish capital during August - and how we can help get you there!

Rob Chambers: Iceland’s #1 Fan

St Ivo is a well-recognised (and well-loved) name within the Rayburn Tours team. Having run over 20 tours with us over the years, many have been at the hand of Mr Rob Chambers, Head of Geography,...