School Christmas Markets Trips to Amiens & Arras
Prepare those Christmas bellies for indulgent eats and treats
Start your festive journey in Amiens, where you’ll be met by 2km worth of wooden chalets filled with Christmas goodies. For something truly special, grab a hot cocoa and catch the Chroma Light Show, where the Notre Dame Cathedral lights up in a flood of colour! Continue on to Arras and hit the markets in the Grand Place, where you’ll find local delicacies ranging from chocolate rats to the traditional heart-shaped Coeur d’Arras. Note: best served after ice skating or a carousel ride!
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Coach and Channel crossing
Arrive in Albert to visit the Musee des Abris (Somme 1916)
Evening meal at a local restaurant, followed by a Fun Files activity
Day 2
Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral of Amiens
Explore the Christmas Markets in Amiens
Evening meal at a local restaurant, followed by a Fun Files activity
Day 3
Depart for Arras to visit the Wellington Quarry or explore the Christmas Markets
Coach and Channel crossing
Arrive home
A typical quote is based on 3 day, 2 night tour for 44 passengers (+4 free places) travelling and includes, subject to availability:
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- Full board accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Amiens and Arras
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Accommodation
Popular places to stay in Amiens and Arras
- Located in the historic centre of Albert
- Sole occupancy available (subject to availability)
- Teachers’ lounge
- Free access to football and basketball pitch across the street
- Wi-Fi
- Breakfast room (capacity 190)
- Games room with pool table, table football and pinball machine
- Teachers’ lounge with pool table, computer, fridge and telephone
- Computers with free internet access
- Contained outdoor space
- Free access to football and basketball pitch across the street
- Wi-Fi
- Enjoy a game of pool or table football
- Relax in the teachers’ lounge
- Make use of the computers
- Play some games or relax in the contained outdoor space
- Play a game of football or basketball on the pitch across the street
Additional Information
Your journey doesn’t have to end here! See what else we can offer to help you get the most out of your tour. From dedicated Tour Managers to Party Leader Launch Packs, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your students.
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FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Can I talk to Rayburn Tours whilst out on tour?
Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.
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I am required to complete an Educational Visits (EV) form by our Local Authority and I cannot answer all of the questions?
We are happy to assist you in completing your EV forms and return them directly to your Local Authority on your behalf, just speak to your Tour Consultant.
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Do your hotels comply with our Local Authority’s guidelines?
All hotels are audited to standards set by the School Travel Forum (STF), this criteria is based on information and guidance from educational authorities. Whilst local laws and standards have to be taken into consideration, as they may differ from country to country, our standards do not. We are happy to provide copies of our hotel audits should you wish to see them.
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Is insurance included with my trip?
Yes, insurance will be included in your trip quotation as standard unless it is requested not to be. Make sure you check the list of inclusions in your quotation and/or confirmation.
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