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

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...
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Top 10 free things for students to do in Berlin

Top 10 free things for students to do in Berlin Brimming with history, in Berlin you will uncover a piece of the past with every corner turned. To make sure that you and your students get the most...

Victory in Europe Day – A date for your diaries

Victory in Europe Day – A date for your diaries   What is VE Day? After almost 6 years of fighting, millions of lives lost, families, cities and homes devastated, Victory in Europe was...
View of the Capitol Biulding in Washington DC with Ulysses S. Grant Memorial and Capitol Reflecting Pool in the foreground

Top 10 free things to do for schools in Washington, USA

Washington is literally packed with free things to do, especially for schools. From museums and monuments to outdoor concerts, check out our guide to Washington's top 10 free activities for schools.
Panoramic view of Berlin at sunset with the iconic TC tower

Discover the history of Berlin in three key visits

Discover the history of Berlin in three key visits A city once divided is now a fascinating visit for school trips that allows you and your group to learn about Germany’s rise to importance, along...
Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery and Memorial in Ypres

A History Trip to Remember – WW1 Battlefields, Medicine & Surgery on the Frontline

A History Trip to Remember – WW1 Battlefields, Medicine & Surgery on the Frontline

Don’t miss the Statue of Liberty Cruise when in NYC!

 
View of the Stature of Liberty and New York.

From the Big Apple to the country’s political powerhouse

From the Big Apple to the country’s political powerhouse Incredible… the one word that sums up our trip to the USA! Our exciting journey all began in the famous Big Apple. New York is visually...

Facts about the Battle of the Somme

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Attending The Last Post Ceremony; FAQs

Top 5 landmarks for your Berlin bucket list

  Originating in the 13th century, Berlin became firstly the capital of Prussia and, with the formation of the Germanic Empire in 1871, the capital of Germany. With iconic sites dating from...
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The Battle of the Somme – FREE Classroom Poster

The Battle of the Somme – FREE Classroom Poster The 1st July 1916 was a day that changed the British understanding of war and loss forever. It was the first day of the Battle of the Somme, one...