School trips to Poland & Slovakia
Inspiring leadership through student-led school expeditions.
Destination highlights
- Capital City:
- Warsaw & Bratislava
- Population:
- 36.55 million & 5.4 million
- National Animal:
- White-Tailed Eagle & Tatra Chamois
- Currency:
- Polish Złoty & Slovak Crown
- Language:
- Polish & Slovak
Poland & Slovakia School trips
History and Culture School Trip to Poland & Slovakia
- Orientation & Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Zakopane & Stary Smokovec
- Tatra Magistrale Trek
- Opal Mines & Slovak Paradise
What you need to know about Poland & Slovakia
Polish culture is resilient, heartfelt, and steeped in history. Shaped by centuries of change and challenge, it holds strong to traditions of hospitality, faith, and national pride. Students will encounter a rich cultural heritage expressed through music, literature, and deeply rooted customs from folk dances to shared meals. It’s a culture that values remembrance, community, and the strength of spirit, offering meaningful insight into both the past and present.
Kraków is Poland’s cultural heart, filled with history and charm. Wander the cobbled Old Town to see Wawel Castle, St. Mary’s Basilica, and the lively Rynek Główny square. Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine’s underground chapels or the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial for a moving glimpse into history. Beyond Kraków, explore Warsaw’s energy and Gdańsk’s colourful Baltic port. With Gothic landmarks, hearty food, and deep heritage, Kraków is the ideal starting point for discovering Poland.
Poland’s culture is deeply shaped by its history, and nowhere is that more evident than in Kraków. Walk the cobbled streets of the Old Town, where medieval towers and gothic churches stand as living monuments. Explore Wawel Castle and the former Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, rich with stories of resilience and heritage. Visit powerful sites like Oskar Schindler’s Factory and nearby Auschwitz-Birkenau to engage with Poland’s 20th-century history. In Kraków, the past isn’t just remembered, it’s woven into the fabric of daily life.
Staying in Poland is all about uncovering history, hospitality, and heart. From the cobbled streets of Kraków to the vibrant energy of Warsaw, these simple yet welcoming stays put students close to castles, museums, and stories that shaped Europe. It’s a chance to reflect, connect, and explore a country rich in culture and resilience, all with comfort and convenience at its core.
Un sustainable development goal
Our school trips to Poland link to 4: Quality Education by providing students with hands-on learning experiences that build global awareness, resilience, and practical skills beyond the classroom.
Your school trip to Poland & Slovakia awaits
A land of powerful history and dramatic mountain scenery, Poland and Slovakia offer a journey shaped by contrast and connection. On this school adventure, you’ll explore two nations where medieval cities, alpine landscapes and stories of resilience sit side by side.
Wander through cobbled streets in Krakow, stand beneath the towers of Wawel Castle and reflect at the moving memorials of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Cross into Slovakia to hike sections of the Tatra mountains, following trails beneath jagged peaks and glacial lakes along the legendary Tatra Magistrale. Discover mountain towns such as Zakopane and Stary Smokovec, where wooden architecture and highland traditions bring local culture to life.
This expedition blends remembrance with exploration. From historic capitals to alpine passes, Poland and Slovakia will deepen your understanding of Europe’s past while strengthening teamwork, resilience and perspective in the present.