STEM Tours with OIK
Europe and Germany are full of top-notch experts, scientist, engineers and luminaries in their specific profession. Visit individuals and world leading companies that mentally enrich your Special Interest Group in your specific field of interest. Meet like-minded people who share your interests and exchange your experience. As we have been arranging STEM trips for decades , we would love helping you with our expertise to create a fascinating program as well as gain access to the most interesting people and facilities.
Itinerary of our bestseller
Day 1
Welcome to Berlin!
- On arrival in Frankfurt, meet your local assistant at the airport who will escort you to the train station. Board your train to Berlin
- If you have more time, we can also arrange a STEM-related program in Frankfurt (as extension)
- Coach transfer to your accommodation and check-in
- Dinner at your accommodation & overnight in Berlin
Day 2
STEM Germans!
- After breakfast travel to your 1st workshop by private coach; workshop topics range from building an App, robotics, genetic testing your DNA, solar cell workshops to collecting data from Mars
- In the afternoon undertake an orientation tour of Berlin by coach with a local guide; highlights en route include the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Tiergarten and Museum Island
- Dinner at your accommodation & overnight in Berlin
Day 3
Science and Espionage!
- After breakfast travel to your 2nd workshop by private coach. Workshop topics range from building an App, robotics, genetic testing your DNA, solar cell workshops to collecting data from Mars.
- In the afternoon visit the German Spy Museum. The Museum gives a unique insight into the gloom of espionage right where the Wall once divided the city. Visitors are welcome to use the most recent multimedia-based technology to detect all the bizarre and sneaky methods of agents and secret services. Decipher a range of secret codes, negotiate the laser maze, see how secure your favorite password is and hack in to your favorite websites!
- Return to your accommodation by coach
- Dinner at your accommodation & overnight in Berlin
Day 4
Become a Scientist for a Day!
- After breakfast travel to your 3rd & 4th workshop by private coach
- Undertake experiments in any of the following fields: Magnetism and superconductivity, solar energy, materials research or explore Mars, analyze extra-terrestrial material and reduce the noise of jet engines
- Return to accommodation in the afternoon
- Dinner at your accommodation & overnight in Berlin
Day 5
Science and History!
- After breakfast, board your private coach for the day
- This morning visit the Science Centre Spectrum; some 150 interactive exhibits make science and technology a special experience; fundamental laws of nature, the basics of science and technological principles are explained in a fun way
- This afternoon visit the Berlin Story with its exhibition “Hitler – How could it happen?” as well as the Mauermuseum at Checkpoint Charlie
- Afterwards, get dropped off at the accommodation
- Dinner at your accommodation & overnight in Berlin
Day 6
From Berlin to Munich!
- After breakfast travel to your 5th workshop by private coach; workshop topics range from building an App, robotics, genetic testing your DNA, solar cell workshops to collecting data from Mars
- In the afternoon collect your luggage and transfer to Berlin main station
- Board the train and travel to Munich; on arrival in Munich transfer to your hotel and check-in
- Dinner at your accommodation & overnight in Munich
Day 7
Munich, World City with Heart!
- After breakfast, board your private coach; this morning you will visit the BMW plant; the plant offers insight into state-of-the-art automobile manufacture; the tour follows specific content related criteria- the press shop, body shop, paint shop, engine room and assembly
- Afterwards, transfer to the city center
- In the afternoon visit the Deutsches Museum, the largest technical museum in the world; participate in a robotic workshop where students and teachers can “come to grips” with technology and research; return to your accommodation by coach
- Dinner at your accommodation & overnight in Munich
Day 8
The Magnificent Disney Castle!
- Today is a day of relaxation; after breakfast travel to Hohenschwangau by private coach and visit Neuschwanstein Castle; the castle built by Ludwig II is the model for the Disneyland castle
- Return to Munich for an afternoon at leisure
- Dinner at your accommodation & overnight in Munich
Day 9
Auf Wiedersehen, Deutschland!
- Today it is time to say ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ (goodbye). Don’t be sad because as we Germans say: “you always meet twice in life!”
- After breakfast, check-out, board your private coach and get transferred to Munich Airport
Summary
- Dates: Any dates on request
- Popular destinations: Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich
- Exemplary duration: 09 days / 08 nights
- Exemplary group size: 25 students + 02 teachers/staff
- Exemplary allotment: Students in multi-shares and teachers in single rooms
- Prices: From € 685.00 per person (depending on group size and upon booking period)
List of inclusions
- 08 nights in good-quality youth hotels with students in multi-share and teachers in single rooms (or similar)
- Daily breakfast buffet and dinner at the accommodation
- Towels and bedlinen included
- Meeting assistant on arrival in Frankfurt
- Transfers as per itinerary in private bus with very experienced local driver (38-seaters)
- Train tickets (2nd class): Frankfurt/Main Airport – Berlin HBF, Berlin HBF – Munich HBF
- 05 STEM-related workshops in Berlin, 01 robotic workshop in Munich
- Admission Fees: German Spy Museum, Science Center Spectrum, Berlin Story (with audio-guide), Mauermuseum, BMW Plant (incl. guided tour), Deutsches Museum, Neuschwanstein Castle (incl. guided tour)
- 01 guided city tour of Berlin by coach (2h)
- Meals as in itinerary
List of exclusions
- Meals / beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips of any kind
- Tour escort
- Public transport/flights not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
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