Leadership Conference, Portugal & Azores
Begin your journey to understanding The Impact of Water on Society at our inspiring leadership conference in Berlin.
From there, journey to Portugal to explore the role water plays in coastal communities. Visit a fishing village that’s known as a haven for sailing and surfing, then stare into the depths of Boca do Inferno, a chasm that was formed by the repeated pounding of the waves against the Atlantic cliffs. Finally, make your way to the beautiful Azores, an archipelago composed of nine volcanic islands, where you’ll enjoy a waterfall hike, go whale-watching, and analyze water samples. Finally, learn how geothermal energy is harnessed from hot springs before returning home ready to take action in your own community.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Berlin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Berlin
Stop for a photo at the Victoriapark waterfall
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Day 3: Berlin • Leadership Conference
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
See the East Side Gallery
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 4: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 5: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 6: Berlin • Lisbon
Fly to Lisbon
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
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Day 7: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Monument of Discoveries
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Day 8: Lisbon
Take an excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Visit the Palacio Nacional de Pena with an expert local guide
Stop for a photo at the Boca do Inferno, the remains of an ancient, rocky cave that arches over the ocean
Participate in an activity focused on The Impact of Water on Society
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Day 9: Lisbon • Ponta Delgada
Fly to Ponta Delgada in the Azores
See the Logoa do Fago, a crater lake within a volcanic complex
Hike to Lagoa do Fodo Waterfall
Take a guided tour of Ponta Delgada
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Day 10: Ponta Delgada
Enjoy a whale-watching boat trip
Learn how to sample and analyze local water sources with local scientists
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Day 11: Ponta Delgada
Visit Furnas Monitoring and Research Centre (CMIF)
Visit the Terra Nostra Garden botanical gardens
Enjoy a soak in a thermal bath
Enjoy a Cozido das Caldeiras lunch
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Day 12: Ponta Delgada
Enjoy a hike in the Sete Cidades area
Tour a tea plantation
Walk through ancient, underground lava tunnels
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Berlin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Berlin
Stop for a photo at the Victoriapark waterfall
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Day 3: Berlin • Leadership Conference
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
See the East Side Gallery
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 4: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 5: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 6: Berlin • Lisbon
Fly to Lisbon
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
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Day 7: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Monument of Discoveries
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Day 8: Lisbon
Take an excursion to Sintra and Cascais
Visit the Palacio Nacional de Pena with an expert local guide
Stop for a photo at the Boca do Inferno, the remains of an ancient, rocky cave that arches over the ocean
Participate in an activity focused on The Impact of Water on Society
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Day 9: Lisbon • Ponta Delgada
Fly to Ponta Delgada in the Azores
See the Logoa do Fago, a crater lake within a volcanic complex
Hike to Lagoa do Fodo Waterfall
Take a guided tour of Ponta Delgada
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Day 10: Ponta Delgada
Enjoy a whale-watching boat trip
Learn how to sample and analyze local water sources with local scientists
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Day 11: Ponta Delgada
Visit Furnas Monitoring and Research Centre (CMIF)
Visit the Terra Nostra Garden botanical gardens
Enjoy a soak in a thermal bath
Enjoy a Cozido das Caldeiras lunch
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Day 12: Ponta Delgada
Enjoy a hike in the Sete Cidades area
Tour a tea plantation
Walk through ancient, underground lava tunnels
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; 2 internal flights; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
11 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
3 lunches on Days 4, 5 and 11
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Full-time Tour Director
Your bilingual, culturally connected Tour Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.
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Student Leadership Conference
Conference registration, keynote addresses, expert-led workshops, and design thinking workshops are included.
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Entrances
Topography of Terror Museum; Monument of Discoveries; Palacio Nacional de Pena; waterfall hike; whale watching; water sample study; Furnas Monitoring and Research Center; Terra Nostra botanical gardens; thermal bath; Sete Cidades hike; tea plantation; lava tunnel; 1 Summit-themed activity
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.