History and Democracy in Belgium and the Netherlands
From June 19-27, explore the historical progress, regressions and eventual triumph of human rights as you travel from Brussels to Amsterdam. During your tour, you’ll visit the European Commission and learn how the EU actively promotes and defends human rights. You’ll also visit famous landmarks like the Anne Frank House, whose historic significance influenced human rights policies.
Summit Leadership Conference:
Join other teachers and students in The Hague for a two-day leadership conference, June 25-26. Hear from world-renowned keynote speakers, attend expert-led workshops, and gain valuable insight into the challenges surrounding human rights issues around the globe.
Using Design Thinking—a creative problem-solving technique used by companies like Apple and Google—international teams of students will create and present solutions to a human rights challenge.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Brussels
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Day 2: Brussels
Take a walking tour of Brussels
With your tour director you will experience:
- Bande-desinées, cartoon sketches that act as social and political expression
- A tour of Belgium's world-renowned chocolatiers
Take part in a fair trade chocolate tasting
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Day 3: Brussels
Visit the European Commission
Visit the Kazerne Dossin Museum
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Day 4: Antwerp • The Hague
Travel to Antwerp
Visit the Red Line Star Museum
Travel to The Hague
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Day 5: The Hague
Explore the Humanity House
Visit the Peace Palace, home to the International Court of Justice
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Day 6: The Hague • Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam
Visit the Anne Frank House
Enjoy a bike tour of Amsterdam
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Day 7: Student Leadership Conference in The Hague
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Day 8: Student Leadership Conference in The Hague
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Brussels
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Day 2: Brussels
Take a walking tour of Brussels
With your tour director you will experience:
- Bande-desinées, cartoon sketches that act as social and political expression
- A tour of Belgium's world-renowned chocolatiers
Take part in a fair trade chocolate tasting
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Day 3: Brussels
Visit the European Commission
Visit the Kazerne Dossin Museum
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Day 4: Antwerp • The Hague
Travel to Antwerp
Visit the Red Line Star Museum
Travel to The Hague
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Day 5: The Hague
Explore the Humanity House
Visit the Peace Palace, home to the International Court of Justice
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Day 6: The Hague • Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam
Visit the Anne Frank House
Enjoy a bike tour of Amsterdam
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Day 7: Student Leadership Conference in The Hague
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Day 8: Student Leadership Conference in The Hague
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers and a comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; Lunch on days 7 and 8
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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 workshops; Student workshops; Innovation Village
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Entrances
Kazerne Dossin Museum; Red Star Line Museum; Anne Frank House; Peace Palace Visitor Center; Humanity House; Amsterdam bike tour; European Commission visit
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Experiential learning
Chocolate tasting
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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.