Eastern Europe and Switzerland
From June 19-29, examine the Central and Eastern Europe school systems. From CERGE’s American-style PhD program to local schools in Budapest, you’ll connect with students and faculty for a deeper understanding of how cultural values impact education systems throughout the world.
Summit Leadership Conference:
Join other teachers and students in Davos, Switzerland for a two-day leadership conference, June 27-28. Hear from Sir Ken Robinson—one of the world’s foremost thought leaders on creativity and innovation—attend expert-led workshops, and gain valuable insight into the future of education.
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 pressing challenge facing the future of education.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Hungary
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Day 2: Budapest
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Budapest
With your tour director you will see:- Fisherman’s Bastion
- Parliament
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Day 3: Budapest • Prague
Take a guided tour of Budapest
Visit a local school
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Day 4: Budapest • Prague
Travel to Bratislava
Take a walking tour of Bratislava
Travel to Prague
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Day 5: Prague
Take a guided tour of Prague
With your expert local guide you will see:- Charles Bridge
Attend a lecture at CERGE Center
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Day 6: Prague • Munich
Travel to Munich
Take a bike tour
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Day 7: Munich
Visit a local school
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
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Day 8: Munich • Davos
Make a stop in Liechtenstein
Travel to Davos
Participate in a team building activity
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Day 9: Global Student Leaders Summit in Davos
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Day 10: Global Student Leaders Summit in Davos
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Hungary
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Day 2: Budapest
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Budapest
With your tour director you will see:- Fisherman’s Bastion
- Parliament
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Day 3: Budapest • Prague
Take a guided tour of Budapest
Visit a local school
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Day 4: Budapest • Prague
Travel to Bratislava
Take a walking tour of Bratislava
Travel to Prague
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Day 5: Prague
Take a guided tour of Prague
With your expert local guide you will see:- Charles Bridge
Attend a lecture at CERGE Center
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Day 6: Prague • Munich
Travel to Munich
Take a bike tour
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Day 7: Munich
Visit a local school
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
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Day 8: Munich • Davos
Make a stop in Liechtenstein
Travel to Davos
Participate in a team building activity
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Day 9: Global Student Leaders Summit in Davos
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Day 10: Global Student Leaders Summit in Davos
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your Experience Includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip on major carriers and a comfortable motorcoach.
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Hotels
10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms.
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; 2 lunches.
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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 and the Innovation Village are included.
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Entrances
Step inside the world’s most cherished treasures, like the Sistine Chapel, the Louvre and the Acropolis, with your local guide—we’ll take care of lines and tickets.
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Experiential learning
Hungarian school visit; Student connection; CERGE lecture; Bike tour; German culture and language challenge.
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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.