France, Switzerland & Leadership Conference
Journey to France and Switzerland to discover how water impacts the fashion and beauty industries, and vice-versa.
Continue on to Nîmes, the place where denim originated, before seeing the Pont du Gard aqueduct and investigating water management. Next, enjoy the sights in Lyon, located at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Adventure to Zurich to speak with a local sustainability expert before taking a stunning excursion to the iconic Swiss Alps. Conclude your trip by further understanding The Impact of Water on Society at our inspiring leadership conference and exploring ways to harness this natural resource to make a bigger difference around the world.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Nice
Enjoy free time in Nice
Visit the Saint-Paul Museum
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:- Old Town
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Day 3: Monaco
Take a tour of the Principality of Monaco
With your tour director you will see:- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
- Monte-Carlo Casino
Tour a French perfume factory in Eze
Explore Monaco and Eze
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Day 4: Monaco • Provence
Return to Nice
Enjoy an art activity
Take a tour of Nîmes
Visit the Roman theater
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Day 5: Pont du Gard
Take a walking tour of Lyon
Attend a cooking class
Culinary visit: Take a culinary themed guided tour of Lyon
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Day 6: Lyon
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Day 7: Lyon • Zurich
Visit a local business
Meet with Swiss high school students
Take a walking tour of Zurich's Old Town
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Day 8: Zurich • Lucerne region
Go on an excursion to Mount Rigi
Visit the Mt. Rigi health spa
Participate in a Swiss Folklore activity
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Day 9: Zurich • Berlin
Take an expertly guided tour of Berlin
- See the Brandenburg Gate
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
Take a walking tour of the East Side Gallery
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Day 10: Leadership conference
Student Leadership Conference kicks off
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- See the Brandenburg Gate
- Visit the Holocaust Memorial
- Explore Checkpoint Charlie
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Day 11: Leadership Conference
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Day 12: Leadership Conference
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: Nice
Enjoy free time in Nice
Visit the Saint-Paul Museum
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:- Old Town
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Day 3: Monaco
Take a tour of the Principality of Monaco
With your tour director you will see:- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
- Monte-Carlo Casino
Tour a French perfume factory in Eze
Explore Monaco and Eze
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Day 4: Monaco • Provence
Return to Nice
Enjoy an art activity
Take a tour of Nîmes
Visit the Roman theater
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Day 5: Pont du Gard
Take a walking tour of Lyon
Attend a cooking class
Culinary visit: Take a culinary themed guided tour of Lyon
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Day 6: Lyon
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Day 7: Lyon • Zurich
Visit a local business
Meet with Swiss high school students
Take a walking tour of Zurich's Old Town
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Day 8: Zurich • Lucerne region
Go on an excursion to Mount Rigi
Visit the Mt. Rigi health spa
Participate in a Swiss Folklore activity
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Day 9: Zurich • Berlin
Take an expertly guided tour of Berlin
- See the Brandenburg Gate
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
Take a walking tour of the East Side Gallery
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Day 10: Leadership conference
Student Leadership Conference kicks off
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- See the Brandenburg Gate
- Visit the Holocaust Memorial
- Explore Checkpoint Charlie
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Day 11: Leadership Conference
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Day 12: Leadership Conference
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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; internal flight; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
11 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; 2 lunches during the conference
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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
Perfume factory; perfume making workshop; Grimaud Castle; denim maker visit; Cornish Pump visit; boat ride on Lake Lucerne; cog railway or gondola ride; Topography of Terror Museum; 2 Summit-themed activities
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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.