Germany and Italy
From July 1–10, learn how the future of food, physics and chemistry intersect as you discover emerging trends in food sustainability and production. Discover new approaches to agriculture as you explore urban farming’s quest to make food as local as possible. Investigate how Northern European culinary traditions merge with the Mediterranean cuisine in the Bolzano region, and bridge the borders between Germany and Italy. From Germany to Italy, food innovation and science make for a delicious combination.
Summit Leadership Conference:
Join other teachers and students from across North America and Europe in Milan, Italy, for a two-day leadership conference, July 8–9. Hear from world-renowned speakers, attend expert-led workshops and gain valuable insight into how food connects plates, people, politics and culture.
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 feed our ever-growing world.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Munich
Arrive in Munich
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your tour director you will see:- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
Visit the Viktualienmarkt
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Day 3: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit an Urban Garden
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Day 4: Munich • Bolzano Region
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Transfer to the Bolzano Region
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Day 5: Bolzano Region • Venice
Travel to Venice
Visit Certosa Island
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Day 6: Venice
Visit Rialto Market
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
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Day 7: Venice • Milan
Travel to Milan
Visit an organic farm
Meet your teammates at a student activity
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Day 8: Student Leadership Conference in Milan
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Day 9: Student Leadership Conference in Milan
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Day 10: Depart for home
Transfer to Milan airport
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Munich
Arrive in Munich
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your tour director you will see:- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
Visit the Viktualienmarkt
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Day 3: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit an Urban Garden
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Day 4: Munich • Bolzano Region
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
Transfer to the Bolzano Region
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Day 5: Bolzano Region • Venice
Travel to Venice
Visit Certosa Island
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Day 6: Venice
Visit Rialto Market
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit the Doge's Palace
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Day 7: Venice • Milan
Travel to Milan
Visit an organic farm
Meet your teammates at a student activity
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Day 8: Student Leadership Conference in Milan
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Day 9: Student Leadership Conference in Milan
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Day 10: Depart for home
Transfer to Milan airport
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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
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily, lunch on Days 8 and 9
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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
Vikualienmarkt; Urban Garden; Neuschwanstein Castle; University of Bolzano; Rialto Market; Certosa Island; Doge’s Palace; Organic Farm
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Experiential learning
Molecular Gastronomy Workshop
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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.