Italy and Switzerland
From June 19-29, you’ll be immersed in Italian culture and language all while exploring the past, present and future of Italy’s education system. Examine Montessori education, a unique and innovative approach to learning that was founded in Italy and gain local perspective connecting with high school students from Rome.
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 Italy
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
Participate in a Gladiator School Experience
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Day 4: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Experiential learning: Meet with local university students*
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Day 5: Florence
Travel to Assisi / Continue on to Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Chiesa di Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the Duomo
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Day 6: Florence
Visit the Accademia
Enjoy free time in Florence
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Day 7: Milan region
Travel to Milan
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Day 8: Davos
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 Italy
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Day 2: Rome
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
-
Day 3: Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
Visit the Colosseum
Visit the Roman Forum
Participate in a Gladiator School Experience
-
Day 4: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Experiential learning: Meet with local university students*
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Day 5: Florence
Travel to Assisi / Continue on to Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Chiesa di Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the Duomo
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Day 6: Florence
Visit the Accademia
Enjoy free time in Florence
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Day 7: Milan region
Travel to Milan
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Day 8: Davos
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 flights on major carriers and a comfortable motorcoach.
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Hotels
9 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
Colosseum; Roman Forum; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter's Basilica; Florence Duomo; Accademia; Milan Duomo.
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Experiential learning
Gladiator School; Student connection; Montessori visit.
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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.