Leadership Conference, Athens & Crete
Begin your journey in Berlin, where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of The Impact of Water on Society at our inspiring leadership conference and discover ways to harness this natural resource to make a bigger difference around the world.
Up next, head to Greece—considered to be the birthplace of European civilization—where you’ll explore the role water played in trade and transportation to help earn the country such a prestigious accolade. After visiting Athens’ famed Acropolis and historic Plaka district, head to the Corinth Canal to learn how its construction influenced trade. Continue on to the Greek island of Crete to discover the ancient Minoans’ unbelievably advanced water technologies before taking to the crystal clear waters yourself on a scenic boat ride.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Berlin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Berlin
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Day 3: Berlin • Leadership Conference
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
See Checkpoint Charlie
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 4: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 5: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 6: Berlin • Athens
Fly to Athens
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
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Day 7: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
Participate in an activity centered around The Impact of Water on Society
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Day 8: Athens
Take a day trip to the Peloponnese and Nafplio
Stop for a photo at the Corinth Canal
Visit the Palamidi Fortress
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Day 9: Athens • Chania
Fly to Chania on the island of Crete
Take a walking tour of Chania
Visit Venizelos Graves
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Day 10: Chania • Heraklion
Travel via Rethymno to Heraklion
Take a walking tour of the old port city of Rethymno
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Day 11: Heraklion
Take a guided tour of Heraklion
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Knossos Palace
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Participate in an activity centered around The Impact of Water on Society
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Day 12: Heraklion
Take a day trip to Agios Nikolaos
Enjoy a short, scenic boat ride from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga Island, where you will:
- Learn the history of the former leper colony
- Admire the old Venetian fortress
- Explore the island's other paths and historical buildings
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Day 13: Heraklion • Athens
Fly to Athens
Enjoy a Greek evening
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Berlin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Berlin
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Day 3: Berlin • Leadership Conference
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
See Checkpoint Charlie
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 4: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 5: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 6: Berlin • Athens
Fly to Athens
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
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Day 7: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
Participate in an activity centered around The Impact of Water on Society
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Day 8: Athens
Take a day trip to the Peloponnese and Nafplio
Stop for a photo at the Corinth Canal
Visit the Palamidi Fortress
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Day 9: Athens • Chania
Fly to Chania on the island of Crete
Take a walking tour of Chania
Visit Venizelos Graves
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Day 10: Chania • Heraklion
Travel via Rethymno to Heraklion
Take a walking tour of the old port city of Rethymno
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Day 11: Heraklion
Take a guided tour of Heraklion
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Knossos Palace
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Participate in an activity centered around The Impact of Water on Society
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Day 12: Heraklion
Take a day trip to Agios Nikolaos
Enjoy a short, scenic boat ride from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga Island, where you will:
- Learn the history of the former leper colony
- Admire the old Venetian fortress
- Explore the island's other paths and historical buildings
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Day 13: Heraklion • Athens
Fly to Athens
Enjoy a Greek evening
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; 3 internal flights; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
12 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
Topography of Terror Museum; Acropolis; Acropolis Museum; Palamidi Fortress; Venizelos Graves; Heraklion Archaeological Museum; Palace of Knossos; Spinalonga Island boat ride; Greek evening; 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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.