The Mediterranean and Switzerland
From June 19-29, you’ll explore how artistic expression goes hand-in-hand with architectural innovation. Culture, language and education come full circle when you connect with local students in Barcelona and the French Riviera to compare and contrast education and student life in both cultures.
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 Spain
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Day 2: Barcelona
Arrive in Barcelona
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Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
Participate in a scavenger hunt
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Day 4: Barcelona
Visit the Museum of Ideas and Inventions
Meet with local students
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Day 5: Barcelona • French Riviera
Travel to the French Riviera
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Day 6: French Riviera
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
Meet with local students
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Day 7: French Riviera • Lake Como region
Travel to Lake Como via Monaco
Visit the Montessori Institute in Bergamo
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Day 8: Lake Como region • Davos
Take a cruise on Lake Como
Travel to Davos
Participate in a team building activity
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Day 9: Global Student Leaders Summnit 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 Spain
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Day 2: Barcelona
Arrive in Barcelona
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Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
Participate in a scavenger hunt
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Day 4: Barcelona
Visit the Museum of Ideas and Inventions
Meet with local students
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Day 5: Barcelona • French Riviera
Travel to the French Riviera
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Day 6: French Riviera
Take a walking tour of Nice
With your tour director you will see:- Vieille Ville
- Promenade des Anglais
Meet with local students
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Day 7: French Riviera • Lake Como region
Travel to Lake Como via Monaco
Visit the Montessori Institute in Bergamo
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Day 8: Lake Como region • Davos
Take a cruise on Lake Como
Travel to Davos
Participate in a team building activity
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Day 9: Global Student Leaders Summnit 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
Park Guell; Lake Como Cruise.
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Experiential learning
Museum of Ideas and Inventions; Student connection; Montessori Foundation; French 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.