Venice, Milan, Lucerne & Leadership Conference
As you journey from coastal Italy to mountainous Switzerland—immersing yourself in canals and lakes all along the way— you’ll explore the role water plays in several aspects of society.
In Venice, learn how the city’s aquatic location allowed it to become a European trade hub. Continue on to Milan to discover the role water plays in fashion, then enjoy a boat ride on Lake Como. From there, visit Lucerne to see how water affects health and wellness as you ascend the Swiss Alps and take a dip in an outdoor mineral bath. Lastly, come together in Berlin to dive even deeper into The Impact of Water on Society, building a shared understanding of how to harness this important natural resource to make a bigger difference around the world.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit Rialto Market
See a glass-blowing demonstration
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Day 3 : Venice
Compete in a “City Challege” scavenger hunt
Visit the Doge's Palace
Enjoy a gondola ride
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Day 4: Venice
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Day 5: Venice • Milan
Travel to Venice
Take a walking tour of Milan
With your tour director you will see:
- Duomo
- La Scala
Visit the Montessori Institute in Bergamo
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Day 6: Milan
Take a guided tour of Milan
Visit the National Museum of Science and Technology
Visit the Duomo
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Day 7: Milan • Lucerne
Tour the UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch with an expert local guide
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Enjoy a Swiss Folklore Evening
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Day 8: Lucerne
Take an excursion to Mount Pilatus
Take a tour of the Grimsel Power Plant
Enjoy free time in Lucerne
Visit the Mt. Rigi health spa
Participate in a Swiss Folklore activity
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Day 9: Berlin
Enjoy the first of two Technology Activities
Take time explore the Berlin Game Science Center
Participate in a student exchange
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Day 10: Berlin
Enjoy a bike tour of Berlin
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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 Italy
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Day 2: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice
- St. Mark’s Square
- Grand Canal
Visit Rialto Market
See a glass-blowing demonstration
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Day 3 : Venice
Compete in a “City Challege” scavenger hunt
Visit the Doge's Palace
Enjoy a gondola ride
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Day 4: Venice
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Day 5: Venice • Milan
Travel to Venice
Take a walking tour of Milan
With your tour director you will see:
- Duomo
- La Scala
Visit the Montessori Institute in Bergamo
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Day 6: Milan
Take a guided tour of Milan
Visit the National Museum of Science and Technology
Visit the Duomo
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Day 7: Milan • Lucerne
Tour the UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch with an expert local guide
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Enjoy a Swiss Folklore Evening
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Day 8: Lucerne
Take an excursion to Mount Pilatus
Take a tour of the Grimsel Power Plant
Enjoy free time in Lucerne
Visit the Mt. Rigi health spa
Participate in a Swiss Folklore activity
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Day 9: Berlin
Enjoy the first of two Technology Activities
Take time explore the Berlin Game Science Center
Participate in a student exchange
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Day 10: Berlin
Enjoy a bike tour of Berlin
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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
Glass-blowing demonstration; gondola ride; Museum of Fashion and Costume; Sforzesco Castle; Lake Como boat ride; Mount Rigi cog railway ride; mineral bath; gondola ride; Swiss folklore evening; Spree River boat ride; Topography of Terror Museum; 1 Summit-themed activity
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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.