Italy & Leadership Conference
Embark on a journey through different styles of education and understand how the way we learn has changed over time.
Art, innovation, and academia will collide as you discover the Reggio Emilia multi-lingual philosophy, tour one of the oldest Western universities to see the evolution of higher education up close, and peek inside the mind of Italy’s most famous intellectual renegade at the Leonardo di Vinci Museum. Continue on to Berlin to further explore Future Readiness in a Changing World at our inspiring leadership conference.EF Summits are open to rising 9th graders through graduated seniors.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy
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Day 2: Milan
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Day 3: Milan
Take a guided tour of Milan
Visit the Duomo
Participate in an activity centered around Future Readiness in a Changing World
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Day 4: Milan • Bologna
Travel via Reggio Emilia to to Bologna, an old university city
Visit the Loris Malaguzzi International Center to learn about the Reggio Emilia style of education, which is both student-centered and self-guided
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Day 5: Bologna
Take a guided tour of Bologna
Visit the Bologna University
Participate in a cooking class in Bologna
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Day 6: Bologna • Florence
Travel to Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the interactive Leonardo da Vinci Museum to learn about an inventor who knew no limits.
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Day 7: Florence • Berlin
Fly to Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin
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Day 8: 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
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 9: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 10: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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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: Milan
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Milan
Take a guided tour of Milan
Visit the Duomo
Participate in an activity centered around Future Readiness in a Changing World
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Day 4: Milan • Bologna
Travel via Reggio Emilia to to Bologna, an old university city
Visit the Loris Malaguzzi International Center to learn about the Reggio Emilia style of education, which is both student-centered and self-guided
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Day 5: Bologna
Take a guided tour of Bologna
Visit the Bologna University
Participate in a cooking class in Bologna
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Day 6: Bologna • Florence
Travel to Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce
- Gates of Paradise
Visit the interactive Leonardo da Vinci Museum to learn about an inventor who knew no limits.
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Day 7: Florence • Berlin
Fly to Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin
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Day 8: 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
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 9: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 10: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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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; internal flight; 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 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
Duomo; Summit-themed activity; Loris Malaguzzi International Center; University of Bologna; cooking class; Leonardo da Vinci Museum
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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 600 schools and offices across 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.