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
Visit the Duomo
Take a walking tour of Milan
With your tour director you will see:
- Duomo
- La Scala
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Day 3: Bologna
Visit the University of Bologna
Take a guided tour of Bologna
Visit FICO World Eataly
Attend a Gelato-making class and Gelato Museum
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Day 4: 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 Uffizi
Visit Florence University's School of Nutrition Sciences
Visit the Duomo
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Day 5: Florence
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Day 6: Florence
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Day 7: Florence
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Day 8: Florence
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Day 9: Berlin
Take an expertly guided tour of Berlin
- See the Brandenburg Gate
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
Take a walking tour of the East Side Gallery
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Day 10: Leadership conference
Student Leadership Conference kicks off
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- See the Brandenburg Gate
- Visit the Holocaust Memorial
- Explore Checkpoint Charlie
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Day 11: Leadership Conference
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Day 12: Leadership Conference
Participate in a Summit-theme related activity
Participate in a Summit-theme related activity
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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: Milan
Visit the Duomo
Take a walking tour of Milan
With your tour director you will see:
- Duomo
- La Scala
-
Day 3: Bologna
Visit the University of Bologna
Take a guided tour of Bologna
Visit FICO World Eataly
Attend a Gelato-making class and Gelato Museum
-
Day 4: 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 Uffizi
Visit Florence University's School of Nutrition Sciences
Visit the Duomo
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Day 5: Florence
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Day 6: Florence
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Day 7: Florence
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Day 8: Florence
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Day 9: Berlin
Take an expertly guided tour of Berlin
- See the Brandenburg Gate
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
Take a walking tour of the East Side Gallery
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Day 10: Leadership conference
Student Leadership Conference kicks off
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- See the Brandenburg Gate
- Visit the Holocaust Memorial
- Explore Checkpoint Charlie
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Day 11: Leadership Conference
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Day 12: Leadership Conference
Participate in a Summit-theme related activity
Participate in a Summit-theme related activity
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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
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.