12 days
Berlin, Madrid, Valencia

Begin your adventure in Berlin, exploring The Impact of Water on Society with other teachers and students as you build a shared understanding of how to harness this important natural resource to make a bigger difference around the world.

Then, dive deeper into the role water plays in farming and food production as you explore Spain. Travel to Madrid where you’ll explore a Manchego cheese farm and discuss how the Spanish capital’s arid climate makes water conservation a priority. Check out a local farm to learn how its fields are watered through Valencia’s irrigation system, which is considered a model for sustainable farming. Finally, return home ready to take action in your own community.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Berlin

  • Day 2: Berlin

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Berlin

  • 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 the East Side Gallery 

    See Checkpoint Charlie

    Kick off your leadership conference experience 

  • Day 4: Berlin • Leadership Conference

  • Day 5: Berlin • Leadership Conference

  • Day 6: Berlin • Madrid

    Fly to Madrid

  • Day 7: Madrid

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel

    Explore Retiro Park on your own

     Visit the Glass Palace, a beautiful example of cast-iron architecture 

     Participate in an activity centered around The Impact of Water on Society 

  • Day 8: Madrid

    Take a day trip to Toledo

    Visit a manchego cheese farm

    Tour Toledo with an expert local guide

    You will visit:

    • Toledo Cathedral
    • Church of Santo Tome 
  • Day 9: Madrid • Valencia

    Travel via Cuenca to Valencia

     Stroll across the San Pablo Bridge, a wooden footbridge that offers views of Cuenca’s hanging houses 

  • Day 10: Valencia

     Take a guided tour of ValenciaWith your expert local guide you will see:

    • Turia Gardens
    • Miguelete Tower

     Visit the City of Arts and Sciences, one of Europe’s largest scientific and cultural complexes, located on the site of a former riverbed 

     Enjoy a boat ride off Valencia’s coast 

  • Day 11: Valencia

     Visit a local farm, where you will:

    • Learn how its fields are watered through Valencia’s irrigation system, considered a model for sustainable farming
    • Enjoy a paella-making lesson

     Participate in an activity centered around The Impact of Water on Society 

  • Day 12: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Berlin

  • Day 2: Berlin

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Berlin

  • 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 the East Side Gallery 

    See Checkpoint Charlie

    Kick off your leadership conference experience 

  • Day 4: Berlin • Leadership Conference

  • Day 5: Berlin • Leadership Conference

  • Day 6: Berlin • Madrid

    Fly to Madrid

  • Day 7: Madrid

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel

    Explore Retiro Park on your own

     Visit the Glass Palace, a beautiful example of cast-iron architecture 

     Participate in an activity centered around The Impact of Water on Society 

  • Day 8: Madrid

    Take a day trip to Toledo

    Visit a manchego cheese farm

    Tour Toledo with an expert local guide

    You will visit:

    • Toledo Cathedral
    • Church of Santo Tome 
  • Day 9: Madrid • Valencia

    Travel via Cuenca to Valencia

     Stroll across the San Pablo Bridge, a wooden footbridge that offers views of Cuenca’s hanging houses 

  • Day 10: Valencia

     Take a guided tour of ValenciaWith your expert local guide you will see:

    • Turia Gardens
    • Miguelete Tower

     Visit the City of Arts and Sciences, one of Europe’s largest scientific and cultural complexes, located on the site of a former riverbed 

     Enjoy a boat ride off Valencia’s coast 

  • Day 11: Valencia

     Visit a local farm, where you will:

    • Learn how its fields are watered through Valencia’s irrigation system, considered a model for sustainable farming
    • Enjoy a paella-making lesson

     Participate in an activity centered around The Impact of Water on Society 

  • Day 12: Depart for home

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; internal flight; comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms 

  • Regional-style meals

    Breakfast and dinner daily; 2 lunches during the conference 

  • 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

  • Student Leadership Conference

    Conference registration, keynote addresses, expert-led workshops, and design thinking workshops are included.

  • Entrances

    Topography of Terror Museum; Glass Palace; Manchego cheese farm; Toledo Cathedral; Church of Santo Tomé; City of Arts and Sciences complex; Valencia coast boat ride; local farm; 2 Summit-themed activities

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • 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.

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