Leadership Conference, Portugal & Azores
Get an up-close, hands-on look at STEM in action on this tour that combines futuristic ideas with age-old sustainable practices. at our inspiring leadership conference in Berlin.
Kick things off by exploring Future Readiness in a Changing World at our inspiring leadership conference in Berlin. Then explore Lisbon and the Azores, where you’ll meet STEM professionals who spearhead sustainable initiatives to protect our future. Use VR to examine Lisbon’s famously engineered Pilar 7 Bridge, go whale watching with a marine biologist, have fun experimenting at a robotics lab, and continue your journey through the centuries at the Futurium Museum.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Berlin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Berlin
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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
Explore the future of the environment and technology at the Futurium museum
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 4: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 5: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 6: Berlin • Lisbon
Fly to Lisbon
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
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Day 7: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Monument of Discoveries
Participate in an activity centered around Future Readiness in a Changing World
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Day 8: Lisbon
Enjoy the Pilar 7 Bridge Experience, where you’ll use VR technology to examine the engineering of this famous bridge
Visit the Pavilion of Knowledge, Lisbon’s interactive science and technology museum
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Day 9: Lisbon • Ponta Delgada
Fly to Ponta Delgada in the Azores
Take a walking tour of Ponta Delgada
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Day 10: Ponta Delgada
Participate in a whale watching excursion
Learn how to sample and analyze local water sources
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Day 11: Ponta Delgada
Learn about agriculture in the Azores on a visit to a local farm
Enjoy a hands-on workshop at the Expolab, focusing on anything from robotics to virtual reality technology
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Day 12: Ponta Delgada
Take a guided kayaking tour of Furnas Lake
Enjoy a lunch of Cozido das Caldeiras, a traditional Portuguese meal
Visit the Furnas Monitoring and Research Centre (CMIF) to understand the history and evolution of the Furnas Volcano
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Berlin
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Berlin
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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
Explore the future of the environment and technology at the Futurium museum
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 4: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 5: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 6: Berlin • Lisbon
Fly to Lisbon
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
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Day 7: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Monument of Discoveries
Participate in an activity centered around Future Readiness in a Changing World
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Day 8: Lisbon
Enjoy the Pilar 7 Bridge Experience, where you’ll use VR technology to examine the engineering of this famous bridge
Visit the Pavilion of Knowledge, Lisbon’s interactive science and technology museum
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Day 9: Lisbon • Ponta Delgada
Fly to Ponta Delgada in the Azores
Take a walking tour of Ponta Delgada
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Day 10: Ponta Delgada
Participate in a whale watching excursion
Learn how to sample and analyze local water sources
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Day 11: Ponta Delgada
Learn about agriculture in the Azores on a visit to a local farm
Enjoy a hands-on workshop at the Expolab, focusing on anything from robotics to virtual reality technology
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Day 12: Ponta Delgada
Take a guided kayaking tour of Furnas Lake
Enjoy a lunch of Cozido das Caldeiras, a traditional Portuguese meal
Visit the Furnas Monitoring and Research Centre (CMIF) to understand the history and evolution of the Furnas Volcano
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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 flights; 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
Futurium Museum; Monument of Discoveries; Pilar 7 Bridge experience; Pavilion of Knowledge; whale watching; water sampling and analysis activity; local farm; Expolab workshop; Furnas Lake kayaking; Furnas Monitoring and Research Centre; 2 Summit-themed activities
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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.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.