13 days
Zagreb, Ljubljana, Berlin

Experience the natural beauty of the Balkan region with this breathtaking, off-the-beaten-path adventure.

Begin with sightseeing in Zagreb before admiring lakes, caves, and waterfalls as you walk through Plitvice Lakes National Park. Then travel across Slovenia to see iconic Bled Castle and the Škocjan Caves to study water’s impact on landscapes—and appreciate its critical role in relaxation and industry for local communities. Your final stop is Berlin, where you’ll investigate how water plays a role in cities vs. the impact it makes in the wilderness or countryside. Lastly, you’ll further understand The Impact of Water on Society at our global leadership conference, where you’ll learn how to harness this important natural resource to make a bigger difference around the world.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Croatia

  • Day 2: Zagreb

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Zagreb

  • Day 3: Zagreb

    Take a guided tour of Zagreb

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

  • Day 4: Zagreb

    Take a day trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park

     Enjoy light hiking in Plitvice Lakes National Park with local guides 

  • Day 5: Zagreb • Ljubljana

    Travel to Slovenia

     Explore Ljubljana with an expert local guide 

  • Day 6: Ljubljana

    Take a day trip to Lake Bled

     Visit Lake Bled Castle and take a boat ride on the lake 

    Enjoy a hike in Vintgar Gorge

  • Day 7: Ljubljana

     Take a day trip to coastal Slovenia 

     Visit the Škocjan Caves, a system of limestone caves that includes underground passages and waterfalls 

    Exploration time in Piran

  • Day 8: Ljubljana • Berlin

    Fly to Berlin

    Take a walking tour of Berlin

  • Day 9: Berlin

    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 Checkpoint Charlie

    See the East Side Gallery 

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

  • Day 10: Berlin • Leadership Conference

    Explore Berlin on your own

    Kick off your leadership conference experience 

  • Day 11: Berlin • Leadership Conference

  • Day 12: Berlin • Leadership Conference

  • Day 13: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Croatia

  • Day 2: Zagreb

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Zagreb

  • Day 3: Zagreb

    Take a guided tour of Zagreb

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

  • Day 4: Zagreb

    Take a day trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park

     Enjoy light hiking in Plitvice Lakes National Park with local guides 

  • Day 5: Zagreb • Ljubljana

    Travel to Slovenia

     Explore Ljubljana with an expert local guide 

  • Day 6: Ljubljana

    Take a day trip to Lake Bled

     Visit Lake Bled Castle and take a boat ride on the lake 

    Enjoy a hike in Vintgar Gorge

  • Day 7: Ljubljana

     Take a day trip to coastal Slovenia 

     Visit the Škocjan Caves, a system of limestone caves that includes underground passages and waterfalls 

    Exploration time in Piran

  • Day 8: Ljubljana • Berlin

    Fly to Berlin

    Take a walking tour of Berlin

  • Day 9: Berlin

    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 Checkpoint Charlie

    See the East Side Gallery 

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

  • Day 10: Berlin • Leadership Conference

    Explore Berlin on your own

    Kick off your leadership conference experience 

  • Day 11: Berlin • Leadership Conference

  • Day 12: Berlin • Leadership Conference

  • Day 13: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

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

  • Hotels

    11 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

    Plitvice Lakes National Park; Bled Castle; Lake Bled boat ride; Vintgar Gorge hike; Škocjan Caves; Topography of Terror Museum; 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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