France, Switzerland & Leadership Conference
Journey to France and Switzerland to discover how water impacts the fashion and beauty industries, and vice-versa.
Continue on to Nîmes, the place where denim originated, before seeing the Pont du Gard aqueduct and investigating water management. Next, enjoy the sights in Lyon, located at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Adventure to Zurich to speak with a local sustainability expert before taking a stunning excursion to the iconic Swiss Alps. Conclude your trip by further understanding The Impact of Water on Society at our inspiring leadership conference and exploring ways to harness this natural resource to make a bigger difference around the world.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: French Riviera
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Nice
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Day 3: French Riviera
Visit a French perfume factory
Participate in a perfume-making class
Take a tour of Monaco
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
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Day 4: French Riviera • Provence
Travel via Grimaud to Provence
Visit Grimaud Castle
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Day 5: Provence • Lyon
Travel via Nîmes and Vers-Pont-du-Gard to Lyon
Stop for a photo at the Pont Du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge
Visit a denim maker to learn about denim and water management
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Day 6: Lyon
Take a guided tour of Lyon
Visit the Cornish Pump to learn about the evolution of water management in the area
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Day 7: Lyon • Zurich
Travel to Zurich
Meet with a local sustainability expert
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Day 8: Zurich
Take a day trip to the Swiss Alps
Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Lucerne and a gondola ride to the top of one of the Alps
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
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Day 9: Zurich • Berlin
Fly to Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin
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Day 10: 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
See Checkpoint Charlie
See the East Side Gallery
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 11: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 12: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to France
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Day 2: French Riviera
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Nice
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Day 3: French Riviera
Visit a French perfume factory
Participate in a perfume-making class
Take a tour of Monaco
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Prince’s Palace
- Monaco Cathedral
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Day 4: French Riviera • Provence
Travel via Grimaud to Provence
Visit Grimaud Castle
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Day 5: Provence • Lyon
Travel via Nîmes and Vers-Pont-du-Gard to Lyon
Stop for a photo at the Pont Du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge
Visit a denim maker to learn about denim and water management
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Day 6: Lyon
Take a guided tour of Lyon
Visit the Cornish Pump to learn about the evolution of water management in the area
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Day 7: Lyon • Zurich
Travel to Zurich
Meet with a local sustainability expert
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Day 8: Zurich
Take a day trip to the Swiss Alps
Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Lucerne and a gondola ride to the top of one of the Alps
Take a walking tour of Lucerne
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Lucerne
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Day 9: Zurich • Berlin
Fly to Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin
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Day 10: 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
See Checkpoint Charlie
See the East Side Gallery
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 11: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 12: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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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
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
Perfume factory; perfume making workshop; Grimaud Castle; denim maker visit; Cornish Pump visit; boat ride on Lake Lucerne; cog railway or gondola ride; Topography of Terror Museum; 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 over 500 schools and offices in more than 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.