Germany, Italy & Switzerland

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Program number: 2599065TT
Group Leader's name: Keirsh Cochran
Requested departure date: 5/14/2024
Requested return date: 5/23/2024
Departure gateway: Chicago (IL)
10 days
Munich, Innsbruck, Venice, Milan region, Lake Como, Lucerne region, Zurich, extension to Paris
Program designed to: Facilitate experiences in three distinct expressions of European culture, from the Baroque majesty of Munich’s royal palaces and the Renaissance splendor of Venice’s palazzi-lined canals to the Medieval charm of Lucerne’s fountained squares. As you explore shops and cafes off the beaten path, gain glimpses into why these cities rank high on quality-of-life indexes, and delight in the stunning alpine landscapes that connect them.

Highlight: On a wander through the cobbled streets of Lucerne’s Old Town, be sure to stop at a traditional bakery for a Schoggi-Broetli—a breakfast bun with chocolate chunks.

🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany

  • Day 2: Munich

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Munich

    With your Field Director you will see:

    • Munich Cathedral, the representative landmark of Munich
    • New Town Hall, a towering building home to the city government
    • Hofbräuhaus, a famous beer hall dating back to the 16th century and a symbol of Bavarian hospitality

    Enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner in Munich

  • Day 3: Munich

    Take a guided tour of Munich

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 Olympic Games
    • Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs 
    • Marienplatz, Munich's main city square

    🔹 Guided learning: With an expert local guide, visit and reflect at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, which today serves as a memorial museum and a stark reminder of the darkest chapter in this country’s long story

  • Day 4: Munich • Innsbruck • Venice region

    Travel via Innsbruck, the capital of the beautiful Austrian province of Tyrol, on your way to Venice 

    Enjoy dinner in the Venice region

  • Day 5: Venice

    🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of Venice

    With your local expert guide you will see:

    • St. Mark's Square, Venice's primary square and center of cultural importance
    • St. Mark's Campanile, a 323-foot bell tower
    • Grand Canal, Venice's major waterway filled with gondolas

    Visit the colorful Venetian island of Burano 

    Learn about glass-blowing in a local craftsman's shop and watch expert craftsmen spin molten-hot wares

    Add this in-depth excursion
    🔹 Cultural engagement: Gondola ride

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Gondola ride

    Enjoy the ultimate Venetian experience—a gondola ride through the city's famed canals, passing by enchanting waterfront homes and under historic pedestrian bridges.  

  • Day 6: Venice • Milan

    Travel to Milan, a cultural, financial and artistic hub of Italy 

    Take a tour of Milan

    With an expert local guide you will see:

    • The Piazza del Duomo and its towering Gothic cathedral
    • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the world's oldest mall
    • The Sforza Castle, a 15th-century fortress that now holds works of art from Michelangelo and Da Vinci

    Visit the Duomo, the largest Gothic church in the world adorned with the famous Madonnina at its peak 

  • Day 7: Milan • Como • Lucerne region

    Travel via Lake Como, a breathtaking lake set against the Alps, on your way to the Lucerne region 

    Enjoy dinner at your hotel in the Lucerne region

  • Day 8: Lucerne region

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Take a walking tour of Lucerne 

    With your Field Director you will see:

    • Lion Monument, a sandstone statue commemorating the Swiss Guards slain in the 1792 Paris storming of the Tuileries 
    • Kapellbrücke, a covered bridge dating back to medieval days adorned with colorful murals overhead

    🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Lucerne on your own  

    Enjoy a traditional Swiss dinner

    Add this in-depth excursion
    Swiss Alps experience

    Swiss Alps experience

    This exciting half-day adventure takes you to the top of one of the Swiss Alps, the majestic mountainous backdrop of Lucerne. Journey to the base of the mountain by boat and ride a cog railway to the top. You’ll reach the summit and be rewarded with a splendid panorama of Lucerne, its lake, and the glorious snow-capped Alps. On a clear day, you can see for more than 200 miles! You’ll get back to the foot of the mountain by way of a gondola ride. (Please note: Mountains can be cold, even in summer; warm clothes and appropriate shoes are recommended.) 

  • Day 9: Lucerne region • Zurich

    Travel to Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland and one of the world's largest financial centers 

    Take a walking tour of Zurich with your Field Director and see its quaint Old Town, its waterfront promenades, and take in its eclectic mix of architectural styles

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Try your hand at Swiss chocolate making during a chocolate tour and tasting 

    Enjoy dinner in Zurich

  • Day 10: Depart for home

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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany

  • Day 2: Munich

    Meet your Field Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Munich

    With your Field Director you will see:

    • Munich Cathedral, the representative landmark of Munich
    • New Town Hall, a towering building home to the city government
    • Hofbräuhaus, a famous beer hall dating back to the 16th century and a symbol of Bavarian hospitality

    Enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner in Munich

  • Day 3: Munich

    Take a guided tour of Munich

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 Olympic Games
    • Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs 
    • Marienplatz, Munich's main city square

    🔹 Guided learning: With an expert local guide, visit and reflect at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, which today serves as a memorial museum and a stark reminder of the darkest chapter in this country’s long story

  • Day 4: Munich • Innsbruck • Venice region

    Travel via Innsbruck, the capital of the beautiful Austrian province of Tyrol, on your way to Venice 

    Enjoy dinner in the Venice region

  • Day 5: Venice

    🔹 Guided learning: Take a guided tour of Venice

    With your local expert guide you will see:

    • St. Mark's Square, Venice's primary square and center of cultural importance
    • St. Mark's Campanile, a 323-foot bell tower
    • Grand Canal, Venice's major waterway filled with gondolas

    Visit the colorful Venetian island of Burano 

    Learn about glass-blowing in a local craftsman's shop and watch expert craftsmen spin molten-hot wares

    Add this in-depth excursion
    🔹 Cultural engagement: Gondola ride

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Gondola ride

    Enjoy the ultimate Venetian experience—a gondola ride through the city's famed canals, passing by enchanting waterfront homes and under historic pedestrian bridges.  

  • Day 6: Venice • Milan

    Travel to Milan, a cultural, financial and artistic hub of Italy 

    Take a tour of Milan

    With an expert local guide you will see:

    • The Piazza del Duomo and its towering Gothic cathedral
    • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the world's oldest mall
    • The Sforza Castle, a 15th-century fortress that now holds works of art from Michelangelo and Da Vinci

    Visit the Duomo, the largest Gothic church in the world adorned with the famous Madonnina at its peak 

  • Day 7: Milan • Como • Lucerne region

    Travel via Lake Como, a breathtaking lake set against the Alps, on your way to the Lucerne region 

    Enjoy dinner at your hotel in the Lucerne region

  • Day 8: Lucerne region

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Take a walking tour of Lucerne 

    With your Field Director you will see:

    • Lion Monument, a sandstone statue commemorating the Swiss Guards slain in the 1792 Paris storming of the Tuileries 
    • Kapellbrücke, a covered bridge dating back to medieval days adorned with colorful murals overhead

    🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring Lucerne on your own  

    Enjoy a traditional Swiss dinner

    Add this in-depth excursion
    Swiss Alps experience

    Swiss Alps experience

    This exciting half-day adventure takes you to the top of one of the Swiss Alps, the majestic mountainous backdrop of Lucerne. Journey to the base of the mountain by boat and ride a cog railway to the top. You’ll reach the summit and be rewarded with a splendid panorama of Lucerne, its lake, and the glorious snow-capped Alps. On a clear day, you can see for more than 200 miles! You’ll get back to the foot of the mountain by way of a gondola ride. (Please note: Mountains can be cold, even in summer; warm clothes and appropriate shoes are recommended.) 

  • Day 9: Lucerne region • Zurich

    Travel to Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland and one of the world's largest financial centers 

    Take a walking tour of Zurich with your Field Director and see its quaint Old Town, its waterfront promenades, and take in its eclectic mix of architectural styles

    🔹 Cultural engagement: Try your hand at Swiss chocolate making during a chocolate tour and tasting 

    Enjoy dinner in Zurich

  • Day 10: Depart for home

What's Included

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  • Transportation

    Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.

  • Accommodations

    Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • Select meals

    Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.

  • End-to-end support

    Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.

  • EF Global Learning Toolkit

    We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.

  • Field Director

    Your Field Director is on the ground with your group, providing deep local insights while handling program logistics.

  • Guided exploration

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.

  • Field Visits

    Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.

Building skills for a global world

Whether you're aiming for a promotion, want to land your dream job, or hoping to leave your comfort zone, international experience gives you the skills you need to succeed in an increasingly global world.
 97% growth in the number of students who were confident navigating unfamiliar places post study abroad.1  93% of students who studied abroad and entered the workforce were employed within 6 months of graduation, compared to 49% who did not study abroad.2  Students who studied abroad saw 100% greater improvement in GPA.3

 

 

*Sources: 1: EF Study Abroad Program Impact 2018; 2: IES Abroad 2015; 3: Georgia Learning Outcomes of Students Studying Abroad Research Initiative 2010  

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