Essence of Europe
This “grand tour” of tours will stretch your imagination and open your eyes to six fabulous countries. It’s a true taste of Europe, and a special adventure Girl Scouts will love. You’ll see some amazing sights, from Heidelberg’s hilltop castle to London’s Buckingham Palace. And you’ll get to take the high-speed Eurostar train from Paris to London, an exciting and unique travel experience.
Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
Day 2: Frankfurt
Arrive in Frankfurt
Travel to Heidelberg
Take a tour of Heidelberg
Visit Heidelberg Castle wine barrel
Days 3-4: Munich
Take a walking tour of Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich:
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Olympic Stadium
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Residenz and Marienplatz
Visit Dachau
Days 5-6: Venice
Stop in Innsbruck en route to Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice:
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St. Mark’s Square and Grand Canal
Visit the Doges’ Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
Days 7-8: Rome
Transfer to Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a guided tour of Rome:
Visit the Colosseum
Take a walking tour of Rome:
Day 9: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
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Piazza della Signoria
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Ponte Vecchio
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Chiesa di Santa Croce
Visit the Duomo
See a leather-making demonstration
Days 10-11: Lucerne region
Take a tour of Lucerne
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Lion Monument
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Chapel Bridge
Optional: Mount Pilatus
Day 12: Colmar • Alsace
Travel to Colmar
Take a tour of Colmar
Continue on to the Alsace region
Days 13-14: Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
Take a guided tour of Paris:
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Eiffel Tower
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Arc de Triomphe
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Champs-Élysées
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Place de la Concorde
Optional: Versailles
Days 15-16: London
Travel on the Eurostar train to London
Take a guided tour of London:
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Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
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Piccadilly Circus
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St. Paul’s Cathedral
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Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Take a walking tour of London
Free time to visit Pax Lodge in Hampstead
Day 17: Depart for home
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