Switzerland and Italy
From magnificent mountains to crystal-clear lakes to world-class museums, Switzerland and Italy will wow you. Your troop will travel high atop Mount Pilatus in Lucerne, cruise the Venetian canals, and admire the art of Florence and Rome. And you’ll enjoy a special visit to Our Chalet, the oldest of the four WAGGGS Centres, located in the splendid Swiss Alps.
Day 1: Fly overnight to Switzerland
Day 2: Zurich • Adelboden
Arrive in Zurich
Travel to Adelboden
Day 3: Adelboden
Visit Our Chalet
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Enjoy a special Girl Scout program
Day 4: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne:
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Lion Monument
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Chapel Bridge
Optional: Mount Pilatus
Optional: Swiss Folklore Event (March-October)
Day 5: Venice
Travel to Venice
Day 6: Venice
Take a guided tour of Venice:
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St. Mark's Square
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Grand Canal
Visit the Doges’ Palace
See a glass-blowing demonstration
Day 7: Florence
Travel to Florence
Day 8: Florence
Take a guided walking 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
Optional: Pisa
Day 9: Assisi • Rome
Travel to Rome via Assisi
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis
Continue on to Rome
Day 10: 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 guided walking tour of Rome:
Day 11: Depart for home
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