London to Lucerne
Three European cities. Two WAGGGS World Centres. One amazing tour. Girl Scouts travel has never been so fun! The troop will experience the best of both worlds as incredible adventures take them through the bustling streets of London, the museums of Paris, and high up into the Swiss Alps. Visit special Girl Scout destinations in Switzerland (Our Chalet) and UK (Pax Lodge) where you will participate in unique Girl Scout programming.
The physical rating of this program is: Active: 3 (out of 3)
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
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Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit Pax Lodge in Hampstead
- Take part in a pinning ceremony
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Day 4: London
Ride the London Eye
Take a Thames River cruise to Greenwich
Take a guided tour of Windsor Castle
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. George’s Chapel
- Queen Mary's Dolls' House
- State Apartments
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Day 5: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:- Latin Quarter
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
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Day 6: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Join an optional excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
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Day 7: Paris
Visit the Louvre
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Day 8: Paris • Adelboden
Travel to Adelboden
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Day 9: Our Chalet • Adelboden
Visit Our Chalet World Centre
- Take part in a pinning ceremony
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Day 10: Lucerne
Travel to Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Chapel Bridge
Add this in-depth excursion:
Mount Pilatus
Venture to the top of Mount Pilatus, the majestic 6,387-foot peak that towers over Lucerne. In the summer, take a boat across Lake Lucerne and then ride the Pilatus cog railway—the steepest in the world—to the top. During other seasons, take a motorcoach to the base and a 45-minute cable car ride to the top, where you’ll enjoy splendid views. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended.)Enjoy a Swiss Folklore Evening
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 4 more days
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Day 11: Florence
Travel to Florence
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Day 12: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Chiesa di Santa Croce
Visit the Duomo
See a leather-making demonstration
Participate in a fresco art workshop
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Day 13: Rome
Travel to Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
Visit the Roman Forum
Visit the Colosseum
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Day 14: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 15: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to England
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Day 2: London
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of London
With your tour director you will see:- The Strand
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Covent Garden
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Day 3: London
Take a guided tour of London
With your expert local guide you will see:- Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
- Piccadilly Circus
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
Visit Pax Lodge in Hampstead
- Take part in a pinning ceremony
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Day 4: London
Ride the London Eye
Take a Thames River cruise to Greenwich
Take a guided tour of Windsor Castle
With your expert local guide you will see:
- St. George’s Chapel
- Queen Mary's Dolls' House
- State Apartments
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Day 5: London • Paris
Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Take a walking tour of Paris
With your tour director you will see:- Latin Quarter
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
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Day 6: Paris
Take a guided tour of Paris
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Place de la Concorde
- Champs-Élysées
- Arc de Triomphe
- Les Invalides
- Eiffel Tower
Add this in-depth excursion:
Versailles
Join an optional excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.
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Day 7: Paris
Visit the Louvre
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Day 8: Paris • Adelboden
Travel to Adelboden
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Day 9: Our Chalet • Adelboden
Visit Our Chalet World Centre
- Take part in a pinning ceremony
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Day 10: Lucerne
Travel to Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Chapel Bridge
Add this in-depth excursion:
Mount Pilatus
Venture to the top of Mount Pilatus, the majestic 6,387-foot peak that towers over Lucerne. In the summer, take a boat across Lake Lucerne and then ride the Pilatus cog railway—the steepest in the world—to the top. During other seasons, take a motorcoach to the base and a 45-minute cable car ride to the top, where you’ll enjoy splendid views. (Note: Warm clothes and appropriate shoes recommended.)Enjoy a Swiss Folklore Evening
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 4 more days
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Day 11: Florence
Travel to Florence
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Day 12: Florence
Take a guided tour of Florence
With your expert local guide you will see:- Piazza della Signoria
- Ponte Vecchio
- Chiesa di Santa Croce
Visit the Duomo
See a leather-making demonstration
Participate in a fresco art workshop
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Day 13: Rome
Travel to Rome
Take a guided tour of Rome
Visit the Roman Forum
Visit the Colosseum
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Day 14: Rome
Take a guided tour of Vatican City
Visit the Sistine Chapel
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica
Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome:
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
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Day 15: Depart for home
Interested in leading this tour?
Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Eurostar high-speed train
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Hotels
9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (13 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Guided Sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed guides (6 with extension); 2 walking tours; 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director
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Entrances
London Eye and Thames River Cruise; Louvre; Notre Dame Cathedral; Swiss Alps Experience. With Extension: Create-a-fresco workshop; Colosseum; Roman Forum; Sistine Chapel; St. Peter’s Basilica
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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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.
