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Adriatic Odyssey: July 15–30, 2025

Note: this Destination was initially posted in 2023, so it is almost full. If you intend to reply before 11/15/24, please ensure that you write an essay about why you are a good candidate, and do expect that not all will be accepted.

From savoring Italian cuisine to cruising the Greek isles, you’ll dive deep into the early history of Western civilization as you take in the ancient sites of Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

About the Trip  

This two-week adventure will take you through two incredible countries and include a stop in Turkey. In Italy, we will start in Rome, visiting Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel, the ancient Colosseum, and more.  Our expert local guide in Florence will show us why the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as we walk through the historic city center to explore art, architecture, and Renaissance history.  

We’ll hop on a night ferry from Italy to Greece, where we’ll visit a Meteora monastery— one of many monasteries suspended on giant sandstone rock pillars in the “middle of the sky”.  We’ll continue to Delphi and to Athens, where we will see the Olympic Stadium, the Acropolis, and more.

Next, we embark on a three-day cruise adventure of the Greek islands of Santorini, and Mykonos, plus Cesme, Turkey—where we visit the truly impressive ruins of Ancient Ephesus. We explore all three magnificent locales with included shore excursions as part of this amazing trip.

Who Should Apply?

• Age: Girl Scouts entering grades 9–12, or those who have just graduated 12th grade.
• Interests: Culture, history, and food
• Requirements: Open-minded and flexible, able to be outside and walk for extended periods in hot weather, and comfortable working in teams.
• Equipment: A packing list will be provided after acceptance. 
• Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who want to embrace new cultures and foods.

The Cost

Program fee: $6,249

The program fee includes airfare from Los Angeles to and from Europe. You will be responsible for the cost of roundtrip transportation to and from Los Angeles.

Deposit due upon acceptance: (This deposit is already included in your trip program fee). $300

Cancellation policy: This tour is organized in collaboration with EF Tours; please review its cancellation policies.

Financial aid may be available. Check with your local council. 

Host and Contact Info

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles,  www.girlscoutsla.org

Tammie Scott, destinations@girlscoutsla.org, 310-486-2379

This Destination is organized by Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles and the tour is operated by EF Tours.