European Quartet: June 21–July 3, 2026

Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris & London: explore food, fun, culture, and history during your four-country adventure!

About the Trip  

European Quartet!

Begin your European adventure with a flight to Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands. Encounter their famous windmills and learn about Dutch traditional crafts. No visit to Amsterdam would be complete without a visit to the Anne Frank house.

Continue to Brussels where you will see the Grand Place and marvel at the famous Atomium, completing our time making some treats at a Belgian chocolate workshop. 

On to Paris, where you will see the city's most famous monuments, take a tour of the Latin Quarter, catch a glimpse of the Notre Dame Cathedral, and visit the Louvre Museum. Top off your Paris experience with a macaroon-making class! Leave France in style as you board the high-speed Eurostar train and travel through the English Channel on your way to London. 

Wrap-up your European adventure by visiting the United Kindgom. While in London, you will ride the famous London Eye, take a cruise on the Thames River, visit Windsor Castle, and participate in a one-of-a-kind pinning ceremony at the WAGGGS World Center, Pax Lodge. Before departing for home, tour the Roman baths and experience a visit to one of the most famous landmarks in the world: Stonehenge. 

Who Should Apply?

• Age: Girl Scouts entering grades 10–12, or those who are finishing 12th grade in Spring 2026.

• Interests: Culture, history, and cities

• Requirements: You must be comfortable around people who speak a different language than you do. You can expect to walk up to EIGHT MILES per day on a variety of ground landscapes. You will experience daily weather changes to include rain, wind, and temperatures between 70-100 degrees Fahrenheit. You must be willing to attend VIRTUAL MEETINGS and complete PRE-TOUR ASSIGNMENTS before the trip. 

• Equipment: Bring comfortable shoes, an interest in other cultures, patience and kindness.  All Girl Scouts must bring and wear their official Girl Scout uniform for the day we visit Pax Lodge. A collaborative packing list will be established with the entire group after acceptance.

• Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who love history and learning about other cultures!

The Cost

Program fee: $5,709 + $300 ($5,709 due to EF Tours; $300 due to Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast.)

Program fee includes round-trip international flights from Norfolk, VA to Europe. This trip starts with teambuilding in Norfolk, VA. Participants are responsible for the cost of round-trip transportation to/from Norfolk.

Deposit due upon acceptance: $395 (included in fees noted above - not in addition to them. $300 due to Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast and $95 to EF Tours)

Cancellation policy: The tour operator is EF Tours. Please read and understand their cancellation and refund policy.

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

Host and Contact Info

Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast, https://www.gsccc.org/

Eileen Livick, gscccdestinations@gmail.com, 757-681-9233

This Destination is organized by Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast, and the tour is operated by EF Tours.