Welcome to London! Upon arriving in London, make your way to our hotel. (Please note that airport transfers are not included on this tour.) There will be a welcome meeting at 6 p.m., when you’ll meet your Local Leader and fellow Girl Scout travelers and get an overview of what lies ahead over the coming week. Afterward, we’ll head out for our first dinner together. (d)

*Please note, Club Adventures and Girl Scouts cannot guarantee that any departure will be exclusively female.

This morning we’ll travel like locals on the London Underground to the very heart of the city. Together with an Insider Expert—a longtime Girl Scouts Overseas volunteer!*—we’ll explore iconic sights such as Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and of course, Buckingham Palace. One event that cannot be missed is the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. This afternoon, we’ll head to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts World Centre, Pax Lodge! We’ll meet the Pax Lodge volunteers and enjoy a guided tour, ending with a private pinning ceremony. Afterward, we’ll enjoy cream tea before exploring the grounds! Tonight, we’ll head out to dinner before returning to our hotel. (b, d)

*Insider Expert subject to change based upon availability

Get ready to be whisked away to Ethiopia without ever leaving London! Supporting a local woman-owned business, we’ll join our Insider Expert, Sefanit, an Ethiopian woman from a local social enterprise, as she leads us through Shepherd’s Bush Market to discover the flavors, cultures, and traditions of her homeland. We’ll finish our adventure by sitting down for an authentic Ethiopian coffee ceremony. After experiencing the varied cultures and flavors of London, we’ll enjoy a classic pastime: high tea! Enjoy finger sandwiches and scones alongside your tea for a true London experience. The rest of the day is unscripted for you to write your own adventure. (b)

After breakfast, we’ll hop aboard the Eurostar for our train ride to Paris. Upon arrival in the French capital, we’ll take our included transfer to our hotel. This afternoon, we’ll meet our Insider Expert to learn about the neo-muralism movement as we contemplate the walls painted by the greatest muralists from all over the world. This tour concentrates on big murals commissioned by Mairie du 13e arrondissement de Paris and multiple galleries or projects like Boulevard Paris 13 (Galerie Itinerance) and Seres Queridos. Afterward, enjoy the rest of the evening to explore and connect with the City of Lights. (b)

Montmartre is a name familiar to all who love Paris! This romantic setting, made famous by the film Amélie, is home to street musicians and picturesque roads animated by artists and painters. On top of that, its traditional food shops are among the best in the city! Enjoy an insider’s look at Montmartre and discover a one-of-a-kind route that shows off the historic, cultural, and gastronomic heritage of the neighborhood! Tonight, Parisian fare comes to life with a Parisian-led cooking course! Learn how to cook local cuisine and then enjoy your creation for dinner! (b, d)

This morning, we’ll explore the world-renowned Louvre Museum. Led by a woman Insider Expert, we’ll begin our exploration by entering through I.M. Pei’s famous glass pyramid. We’ll be treated to expert commentary on countless masterpieces, including Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa. Afterward, the stunning Eiffel Tower awaits. We’ll stop to pick up some local delicacies at a café and enjoy a bite at the base of the Tower. The afternoon is unscripted for you to write your own adventure. Perhaps you’d like to go shopping on the Champs-Élysées, or simply do as the Parisians do and watch the world go by at a sidewalk café. This evening, it is time to get ready for the closing ceremony and farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (b, d)

Your London and Paris adventure comes to an end today. (b)