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Cuisine and Culture in Southern Italy: July 15–July 26, 2024

Pack your camera and taste buds for this delicious adventure to see the sights and explore the food of southern Italy.

About the Trip

Discover the Italian sights you have read about in books and seen in movies, including the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel and the highlights of Rome: the Colosseum, the Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and more.  If the sights don’t entice you, maybe the food will! We’ll take a cooking class in Rome and visit a farm where mozzarella is made. We’ll learn all about olive oil, pasta, gelato and chocolate.

The adventure kicks-off in Los Angeles, where you will meet the new Girl Scout friends who will be alongside you on this culinary journey around southern Italy. 

Who Should Apply?

• Age: Girl Scouts entering grades 9–12 or those who will have just graduated from 12th grade in summer 2024

• Interests: Culture and food

• Requirements: Open-minded and flexible, able to be outside and walk for extended periods, and comfortable working in teams

• Equipment: Passport valid until at least February 2025

• Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who are interested in cultural heritage and culinary arts.

The Cost

Program fee: $5,249

The program fee includes airfare from Los Angeles to Italy. Girl Scouts will need to arrange transportation to Los Angeles.

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

Final payment due: March 9, 2024

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 | https://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.