- European Discovery 30 Days
European Discovery Teen Tour
List everything you’d expect to see in your dream Europe trip for high schoolers, and we’re convinced that this once-in-a-lifetime summer teen tour has it covered! Travel through some of Europe’s greatest cities across England, France, Switzerland and Italy, hitting all the major attractions and taking in all the incredible sites. This student program also offers adventures like whitewater rafting, skiing and snowboarding. Enjoy quaint museums and cafes in the daytime, and theater shows and dance clubs at night. Our caring and friendly summer program leaders are experts at creating a genuinely close, inclusive family. This unique combination of amazing sights, activities, leaders and new friends will leave you wishing that this tour would last forever. All that is missing is you!
Teens on this trip participate in the first 22 days of the longer 30-day European Discovery program.
About This Program
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What It’s like
An adrenaline-filled trip with the coolest activities, picture-perfect landmarks and a close group bond.
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Accommodations
Hotels & resorts.
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Meals
Includes breakfast and dinner daily.
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Activities
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
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Transportation
Chartered deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach with a professional driver.
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Group Size
Varies from 28 to 48 participants.
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Dietary Options
We can accommodate most dietary preferences and allergies.
Program Highlights
- • Climb the Eiffel Tower and see the Arc de Triomphe.
- • Float through Venice in a gondola.
- • Imagine gladiators fighting in the Colosseum.
- • Toss coins into the Trevi Fountain.
- • Marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece - the Sistine Chapel.
- • Dance the night away at a club.
- • Whitewater raft the Isère River.
- • Ski or snowboard the Swiss Alps.
Itinerary
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2-4
5-7
8-10
11-12
13-14
15-16
17-18
19-21
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Accommodations
London, England
While staying at the Hilton London Kensington, you will get to enjoy the contemporary spacious rooms, LCD TVs, and access to the fitness center. This hotel is centrally located to visit all of London’s most famous sights and attractions.
Paris, France
Located in Paris’ 14th arrondissement, this Mercure hotel is set in the same street as many restaurants and theaters. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. All the rooms at Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse are spacious and light.
Annecy, France
While staying in the heart of Annecy’s city center at either the BW International Annecy or the ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville, you'll be very comfortable in this charming mountain village. Both hotels are only a few minutes walk from the old town and Lake Annecy.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Offering free Wi-Fi, Hotel Plateau Rosa is located a short walk from Zermatt’s center and the Zermatt Cable Car, at the foot of the Matterhorn. Rooms are decorated in traditional mountain style with light-wood furniture and wood-beamed ceilings.
Cinque Terre, Italy
In Cinque Terre, we stay at CDH Hotel. Enjoy this ideal location in the city center of La Spezia just minutes away from the Harbor.
Venice, Italy
While in Venice, we stay in the heart of the action at Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal, just minutes away from the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco.
Adriatic Riviera, Italy
Enjoy summer fun in the breathtaking seaside city of Rimini. Staying at the Hotel Polo, you’ll rest well after enjoying the beach & sea.
Rome, Italy
While staying at Hotel Diana or Best Western Hotel President, you will be surrounded by Rome’s famous monuments and landmarks such as the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you separate different age groups?
It depends on the program, so it’s always best to contact us. On some programs, we assign a specific departure date by age group to create the best possible social dynamics. For example, if grades 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 are listed on a program, note they will not all be traveling together on the same departure.
To find the programs with exclusive age-specific departures, look for tags saying “middle school” for students completing 7th and 8th grades, or “ON TOUR” for students completing 11th and 12th grades.
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Who are the staff and what are their qualifications?
Our staff are educators, guidance counselors, coaches, college and university students, former camp counselors, residence life coordinators, community volunteers, world travelers, and other leaders with diverse backgrounds. Many are former participants themselves who couldn’t get enough of the Westcoast experience! Learn more about our summer leaders.
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What is the difference between an Active Teen Tour and a Global Adventure program?
Our Active Teen Tours offer larger group sizes (generally 35-48 participants) and travel in deluxe motor coaches. Accommodations include quality hotels and occasional fun college residences.
Global Adventures are smaller group experiences (generally up to 26 participants). Groups travel by private motor coaches and occasional public transportation internationally, and use passenger vans in the USA. The France, Switzerland and Italy itinerary travels exclusively by train and public transportation. While these programs have a slightly bigger focus on adventure travel, we stay in quality hotels and lodges, always ensuring a good night’s rest.