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Information, Tickets, & Travel
Get Out There & Start Exploring!
Seek adventure and explore Europe with Aviano’s Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) office! Our team of travel enthusiasts organizes incredible trips for the Aviano AB community every month – from day trips, wine tastings and castle tours, to long weekend trips to Paris, Croatia, the French Riviera, and more! ITT also offers our popular Patriot Shuttle, which can be booked for PCS travel to/from the Venice Marco Polo Airport. Come tour with us!
Note: this form is only for monthly trip bookings. Overnight trips must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.
For the Patriot Shuttle, please scroll to the bottom of this page for reservation request instructions.
Christmas Market Special
Buy two Christmas Market trips and enjoy 50% off your third trip! To qualify, all three trips must be purchased together by the same person. This offer is not valid for multiple individuals purchasing tickets for the same market, and the discount will only be applied to the trip of least value. Please note that refunds are not available, but you can transfer your ticket to another Christmas Market if necessary.
For more details, visit our ITT office located between the BX and the Commissary.
Secure your spot early! Christmas Market sign-ups begin October 1st.
October Trips
Oktoberfest (Ages 18+)
Price: $105
Oktoberfest, the most important festival in Munich, has been celebrated since 1810 when King Ludwig went on his honeymoon with Therese Von Sachsenhildburghausen. A huge festival was organized for this grand occasion. Now, each year in September, visitors from all over the world come to Munich to sample the beer which is sold on horse drawn carriages by the workers of the beer factories or in extremely large and often crowded tents. DON’T FORGET YOUR LEDERHOSEN AND DIRNDL!!! ITT recognizes that the nature of this trip may involve drinking. Although we recommend moderation our customers are advised that a $100.00 fee will be charged to an individual if they are sick on the bus. Additionally, that person will be held responsible for the clean-up.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Oktoberfest (Ages 18+)
Price: $105
Cinque Terre
Price: $680, SSF $125
Cinque Terre is high up on many traveler’s bucket lists of places to visit in Italy. The ambience and natural beauty of the Cinque Terre are the main attractions and each of the five villages has its own personality. Visit the tiny harbors, the houses painted in pastel colors according to the Ligurian tradition, walk the trails and enjoy shopping.
Genoa is the capital of the Liguria region and the sixth-largest city in Italy. Genoa is filled with narrow alleyways, historic buildings such as the Palace of the Doges the Teatro Carlo Felice and a beautiful fountain in its main square. Be sure to check out the Genova Aquarium as it is the largest aquarium in Italy.
What’s Included: 2-night hotel stay with breakfast, entrance to Genova Aquarium, ferry and train tickets, round trip transportation, and services of a tour escort.
Cinque Terre
Price: $680, SSF $125
Lake Como
Price: $150, SAI $75
Lake Como, in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region, is an upscale resort area known for its dramatic scenery. The namesake lake’s deep-blue waters are set against the rugged, forested foothills of the Alps. All along the coast are luxury hotels, some with swimming pools that float in the lake. Mediterranean villas with formal gardens, some open to the public, dot the shore. With the craggy Alps for a backdrop, a unique microclimate where topical plants thrive, and a long history of lavish summer estates, Lake Como is surrounded by some of Italy’s most beautiful gardens and villas. Lush foliage and brilliant flowers frame views across the lake to peaks that stay snow-capped well into summer. The shore rises steeply, so gardens cascade above the water, and descend in terraces decorated by statues and fountains.
What’s Included: Entrance to Balbianello Garden, 1 ferry ticket, round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Lake Como
Price: $150, SAI $75
Venetian Island Boat Tour
Price: $180, DAP $90
Set off across the Venetian Lagoon and explore Burano, Murano and Torcello. Visit a glass factory, where you’ll watch a glass blower creating beautiful pieces of glassware, a Murano tradition that dates back to 1291. See beautiful churches decorated with mosaics and other ornamental details. Visit Torcello, an island established between the 5th and 6th centuries, to see its ornate palaces and churches. Highlights include the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, founded in the 7th century, and the excavated remnants of the baptistery in the Church of Santa Fosca. Burano, an island known for its lace production, which dates back to the 16th century and was once the best in Europe. While you visit local shops and a museum to admire high-end lace on display, admire the island’s brightly colored fishermen’s houses.
What’s Included: Boat transportation to 3 islands, lunch on boat, entrance to glass factory, round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Venetian Island Boat Tour
Price: $180, DAP $90
Aquardens
Price: $140
The aquardens is the perfect place for rest and relaxation in their microbiologically pure water, charming pools, salsobromoidic waterfalls and hydromassage areas that range from 82 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The waters are known to help with arthritis, fractures, strains, and more. Overlooking the Valpolicella hills this spa has a thermal park and sauna village that is perfect for the whole family or a day out of the house. Restaurants are on-site where lunch can be purchased, sauna time can be added to the ticket and bars for beverages. Come out for a relaxing day in November before the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
What’s Included: Entry to thermal spa with 6-hour pass, round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Aquardens
Price: $140
November Trips
Innsbruck & Swarovski
Price: $180
Discover an amazing variety in the Tyrolean capital. The heart of the Alps offers an abundance of both traditional and modern attractions. Nature, sports and cultural delights are all brought together by charming hospitality. Medieval alleyways, imperial residences, modern city life and exclusive shopping ensures enjoyable moments. Olympic spots and convention venues compete with famous landmarks like the Golden Roof. 800 years of history are surrounded by majestic mountain peaks, providing spectacular views of the city.
The Magical Swarovski Crystal Worlds:
A water-spouting Giant that magically lures visitors into its interior, where Chambers of Wonder ignite beacons of imagination, has managed to become a globally-recognized work of art in just twelve years, attracting more than 7 million visitors to date. Also open, a fantastic stage for cultural events, the world’s biggest Swarovski shop in its visionary design and the Café-terra, where you can enjoy an exquisite selection of food and drink. The creatively designed park invites you to linger a while as well – offering a maze, alpine garden, art objects and panoramic view.
What’s Included: Entry into Swarovski Crystal World and grounds with audio guide, round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Innsbruck & Swarovski
Price: $180
Prague
Price: $650 / SSF + $100
Prague is, without a doubt, one of the most important cities in Eastern Europe. This city has witnessed the development of private commerce since the split of former Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and the Republic of Slovakia. No matter what your interests are (shopping, history, architectural sights, fine or modern art, performances in the concert halls, the galleries, beer parlors, islands or bridges) you can find it all in this beautiful city. No trip to Prague is complete without a visit to Prague Castle, a landmark that has been integral to the history of the city Bohemia and the Czech Republic for over one thousand years. Founded in the 9th century, it covers 135 acres with a range of architectural styles from the last millennium. Towering over the castle is St. Vitus’ Cathedral. This massive structure was started in 1344, but it took almost 600 years to finish. With its flying buttresses and gargoyles, the cathedral is highly reminiscent of Notre Dame in Paris. The cathedral houses the remains of Bohemian kings and the crown jewels. Its stained-glass windows are a sight to behold, including some by Alphonse Mucha, the famous Art Nouveau painter.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation by bus, 2 nights accommodation in a hotel, breakfast, professional guided tour of Prague, entrance to Prague Castle, and the service of a tour escort.
Prague
Price: $650 / SSF + $100
Prosecco Road (Ages 18+)
Price: $125
If all roads lead to Rome, then perhaps even grander roads lead to Prosecco. Conegliano is the starting point to a winding road trip adventure through Italy’s first wine road, originally called the Strada del Prosecco, which was created in 1966. At first it linked the towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, but it expanded over decades, as more villages bought into its growing success. Fifty years later, it is called the Strada del Prosecco e Vini dei Colli Conegliano Valdobbiadene (the road of Prosecco and wine of the hills of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene) and it winds its way through 15 wine communities clustered around the two urban centers. On this trip enjoy a beautiful ride through this enchanting wine region. Visit multiple winery’s and taste several different wine productions.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, Prosecco tasting in 2 local wineries, lunch, and service of a tour escort.
Prosecco Road (Ages 18+)
Price: $125
Beretta
Price: $125
The Pietro Beretta Company – located in breathtaking Brescia, Italy – is the oldest firearm producer in the world, with its factory being established in 1526. Nestled in a small valley, the legacy of the Beretta family’s fifteen generations has provided the world with some of the finest guns. Year after year, Beretta continues to adapt their craft to suit an ever-evolving world that is the market and community of firearms. In their words: “The future is already here.”
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort, and tour of Beretta Gun Factory.
Beretta (Ages 15+)
Price: $125
Milan
Price: $100, SAI $50
Milan, Italy’s second largest city in population and first in economic importance. Milan is the Home of Italy’s most influential clothing and shoe design houses. Life in Milan focuses around the Piazza del Duomo, located in the center of the City. The town center is dominated by the huge Gothic Cathedral, Europe’s third largest Church. The Church, constructed on and off for a period of 450 years (starting in 1386), has 2,245 statues, 1,356 spires and 96 gargoyles. Near the Cathedral stand the Ambrosian Library, the Sforza Castle, and the Monastery of the Santa Maria delle Grazie, all wonderful sights to take in while admiring the city.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Milan
Price: $100, SAI $50
Tuscan Wine Weekend (ages 18+). Limit 7 people.
Price: $350 / SSF + $50
Join ITT for Tuscan wine Trip. We will be staying at some of the most authentic Bed and Breakfast spots and will be given a memorable wine class accompanied by a tasting. See what Tuscany has to offer as we become true wine experts… well better than you were yesterday! Besides, we will visit one of the most beautiful Medieval towns. We will learn the true story of the sword in the stone. Tuscany is a wealth of historic treasures considered one-of-a-kind worldwide: the region is full of art, cities, and little picturesque villages with a huge cultural heritage. Sign up today! Limit 7 people.
What’s Included: 1 night hotel stay with breakfast, entrance ticket into the San Galgano Abby and Chiusdino Museum, wine tasting and light lunch, round trip transportation, and services of a tour escort.
Tuscan Wine Weekend (ages 18+). Limit 7 people.
Price: $350 / SSF + $50
Bologna
Price: $105, DAP $55
Bologna The beautiful city center is well preserved and full of character, with unified architecture and marbled pavements. The main Piazza Maggiore is a big square on the oldest part of the city with the Neptune fountain that was built in 1566 by Tomaso Laureti of Palermo and later embellished by Giambologna. With a group of angels and fish, it features an enormous statue of Neptune standing at the top oft the fountain. Nearby are the towers of Garisenda and Asinelli which were built during the Medieval time, when more than 100 towers were built. The oldest university in the western world started here in 1088.
What’s Included: round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Bologna
Price: $105, DAP $55
Graz, Vienna, & Klagenfurt
Price: $590 / SSF + $110
Graz: Experts have decided to include Graz in the world’s cultural heritage along with the Great Wall of China and the Pyramids of Egypt. Graz is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. With one step onto a romantic side street the air is full of sieges, plagues, rulers, boyish pranks, love affairs and family histories. The centuries have left their mark in Graz.
Vienna is the capital and one of the largest cities of Austria, and one of the nine states of Austria. With a population of about 1.731 million it is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. It is the 9th-largest city by population in the European Union. Until the beginning of the 20th century it was the largest German speaking city in the world, and before the first world war and the splitting of the Austro-Hungarian Empire the city had 2 million inhabitants. Vienna is host to many major international organizations, including the United Nations and OPEC.
Klagenfurt is the capital of the federal state of Carinthia in Austria. With a population of over 90,000 it is the sixth largest city in the country. The “city of culture in the south” offers a lot in the areas of culture, theatre, cabaret and music. Those who are interested in history can explore the 800 years of history of Klagenfurt on a walk through the old town. The 17th century Stadtpfarrturm (parish church tower), for example, has a stunning observation platform.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, guided tour of Vienna, 2 nights stay in hotels with breakfast included, and services of a tour escort.
Graz, Vienna, & Klagenfurt
Price: $590 / SSF + $110
Beretta (Ages 15+)
Price: $125
The Pietro Beretta Company – located in breathtaking Brescia, Italy – is the oldest firearm producer in the world, with its factory being established in 1526. Nestled in a small valley, the legacy of the Beretta family’s fifteen generations has provided the world with some of the finest guns. Year after year, Beretta continues to adapt their craft to suit an ever-evolving world that is the market and community of firearms. In their words: “The future is already here.”
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort, and tour of Beretta Gun Factory.
Beretta (Ages 15+)
Price: $125
Salzburg Christmas Market
Price: $90
The city of Salzburg becomes even more enchanting with its festive displays and Advent concerts that surround the Christmas markets scattered throughout the city. Bundle up and enjoy the festively decorated Old City and Christmas traditions, while keeping warm with some seasonal mulled wine.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Salzburg Christmas Market
Price: $90
December Trips
Florence Christmas Market
Price: $95, DAP $50
The biggest Christmas market in Florence is located in Piazza Santa Croce, and generally lasts from the end of November to the last days before Christmas. It draws on the tradition of German markets, with the typical small wooden houses, and offers different items from crafts to food products, small furniture, and Christmas decorations. It hosts foreign exhibitors, but Italian as well.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Munich Christmas Market
Price: $110, SAI $55
German Christmas Markets are back! Come enjoy a nice, hot glass of Gluhwein while shopping and experiencing the true feeling of Munich’s holiday spirit. When you’re done, feel free to visit the world-famous Hofbrauhaus. It was founded in 1589 and has since been one of Munich’s most popular tourist attractions. Here, you find a little Oktoberfest throughout the whole year! Located behind Marienplatz you will be able to taste traditional food, hear the local music, and sometimes dance with waitresses in traditional costumes. The Hofbrauhaus is a must for every interested tourist.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Bolzano Christmas Market
Price: $75
Some 80 decorated market booths attract people from near and far. Local artisans offer their products, and for this reason it is a perfect place to look for Christmas presents, such as home-made candles, glass balls or wood-carved sculptures. Of course there are also local delicacies, and you absolutely have to taste hot apple juice as well as mulled wine, which is essential in every visit of the Christmas Market! However, in the course of time many little markets have been added all over the town, and each of them has its peculiarities: the little Charity Market, the Handicraft Exhibition and the Christmas Park.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Florence Christmas Market
Price: $95, DAP $50
Munich Christmas Market
Price: $110, SAI $55
Bolzano Christmas Market
Price: $75
Salzburg Christmas Market
Price: $90, DAP $45
The city of Salzburg becomes even more enchanting with its festive displays and Advent concerts that surround the Christmas markets scattered throughout the city. Bundle up and enjoy the festively decorated Old City and Christmas traditions, while keeping warm with some seasonal mulled wine.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Verona Christmas Market
Price: $70, SAI $35
Every year Verona hosts a Nuremberg Christmas Market in the central Piazza dei Signori. The German-styled market will have all the traditional huts, elegantly illuminated and decorated, selling typical food, handicrafts, Christmas tree decorations, cribs and serving specialties such as: mulled wine, Stollen and Lebkuchen cakes, bratwurst and more.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Milan Christmas Market
Price: $90
The Christmas Market is an outdoor seasonal event with over 60 market huts spread around the magnificent Duomo of Milan dedicated to traditional Christmas products (Xmas decorations, baubles for the tree, nativity cribs, Befana stockings for the Epiphany and so on).
What’s Included: Round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Salzburg Christmas Market
Price: $90, DAP $45
Verona Christmas Market
Price: $70, SAI $35
Milan Christmas Market
Price: $90
Ljublijana Christmas Market
Price: $70
Come December, Ljubljana’s cold winter days are warmed by the cheery atmosphere of the city’s vibrant Christmas Market, known as the Festive Fair. The banks of the Ljubljana come alive with ornamented market stalls that spread throughout the city, offering an array of handicrafts, gifts, and traditional food and drink, accompanied by a program of cultural events held daily in the nearby streets and squares. Numerous open-air concerts, and performances take place throughout the city, inviting shoppers to linger and enjoy the seasonal entertainment.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Rome for Christmas
Price: $775. SSF $110
Join ITT as we spend the magical holiday exploring the eternal city of Roma! Discover a whole new world of delicious eats, shopping at Christmas markets, majestic Christmas trees, and more!
What’s Included: 3-night stay in a three or four-star hotel, 3 Breakfasts, Services of a tour escort. Guided tour of the Catacombs and half day of the city with a certified tour guide. Entry tickets to Orvieto cathedral, Colosseum, and the Catacombs A dinner in a typical Roman restaurant.
Dog Sledding (Ages 14+)
Price: $180
Enjoy a 1-hour experience in the company of affectionate sled dogs. These dogs are Alaskan huskies trained right here in Tarvisio. After enjoying this once in a lifetime experience you will make your way up to Monte Lussari via Cable Car with 360 views of the lovely Eastern Dolomites and Tarviso. Monte Lussari is a charming little village dating back to year 1360 with a beautiful view. Tarvisio mainly known for all their outdoor activities also has a wonderful indoor leather market. Limit 12 peopl
What’s Included: 1 hour of dog sledding (lesson and sledding), cable car ticket, round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Ljublijana Christmas Market
Price: $70
Rome for Christmas
Price: $775. SSF $110
Dog Sledding (Ages 14+)
Price: $180
Lyon for NYE
Price: $750, SSF $130
In France they also say “Réveillon de la St. Sylvestre” which means Holy New Year’s Eve. Basically, it’s about eating as much as possible before the new year starts. Traditionally, oysters and foie gras are eaten on New Year’s Eve and a genuine champagne is served. Throughout the winter season, and therefore also on New Year’s Eve, Lyon has a Ferris wheel and you can take a ride into the New Year. From up here, you have a great view over the city and the fireworks, which is often accompanied by a concert.
What’s Included: 2 nights hotel with breakfast, guided tour of Lyon, Museum Lumiere, round trip transportation, and services of a tour escort.
Budapest for NYE
PPrice: $525, SSF $75.
Budapest New Year’s Eve is full of parties, special NYE menus in the hundreds of restaurants, street parties, various concerts, and of course cruises on the Danube. Budapest is a truly spectacular place to ring in the New Year. Whether you want to party in one of the city’s iconic ruin cars, catch the fireworks from a river cruise, or just enjoy a tranquil dinner, you won’t be disappointed with your New Years Eve in Budapest!
What’s Included: Round trip transportation by bus, services of a tour escort, 2 nights hotel with breakfast, and guided tour.
Lyon for NYE
Price: $750, SSF $130
Budapest for NYE
Price: $525, SSF $75.
Please note that the shuttle service provides pickup and drop-off at a single specified location (ie. VCE Airport to Main Lodging building, home address to airport, base dorms to local train station, etc). Additionally, per ITT’s current contract with the company that operates the Patriot Shuttle Service, “The shuttle requirement will be on as needed basis and upon call placed by authorized ITT personnel only.” DO NOT reach out to make shuttle arrangements with the shuttle company POCs unless communication is involving a last-minute change within 24 hours (ie. delayed flight, change in pickup/drop-off time, change in pickup/drop-off location, etc.). If you have any questions or need further clarification on these terms, contact the ITT office during open hours.
The same company that operates our Patriot Shuttle service can pick up and drop off to a wide variety of on-base and off-base locations. Whether it’s for your next UNITE event, squadron holiday party, or you just need a dependable ride for a night out with some friends, be sure to reach out to the Information, Tickets, & Travel office to book your transportation there!
Contact us today to get a quote and start your next journey! Call 39.0434.30.3107 or send an email to 31fss.itt.aviano@us.af.mil