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.
Formaggio in Villa is hosting the nominations for the Italian Cheese Awards, and it takes place in Cittadella in the Province of Padua. There are 100 cheeses in 10 different categories in the race for the Italian Cheese Awards! Besides cheese, this festival offers all kinds of other Italian delights such as salami, oils, chutneys, wine, and beer! Entrance to festival is free, but there is a €10 fee for the tasting and is not included. Please bring euro cash if you are interested in the tasting!
Tour Price Includes: Round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Apples, beer, wine, and pumpkins are the theme of this spring festival. Once a year, truckloads of apples, beer, wine, and pumpkin products travel up the southern motorway to Vienna for the Spring Festival on the Rathausplatz Square. Numerous booths cover the main tourism regions in the province, and you can enjoy demonstrations of traditional crafts, like basket weaving. You will find all kinds of traditional food! Sign up Deadline: Friday, March 22nd.
Tour Price Includes: Round trip transportation, 1 night stay in a hotel with breakfast included, professional guided tour of Vienna, and services of a tour escort.
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. Lake Como is surrounded by some of Italy’s most beautiful gardens and villas. One of the villas you will see on this trip is the famous wedding location from Star Wars!
Tour Price Includes: Roundtrip transportation, services of a tour escort, entrance to Balbianello Garden, entrance to Monastero Gardens and Museum, and 2 ferry tickets.
Villa Sandi is located between the DOCG areas of the Prosecco di Valobbiadene and the DOC areas of the wines of the Montello and the Colli Asolani. The villa dates back to 1622. Inside of the Villa, there is a beautiful shop with all the wines and beauty products such as hand creams, and other refined gift items. If you are a lover of wine, this is the trip for you!
Tour Price Includes: Round trip transportation, wine tasting with charcuterie lunch, tour of villa, and services of a tour escort.
Join ITT to visit two cities in western Tuscany: Pisa and Lucca. Pisa is known throughout the world for its famous Leaning Tower, but there is so much more to Pisa than just this striking landmark. Pisa is crammed full of wonderful, historical monuments and buildings dating back many hundreds of years and much of the city has retained its medieval appearance. The historic city centre of Lucca is characterized by magnificent palazzi, gardens, ancient medieval towers, bastioned city walls and traditional shops.
Tour Price Includes: Round-trip transportation and of a tour escort.
Located in the heart of Italy, Umbria is an Italian region bordering Tuscany, Lazio, and Le Marche. Often called the country’s greatest region, Umbria is known for its medieval hill towns, dense forests, world famous cuisine, truffles, and of course its wine. Come with us as we explore the cities of Assisi and Spello and discover the treasures of the region. Sign up Deadline: Friday, April 5th.
Tour price Includes: Round-trip bus transportation, one night accommodation with breakfast, wine tasting, and services of a tour escort.
Monte San Michele is a hill on the Karsts Plateau, in the Italian province of Gorizia, that played a large roll in the First World War. We will take you to the museum of Monte San Michele that offers a truly unique experience on experiencing the history of the area. Klanjscek is in the heart of the Collio of Gorizia, on three and a half hectares of vineyards.
Tour Price Includes: Round trip transportation, lunch and a wine tasting, entrance to the Monte San Michele Museum, and services of a tour escort.
Take advantage of AYP’s Parents Night Out Program! Drop your children off at AYP and join ITT for dinner and wine tasting at Fossa Mala. The bus will depart from AYP on Area 1, and drop you back off there at the end of the night. **IMPORTANT NOTE: ITT is not affiliated with Youth Programs. If you are in need of Youth Program childcare be sure to reach out to their department ahead of time**
Tour Price Includes: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort, dinner and wine tasting.
Come explore the largest cave in the “classic karst” and the most visited cave in Europe! Take a cool electric train in to see the network of 24 kilometers of passages, galleries, and chambers into which experienced guides have accompanied more than 35 million visitors in the last 188 years. Predjama Castle is a gothic style castle built within the mouth of a cave in south-central Slovenia.
Tour Price Includes: Transportation to and from Slovenia. Services of a tour escort. Guided tour of the Postonja caves and tour of the Predjama Castle.
The bubbling, turquoise crystalline pools of Politico Lakes National Park comprise one of Croatia's most popular tourist destinations. Just a two-hour drive from Zagreb, the national park offers 50 acres of forest and lake. In winter, it's a wonderland of frozen waterfalls. In summer, the park is lush with greenery. Wooden walkways and hiking trails traverse the porous karts limestone. The beauty of the National Park lies in its sixteen lakes, inter-connected by a series of waterfalls, and set in deep woodland populated by deer, bears, wolves, boars and rare bird species. This World Heritage Site is a veritable wildlife haven, with spectacular, unforgettable scenery—not to be missed.
Tour Price Includes: Roundtrip transportation, services of a tour escort, entry into Plitvice Lakes National Park (Includes Bus & Ferry).
Calling all Sound of Music lovers! Enjoy a trip to Salzburg, Austria where you can sing your heart out and admire where the iconic movie was filmed. The Sound of Music directed by Robert Wise was released in 1965 and has since, captured the hearts of millions. With the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Austrian Lake District; the Mirabell Gardens, Lake Wolfgang, and Mondsee Cathedral. While visiting these locations, you can let your light shine and sing along to the soundtrack while on the tour bus. Sign up Deadline: Friday, April 26th.
Tour price Includes: Roundtrip transportation, services of a tour escort, 1-night stay in a hotel (breakfast included), and The Sound of Music guided tour.
Surrounded by olive groves and the vineyards of Chianti, Siena is one of the most beautiful cities of Tuscany. Set on three hills, the city is drawn together by winding alleyways and steep steps, whilst the Piazza del Campo stands at its heart, and the Duomo and St Maria della Scala serve as additional cultural landmarks. San Gimignano is an Italian hill town in Tuscany. Encircled by 13th century walls, its old town centers on Piazza della Cisterna, a triangular square lined with medieval houses. It has a skyline of medieval towers, including the stone Torre Grossa. This town is often referred to as “The City of Towers”.
Tour Price Includes: Round-trip bus transportation and services of a tour escort.
When most people envision Italy, they think of wonderful food, the breath-taking coast, and rich cultural history. The Amalfi coast has it all, from dining on fresh, locally-caught grilled fish, to sipping icy Limoncello from the lemon plantations on the slopes of Vesuvius. There is also beach- hopping and trips to coastal summits to admire the breathtaking view. Everything you’ve seen in movies such as “Only You” and “The Talented Mr. Ripley” is all here. The most enchanting and most visited route in the southern flank of Sorrento’s peninsula: the Amalfi Coast has a mixture of history and nature, all to discover; from the Cathedral of Amalfi, to the villas in Ravello and the numerous churches built during the historical period of Amalfi's Republic. The ITT office gives you the opportunity to visit places such as Naples, Pompeii, Capri and beautiful Sorrento. Sign up Deadline: Friday, May 10th.
Tour Price Includes: Two nights accommodation with breakfast in a hotel, 1 dinner at the hotel, ferry tickets to/from Capri, boat ride from Positano to Amalfi and Salerno, a guided tour and entrance fee in Pompeii archaeological site, and round trip transportation with services of a tour escort.
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 has provided the world with some of the finest guns.
Tour price Includes: Tour of Barretta Factory, round trip transportation, and services of a tour escort.
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 Deadline: Friday, May 17th.
Tour Price Includes: Roundtrip Transportation, service of a tour escort, entrance ticket in the San Galgano Abby and Chiusdino Museum, Bed & Breakfast Accommodation with breakfast, wine tasting and light lunch at winery.
Take advantage of AYP’s Parents Night Out Program! Drop your children off at AYP and join ITT for heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting at Tenuta Cappello. The bus will depart from AYP on Area 1, and drop you back off there at the end of the night. **IMPORTANT NOTE: ITT is not affiliated with Youth Programs. If you are in need of Youth Program childcare be sure to reach out to their department ahead of time**
Tour Price Includes: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and wine tasting.
Join ITT for a day of exploring Zagreb. Zagreb, Croatia’s northwestern capital, is distinguished by its 18th- and 19th-century Austro-Hungarian architecture. At its center, Upper Town is the site of the Gothic, twin-spired Zagreb Cathedral and 13th-century St. Mark’s Church, with a colorfully tiled roof. Nearby is pedestrian-friendly Tkalčićeva Street, lined with outdoor cafes. Lower Town has the main square, Ban Jelačić, plus shops, museums and parks.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Round trip transportation by bus and services of a tour escort.
Join the ITT office on a boat trip along the beautiful Croatian Riviera. There is much to experience on this trip: Boating, sightseeing in medieval towns, shopping, swimming, lunch on board AND, if you are lucky, the crew will entertain you with their keyboard and vocals. Bring your bathing suit (weather permitting)!
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Round trip transportation. Ticket for the boat ride along the Istrian Coast. Lunch on board (grilled fish, meat or vegetarian meal), white wine & juice included during lunch. Service of a tour escort.
Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy. It is known for its crystal-clear water. The villages and towns around the lakeshore all have different character. The southern part of the lake is mainly flat in landscape and becomes hilly and mountainous the farther north you go. Riva del Garda is on Lake Garda’s northern shore. Strong winds make it popular for windsurfing and sailing. Nearby, the medieval Torre Apponale offers lake views.
Tour price includes: Round-trip bus transportation, one night accommodation with breakfast, entrance to Parco Giardino Sigurta, entrance to Sirmione Castle, and services of a tour escort.
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 has provided the world with some of the finest guns.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Tour of Barretta Factory, round trip transportation, and services of a tour escort.
Take part in a cooking class at La Tordera, set in the enchanting hilly scenery of Valdobbiadene. The cooking class will be held by a professional chef who will offer participants the opportunity to learn how to prepare traditional Italian dishes. At the end of the lesson, a lunch consisting of the dishes prepared by the participants will accompany a tasting of La Tordera sparkling wines. In addition to the cooking class, there will also be a guided tour of the winery.
Tour Price Includes: Round trip transportation, cooking class, tasting of sparkling wines, tour of winery, and services of a tour escort.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Round trip transportation. Ticket for the boat ride along the Istrian Coast. Lunch on board (grilled fish, meat or vegetarian meal), white wine & juice included during lunch. Service of a tour escort.
San Marino was founded in the fourth century A.D. when a mason name Marinus led a group of Christians to the top of Monte Titano to escape the persecutions of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. It is easy to see why they sought refuge there! The small-town clings dizzyingly to the mountain peaks, and the safety of San Marino was not overlooked by others who came later. Gradara is an ancient town that is characterized by a double line of medieval walls and the massive castle. This castle is one of the best preserved in Italy.
Tour price includes: Round-trip bus transportation, entrance to Gradara Castle, and services of a tour escort.
Join the ITT office on a boat trip along the beautiful Croatian Riviera. There is much to experience on this trip: Boating, sightseeing in medieval towns, shopping, swimming, lunch on board AND, if you are lucky, the crew will entertain you with their keyboard and vocals. Bring your bathing suit (weather permitting)!
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Round trip transportation. Ticket for the boat ride along the Istrian Coast. Lunch on board (grilled fish, meat or vegetarian meal), white wine & juice included during lunch. Service of a tour escort.
Download the shuttle request form only if you are INBOUND to Aviano. Make sure to read the form very carefully, fill out all required travel information fields, and return to the ITT office via the email address specified. We ask that you stop by the ITT office for a shuttle request if you are currently stationed at Aviano and are OUTBOUND. If you have any questions regarding a new or existing Patriot Shuttle reservation, please call or email us during our normal hours of operation. Grazie!
We ask that you stop by the ITT office for a shuttle request if you are currently stationed at Aviano and are OUTBOUND. If you have any questions regarding a new or existing Patriot Shuttle reservation, please call or email us during our normal hours of operation. Grazie!
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