Athletes from the USA (and even some from Canada) will join together to represent the USA (North America) in several sports for the United World Games. This is the largest multisport international youth event in Europe. The experience is much like being in the Olympics! You'll meet friends from all over the world and compete for the gold while representing AIST and the USA.
This tour is open to players recruited by AIST as well as any friends and family that want to join along on the tour. We will arrive in Munich, Germany and explore with stops in Salzburg, Austria - Venice, Milan and Como Italy as well.
Breakfast provided at hotels
Two sets of uniforms for players and a travel T-Shirt
As shown on itinerary
Experienced full time tour manager to help your tour run smoothly and be there for any problems that may arise during your tour
Dinners can be at the hotels, local sports centers or restaurants
Guided tours of cities and excursions that will give you more in depth view of the world around you
With complete package purchase only - From Gateway airport TBA (usually JFK or East Coast airport)
All transfers to scheduled events by private coach bus
9 nights in 4 star hotels - Single, Double and triple rooms subject to availability
All fees associated with games such as field rentals, tournament fees and officials
We have a good balance of time between scheduled events and time to explore on your own
Authentic cultural experiences
Traveling with AIST will provide you with memories you will enjoy for a lifetime
All tournament fees - Lunches during the tournament will also be provided
A Gala dinner will be provided for the Parents/Friends and Family while players are at the player party
We recommend tipping your local tour manager 20 euros and your bus driver 10 euros
Please purchase travel insurance - AIST does not sell travel insurance
If needed - You will be responsible for getting to the gateway airport. We will update the airport 3-4 months prior to departure
Some airlines will charge for checked bags. Sports equipment may need to be checked separately - Please check with the scheduled airline
Anything not listed on the inclusions
All passengers must have a valid passport - Some countries require 6 months of validity from your return date
Lunches and/or some dinners - Check the itinerary for specific meals included
Laundry options may be available throughout your tour for a fee
Drinks with dinners (or included lunches) are on your own - Tap water may be provided on some tours)
Departure from USA to Munich, Germany. Due to the time difference, arrival in Germany the following day
· Arrival in Munich
· Your tour manager will meet you at Munich Airport
· Transfer to the former concentration camp Dachau and learn more about the dark history of this infamous NAZI facility
· Transfer to Munich City Center & free time
· Dinner at the famous Hofbrauhaus
· Overnight at your hotel in Munich
· Guided Bike Tour of Munich
· Free time for lunch
· Transfer to Klagenfurt (approx. 4 hrs travel time)
· Dinner in Klagenfurt
· Overnight at your hotel in Klagenfurt
· Breakfast at your hotel
· Get to know Klagenfurt, the host city of the United World Games, during some free time
· Time for a practice session with your teammates
· Be part of the legendary Oktoberfest and learn a traditional Austrian dance
· Overnight at your hotel in Klagenfurt
· Breakfast at your hotel
· Enjoy the first day of the United World Games
· Have lunch with your new friends inside the Players Town
· Be part of the grand Opening Ceremony and represent your country at the entrance of the nations
· Have dinner at the UWG venue with players of the other teams
· overnight at your hotel in Klagenfurt
· Breakfast at your hotel
· Your time to shine during the second day of the Games
· Have lunch inside the Players Town & if time permits, watch some games of other sports
· Have dinner at the UWG venue with the players of the other teams
· Enjoy the Players Party
· overnight at your hotel in Klagenfurt
· Breakfast at your hotel
· Have lunch inside the Players Town
· GO FOR GOLD and enjoy the award ceremonies
· Farewell BBQ at the lake and jump in the crystal-clear lake
· Overnight at your hotel in Klagenfurt
· Breakfast at your Hotel
· Transfer to Venice - enjoy the picturesque landscape
· Free time for lunch
· Have fun during a relaxing Gondola ride (Included)
· Spend some free time in Venice and have dinner afterwards
· Overnight at your hotel in Padova or Mestre area outside of Venice
· Breakfast at your hotel
· Transfer to Milan with stop in Verona in the morning
· Spend some free time in Verona and visit the House of Juliet
· Afterwards continue to Milan
· Free time in one of the fashion capitals of the world
· Dinner at a local restaurant
· Overnight at your hotel in Milan area
· Breakfast at your hotel
· Spend some free time in Como in the morning
· Boat tour on lake Como to Bellagio. Your guide will point out some of the most important villas on the lake. Then you’ll have some free time to explore Bellagio
· Farewell dinner in Milan/Como area
· Overnight at your hotel in Milan/Como area
