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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.
April Trips
Venetian Island Boat Tour
Price: $180 adults. $90 kids
Visit 3 of the most famous islands in Venice! Burano is tiny island with a rainbow of brightly colored houses lining picture-perfect canals. In 1291, the Republic of Venice officially decreed that all glass making furnaces were restricted to the tiny island of Murano. And the third island, Torcello, is known for The Church of Santa Maria Assunta with beautiful mosaics.
What’s Included: Roundtrip transportation, boat transportation to 3 islands, services of a tour escort, entrance into a glass factory, and lunch on boat.
Cittadella Cheese Festival
$90 adults. $45 kidsds
Try hundreds of cheeses, and all other kinds of Italian delights such as salamis, oils, chutneys, wines, and beer! This festival fills out the entire inner town of Cittadella, surrounded by the old medieval walls. This is the only walled city in all of Europe that is fully walkable!
What’s Included: Round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Slovenian Spa Overnight (Ages 18+)
Price: $360 per person, SSF + $40
A magical view of the forest, the sounds of nature, a soak in a whirlpool…isn’t that exactly what you need?! Dobrna’s rich history and stunning nature calls you to relax and explore! Be it a walk through the 200-year-old park, soaking in the pools and spas, or a visit to the sauna. Dobrna has something for everyone, and you are sure to feel relaxed.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort, 1 night in hotel with half-board, entry to the spa, and entry ticket to a local castle.
Venetian Island Boat Tour
$180 adults, $90 kids.
Cittadella Cheese Festival
$90 adults, $45 kids
Slovenian Spa Overnight
$360 per person, SSF + $40
Bologna & Rocchetta Mattei
Price: $115 adults, $60 kids
Bologna is the lively, historic capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, in northern Italy. Its Piazza Maggiore is a sprawling plaza lined with arched colonnades, cafes and medieval and Renaissance structures such as City Hall, the Fountain of Neptune and the Basilica di San Petronio.
Located on the Northern Apennine Mountains stands a beautiful fortress, Rocchetta Mattei. The castle is a blend of Medieval to Moorish styles being something you truly must experience in person.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort, and entrance into Rocchetta Mattei castle.
WWII Trenches + Forts w/ Lunch
Price $145 per person. Ages 10+
Experience history first hand by hiking through some of Italy’s WWII trenches and forts.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort, guided hike through trenches with equipment (if needed), and lunch.
Tuscan Hot Springs
Price: $380 per person, SSF $70. Ages 18+
Cascate del Mulino hot springs in Saturina are embedded in the rolling hills of Tuscan landscape. Holding a steady temperature of 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit, the sulfuric water feels great in this natural open-air pool. Experience the natural beauty of Italy!
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort, entry into hot springs & spa, 1 night hotel stay with breakfast.
Bologna & Rocchetta Mattei
$115 adults, $60 kids
WWII Trenches + Forts w/ Lunch
$145 per person
Tuscan Hot Springs
$380 per person, SSF $70
May Trips
Gardaland
Price: $130
Enjoy a fun-filled day with the whole family! Gardaland is an amusement park located in northeastern Italy. Ranked 5th in Forbes Magazine’s list of the top ten amusement parks in the world, it offers 32 rides, including 7 roller coasters and 3 water rides.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort, and entry ticket to Gardaland.
Modena Food Tour
Price $155 adults, $75 kids
Join ITT for an unforgettable food tour in Modena, the hometown of balsamic vinegar, wine, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Taste your way through the heart of the Emilia-Romagna region.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort, tour of cheese factory, and tour of balsamic vinegar factory.
Lake Como Star Wars (May the 4th be with you!)
Price: $150 (Ages 10+)
Celebrate May the Fourth by visiting Villa Balbianello, famously known as the setting of Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker’s secret wedding. A must-see for any Star Wars fan!
What’s Included: Roundtrip transportation, services of a tour escort, entrance to Balbianello Garden, and ferry tickets.
Gardaland
$130
Modena Food Tour
$155 adults, $75 kids
Lake Como Star Wars (May the 4th be with you!)
$150 (Ages 10+)
Sirmione and Lake Garda
Price: $130 adutls, $65 kids
Explore Sirmione, one of Lake Garda’s most popular destinations. Thousands of visitors flock here daily to see the picturesque peninsula and the iconic castle featured in every guidebook about Lake Garda.
What’s Included: Roundtrip transportation, services of a tour escort, and 1.5-hour boat ride.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Price $125, kids $65
Discover the beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park with its sixteen interconnected lakes, stunning waterfalls, and deep woodlands. Explore 50 acres of forest and limestone trails in this World Heritage Site, renowned for its unforgettable scenery.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort, and entrance ticket to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Lake Bled & Ljubljana
Price $110, kids $55
Discover the charm of Lake Bled and Ljubljana on this unforgettable ITT trip. Marvel at the emerald-green waters of Lake Bled, its iconic island church, and the majestic Bled Castle perched above. Stroll through Ljubljana’s picturesque Old Town, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, stunning architecture, and lively markets. Experience a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage on this enchanting adventure.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort
Sirmione and Lake Garda
$130 adults $65
Plitvice Lakes National Park
$125 adults, $65 kids
Lake Bled & Ljubljana
$110 adults, $55 kids
Amalfi Coast
Price: $560 adults, $280 kids
Experience the best of the Amalfi Coast with its rich history, stunning nature, and renowned cuisine. Explore Naples, Pompeii, Capri, and the breathtaking Sorrento.
What’s Included: Two-night hotel accommodation with breakfast, one dinner at the hotel, ferry tickets to/from Capri, boat ride from Positano to Amalfi and Salerno, guided tour and entrance fee in Pompeii archaeological site, round trip transportation, and services of a tour escort.
Prosecco Road
Price $125 (Ages 18+)
Explore the enchanting Prosecco wine region and enjoy tastings at multiple wineries.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort, lunch, and two wine tastings.
Amalfi Coast
$560 adults, $280 kids
Prosecco Road
$125 (Ages 18+)
June Trips
Pula
Price: $120 adutls, $60 kids
Visit Pula, a seafront city on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, known for its Roman ruins, beach-lined coast, and vibrant harbor.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation and services of a tour escort.
Tuscany Wine Weekend
Price $350 (Ages 18+)
Enjoy a relaxing weekend of wine tasting in Tuscany, with its beautiful art, picturesque villages, and rich cultural heritage.
What’s Included: Roundtrip transportation, services of a tour escort, entrance ticket to San Galgano Abbey and Chiusdino Museum, hotel accommodation with breakfast, wine tasting, and light lunch at a winery.
Croatia by Boat
Price: $155 adutls, $75 kids
Sail along the Croatia Riviera and enjoy boating, sightseeing, shopping, swimming, and a delicious onboard lunch.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, ticket for the boat ride along the Istrian Coast, lunch on board (grilled fish, meat, or vegetarian meal), white wine and juice, and services of a tour escort.
Pula
$120 adults, $60
Tuscany Wine Weekend
$350 (Ages 18+)
Croatia by Boat
$155 adults, kids $75
Collio Wine Tasting & Lunch
Price: $125 (Ages 18+)
Spend a delightful day tasting wines in the Collio region of Italy.
What’s Included: Roundtrip transportation, services of a tour escort, two wine tastings, and lunch.
Beretta Gun Factory
Price: $135 (Ages 15+)
Visit the Pietro Beretta Company in Brescia, Italy, known for its timeless firearms craftsmanship since 1526.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort, and tour of Beretta Gun Factory.
Puglia
Price: $750 adutls, $375 kids
Explore Puglia, a southern region in Italy famous for its whitewashed hill towns, historic farmland, and stunning coastlines.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, services of a tour escort, and three-night hotel stay with breakfast.
Collio Wine Tasting & Lunch
$125 (Ages 18+)
Beretta Gun Factory
$135 (Ages 15+)
Puglia
$750 adults, $375 kids
Croatia by Boat
Price $155
Embark on a summer adventure along the beautiful Croatia Riviera with sightseeing, swimming, and a delicious lunch on board.
What’s Included: Round trip transportation, ticket for the boat ride along the Istrian Coast, lunch on board (grilled fish, meat, or vegetarian meal), white wine and juice, and services of a tour escort.
Croatia by Boat
$155 adutls, $75 kids
All Patriot Shuttle requests must be promptly returned to the ITT Office via Org Box upon completion. Be sure to read the form carefully and fill out all required travel information fields (including payment details) before submitting a request.
NOTE: Reservations not booked in-person will not receive a paper receipt. Please refer to the shuttle confirmation email sent by the ITT Office for travel reimbursement purposes.
Return all completed Patriot Shuttle requests to the ITT Org Box 31fss.itt.aviano@us.af.mil with the following subject line:
INBOUND or OUTBOUND / LAST NAME, FIRST NAME / DATE OF SHUTTLE PICKUP
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
• Electronic Tender: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and GTC are eligible methods of payment; GTC is reimbursable on travel voucher. Discover is not accepted.
• Cash Tender: USD (American Dollar) cash is eligible for payment for in-person bookings. EUR (Cash Euro) is not accepted.
• Allow approximately 60+ minutes to go through customs – schedule shuttle pickup/drop-off accordingly
• Travelling with Pets: Allow an additional 60 minutes minimum to clear customs – schedule shuttle pickup/drop-off accordingly
• 24/7 pickup/drop-off service available (NOT ITT Office staff – only the Patriot Shuttle’s Person of Contact)
• The Patriot Shuttle can transport to on/off base destinations. See additional pricing below
Feel free to reach out to ITT during normal hours of operation with any questions regarding a new or existing Patriot Shuttle reservation. Office information can be found within the shuttle request form.
Prices are calculated based on a POINT A to POINT B system (e.g.: Aviano Base Lodging to VCE Airport) and include a radius of 10km outside the immediate Aviano Air Base area.
8 passenger van with trunk storage (allow 1 seat for the driver)
15 passenger van with overhead luggage rack
52 passenger bus with under-vehicle storage
Late fee (shuttles booked within 48 hours of travel)
Tardiness at pickup or drop-off location per every 10 minutes of delay (after 30 minutes)
Any pickup/drop-off location outside of the immediate Aviano Air Base area (10km+)
Aviano Air Base 10 km Radius
The ITT Office will contact you if pricing must be adjusted at any time before/after your shuttle reservation to collect any outstanding balances, so please provide correct contact and payment information at the time of booking.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
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