More than 350 teams from all over the world have participated in the United World Games, including; Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Netherlands, Poland, Turkey and the US.
You are cordially invited to bring your team.
Vienna - Klagenfurt (UWG) - Venice - Salzburg - Vienna
10 Days - 8 Nights
| Day1 |
Depart USA |
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Depart USA on your overnight transatlantic flight to Vienna , Austria .
Please be at the airport at least 3 hours before departure. Group check in. Don't forget your passport! |
| Day 2 |
Vienna - arrival transfer - PM city sightseeing |
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Welcome to Vienna ! After passport control and customs, meet your tour escort who will be with you throughout your stay. Transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon city tour. Take a walking tour of Vienna 's Old Town , whose origins date back to the 13th century. Visit the Stephansdom Cathedral, a true Viennese landmark. Stroll through Swedenplatz , and perhaps stop for an ice cream at the famous No.13. Take-in the beautiful Baroque ironwork at the entrance to the Altes Rauthaus (Old Town Hall), as you tour the area's most picturesque sights.
Not only historic, Old Town is one of Vienna 's liveliest areas filled with open-air cafes, elegant shops, and plazas. Dinner in a local restaurant. Evening at Leisure. (L,D) |
| Day 3 |
Vienna - Sightseeing |
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Breakfast at hotel. A scenic drive brings you just out side the city to visit Schönbrunn Palace . Imagine what royal life was like for the Austrian Imperial family as you tour this vast 1,441 summer residence. Complete with hidden staircases, a great gallery, and a coach museum, this architectural gem is not to be missed.
Afternoon visit to Schönbrunn Palace and gardens. Walk through the garden maze as Empress Maria Theresa did in the 18th century. Return to Vienna for a tour of the Hofburg Complex. Experience the opulence of Imperial Austria as you walk through the Emperor's former residence and visit Albertina Palace and the Riding School ( Spanishce Reitschule) .
Balance of evening free. (B,D) |
| Day 4 |
Vienna / Klagenfurt - AM transfer - PM practice |
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Breakfast at hotel. Say auf wedersehen to Vienna as your private motor coach takes you on a picturesque drive to the southern Austrian state of Carinthia , approximately 3 hours away.
Afternoon arrival in Klagenfurt . Check-in to your hotel. Klagenfurt , known for its location on Lake Wörthersee and its historic architecture, will be your home for the United World Games. Show your skills at your team's first practice before the opening of the Games.
In the evening, attend the UWG traditional Schnitzel Party where you will also have the opportunity to watch and practice Austrian folk dances. (B, D)
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| Day 5 |
Klagenfurt - UWG Games |
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Breakfast at hotel. The United World Games begin today with the UWG tournament matches. Depending on your schedule, you may either play in the morning or afternoon.
Lunch with your new European friends inside the Players Town , the UWG's central meeting point. Additional optional activities such as a toboggan run and a Klagenfurt city tour may be booked in advance.
Opening Ceremony in the evening. Bring your nation's colors and march along with other participants in the Opening Parade. Meet athletes from different countries such as: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Netherlands, Poland, Turkey and the US. Spend the rest of the evening at the ceremony dancing and having fun with your friends! (B,L,D)
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| Day 6 |
Klagenfurt - AM games - PM Player's Party |
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Breakfast at hotel. Continue playing matches . Depending on your schedule, you may either play in the morning or afternoon.
Lunch at the Players Town . Additional optional activities are offered such as a boat tour of Lake Wörthersee and a tour of historic Velden Casino, which may be booked in advance.
Dinner at the Players Town . Afterwards, put on your dancing shoes for the Player's Party. Dance the night away with new and old friends. (B, L, D)
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| Day 7 |
Klagenfurt - Final Games & Awards Ceremony |
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Breakfast at hotel. On the final day of the tournament, watch or participate in the final matches to determine the Champions of UWG 2011. Following the games, the Awards Ceremony will conclude the athletic portion of the United World Games.
After luch, have free time for independent activities. Evening Farewell BBQ dinner with other athlets on the shores of Worthersee lake. (B,L,D)
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| Day 8 |
Venice, Italy - Full day excursion |
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Breakfast at hotel. Scenic motor coach drive to Venice , Italy approximately two hours away from Klagenfurt . The city of Venice , located on 17 islands, has been described as the city of masks, water, and bridges. Upon arrival, your guide will take you on a traditional Gondola ride through the historic canals of this Renaissance city.
Visit the famous Murano Glass Factory, located on Murano Island in the Venetian lagoon. Noted for exquisite glass production since the 10th century, experience the traditional glass blowing techniques that allow artisans to craft their unique pieces. Lunch is provided
Dinner at a traditional Italian pizzeria. Motor coach back to Klagenfurt . (B,D)
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| Day 9 |
Klagenfurt / Salzburg / Vienna |
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Breakfast at hotel. Say good bye to Klagenfurt on your way to Salzburg , approximately an hour away. Tour the famous Hellbrun Castle , built by a prank-loving Prince Archbishop of Salzburg . Enjoy Schloss Hellbrun 's “pleasure gardens” filled with fountains, grottoes, and 18 th century gadgets.
Check in to your hotel. Discover Salzburg 's Old Town , a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander the streets as Mozart did over 200 years ago and discover the Sound of Music City. Stop in the bustling market square of Kapitelplatz to visit the fountain or tour the Hohensalzburg fortress which overlooks the city.
Dinner at a local restaurant. Motorcoach transfer to your hotel in Vienna. (B,D) |
| Day 10 |
Vienna / USA |
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Breakfast at hotel. Private motor coach transfer to Vienna International Airport . Arrive home same day. (B)
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This sample itinerary can be modified to fit your team requests.
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