The USO offers tours of Rome, on which visitors can see ancient landmarks such as Piazza del Popolo (People’s Square), where the churches of Santa Maria in Montesanto and Santa Maria dei Miracoli sit, near the Egyptian obelisk of Ramesses II. (iStock)
TOURS
Base tours offer an easy way to see Europe with other members of the military community. Here is a sampling of trips scheduled as of July 2. Please update this information and add tours by sending an email to Marcus Klöckner at kloeckner.marcus@stripes.com.
Belgium
SHAPE TRIPS AND TOURS: Call 06544-3884. Email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.
Germany
ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: July 4, Katterbach fitness center, Independence Day celebration; DSN 467-3225/CIV 09802-83-3225 or MWR Central DSN 467-1780 or CIV 09802-83-1780.
BAUMHOLDER OUTDOOR RECREATION: July 3, Mosel valley, canoeing; July 24, Black Forest hike, $69 adults, $49 children ages 12 and under; July 24, intro to scuba, $129 adults, $119 children ages 10-15. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.
GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: July 2, Berchtesgaden, conquer the Watzman, $219-$239; July 10, BJV games and Kurzwaffen needle shots, $20; July 16, Bismarck Grotte caving trip, $59; July 24, Allgaeu, conquer the Nebelhorn, $239; Aug. 22, Hohenglucksteig, $59; Aug. 22, Ammergauer Alps, conquer the Saeuling, $109. DSN (314) 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: June 25-28, Garmisch, Edelweiss lodge, $479 adults (single room), $349 adults (double room), $149 children under 18 (when sharing room with 2 paying adults); July 1-5, Malta, $1249 adults (single room), $1099 adults (double room). DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.
RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Call CIV 06371-463650 or see www.RTTtravel.com. RTT FLIGHT TOURS/RAMSTEIN: Call 06371-463650 or see www.RTTtravel.com.
SPANGDAHLEM INFORMATION, TICKETS AND TRAVEL: July 10, volcano tour; July 17, World War II site and wildlife park; DSN 452-6567 or CIV 06565-61-6567.
STUTTGART OUTDOOR RECREATION: July 17, Kelley Barracks Stuttgart, Outdoor rec 50 blocks party free. DSN 431-2774 or CIV 0703-2774.
WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: June 25, virtual wine tasting tour, $79; July 1, Wiesbaden, art display at outdoor recreation, free. DSN 337-5760 or CIV 06117-055760; email usarmy.wiesbaden.imcom-eurospe.list.mwr-outdoor-recreation@mail.mil.
Italy
USO ROME: Daily: 8 a.m., Rome, 36 euros adults, 28 euros ages 2-8; 9:30 a.m., Borghese Gallery, 45 euros adults, 35 euros children; 3 p.m. daily, Love and Death in Rome: 2,700 Years of Scandals, 40 euros adults, 33 euros ages 5-17; daily: 10 a.m., Vatican museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, 65 euros adults, 46 euros ages 5-17; 9:30 a.m. daily, ancient city (Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill), 60 euros adults, 45 euros children ages 5-17; 7 p.m. daily, Rome at Twilight, 29 euros adults, 23 euros ages 5-17; 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily, Underground Rome, 46 euros adults, 38 euros ages 5-17; 2 p.m. daily, catacombs, 45 euros; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Arts and History Elite Walking Tour, 35 euros adults, 28 euros ages 2-12; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Rome by Night with dinner and music, 75 euros adults, 60 euros ages 2-12; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, Jewish Ghetto, Tiberina Island and Trastevere, 35 euros adults, 28 euros ages 2-12; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Baroque Rome and Caravaggio, 35 euros adults, 28 euros ages 2-12; Mondays, Florence (semi-private walking tour), 52 euros adults, 39 euros ages 5-17; call CIV 06-397-27419 or visit www.rome.uso.it.
The Netherlands
SCHINNEN: (+31) (0) 46-443-7561 or DSN 360-7561 or email usarmy.schinnen.imcom-eurospe.list.schinnen-fc@mail.mil.
Spain
ROTA OUTDOOR RECREATION: July 3, Rota, sailing and wind surfing; July 10, Rota, fishing trip; July 17, canyon descending; July 31, Granada, Mulhacen ascent; Aug. 5, Sancti Petri castle, night kayak; DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: June 26, Jerez de la Frontera, grain to mug: beer factory visit and lunch, price to be announced locally; Jul 3, Ronda historical tour, price to be announced locally; July 10, flamenco show and dinner, price to be announced locally; July 17, Malaga tour, price to be announced locally; July 23, Foodie tour Las Salinas: salt factory visit, tasting, dinner; price to be announced locally. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
