Rota Outdoor Recreation plans a hike along the Caminito del Rey in Malaga, Spain, on Sept. 30. (iStock)
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 Sept. 8, 2023. 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: Sept. 16, Rhine in Flames, $149 adults, $75 children ages 4-12, $39 children ages 3 and under; Sept. 23, Oktoberfest, $69 adults, $35 children ages 4-12, $15 children ages 3 and under. DSN 467-3225/CIV 09802-83-3225 or MWR Central DSN 467-1780 or CIV 09802-83-1780.
BAUMHOLDER OUTDOOR RECREATION: Through Oct. 23, German hunting course, $250; Sept. 2, Rothenburg imperial city festival, $69; Sept. 24, Stuttgart zoo, $69 adults, $49 children; Sept. 30, Black Forest, $69 adults, $40 children. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.
GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Through Sept. 10, Dec. 8-10, $65 adults, $40 children ages 10-17; Sept. 23, 30, Oktoberfest, $49 adults, $39 children ages 3-12, $19 children ages 3 and under. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Sept. 9, Paris, $99 adults, $79 children ages 11 and under; Sept. 9, Bad Duerkheim wine festival, $39; Sept. 29-Oct. 1, Oktoberfest Weekend at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, $529 adults (single room), $379 adults (double room), $199 children ages 17 and under sharing room with two paying adults; Oct. 6-9, Prague weekend, $499 adults (single room), $379 adults (double room), $299 children ages 11 and under; Dec. 16, Baltic sea, Christmas markets, $1,779-$2,349 adults, $299-$1,629 children ages up to age 17. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.
RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Sept. 22-24, Austrian dumpling festival, $469-529; Sept. 4, Central European Grand Slam Bratislava, Budapest & Vienna, 999 euros adults (single room), 819 euros adults (double room), 619 euros children ages 3-11;Sept. 21-24, Flavors of Tuscany; Sept. 22-24, Austrian dumpling fest; Sept. 22-24; Oct. 6-9, Italian temptation, 719 euros adults, 649 euros children; Nov. 3-12, South Africa, 3,899 euros. 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: Sept. 9, Bad Duerkheim sausage market, 79 euros; Sept. 10, knights games at castle Satzvey, 92 euros adults, 84 euros children ages 4-12, 69 euros children ages 3 and under; Sept. 16, Paris guided tour, 125 euros adults, 115 euros children ages 13-17; Sept. 30-Oct 1., 270 euros adults (single room), 250 euros adults (double room). DSN: 452-6567 or CIV 06565-61-6567.
STUTTGART OUTDOOR RECREATION: Oct. 10-April 30 (2024), Seasonal ski and snowboard rentals. DSN 431-2774 or CIV 0703-2774.
WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Sept. 9, Bad Duerkheim wine festival, $59 adults, $39 children ages 14 and under; Sept. 23, Munich Oktoberfest, $139 adults, $99 children ages 14 and under; Oct. 9, Nov. 10, 24, Landgraaf (The Netherlands), Snow World (indoor), $119-$139; Oct. 14, Frankfurt, ice skating, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9. 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.
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: Sept. 9, canyon descending; Sept. 16, Cordoba, rafting on Genil river; Sept. 23, mountain bike ride at La Via Verde in Rota; Sept. 30, hiking El Caminito del Rey; Oct. 7, canyon descending; Oct. 14, Tarifa, quads tour; Oct. 21, Hiking El Pinsapar of Grazalema; Oct. 28, La Via Verde, mountain bike ride. DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: Sept. 9, Las Salinas foodie tour; Sept. 16, Acros historical and lunch; Sept. 23, flamenco show and dinner; Sept. 30, Sevilla historical tour; Oct. 7, Columbus Day weekend in Morocco; Oct. 14.; Vejer de la Frontera, historical tour and Bolonia Roman ruins; Oct. 21, Torremolinos, Oktoberfest. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
