Schloss Neuschwanstein
See the world's most famous castle, Castle Neuschwanstein, nestled in the picturesque Bavarian mountains. "Mad" King Ludwig II of Bavaria built this spectacular castle, and hundreds of years later, Walt Disney used Neuschwanstein as a model for his "Cinderella's Castle". This excursion includes scenic transportation through the Bavarian Alps to and from the castle and an optional guided tour.
**This excursion is included in the IPAI summer 2008 program for each participant at no additional cost. (Meals, tours and souveneirs are at the expense and discretion of the participant.)
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Verona
Opera, Lake Garda, shopping in the city. ..
Verona, Italy is located just a few hours from IPAI's primary location in Kiefersfelden, Germany. The Opera in the outdoor Arena in Verona is a world treasure, and a must-see! Thousands of years old, the arena has history and beauty that is unparalleled in the world. Performances often have live animals and huge sets along with world-class singers and instrumentalists. This excursion offers something for everyone. Arranged by IPAI's exclusive travel agency, ASTL, the trip's itinerary is as follows:
Day 1--Depart Kiefersfelden. Arrive at Lake Garda. Free time--relax on the beach, rent boats or floats, shop in the surrounding Italian villages, eat at the local restaurants, take in the breath-taking surroundings!
p.m.--short drive to hotel on the city's edge. Evening--Opera at the Verona Opera Arena.
Afterward, overnight in hotel.
Day 2--Morning trip to the center of Verona. See the famous "Juliet's tomb" (from Romeo and Juliet), the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge and other historical, artistic, musical and architectural landmarks as well as enjoying some of the finest shopping found anywhere in the world!
Midday--Depart for Kiefersfelden.
Evening--Arrive in Kiefersfelden.
Price: $240-- includes transportation, hotel accomodations (which includes a breakfast) and a single ticket to the Verona Arena Opera. Click here to pay and make your reservation.
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All excursions are voluntary. IPAI has organized group
discounts with Astl Travel Agency, the exclusive travel agent of IPAI,
and the price rates, times and dates listed reflect special IPAI arrangements with the travel agency. Excursions
taken by participants that are not arranged by IPAI are not subject to
special IPAI rates, times and dates. IPAI strongly encourages all participants to take
advantage of the group excursions to shows, events and places of
interest as there are often arranged meetings with artists, backstage
tours or other privileges exclusive to IPAI participants in addition
to the discounted rates. There are numerous places of interest in the
immediate vicinity of the housing areas including restaurants,
shopping, historical sites, galleries, cathedrals, important
architecture, hiking trails, rivers, lakes and other various outdoor
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