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Prague Softball Week - Softball 2025
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Munich, Germany
- Guided Tour of Prague
- Prague Softball Week Tournament or Exhibition games (TBA)
- Prague Castle
- Boat Cruise
- Munich Bike Tour
- Visit of Dachau Concentration Camp
- Dinner at the Hofbrauhaus
- Neuschwanstein Castle Visit
Cost Overview
$4,695.00
Complete Package
(Airfare From Gateway City Included)
- Round trip airfare included from USA – Gateway city will be confirmed 4-5 months prior to departure - For this tour it will most likely be JFK or other New York area airport
- This cost is based on double and triple room occupancy - Single rooms are $555 additional
$3,495.00
Ground Package Only
(Airfare Not Included)
- You are responsible for meeting the group at your own expense
- This is a good option for those wanting to extend their stay or travel on a different schedule
- Do NOT purchase your airline ticket until AIST has confirmed we have a full team for the tour
Sample Payment Schedule
(per person)
All payments are fully refundable until November 1, 2024. After this date there will be a minimum cancellation fee of $500.
- Deposit due once confirmed – $500
- 6-7 months prior to departure – 30% of total balance
- 5 months prior to departure – 50% - 70% of total balance
- 2 months prior to departure – All balances due
Actual payment schedule will depend on when we receive your first payment. Other costs incurred will depend on each individual’s spending habits. Connecting airfare to gateway city, souvenirs, some meals and any personal expenses will not be covered.
Sample Itinerary
This is only a sample Itinerary. The final itinerary will not be available until 2-3 weeks prior to departure. Some activities and cities may change based on the game schedule and tour route.
Day 1
- Departure from USA to Prague, Czech Republic. Due to the time difference, your arrival will be the following day
Day 2
- Arrival in Prague and meet with your AIST tour manager
- Upon arrival, guided visit of the city with a local tour guide including Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town
- Possible practice or exhibition game in the evening
- Final transfer to your hotel, check in, dinner, overnight
Day 3
- Breakfast at hotel and get ready to take part in the Prague Softball Week
- Transfer by private bus to the tournament for games
- Overnight at hotel
Day 4
- Breakfast at hotel
- Tournament games continue
- Lunch will be on your own
- Free time to stroll and shop around pending the tournament schedule
- Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day 5
- Tournament continues
- Leisure time accordingly and lunch on your own
- Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day 6
- Breakfast at hotel
- Final games depending on previous results
- Lunch on your own
- Closing ceremony and last greetings
- Boat cruise with dinner on board
- Return to hotel and overnight
Day 7
- Breakfast at hotel, check out and departure for Munich, Germany
- Stop in Regensburg Germany for lunch on your own and free time to explore
- Final transfer to your hotel in Munich, check-in and overnight
Day 8
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Fusson for visit of Neuschwanstein Castle - Entrance included
- Return to Munich for Free time to explore Munich
- Overnight in Munich
Day 9
- Breakfast at hotel
- Enjoy Bike Tour of Munich
- Lunch will be on your own
- Free time to spend in town for personal exploration and sightseeing
- Dinner at the famous Hofbräuhaus
- Overnight at hotel
Day 10
- Breakfast and hotel and early check-out
- Departure to Munich airport
- End of services upon arrival at the airport. Thanks for traveling with AIST!
Tour Inclusions
- Round trip airfare with complete packages – Ground packages available if you would like to arrive or depart separately from the group
- Accommodations: 3-star and 4-star on most tours - Double and Triple rooms shared - Exception: UK tours we will use Hostels for part of the tour
- Breakfast everyday and 3-6 dinners included depending on the tour - other meals will be on your own expense - Exception: DR tours all meals are included
- 2-5 Exhibition games vs. Local clubs/National teams or tournaments depending on the tour
- Sightseeing and excursion – As stated on the itinerary - Excursions listed as Optional are not included in the cost
- All Airport transfers for those booked with the group flight and transportation to scheduled activities on our private executive motor coach bus with driver - Bus service subject to 8/9 hours per day based on local driving laws
- Professional multi-lingual tour manager to be with your group throughout the tour
- Uniforms for players on AIST select teams
- Amazing sightseeing excursions
- Authentic cultural experience
- Educational guided tours
- Free time to explore on your own - We allow you to enjoy the tour as you prefer as long are you with 3-4 other group members in safe areas
- Travel with the safety of your group and full-time local tour managers
- Experiences that last a lifetime
Friends And Family Members Of Our AIST Select Team Members
Friends and Family are always welcome to join our select team tours. The inclusions for friends and family members would be the same with exception of the uniforms and playing time of course. They will be on the bus and included in all the activities and meals the athletes are receiving. We can provide a first class tour with the group and you won’t have to worry about where to stay, how to get around or the best places to see. We will have a complete tour set up for you with a full time guide to help you get around. You’ll also have the flexibility to do your own thing if that’s what you prefer. You’ll have the option of rooming with the athlete you are traveling with or private accommodations for yourself (additional fees for private accommodations).
Important Information Regarding Friends And Family Travel:
ACCOMMODATIONS
Most of our tours will be accommodated in 3 Star Superior and 4 star hotels based on European standards. Some tours are accommodated in University or Hostel accommodations (Mostly UK Tours). You will always have a private room with your friends and family with private facilities but the accommodations may be on a lower standard than you may be accustom to. You can enjoy the experience of travel with the team or we can upgrade you on the tours with these types of accommodations for a surcharge of $50 per person, per night.
WALKING/BIKING TOURS
Most of our tours will have walking tours that require good fitness and mobility. If you require special assistance or do not think you are capable of keeping up with the group, please let us know in advance and we will accommodate you the best we can.
AIRFARE
AIST will have seats blocked for a limited number of people. Once those seats are gone we will no longer have the same fare or price guarantee. If you would like to book your trip with the group flight you will need to make a deposit that is non-refundable to reserve your seat. Please confirm with AIST in advance to make sure we still have seats available. You are more than welcome to book your own flights to meet the group abroad.
CHANGING YOUR TRAVEL DATES
Can’t make it for the whole tour? No problem, you can book your own flight to meet the team when it’s convenient for you. Please confirm with AIST that the trip is confirmed and where we will be on your arrival. We will quote you a ground package for the length of your stay.
Keep in mind that our tours are catered to the athletes and we will schedule everything around the games and tournaments as needed. We encourage the support and will do our best to make it an exciting trip for everyone involved.
Cost for Family and Friends
ROOM SIZE:
- Single Room = 1 person - 1 Bed
- Double Room = 2 people (Each person has own bed – or double bed may be requested but is not guaranteed)
- Triple Room = 3 people (Twin Beds or double bed with one twin may be requested but is not guaranteed)
Cost Per Passenger Joining the AIST Athlete – Group flight included with cost below:
Special arrangements can be made for you to meet the group if you do not want to stay for the entire trip.
If you have 10 or more interested in joining you, please contact us for a special price quote for the entire group.
SAMPLE PAYMENT Schedule for 10-12 day tours including airfare:
- Initial Deposit Due depends on the timing of your booking: $500 minimum
- 5-6 Months prior to departure: 30%
- 3-4 Months prior to departure: 60%
- 2 Months prior to departure: All balances due
Next Step! - Confirm Space is available
If you are interested in joining our group please email us at info@aist.us to confirm we have availability.
To confirm a place on tour please contact us with the following information:
- Name of Athlete you are traveling with
- Number of passengers to join the athlete
- Airfare included or Ground package only
- Full tour or partial tour - if partial tour please include your preferred travel dates for a custom price qoute
We look forward to having you on tour!
Safe and comfortable the entire trip!
Mitchell McPartland
Just wanted to reach out and thank you for all of your help setting up our tour in Brazil. Your staff did a wonderful job hosting us and making our group feel safe and comfortable the entire trip. We would highly recommend Brazil to anyone asking for a destination to go to. Thanks again, looking forward to working with you again in the future!
Contact Us
Steps to Join
Request a Position
Fill out the position form so we can verify your position is still available. This works on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Wait for Confirmation
Within 1-3 days we will contact you from info@aist.us either confirming or denying acceptance on selected tour.
Register and Deposit
Registration and deposit info will be emailed. Once registration and deposit is received, you are on the final roster!
Benefits of traveling with AIST.
Our program is designed to give athletes the opportunity explore the world and learn about other cultures. Not only do you get to play a sport you love, you get to do it with others who share the same passion. Here are a few reasons to travel with AIST select teams:
- Cultural Experience of a Lifetime
- Personal Growth
- Educational sightseeing excursions
- Emersion into an unfamiliar atmosphere
- Develop new techniques and improve skills
- A better understanding of the world
- New friends from around the world
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