Azorcan is a 100% Canadian owned company based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We are the leaders in custom group travel to Europe since 1994 with thousands of satisfied clients from Canada and the U.S.A.. Our experience in almost every country in Europe is your guarantee of a care free and memorable experience.
We can create a custom itinerary that reflects your group's interests to ensure that you have an enjoyable experience. Below we have some sample itineraries from throughout Europe that we have created. Select one of the itineraries as they are or we can work with you to add or subtract sightseeing, events or meals. We can increase or decrease the tour length and change stops along the way. We will work with you to offer suggestions and to create a tour that will excite your group.
Learn more about us, listen to our podcasts or contact us.
Azorcan is a 100% Canadian owned company based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We are the leaders in custom group travel to Europe since 1994 with thousands of satisfied clients from Canada and the U.S.A.. Our experience in almost every country in Europe is your guarantee of a care free and memorable experience.
We can create a custom itinerary that reflects your group's interests to ensure that you have an enjoyable experience. Below we have some sample itineraries from throughout Europe that we have created. Select one of the itineraries as they are or we can work with you to add or subtract sightseeing, events or meals. We can increase or decrease the tour length and change stops along the way. We will work with you to offer suggestions and to create a tour that will excite your group.
Learn more about us, listen to our podcasts or contact us.
Canada Bears 2011 Europe Hockey Tour
July 21 to August 2, 2026 - Italy, Germany, Austria and Czechia
Tour Brochure - includes day by day itinerary, cost and all the tour details.
Contact coach Sharuga for available places and to register.
Tour Registration - register here after contacting and being approved by coach Sharuga
Team member can depart from Edmonton or Calgary on Tuesday, July 21 and return on Sunday, August 2.
Highlights of the tour include three days in Italy visiting Venice, Verona and Modena where the group will go to a Parmesan Cheese factory, the Enzo Ferrari Museum and enjoy dinner at a balsamic vinegar farm. In Austria the group will stay in Innsbruck, tour Salzburg and experience the Hohenwerfen Castle with a spectacular birds of prey exhibition.
In Czech the group visit the medieval town of Ceske Krumlov plus play in 2 exhibition games and a tournament in Prague. While in Prague we will enjoy a guided tour of the city, go to Terezin to see the WWII concentration camp, and have a dinner cruise on the Vltava River.
Players born in 2011 are welcome to apply to join the team plus the team can take up to four players born in 2010 and will consider top players born in 2012.
Check back for upcoming events.
We have a team for players born in 2015 with up to 4 players born in 2014 on the same itinerary as our 2011 team.
Registration for the tour is now open. We are taking a maximum of 9 forwards, 6 defensemen and 2 goalies.
Contact coach Sharuga for available places and to register.
Check back for the Final Itinerary, Flight Tickets and Insurance Documents
Information coming 5 to 6 weeks prior to departure.
Final Itinerary and Tour Notes
Itinerary - Please check back just prior to departure for any changes then save it to files on your phone
Tour Notes - very important information and reminders for the tour
Group Roster and Travel Card - team roster and lists all the passengers on the tour
Flights Tickets
KLM flights tickets will be posted here.
KLM Seat Selection - follow the directions carefully and enter your contact info
Please note that family members may be on different Ticket files.
Insurance
Allianz Insurance Policy Numbers and emergency contact information will be posted here.
We include a print out of your insurance in your documents.
If there are minor spelling mistakes on the insurance it will not affect your coverage
Azorcan Global includes an All-Inclusive and Trip Cancellation policy in the tour package for passengers 59 years of age or younger that are in good health.. You can review the Allianz Policy for coverage details. It is up to each passenger to review the included coverage, understand exclusions and ensure they have proper coverage.
Passengers 60 years or age and older will need to fill out the Medical Screening form to receive a quote. Once we have a quote for passengers 60 years of age and oldervyou then you can use our Insurance Form to select your coverage option or decline our insurance.
Tour Destination Links & Information
We encourage everyone to do some destination research prior to departure.
AUSTRIA
Austria - official tourism webpage
Hohenwerfen Castle, Austria - Azorcan Guide
Innsbruck, Austria - official page
Salzburg, Austria - Azorcan My European Favourites
CZECHIA
Czech - Tourist Board
Czechia - Speaking Czech
Cesky Krumlov, Czechia - Czech Tourism - Azorcan My European Favourites
Prague, Czechia - Czech Tourism - Azorcan Guide - City Guide - City Map - Metro Map - Metro Info
Terezin, Czechia - Azorcan Guide
Ceske Budejovice, Czechia - Czech Tourism - official webpage
ITALY
Italy - official tourism webpage
Azorcan Info - Italy Food Guide
Emilia Romagna, Italy - Azorcan My European Favourites
Emilia Romagna, Italy - Parmigiano Reggiano - 4 Madonne Caseificio
Emilia Romagna, Italy - Balsamic Vinegar - Acetaia Paltrinieri
Modena, Italy - official webpage
Modena, Italy - Enzo Ferrari Museum - official webpage
Modena, Italy - Acetaia Paltrinieri- official webpage
Venice. Italy - Murano Glass
Venice, Italy - Azorcan Guide
Verona, Italy - Azorcan Guide
Azorcan Travel Links & Information
We encourage everyone to do some destination research prior to departure.
Money - Currency, Credit Cards, ATMs, Safety and more.
Electrical Power - what you need to charge your devices in Europe
Government of Canada - Information on travelling to, from and within Canada.
Canada Passports - all the information regarding passports.
Canada Embassy - Contact information for Canadian embassies and consulates abroad.
Health Canada - Travel advice and advisories by destination.
Bon Voyage, But... - Essential Information for Canadian Travellers
Shengen Visa Info - Information on all the European Union countries
Calling Canada from Europe - to dial internationally from the Canada or from any other country
Player Medical Form - Please fill out if you are participating on a sport tour.
Child Permission Form - please have it notarized and with you on the tour if a minor is travelling on a sport tour with only one parent. Please note that your notary may have a better form.
Europe Tax Free Shopping - VAT refund for visitors to the European Union
Check back for the Final Itinerary, Flight Tickets and Insurance Documents
Azorcan Tours, the leader in European sport, school and sightseeing tours since 1994, will tailor a once-in-a-lifetime European tour that includes flights, hotels, meals, sightseeing, and special events. Our sport tours can include exhibition matches, tournaments and training sessions. Check our webpage for upcoming sightseeing and sports tours that anyone can join.
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