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.
Azorcan Hockey and the Alps Tour
Switzerland and Italy - featuring the 2026 Spengler Cup
December 26, 2026 to January 6, 2027
SPENGLER CUP TOUR - Brochure & registration coming in late February
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About the Hockey and the Alps tour
Azorcan Tours presents our 2nd “Hockey and the Alps” trip of a lifetime to Switzerland and Italy. On boxing day we will fly from Canada to Zurich, Switzerland. We will arrive and stay in Zurich on the 27th evening. After checking in you may want to walk from our centrally located hotel to the Christmas market. Zurich is a global center for banking and finance that lies at the north end of Lake Zurich.
On the 28th morning we will check out, load the bus and have a walking tour of Zurich and free time to sightsee, shop and have lunch. That afternoon we will meet our bus and travel to Davos.
Davos will be our home from the 28th evening until New Year’s Day. Our hotel is located within a short walk to the Vailant Arena where we will enjoy six games of the Spengler Cup - 1 round robin game (28th evening) 2 quarter-finals (29th), 2 semi-finals (30th) and the final (31st).
The Spengler Cup is on the “bucket list” of almost every Canadian hockey fan. The Spengler Cup is considered the oldest international ice hockey team tournament. The trophy of the same name was awarded for the first time in 1923. The participating teams from all over the world are invited by the host Hockey Club Davos. The Spengler Cup has changed a lot since it started. At first, it was played outside until 1978. Then, it moved to the now famous Davos Arena (Zondacrypto Arena), making it better for fans and players. The tournament consists of six teams playing in a round-robin format followed by three consecutive playoff days with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final game in the afternoon on New Year’s Eve.
After the final we will enjoy a nice New Year's Eve dinner party together to celebrate the coming year.
On New Year’s day we will check out and depart for Lugano.
Arriving in Lugano we will have lunch followed by a guided tour of the city including a trip on the Monte San Salvatore Funicular for a great view of the city, the lake and the mountains. In the evening you may want to stroll down to the main square, Piazza della Riforma, to enjoy the lively Christmas market.
On January 2nd, you have a free morning to enjoy Lugano. In the afternoon we will go to the town of Bellinzona to see the medieval city centre and its castles. If there is a Swiss League game scheduled in Lugano we will offer the option to go to the game in the evening.
On January 3rd we will check out and enjoy a day at Lake Como just minutes away in Italy. We will take a private boat to the town of Bellagio, then to Varenna, before continuing to Como for free time to explore the town and its Old World Christmas Market. In the early evening we will continue to Milan and check in to the hotel.
On the 4th we will enjoy a guided tour of Milan and the remainder of the day is free for you to explore the city. Schedule permitting we may have an optional opportunity to catch on of the city’s famous Serie A soccer clubs, AC Milan or Inter playing a game at the famous San Siro Stadium.
On the 5th we will have a day trip to Turin, once the capital of Italy, to see the Royal Palace and its unique city centre full of beautiful squares, cafes and chocolatiers.
On the 6th we check out and depart for Canada.
Join us for this amazing tour that includes amazing locations, sights, Christmas markets and the Spengler Cup.
About ETIAS
The European Union is implementing an electronic travel authorization system. It has been delayed several times as the EU finalized the automated IT system called the Entry-Exit System (EES). It is expected that an ETIAS will be required by mid-2025 for all travellers from Canada and the United States. Please go to the ETIAS website for more information.
Insurance Option
We will get All-Inclusive and Trip Cancellation insurance quotes for each passenger. Passengers 65 years or age and older will need to fill out the Medical Screening to receive a quote. You can review the Allianz Policy for coverage details.
Once we have the quotes for you then you can use our Insurance Form to select your coverage option or decline our insurance.
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Final Itinerary and Tour Notes
Final Itinerary - Will be available just prior to departure
Tour Notes - very important information and reminders for the tour. Coming soon.
Travel Card - Lists all the passengers on the tour
Flights Tickets
AC flights tickets: Coming in October 2026
Air Canada has preassigned group seats but you can enter your booking number and name on the airline webpage to change your seats, to add your Aeroplan number or to ad other options.
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
Tour Destination Links & Information
We encourage everyone to do some destination research prior to departure.
ITALY
Italy - official tourism page
Lake Como - official tourism page
Milan, Italy - official webpage
MIlan, Italy - sightseeing tips
SWITZERLAND
Switzerland - official tourism webpage
Bellinzona, Switzerland - official tourism page
Davos, Switzerland - official tourism page
Davos, Switzerland - Spengler Cup
Lugano, Switzerland - official tourism page
Zurich, Switzerland - official tourism page
Azorcan Travel Links & Information
We encourage everyone to do some destination research prior to departure.
Please note that information can change at any time and that Azorcan is not responsible for outdated links or information. It is the responsibility of the traveler to ensure they have proper documents, entry requirements and destination information they may require on their trip.
Money - Currency, Credit Cards, ATMs, Safety and more.
Electrical Power - what you need to charge your devices in Europe
Switzerland uses its unique Type J socket (three round pins in a triangle), different from most of continental
Europe's Type C (two round pins) or Type F (Schuko, two round pins with grounding clips) sockets.
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
Allianz Insurance - We can quote you the All-Inclusive Medical & Trip Cancellation insurance or just the Trip Cancellation
Allianz Insurance Policy - All-Inclusive Plan policy, Covid information and pre-departure checklist.
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.
ETIAS - European Union electronic travel authorization system.
UK ETA - United Kingdom electronic travel authorization (ETA)