ESTIMATED TOUR PRICE:
$5,529 per person based on double occupancy
Single Supplement: *$426
The tour price is based on estimated rates and fares
for 2010 and is subject to change. All efforts have been
made to offer realistic pricing.
*Single rooms for the two nights in Oberammergau are available
on a limited basis and cannot be guaranteed. If a single room is
not available, you may be required to share a room for these two
nights or pay an additional supplement.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- Round trip international air service
- Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
- Accommodations in four-star hotels, or similar
- Meals as indicated: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
- Oberammergau Passion Play ticket package,
including English Program Playbook and admission
to the Oberammergau Museum
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
- Hotel service charges, local taxes and porterage
- Tips to guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Oberammergau accommodations are located in
the village, within walking distance of the Passion
Play Theatre
- Special dinners in Munich and Lucerne
- Services of experienced, English-speaking tour
director and licensed guides
- Transportation in deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
ITINERARY:
Day 1 (Tues., May 18)
Frankfurt, Germany
We leave from our nearby airport for an overnight flight
to Frankfurt, Germany. Meals according to airline policy.
Day 2 (Wed., May 19)
Rothenburg
We have an early morning
arrival at Frankfurt International
Airport. Following custom formalities
we drive to Rothenburg ob
der Tauber, for a full day of
independent shopping and sightseeing.
Dinner is included later
today. Tonight we will explore this
beautiful town by foot on the Night
Watchman’s Tour. Our overnight
lodging is in Rothenburg. (D)
Day 3 (Thurs., May 20)
Heidelberg
Today we travel south to the old university town of
Heidelberg. The oldest university town in Germany, Heidelberg
has become the cultural center of influence. We will
have a walking tour of this celebrated city. Our lodging in
Heidelberg will be two nights. Dinner is included. (B, D)
Day 4, (Fri., May 21)
Heidelberg and Nekar River Cruise
Arriving in the village
of Eberbach this morning,
we visit the Bakery
that is still owned by the
Beissel family, descendants
of Conrad Beissel,
who founded the Cloister
community in Ephrata, PA
in 1732. Conrad Beissel,
along with Alexander Mack, established the first Church of the Brethren in the “New
World,” in Germantown, PA. Eberbach is also the German
“sister city” to Ephrata. We later cruise on the Neckar River
from Neckarsteinach to Heidelberg through the scenic
Neckar Valley. Lodging will again be in Heidelberg. (B, D)
Day 5, (Sat., May 22)
Lucerne, Switzerland
Driving south from
Heidelberg this morning,
we enter Switzerland
near Basel, along
the Rhine River. We
have a brief walking
tour in Basel, followed
by some free time for
independent browsing
Lucerne. The fame
of Lucerne as a center for visitors is enhanced from year
to year. The city has a remarkable site at the northwest
end of Lake Lucerne, (Lake of the Four Cantons) where it
joins the Reuss River. Our lodging for two nights will be in
Lucerne. (B, D)
Day 6, (Sun., May 23)
Lucerne
After breakfast, we
have a guided walking
tour of this lovely
city, including the old
Chapel Bridge, the
famous Lion Monument
commemorating the
courage of the Swiss
Guards, and the narrow
streets with the fascinating afternoon will allow us free time to browse and shop in the
charming city of Lucerne. In the evening, we are treated to
a dinner and folklore show. Lodging tonight will again be in
Lucerne. (B, D)
Day 7, (Mon., May 24)
Liechtenstein & Oberammergau
Our scenic drive today will
take us through the Swiss Alps
region into the tiny Principality of
Liechtenstein, located between
Switzerland and Austria. We have
some free time in Valduz, capital
of Liechtenstein. Today we visit
Neuschwanstein, the fairytale
castle of the Bavarian King
Ludwig, II. Our tour will include
admission to the Castle. We will
have many photo opportunities
castle. stop at the Church of the Meadows
before going on to Oberammergau, where we have lodging
for two nights. (B, D)
Day 8, (Tues., May 25)
Oberammergau
The history of
the Passion Play at
Oberammergau goes
back to 1634 when the
quaint alpine village
of Oberammergau
was threatened by the
deadly disease known
as the Black Plague
which scourged Europe,
killing two-thirds of the population Germany. of Oberammergau vowed that if the village was spared, a
re-enactment of the suffering and “passion” of Jesus Christ
would be performed. The village was miraculously saved
from the ravages of the Black Death. Since that date the
play has been performed every ten years.
We have a leisurely morning in Oberammergau. After
lunch we take our seats in the theatre to attend the performance
of the world-famous Passion Play. This play
is performed by local villagers—often with roles handed
down within families from generation to generation. Dinner
is included during a 3-hour break in the late afternoon. The
performance ends at 10:30 p.m. Our overnight lodging is in
Oberammergau. (B, L, D)
Day 9, (Wed., May 26)
Herrenchiemsee Palace
We continue our
scenic drive through
the German State of
Bavaria along Lake
Kocheisee and Lake
Walchensee to The
Chiemsee, known as
the “Bavarian Sea.”
The Chiemsee is the
largest side, gentle banks are
bordered by rushes, on the other side, are the first foothills
of the Bavarian Alps whose crests may be seen clearly in
the south. Not far from the banks are two islands; Fraueninsel
and Herrninsel—a largely wooded island known for
its famous palace, Herrenchiemsee built by King Ludwig,
II, and reminiscent of the Versailles in France.
The whole island was bought in 1873 by the young
king who wished to save the trees and also build a sumptuous
palace. The palace was designed and built to reflect
his admiration of France’s Louis IV, known as the “Sun
King.” Our overnight lodging will be in the village of Prien
am Chiemsee. (B, D)
Day 10 (Thurs., May 27)
Munich
This morning we
drive directly to Munich,
capital of the state of
Bavaria. We will arrive
early enough in Munich
to visit the Marienplatz,
where we can view the
famous Glockenspiel
located on top of the
New Town Hall. Visit
the wonderful openair Viktualienmarkt fresh fruits and vegetables, along with traditional Bavarian
specialties. Dinner and overnight in Munich. (B, D)
Day 11 (Fri., May 28)
Munich
We start our day
with a morning sightseeing
tour of Munich.
We visit the Palace of
Nymphenburg, former
residence of King
Ludwig, I of Bavaria,
and summer home of
Bavarian Sovereigns.
Enjoy a special dinner
Ratskeller, traditional Bavarian restaurant,
located in the basement of the Rathaus (Town Hall). Overnight
in Munich. (B, D)
Day 12 (Sat., May 29)
Home
Breakfast will be available at our hotel in Munich. We
transfer from our hotel to the Munich Airport for our return
flight, via Frankfurt, to the U.S. (B)
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(717) 721-7335
(800) 874-9330
124 E. Main St., 4th FL
Ephrata, PA 17522
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