ESTIMATED TOUR PRICE:
$5,900, based on double occupancy
NOTE: 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.
“All Inclusive”
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- Round trip air fare
- Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
- Accommodations in four-star hotels, or similar
- Breakfast and dinner daily, indicated by 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:
Friday, July 16
Departure
Leave by charter motorcoach from the Souderton
area to the airport for your overnight transatlantic flight.
Saturday, July 17
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Upon arrival at Amsterdam’s
Schiphol Airport this
morning, enjoy a scenic
tour of historic Amsterdam,
capital city of the Netherlands,
including a windmill
photo stop, the city center,
and a visit to the Anne
Frank house. Check into
hotel, before dinner. This evening
enjoy a canal cruise through Amsterdam’s charming
canals and the city’s harbor. The facades of the 17th and
18th century houses are floodlit to enhance their beauty.
Overnight in Amsterdam. (D)
Sunday, July 18
Amsterdam
Enjoy an early
morning drive through
the Dutch countryside.
Drive through a picture perfect
landscape crisscrossed
with canals,
see authentic wooden
houses, windmills and
fishing villages, and
witness traditional crafts
from days gone by. The picturesque Schans is famous for its original buildings, vividly capturing
Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries. You'll see
the historic shipyard and windmills, and pay a visit to a
shoemaker who works with wood to watch his clog-making
techniques first-hand! Then drive to The Hague and to
Delft, known for its famous blue pottery and a visit to a
cheese factory. Dinner and overnight in Amsterdam. (B, D)
Monday, July 19
Amsterdam – Cologne – Koblenz
Say good-bye to The Netherlands this morning, driving
into Germany for a stop at Cologne to visit its famous Cathedral—
the largest in Germany. Its construction began in
1248, and was finished in 1880. The huge building covers
a surface area of 8,000 square meters; both towers stand
157 meters tall. The Dom houses unique treasures like the
remains of the three Wisemen, along with beautiful stained
glass windows. Continue to the quaint village of Koblenz,
picturesquely situated along the Rhine River. (B, D)
Tuesday, July 20
Koblenz – Rothenburg ob der Tauber
In the morning board our
motorcoach to Rothenburg ob der
Tauber, a charming medieval town
founded in 5 B.C. It has kept its
typical 16th century look through
strict preservation orders since
19th century. A walking tour of
Rothenburg will introduce you to
Town Hall and Market Square,
St. Jacobs Church with its Holy
Blood Altar by Tilman Riemenschneider,
the Castle and Monastery gardens, and St. Wolfgang
Church. There will be free time to explore Rothenburg
on your own. You may wish to walk the 13th and 14th
century ramparts surrounding the town, visit the Medieval
Crime Musem or the Toy and Doll Museum, or browse in
one of the many quaint shops. Dinner and overnight in
Rothenburg. (B, D)
Wednesday, July 21
Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Oberammergau
Depart Rothenburg and
travel south on the Romantic Road
through the beautiful Bavarian
countryside and quaint villages of
Nördlingen and Dinkelsbühl. There
will be a special photo opportunity
Neuschwanstein castle, made
famous to Americans as Sleeping
Beauty’s Castle at Disneyland!
Continue our journey to the
Church in the Meadow (Kirche in
der Wies), a jewel among rococo
churches in Europe. This visit is
because many of the scenes in the
various mural paintings and ceiling frescos will be performed
during the Passion Play. Dinner and overnight in
Oberammergau. (B, D)
Thursday, July 22
Oberammergau Passion Play
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 that scourged Europe, killing two-thirds
of the population of Germany. The people of Oberammergau
pledged to perform the Passion Play as a sign
of their repentance and remorse over the suffering and
death of Jesus Christ. The chronicles relate that from the
day the people gathered around the cross to swear their
sacred vow, no further person died of the plague. Since
that date, the play has been performed every ten years
Spend a morning at
leisure in Oberammergau.
You will enjoy the many
houses that are beautifully
painted with fairy tale
scenes and the shops of its
excellent “Herrgottschnitzer”
(woodcarvers specializing
in religious figures). The
Passion Play performance begins afternoon. This Play is performed by local villagers—often
roles are handed down within families from generation to
generation. Dinner is included during a three-hour break in
the late afternoon from 5–8 pm, and the performance lasts
until 10:30. Overnight in Oberammergau. (B, L, D)
Friday, July 23
Oberammergau – Prien am Chiemsee, Germany
Say farewell to
Oberammergau and
travel east to Prien am
Chiemsee, one of the
most beautiful areas of
Bavaria. Take in the
breathtaking landscape
the Bavarian Alps next to the crystal clear waters of Lake Chiemsee. Cross by
ferry to the Island of Herrenchiemsee, home to the most
expensive castle built by King Ludwig II. Enjoy a tour of
the castle’s 19 rooms, rich in splendor, and visit the Herrenchiemsee
Castle Museum, which displays fantastic
historical articles and offers an insight into the castle’s
fascinating history Dinner and overnight at Prien at Lake
Chiemsee. (B, D)
Saturday, July 24
Prien am Chiemsee – Salzburg, Austria
This morning we depart for
Salzburg, Austria, the birthplace of
Mozart and the city of “The Sound
of Music.” A pleasant stroll with
your local guide takes you through
the historic center. Admire the exquisite
Mirabell Gardens, the Salzburg
Cathedral, St. Peter’s Churchyard,
Mozart’s birthplace, and
several sites made famous through
“The Sound of Music.” Then enjoy
the remainder of the day at leisure
in the Getreidegasse, Salzburg’s
beautiful pedestrian shopping area.
You might wish to take the funicular to the Salzburg fortress,
which looks down over the beautiful old city. Dinner
and overnight in Salzburg. (B, D)
Sunday, July 25
Salzburg – Munich
After breakfast
depart for Munich.
Enjoy a walk through
the traditional city
center and see the
Church of our Lady
(Frauenkirche Cathedral)
and Marienplatz,
where we can view the
famous Glockenspiel
located on top of the
New Town Hall. Visit
the wonderful open air
Viktualienmarkt
with stalls that offer
the freshest fruits and
vegetables in Munich,
along with traditional
Bavarian Schweinshax’n and Speck,
seafood, delicious
cheeses, various herbs, and many other foods and crafts.
Enjoy a special dinner at the Haufbrauhaus, the oldest
traditional beer hall and restaurant located in Munich.
Overnight in Munich. (B, D)
Monday, July 26
Return to U.S.
Leave the hotel early this morning for travel to
Munich Airport for the return flight to the U.S. After clearing
customs, board the charter motorcoach for return to
the Souderton area. Auf Wiedersehen! (B)
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Telford, PA 18969
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