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Oberammergau Passion Play - Austria & Germany 10 Day Itinerary September 12 - 21, 2010 SOLD OUT

Day 1: Depart USA

Depart today on an overnight jet flight to Vienna..

 

Day 2: Vienna

Upon arrival, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner at a typical "Heurigan" restaurant. Dinner.

 

Day 3: Vienna

Our morning sightseeing tour features views of the Prater amusement park, the UN building, St. Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the city's imperial history. The balance of a day is free for independent activities. Perhaps you can see where Sigmund Freud lived or indulge in some Sacher Torte at a friendly sidewalk cafe.  Breakfast.

 

Day 4: Vienna / Melk / Salzburg

After breakfast, we leave Vienna behind and travel along the Danube River to Salzburg. En route we stop to visit the Melk Abbey is one of the finest religious sites in Austria. Black-robed monks still stroll amidst marble sculptures and frescoed walls. In the afternoon, we arrive in Salzburg, home to the "Sound of Music" and birthplace of Mozart.  Breakfast, Dinner.

 

Day 5: Salzburg

Salzburg and music go together like coffee and 'Schlagobers.' You will see the connection on your sightseeing tour that includes Mozart's birthplace, the Cathedral, Getreidegasse pedestrian shopping street, Hohensalzburg medieval fortress and the Mirabell palace.  Breakfast.

 

Day 6: Salzburg / Oberammergau

This morning, we travel to Germany and Oberammergau. Upon arrival, take some time to enjoy this quaint mountain village on your own. After lunch, take your seat for the world famous Passion Play. During the Thirty Year War, the village of Oberammergau was spared the Black Plague and for this reason, the villagers vowed that every ten years they would give a play to honor the life of Christ. The Play has a running time of @ 5 hours. You will be served dinner during 3-hour interval in a restaurant in Oberammergau.  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

 

Day 7: Oberammergau / Neuschwanstein / Munich

After breakfast, explore densely forested mountains of southwest Bavaria. First take a short stop to view Weiskirche, otherwise known as 'The Church in the Meadow.' Later on we continue to visit famous castle in Bavaria - Neuschwanstein. The castle was built by the 'Mad King' Ludwig and is known for its extraordinary architectural feats. Later on we continue on to Munich. Upon arrival enjoy a sightseeing tour including the views of the classical architecture of King's Square, the former artist quarter Schwabing, Arch of Victory, Hall of General, Angel of Peace, Deutsche museum, the world-famous Hofbrauhaus, the National Theatre and the Royal Palace. Included is the visit to the Church of our Lady.  Breakfast

 

Day 8: Munich / Regensburg / Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber

After breakfast, we travel to Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities. During our walking tour you will visit the Dom St. Peter, view the old Town Hall, the Roman Gates at Porta Pretoria and the University of Regensburg, where Pope Benedict XVI taught theology before being named Archbishop, and later, Cardinal of Munich and Freising. Enjoy some time at leisure before heading to Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber.  Breakfast, Dinner.

 

Day 9: Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber / Heidelberg

Morning visit of Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber. With its splendid location and charming medieval atmosphere, hardly any other town is able to captivate its visitors in quite the same way as Rothenburg. A walk through this town is an unforgettable encounter with bygone centuries. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of this medieval city that features the UNESCO Imperial Cathedral. Following our tour, we proceed to Heidelberg. Your afternoon sightseeing of Heidelberg will include a visit to the Castle ruins. You'll also get a chance to see the famous stone bridge and one of the oldest Universities in the world. Following your tour, experience the local cuisine at a typical brewery.  Breakfast, Dinner.

 

Day 10: Heidelberg / Frankfurt / USA

After breakfast, we transfer you to Frankfurt airport for your flight back home. Breakfast.

 

Included Highlights:

• Airfare: Roundtrip from New York area airport.

• Accommodations: 10 Days / 8 nights in First & Superior Tourist Class Hotels, rooms with private facilities.

• 14 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 5 Dinners

• Sightseeing: As listed in the itinerary, Tickets to the Passion Play.

• Also Included: Airport-hotel transfers, hotel tips & taxes, luggage handling in hotels, Touring by modern motor coach, Services of Professional Tour Director throughout, Entrance fees.

 

Price for Oberammergau Passion Play - Austria & Germany
2010 Departure Date	Per person in twin *	Land Only Price *	Single room supplement
September 12 to 21             SOLD OUT	$ 3,899	$ 3,099	$ 998

 

Depart New York area airport * Price is per person, based on double occupancy. Price is based on a minimum of 25 passengers. There are a limited number of single rooms available.    Add to the tour price the departure taxes and fuel surcharge.   Add $239 for optional travel insurance.