Oberammergau 2010 Passion Play Tour: Splendors of Bavaria & Italy
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Austria; Gate of Paradise; Mozart Concert; Murano; Nymphenburg Castle; Passion Play; Sightseeing; Vatican Museum;
Join Frank on a fabulous 14 day tour from Bavaria to Rome, featuring Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Venice, Florence and Rome. Along the way we'll enjoy Alpine scenery and cultural delights, including the Oberammergau Passion Play.
Read Full Description- Destination:
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Florence, Italy; Innsbruck, Austria; Munich, Germany; Oberammergau, Germany; Rome, Italy; Salzburg, Austria; Venice, Italy
- Trip Length:
- 14 days
- Price Range:
- From $3000 to $4000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- June
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Join Frank on a fabulous 14 day tour from Bavaria to Rome, featuring Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Venice, Florence and Rome. Along the way we'll enjoy Alpine scenery and cultural delights, including the Oberammergau Passion Play.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
In Flight.
Commercial Flights
Our journey begins with our flight across the Atlantic Ocean to Munich, Germany. If you would like to arrive early, we are happy to arrange accommodations. Please note that flights are not included in the price, but can be added in 2009. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more flying from the same departure point.(IF)
Day 2 - Munich, Germany
Sightseeing
On arrival in Munich, we will be met by our Tour Director and begin with a short orientation tour of the city, including the Olympic grounds, the Glockenspiel, the grounds of Nymphenburg Castle, and the pedestrian zone.
Food and Dining
We will visit the famous Hofbräuhaus in the evening where we can choose from the menu. IF/B
Day 3 - Salzburg, Austria
Buses
We'll have a beautiful drive to Oberndorf and see the Silent Night Chapel, where Father Josef Mohr wrote Silent Night and sang it for the first time. We will continue to Salzburg and enjoy some free time.
Performing Arts
This evening we will have a Mozart Concert during dinner at the famous St. Peter’s Restaurant. Seated in Baroque opulence, with candles and linen, we’ll savor the cuisine of Mozart’s day. Superb musicians play some of his most famous compositions to round out a great day in Austria.
Hotels
We will overnight in Salzburg. B/D
Day 4 - Salzburg, Austria
Sightseeing
A morning walking tour of Salzburg will introduce us to this city. We’ll visit the Salzburg Cathedral, the Getreidegasse (pedestrian zone) the market and Mozart’s home.
Food and Dining
We are free in the afternoon, and will have dinner on our own. B
Day 5 - Oberammergau, Germany
Linderhof Castle - Oberammergau.
Sightseeing
On the way to Oberammergau, we'll visit Linderhof Castle, the glitziest of King Ludwig II’s castles. Oberammergau, is home to the world famous Passion Play, depicting the story of Christ, acted out for hundreds of years by the villagers.
Hotels
We’ll check into our hotel for the first of two nights and have a delicious dinner, followed by a stroll through the village. (B/D)
Day 6 - Oberammergau, Germany
Performing Arts
Today is the highlight of the tour, the world famous Passion Play, which has been regularly performed since Whitsun 1633. In the middle of the Thirty Years War, after months of dying and suffering from the plague, the people of Oberammergau took a vow to perform the "Play of the Suffering, Dying and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ" every ten years. In the afternoon and evening we will be watching the performance of the play, with excellent, pre-reserved seats. Almost half of the inhabitants of the town perform in the play on the large open-air stage. (B/L/D)
Day 7 - Innsbruck, Austria
Sightseeing
Leaving Oberammergau, we’ll head for Innsbruck, stopping first in Mittenwald. We’ll have some time to stroll about in this marvelous Bavarian village on the border between Germany and Austria. Coffee and chocolate will entice us to sit at a local café. We’ll continue on to Innsbruck, deep in the beautiful Austrian Alps and famous for the Olympics. This is a gorgeous city and we’ll view some of the best sights of Innsbruck and then tour the Wilten Basilica, the Golden Roof and Court Church, (Hofkirche). This afternoon will have some spare time for us all to savor legendary Innsbruck on our own.
Hotels
We overnight and have dinner at our hotel. B/D
Day 8 - Venice, Italy
Sightseeing
Today will be wonderful as we drive to Italy, seeing the change in cultures and landscapes from our comfortable coach. Italy will be very special, so much to see, so different from the Germany and Austria that we left yesterday. We’ll stop en route in Verona to see the Romeo and Juliet Balcony and the Coliseum in the town center, and have some time to savor special moments in this legend of Italy. Our destination today is fabulous Venice–La Serenissima, the “Serene One.” Built upon 117 islands, Venice is a mosaic of canals, plazas, fascinating markets, and colorful chaos! Italy never disappoints our travelers and we’ll be so pleased to be on the canal, wandering the alleys of Venice. B/D
Day 9 - Venice, Italy
Sightseeing
Today we'll visit the most famous sights in Venice including St. Mark's Basilica, which is built over the tomb of the evangelist Mark and the Doges Palace, the former seat of government in Venice.
Shopping
The afternoon is free to enjoy shopping, visit a glass blowing shop on the island of Murano, discover the winding back streets of this romantic island, take a gondola ride through the charming canals.
Food and Dining
You have a free evening to enjoy Italian food. B
Day 10 - Florence, Italy
Sightseeing
Our local guide will take us on a walking tour of historic Florence to see Michelangelo’s incomparable “David” at Academia, the Piazza della Signoria and the breathtaking view from Piazzale Michelangelo; then Giotto’s Belfry and Duomo, and the Baptistery with its renowned “Gate of Paradise.” We also visit the Convent and Museum of St. Mark, a former Dominican monastery which contains important frescoes by Friar Andelico and the cells of Savonarola, who was prior of St. Mark’s.
Shopping
Later this afternoon we explore and shop along the Ponte Vechio. This bridge, built in 1345 is a riot of life and color and is famous for rows of shops lining both sides that have been reserved for gold and silversmiths since 16th century.
Hotels
We will stay in Florence this evening. B/D
Day 11 - Rome, Italy
Assisi - Rome.
Sightseeing
This morning we continue in a southerly direction and enter the region of Umbria, where we arrive at its most beautiful town, Assisi. Here a local guide acquaints us with the life of Saint Francis and shows us the magnificent Basilica di San Francesco where he is buried. We’ll learn why this man is still an example of a Christ-centered life. We drive on to Rome and have a drive-by tour of the best of Rome.
Sightseeing
After dinner we’ll be free to have a walking tour with our escort. B/D
Day 12 - Rome, Italy
Sightseeing
After breakfast we’ll enjoy a guided visit of the Imperial and Classical heart of Rome: Circo Massimo, Coliseum, San Pietro in incoli Church with Michelangelo’s Moses, the Mamertine Prison and the Forum – the market place of old Rome.
Sightseeing
In the afternoon we’ll visit 2 major Basilicas: St. Mary Major, St. Paul outside the Walls, as well as a visit to the catacombs of San Sebastian.
Food and Dining
This evening is free to sample local restaurants at our leisure, and we’ll all make memories that will serve us for years to come. B
Day 13 - Rome, Italy
Museums
The highlight this morning will be a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel-containing the stunning ceiling artworks of Michelangelo- and St. Peter’s Basilica- considered to be the greatest Church in Christendom.
Sightseeing
After lunch on our own, we’ll walk throughout the ”Baroque” part of Rome, allowing us to enjoy Piazza di Spagna , the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and the Pantheon. The balance of the afternoon is free.
Food and Dining
Farewell dinner and overnight at our hotel. B/D
Day 14 - Rome, Italy
Airport Transfers
We drive to the Airport for our return flight, with our escort taking us all the way to security. We’ll return home with many wonderful memories of incredible Italy, awesome Austria, and gorgeous Germany. “Ariva Derce”, as the Italians would say “Good bye.” B/IF
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Transportation: via deluxe air-conditioned coaches. Accommodations (double-occupancy) in superior 3-star & moderate 4-star hotels Category 3 accommodations and tickets for Passion Play in Oberammergau. Meals as indicated in the itinerary (IF = In flight meals, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner). Professional tour escort throughout the tour Local step-on guides for city tours and major attractions Entrance fees included as per itinerary. All transfers, as a group Baggage handling. All taxes & tips except.
Budget Excludes:Air transportation (available 10 months before departure). Single supplement (subject to availability) of $790. Meals and beverages not identified in itinerary. Items of a personal nature, such as passports and visas. Passports must be valid for months beyond return date. Passenger trip cancellation insurance (details sent with reservation form). Gratuities for tour manager, and driver.
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