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After surviving the 30 Year War and the Black Plague the people of Oberammergau swore to perform the "Play of the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ" every ten years. The first performance was held in 1634. 2010 marks the next performance and should not be missed. While enjoying this tour you will not only stay right in the village of Oberammergau and experience the full drama of the Passion Play, but also will travel from the Italian Lakes through the Alps to Zurich, and then into Germany.
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Day 1: Depart USA
Your trip to Milan begins when you board your flight bound for Milan Airport (airfare not included in tour price)
Day 2: Arrive in Milan
Upon arrival in Milan, you will be transferred to your hotel on the shores of Lake Maggiore. Italy’s second largest
lake, Maggiore stretches all the way to the Swiss border and is set against a majestic Alpine backdrop. This evening meet
your fellow passengers at a welcome dinner on the lake. (D)
Overnight: Lake Maggiore - Hotel Simplon
Day 3: Lake Maggiore
Today is yours to rest and relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery of this magical place. (B)
Overnight: Lake Maggiore - Hotel Simplon
Day 4: Italy to Switzerland
After breakfast, we will enjoy a breathtaking ride along the lakeshore and over the Alps. We'll make a stop in Lugano, a
resort town in the Ticino district, sometimes called the Monte Carlo of Switzerland. We then continue on to Zurich.
(B)
Overnight: Zurich - Montana Hotel
Day 5: Switzerland to the Black Forest
This morning we will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city of Zurich. Then it's all aboard our lake vessel for a view of
the city and the mountains from the waterways. Relax on board as you admire the picturesque villages and stately villas that
dot the shore. In the afternoon we cross the border into Germany, arriving in the Black Forest for our overnight stay. (B)
Overnight: Black Forest region - Schone Aussicht
Day 6: Black Forest to Oberammergau
We visit one of the largest clocks in the world in Gutach, and then continue on to the Schwarzwald Frelicht Museum.
This open air museum is designed as a traditional farm village with a collection of authentic buildings brought here from all
over Germany. Our drive then takes us through the Black Forest to the Bavarian town of Oberammergau, our home for the next
two nights. (B) (D)
Overnight: Oberammergau
Day 7: Oberammergau
The morning is yours to explore the village. This afternoon the pageantry of the Passion Play will unfold as it has
since 1634. Every ten years the townspeople come together to share this spectacular event with visitors from all over the
world as their thanks for being spared during The Black Plague. (B)(L)(D)
Overnight: Oberammergau
Day 8: Oberammergau to Wurzburg
Today we leave Oberammergau. We will stop at Neuchwanstein to visit King Ludwig's Castle, one of the most famous and
recognizable castles in the world. We will also enjoy a photostop at Wieskirche, the Church in the Meadow, in Ettal. Then
it's north on the Romantic Road through the heart of Bavaria, with a stop in Rothenburg to enjoy this centuries old town.
We continue on to our two night stay in Wurzburg. (B)
Overnight: Wurzburg - Walfisch
Day 9: Wurzburg
You will enjoy a tour of Wurzburg this morning. We will see the Alte Mainbrucke, the oldest bride spanning the River
Main. We will visit the Residenz Palace, dating from the 18th century, and will admire the largest frescoed ceiling in the
world. After some free time for lunch and explorations on your own, we will reconvene this evening for our farewell dinner
cruise on the Rhine. (B)(D)
Overnight: Wurzburg - Walfisch
Day 10: Return to the US
Leave your hotel transfer to Frankfurt for your return flight to the United States. (B)
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Package Includes
Escorted sightseeing by luxury motorcoach
Professional Tour Director throughout
Accommodation for eight nights at tourist class hotels
Meals as outlined in itinerary
Area 1 seating at the Passion Play
Welcome and farewell dinnger hosted by your Tour Director
All entrance fees to the cruise in Zurich, Schwarzwald Frelicht Museum, King Ludwig's Castle, and the Residenz Palace in Wurzburg
Tips for baggage handling, taxes and hotel gratuities except gratuity to your Tour Director
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Notes
Non Refundable Deposit of $500 per person
is due at time of booking to hold your Passion Play tickets. We reserve the right to change hotels
and cities on the itineraries if necessary due to participant numbers. Additional $500 per person payment
will be charged 365 days prior to departure. Final payment will be charged 210 days prior to departure.
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| * Not Included in the Vacation Price: Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person. |
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