OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 2010
IMPERIAL SPLENDOR
11 Delightful Days
Featuring the World Famous OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY
See Departure Dates and Rates
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DAY 1—USA/EN ROUTE
Travel from the USA in comfort enjoying a tasty meal, light beverages, entertainment and great service as we speed through the night to Europe.
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DAY 2—MUNICH/SALZBURG
Breakfast is served on the plane before we land in Munich. Upon arrival, we proceed through passport control, pick up our luggage and proceed through customs to our waiting European team of tour escorts and motor coach driver. We drive through the majestic landscapes of the Bavarian Alps and cross the Austrian border to the charming city of Salzburg. (B, D)
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DAY 3—SALZBURG/PRAGUE
After breakfast, we have an introductory walking tour of Salzburg where we see the imposing Cathedral; Mozart's House and the Getreidegasse shopping street. We then travel through the heart of the Czech Republic to its capital, Prague. (B, D)
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DAY 4—PRAGUE
Our sightseeing today reveals the beautiful city of Prague. Marvel at the medieval Old Town with its ancient castles and bridges, intertwining the city's historic past with a vibrant presence. Highlights of today's sightseeing tour include: Hradcany Castle, Loreto Chapel St. Vitus Cathedral, Old town, the Jewish ghetto, the Astronomical Clock and Wenceslas Square. (B, D)
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DAY 5—PRAGUE/BUDAPEST
We depart Prague and travel through the countryside of the Czech Republic and Slovakia, following the course of the Danube River Plain to Budapest, Hungary's exciting capital. (B, D)
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DAY 6—BUDAPEST
Enjoy the history and sights of this cosmopolitan heart of Eastern Europe. Highlights of today's sightseeing tour of Budapest include: Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Coronation Church, the Citadel on Mount Gellert and Heroe's Square. Tonight, some of us might want to go out for typical Hungarian dinner accompanied by Gypsy music. (B, D)
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DAY 7—BUDAPEST/VIENNA
Time for morning church services after breakfast before we depart Hungary and drive by way of the Austrian lowlands to Vienna, wonderful city of Strauss waltzes, delicious food and pastries and Viennese coffeehouses. (B, D)
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DAY 8—VIENNA
Highlights of today's sightseeing tour of Vienna include: the lavish Terraced Gardens of Prince Eugenei's Belverdere Palace, Emperor Franz Josef's Hofburg Palace, the State Opera, St. Stepheni's Cathedral and the Burg Theater. An optional evening tour will be available to the Grinzing 'New Wine' district. (B, D)
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DAY 9—VIENNA/OBERAMMERGAU
We depart Vienna and drive along the Danubian Plain until we reach the impressive Alps of Tyrol and Bavaria. We wind through the Alps and arrive in the late afternoon at our quaint village home near Oberammergau with time to absorb the beautiful countryside and enjoy a relaxing evening and dinner. (B, D) -
DAY 10—OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY
Today's mighty performance of the Passion Play is the perfect ending to our vacation. Our spirits will soar as we experience this grandest and greatest presentation of the last days of the Lords earthly ministry. The script, music and costumes of the play continue a 366-year-old tradition, reflecting the faith and dedication of the villagers. (B, L, D)
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DAY 11—MUNICH/USA
After breakfast, we are transferred to Munich's International airport for our flight back to the USA. Lunch, beverages and a snack will be served aloft as we return home. Enjoy reminiscing about the remarkable sites and events we experienced with our friends from the tour as we travel west across the Atlantic. (B, D)
Important Note: The daily itinerary, day of the Passion Play, and sightseeing schedule may vary from week to week.