Once a decade in the town of Oberammergau in Germany, locals perform a dramatic re-enactment of the Passion Play. This experience displays a profound representation of faith and dedication to share the life of Christ through art.
Itinerary
Day 1, arrive Munich, Wednesday
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and your Tour Director at the welcome dinner. (D)
Day 2, in Munich, Thursday
After breakfast, take a morning city tour of downtown Munich, featuring the Koenigsplatz, old and new Pinakothek, the Isartor (city gate), the royal palace, the angel of freedom and Odeonsplatz.
View also the Olympic park, site of the 1972 summer Olympics and which, today, has become an attractive sports and leisure center. The platform on the Olympic tower provides a superior view
over the city of Munich. Enjoy a scenic drive through the city where you’ll see such sights as the baroque Nymphenberg palace, the former summer residence of the Wittlesbach dynasty, and the Marienplatz with its famous glockenspiel clock. Enjoy remainder of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 3, to Oberammergau, Friday
Travel by motor coach to Oberammergau. The Passion Play begins at 2.30 pm. You will be served dinner during the 3-hour interval in a restaurant in Oberammergau. At the end of the play, at around 10.30 pm, transfer to your hotel. (B,D)
Day 4, to Vienna, Saturday
After breakfast we leave Germany behind, as we head to Austrian capital. On the way stop in Salzburg, for a short panoramic sightseeing tour that shows us the Getriedergasse with its colorful shops, the majestic Cathedral, as well as the birthplace of the great composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In the afternoon drive along the Valley of the River Danube, past Melk to Vienna, the city of
waltz. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Day 5, in Vienna, Sunday
On a morning sightseeing tour, visit the Hofburg Palace, once the home of the Habsberg emperors, and view the Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other reminders of the city’s imperial past. The afternoon is at leisure to discover more of Vienna at your own pace. (B)
Day 6, depart Vienna, Monday
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)
Inclusions:
- First class hotels*, rooms with private facilities
- Breakfast daily and 2 dinners
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Professional Tour Director throughout
- Luggage handling
- Whisper technology enhanced touring
- Service charges and hotel taxes
Special Features Included – Passion Play in Oberammergau (1-night package)
- One overnight stay, including breakfast in a 3* hotel or 4* Guest House
- Dinner during the passion play interval (3-course menu)
- Shuttle services
- Admission ticket to the Passion Play in the respective category
- Program textbook of the 2020 Passion Play
- Local tourist tax
Sightseeing:
- Munich
- Vienna
Notes:
* Accommodation in Oberammergau is based on 3* hotels or 4* Guest Houses (“Pensions”)
Booking Requirements:
Oberammergau Passion Play 2020 will solely be provided as part of a whole trip (land arrangements
to Central Europe)
Important:
Due to the limited housing possibilities in Oberammergau hotels and B&B’s can be also located in surrounding villages. Transport to and from the theater are complimentary. Check in by noon – Check out by 9:00 am.
Exclusions:
Flights – Flights you will have to source yourself or discuss with Costless Travel at the time of booking. Unfortunately airlines change their pricing on a daily basis so we are unable to include the flights. We also note that some prefer to leave from different airports, some like economy and some like business class, some like to meet with family before or after the trip.
Available Dates – subject to availability at time of booking
- 20 May 2020 – 25 May 2020
- 08 July 2020 – 13 July 2020
- 12 August 2020 – 17 August 2020
