| The Oberammergau Passion Play
A 4-Day tour starting from $1,699
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| The next Oberammergau Passion Play will take place from May through September 2010. The Oberammergau Passion play was first performed in the time of the plague that decimated central Europe during the Thirty years War at the beginning of the 17th Century. In 1632, the plague even penetrated the remote mountain valleys of the Alps. Although the villagers kept guard to prevent the plague reaching the village, a man from Oberammergau working as a farm labourer in a village not too far carried the disease home. Within a year, the Black Death had claimed over a fifth of the approximately 1,500 inhabitants of Oberammergau. With no end to the plague in sight, the village council and council of elders vowed on 27th October 1633 in the parish church to perform Passion plays depicting the passion of Christ (AS) every ten years if God would only show mercy and release their village from the clutches of the plague. The rest is history; from this hour on, no more villagers in Oberammergau died or became infected with the plague. The Passion play was performed for the first time in 1634. And throughout the intervening centuries, despite many dangers and threats, and historical and cultural changes, the villagers of Oberammergau have maintained their solemn promise. The text and music are based on material from the19th Century-according to a decision reached by the villagers .More than 2,000 villagers take part in the Passion plays-mainly on stage, in the choir and in the orchestra. As in covered seating for around 4,600 spectators is available from May through end of September every 10 years. Over the whole season, this means that half a million visitors can enjoy the world famous performances. Tickets are generally sold out well in advance. |
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• All sightseeing and admissions as per itinerary • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included. • 3 breakfasts; 1 lunch & 2 dinners Day 1: Arrival Munich During the day we arrive in Munich and transfer to our hotel. The afternoon will be free. In the evening, we will attend a Bavarian folklore show and enjoy typical Bavarian “Gemütlichkeit“ with a traditional dinner. (D) Day 2: Munich - Oberammergau After breakfast, our morning sightseeing tour of Munich includes the Marienplatz with the famous Glockenspiel and an outside visit of Nymphenburg Palace. After lunch, we enjoy a wonderful ride through the Bavarian countryside to Oberammergau. (B, D) Day 3: Oberammergau (Performance Day) The highlight of our tour will take place today when we attend the performance of the world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play. (B, L, D) Day 4: Departure Oberammergau This morning we transfer to Munich airport or Munich train station. (B) * Pre and post - hotel arrangements can be made. Please call for details
•Bavarian Folklore Show •Munich tour including the Marienplatz & Nymphenburg Palace •Passion Play Performance The rates shown are for budgeting purposes only and rates do change often and to call for the most up-to-date pricing.
Total price for land program is based on double occupancy, price is per person, in US dollars. This 3 night program is for groups of 15 or more passengers. A non-refundable deposit of $450 per person is required within 10 days of confirmation. Final payment is due on September 30th, 2009. Total price for the land program, per person in double occupancy Insurance is advisable and is $83.00 for Inns & BnB/$83.00 for 3 Star/$108.00 for 4 Star. Insurance can be upgraded to include Airfare and any other tour expenses. Payments can be by check made payable to: Atlas Cruises & Tours or we accept Visa and MasterCard. There is a 3% convenience fee to pay by credit card. Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, and are based on exchange rate of 1 Euro = 1.50 dollars. |
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| Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
