| 9 Day Alpine Europe with Passion Play
A 9-Day tour starting from $2,499
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| About This Tour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| From Frankfurt to Munich, with visits to Lucerne and Salzburg. |
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• 7 nights Superior Tourist class accommodations • 1 night Heidelberg • 1 night Lucerne • 2 nights Salzburg • 2 nights Oberammergau * • 1 night Munich • 15 meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners, 01 lunch • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motorcoach • Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout • Services of local guides in all major cities • Tickets to the Passion Play
Mon – USA
Depart the USA to Frankfurt. Tue - Heidelberg Upon arrival at Frankfurt airport we are met by our tour escort and European motor coach. We enjoy a panoramic tour of the old town of Frankfurt before driving swiftly to picture book Heidelberg, the romantic medieval city on the banks of the River Neckar. Our sightseeing will include a visit to the CASTLE RUINS, home of the Student Prince; we will also see the famous Stone Bridge and the University, one of the oldest in the world. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in the Heidelberg. (D) Wed - Lucerne This morning drive through the Black Forest, past Hansel and Gretel villages in the heart of the mysterious fairytale country. We visit the roaring RHINE FALLS at Schaffhausen, truly a photographer's paradise. Cross the border into Switzerland and drive to Zurich, Switzerland's largest city and one of the world's most important financial centers. We will see the Grossmunster Cathedral (Zwingli's Church), and the fine lakeshore district before continuing southwards to Lake Lucerne set in an indescribably beautiful mountain and lake setting. Evening dinner at hotel.(B,D Thu - Oberammergau Our morning sightseeing tour of Lucerne, will include the beautiful Lion Monument, the Kapell Bridge and the Spreuer Bridge as well as the elegant, flower covered promenades. Drive to the tiny principality of Liechtenstein, where we pause to view Vaduz Castle. Then on across the mighty Arlberg Pass to Inssbruck, Rococo capital of the Austrian Tyrol, where our sightseeing will include the famous Maria Theresiastrasse and the Golden Roof of the Emperor Mazzimillian. Continue this evening to Oberammergau area for overnight. Evening dinner at hotel. (B,D) Fri - Oberammergau The history of the Passion Play at Oberammergau goes back to 1634, when the village of Oberammergau was miraculously saved from the ravages of the Black Death. Since that date, the play has been performed every ten years on the decade. The day is set aside for the event. This unique occasion is literally a "once-in-a-lifetime" event. Lunch and Dinner at hotel. (B,L,D) Sat - Salzburg A drive today through breathtaking alpine scenery as we pass snow capped mountains and picturesque villages on our way to the "Sound of Music" city of Salzburg. Dinner and overnight in Salzburg.(B,D) Sun - Salzburg Our morning sightseeing will include the Cathedral, Getreidegasse pedestrian shopping street, Hohensalzburg Medieval Fortress and the Mirabell Palace. A visit will also be made to the BIRTHPLACE of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The balance of the day is at leisure. Evening dinner at hotel.(B,D) Mon - Munich Today, yet more splendid scenery awaits us today as we drive to Munich, the lively capital of the Bavarian region of Germany. Our afternoon sightseeing will include the Marienplatz with the gothic Town Hall, Frauenkirche, Residenz Palace, Nymphenburg and other points of interest. Farewell dinner and overnight at hotel.(B,D) Tue - USA Transfer to Munich Airport for departure flight to your hometown. (B)
• Heidelberg Castle
• Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen • Lake Lucerne • Mozarts Birthplace • Tickets to the Passion Play Category 1 • Palace of Nymphenberg, Munich *Oberammergau package includes 2 nights accommodation at Inns or Guest houses with 3 course evening dinner, 01 lunch, category 1 tickets to the play (best seating) Oberammergau packages available with 2 nights accommodation at First class hotels with both category 1 and category 2 level tickets as well as one night stay. Please call for more information. Airfare: Available on request from your departure city, please call for rates and schedules. All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy & are subject to change.
*Oberammergau package includes 2 nights accommodation at Inns or Guest houses with 3 course evening dinner, 01 lunch, category 1 tickets to the play (best seating) Oberammergau packages available with 2 nights accommodation at First class hotels with both category 1 and category 2 level tickets as well as one night stay. Please call for more information. Airfare: Available on request from your departure city, please call for rates and schedules. |
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