Sound of Music Passion Play 2010 (10 Days starting from $3,505)

Sound of Music Passion Play 2010

A 10-Day tour starting from $3,505

Length:	10 Days
Type:	First Class Tour
Category:	Passion Play Tour
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	SMPP10

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About This Tour

This tour features the treasure for Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck & Munich, along with Oberammergau and the 2010 Passion Play.

CONTACT US for special promotional discounts if:

• Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%

• Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours

• Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free

• Triple Room Discount available

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details
SPECIALS

MEALS
8 breakfasts
1 lunch
1 welcome dinner
1 highlight dinner
2 three-course dinners in hotels

The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.

A qualified local city guide in Vienna, the Vienna Woods and Salzburg.

Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with an onboard washroom.

You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.

All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.

A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Vienna Airport Transfer is provided on Day 2 and Munich Airport Transfer is provided on Day 10.

PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary will change to include more time in Oberammergau. Please fill out our form below to receive the latest information on this tour as it becomes available.

Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Vienna.

Day 2 - Arrive Vienna (3 nights)
On arrival at Vienna airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in there's time to relax and unwind before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions for a Welcome Drink and to learn more about your tour programme. (Welcome Dinner)
Hotel: Hilton Danube (3 nights)

Day 3 - Vienna sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide features the monuments and palaces of this musical city. The Imperial Boulevards lead us to the Opera House, the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Our walking tour takes us into the oldest parts of the city near ‘Am Hof’. Later, free time perhaps to indulge in some Sachertorte and cream in a tempting pastry shop. Or why not take an excursion to Maria Theresa von Hapsburg's favourite palace – the Schönbrunn, with its delightful fountains and gardens? This evening we enjoy a dinner together in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast/ Highlight Dinner)

Day 4 - Vienna Woods Excursion
Our local expert takes us on a scenic drive into the nearby Vienna Woods where we stop to see Mayerling, and the hunting lodge where Crown Prince Rudolph and his young mistress died in 1898. We also stop at Heiligenkreuz to visit the Abbey of the Holy Cross. Then there's time at leisure, perhaps to window-shop in Kärtnerstrasse or visit a museum. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 5 - Vienna – Salzkammergut – Salzburg (2 nights)
We drive along the Valley of the River Danube past Melk, where we see Austria's greatest baroque monastery. From here we continue along the Danube Valley to the area known as the Salzkammergut. At Gmunden, with its beautiful Lake Château, we enjoy a tranquil and scenic drive along the shores of the Traunsee and Attersee, the largest lake in the Austrian Alps, to the Mondsee Lake. We stop in the village to see the Church where the marriage of Captain Von Trapp and Maria was filmed for "The Sound of Music". Finally we reach the sugar-icing city of Salzburg for two nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Europa (2 nights)

Day 6 - Salzburg sightseeing & at leisure
Today's morning walking tour with a local guide shows us the Getreidergasse with it's colourful shops, the majestic Cathedral and many of the locations used in the film, "The Sound of Music", as well as the birthplace of the great composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Later, you may wish to relax in one of the delightful coffee-houses or to shop in the chic boutiques. We will enjoy dinner at our hotel this evening.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 7 - Salzburg – Berchtesgaden – Innsbruck
This morning after breakfast it's only a short drive into Bavarian Germany and to the National Park of Berchtesgaden – Hitler's favourite summer resort. We'll stop in the town before leaving Germany to re-enter Austria and the province of the Tyrol. From here we continue past the Wilder Kaiser Mountains to the valley of the green River Inn, bringing us to the Alpine resort which grew up around the bridge over the Inn, Innsbruck. Here our Tour Director shows us the Wilten Basilica, the Olympic ski-jump, the Golden Roof , the Hofburg Palace and a special Hidden Treasure! Later, time maybe to enjoy a Tyrolean folklore show? (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Gräuer Bar

Day 8 - Innsbruck – Neuschwanstein Castle – Oberammergau – Munich (2 nights)
This morning after breakfast, we will return to the Bavarian mountains and Germany's most famous building, mad King Ludwig's Neuschwanstein Castle. We go up to the castle by horse and carriage and then enjoy a guided tour of its interior. Afterwards, it is only a short drive to the Passion Play village of Oberammergau. Here there is time to admire the many ornate wall-paintings on the village houses and to perhaps visit the Passion Play theatre before we arrive at fun-loving Munich. Tonight, why not get together with your fellow travelling companions and enjoy a few steins of beer in one of the many beer-halls? (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Hilton City (2 nights)

Day 9 - Munich orientation & at leisure
After breakfast we head out on our morning orientation tour which will show us the Hofbräuhaus, the Marienplatz with its Glockenspiel, and the majestic Opera house. Time at leisure, then this evening we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director and fellow travellers. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 10 - Munich – USA
There's time to bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to Munich Airport for your return flight to America, at the end of this finely tuned tour. (Buffet Breakfast)

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/14/2010 - 5/23/2010	$3,505
5/21/2010 - 5/30/2010	$3,505
5/28/2010 - 6/6/2010	$3,505
6/4/2010 - 6/13/2010	$3,505
6/11/2010 - 6/20/2010	$3,505
6/18/2010 - 6/27/2010	$3,505
6/25/2010 - 7/4/2010	$3,505
7/2/2010 - 7/11/2010	$3,505
7/9/2010 - 7/18/2010	$3,505
7/16/2010 - 7/25/2010	$3,564
7/23/2010 - 8/1/2010	$3,564
7/30/2010 - 8/8/2010	$3,564
8/6/2010 - 8/15/2010	$3,564
8/13/2010 - 8/22/2010	$3,564
8/20/2010 - 8/29/2010	$3,505
8/27/2010 - 9/5/2010	$3,505
9/3/2010 - 9/12/2010	$3,640
9/10/2010 - 9/19/2010	$3,640
9/17/2010 - 9/26/2010	$3,640
9/24/2010 - 10/3/2010	$3,525

Dates & Rates Departs: Fridays May 14 – September 24, 2010 Land Price Per Person : $3,505 - $3,640 PLEASE NOTE: The above tour prices are in $US Dollars and are LAND ONLY, per person, based on double occupancy and subject to change. Itinerary is subject to change. MEALS ON TOUR: As specified in each itinerary. Meals are based on the hotel's or restaurant's buffet or set menu. In general, beverages are not included, unless specifically stated. TRANSFERS: Transfers will dependent on the tour you choose. In general, if you buy the Land and Air package then return transfers between the airport and hotel are included. If you buy land only then you are responsible for your own transfers or they can be purchased separately. SIGHTSEEING: There will be a maximum of 49 people on the tour. You will ride in comfort, air-conditioned motor coaches, all with reclining seats. Your Tour Director will implement a seat rotation system, whereby clients rotate seats on the coach daily. This allows for all passengers to experience the different views from various seats and maximize interaction. ACCOMMODATIONS: The majority of hotels have air conditioning but not all. Fewer hotels north of the Alps in Europe have air conditioning as a matter of fact. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: On dates including, but not limited to religious holidays and national celebrations, some monuments and sites may be closed. On these occasions, touring itineraries may be amended to reflect these closures. LUGGAGE: Baggage handling is provided. One suitcase per person will be brought to your hotel room. Due to limited space on the motor coach, you are requested to bring one suitcase per person with the dimensions of 30 in. x 18 in. x 10 in. and weight not exceeding 23kg / 50 lbs -plus the travel bag you get with your documents. The travel bag is approximately 38cm in length, 26cm in height and 17cm in depth. It is a soft canvas bag with a front pocket, back pocket and main body section, plus net holder on the side for drink bottles or whatever. It has handles as well as a shoulder strap. TIPPING: The tour has pre-paid certain tips and gratuities for you such as all baggage handling at hotels and ports. Tips to restaurant staff for meals are also included in the price of your tour. Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors US$4 per day, Drivers US$2.50 per day and Local Guides US$1 per day. CHILDREN: All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted or guided coach tours is six. Minimum age for European river cruises is 12. There is no minimum age on independent packages. Discounts for children sharing a room as third apply to children under 12.

Vienna:
Sightseeing includes the Imperial Boulevards, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg, Opera and Parliament.

Mayerling:
Learn the tragic story of Prince Rudolph and his mistress!

Heiligenkreuz:
Visit the Abbey of the Holy Cross.

Danube Valley:
See the ornate Monastery of Melk.

Mondsee:
See the church where Captain Von Trapp and Maria were married in the film "The Sound of Music".

Salzburg:
Sightseeing explores the Domplatz, Mozart's birthplace and "The Sound of Music" locations.

Innsbruck:
Orientation including the Golden Roof, the Hofburg Palace, the Olympic ski-jump and Wilten Basilica.

Neuschwanstein:
Horse and carriage ride to visit Mad King Ludwig's fairytale Castle.

Oberammergau:
Visit the Passion Play village.

Munich:
Orientation includes the Marienplatz with its Glockenspiel, the Opera House and Hofbräuhaus.

Scenic drives along the Danube Valley, the Salzkammergut, along the shores of the Traunsee, Attersee and Mondsee Lakes, through the Bavarian Alps and past the Wilder Kaiser Mountains.

Dates & Rates
Departs: Fridays May 14 – September 24, 2010

Land Price Per Person : $3,505 - $3,640

PLEASE NOTE: The above tour prices are in $US Dollars and are LAND ONLY, per person, based on double occupancy and subject to change. Itinerary is subject to change.

MEALS ON TOUR: As specified in each itinerary. Meals are based on the hotel's or restaurant's buffet or set menu. In general, beverages are not included, unless specifically stated.

TRANSFERS: Transfers will dependent on the tour you choose. In general, if you buy the Land and Air package then return transfers between the airport and hotel are included. If you buy land only then you are responsible for your own transfers or they can be purchased separately.

SIGHTSEEING: There will be a maximum of 49 people on the tour. You will ride in comfort, air-conditioned motor coaches, all with reclining seats. Your Tour Director will implement a seat rotation system, whereby clients rotate seats on the coach daily. This allows for all passengers to experience the different views from various seats and maximize interaction.

ACCOMMODATIONS: The majority of hotels have air conditioning but not all. Fewer hotels north of the Alps in Europe have air conditioning as a matter of fact.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: On dates including, but not limited to religious holidays and national celebrations, some monuments and sites may be closed. On these occasions, touring itineraries may be amended to reflect these closures.

LUGGAGE: Baggage handling is provided. One suitcase per person will be brought to your hotel room. Due to limited space on the motor coach, you are requested to bring one suitcase per person with the dimensions of 30 in. x 18 in. x 10 in. and weight not exceeding 23kg / 50 lbs -plus the travel bag you get with your documents. The travel bag is approximately 38cm in length, 26cm in height and 17cm in depth. It is a soft canvas bag with a front pocket, back pocket and main body section, plus net holder on the side for drink bottles or whatever. It has handles as well as a shoulder strap.

TIPPING: The tour has pre-paid certain tips and gratuities for you such as all baggage handling at hotels and ports. Tips to restaurant staff for meals are also included in the price of your tour. Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors US$4 per day, Drivers US$2.50 per day and Local Guides US$1 per day.

CHILDREN: All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted or guided coach tours is six. Minimum age for European river cruises is 12. There is no minimum age on independent packages. Discounts for children sharing a room as third apply to children under 12.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

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A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

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If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

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Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.

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