On this vacation, spend a week to see the magnificent cities of Munich, Salzburg,
and Vienna. Seeing the Passion Play in Oberammergau is a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity you don't want to miss!
Vacation Overview
On this vacation, spend a week to see the magnificent cities of Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna. In addition to the in-depth city
sightseeing tours in the main cities, highlight visits are included to King Ludwig's fairy-tale castle in Neuschwanstein,
Mozart's birthplace in Sound of Music Salzburg, and Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna. Schonbrunn Palace was the residence of
the Habsburg emperors and is one of Austria's most important cultural monuments. On this tour, you also stop in Innsbruck,
Austria, host of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics. From Salzburg, an optional excursion to Berchtesgaden, Hitler's Eagle's
Nest, is available. An entire day at leisure in Vienna allows the possibility to join an optional excursion to Bratislava, capital
of Slovakia. You may also wish to visit one of the operetta concerts in one of Vienna's elegant concert halls. After Vienna,
head back to Germany and arrive in Oberammergau, the Passion Play village in the Bavarian Alps. Surrounded by majestic
mountains and picturesque meadows, Oberammergau is famous for its Passion Play performed by locals just once a decade to
fulfill the town's promise to God in exchange for protection from the Black Death. Seeing the Passion Play is a once-in-alifetime
opportunity you don't want to miss! Finally, finish your vacation in Munich. This is a lovely trip for romantics. An
unforgettable vacation!
Scenic Highlights
- Munich: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz;
farewell dinner
- Neuschwanstein: Guided visit of King Ludwig's Castle
- Innsbruck: Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof
- Salzburg: Guided sightseeing, Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter's
Churchyard, and Mozart's birthplace
- Vienna: Guided sightseeing, visit Schonbrunn Palace and St.
Stephen's Cathedral
Danube River Cruise
- Oberammergau: Passion Play
Itinerary
Day 1: (Wed.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Munich, Germany ~ (Thu.) Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour
Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 3: Munich (Fri.) ~ Sightseeing with a Local Guide of Germany's "Secret Capital" includes the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-
foot-high Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche. (B)
Day 4: Munich-Neuschwanstein-Innsbruck, Austria-Salzburg (Sat.) ~ Drive into the garden-like landscapes of the Bavarian
Alps and visit one of King Ludwig's magnificent castles: NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE. On to Innsbruck in the Tyrolean
Mountains. Enjoy a pleasant walk through the quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian's GOLDEN ROOF. In the
afternoon, take the scenic route to Sound of Music Salzburg. (B,D)
Day 5: Salzburg (Sun.) ~ A pleasant stroll with a Local Guide takes you through the historic center. Admire exquisite
MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER'S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Also visit
MOZART'S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse. Afternoon at leisure. You may wish to join an optional excursion
to Berchtesgaden, Hitler's Eagle's Nest. (B)
Day 6: Salzburg-Vienna (Mon.) ~ Morning drive to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local
Guide and start your sightseeing with a visit to magnificent SCHONBRUNN PALACE. Next, enjoy vistas of Prater Park with
its giant Ferris wheel, and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River. Then, drive along Ring Boulevard, pass
the State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family.
Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN'S CATHEDRAL. An
optional excursion to the wine village of Grinzing is a possibility tonight. (B)
Day 7: Vienna (Tue.) ~ A whole day at leisure and lots to do! Don't forget to savor Sachertorte and watch the jolly crowd in
one of Vienna's famous coffee houses. An optional excursion to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, is available. Tonight, why not
take in an operetta concert in one of Vienna's elegant concert halls? (B)
Day 8: Vienna-Melk-Oberammergau, Germany (Wed.) ~ The final touches to a lovely vacation. From Krems, enjoy a
leisurely DANUBE CRUISE along the most scenic section of the river. Board your motorcoach and continue via Munich to
picturesque Oberammergau. (B,D)
Day 9: Oberammergau (Thu.) ~ Today, enjoy the highlight of your vacation: the original PASSION PLAY, held every 10
years, and performed by the residents of Oberammergau. (B,L,D)
Day 10: Oberammergau-Munich (Fri.) ~ Return to Munich for your overnight stay. How about a stein of beer tonight in the
Hofbrauhaus to celebrate the success of your vacation? (B)
Day 11: (Sat.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
Additional Information
Meals:
- Buffet breakfast daily (B)
- 1 lunch
- 4 three-course dinners (D)
Superior hotels:
- Munich Holiday Inn City Centre (F)
- Salzburg Crowne Plaza The Pitter (SF)
- Vienna Arcotel Wimberger (F)
- Oberammergau
Hotel Boeld (F)
Single and triple accommodations are subject to availability. Single accommodations only apply to the non-Oberammergau portions of the tour. In Oberammergau singles will share a twin accommodation.
Cost: Per person price based on double occupancy: $2,617.00
Cost includes: land tour,first class accommodations, sightseeing and first class tickets to the Passion Play. Air prices are
additional and will be available approximately 330 days prior to departure. If booking a single accommodation please add:
$383.00 per person to the above price.
Terms & Conditions: Please refer to the Globus European Brochure or visit our web site at www.globusjourneys.com for a
complete list of all terms and Conditions that may apply to this tour. Payment of the deposit to Globus constitutes acceptance
of these terms and conditions. Dates, prices and itineraries are subject to change.
Travel Protection Insurance: Must be purchased at the same time of initial deposit. Travel Protection Plus is not available for
tours to Oberammergau.
Travel Protection Insurance is available for an additional $119.00 per person. More information on the terms and conditions of
the travel insurance can be found at: www.globusjourneys.com/Travel-Globus/Vacation-Protection/
Deposits: The $250 per person deposit is due immediately to secure space for this departure. Space is only guaranteed upon receipt of
name and full deposit.
Cancellations and Cancellation Fees (If cancellation is received by Globus)
>300 days prior to departure . . . . . . $250 per person non-refundable deposit
300-210 days prior to departure . . . .$1000 per person non-refundable deposit
209-120 days prior to departure . . ...60% of full price including travel protection premiums
119-60 days prior to departure . . . ...80% of full price including travel protection premiums
59-0 days prior to departure . . . . . . 100% of full price including travel protection premiums
Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including accommodations, independently supplied services and
optional excursions, reserved prior to, during and after the tour. Travel Protection Plus is not available for tours including
visits to Oberammergau.
Registration Information
Tour Code: RTO 00701
Invoice: 661660
Please send registration form and $250 deposit to Mae Suramek. Make checks payable to Berea College.
Deposit Due: $250 per person
With Insurance: $369 per person (If elected insurance must be purchased with deposit.)
For Further Information
Contact Mae via email at:
Berea College
Contact: Mae Suramek
Office of Alumni Relations
CPO 2203
Berea, KY. 40404
859-985-3110
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