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Oberammergau Passion Play & Bavaria’s Fairy Tale Castles
On this spectacular coach holiday, we have brought together the emotion of the Oberammergau Passion Play, with the stunning scenery and amazing architecture of Bavaria’s fairy tale castles. We begin with a visit to the village of Hohenschwangau, where we see the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. The castle offers dramatic views over the countryside and the nearby castle of Hohenschwangau. Spend time in the walled town of Fussen, where you can enjoy time relaxing in one of the many cafes. Experience Innsbruck, ‘capital’ of the Austrian Tyrol – the city is set with a backdrop of soaring alpine mountains and is home to amazing regal architecture. Finally, we witness the spectacular and emotional Oberammergau Passion Play. Held every ten years in the German village, the play tells the story of the Passion of Christ. It is a magically moving experience, one you do not want to miss.
Tour Includes
- 6 nights hotel (including one night in the Oberammergau area) with continental breakfast
- 1 lunch
- 4 evening meals
- Ticket for the Oberammergau Passion Play
- Convenient local joining points
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Itinerary
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
We head through Germany to reach our hotel in the Reutte area, just over the border in Austria, for a three-night stay.
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Includes Dinner
A day to discover fairy tale castles on our included excursion. Firstly we visit the village of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig’s famous castle Neuschwanstein. Built in the 19th century, this fairy tale castle is dramatically perched on a hilltop with panoramic views over the countryside and the Royal castle of Hohenschwangau. (Please note: at Neuschwanstein there is a degree of walking involved as well as a considerable number of steps to climb).
In the afternoon, we visit the delightful walled town of Füssen, where you can spend time exploring the maze of narrow lanes or simply relax in a terrace café in the main square.
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Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Today’s included excursion takes us east to Innsbruck, ‘capital’ of the Tyrol. Set with a backdrop of soaring Alpine mountains and fine regal buildings, it is a major winter sports city, having hosted the winter Olympics.
We see the internationally renowned ski jump, Berg Isel, where you can marvel at the bravery and courage of the jumpers – it’s even more frightening than it appears on TV! The Golden Roof is testimony to the time in the 15th century when Innsbruck was at the centre of European culture and politics and Emperor Maximilian I based his Imperial Court here. Today you can enjoy its relaxing squares and vibrant shopping streets.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in Euros (cash payments only).
We leave Austria and travel to the Oberammergau area to check into our overnight accommodation. Lunch will be at noon, ahead of the Passion Play.
The play has a running time of approximately five hours in total, with a meal served during the interval. The performance begins at 2:30pm* concluding around 10:30pm, with a three-hour break at 5:00pm when dinner is provided. After the performance, you will be transferred back to your accommodation.
The play is traditionally performed in German and a textbook with the complete play text is included on all tours.
* From 17th Aug-4th Oct, times for the play are as follows: performance begins at 1.30, dinner 4pm-7pm, performance ends at 9.30pm.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Lunch
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
We leave after breakfast and head north through Germany arriving at our overnight hotel in Belgium this evening.
Includes Breakfast
Return home.
Includes Breakfast
Deposits
£550pp to confirm booking.
Balance Due
70 days before departure.
Oberammergau Tickets
Tickets
for the 2022 Passion Play are only available as part of an official package and
are allocated along with the hotel. Whilst we can't advise on the exact
location of the seats, as a general rule, the higher the grade of
accommodation, the better the seats – please see 'Accommodation' for more information.
Category D: 2-star
hotels or 3-star pensions/guest houses – includes
a category 2 ticket.
Category C: 3-star hotels or 4-star
pensions/guest houses – includes a
category 1 ticket.
Category B: 4-star hotels or 5-star
pensions/guest houses – includes a
category 1 ticket.
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at the 4-star Hotel Zum Mohren in Reutte, situated in the centre of Reutte, within walking distance of the River Lech. You will also stay for one night in the Oberammergau area.
Your Choice of Accommodation in
Oberammergau
All
our holidays include accommodation in either Oberammergau itself or the
surrounding villages, so you can arrive in Oberammergau in good time before the
play and enjoy an included lunch before the performance begins. During your
stay in Oberammergau, you will also enjoy a three-course meal each night.
We
offer a choice of accommodation to suit all tastes. Hotels in Oberammergau have
been graded by the Passion Play committee according to the facilities
available. All categories of accommodation include shower or bath and WC.
There
are three different accommodation categories to choose from:
Category
D: 2-star hotels or 3-star pensions/guest houses – includes a category 2
ticket.
Category C: 3-star hotels or 4-star pensions/guest houses – includes a category
1 ticket.
Category B: 4-star hotels or 5-star pensions/guest houses – includes a category
1 ticket.
Details
of accommodation will be confirmed closer to the time.
