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Oberammergau Passion Play, Highlights of Bavaria & Fairytale Castles By Air
Join us for the Oberammergau Passion Play in 2022 and enjoy the convenience of flights from your local airports. Witness the once-a-decade play as well as the delights of the local area. Head deep into Bavaria and visit King Ludwig II’s famous Neuschwanstein castle, the inspiration behind Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom, plus Linderhof Palace. Head into wonderful Austria and spend time in the pretty market town of Reutte, enjoying time at leisure to explore the historic ruins of Ehrenberg Castle. Take in the views as you stroll across the impressive, record breaking suspension bridge, 110 meters high. And finally, end your holiday on a high note, as we enjoy the world-famous Passion Play in its entirety. A truly impressive, once-in-a-lifetime holiday combining the best this area has to offer.
Tour Includes
- 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 1 lunch
- 6 evening meals
- Ticket for the Oberammergau Passion Play
- Return flights to Munich with one checked in suitcase
- Airport transfers in Germany
- Air-conditioned coach travel
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Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 7 day itinerary
Fly to Munich and then transfer to Reutte in Austria for a five-night stay.
Includes Dinner
Join our included excursion, as we visit the village of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig II’s famous Neuschwanstein castle (entrance included).
Built in the 19th century, the fairy tale castle is dramatically perched on a hilltop. King Ludwig encouraged plans for this German Gothic castle but unfortunately died before the end of its construction. The panoramic views from each side of the castle are truly breathtaking. Please note: during the tour of Neuschwanstein Castle you will be required to climb 165 steps and descend 181.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Today’s included excursion takes us across the German border to Schloss Linderhof, a palace of stunning beauty with superb landscaped gardens. Known as the 'Royal Villa' of Ludwig II, the palace originated as a hunting lodge belonging to his father, Maximilian II – the 'Königshäuschen'.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
Innsbruck Today’s optional excursion takes us to the Tyrolean capital, Innsbruck. Its many fine buildings, including the famous Golden Roof, are a legacy of the Habsburg Emperor Maximilian.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
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).
Today we enjoy a day at leisure in Reutte. For those with a head for heights, you may wish to take the cable car up the Hahnenkamm, or visit Burgenwelt Ehrenberg and the incredible suspension bridge.
Includes Breakfast
Includes Dinner
Included Highlights
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
Transfer to Munich airport for your return flight.
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.
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this holiday?
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Accommodation
You will stay for five 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.
Please
click the 'More Information' button for more information on tickets.
Details
of accommodation will be confirmed closer to the time.
Got a question about
this holiday?
Don’t hesitate to get in touch – our friendly team are ready and waiting to help with any further information you need!
