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Destination: Oberammergau Passion Play 2010
Departure date: 7th July 2010
Duration: 8 nights
Room type: twin bed
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Price: from £2359  / per person
Information:
Alpine Explorer with the Glacier Express
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 & Oberammergau Passion Play
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07 July 2010
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Flights from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester,
 Birmingham & London
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*FREE door to door transfers!
(collected from house to airport, and airport to house)
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Behold spectacular Alpine vistas and enjoy a performance of the famed Oberammergau Passion Play on this journey through Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. After a drive through Italy’s Lake District, cross over to Switzerland for views of Lake Lugano or a chance to peruse the shops. In Zermatt, climb aboard the Glacier Express for an unforgettable train ride through the Alpine scenery of majestic mountains, verdant valleys, picturesque canyons, glistening glaciers and snowcapped peaks. The birthplace of Mozart and Mirabell Gardens are featured during your leisurely walking tour of Salzburg, Austria, before treating your taste buds to a scrumptious dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter’s Restaurant. You’ll cross the border into Germany and the Bavarian capital of Munich, where a walking tour includes the Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel and the Olympic Park. Your final destination finds you in Oberammergau, a quaint village nestled in the Bavarian Alps. Here, you’ll witness a performance of the world-renowned Passion Play, whose origins date back to 1634, when the villagers of Oberammergau vowed to perform a play every ten years in honour of Christ’s life if they were spared from the Black Plague.

Includes 9 Breakfasts, 1 lunch & 6 Dinners

*Free door to door transfers within 100 miles of airport

 

 

 

Day 1: Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Arrive Lago Maggiore
Your tour begins in picturesque Stresa on
Lago Maggiore.
Tonight you are transported by boat to
Isola dei Pescatori, one of the most
Characteristic islands of the Borromeo Gulf.
Enjoy a delicious meal while surrounded by
beautiful scenery.
Today dinner will be included.
 
Day 2: Thursday, July 08, 2010
Stresa - Lugano, Switzerland -
Stresa, Italy
Today, drive through the beautiful Lake District
of Italy, cross into Switzerland and the lakeside
resort of Lugano. Here you will enjoy beautiful
views of Lake Lugano and excellent shopping
opportunities. The remainder of the day is at
leisure to enjoy the lake area.
Today breakfast will be included.
 
Day 3: Friday, July 09, 2010
Stresa - Zermatt, Switzerland
Depart Stresa for a scenic motorcoach ride
into the heart of the Alpine mountains. The
breathtaking views of the Italian and Swiss
Alps will leave a lasting impression on you.
Upon arrival in Tasch, board a local
train for the short ride to the spectacular Alpine
village of Zermatt.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
 
Day 4: Saturday, July 10, 2010
Zermatt
Following an orientation tour of the village,
the balance of the day is at leisure.
Get an up-close look at the famed Matterhorn,
enjoy some fine shopping or just relax
at your hotel.
Today breakfast will be included.
 
Day 5: Sunday, July 11, 2010
Zermatt - Glacier Express - St. Moritz
Today you board the famous Glacier Express.
 Be prepared for an unforgettable train ride
on the world’s most exciting narrow-gauge
railway.
You travel through a series of tunnels and bridges
as you traverse some of the most spectacular Alpine
scenery in the world: majestic mountains, verdant
valleys, picturesque canyons, glistening glaciers
and snowcapped peaks.Your destination is St. Moritz,
playground of the rich and famous.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
 
Day 6: Monday, July 12, 2010
St. Moritz - Innsbruck, Austria
Enjoy your drive through the picturesque Engadine
Valley. Shortly, you cross into Austria and continue
along the scenic Inn Valley. Arriving in the capital
of the Austrian Tyrol, Innsbruck, time is allowed for
lunch, independent sightseeing and shopping. Be sure
not to miss the famous Golden Roof.
Today breakfast will be included.
 
Day 7: Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Innsbruck - Salzburg - Innsbruck
Drive through the Austrian countryside to historic
Salzburg, one of Europe's most beautiful and
romantic spots. Enjoy a leisurely walking tour of
Salzburg’s historic “Old Town” - The Altstadt.
Your sightseeing includes such highlights as the
Cathedral, Mozart's birthplace and Mirabell Gardens.
You will not be able to miss locations from the
"Sound of Music". The afternoon will be at leisure.
Tonight, enjoy dinner at the centuries-old St.
Peter’s Restaurant.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
 
Day 8: Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Innsbruck - Munich, Germany - Oberammergau
You drive a short distance to the frontier of Germany,
crossing the border into Bavaria. Soon you arrive in
the Bavarian capital of Munich where you have a
walking tour featuring the Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel
and the Olympic Park. Next, depart for the quaint village
of Oberammergau, nestled in the Bavarian Alps.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
 
Day 9: Thursday, July 15, 2010
Oberammergau - Passion Play
This afternoon, witness a performance
of the Passion Play.
The original performance dates back to 1634. During
The Thirty Year War, the village of Oberammergau
was spared the Black Plague and for this reason,
the villagers vowed that every ten years they would give
a play to honour the life of Christ. The performers are
native Oberammergauers. To lend authenticity to the
performance, the cast start to grow their hair and beards
more than a year in advance. Also, the intricate
costumes are made locally by the villagers. During the
break of the performance, join your fellow travellers
for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a
memorable trip.
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
 
Day 10: Friday, July 16, 2010
Oberammergau - Tour Ends
Depart for home with many fond memories of your Alpine
adventure!
Today breakfast will be included.
 
YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1, 2 Stresa Hotel, Stresa
Day 3, 4 Hotel Alex, Zermatt
Day 5 Hotel Monopol, St. Moritz
Day 6, 7 Hotel Innsbruck, Innsbruck
Day 8, 9 Oberammergau Hotel or Garmisch - Partenkirchen, Oberammergau
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Please Note:
To complete your holiday, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers.
Order of events is subject to change on some departure dates.
 The dinner in Salzburg may be on another evening due to limited availability.
All tours will be subject to the finalization of play tickets. In the event of tour cancellationr, you will be refunded 100%.
Due to flight restrictions, you may require an early morning departure from your hotel.
Collette air passengers will arrive into Milan and depart from Munich. All transfers will depart from/return to these airports.
Please note that single rooms are extremely limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. If you wish to secure single rooms it is highly recommended that you book early. Triple and child rates are not available.

For your information, the Salzburg Summer Music Festival is held during the month of August.


 
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