Munich, Bavaria & the Passion Play

3 days from $2,199

Attend Oberammergau's Passion Play in 2010 with General Tours

Our Fully Escorted Tour featuring the finest hotels available, 6 meals, sightseeing, center orchestra seats for the Passion Play, and on-tour transportation by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach.

Munich & Oberammergau region, Germany

More choice and flexibility… We offer 13 departures throughout the season to complement your travels from the height of spring and the peak of summer into the early days of autumn
We’ve reserved guestrooms at the finest hotels in the Oberammergau region. The Ludwig der Bayer and Schillingshof Hotels promise a warm Bavarian welcome, Alpine charm and terrific locations close to the newly-renovated Passion Play Theater
Enhance your visit to Germany… On select departures you’ll enjoy sightseeing in Berchtesgaden or Neuschwanstein
Enjoy a guided walking tour in the village of Oberammergau and the best available center orchestra seats for the 2010 Passion Play
We include the attentive services of our professional Tour Manager, all meals, escorted sightseeing and scenic roundtrip transportation from Munich by luxury motorcoach

Map for Munich, Bavaria and the Passion Play

Day 1 - Munich / Oberammergau

Meet our Tour Manager today and join your fellow travelers for lunch in Munich. Enjoy hearty Bavarian specialties and warm camaraderie at the inviting Metzgerwirt Restaurant, situated in a tranquil Munich district close to Nymphenburg Palace. In the afternoon, you travel by luxury motorcoach through the Bavarian Alps into the enchanting region of Oberammergau. A delightful dinner and an inviting guestroom await at your hotel, chosen for its traditional charm and scenic location close to the Passion Play Theater. Meals L,D

Visit Berchtesgaden on 4 selected departures…
Departing straightaway from Munich aboard our luxury motorcoach, you’ll enjoy lunch and sightseeing in Berchtesgaden, an historic market town with the ambience of a mountain resort. The highlight of your visit is sure to be the spectacular drive that climbs nearly 2,000 feet in less than 4 miles. Your destination is the Eagle’s Nest, a teahouse built for Adolf Hitler’s 50th birthday. Perched on a mountain summit, its construction was an engineering marvel and the views today are truly breathtaking. Continue on toward the mountain village of Oberammergau where dinner and a peaceful overnight await.

Tour Neuschwanstein on 4 selected departures…
After lunch at Munich’s Metzgerwirt Restaurant, you’ll journey by luxury motorcoach into the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein, the iconic mountainside castle of King Ludwig II. No matter how many times you may have seen the photos and posters, it’s a breathtaking thrill to gaze upward to the towers and turrets that inspired Walt Disney himself! Your guided tour reveals an opulent interior as amazing as the magical mountain setting. Continue your journey toward the village of Oberammergau for dinner at your hotel.

Hotel Ludwig der Bayer (Your hotel in Oberammergau for 2 nights starting on May 15, May 24, June 14, July 5, July 12, July 26, August 2, August 6 or September 13; and your choice on August 23 or August 30))

Hotel Schillingshof (Your hotel in Oberammergau for 2 nights starting on September 20 or September 27; and your choice on August 23 or August 30)

Day 2 - Oberammergau & the Passion Play

This morning, you enjoy a guided stroll through the enchanting village of Oberammergau, set in a picturesque Alpine valley in the shadow of towering peaks. Learn more about the fascinating history and traditions of this centuries-old town at the Oberammergau Museum, and delight in its colorfully painted homes. Along the way, charming shops reveal the woodcarving skills of many town residents, whose families have perfected this craft over the past 800 years. Following lunch, you’ll be escorted to the historic Passion Play Theater where center orchestra seats have been reserved for our party. Extensively renovated for the Millennium, this impressive venue offers theater-style seating and a heated floor, ensuring our comfort as 2,000 actors take to the open-air stage, framed by a natural backdrop of spectacular Alpine scenery. The once-in-a-lifetime Passion Play is presented in two parts, including dinner in-town during intermission. You’ll be escorted back to your hotel following the performance. Meals B,L,D

Day 3 - Oberammergau / Munich

After breakfast this morning, you’ll be escorted by deluxe motorcoach to the Munich airport or rail station for your onward journey. Meals B

Attend Oberammergau's Passion Play in 2010 with General Tours

Our Fully Escorted Tour featuring the finest hotels available, 6 meals, sightseeing, center orchestra seats for the Passion Play, and on-tour transportation by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach.

Departures Always Guaranteed

Begin Munich
Begin	Finish	Per Person Double	Specials
9/20/10	9/22/10	$2,199		Call to Book Please call 866-974-1964 to book now!
9/27/10	9/29/10	$2,349	Including escorted visit to Berchtesgaden	Call to Book Please call 866-974-1964 to book now!

All prices are per person, double or single occupancy as indicated. Group transfers are included as indicated and are scheduled to meet air-inclusive arrangements purchased through General Tours. Transfers at other times may require an additional charge.

Add our attractively-priced air & transfers
For current air inclusive rates, please see your travel counselor or call our toll free number at 1-866-974-1964 Air inclusive rates quoted by our call center are based on roundtrip purchase in designated classes of service from select gateway cities on select routings and include all government imposed taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee. Air inclusive rates may require advance purchase, and carry airline restrictions, including specific travel date requirements, blackout dates as well as baggage fees; contact your airline or visit the airline’s website for applicable baggage fees. Seat assignments and flight schedules are subject to change without notice. Rates are subject to change before receipt of full payment.

Payments
A deposit of $250 per person is required at the time of booking.
Full payment is due August 31, 2009.
For bookings September 1, 2009 and beyond, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Cancellation
Before August 31, 2009 - $250 per person
September 1, 2009 and later - 100% of payment

Please note that this basic tour package can be

augmented with either a pre or post tour or River Cruise