7 Day Passion Play 2010, Switzerland & Austria

DAY 1, Sunday - Depart USA
Depart the USA for Switzerland. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment.

DAY 2, Monday - Arrive in Zurich, Transfer to Lucerne
Arrive in Zurich and transfer to your hotel in Lucerne. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner. (D)

DAY 3, Tuesday - Lucerne City Tour
This morning enjoy a walking tour of the old town of Lucerne, said to be one of Switzerland's most charming medieval cities. Learn interesting facts about Lucerne's history and see all that Lucerne is renowned for: the baroque churches, the covered bridges and turret towers, the narrow cobblestone streets & squares and, of course, Lucerne's trademark - the Chapel Bridge with the Water Tower. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure. (B)
Optional: Half Day Pilatus Tour ($109)

DAY 4, Wednesday - Travel to Innsbruck, Innsbruck City Tour
Today, the first stop will be in the Principality of Liechtenstein, where you can see the Crown Princes’ Palace perched above the capital town, Vaduz. Next continue to Austria, and through the 13 km Arlberg Tunnel to follow the rushing river Inn to the capital of Tyrol, Innsbruck. On arrival, visit the Wilten Basilica and see the Ski Jump, before entering the pedestrian-friendly Old Town to see the Hofburg Palace, Golden Roof and arcade main square. (B)
Optional: Tyrolean Folk ($65)

DAY 5, Thursday - Full Day in Innsbruck
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Innsbruck on your own. (B)
Optional: Full Day Salzburg Tour ($39)

DAY 6, Friday - Visit Linderhof Castle, Passion Play Performance Oberammergau
Begin with a visit to Linderhof Castle built by “Mad” King Ludwig II and admire the ornately decorated castle with its gardens and fountains. Drive via Ettal to nearby Oberammergau and spend the rest of the day in this delightful village. Lunch will be served at a local inn. View the pretty chalets with flower balconies and painted facades as you head to the famed Passion Playhouse to take your seat for this "once-in-a-lifetime" event. The history of the Passion Play at Oberammergau goes back to 1634, when the village of Oberammergau was miraculously saved from the ravages of the Black Death. Since that date, the play has been performed every ten years on the decade. There will be ample time for hunting down a hand carved wooden figurine, a special craft from this area, or perhaps a cuckoo clock. Continue to Oberammergau area for overnight. (B,L,D)

DAY 7, Saturday - Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

• Chapel Bridge & Water Tower, Lucerne
• Hofburg Palace & Golden Roof, Innsbruck
• Linderhof Castle
• Passion Play Performance, Oberammergau with Category 1 seating

• Flights NYC-Zurich, Munich-NYC
• Airline fuel surcharges
• 5 nights First Class accommodations
• All transfers with purchase of air package
• 8 meals: 5 buffet breakfasts, 2 dinners, 1 lunch
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout
• Services of local guides in all major cities
• Entrance fees per itinerary

Not included: Airport taxes & fees, optional tours, and gratuities.

Lucerne: Radisson SAS Hotel Lakefront Center
Innsbruck: Grauer Bar Hotel
Oberammergau: First Class Hotel

For terms and conditions of this Oberammergau Tour, please click here.

* The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive tour prices are displayed, these prices do not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the tour origination city, we are able to offer the land portion of the package or tour, at the price quoted.