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Oberammergau Passion Play in 2010
European Event of a Decade! |
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July 11-18, 2010 |
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Sun / Sun - 8 days |
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It was during the Thirty Years War that the deadly and contagious contagious disease known as the Black Plague broke out in Europe. The plague ran rampant throughout Europe, killing one out of every three people. Located high in the Bavarian Alps, the citizens of Oberammergau attempted to shut themselves off from the outside world. When a young man affected by the plague snuck into the village, 84 residents died with him in three weeks. In an act of desperation, the town council proclaimed that if their citizens were spared, they would put on a play depicting the life and suffering of Jesus Christ.
True to their word, the first Passion Play took place in 1634 over the graves of the Black Death victims with all of the roles played by local villagers. This tradition still holds strong today with more than 2,000 local citizens making up the cast of actors, singers, instrumentalists and stage technicians that bring the six-hour play to life. Their commitment begins years in advance as they start growing their beards and sewing their own costumes.
The year 2010 marks the 41st time the story will be presented in Oberammergau. The play is in a closed theater with an open-air stage and the mountains as the backdrop. The play comprises spoken dramatic text, musical and choral accompaniment. This historical and unique performance is considered a great honor for all who have the privilege to experience it.
Itinerary
July 11, 2010: Overnight flight to Germany.
July 12: Upon arrival in Frankfurt, transfer to Ruedesheim on the Rhine. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner featuring the area’s popular Rieslings and traditional German fare. (Meals: B,D)
July 13: This morning, walk to the river and board the ship for an excursion along the most beautiful section of the Rhine. After passing the famous Lorelei Rock, disembark at St. Goarshausen, have lunch on your own, and drive further along the Rhine to Marksburg Castle. (B)
July 14: After breakfast, drive a short distance to Rothenburg on the Tauber River and take a step back in time to stroll through the well-preserved medieval city, located on a plateau with its cobblestone streets and red-roofed buildings. Enjoy a group dinner at the hotel. (B, D)
July 15: Enjoy the drive along the “Romantic Road.” Travel on the Autobahn through winding roads and tiny villages. Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, designed by King Ludwig (and inspired Walt Disney’s fairy-tale Sleeping Beauty Castles). Overnight in a charming village in the area. (B,D)
July 16: Travel to the foothills of the Alps to the picturesque town of Oberammergau, world famous for its Passion Play and its exquisite wood carving tradition. This morning is free to explore. After lunch attend the Passion Play, the highlight of the tour. There will be an intermission for dinner then return to the theater for the rest of the production. After this unique, spiritual experience, overnight in Oberammergau in a local hotel close to the theatre. (B,L,D)
July 17: Travel to Munich for a city tour that includes the Olympic Grounds, the Glockenspiel, the grounds of Nymphenburg Castle. Cap off our trip with a visit to the famous Hofbrauhaus where you can choose from the famous brews and brats! (B,D)
July 18: Fly home from Munich and arrive the same day. (B)
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Oberammergau Passion Play in 2010 Pricing
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Double P/P |
From $4,279* |
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© DER Travel Bureau
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Highlights Include
- 3-hour scenic cruise on the Upper Rhine Valley, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
- Walking tour of medieval Rothenburg
- Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the model for the Disneyland Castle
- Attending the Passion Play in picturesque Oberammergau
- A Bavarian evening at the Hofbrauhaus
Package Includes
- R/T commercial air to Frankfurt, Germany and from Munich, Germany
- 6 nights accommodations
- Breakfast daily
- 1 lunch, 5 dinners
- Sightseeing and admissions per itinerary
- Deluxe motorcoach transportation
- Baggage handling
- Escorted from Indianapolis
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