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Alpine Adventure, Glacier Express & Oberammergau 2010
13 DAYS FROM £1719
A truly delightful holiday with spectacular included excursions, a unique train journey through the unspoilt Alps and an evening at the world famous Passion Play.
Included Highlights
Linderhof Castle Visit (entrance included)
Innsbruck Golden Roof
Vaduz Visit
Lucerne Visit
Berne Visit
Lausanne Visit
Chillon Castle Visit (entrance included)
Zermatt Visit
Glacier Express Alpine train
Venice Canal boat ride and glass-blowing demonstration
Dolomites Visit Cortina
Salzburg City sightseeing
Oberammergau Passion Play
Munich Visit
Your Price Includes
Flights: UK - Munich - UK
Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
Meals on tour 12 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 7 dinners (D)
Professional tour director on tour
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person) - not included in the Oberammergau area
Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Munich.
Fly to Munich where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in the Munich area for an overnight stay .
DAY 2: Munich area - Innsbruck.
Quite a fascinating itinerary today. Drive south for a stop to visit Linderhof Castle, set deep in a valley in the forest of the Ammergau Alps. Journey into Austria and, by way of beautiful Seefeld, reach Innsbruck for an overnight stay. You'll have time to admire its famous Golden Roof. (B, D)
DAY 3: Innsbruck - Liechtenstein - Lake Lucerne.
More glorious alpine scenery as you motor westwards through the Tyrol to the Arlberg Tunnel and down into the Vorarlberg to reach Vaduz, the capital of the tiny but wealthy principality of Liechtenstein. Now into Switzerland to the shores of lovely Lake Lucerne. Your visit takes in the impressive city walls, a covered wooden bridge and the Lion Monument. Overnight in the Lake Lucerne area. (B)
DAY 4: Lake Lucerne - Berne - Lausanne area.
Take advantage of the optional excursion by funicular and cable car to the 1,898 metre summit of the Stanserhorn. Later motor along the shores of Lake Thun, then on to Switzerland's beautiful capital, Berne, a charming town with arcaded shops, carved fountains and towers. Your visit features the Bear Pit and the monumental Federal Palace. Afterwards, we travel to the Lausanne area for an overnight stay. (B)
DAY 5: Lausanne area - Chillon Castle - Zermatt.
This morning enjoy time in Lausanne before visiting Chillon Castle, residence of the Counts of Savoy in the 12th-century. More alpine scenery on the way to the typical Swiss village of Täsch for the alpine train journey to Zermatt. (B, D)
DAY 6: Zermatt. At leisure.
Zermatt has a variety of shops, cafés and bars for you to enjoy at your leisure. Also, don't miss the opportunity of taking the optional excursion to the Gornergrat, Europe's highest rack-railway (3,131 metres). (B)
DAY 7: Zermatt - The Glacier Express to Andermatt - Lugano.
The alpine train journey to Andermatt is an unforgettable experience which takes you through the unspoilt beauty of the Alps. From Andermatt you then rejoin the coach for the journey to the shores of Lake Lugano, for an overnight stay. (B, D)
DAY 8: Lugano - Venice area.
This morning travel to Venice, a city of unparalleled beauty. This afternoon you will take a picturesque boat ride along the Giudecca Canal to Piazza San Marco and visit a typical Venetian glass blowing workshop. (B, D)
DAY 9: Venice area - Dolomites - Salzburg area.
Today leave the flat and fertile plains of the River Po Valley and journey into the splendid scenery of the Dolomites, making a stop in the famous winter resort of Cortina. In the afternoon cross into Austria and ascend the road over the Grossglockner; a stop to admire the surrounding alpine scenery will be made during this part of the journey. Next to the Salzburg area for an overnight stay. (B, D)
DAY 10: Salzburg area - Oberammergau area.
This morning is free for you to relax or explore independently, before departing for the Oberammergau area. (B, D)
DAY 11: The Passion Play in Oberammergau.
The quaint alpine resort of Oberammergau enjoys an idyllic location and is World renowned for its spectacular Passion Play, which is performed by its inhabitants every 10 years. This morning is free for you to relax or explore at your leisure. The highlight of the tour will undoubtedly be the performance of the Passion Play, which will be enjoyed today. The play will begin in the afternoon and will continue into the evening, with a break for dinner in between. (B, L, D)
DAY 12: Oberammergau area - Munich area.
Leave Upper Bavaria today and travel to the delightful city of Munich, for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at your own leisure. (B)
DAY 13: Munich - UK.
Transfer to Munich airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
Note: This tour visits areas with high altitudes (max elevation 3,797 metres) and may therefore be unsuitable for those with pre-existing heart/respiratory conditions.
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Accommodation on Tour
Munich area: NH Airport at Schweig (4*); Innsbruck: Dollinger (3*); Lake Lucerne: Hirschen at Fluelen (3*); Lausanne area: Novotel Lausanne-Bussigny (4*); Zermatt: Tschugge (4*); Lugano: Acquarello (3*); Venice area: Crown Plaza at Quarto d'Altino (4*); Salzburg area: Schweighofen at Eugendorf (3*); Oberammergau area: HK3 category accommodation; Munich: Rivoli (3*).
The Passion Play
The background
The quaint village of Oberammergau is renowned Worldwide for its spectacular Passion Play, which is performed by locals once every 10 years.
In 1633 the Black Death swept through Europe decimating its population. However, Oberammergau remained untouched until a homesick villager returned one night, unknowingly carrying the disease. As a result, more than 80 villagers lost their lives.
Frightened survivors vowed that if God protected them from the plague, they would perform a Passion Play once every 10 years in memory of the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. Since 1634, the inhabitants of Oberammergau have kept their promise and this long standing tradition which dates back over 370 years continues to play an integral part of village life.
About the Play
The Play portrays the Passion of Christ, commemorating his journey into Jerusalem, his death and resurrection. It takes place on a vast open-air stage, which is framed by spectacular alpine scenery and is performed exclusively by amateur actors, singers and musicians who have all lived in the village for over 20 years.
In 2010 the performances will be held in the afternoon and will continue through to the evening with an included dinner break in between.
Your accommodation in the Oberammergau area
Accommodation in the Oberammergau area has been categorised by the Passion Play Committee, according to the size of the rooms and its facilities.
This holiday includes two nights in the Oberammergau area with prices based on HK3 category accommodation.
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HK3 Hotel
A superior middle-class hotel with comfortably furnished rooms. All rooms have a shower or bath and WC and are equipped with a minibar or range of drinks, colour television, telephone, radio and hairdryer.
This accommodation is offered in combination with a 1st class category ticket to the Passion Play.
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