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Make the 2010 Passion Play a highlight of your travels through Europe. It’s so easy with our carefully planned, fully-escorted tour…

• More choice and flexibility… We offer departures throughout the season to complement your travels from the height of spring and the peak of summer into the early days of autumn

• Fully-escorted touring through the spectacular Bavarian Alps into the Berchtesgaden and an in-depth guided visit to the Eagle’s Nest, the breathtaking mountain top teahouse built for Adolf Hitler’s 50th birthday

• 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

• 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

Day 1 - From Munich into the Heart of Bavaria

Meet our Tour Manager early this morning and join your fellow travelers for a spectacular drive into the Bavarian Alps, one of the most scenic regions in all of Europe. Your destination this morning is the spectacular Alpine resort region of Berchtesgaden.

Certain to be one of your most unforgettable travel experiences ever, you’ll embark on a breathtaking drive that climbs nearly 2,000 feet in less than 4 miles. Carved into the solid rock face of a soaring 6,000 foot Alpine peak, with only one switchback, this seemingly impossible road was built in only 13 months between 1937 and 1939. After this thrilling ride in specially-built panoramic coaches, a gleaming brass elevator transports you up a mountain shaft to the Eagle’s Nest, the infamous teahouse built for Adolf Hitler’s 50th birthday. Perched on a mountain summit, its construction was an engineering marvel and the views from here are truly breathtaking

For lunch, we’ve arranged for you to dine at the InterContinental Berchtesgaden Resort, a striking contemporary retreat with superb views of the surrounding forested peaks. You’ll continue along the famed Alpine Road toward Oberammergau where you check-in to your inviting hotel, the Schillingshof or Ludwig der Bayer Hotel. A fine Bavarian dinner and a peaceful overnight await you here in this charming mountain region. Meals L,D

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

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Hotel Ludwig der Bayer (Featured on all 7 departures)

In the Alpine village of Ettal, just steps away from a historic Baroque monastery against a spectacular mountain backdrop, the enchanting Hotel Ludwig der Bayer has been greeting travelers for generations. Spacious guest rooms, some furnished with period pieces, offer first class comfort and private bathrooms en suite. The hotel kitchen, renowned in the region, offers a spectacular breakfast buffet including hearty Bavarian specialties and fresh-baked breads. Guests can relax in the Media Room, swim in the indoor pool, or explore the nearby Basilica. This charming hotel is just 3 miles from the Passion Play Theater in Oberammergau.

Hotel Schillingshof (Featured on our Sep 20 and Sep 27 departures)

Nestled at the foot of Mt. Hornle, the charming and modern Hotel Schillingshof offers traditional Alpine ambience and a warm Bavarian welcome. Comfortable guestrooms promise first-class comfort with private bathroom en suite, picturesque views from a balcony or terrace, TV, telephone and wireless Internet. A hearty breakfast buffet is served in the bright and airy dining room. Guests can also enjoy an indoor pool, fitness room, plus a terrace and garden with magnificent Alpine views. Set in the mountain village of Bad Kohlgrub, this inviting hotel is just 8 miles from the Passion Play Theater in Oberammergau.

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>Deposit, Payment & Visa Information

Deposit
A deposit of $1500 per person is required within 7 days of booking.

Full Payment
Full payment is required by December 31, 2009.

If The Traveler Cancels

Before December 31, 2009: $1500 fee per person

January 1, 2010 and beyond, 100% of payment

Contact for Deposits & Final Payments
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53 Summer Street, Keene, New Hampshire 03431
Email: info@generaltours.com

Passport & Visa
All US Citizens are required to have a United States passport valid for at least six months after their return to the USA.

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