Our 8 Day Oberammergau Passion Play Coach Tour

This delightful and relaxed tour combines the unique 2-night Oberammergau Passion Play package with a wonderful few days in stunning Austria. Taking in the scenery of the German Rhineland and Austria on the way to the village of Oberammergau, nestled in the beautiful Bavarian mountains, Southern Germany. This small village has become internationally famous for its Passion Play (Passionsspiele), which is performed every 10 years. In the other 9 years, visitors are attracted to its lovely location, painted buildings and skilful woodcarvings.

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We include two full day excursions: Day 3 to Salzburg & The Sound of Music Tour. Salzburg is not only one of the country's key cities, but also the home to the classical child prodigy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His house was badly damaged by bombings in 1944, but has now been restored to its original appearance, and is now one of the most visited Austrian attractions. Take a look inside the beautiful Cathedral (Free admission to cathedral; excavations 1.80€ adults, 0.70€ children 6-15, free for children 5 and under; museum 4.50€ adults, 1.50€ children) or for a superb view of the city visit the fortress, which dominates the city. On the following day (Day 4) to Zee am See & Alps Tour, where you will spend a stunning day in incredible scenery with lakes and mountains around every corner. We also travel to Innsbruck, capital city of the Austrian Tyrol and former Olympics Venue.

Our coach holiday to the Passion Play includes two nights accommodation in Oberammergau (we recommend this, rather than just one night), which we feel is essential to fully enjoy Oberammergau and the incredible Passion Play performance. We also be spending three enjoyable nights in Austria, Finally with the inclusion of two overnight hotel stops, we ensure a relaxing and restful 7 nights duration.

Gold Crest Holidays offers a choice of 2010 departure dates from May through to September, including all the 'key' dates. However, these will sell early, so please book especially early if you would like to have choice of when to travel.

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Oberammergau Passion Play 2010

“Witness a tradition that stretches back over the last 376 years...”

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In 2010 the villagers of Oberammergau will once again be performing their world-famous Passion Play, a tradition which stretches back over the last 376 years. Be sure not to miss the opportunity of joining one of our tours to this religious re-enactment, which only takes place every 10 years...
The Oberammergau Passion Play takes place every 10 years. It is a re-enactment of a play of life and death, dating back to 1634. Back in the 17th Century, after months of suffering and death from the plague, the villagers of Oberammergau swore on oath that if the village was spared further suffering, they would perform a play dedicated to the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ every ten years. Since 1634, the villagers have fulfilled their holy pledge. In 2010, the community of Oberammergau will perform the Passion Play for the 41st time.
The village of Oberammergau is situated in the beautiful mountains of Bavaria and is also known for its colourfully decorated buildings and for wood carvings. The Passion Play is performed at the Passion Play theatre in Oberammergau, which has a large open air stage and more than 4,500 comfortable seats. The cast is made up from more than 2000 citizens of Oberammergau. From Ash Wednesday they will follow the “Hair Decree” which means from this date on all the men in Oberammergau taking part in the play are requested to
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let the hair on their heads and faces grow. The Passion Play performance lasts for five hours, as the villagers retell the story of Jesus of Nazereth, from his entry into Jerusalem to his death on the cross and his resurrection. For viewing comfort, the Passion Play is performed in two halves, with a break for dinner in between.

Your Hotel

This 8 day Oberammergau Passion Play tour includes 7 nights accommodation. You will stay for three nights in Austria, two nights in Oberammergau and have two overnight stops, one in Belgium/Holland and the other in the Germany/Holland area. Hotels in Austria will be 3-star and in Oberammergau category 3 Guest Houses with well furnished en-suite bedrooms as well as a comfortable bar dining room where breakfast and dinner will be included throughout your stay. On the overnight stops you will be accommodated on a continental breakfast basis.
Upgrade! ...We have a limited supply of category 1 Guest House accommodation for your two-night Oberammergau stay. Whilst in Austria you will stay in the Hotel Alte Post in the picturesque village of Fieberbrunn, rated by Gold Crest Holidays as a 3-star superior. To book this upgrade online, please select it when offered during the 'optional excursions' booking section. If booking by phone, please quote tour code: OPU8. Extra cost £100. *Special offer* - book before 31 Jan 2010 and receive this upgrade for FREE!

Your Itinerary

Day 1 Travel to your overnight hotel in Belgium / Holland.
Day 2 Austria via Germany's Rhine. Travel to your Austrian hotel with a lunch break on the Rhine.
Day 3 Salzburg & The Sound of Music Tour. Included full day excursion. Walk past Mozart's birthplace, visit the beautiful cathedral or for a superb view of the city visit the fortress which dominates the city skyline. A truly memorable day visiting one of Europe's most beautiful cities.
Day 4 Zell am See & Alps Tour. Included full day excursion to spend the day in stunning scenery with lakes and mountains around every corner. Zell am See is a very attractive medieval lakeside town, lots of cobbled streets leading down to the lake with its pretty promenade. .
Day 5 Innsbruck & Oberammergau. Travel to Innsbruck where you will have time at leisure. Optional guided tour available. In the afternoon we depart Innsbruck and travel to Oberammergau via the Ettal Monastery before arriving at your hotel early evening.
Day 6 Oberammergau Passion Play. Morning free in Oberammergau with lunch provided. The Passion Play commences at 14.30 (cat 2 tickets) with an included dinner after the first half (17.00). The play
re-commences at 20.30 until 22.30. You will then be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 7 Leave Oberammergau after breakfast and travel to your overnight hotel in Germany/Holland.
Day 8 Channel crossing and coach journey home arriving back full of fond memories.
Prices for Oberammergau - Passion Play: GCOPP8
2010 Departure DatesAdult Price
 Sep 25£945

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Your initial deposit of £500 per person plus travel insurance is due immediately. Your final balance will be due to Gold Crest no later than 12 weeks prior to departure. Child reduction of £100 applies to children under 12 sharing with 2 adults. Single room supplement £199 (you may have to share a twin room in Oberammergau). Travel Insurance £44 (children £34). Please note that the premium for passengers aged 65-75 will be £69, our policy will not cover persons aged 75 years and over on this holiday. CANCELLATION CHARGES - Up to and including 30 Jul 09 is loss of stage 1 deposit From 31 Jul to 200 days before departure is loss of both stage deposits, between 199 and 100 days before departure is 50%, between 99 and 84 days before departure is 75%, less than 84 days to departure - 100%.