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An exploration of Germany's rich, dramatic history and cultural heritage, combined with a relaxing Rhine cruise. Once every 10 years, Oberammergau, a tiny, picturesque village in the heart of the Bavarian Alps, reenacts an event which draws people of every religious denomination from the four corners of the world to witness the most poignant and moving story ever told. The sheer spectacle of the performance is beyond any West End or Broadway production, and is not to be missed.
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This itinerary is a provisional itinerary and is subject to change. Itineraries will be confirmed in October 2009. Click here for booking conditions for Oberammergau 2010.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Frankfurt.
Day 2 - Arrive Frankfurt (Offenbach) Welcome to Germany and the city of Frankfurt. Late this afternoon, we enjoy an orientation tour of the city's financial centre and medieval Römerplatz. Later we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach
Day 3 - Frankfurt (Offenbach) – Rhine Cruise – Cologne A morning drive brings us to St. Goar where we embark on a relaxing Rhine Cruise. We disembark in Boppard and rejoin our coach as we drive past Bonn, Beethoven's birthplace. Then we continue our journey to Cologne to see its gothic cathedral before dinner at our hotel tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Renaissance Cologne
Day 4 - Cologne – Hamburg After breakfast this morning we drive into Lower Saxony en route to our hotel in Hamburg for the night. On our arrival why not enjoy a cruise on the harbour? Later, an orientation tour of the city shows us the major points of interest including the inner Alster Lake. Dinner will be served at our hotel tonight.
(Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Leonardo
Day 5- Hamburg – Berlin (2 nights) This morning we leave Hamburg to travel on the 'autobahn' following the valley of the River Elbe crossing the former 'Iron Curtain' to the historic city of Berlin for our two-night stay. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Hilton (2 nights)
Day 6 - Berlin sightseeing and at leisure Today highlights of East and West are featured on our sightseeing tour including the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden Boulevard, the German State Opera House, Reichstag Building, Tiergarten and the shopping and entertainment district of Kurfürstendamm. The rest of your day is at leisure to explore further. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 7 - Berlin – Dresden Our journey today brings us to Dresden – known as 'Florence on the Elbe'. On our arrival an orientation tour shows us highlights of this astonishing Renaissance city including the Opera House and Zwinger Palace. Later, why not take an excursion into the Elbe Valley to visit the Bastei Belvedere? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Steigenberger Park
Day 8 - Dresden – Modlareuth – Bayreuth – Nuremberg Our first stop this morning is at Modlareuth, which the Americans called 'Little Berlin' – the ideal destination for people who wish to experience recent German history. Here we will visit the open-air museum, which includes watching a film on this unique village as well as experiencing its towers and fortifications. From here we continue our journey to Bayreuth where we see the Wagner Festival Theatre. Next it's only a short drive to Nuremberg, once one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. On our arrival, an orientation tour will show us the mighty ramparts, bustling market place and St. Sebald's Cathedral as part of our walking tour of the city. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Mercure Woehrdersee
Day 9 - Nuremberg – Rothenburg – Munich – Oberammergau (2 nights) We enjoy a walking tour of the charming town of Rothenberg and a Hidden Treasure is revealed. Then
we continue to Oberammergau via Munich. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 10 - Oberammergau Time at leisure. This afternoon we take our seats for the unique Passion Play performance. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 11 - Oberammergau – Black Forest This morning, we drive to Dachau village where we visit the sinister concentration camp for sobering reminders of the horrors of World War II. From here our ascent into the Bavarian Alps brings us to the famous Passion Play village of Oberammergau. Next we will continue on to view Neuschwanstein, mad King Ludwig's fairytale castle. Then the scenery of our drive along the Bavarian pre-alpine range is enough to take your breath away! Finally, we arrive in the hills of the Black Forest to stop at Lake Titisee, famous for its cuckoo clocks. Tonight, we dine at our picturesque hotel in the heart of this beautiful region. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Hofgut Sternen
Day 12 - Black Forest (Breitnau) – Heidelberg – Frankfurt (Offenbach) Today's scenic drive brings us to the elegant city of Baden-Baden, famous for its spa and casino. Then on to the 'Student Prince' city of Heidelberg with its dominant castle for a walking tour through the castle courtyards. From here, it's only a short trip on the ‘autobahn’ as we journey back to Frankfurt for the final night of our German extravaganza. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with our Tour Director. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Hotel: Sheraton Offenbach
Day 13 - Frankfurt (Offenbach) – USA This morning there is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and traveling companions as our vacation comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Frankfurt: Orientation of this impressive city.
Rhine Valley: Scenic Rhine Cruise seeing the Lorelei Rock (weather permitting).
Cologne: See the Gothic Cathedral.
Hamburg: Orientation including the Inner Alster Lake.
Berlin: Sightseeing tour of this re-united city.
Dresden: Orientation includes the Zwinger Palace and Opera House.
Modlareuth: Visit the 'Little Berlin' village and museum.
Bayreuth: See the Wagner Festival Theater.
Nuremberg: Orientation includes St. Sebald's Cathedral.
Rothenburg: Orientation of this medieval city.
Munich: Orientation including the Olympic Stadium, Marienplatz and Glockenspiel.
Oberammergau: See the remarkable and awe inspiring Passion Play.
Neuschwanstein: See the Castle.
Titisee: See the Black Forest where cuckoo clocks were invented.
Baden-Baden: Orientation of this elegant Black Forest spa-town.
Heidelberg: Visit the castle courtyard.
Scenic drives: Lower Saxony, Bavarian Alps, Romantic Road, Lake Titisee and Black Forest.
Dining Highlights
11 hot Buffet breakfasts
Lunch in Oberammergau
5 three-course dinners
Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine
Farewell dinner with wine in Frankfurt
19 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
A qualified local city guide in Berlin.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 13 (conditions apply)
Airport Transfers
Frankfurt Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 2 and 13. Transfers on arrival at Frankfurt Airport will operate at 09.30 and 12.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Frankfurt Airport at 08.00 and 10.00.
London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must
