What is the Passion Play? Seeking reprieve from the Bubonic Plague, the
inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau vowed that if God were to spare
them from the plague, they would perform a play every ten years depicting
the life and death of Jesus. No one else died from the Bubonic Plague…and
that first performance in 1634 spurred a heartfelt tradition that still
lives on today. Two thousand residents from the village come together to
create this powerful story and with open arms, welcomes you to be a part of
this truly unforgettable experience. This performance blends dramatic text,
beautiful music and choral accompaniment as scenes from both the Old and New
Testaments are depicted for the audience. The next play will take place
between May and October 2010.
This exhilarating and spiritual vacation begins in Paris with a visit to
the Eiffel Tower followed by an evening
Seine River cruise. A
panoramic tour takes in all the must-see sites including the Arc de Triomphe,
Notre Dame and the Champs-Elysees. The
high-speed TGV train whisks
you to picturesque Strasbourg and a walking tour of the Old Quarter, known
as “Petite France.” Follow the
Alsace wine route to the charming
villages of medieval Riquewihr and Kaysersberg, complete with castles and a
16th-century fortified bridge. In Germany, you’ll visit the ancient
Franconian wine town of Wurzburg, whose Residence Palace boasts the largest
ceiling fresco in the world. Next, travel to the UNESCO
World Heritage
city of Bamberg. After a visit of Nuremberg, including the Nazi Party
Rally Grounds and the site of the 1946 War Crimes Tribunal, you’ll depart
for the Bavarian village of
Oberammergau for the
Passion Play
performance which is the culmination of this journey.
$4,695 per person double occupancy
$5,369 for single reservations
Single reservations are limited on this tour and triple accommodations are
unavailable. Add $390 for current air taxes, fees, charges and surcharges.
Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $350. Although not required,
we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of
booking. Purchase of waiver guarantees a full refund of all payments
(including deposits), except the waiver fee itself, if you cancel for any
reason prior to the day of departure.
Passport required.
Please note: To reserve this trip a deposit of $1750 per person is
required at this time. Final payments are due approx 130 days prior to
departure. All tours are subject to the finalization of play tickets. In the
event the the program must be cancelled, all payments will be refunded.
