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Tour
E:
Imperial Cities of Czech,
Austria and Germany
Join
us July 6-15, 2010
If your group would like this type of
tour, call 1-800-303-5534 today! |
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Join Frank Drinkhouse, President of Reformation Tours for a 10
day tour including some of Europe's imperial cities: Prague, Vienna
and Salzburg. We'll spend time in historic Cesky Krumlov, learn
about Jan Hus in Prague, savor elegant Vienna and Salzburg and
end in lively Munich. The highlight is the Oberammergau
Passion Play 2010
For additional
tours featuring the play, please visit our Oberammergau
Tours web page. |
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Day
by day itinerary
Oberammergau Passion Play, plus fabulous Christian and cultural
highlights in the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany. |
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What's
included
Passion Play tickets, hotels, expert guides, delicious meals,
entrance fees, fellowship etc. |
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What
does it cost?
This tour is land only based on a minimum of 35 tour participants.
Air prices will be available in 2009. |
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What
will we see each day?
Our
itineraries are designed to be not too full - or too empty! Each
day we'll have breakfast at our hotel, followed by the day's activities.
In the evenings, you'll have the opportunity to join the devotional
time. Enjoy browsing the proposed itinerary.
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IF = In flight
meals, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Day
1: Overnight Flight
Our journey begins with our flight across the
Atlantic Ocean to Prague, Czech Republic. If you would like to
arrive early, we are happy to arrange accommodations. Please note
that flights are not included in the price, but can be added in
2009. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more flying
from the same departure point. (IF)
Day 2: Arrival in Prague, Czech Republic
Upon arrival in Prague, we meet our tour leader
and coach driver. A local guide will join us for a fascinating
walking tour of Hradcany Castle, the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral
and stroll across the famous Charles Bridge to reach the Old Town
Square. We’ll meet up for an evening welcome meal at our
hotel tonight. (IF/D)
Day 3: Prague
 After
breakfast this morning we begin with a visit to Bethlehem Chapel,
where Jan Hus heralded in the teachings of the Reformation. We
will also tour Church of the Virgin Mary and Týn Church.
Then we will visit the Old Jewish Cemetery and Museum including
Pinkas Synagogue which houses children’s artwork from Theresienstadt.
After some free time this afternoon a special treat awaits us
this evening – a Czech folklore show including dinner with
Czech specialties. Overnight in Prague. (B/D)
Day 4: Prague, Cesky Krumlov
 Today
we travel south to Cesky Krumlov to savor this historic gem of
a town with a walking tour. We’ll sample local home-cooked
meals with Christian Czechs at their church, then go see handicrafts,
made the traditional ways. We will have some free time to explore
this beautiful city before before dinner at our hotel this evening.
Overnight in Cesky Krumlov area. (B/D)
Day
5: Vienna
 Today
we drive to beautiful Vienna, full of gorgeous baroque architecture,
charm and history. We will have a city tour of the major sights
of the city, the Belvedere Palace, the elegant Kärntner Ring,
St. Stefan's Cathedral, the Lippizaner Museum and more. Later
we have the option to visit Schönbrunn Palace, the beautiful
palace of the Hapsburgs, with lovely gardens. We’ll dine
at our hotel and this evening. We can experience some of the special
music Vienna has to offer, with many optional live music performances
available. B/D
Day 6: Salzburg
 This
morning we will enjoy a walking tour of Old Salzburg, visiting
Mozart’s birthplace and strolling through Mirabell Gardens.
We’ll tour the Salzburg Cathedral, the Getreidegasse, the
market area, Peter’s Church and more. This evening we will
have a Mozart Concert during dinner at the famous St. Peter’s
Restaurant. Seated in Baroque opulence, with candles and linen,
we’ll savor the cuisine of Mozart’s day. Superb musicians
play some of his most famous compositions to round out a great
day in Austria. We will overnight in Salzburg. B/D
Day 7: Bavarian Alps, Wieskirche, Neuschwanstein Castle, Oberammergau
 We
will have a beautiful drive en route to Bavaria, where we tour
Neuschwanstein Castle, built for King Ludwig II. You’ve
seen the pictures of this castle that inspired Disney, now we’ll
experience its grandeur. We’ll then tour the Wieskirche,
a historic Bavarian church, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. We
will finish our exciting day with our arrival in Oberammergau,
home to the world famous Passion Play, depicting the story of
Christ, acted out for hundreds of years by the villagers. We’ll
check into our hotel and have a delicious dinner, followed by
a stroll through the village. B/D
Day
8: Oberammergau Passion Play
 In
2010 we will be watching performance of the famous Passion Play,
with excellent, pre-reserved seats. However, for 2008, 2009, there
will still be lots to do and see. We start with a welcome and
an escorted tour of the village by one of the Passion Play’s
members. We will hear a talk on the Passion Play by a one of the
play’s actors and hear their story of God’s faithfulness
to their village. We’ll tour the theater and see the costumes,
props, the Cross and even stand on the stage. The rest of the
day will be at leisure to shop or explore locally on our own.
There are optional activities for 2008, 2009: We can meet some
local Passion Play performers at a social time with live traditional
folk music and local traditional handicrafts and cuisine samplers,
Bavarian folk dancing lessons are also available. B/D
Day
9: Munich
 We’ll
drive through Bavaria’s beautiful scenery to Munich. We’ll
enjoy a pleasant walking tour of Munich’s old town sites
and then have the afternoon free for shopping or independent sightseeing,
or relaxing at our hotel. This evening we finish our fun tour
with a farewell dinner with classic Bavarian cuisine and a live
Bavarian folk show. We overnight in Munich’s city center.
(B/D)
Day 10: Depart for home
Our tour director will escort us to the Munich Airport, through
check-in and will take us to security, then it is “Aufedersein”
and off for home. (B/IF)
Reformation
Tours reserves the rights to alter itineraries without notice
should it become necessary. While on tour, if conditions necessitate
changes, or if certain features are unavailable or limited,
we reserve the right to vary or substitute alternatives. All
prices are calculated at the exchange rate in effect at the
time of this quotation. Should currency fluctuations necessitate
an adjustment in tour price the adjusted price will be reflected
in the final invoice.
Free
book for all our tour participants
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This
best-selling Guide proved an essential tool for visitors who
spent time in this delightful corner of Bavaria, providing concise
information about the Village of Oberammergau, the Area, the
Play, the Theatre, the History and Traditions, the Organization
and Background.
Written
by David Houseley - who produced similar books in 1970,1980
and 1990, and Raymond Goodburn, the book is in lavish co lour
with maps, photographs and biographies of the actors who took
the leading roles. There is also an important Introduction
by Otto Huber, Deputy Director of the Play who explains the
thinking behind the radical changes which were made for 2000.
Finally, there is a Synopsis of the Play, provided by Prof.
Ingrid Shafer, the Official Translator of the Text into English.
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What's
included in the land price of $2,999?
Price based on a minimum of 35 participants
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Transportation:
via deluxe air-conditioned coaches
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Accommodations (double-occupancy) in superior 3-star and moderate
4-star hotels
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3 accommodations and tickets for Passion Play in Oberammergau
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Meals as indicated in the itinerary
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Professional
tour escort throughout the tour
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Local
step-on guides for city tours and major attractions
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Entrance
fees included as per itinerary
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All transfers, as a group
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Baggage handling (1 piece of baggage per guest)
- All taxes
and tips except as indicated below
What's
not included in tour price?
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Air
transportation (available 10 months before departure)
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Single
supplement (subject to availability) of $615
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Meals
and beverages not identified in itinerary
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Items
of a personal nature, such as passports and visas. Passports
must be valid for months beyond return date.
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Passenger
trip cancellation insurance (details sent with reservation form)
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Gratuities
for tour manager, and driver
Payment
for the tour is in installments:
- Deposit of
$350 is due no later than April 10, 2008
- Second deposit
of $1,000 is due no later than February 1, 2009
- Final payments
will be due 120 days prior to departure.
Cancellation
Policy:
All cancellations
must be in writing and the date of postmark will determine the amount
of refund due.
- From time
of deposit to until 190 days prior to departure a $150 per person
penalty will be charged for cancellation.
- From 189-145
days prior to departure a $300 per person penalty will be charged
for cancellation, plus any non refundable deposit, if applicable
- 144-30 days
prior to departure a $1,000 per person penalty will be charged
for cancellation, plus any unrecoverable out of pocket expenses
to ground suppliers, as well as any penalties imposed by airlines
will be assessed. If anyone cancels but finds their own substitute
up to 120 days prior to departure, only a $100 change fee will
be assessed.
- 29 days or
less prior to departure-no refund.
Fellowship
opportunities
 While
on tour, we can arrange for special speakers to come and speak to
the group.
We can also
arrange fellowship with English-speaking churches and you are assured
of a warm welcome!
What
are the accommodations like?
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Our
hotels are chosen for their quality, amenities
and proximity to areas of interest. Whenever
possible, we choose hotels in town centers, so that you
are able to go off and explore in your free time. It may
be necessary for us to substitute hotels for others of equal
quality. You will be fully informed of any changes that
affect you. Enjoy your stay! |
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