Oberammergau & the Tyrol

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Once a decade, in accordance with a solemn oath sworn by their forefathers nearly 400 years ago, the residents of the Bavarian village of Oberammergau re-enact the last week of the life of Jesus. The result is a Passion Play unlike any other, a labour of love produced and performed by 1500 villagers, and presented on a vast open-air stage surrounded by a covered auditorium with space for 5000 spectators.It's an astonishing endeavour and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those lucky enough to see it, so join us and experience Oberammergau 2020 on an unforgettable tour of the Austrian Tyrol that also includes four-star accommodation, guided tours of the fascinating cities of Innsbruck and Salzburg, and a day of blissful relaxation beside the crystal waters of Lake Achensee.

Holiday Highlights

Spend six nights in the heart of the Austrian Tyrol
Explore the Tyrolean capital, Innsbruck
Discover Salzburg, the 'Sound of Music' city
A visit to beautiful Lake Achensee

What's Included

A Category 2 ticket for the Oberammergau 2020 Passion Play
Six nights' half-board accommodation in the four-star Sporthotel Kramsach, Inn Valley, Tyrol
One night's bed and breakfast accommodation in a three/four-star guest house in Oberammergau or the surrounding area
An evening meal during the play interval
A souvenir Passion Play textbook
Tours of Innsbruck, Salzburg and Lake Achensee
Return flights from the UK to Munich
Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly to Munich, meet your Tour Manager then relax as our coach carries you through the South Bavaria scenery into Austria and on to your hotel in Kramsach. Spend a first evening settling in to your wonderful surroundings, and enjoying dinner at the hotel (depending on the time of your flight).

Day 2

Today's excursion takes you to Imperial Innsbruck. You'll see the landmarks of the city's outskirts, the Wilten Monastery and Olympic ski-jump, and then pass through the historic triumphal arch for a guided tour revealing the sights, including the famous copper-tiled 'Golden Roof' built for Emperor Maximillian I at the start of the 16th Century. Don't forget to stop for coffee and cake in one of the countless cafes in the Old Town before you return to Kramsach in the afternoon.

Day 3

Our next excursion takes you to beautiful Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart. Beneath the imposing Hohensalzburg castle and beside the Salzach River, Salzburg is a treasure-trove of onion-domed churches, elegant squares and cobbled thoroughfares. A guided tour will introduce the city's history and highlights, after which you'll have time to explore at your own pace. Don't miss the Castle, which towers 400 feet above the city, and offers predictably wonderful views, or the exquisite Dom cathedral and its frescoes. Connections with Mozart are everywhere, from the Glockenspiel clock on Mozartplatz to the composer's birthplace and his family home (entrances payable locally).

Day 4

The creation of 'Mad' Ludwig II of Bavaria, Neuschwanstein castle has become an unmistakeable benchmark for fairy-tale castles everywhere, and is the destination on today's optional excursion. Discover its lavish interiors inspired by the operas of Wagner, and take a walk through the forested grounds to the Marienbrucke for an unforgettable view across the treetops to the castle atop its craggy perch.

Day 5

Our final Tyrolean excursion takes us high above the Bavarian Alps to Lake Achensee. This stunning, turquoise lake is the Tyrol's largest body of water and its beach-fringed, wooded shores are understandably popular with local bathers. Why not cruise across the lake on a steamer, enjoying the stunning views, or simple sit back and relax beside the water's edge?

Day 6

Spend your final day in Kramsach exploring the town, strolling the surrounding slopes, or simply relaxing at your hotel.

Day 7

Today you'll journey the two hours into the Bavarian Alps to Oberammergau. Relax, maybe have a spot of lunch or visit the village museum, which chronicles the development of the Passion Play since its first performance in 1634.In the early afternoon, you'll take your seat as the story of Christ's Passion unfolds on the vast open-air stage. The unfolding drama, of scenes from the Old and New Testaments, takes place over five hours and two acts. Over 1500 villagers are involved in the production, acting, singing or playing in the orchestra, and the production values are astounding. The acoustics of the auditorium as so carefully engineered that music and dialogue carry to even the furthest seats, despite the fact that no microphones are used.After the first act there will be an early evening interval during which you'll have time to stretch your legs and enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant, and at the end of the performance, and a unique and unforgettable day, you'll head to a local guesthouse allocated by the Passion Play organisers - a delightful end to an extraordinary experience.

Day 8

After breakfast you'll re-board the coach and head back through the spectacular landscapes of Austria and southern Germany to Munich to check in for your flight home.

Sporthotel Sonnenuhr & Oberammergau Area Hotel

You will be staying in a four-star hotel in the heart of the Austrian Tyrol followed by a traditional local guesthouse in or near Oberammergau on your final night.

Four-Star Sporthotel Sonnenuhr, Kramsach (nights 1-6)

Oberammergau Area Guesthouse (night 7)

Terms and conditions

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Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two hours and from Oberammergau it will be approximately two hours.

Foreign Office Travel Advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.

Airport development fees

An Airport Development Fee has been introduced at a few UK Airports. You will be required to pay this charge at the following airports prior to checking in for your flight: Blackpool, Durham Tees Valley, Newquay and Norwich. The amount varies from airport to airport, but it is generally between £5 and £10 per person. Please visit the airport's website for further information.

Combining hotel transfers

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Booking optional excursions

If you'd like to join any of the optional excursions on this tour, please be aware that they are only available in advance and that it will not be possible to book them once you arrive on holiday.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. This includes reversing the itinerary. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

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Sporthotel Sonnenuhr & Oberammergau Area Hotel

Terms and conditions

Hotel transfer times

Foreign Office Travel Advice

Airport development fees

Combining hotel transfers

Booking optional excursions

Special requirements

Disabled access

Itinerary changes

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