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Oberammergau
Passion Play 2010 Coach Holidays
- 8 Days -
10% Discount
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 2009 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 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.
Holiday 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.
DAY 4:
Zell am See & Alps tour Included full day excursion.
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 arriving 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 (1700). The play
re-commences at 20.30 until 22.30. You will
then be transferred back to your hotel.
DAY 7:
Paris Leave
Oberammergau after breakfast and travel to your overnight
hotel in Germany/Holland.
DAY 8: Channel crossing and coach journey home.
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.
Category 1 Guest House Upgrade - *Limited availability*
We have a limited supply of category 1 Guest House accommodation
for your two-night Oberammergau stay. To book this quote
tour ref: OPU8. Extra cost £100.
What's included
• Ticket to the Oberammergau
Passion Play for the stunning five hour performance including
dinner
• Time at leisure in the Bavarian village of Oberammergau
• Included full day excursion - Salzburg & ‘The Sound of Music’
• Included full day Zell am See and Alps tour
• Seven nights accommodation
• Return executive coach travel and channel crossings
• FREE LOCAL pick-up points
Departure Dates & Prices 2010 Tour ref OPP8
When booking quote Travel
55 Ref: GCD55 to get the holiday
at the discounted rate. Tel Gold Crest Reservations
on 0870 7000 007 Gold
Crest Brochure Price in BlackTravel 55 Discount
Price in Red
May
15, 29
£995 £896
June
19
July
3, 24
August
7, 28
September
11, 25
Your initial deposit of
£100 per person plus travel insurance is due immediately.
A further staged deposit of £400 per person in due no later
than 30 July 09. 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%.
To book or to check availability Contact Gold Crest Holidays
01943 433 457 Quote Travel 55 Ref GCD55
plus Gold Crest's Holiday Code
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be confirmed when you call to make a booking. The discount
will be applied accordingly to reflect the price
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