Oberammergau
and the Magic of Austria Coach Holidays 9 Days
Oberammergau and the Magic of Austria - Itinerary
SATURDAY: Depart
from one of our local joining points or take advantage of
our Door to Door service* and connect to your transfer service
to Dover. Here you meet your Silver Service luxury coach
and fellow travellers then sail to Calais. Onwards to our
4-star overnight stop hotel in Belgium.
SUNDAY - COLOGNE &
THE RHINE VALLEY: We leave
Belgium and head to the city of Cologne with its splendid
Gothic Cathedral and twin spires that dominate the skyline
view from the River Rhine. After some free time we continue
along the Rhine Valley with the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing
(optional) cruise along the river to enjoy the sedate scenery
of the vineyards and castles that adorn the Valley. We continue
to the Mannheim area for our overnight stay. B,D
MONDAY
- HEIDELBERG: A morning
visit to the picturesque town of Heidelberg which lies on
the River Neckar and is famed for its university, which
dates back to 1386, its castle and Old Town-the ‘Altstadt’.
After lunch we head south to our accommodation in the Oberammergau
area with time to relax ahead of tomorrow’s spectacle. B,D
TUESDAY
- OBERAMMERGAU: Enjoy
a relaxing morning in the environs of Oberammergau. Lunch
is taken at noon before the start of the Passion Play at
2.30pm. After a break for dinner between 5 and 8pm the Play
ends at 10.30pm. Transfer back to your accommodation. B,L,D
WEDNESDAY- AUSTRIAN
TYROL: We leave after breakfast and head for the
splendours of Austria’s Tyrol. En route to our hotel we
call into the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck. Surrounded
by steep mountains, the city’s location is most impressive.
Perhaps the most notable landmark is the Golden Roof from
where the Emperor Maximilian 1 used to watch the events
in the square below. We continue to our hotel in Kirchberg,
Austria for a three night stay. B,D
THURSDAY
- SALZBURG: Today
join our excursion to the “Sound of Music” City, Salzburg.
En route we make a stop at Hellbrunn Palace famed for its
special fountains and historic gardens set against the spectacular
backdrop of the Alps. In Salzburg you can enjoy free time
to explore the quaint narrow shopping lanes and lovely squares
and perhaps sample a Strudel and coffee in one of the many
pavement cafes. Our optional guided walking tour is also
a wonderful way to discover sights and sounds that have
made this delightful city so famous. B,D
FRIDAY- LAKE ACHENSEE:
It’s our
final day in Austria. Join our optional scenic excursion
along the Alpenstrasse to Lake Achensee, the largest lake
in the Tyrol. Here you have some free time to relax and
enjoy the beautiful surroundings. There is also the chance
to take a cruise on the lake to take in the picturesque
views. As we return to our hotel you have the choice to
travel by coach, or for part of the way, ride on the Rack
and Pinion railway (optional) from Seespitz to Jenbach which
offers stunning views along the way. B,D
SATURDAY: We leave
after an early breakfast and head north into Germany arriving
at our 4-star overnight hotel in Belgium this evening. B
SUNDAY: We travel
onto Calais for our return crossing to the U.K. and then
continue on our transfer service to your chosen local drop
off point or if you selected our Door to Door service to
your front door*. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast,
L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Your Hotel
in Austria - Hotel Elisabeth, Kirchberg
You will stay for three
nights at the 4- star Hotel Elisabeth in Kirchberg-in- Tyrol.
This superb hotel boasts a cosy bar, ideal for a relaxing
drink, a fine restaurant and all bedrooms are comfortably
furnished with T.V. and hairdryer. The hotel has a fabulous
indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and wellness area
and a delightful outdoor pool area as well. Overnight stays
in Belgium and in central Germany are in city-style hotels.
Oberammergau
Tickets and Hotel Accommodation
PASSION PLAY ACCOMMODATION
ARRANGEMENTS:
Tickets for the 2010 Passion
Play are only available as part of an official package. All
our holidays except the 7 day Bavarian Castles* itinerary
include accommodation for two nights in either Oberammergau
itself or the surrounding villages so you can arrive in Oberammergau
in good time the night before the play and afterwards have
time to reflect on the spectacle you have witnessed. Dinner
is included each night plus lunch before the Play commences.
*The 7 day Bavarian Castles itinerary, includes accommodation
in the Oberammergau area for one night on the night of the
performance and so you will travel to Oberammergau on the
morning of the play from our hotel base in Reutte, which is
about 11.2 hours away, arriving in time for lunch ahead of
the play.
OBERAMMERGAU ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation in Oberammergau
has been graded by the Passion Play committee according to
the facilities available. For all holidays prices are based
upon accommodation in category PC3 in the Oberammergau area.
You can choose to upgrade your accommodation in Oberammergau
subject to availability.
HC3 HOTEL Comfortable rooms
with shower or bath/WC in superior middle class hotels; all
rooms are equipped with mini-bar or a range of drinks, colour
television, radio, telephone, hairdryer, cosmetic articles.
In combination with admission ticket category 1
HC4 HOTEL Well kept rooms
in middle class hotels with shower or bath/WC; all rooms are
equipped with colour television. In combination with admission ticket category 2
HC5 HOTEL Adequately furnished
rooms in tourist class hotels with shower or bath/WC; all
rooms are equipped with colour television. In combination with admission ticket category 2
GC2 GUESTHOUSES, INNS AND
PENSIONS Comfortably furnished, cosy rooms with shower or
bath/WC and a corner seating unit; all rooms are equipped
with mini-bar or a range of drinks, colour television, radio,
hair dryer, cosmetic articles. In combination with admission ticket category 2
GC3 GUESTHOUSES,INNS AND
PENSIONS Adequate well kept rooms with shower or bath/WC;
all rooms are equipped with colour television, radio. In combination with admission ticket category 2
PCI PRIVATE LANDLORDS &
HOLIDAY APARTMENTS Beautiful, large rooms or holiday apartments
with shower or bath/WC and firstclass furnishings. In combination with admission ticket category 2
PC3 PRIVATE LANDLORDS &
HOLIDAY APARTMENTS Adequate well kept rooms or holiday apartments
with shower or bath/WC (private shower may be on the landing). In combination with admission ticket category 3
Oberammergau
Upgrade Supplements
Grade
Bavarian Castles
All other holidays
PC3
Included
Included
PC1
£60
£69
GC2
N/A
£100
GC3
£65
N/A
HC5
£90
£120
HC4
£120
£175
HC3
£180
£260
Supplements
are per person.
Tickets
Tickets are allocated
together with the accommodation so we have no control over
the exact location of seats, but suffice to say the higher
the grade of hotel, the better the seats. The plan below shows
the seating layout together with ticket categories.
Oberammergau
Departure Dates and Prices 2010 Tour Ref 9OBAV
Luxury
Silver Service Coach travel and Channel crossings
Local departure points**
Ticket for the Oberammergau Passion Play
1 night in central Germany with continental breakfast and
evening meal
2 nights’ accommodation in the Oberammergau area with continental
breakfast, 1 lunch and two evening meals
3 nights’ accommodation in the Austrian Tyrol with continental
breakfast and evening meal
En route overnight stops in Belgium in a 4-star hotel with
continental breakfast
Visits and excursions -
Cologne – the cathedral city
The Rhine Valley – spectacular views
Heidelberg – The “Student Prince” city
Innsbruck – capital of the Tyrol
Salzburg – Sound of Music City
Optional excursions and visits available at extra cost are:
-
River Rhine Cruise - Heidelberg guided tour - Salzburg guided
tour - Lake Achensee and lake cruise or rail ride - Rack and
Pinion railway ride
Quote Travel 55 Ref: T5501 + Tour Code
Tel Leger Reservations
on 0845 458 5604
May
15, 22
£1099
August
7, 14, 21, 28
£1099
June
5, 12, 19, 26
£1099
September
4, 11, 18, 25
£1099
July 10,
17, 31
£1099
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras • Oberammergau accommodation upgrade, see above • Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £129 • Travel insurance:
from £42.95
**Supplements may apply - click here
for information. *Door to door departure and return service
available. See
below for details.
Door to Door
* For added convenience
we also offer a door to door service. We will collect you
and drop you off at home for as little as £49.99 per car (up
to 4 persons). This service is available from an address within
a 20 mile radius of our local joining point (nearest joining
point supplements apply).
To
book or to check availability Contact Leger Holidays
0845 458 5604 Quote Travel 55 Ref T5501
plus Leger's Holiday Code
Please note - prices may change & will
be confirmed when you call to make a booking.
