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Join us for the world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play, 2020. A play of life and death, promised in a moment of mortal threat so began the history of the Oberammergau Passion Play in 1633.

Combine this inspiring once-in-alifetime event with a choice of holidays featuring the Austrian Tyrol, Lake Garda and a grand tour encompassing the Vatican City and Rome.

The History of the Passion Play Imagine a small Bavarian village nestling in the shadows of the Alps in 1633. The Great Plague descended and many lives were lost to this mysterious illness.

2 Join us for the world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play, A play of life and death, promised in a moment of mortal threat so began the history of the Oberammergau Passion Play in Welcome Once again, the world-famous Passion Play returns to Oberammergau for its 42nd performance. Combine this inspiring once-in-alifetime event with a choice of holidays featuring the Austrian Tyrol, Lake Garda and a grand tour encompassing the Vatican City and Rome. On all holidays you will stay around the village of Oberammergau in officially sanctioned accommodation and so will get the true Oberammergau experience. The History of the Passion Play Imagine a small Bavarian village nestling in the shadows of the Alps in The Great Plague descended and many lives were lost to this mysterious illness. The villagers made a solemn vow that, if the lives of the villagers were spared the whole village would perform a play every ten years, depicting the story of Christ s suffering, dying and resurrection. Miraculously the Plague did not claim any more lives and so true to their vows, the villagers of Oberammergau enacted their first play in The tradition, which has continued without interruption every decade since, in spite of wars and other problems, will be continued for the 42nd time in Famous throughout the world, it is expected that around 500,000 people will attend the Passion Play in 2020, over half of these will be guests from around the world. Ian Henry, Chief Executive, Leger Holidays. Oberammergau Passion Play Theatre 2

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The Play To maintain the tradition of the solemn vow the villagers made in 1633, everyone taking part in the play must have been born in Oberammergau and

At times, the stage also holds small herds of sheep and goats, donkeys, a horse and armoured Roman soldiers.

Altogether, there will be more than 2000 Oberammergau villagers taking part in this world-famous play in 2020.

Play, is also known for its wood carvings and colourful frescoes or Lüftlmalerei which decorate many of the buildings.

Also look out for the Little Red Riding Hood house and the Hansel and Gretal house.

3 95% of our customers love our holidays and service Award Winners We are honoured to have been awarded Best Coach Holiday Company at the prestigious British Travel Awards Thank you for your continued support. The Play To maintain the tradition of the solemn vow the villagers made in 1633, everyone taking part in the play must have been born in Oberammergau and the surrounding villages, or must have lived in the village for at least 20 years. At times, the stage also holds small herds of sheep and goats, donkeys, a horse and armoured Roman soldiers. From Ash Wednesday, 2019, all of the performers let their hair grow the men also let their beards grow so that they have an authentic biblical appearance. Altogether, there will be more than 2000 Oberammergau villagers taking part in this world-famous play in The Village of Oberammergau The picture-perfect Bavarian village of Oberammergau is located in the breathtaking Ammergau Alps, and along with the Passion Play, is also known for its wood carvings and colourful frescoes or Lüftlmalerei which decorate many of the buildings. One of the best examples of this can be found on the Pilate House (pictured below), where you can also see the famous craftsmen and artisans at work. Also look out for the Little Red Riding Hood house and the Hansel and Gretal house. * From 17th Aug-4th Oct, times for the play are as follows: performance begins at 1.30pm, dinner 4pm-7pm, performance ends at 9.30pm. See the Lüftlmalerei around the village of Oberammergau The play is traditionally performed in German and a textbook with the complete play text is included on all tours. The play starts at 2.30pm* with a break at 5pm when you can enjoy an included dinner. The second part of the play runs from 8pm to 10.30pm, after which you will be transferred back to your accommodation. 3

In 2020, the Community of Oberammergau will perform the Passion Play they have preserved throughout the centuries.

Oberammergau Tickets Tickets for the 2020 Passion Play are only available as part of an official package and are allocated along with the hotel.

4 In 2020, the Community of Oberammergau will perform the Passion Play they have preserved throughout the centuries. Tickets for the 2020 Passion Play are available with a choice of accommodation packages to suit all tastes and requirements. Oberammergau Tickets Tickets for the 2020 Passion Play are only available as part of an official package and are allocated along with the hotel. Whilst we can't advise on the exact location of the seats, as a general rule, the higher the grade of accommodation, the better the seats see the seating plan on page 7 which illustrates the location of each ticket category. Oberammergau Accommodation in Oberammergau All our holidays include accommodation in either Oberammergau itself or the surrounding villages, so you can arrive in Oberammergau in good time before the play and enjoy an included lunch before the performance begins. During your stay in Oberammergau, you will also enjoy a three-course meal each night. On the Oberammergau & Bavaria's Fairy Tale Castles tours (p10 & 12) and the Oberammergau & the Austrian Tyrol tour (p14), accommodation is included in the Oberammergau area for one night on the night of the performance. On the morning of the play, we will travel from our hotel base in the Reutte area, to Oberammergau (approximately 1.5 hours' drive), arriving in time for lunch ahead of the play. On all other tours, we stay for two nights in the Oberammergau area, arriving the night before the play. The following morning, you can relax and explore ahead of the performance. 4

Free Places mean Group Organisers can travel for free, or you can spread the cost amongst your fellow travellers for every 11 paying passengers we are pleased to be able to offer 1 free place, so the

5 Travel as a Group If you would like to travel as a group with friends, family or a social group, we have a special group service for group holidays. Our Group Travel Organisers are on hand to make it as easy as possible to plan, promote and prepare for your group holiday. Free Places mean Group Organisers can travel for free, or you can spread the cost amongst your fellow travellers for every 11 paying passengers we are pleased to be able to offer 1 free place, so the 12th passenger travels free. For larger groups we can offer an additional half free place for every 6 additional paying passengers. So, for a group of 18 people, there would be one and a half free places. Your Own Specialist Advisor will be devoted to your group and there to help with all your group travel needs. Personalised Itineraries mean you can choose your departure date, duration and excursions to suit your group. If your group is larger and you would like to have your own coach, then we can tailor make the itinerary to suit you. Please ask for details. Specially-arranged Coach Joining Points make the start of the trip as convenient as possible. Special Leaflets and Posters can be provided to help you advertise your tour and fill your coach. 5

Hotels in Oberammergau have been graded by the Passion Play committee according to the facilities available. All categories of accommodation include shower or bath and WC and have a T.V.

6 We offer a selection of hotels for your stay in the Oberammergau area just choose your preferred ticket and hotel combination. Your Choice of Accommodation in Oberammergau We offer a choice of accommodation to suit all tastes. Hotels in Oberammergau have been graded by the Passion Play committee according to the facilities available. All categories of accommodation include shower or bath and WC and have a T.V. Category D Accommodation Includes Ticket Category 2 Category D accommodation will be 2-star hotels or 3-star pensions/guest houses in Oberammergau. Category C Accommodation Includes Ticket Category 1 For Category C accommodation, you will stay in 3-star hotels or 4-star pensions/guest houses in Oberammergau. Category B Accommodation Includes Ticket Category 1 If you choose Category B accommodation, your stay will be in 4-star hotels or 5-star pensions/guest houses in Oberammergau. Details of accommodation will be confirmed closer to the time. Oberammergau Passion Play 6

Oberammergau Passion Play Theatre Originally performed in 1634 on a simple wooden stage in the village cemetery, above the graves of recent victims of the Black Death, the stage was moved in the

7 Oberammergau Passion Play Theatre Originally performed in 1634 on a simple wooden stage in the village cemetery, above the graves of recent victims of the Black Death, the stage was moved in the early 19th century to the theatre s current location. The play now takes place in Oberammergau s large, purpose built theatre. At one end, the stage is open, with excellent mountain views beyond. The auditorium itself is under cover and seats almost 5000 people, with the comfortable seats set on an incline, providing everyone with a good view. A Stage O B N C D E M L K F J G H Ticket Category 1 Included with Accommodation Categories B & C Ticket Category 2 Included with Accommodation Category D 7

Travel in comfort and style across Europe to witness the Oberammergau Passion Play 2020.

Choose to travel by comfortable Executive coach, or for a little extra, upgrade to Silver Service or Luxuria and make your journey to Oberammergau extra special.

8 Travel in comfort and style across Europe to witness the Oberammergau Passion Play We want to make sure your journey is as comfortable as possible, and all our tour coaches are equipped with air-conditioning, on-board toilet and reclining seats. Choose to travel by comfortable Executive coach, or for a little extra, upgrade to Silver Service or Luxuria and make your journey to Oberammergau extra special. Executive Coaches You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expertly-trained coach crews. Our executive coaches feature airconditioning, drinks machine, onboard toilet and reclining seats. Relax in the rear lounge on our Silver Service coaches Silver Service Silver Service continues to be extremely popular with our customers, here s why... Comfort... 3 Reclining seats with leather headrests and footrests. 3 A reduced number of seats offering extra legroom compared with our Executive coaches. 3 Onboard climate control 3 Socialise and relax in the spacious rear lounge Convenience... 3 Servery on board offering a range of refreshments. 3 Porterage at all hotels. 3 Pay for your optional excursions using a GBP credit or debit card during your tour. Entertainment... 3 Time flies with our onboard entertainment system. 3 Free personal headphones to listen to music and watch a DVD. 8

Luxuria Travel in comfort and luxury aboard our Luxuria coaches Luxuria choose the ultimate level of comfort for your fully-escorted Oberammergau tour.

a lot more personal space, adding to the already extremely spacious interior. On Luxuria, you can enjoy additional features... Comfort... Convenience.

3 Up to 5 individual seats available, popular with single travellers and those who enjoy their own personal space.

9 Luxuria Travel in comfort and luxury aboard our Luxuria coaches Luxuria choose the ultimate level of comfort for your fully-escorted Oberammergau tour. The legroom onboard really is as generous as we could make it, the moveable headrest will ensure you re as comfortable as possible, and the design of this particular vehicle means you ll benefit from a lot more personal space, adding to the already extremely spacious interior. On Luxuria, you can enjoy additional features... Comfort... Convenience... 3 Deluxe armchair-style seats with adjustable head rests, central arm rests with cup holders and retractable calf rests. 3 Up to 5 individual seats available, popular with single travellers and those who enjoy their own personal space. 3 Interior mood lighting creating ambient and relaxing lighting effects as you travel. 3 U.K. plug sockets and USB points at each seat mean you can keep your devices fully charged at all times. Entertainment... 3 Every seat has its own, fully interactive, touch screen T.V. offering a wide choice of entertainment so you can control what you want to watch and when (see website). 3 With a wide selection of movies and recorded T.V. programmes to suit all tastes, you can sit back and relax in your armchairstyle luxury seat and listen through your own personal headphones. 3 Play games onboard test your wit and skills or stimulate your mind on an exciting game from our collection. Choose Luxuria for extra luxury as you travel Enjoy Luxuria s touch screen T.V.s at every seat 9

Neuschwanstein Castle Oberammergau and Bavaria s Fairy Tale Castles Combining impressive architecture and stunning scenery with a visit to the world-famous Passion Play.

Day 2 We head through Germany to reach our hotel in the Reutte area, just over the border in Austria, for a three-night stay.

Firstly we visit the village of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig s famous castle Neuschwanstein (entrance at extra cost).

10 Neuschwanstein Castle Oberammergau and Bavaria s Fairy Tale Castles Combining impressive architecture and stunning scenery with a visit to the world-famous Passion Play. Day 1 Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay. Day 2 We head through Germany to reach our hotel in the Reutte area, just over the border in Austria, for a three-night stay. B,D Day 3 Fairy Tale Castles A day to discover fairy tale castles on our included excursion. Firstly we visit the village of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig s famous castle Neuschwanstein (entrance at extra cost). Built in the 19th century, this fairy tale castle is dramatically perched on a hilltop with panoramic views over the countryside and the Royal castle of Hohenschwangau. (Please note: at Neuschwanstein there is a degree of walking involved as well as a considerable number of steps to climb) In the afternoon, we visit the delightful walled town of Fussen, where you can spend time exploring the maze of narrow lanes or simply relax in a terrace café in the main square. B,D Day 4 Innsbruck Today s included excursion takes us east to Innsbruck, capital of the Tyrol. Set with a backdrop of soaring Alpine mountains and fine regal buildings, it is a major winter sports city, having hosted the winter Olympics. We see the internationally-renowned ski jump, Berg Isel, where you can marvel at the bravery and courage of the jumpers it s even more frightening than it appears on T.V.! The Golden Roof is testimony to the time in the 15th Golden Roof, Innsbruck Picturesque Fussen 10

century when Innsbruck was at the centre of European culture and politics and Emperor Maximilian I based his Imperial Court here. Today you can enjoy its relaxing squares and vibrant shopping streets.

After a break for dinner between 5pm and 8pm, the play continues until 10.30pm, when we will Hohenschwangau Castle transfer back to our accommodation.

B Included Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner * From 17th Aug-4th Oct, times for the play are as follows: performance begins at 1.30pm, dinner 4pm-7pm, performance ends at 9.30pm. Includes.

11 century when Innsbruck was at the centre of European culture and politics and Emperor Maximilian I based his Imperial Court here. Today you can enjoy its relaxing squares and vibrant shopping streets. B,D Day 5 Oberammergau We leave Austria and travel to the Oberammergau area to check into our overnight accommodation. Lunch will be at noon, ahead of the Passion Play which begins at 2.30pm*. After a break for dinner between 5pm and 8pm, the play continues until 10.30pm, when we will Hohenschwangau Castle transfer back to our accommodation. B,L,D Day 6 We leave after breakfast and head north through Germany arriving at our overnight hotel in Belgium this evening. B Day 7 Return home. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner * From 17th Aug-4th Oct, times for the play are as follows: performance begins at 1.30pm, dinner 4pm-7pm, performance ends at 9.30pm. Includes... 7 days from nights hotel (including one night in the Oberammergau area) with continental breakfast, 1 lunch & 4 evening meals Ticket for the Oberammergau Passion Play (see pages 4-7) Excursions & visits: 3 Fussen, Neuschwanstein & Hohenschwangau (castle entrances at extra cost) 3 Innsbruck FREE local joining points (call or visit our website for your nearest) Executive Tour Code: G7OBB Hotel Cat. D Cat. C Cat. B & Ticket (Ticket 2) (Ticket 1) (Ticket 1) Jul Sep Silver Service Tour Code: G7OBBV Hotel Cat. D Cat. C Cat. B & Ticket (Ticket 2) (Ticket 1) (Ticket 1) May Jun Jun Jun Aug Sep Oberammergau Passion Play Your Hotels You will stay for three nights at the 4-star Hotel Zum Mohren in the historical centre of Reutte, or similar. You will also stay for one night in the Oberammergau area, see page 6 for details of accommodation available. Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels. Hotel Zum Mohren, Reutte Luxuria Tour Code: G7OBBX Hotel Cat. D Cat. C Cat. B & Ticket (Ticket 2) (Ticket 1) (Ticket 1) Jun Aug Aug DEPOSITS: 1st 50pp to confirm booking 2nd 50pp payable on or before Feb rd 150pp payable on or before Feb th 300pp on or before Oct Balance 70 days before departure Optional excursions are at extra cost. Extras: travel insurance essential, see our website for details; single room supplement from 189 (Cat D), 199 (Cat C), 259 (Cat B). 11

Linderhof Palace Oberammergau and Bavaria s Fairy Tale Castles by Air Enjoy enchanting castles and breathtaking lakes combined with the convenience of flights from local U.K. airports.

D Day 2 Neuschwanstein Included excursion, as we visit the village of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig II s famous Neuschwanstein castle (entrance included).

12 Linderhof Palace Oberammergau and Bavaria s Fairy Tale Castles by Air Enjoy enchanting castles and breathtaking lakes combined with the convenience of flights from local U.K. airports. Day 1 Fly to Munich and then transfer to Reutte in Austria for a five-night stay. D Day 2 Neuschwanstein Included excursion, as we visit the village of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig II s famous Neuschwanstein castle (entrance included). Built in the 19th century, the fairy tale castle is dramatically perched on a hilltop. King Oberammergau Passion Play Ludwig encouraged plans for this German Gothic castle but unfortunately died before the end of its construction. The panoramic views from each side of the castle are truly breathtaking. B,D Please note: during the tour of Neuschwanstein Castle you will be required to climb 165 steps and descend 181. Day 3 Linderhof Palace Today s included excursion takes us across the German border to Schloss Linderhof, a castle of stunning beauty with superb landscaped gardens. Known as the 'Royal Villa' of Ludwig II, the palace originated as a hunting lodge belonging to his father, Maximilian II the 'Königshäuschen'. B,D Day 4 Chiemsee Today s optional excursion takes us to Chiemsee, Bavaria s largest lake, also known as the Bavarian Sea. We take a boat from the first class spa resort of Prien over to Herreninsel and to Herrenchiemsee, the largest and most expensive castle built by King Ludwig II. In 1873, Ludwig acquired Herreninsel as the location for his Royal Palace but the actual building work didn t start until From plans drawn by Georg Dollmann, the palace was built as a Temple of Versailles for King Louis XIV of France, whom the king greatly admired. Unfortunately, Ludwig never saw his Royal Palace finished and after his death in 1886, only the sections along the main axis, with their famous fountains and waterworks, were complete. Nowadays, a visit to the most famous part of the palace is the 98-metre long 'Hall of Mirrors' and a visit to the royal bed 12

chamber, in which no one ever slept, is also a must. B,D Day 5 Reutte Today we enjoy a day at leisure in Reutte.

B,D Day 6 Oberammergau We leave Austria and travel to the Oberammergau area to check into our overnight accommodation. Lunch will be at noon, ahead of the Passion Play which begins at 2.30pm*.

B,L,D Day 7 Transfer to Munich airport for your return flight to the U.K.

13 chamber, in which no one ever slept, is also a must. B,D Day 5 Reutte Today we enjoy a day at leisure in Reutte. For those with a head for heights, you may wish to take the cable car up the Hahnenkamm, or visit Burgenwelt Ehrenberg and the incredible suspension bridge. B,D Day 6 Oberammergau We leave Austria and travel to the Oberammergau area to check into our overnight accommodation. Lunch will be at noon, ahead of the Passion Play which begins at 2.30pm*. After a break Neuschwantstein Castle for dinner between 5pm and 8pm, the play continues until 10.30pm when we will transfer back to our accommodation. B,L,D Day 7 Transfer to Munich airport for your return flight to the U.K. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner * From 17th Aug-4th Oct, times for the play are as follows: performance begins at 1.30pm, dinner 4pm-7pm, performance ends at 9.30pm. 7 days from 1649 Includes... 6 nights hotel (including one night in the Oberammergau area) with continental breakfast, 1 lunch & 6 evening meals Ticket for the Oberammergau Passion Play (see pages 4-7) Return flights to Munich with one checked in suitcase Airport transfers in Germany Air-conditioned coach travel Excursions & visits: 3 Neuschwanstein & Linderhof (castle entrances at extra cost) Flights... Flights to/from Munich are available from Birmingham, Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester call or see our website for details. Herrenchiemsee Castle Your Hotels You will stay for five nights at the 4-star Hotel Zum Mohren in the historical centre of Reutte, or similar. You will also stay for one night in the Oberammergau area, see page 6 for details of accommodation available. Hotel Zum Mohren, Reutte Air Tour Code: KG7OB Hotel Cat. D Cat. C Cat. B & Ticket (Ticket 2) (Ticket 1) (Ticket 1) Jul Sep DEPOSITS: 1st 50pp to confirm booking 2nd 50pp payable on or before Feb rd 150pp payable on or before Feb th 300pp on or before Oct Balance 70 days before departure Optional excursions are at extra cost. Extras: travel insurance essential, see our website for details; single room supplement from 189 (Cat D), 199 (Cat C), 259 (Cat B); flight supplements where applicable. 13

Beautiful Lake Achensee Oberammergau and the Austrian Tyrol Enjoy amazing scenery, fantastic cities and time to explore the picturesque village of Oberammergau.

Day 2 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.

valley. We continue to the Mannheim area for our overnight stay.

14 Beautiful Lake Achensee Oberammergau and the Austrian Tyrol Enjoy amazing scenery, fantastic cities and time to explore the picturesque village of Oberammergau. Day 1 Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay. Day 2 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. After free time we continue along the Rhine Valley with the opportunity to enjoy an optional relaxing cruise along the river to admire the sedate scenery of the vineyards and castles that adorn the valley. We continue to the Mannheim area for our overnight stay. B,D Day 3 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Today, we start our journey south through Germany, calling at Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located on the Romantic Road. There will be free time here for sightseeing and shopping be sure to see the old town hall and its glockenspiel. We continue to Austria and to our hotel for a four-night stay. B,D Day 4 Salzburg Today, join our included excursion to the Sound of Music city, Salzburg. Here, 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 Cologne Painted houses in Oberammergau 14

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg the many pavement cafés. Our optional guided walking tour is also a wonderful way to discover sights and sounds that have made this delightful city so famous.

Here you have some free time to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. There is also the chance to enjoy a cruise on the lake and take in the picturesque views.

B,D Day 6 Kitzbühel Kitzbühel is perhaps one of the most fascinating towns in the Alps and is home to a stunning historical town centre, full of character and charm. Founded in the 9th century B.C.

15 Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg the many pavement cafés. 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 Day 5 Lake Achensee 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 enjoy a cruise on the lake and 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, take an optional ride on the rack and pinion railway from Seespitz to Jenbach which offers stunning views. B,D Day 6 Kitzbühel Kitzbühel is perhaps one of the most fascinating towns in the Alps and is home to a stunning historical town centre, full of character and charm. Founded in the 9th century B.C., Kitzbühel was originally a copper and silver mining centre before becoming the fashionable and prosperous winter resort it is today. Your Hotels There will be plenty of time to browse around the shops or watch the world go by from one of the many cafés. B,D Day 7 Oberammergau We leave Austria and travel to the Oberammergau area to check into our overnight accommodation. Lunch will be at noon, ahead of the Passion Play which begins at 2.30pm*. After a break for dinner between 5pm and 8pm, the play continues until 10.30pm, when we will transfer back to our accommodation. B,L,D Day 8 We leave after an early breakfast and head north into Germany arriving at our overnight hotel in Belgium this evening. B Day 9 Return home. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner * From 17th Aug-4th Oct, times for the play are as follows: performance begins at 1.30pm, dinner 4pm-7pm, performance ends at 9.30pm. You will stay for four nights in a 4-star hotel in the Austrian Tyrol, such as the Hotel Sonnschein in Niederau. You will also stay for one night in the Oberammergau area, see page 6 for details of accommodation available. Overnight stays in Belgium and in central Germany will be in city-style hotels. Hotel Sonnschein, Niederau 9 days from 1299 Includes... 8 nights hotel (including one night in the Oberammergau area) with continental breakfast, 1 lunch & 6 evening meals Ticket for the Oberammergau Passion Play (see pages 4-7) Excursions & visits: 3 Cologne & the Rhine Valley 3 Heidelberg 3 Innsbruck 3 Salzburg FREE local joining points (call or visit our website for your nearest) Silver Service Tour Code: G9OBTV Hotel Cat. D Cat. C Cat. B & Ticket (Ticket 2) (Ticket 1) (Ticket 1) Jun Luxuria Tour Code: G9OBTX Hotel Cat. D Cat. C Cat. B & Ticket (Ticket 2) (Ticket 1) (Ticket 1) Jul ,399 1,454 1,529 Aug ,449 1,504 1,579 DEPOSITS: 1st 50pp to confirm booking 2nd 50pp payable on or before Feb rd 150pp payable on or before Feb th 300pp on or before Oct Balance 70 days before departure Optional excursions are at extra cost. Extras: travel insurance essential, see our website for details; single room supplemen fromt 209 (Cat D), 219 (Cat C), 279 (Cat B). 15

Limone, Lake Garda Oberammergau and the Splendours of Lake Garda A fantastic tour taking in the delights of Germany, Bavaria, Austria and Italy, including Italy s largest lake, Lake Garda.

Day 2 Cologne & the Rhine Valley We leave Belgium and head to the city of Cologne with its splendid Gothic cathedral with twin spires that dominate the skyline view from the River Rhine.

the Valley. We continue to the Mannheim area for our overnight stay.

16 Limone, Lake Garda Oberammergau and the Splendours of Lake Garda A fantastic tour taking in the delights of Germany, Bavaria, Austria and Italy, including Italy s largest lake, Lake Garda. Day 1 Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay. Day 2 Cologne & the Rhine Valley We leave Belgium and head to the city of Cologne with its splendid Gothic cathedral with 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 join an optional relaxing 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 Heidelberg Day 3 Heidelberg Enjoy an included morning visit to the picturesque town of Heidelberg on the River Neckar, famed for its university dating back to 1386, castle and Old Town the Altstadt. After lunch, we head south to our accommodation in the Oberammergau area for a two-night stay, with time to relax ahead of tomorrow s spectacle. B,D Day 4 Oberammergau This morning, relax and soak up your surroundings. We will have lunch at noon, ahead of the Passion Play which begins at 2.30pm*. The play will end at 10.30pm, with a break for dinner between 5pm and 8pm. Oberammergau Passion Play We will transfer back to our accommodation after the performance. B,L,D Day 5 Innsbruck We leave after breakfast and head for the splendours of Lake Garda. En route to Lake Garda we call into Austria s 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 I used to watch the events in the square below. Leaving Innsbruck, we travel over the spectacular Brenner Pass into Italy to our hotel in Lake Garda for a five-night stay. B,D Day 6 Lake Garda A leisurely morning followed by an optional excursion to a local wine cantina to taste the local produce. This evening, you can enjoy an 16

Venice optional cruise across the lake to the pretty shore-side village of Limone. B,D Day 7 Verona Today, we include a visit to the charming city of Verona.

The many charms of Verona will be brought to life on our optional walking tour with a local guide who will reveal many fascinating stories behind the buildings and personalities of this fine historic

Enjoy the famous sights including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark s Square and the Doge s Palace.

17 Venice optional cruise across the lake to the pretty shore-side village of Limone. B,D Day 7 Verona Today, we include a visit to the charming city of Verona. Famed as the home of Romeo and Juliet, Verona also boasts the impressive amphitheatre where the opera festival takes place each year. The many charms of Verona will be brought to life on our optional walking tour with a local guide who will reveal many fascinating stories behind the buildings and personalities of this fine historic town. B,D Day 8 Venice No time in this part of Italy is complete without a visit to Venice. Join our optional excursion to this city of canals, gondolas and palaces. Enjoy the famous sights including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark s Square and the Doge s Palace. For a different view over St Mark s Square, enjoy our optional lagoon cruise as we sail past Guidecca Island and Venice s Lido resort made famous by the Your Hotels International Film Festival. B,D Day 9 Villages of Lake Garda It s our final day in Lake Garda and there s so much to see and do around the lake. Our optional lake tour will stop at some of the most picturesque villages, including Sirmione from where we take a short boat trip. B,D Day 10 We leave after breakfast and enjoy a leisurely drive through the Alps to the Lucerne area of Switzerland for an overnight stay. B,D Day 11 We head north, crossing the French border, arriving at our overnight hotel in northern France this evening. B Day 12 Return home. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner * From 17th Aug-4th Oct, times for the play are as follows: performance begins at 1.30pm, dinner 4pm-7pm, performance ends at 9.30pm. You will stay for five nights at a 3-star hotel on Lake Garda, such as the Club Hotel La Vela in Torbole sul Garda. You will also stay for two nights in the Oberammergau area, see page 6 for details of accommodation available. Overnight stays in Belgium, northern France and Germany will be in city-style hotels and in Switzerland, you will stay in a tourist-style hotel. Club Hotel La Vela 12 days from 1649 Includes nights hotel (including two nights in the Oberammergau area) with continental breakfast, 1 lunch & 9 evening meals Ticket for the Oberammergau Passion Play (see pages 4-7) Excursions & visits: 3 Cologne & the Rhine Valley 3 Heidelberg 3 Innsbruck 3 Verona FREE local joining points (call or visit our website for your nearest) Silver Service Tour Code: G12OBGV Hotel Cat. D Cat. C Cat. B & Ticket (Ticket 2) (Ticket 1) (Ticket 1) Jun ,699 1,779 1,869 Jul ,699 1,779 1,869 Aug ,749 1,829 1,919 Sep ,649 1,729 1,819 Luxuria Tour Code: G12OBGX Hotel Cat. D Cat. C Cat. B & Ticket (Ticket 2) (Ticket 1) (Ticket 1) Jul DEPOSITS: 1st 50pp to confirm booking 2nd 50pp payable on or before Feb rd 150pp payable on or before Feb th 300pp on or before Oct Balance 70 days before departure Optional excursions are at extra cost. Extras: travel insurance essential, see our website for details; single room supplement from 339 (Cat D), 349 (Cat C), 379 (Cat B). 17

St. Peter s, Vatican City Oberammergau, Rome, The Vatican & Assisi A fantastic tour exploring the splendours of some of Italy s finest gems, with a day to visit Rome and The Vatican.

B,D Day 3 Pisa We continue through Italy, making a call into Pisa where you can view the famous leaning tower before continuing to the spa town of Chianciano Terme, located in the wineproducing area

B,D Pisa Day 4 Tuscan Countryside Today we offer an included excursion around the Tuscan countryside, with stops in the wine towns of Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino.

18 St. Peter s, Vatican City Oberammergau, Rome, The Vatican & Assisi A fantastic tour exploring the splendours of some of Italy s finest gems, with a day to visit Rome and The Vatican. Day 1 Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to northern France for an overnight stay. Day 2 We travel south to the Cremona area in northern Italy for an overnight stay. B,D Day 3 Pisa We continue through Italy, making a call into Pisa where you can view the famous leaning tower before continuing to the spa town of Chianciano Terme, located in the wineproducing area of Umbria, about 80 miles north of Rome where we stay for five nights. B,D Pisa Day 4 Tuscan Countryside Today we offer an included excursion around the Tuscan countryside, with stops in the wine towns of Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino. B,D Day 5 Rome & The Vatican An included full-day visit to Rome and The Vatican City. We begin in The Vatican, where you can discover the treasures of St. Peter s Square, where some of the most important Papal ceremonies take place. Perhaps visit the Sistine Chapel to take in the awe-inspiring frescoes (entrance at extra cost). Afterwards, enjoy free time in Rome, or why not join our optional guided sightseeing tour by coach and on foot to take in the sights such as the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, the Piazza Venezia and much more. B,D Day 6 Siena After a leisurely morning, join our optional afternoon excursion to Siena. No visit to Italy is complete without seeing this beautiful city. Discover the Piazza del Campo, claimed to be perhaps the most attractive in Europe and wander the maze of narrow medieval streets. B,D Florence Day 7 Assisi Today we have an included visit to Assisi, known for the famous Basilica, where St. Francis is buried and one of the greatest Christian shrines in the world. B,D Day 8 Florence We leave Chianciano and call into Florence, where you will have some free time to relax and explore this marvellous city with its culture, art and outstanding Renaissance architecture. In the afternoon, we continue north to Lake Garda, our base for the next two nights. B,D Day 9 Lake Garda A day to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of life around this beautiful lake. Alternatively, join our optional guided tour visiting some of the local villages which sit on the shores of the lake, with 18

a backdrop of mountains rising from the shore side.

the Oberammergau area for a two-night stay. Enjoy a relaxing evening ahead of tomorrow s spectacle. B,D Day 11 Oberammergau This morning, enjoy free time in the environs of Oberammergau.

30pm, when we will transfer back to our accommodation.

19 a backdrop of mountains rising from the shore side. B,D Day 10 We leave Lake Garda and travel north over the spectacular Brenner Pass from Italy into Austria, then through the mountain pass into Bavaria, arriving late afternoon at our accommodation in the Oberammergau area for a two-night stay. Enjoy a relaxing evening ahead of tomorrow s spectacle. B,D Day 11 Oberammergau This morning, enjoy free time in the environs of Oberammergau. Lunch will be at noon before the start of the Passion Play at 2.30pm*. After a break for dinner between 5pm and 8pm, the play will continue until 10.30pm, when we will transfer back to our accommodation. B,L,D Day 12 Rothenburg ob de Tauber We leave Oberammergau after breakfast and travel north through Germany along the Romantic Road, calling into Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Germany s best preserved medieval towns. Enjoy free time to relax before we continue to our hotel in the Mannheim area for an overnight stay. B,D Day 13 The Rhine Valley Our route takes us through the picturesque Rhine Valley. Our first call is at Rüdesheim on the banks of the river. The heart of the old town is the Drosselgasse, a narrow cobbled street with restaurants and wine taverns. As we venture north Assisi Oberammergau Passion Play along the valley, you will have the chance to join an optional relaxing sightseeing cruise taking in the views from the river. Continue to our overnight hotel in Belgium. B Day 14 Return home. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner * From 17th Aug-4th Oct, times for the play are as follows: performance begins at 1.30pm, dinner 4pm-7pm, performance ends at 9.30pm. Your Hotels You will stay for five nights in Chianciano Terme at a hotel such as the 3-star Hotel Mizar, or similar. In Lake Garda you will stay for two nights at a 3-star hotel. You will also stay for two nights in the Oberammergau area, see page 6 for details of accommodation available. Overnight stays in Belgium, northern France, northern Italy and central Germany will be in city-style hotels. 14 days from 1849 Includes nights hotel (including two nights in the Oberammergau area) with continental breakfast, 1 lunch & 11 evening meals Ticket for the Oberammergau Passion Play (see pages 4-7) Excursions & visits: 3 Pisa 3 Tuscan Countryside 3 Rome & The Vatican 3 Assisi 3 Florence 3 Rothenburg ob de Tauber 3 Rüdesheim FREE local joining points (call or visit our website for your nearest) Silver Service Tour Code: G14OBRV Hotel Cat. D Cat. C Cat. B & Ticket (Ticket 2) (Ticket 1) (Ticket 1) Jul Sep Luxuria Tour Code: G14OBRX Hotel Cat. D Cat. C Cat. B & Ticket (Ticket 2) (Ticket 1) (Ticket 1) Jun DEPOSITS: 1st 50pp to confirm booking 2nd 50pp payable on or before Feb rd 150pp payable on or before Feb th 300pp on or before Oct Balance 70 days before departure Optional excursions are at extra cost. Extras: travel insurance essential, see our website for details; single room supplement from 359 (Cat D), 369 (Cat C), 399 (Cat B). 19

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