OBERAMMERGAU 2020 A ONCE-IN-A-DECADE EXPERIENCE!

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1 OBERAMMERGAU 00 A ONCE-IN-A-DECADE EXPERIENCE! BOOK SPACE NOW! Now on Sale Oberammergau Passion Play 00! The quaint Bavarian village of Oberammergau is world famous for the spectacular Passion Play performed by its residents just once every 0 years. Keeping a pledge made nearly 400 years ago, this re-enactment of the crucifixion of Christ preserves the health and well-being of Oberammergau s residents to this day and is regarded as the most important passion play in the world. Globus will once again lead the way in bringing the legendary Oberammergau experience to travellers. For this 00 event, we will offer a variety of special vacations that include the Passion Play experience. When you book with Globus, you will be seated in a premier location, providing you with the best Passion Play experience. So, whether it s an extended family looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience or a church group looking to connect and reflect on their faith, Oberammergau offers an experience that will send you and your group back enchanted and excited. With almost 90 years of recognized worldwide excellence, Globus is a company you can trust, providing you with a seamless vacation, piece of mind and an incredible Passion Play experience. CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING 4 PACKAGES: > Munich, Salzburg & Vienna with Oberammergau p. > Bavarian Highlights with Oberammergau p. 3 > Imprerial Splendors with Oberammergau p. 4 > The Best of Switzerland & Oberammergau p. 5 > The Best of Austria & Switzerland with Oberammergau.. p. 6 > German Vista with Oberammergau p. 7 > Top of Switzerland & Oberammergau p. 8 > German Highlights with Oberammergau p. 9 > Spectacular Switzerland with Oberammergau p. 0 > Catholic Central Europe with Oberammergau p. > Grand Catholic Italy with Oberammergau p. > Shrines of Alpine Europe & Oberammergau p. 3 > The European Reformation with Oberammergau p. 4 > Romantic Rhine with Oberammergau p. 5 Reserve your space today! FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK, CONTACT YOUR PREFERRED TRAVEL AGENT.

2 OBERAMMERGAU 00 Munich Mondsee Danube River Vienna 3 SLOVAKIA Bratislava Oberammergau Salzburg Neuschwanstein Berchtesgaden Innsbruck MUNICH, SALZBURG & VIENNA WITH OBERAMMERGAU * 8 DAYS DAY ARRIVE IN MUNICH,. Welcome to Munich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) DAY MUNICH-OBERAMMERGAU. Germany s Secret Capital comes alive during an orientation featuring the Olympic Stadium,,000-foothigh Olympic Tower, and MARIENPLATZ, in the historic heart of the city. A comfortable drive brings you to picturesque Oberammergau. The afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 0 years and performed by the people of Oberammergau. (B,D) DAY 3 OBERAMMERGAU NEUSCHWANSTEIN INNSBRUCK, SALZBURG. Drive into the garden-like landscapes of the Bavarian Alps and visit King Ludwig s NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, which famously inspired Walt Disney. Enjoy magnificent views of the Alps from high up, then continue to Innsbruck in the Tyrolean mountains for a walk through the quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian s GOLDEN ROOF. Time to shop for crystal, for which Innsbruck is famous, before continuing to Mozart s hometown of Salzburg. (B,D) DAY 4 SALZBURG. This morning, you may wish to join an optional excursion to spectacular Berchtesgaden and Hitler s Eagle s Nest. Back in Salzburg, follow your Local Guide for a walking tour through the historic centre. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, St. Peter s Monastery, and magnificent RESIDENZ SQUARE, where some scenes of The Sound of Music movie were filmed. Also, visit MOZART S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse. (B) DAY 5 SALZBURG MONDSEE VIENNA. Visit the PARISH CHURCH in Mondsee, which was used for the wedding scenes in The Sound of Music. Enjoy a leisurely DANUBE CRUISE along the most scenic section of the river and have Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake). Arrive in Vienna, once the centre of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Tonight, you may wish to join an optional Heurigen evening. (B) DAY 6 VIENNA. Guided sightseeing features a visit to Belvedere Palace with its famous Klimt collection, a drive along the Ringstrasse, passing the State Opera House, and a stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards, famous HELDENPLATZ, and awesome St. Stephen s Cathedral. Time to savour Sachertorte and watch the jolly crowd in one of Vienna s famous coffee houses, or choose from our exciting optional activities. (B) DAY 7 AT LEISURE IN VIENNA. For those who wish to see it all, there is a chance to join an interesting optional excursion to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Later, a unique feature: enjoy a private visit of SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE, followed by a farewell dinner and a classical music concert, the best way to say auf Wiedersehen, Wien. (B,D) DAY 8 VIENNA. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Tour RTO* Prices from $3,59 to $3,559 CAD, per person, double occupancy, tax included. /

3 OBERAMMERGAU 00 Bamberg Bayreuth Nuremberg Rothenburg Stuttgart Regensburg Black Forest Lake Constance Munich Oberammergau Füssen Bavarian Area Alps Neuschwanstein BARVARIAN HIGHLIGHTS WITH OBERAMMERGAU * 9 DAYS DAY ARRIVE IN MUNICH,. Time to rest or to start exploring the lively Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) DAY MUNICH REGENSBURG. Sightseeing with a Local Guide of Germany s Secret Capital features the Olympic Stadium, built for the 97 Olympics; the,000-foot-high Olympic Tower; and Königsplatz, used for Nazi rallies during World War II. Drive along the Ludwigstrasse, and see the Bavarian Arch of Triumph and Field Marshall Hall. Also, visit lively MARIENPLATZ with the old and new Town Halls and the gothic Frauenkirche. Arrive in Regensburg, and meet your Local Guide for a walking tour, featuring the Stone Bridge, the oldest preserved bridge of its kind in Germany; the Porta Pretoria, built in the nd century by Emperor Marcus Aurelius; and St. Peter s Cathedral. Next, board the Swarovski crystal boat for a CRUISE on the Danube River. You cannot leave Regensburg without tasting a medieval hot dog at the Historic Sausage Kitchen. (B) DAY 3 REGENSBURG NUREMBERG. Visit the THURN UND TAXIS PALACE, a former Benedictine monastery that was converted into the residence of the Princes of Thurn und Taxis in 8. This family started the first large-scale postal service in Europe in the 5th century. Continue to Nuremberg, known for its children s toys and gingerbread. Admire the impressive medieval ramparts as you walk through the pedestrian area of the charming Old Town and see St. Sebald Church, painstakingly reconstructed as a monument to peace from the rubble of near-total wartime destruction. Also, admire the Schöner Brunnen, a 4th-century fountain dedicated to the Holy Roman Empire. It is said that it brings good luck to spin the two brass rings. (B) DAY 4 NUREMBERG. EXCURSION TO BAYREUTH & BAMBERG. Look forward to an exciting day. First, stop in Bayreuth for an orientation of this city of festival fame. Richard Wagner came to Bayreuth in 87 and was not satisfied with the existing 8th-century theatre, the Markgräfliches Opernhaus, so he had a new one built. Today, the festival hall is used exclusively for the Bayreuth Festival, and only works by Wagner are performed there. Continue to picturesque Bamberg, the city with the largest historical centre in Germany and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste smoked beer, a type of beer with a distinctive smoke flavour imparted by using malted barley dried over an open flame. Later, enjoy a guided walk along the cobblestone streets and admire the architecture of the houses. Return to Nuremberg. (B) DAY 5 NUREMBERG ROTHENBURG STUTTGART BLACK FOREST. A short drive delivers you to medieval Rothenburg with its ramparts and towers, cobblestone lanes, and 6th-century houses. Hear how the town survived the Thirty Years War, and shop for Christmas ornaments. On to Stuttgart for an exciting visit to the MERCEDES- BENZ MUSEUM. Then, enter the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), home of the cuckoo clock. (B,D) DAY 6 BLACK FOREST LAKE CONSTANCE FÜSSEN AREA. Enjoy a scenic drive this morning to sparkling Lake Constance. Next, continue to the Bavarian Alps for your overnight stay. (B) DAY 7 FÜSSEN AREA-NEUSCHWANSTEIN-OBERAMMERGAU. This morning, visit King Ludwig s magnificent NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, one of Germany s most famous castles and the inspiration for Walt Disney s Sleeping Beauty castle at his theme park. Follow your Local Guide through this fairytale castle on its craggy outcrop high above a sparkling lake. Also, visit the MUSEUM OF THE BAVARIAN KINGS and enjoy a HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDE. The afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 0 years and performed by the people of Oberammergau. (B,D) DAY 8 OBERAMMERGAU MUNICH. A leisurely morning with the possibility to join an optional excursion to visit King Ludwig s Linderhof Castle. This afternoon, you can return to Marienplatz and explore its many enticing shops. Tonight, a farewell dinner awaits you at one of Munich s lively restaurants to say auf Wiedersehen! (B,D) DAY 9 MUNICH. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Tour ZEO* Prices from $3,599 to $3,649 CAD, per person, double occupancy, tax included. /3

4 OBERAMMERGAU 00 Prague CZECH REPUBLIC Moravia SLOVAKIA Munich Danube River Vienna Bratislava Salzburg Budapest Oberammergau Lake District HUNGARY IMPERIAL SPLENDORS WITH OBERAMMERGAU * DAYS DAY ARRIVE IN MUNICH,. Welcome to Munich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) DAY MUNICH PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Germany s Secret Capital comes alive during an orientation featuring the Olympic Stadium,,000-foot-high Olympic Tower, and MARIENPLATZ, in the historic heart of the city. Later, head for the Czech border in the Bohemian Forest and travel to Prague, the Golden City. This evening, why not join an optional outing to explore Prague by night? (B,D) DAY 3 PRAGUE. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide reveals why Prague is considered one of Europe s most attractive capitals. Visit the,000-year-old HRADČANY CASTLE GROUNDS. Also, see St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Town, the Jewish ghetto, and the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, once the envy of all Europe. Exciting optional excursions are available to make the most of your stay. (B) DAY 4 PRAGUE BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA BUDAPEST, HUNGARY. Continue to Moravia, where Napoleon established his headquarters during the Battle of Austerlitz, and then arrive in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, for an orientation of this town. Then, follow the course of the Danube River to Budapest. (B,D) DAY 5 BUDAPEST. Your Local Guide takes you through Eastern Europe s most cosmopolitan city. See elegant Andrassy Avenue, the Thermal Baths, and the world s second-largest Jewish synagogue. From the lacy lookout towers of Fishermen s Bastion, enjoy a panoramic view of the sprawling city. Then, visit the 3th-century MATTHIAS CORONATION CHURCH and Heroes Square. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, a delectable optional Hungarian specialty dinner can be arranged. (B) DAY 6 BUDAPEST VIENNA,. This morning, drive through the Hungarian plains to Vienna, once the centre of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start your afternoon sightseeing with a drive along the elegant Ringstrasse. Pass the impressive State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN S CATHEDRAL. (B) DAY 7 AT LEISURE IN VIENNA. Today is your chance to join exciting optional excursions, such as to the Vienna Woods, historic Schönbrunn Palace, a concert in one of Vienna s concert halls, or to just explore this magnificent city on your own. (B) DAY 8 VIENNA SALZBURG. Enjoy a leisurely DANUBE CRUISE along the most scenic section of the river and have Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake). Then, drive through the lovely Salzkammergut Lakeland to picturesque Salzburg. On arrival, meet your Local Guide for a walking tour through the historical centre. Admire MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, St. Peter s Monastery, and magnificent RESIDENZ SQUARE, where some scenes of The Sound of Music movie were filmed, and take pictures of Mozart s birthplace in the charming Getreidegasse. A special dinner at St. Peter Stiftskeller awaits you. (B,D) DAY 9 SALZBURG OBERAMMERGAU,. This morning, you may wish to join the optional excursion to Berchtesgaden before continuing to picturesque Oberammergau. (B,D) DAY 0 OBERAMMERGAU. The afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 0 years and performed by the people of Oberammergau. (B,L,D) DAY OBERAMMERGAU MUNICH. Return to Munich. The best way to say auf Wiedersehen is with a visit to the famous HOFBRÄUHAUS, Munich s best-known beer hall, dating back to 589, followed by a farewell dinner at the hotel. (B,D) DAY MUNICH. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Tour RSO* Prices from $4,449 to $4,489 CAD, per person, double occupancy, tax included. /4

5 OBERAMMERGAU 00 Munich Berne Brünig Pass Zurich LIECHTENSTEIN Lucerne Vaduz Mount Pilatus Oberammergau Innsbruck SWITZERLAND THE BEST OF SWITZERLAND & OBERAMMERGAU * DAYS Lake Geneva Rhône Valley Täsch Zermatt Simplon Pass Stresa Julier Pass St. Moritz Engadine Lugano Lake Como ITALY DAY ARRIVE IN ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND. Welcome to Zürich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) DAY ZÜRICH VADUZ, LIECHTENSTEIN ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND. Enjoy an orientation walk of Zürich s well-preserved OLD TOWN with its medieval guild houses, and taste the traditional CHOCOLATE PRALINES at the famous Sprüngli Confectionery. Next, a scenic drive following Lake Zürich and Lake Walen through the high Alps to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. After a break in its capital, Vaduz, ascend the Rhine Valley into the mountainous Grisons, a canton where three of the country s four languages are spoken. The 7,504-foot Julier Pass, an important Alpine road since Roman times, leads to the Engadine. This valley is considered by many as the most beautiful mountain area in the world, with deep-blue lakes, airy larch forests that turn golden in the fall, mountain peaks exceeding,000 feet, and quaint villages with massive white stone houses in the characteristic Grisons style. Arrive in the afternoon in ritzy St. Moritz. (B,D) DAY 3 ST. MORITZ LAKE COMO, ITALY LUGANO, SWITZERLAND. A gradual change of scenery as you descend towards the enchanting shores of Italy s Lake Como and continue on to the southern tip of Switzerland. The vegetation south of the Alps is Mediterranean: chestnut groves, vineyards, and olive and fig trees make you forget that earlier today you were within walking distance of glaciers. An afternoon arrival in the popular subtropical resort town of Lugano allows time for shopping under the arcades of Via Nassa or an espresso on flowerfestooned Piazza Riforma. To truly appreciate splendid Lake Lugano, an exciting optional boat ride is available, followed by dinner at a traditional grotto restaurant. (B) DAY 4 LUGANO STRESA, ITALY TÄSCH, SWITZERLAND ZERMATT. Travel from Lake Lugano to the Italian shore of Lake Maggiore for a break in elegant Stresa. An optional boat ride to enchanting Isola Bella can be arranged. Continue over lofty Simplon Pass into the Swiss Valais, an area renowned for its excellent wines and great mountain resorts. To reach the most famous of them, leave the coach behind in Täsch and board a MOUNTAIN TRAIN to climb the last few miles up to car-free Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the Matterhorn. (B) DAY 5 ZERMATT LAKE GENEVA. This morning, you can join an exciting optional excursion to Klein Matterhorn for spectacular views of the surrounding Alps. Later, motor through the vineyards and apricot groves of the lower Rhône Valley and arrive at beautiful Lake Geneva for your overnight stay. (B,D) DAY 6 LAKE GENEVA BERNE LUCERNE. In the stately capital of Berne, your guided tour starts at BEAR PARK, followed by a panoramic view of the city from the Rose Garden. Next, enjoy a walking tour through the beautifully preserved medieval Old Town. Witness the hourly parade of painted figures at the Clock Tower and take your pictures of ornate, flower-adorned fountains. The highlight of the day is a special lunch at a traditional Swiss WORKING FARM, to give you a chance to see how people in Switzerland live in the rural area of Switzerland. Continue over Brünig Pass to picturesque Lucerne. An optional dinner excursion to a folklore party with yodeling is available for a first-hand impression of Alpine merrymaking. (B,L) DAY 7 LUCERNE. On your walking tour this morning, admire Thorwaldsen s impressive LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution, and the ornate patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit church. Afterwards, another true Swiss experience: a trip to the top of Mount Pilatus, the Guard of Lucerne, where you get a special SOUVENIR CAP to always remember this experience! Tonight, a special dinner awaits you at your hotel. (B,D) DAY 8 LUCERNE ZÜRICH INNSBRUCK, MUNICH,. A comfortable drive brings you via Zürich to Innsbruck in the Tyrolean mountains. Enjoy a walk through the Old Town to see the GOLDEN ROOF and time to shop for crystal for which the city is famous. Then, continue to Munich, capital of Bavaria. (B) Day 9 MUNICH-OBERAMMERGAU. Germany s Secret Capital comes alive during an orientation featuring the Olympic Stadium,,000-foothigh Olympic Tower, and MARIENPLATZ, in the historic heart of the city. Then, drive to picturesque Oberammergau. (B,D) Day 0 OBERAMMERGAU. The afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 0 years and performed by the people of Oberammergau. (B,L,D) Day OBERAMMERGAU-MUNICH. Return to Munich with time to explore on your own. (B) Day MUNICH. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Tour ZGO* Prices from $5,449 to $5,489 CAD, per person, double occupancy, tax included. /5

6 OBERAMMERGAU 00 Danube River THE BEST OF & SWITZERLAND WITH OBERAMMERGAU * 4 DAYS Munich Salzburg Oberammergau Berchtesgaden Interlaken Berne Lucerne Innsbruck SWITZERLAND Chur Chillon Täsch St. Moritz Castle Zermatt Mondsee Melk Vienna DAY ARRIVE IN VIENNA,. Welcome to Vienna! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a special welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) DAY VIENNA. Start your guided sightseeing with a visit to magnificent SCHÖNBRUNN PALACE. Then, drive along the Ringstrasse, pass the State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards, famous HELDENPLATZ, and awesome St. Stephen s Cathedral. Balance of the day is at leisure and you can choose from our exciting optional excursions to enhance your stay. (B) DAY 3 VIENNA MELK MONDSEE SALZBURG. Enjoy a leisurely DANUBE CRUISE along the prettiest part of the river. Afterwards, catch glimpses of historic Melk Abbey, and continue through the romantic Salzkammergut lakeland, made famous in The Sound of Music movie. Stop in Mondsee to visit the PARISH CHURCH, which was used for the wedding scenes in the film, and continue to Salzburg. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, St. Peter s Monastery, and magnificent RESIDENZ SQUARE, where some scenes of The Sound of Music movie were also filmed. Also, take pictures of Mozart s birthplace in the charming Getreidegasse. A special dinner and Salzburger Nockerl (sweet dessert soufflé) has been prepared for you at the famous St. Peter Stiftskeller restaurant. (B,D) DAY 4 AT LEISURE IN SALZBURG. Today is your chance to join an optional excursion to spectacular Berchtesgaden and Hitler s Eagle s Nest. (B) DAY 5 SALZBURG ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND. A scenic day! Via the Tyrolean Alps enter the Swiss Engadine, considered by many as the most beautiful mountain area in the world with its deep-blue lakes, airy larch forests that turn golden in the fall, mountain peaks exceeding,000 feet, and quaint villages with massive white stone houses in the characteristic Grisons style. The rest of the day is at leisure in ritzy St. Moritz. (B,D) DAY 6 ST. MORITZ CHUR TÄSCH ZERMATT. Drive through exhilarating Alpine scenery. At Chur, board the first-class panoramic coach of the world-famous GLACIER EXPRESS TRAIN, which connects two of Switzerland s most famous skiing areas: St. Moritz and Zermatt. Enjoy your first-class ride with panorama windows and admire thundering waterfalls, impressive peaks, glacial ice fields, and tiny villages as you pass through the Valais, a region known for its great mountain resorts and excellent wines. Lunch will be served on the train. This afternoon, you are in Zermatt, a picturesque cluster of rustic chalets beneath the majestic Matterhorn. (B,L) DAY 7 AT LEISURE IN ZERMATT. An entire day at leisure gives you the possibility to join a spectacular optional excursion to the Klein Matterhorn for breathtaking panoramic views of the Matterhorn and the Alps. (B,D) DAY 8 ZERMATT BERNE. Board the MOUNTAIN TRAIN to Täsch and motor through the lower Rhône Valley to the shores of Lake Geneva. Here, enjoy a highlight visit to CHILLON CASTLE, the th-century water fortress immortalized by poet Lord Byron. Arrive in Berne for your overnight stay. (B) DAY 9 BERNE INTERLAKEN LUCERNE. Your guided tour starts with a stop at the Rose Garden for a panoramic view of the city. Walk through the beautifully preserved medieval Old Town, witness the hourly parade of painted figures at the Clock Tower and marvel at the ornate, flower-adorned fountains. Stop at BEAR PARK, symbol for the name of the town. Next is Interlaken, where you can take pictures of the towering Jungfrau, then continue across Brünig Pass to picturesque Lucerne. An optional evening is available at a folklore party with yodeling and alphorn blowing for a firsthand impression of Alpine merrymaking. (B) DAY 0 LUCERNE. On your walking tour this morning, admire Thorwaldsen s impressive LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the fallen Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution, and the ornate patrician houses of the walled Old Town. Then, cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit church. Afterwards, shop for watches, and you may wish to join an optional excursion to Mount Pilatus. This evening, enjoy a PRIVATE BOAT CRUISE on the fjord-like lake, followed by a special dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) DAY LUCERNE INNSBRUCK,. A comfortable drive brings you to Innsbruck, the capital of crystal, in the Tyrolean mountains. Enjoy a pleasant walk through the Old Town to see the GOLDEN ROOF and time to shop for crystal and Tyrolean hats. (B) DAY INNSBRUCK-OBERAMMERGAU,. The afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 0 years and performed by the people of Oberammergau. (B,D) DAY 3 OBERAMMERGAU-MUNICH. Leave the Bavarian Alps and arrive in Munich, where Germany s Secret Capital comes alive during an orientation featuring the Olympic Stadium,,000-foot-high Olympic Tower, and MARIENPLATZ, in the historic heart of the city. (B) DAY 4 MUNICH. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Tour ZCO* Prices from $5,839 to $5,869 CAD, per person, double occupancy, tax included. /6

7 OBERAMMERGAU 00 Berlin Weimar Dresden Rothenburg Romantic Road Munich Neuschwanstein Oberammergau GERMAN VISTA WITH OBERAMMERGAU * 8 DAYS DAY ARRIVE IN BERLIN,. Time to rest or to start exploring the German capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) DAY BERLIN. Sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the elegant Ku damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, and the 0-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten Park. Visit the KAISER WILHEM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged tower, drive along Unter den Linden boulevard, and pass the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. (B) DAY 3 BERLIN DRESDEN. Arrive in Dresden, former capital of Saxony. Badly damaged by Allied bombing in February 945, the city has since been restored to its baroque splendour. During your guided walking tour, visit the Zwinger Palace COURTYARD to admire its impressive architecture; the magnificent baroque Semper Opera, originally built in 84, destroyed by fire, then destroyed by bombing, and finally restored in 985; and the newly rebuilt Frauenkirche. (B) DAY 4 DRESDEN WEIMAR ROTHENBURG. In Weimar, follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk through this pretty town. See the houses where great poets like Goethe and Schiller lived and the theatre where the Weimar Constitution was drafted. Highlight is an overnight stay in medieval Rothenburg with its ramparts and towers, cobblestone lanes, and 6th-century houses. Hear how the town survived the Thirty Years War, and shop for Christmas ornaments. (B) DAY 5 ROTHENBURG NEUSCHWANSTEIN. Drive along the scenic Romantic Road past small villages and towards the Bavarian Alps, where two of Bavaria s most famous castles are situated. Stay overnight in a charming hotel beautifully located between Hohenschwangau Castle, where King Ludwig spent much of his youth, and NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, which you will visit with a Local Guide. This castle became the most famous of all and was inspiration for Walt Disney s Sleeping Beauty castle. (B) DAY 6 NEUSCHWANSTEIN OBERAMMERGAU. Arrive in picturesque Oberammergau. The afternoon and evening are dedicated to the worldfamous PASSION PLAY, held every 0 years and performed by the people of Oberammergau. (B,D) DAY 7 OBERAMMERGAU-MUNICH. Drive to Munich where your orientation features a visit to MARIENPLATZ with its old and new Town Halls and the gothic Frauenkirche. In the evening, a farewell dinner at a lively Biergarten is the best way to celebrate the success of your German vacation. (B,D) DAY 8 MUNICH. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Tour ZBO* Prices from $,999 to $3,039 CAD, per person, double occupancy, tax included /7

8 OBERAMMERGAU 00 Munich Emmental Valley Affoltern Interlaken Jungfraujoch Zurich Lucerne Ballenberg Brienz SWITZERLAND Oberammergau Innsbruck TOP OF SWITZERLAND & OBERAMMERGAU * 9 DAYS DAY ARRIVE IN ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND. Welcome to Zürich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) DAY ZÜRICH EMMENTAL VALLEY INTERLAKEN AREA. Enjoy an orientation walk of Zürich s well-preserved OLD TOWN with its medieval guild houses before continuing to the Emmental Valley to visit the SCHAUKäSEREI AFFOLTERN. Try out the locally produced cheese, and enjoy a light lunch. A scenic drive brings you to Interlaken. The town s unique location, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and surrounded by the world-famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, guarantees spectacular views. (B,L) DAY 3 INTERLAKEN. EXCURSION TO THE JUNGFRAU. An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. At an amazing,33 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe s highest railway station. Jungfrau s 3,64- foot summit was first ascended in 8 and the rack railway was opened in 9. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the Alpine Sensation, the Panorama 360 Experience, the ICE PALACE, and take the elevator to the Sphinx Observatory. Also, receive your Jungfrau Passport as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the Top of Europe by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day. (B) DAY 4 INTERLAKEN BRIENZ BALLENBERG LUCERNE. Drive to Brienz, beautifully located on the turquoise-coloured lake. Visit the interesting WOODCARVING MUSEUM, and walk through the romantic Brunngasse, once awarded the title most beautiful street in Europe. Next is a visit to the fascinating open-air museum of Ballenberg with its centuries-old buildings from all parts of Switzerland. Arrive in picturebook Lucerne, where you will stay for the next two nights. Tonight, you may wish to join an optional dinner excursion to a folklore party with cheese fondue, yodeling, and alphorn blowing. (B) DAY 5 LUCERNE. On your walking tour this morning, admire Thorwaldsen s impressive LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution, and the ornate patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit church. Later, an exciting optional excursion is available to Mount Pilatus, the Guard of Lucerne, and this evening, a special dinner has been prepared for you. (B,D) DAY 6 LUCERNE INNSBRUCK, OBERAMMERGAU,. A comfortable drive brings you to Innsbruck in the Tyrolean mountains. Enjoy a walk through the Old Town to see the GOLDEN ROOF before arriving in picturesque Oberammergau. (B,D) Day 7 OBERAMMERGAU. The afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 0 years and performed by the people of Oberammergau. (B,L,D) Day 8 OBERAMMERGAU MUNICH. Arrive in Munich, where Germany s Secret Capital comes alive during an orientation featuring the Olympic Stadium,,000-foot-high Olympic Tower, and MARIENPLATZ, in the historic heart of the city. Your afternoon and evening are at leisure. You may wish to join one of our exciting optional excursions. (B) Day 9 MUNICH. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Tour ZIO* Prices from $4,859 to $4,899 CAD, per person, double occupancy, tax included. /8

9 OBERAMMERGAU 00 Potsdam Berlin Cologne Dresden Rhine River Frankfurt Bayreuth Rothenburg Nuremberg Heidelberg Romantic Road GERMAN HIGHLIGHTS WITH OBERAMMERGAU * DAYS Black Forest Munich Oberammergau Lindau Birnau Bavarian Alps Lake Constance Neuschwanstein DAY ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT,. Time to rest or to start exploring the bustling metropolis on the Main River. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions and leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner at Schwarzer Stern restaurant. (D) DAY FRANKFURT COLOGNE. A special treat at the very start of your journey through Germany is a romantic RHINE CRUISE along the most scenic section of the Rhine River, with castle-crested hills, terraced vineyards, pretty wine towns, and the Lorelei rock. Disembark and drive to Cologne to visit the awesome gothic CATHEDRAL. Its twin 55-foot towers, five naves, splendid stained-glass windows, and the shrine of the Three Holy Kings are eloquent testimony to the quality of medieval engineering and craftsmanship. Afterwards, enjoy a beer at the Cölner Hofbräu Früh, one of Cologne s famous breweries. (B) DAY 3 COLOGNE BERLIN. Ride the ICE TRAIN to Berlin, capital of reunited Germany, where sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the elegant Ku damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Palace, a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, and the 0-foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten Park. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged tower, drive along Unter den Linden boulevard, and pass the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. (B,D) DAY 4 AT LEISURE IN BERLIN. A full day at leisure gives you a chance to join one of our exciting optional excursions, such as to nearby Potsdam. (B) DAY 5 BERLIN DRESDEN. Arrive in Dresden, former capital of Saxony. Badly damaged by Allied bombing in February 945, the city has since been restored to its baroque splendour. During your orientation, see the Zwinger Palace COURTYARD to admire its impressive architecture; the magnificent baroque Semper Opera, originally built in 84, once destroyed by fire, then destroyed by bombing, and finally restored in 985; and the newly rebuilt Frauenkirche. (B) DAY 6 DRESDEN BAYREUTH NUREMBERG. Stop in Bayreuth for an orientation of this city of festival fame. Richard Wagner came to Bayreuth in 87 and was not satisfied with the existing 8th-century theatre, the Markgräfliches Opernhaus, so he had a new one built. Today, the festival hall is used exclusively for the Bayreuth Festival, and only works by Wagner are performed there. Continue to Nuremberg, the town of children s toys and gingerbread. Admire the impressive medieval ramparts and walk through the pedestrian area of the charming Old Town to St. Sebald Church, painstakingly reconstructed as a monument to peace from the rubble of near-total wartime destruction, and admire the Schöner Brunnen, a 4th-century fountain dedicated to the Holy Roman Empire. It is said that it brings good luck to spin the two brass rings. Then, have dinner at Bratwurst Röslein restaurant to taste the traditional Nürnberger Bratwürste. (B,D) DAY 7 NUREMBERG ROTHENBURG MUNICH. In medieval Rothenburg, admire its ramparts and towers, cobblestone lanes, and 6th-century houses. Hear how the town survived the Thirty Years War, and shop for Christmas ornaments, for which this pretty town is famous. Next is the Bavarian capital, Munich. Tonight, you may wish to join an exciting optional dinner outing. (B) DAY 8 MUNICH OBERAMMERGAU. Sightseeing with a Local Guide of Germany s Secret Capital features the Olympic Stadium, built for the 97 Olympics; the,000-foot-high Olympic Tower; and Königsplatz, used for Nazi rallies during World War II. Drive along the Ludwigstrasse, and see the Bavarian Arch of Triumph and Field Marshall Hall. Also, visit lively MARIENPLATZ with the old and the new Town Halls and the gothic Frauenkirche. In the late afternoon, drive to the romantic Passion Play town of Oberammergau. (B,D) DAY 9 OBERAMMERGAU. The afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every ten years and performed by the inhabitants of Oberammergau. (B,L,D) DAY 0 OBERAMMERGAU NEUSCHWANSTEIN LINDAU BIRNAU BLACK FOREST. Start today with a visit to King Ludwig s magnificent NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, which inspired Walt Disney. Follow your Local Guide through this fairytale castle on its craggy outcrop high above a sparkling lake. Then, continue along the panoramic German Alpine Road to the sunny northern shore of Lake Constance, Europe s largest freshwater reservoir. Visit the charming island of Lindau, then continue west and visit the baroque CHURCH at Birnau. Enter the lush Black Forest and enjoy an overnight stay. (B,D) DAY BLACK FOREST HEIDELBERG FRANKFURT. This morning, drive deeper into the Black Forest, then stop for a WOODCARVING DEMONSTRATION and Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest cake). Arrive in Heidelberg, Germany s oldest university town, of Student Prince fame. Time to stroll around the Old Town, then ride the FUNICULAR up the hill and visit the red-walled CASTLE, where the GREAT VAT, a 58,000-gallon 8th-century wine cask, attracts particular attention. Return to Frankfurt, where a farewell dinner has been prepared to say auf Wiedersehen! (B,D DAY FRANKFURT. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Tour ZDO* Prices from $4,769 to $4,809 CAD, per person, double occupancy, tax included. /9

10 OBERAMMERGAU 00 FRANCE Munich SPECTACULAR SWITZERLAND WITH OBERAMMERGAU * DAYS Geneva Jura Mountains Biel/Bienne Neuchâtel Simmen Valley Broc Gruyère Gruyères Area town Gstaad Évian-les-Bains Berne Emmental Valley Interlaken Area Jungfraujoch Zurich Lucerne SWITZERLAND Oberammergau Innsbruck DAY ARRIVE IN ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND. Welcome to Zürich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) DAY ZÜRICH BIEL/BIENNE NEUCHÂTEL GENEVA. Enjoy an orientation walk of Zürich s OLD TOWN, Switzerland s centre of banking and commerce. Then, leave Zürich and start your Swiss adventure. You ll quickly discover that Switzerland isn t just home to the Alps, but also to some of the most beautiful lakes. First, stop at the foot of the Jura Mountains in the picturesque town of Biel, known as Bienne by French-speaking Swiss and famous for watch-making, and explore the HISTORICAL CENTRE. Next, enjoy a scenic drive to lakeside Neuchâtel, dominated by the medieval cathedral and castle. Time to stroll along the lake promenade before continuing to stunning Geneva, the second-largest city in Switzerland, with its fantastic lakeside location and breathtaking panoramas of the Alps. (B) DAY 3 GENEVA. During your guided sightseeing see the elegant buildings that house many international organizations, including headquarters of the International Red Cross and many United Nations agencies. You will also hear about John Calvin, the French theologian who helped reform the church in Geneva in the mid-6th century, visit REFORMATION PARK with its International Monument to the Reformation and walk through the OLD TOWN to see St. Pierre Cathedral. Balance of the day is at leisure to further explore this fascinating city. An exciting optional lake cruise is available to make the most of your stay. (B) DAY 4 GENEVA ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE BROC GRUYÈRE AREA, SWITZERLAND. Enter France and follow Lake Geneva along the southern shore, stopping in the famous spa town of Évian-les- Bains, renowned for its mineral water and a popular holiday resort. A scenic drive returns you to Switzerland. Cross the Rhône, France s largest river, which flows into Lake Geneva. See the vineyards, where some of the best Swiss wines are produced, then leave this Swiss Riviera and continue to Gruyère. Visit the magnificent CASTLE. Walk through eight centuries of architecture, history, and culture, and enjoy lunch with local specialties and a traditional dessert of meringue and double crème. Then, stop in Broc for a visit to MAISON CAILLER chocolate factory to taste this delicious Swiss specialty. Continue to your comfortable hotel in nearby Charmey. (B,L,D) DAY 5 GRUYÈRE AREA GSTAAD INTERLAKEN AREA.Leave the Gruyère area and enjoy a scenic drive to Gstaad, one of Switzerland s most popular ski resorts, for an orientation of this pretty place. Then, continue to Interlaken. The town s unique location, settled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and surrounded by the world-famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, guarantees spectacular views. Later, arrive at your charming hotel in Grindelwald and look forward to tomorrow s included highlight: the Jungfrau excursion! (B) DAY 6 INTERLAKEN AREA. EXCURSION TO THE JUNGFRAU MASSIF. An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. At an amazing,33 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe s highest railway station. Jungfrau s 3,64-foot summit was first ascended in 8 and the rack railway was opened in 9. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the Alpine Sensation, the Panorama 360 Experience, the ICE PALACE, and take the elevator to the Sphinx Oberservatory. Also, receive your JUNGFRAU PASSPORT as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the Top of Europe by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day. (B,D) DAY 7 INTERLAKEN AREA BERNE LUCERNE. Arrive in the stately capital of Berne. See BEAR PARK, enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the Rose Garden, and the OLD TOWN with its Clock Tower and ornate, flower-adorned fountains. Leave the Berner Oberland and drive via Langnau in the Emmental Valley to picturesque Lucerne. Tonight is your chance to join an optional dinner excursion to a folklore party with yodeling and alphorn blowing. (B) DAY 8 LUCERNE. During your walking tour, admire Thorwaldsen s impressive LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution, and the patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then cross the covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit church. An exciting optional excursion is available to Mount Pilatus, and tonight, a special dinner awaits you. (B,D) DAY 9 LUCERNE INNSBRUCK, OBERAMMERGAU,. A comfortable drive brings you to Innsbruck in the Tyrolean mountains. Enjoy a walk through the Old Town to see the GOLDEN ROOF. Then, continue to picture-book Oberammergau. (B,D). Day 0 OBERAMMERGAU. The afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 0 years and performed by the people of Oberammergau. (B,L,D) Day OBERAMMERGAU-MUNICH. Leave the Bavarian Alps and arrive in Munich, where Germany s Secret Capital comes alive during an orientation featuring the Olympic Stadium,,000-foothigh Olympic Tower, and MARIENPLATZ, in the historic heart of the city. (B) Day MUNICH. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Tour ZHO* Prices from $5,639 to $5,669 CAD, per person, double occupancy, tax included. /0

11 OBERAMMERGAU 00 Cologne Rhine River Aachen Trier Frankfurt Rüdesheim Rhineland Black Forest Schaffhausen Neuschwanstein Lucerne Einsiedeln SWITZERLAND Munich Wies Oberammergau Innsbruck CATHOLIC CENTRAL EUROPE WITH OBERAMMERGAU * 9 DAYS DAY ARRIVE IN MUNICH,. Welcome to Munich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions, then enjoy this evening s welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) DAY MUNICH NEUSCHWANSTEIN WIES OBERAMMERGAU. Your orientation of Germany s Secret Capital includes the Olympic Stadium,,000-foot-high Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ with its old and new Town Halls, and the gothic FRAUENKIRCHE. Enjoy a scenic drive to Neuschwanstein for an exciting visit to magnificent KING LUDWIG S CASTLE, which was the inspiration for Walt Disney s Sleeping Beauty castle. Before arriving in Oberammergau, stop for a visit to the beautifully-located pilgrimage CHURCH OF WIES, a Rococo masterpiece. (B,D) DAY 3 OBERGAMMERGAU. Today is dedicated to the PASSION PLAY, held every 0 years and performed by the inhabitants of Oberammergau. (B,L,D) DAY 4 OBERAMMERGAU INNSBRUCK, EINSIEDELN, SWITZERLAND LUCERNE. A picturesque drive through the Bavarian and Tyrolean Alps brings you to Innsbruck. Enjoy a pleasant walk through its quaint medieval lanes and take pictures of the GOLDEN ROOF. Cross the border and enter Switzerland, where you will visit the impressive Benedictine Abbey of Our Lady of Einsiedeln, renowned for the famous black Madonna and its unique baroque architecture, on your way to picture-book Lucerne. (B,D) DAY 5 LUCERNE. On your walking tour, admire Thorwaldsen s LION S MONUMENT, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution, and the ornate patrician houses of the walled town. Then, cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE and visit the JESUIT CHURCH with its onion-topped towers, built by the Jesuits in the time Protestantism came up and the reason that Lucerne remained Catholic. Also included is a visit to the Hofkirche ST. LEODEGAR, the most important church and a landmark of the city. Afternoon and evening at leisure; you may wish to join exciting optional excursions to Mount Pilatus and attend a Swiss Folklore show. (B) DAY 6 LUCERNE SCHAFFHAUSEN BLACK FOREST, RHINELAND. A short drive to Schaffhausen to admire the famous RHINE FALLS; then, enter Germany, and stop in the Black Forest to enjoy a WOODCARVING DEMONSTRATION, before continuing to the Rhineland for your overnight stay. (B,D) DAY 7 RHINELAND TRIER AACHEN COLOGNE. This morning is dedicated to Trier, one of the oldest cities north of the Alps. During your orientation, admire the Porta Nigra, a large Roman city gate, visit the HIGH CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER, and see the unusual early-gothic Dreikönigenhaus. Then, continue to Aachen for a visit to the oldest CATHEDRAL in Northern Europe, burial place of Charlemagne, and for 600 years the church of coronation for German kings and queens. Arrive in Cologne for your overnight stay. (B,D) DAY 8 COLOGNE THE RHINE VALLEY RÜDESHEIM FRANKFURT. The morning is dedicated to a visit of the magnificent CATHEDRAL, sometimes called the most beautiful example of gothic art. Next is a romantic RHINE CRUISE along the most scenic part of the Rhine River, followed by a special treat: a WINE TASTING in the capital of Riesling wine, Rüdesheim. This evening, a farewell dinner has been prepared at your hotel. (B,D) DAY 9 FRANKFURT. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Tour TCO* Prices from $4,79 to $4,99 CAD, per person, double occupancy, tax included. /

12 GRAND CATHOLIC ITALY WITH OBERAMMERGAU * 3 DAYS DAY ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY. Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director, then Munich Oberammergau enjoy this evening s welcome dinner at a local restaurant Innsbruck to celebrate the start of your spiritual journey through Italy. (D) DAY ROME. Begin your discovery in Vatican City with Padua Venice a guided visit of the VATICAN MUSEUMS, a unique collection ITALY of religious and secular art Adriatic Sea that spans for centuries, with Tuscany some of the finest examples of Florence Renaissance paintings, including Assisi Siena the SISTINE CHAPEL, world Spello Cascia famous for Michelangelo s Umbria ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, as well as for being Rome 3 the place where the conclave takes place for the election of the new popes. Continue the visit with monumental ST. PETER S SQUARE where the Pope prays the Angelus every Sunday in front of thousands of believers and the BASILICA, not only an incredibly rich architectural and decorative wonder, but also the place where all Catholic popes are buried. Cross the Tiber River and dip into ancient Roman history. See the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever built, and the Roman Forum, site of military processions, elections, trials, and the overall centre of Roman public life for centuries. (B) DAY 3 ROME. This morning, attend the PAPAL AUDIENCE (subject to availability) for the chance to see the Pope and receive the Papal Blessing. Later, visit ST. PAUL OUTSIDE THE WALLS, one of Rome s four major Papal basilicas built by Constantine on the grave of St. Paul, and explore the mysterious ancient CATACOMBS that run under the city. During the persecutions, the catacombs were used as places of refuge for the celebration of the Eucharist. Next, visit ST. JOHN LATERAN BASILICA and the HOLY STAIRS, brought from Jerusalem to Rome around 36 AD by St. Helena, mother of Constantine the Great. Officially, pilgrims may only ascend these 8 white marble steps on their knees. Then, visit the hallowed halls of ST. MARY MAJOR BASILICA. Its beautiful treasures are of inestimable value, and represent the Church s role as the cradle of Christian artistic civilization in Rome. For nearly 6 centuries, St. Mary Major has held its position as a Marian shrine par excellence and has been a magnet for pilgrims from all over the world who come to the Eternal City to experience the beauty, grandeur, and holiness of the basilica. (B) DAY 4 ROME CASCIA ASSISI. Depart Rome today and head north into Umbria for a stop in Cascia to explore the life of St. Rita, known as the Saint of the Impossible, as she went through many problems through the different stages of her life but always managed to get through thanks to her faith and prayer. Visit the BASILICA, see the tomb with the saint s incorrupt body, and attend Mass. Also, visit the lower basilica, home of the Eucharistic Miracle, which is commemorated each year with the Feast of Corpus Christi. Continue to hilltop Assisi, home of St. Francis and St. Clare. Here, visit ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS BASILICA, where St. Francis consecrated St. Clare as the Bride of Christ, and the PORZIUNCOLA, where he founded the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor in 09. (B,D) OBERAMMERGAU 00 DAY 5 ASSISI. Attend Mass this morning, followed by a guided walking tour of Assisi. Visit the BASILICAS OF ST. FRANCIS and ST. CLARE, and see the crucifix that spoke to St. Francis. St. Francis abandoned a life of luxury for a life devoted to Christianity after hearing the voice of God who commanded him to rebuild the Christian church and live in poverty. He is the patron saint of animals and the environment. St. Claire was one of St. Francis first followers and founded the Order of Poor Ladies, a monastic religious order for women in the Franciscan tradition. A short trip by minibus takes you to the CARCERI HERMITAGE, a peaceful oasis in the woods of Mount Subasio where St. Francis came to pray. Finally, visit the MONASTERY OF ST. DAMIAN, a Franciscan shrine built on the spot where St. Francis heard the voice of Christ, and where he wrote the Canticle of the Creatures. The convent founded by St. Clare is still intact, and is where she died in 53. This afternoon, you may wish to join an optional excursion to magnificent medieval Spello. (B) DAY 6 ASSISI SIENA FLORENCE. Leave Assisi and enter Tuscany. In Siena, meet your Local Guide and learn all about St. Catherine a saint, a mystic, a doctor of the Church, and the patroness of Italy and Europe as you visit the BASILICA OF ST. DOMINIC, the SANCTUARY, and the HOUSE. Then, enjoy a walk through the ancient narrow lanes and visit beautiful PIAZZA DEL CAMPO. Afternoon arrival in Florence, Cradle of the Renaissance. (B,D) DAY 7 FLORENCE. Follow your Local Guide and visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo s David. Later, walk to beautiful Cathedral Square, admire Giotto s Bell Tower and the Baptistry s heavy bronze Gate of Paradise. Attend Mass at the magnificent DUOMO, with its incredible Renaissance dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi. Also see sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE and famous SANTA CROCE SQUARE with its Franciscan basilica. (B) DAY 8 FLORENCE PADUA. Travel through the Apennine Mountains to arrive in the flat Po area. In Padua, a guided visit of the BASILICA OF ST. ANTHONY shows you the tomb and reliquaries of this miracleworking saint and patron of lost and stolen articles. St. Anthony Is one of the Catholic Church s most popular saints. He was a powerful Franciscan preacher and teacher. He was born in Lisbon in 95 and died just outside Padua in 3, having led a short but very intense religious life. (B) DAY 9 PADUA. EXCURSION TO VENICE. A short drive brings you to Venice. Enter the city in style by PRIVATE BOAT and see the sights with your Local Guide. Visit lavish DOGES PALACE, the BRIDGE OF SIGHS, and ST. MARK S SQUARE and its BASILICA. Time at leisure or take an optional gondola ride. Return to Padua. (B,D) DAY 0 PADUA-INNSBRUCK, -OBERAMMERGAU,. A scenic drive through the impressive Dolomites brings you to the capital of Tyrol, Innsbruck. Follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk to the GOLDEN ROOF, and you may wish to shop for crystal, for which the city is famous. Cross the German border and arrive in picturesque Oberammergau. (B,D) DAY OBERAMMERGAU. The afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 0 years and performed by the people of Oberammergau. (B,L,D) DAY OBERAMMERGAU MUNICH. Arrive in Munich, where Germany s Secret Capital comes alive during an orientation featuring the Olympic Stadium,,000-foot-high Olympic Tower, and MARIENPLATZ, in the historic heart of the city. Afternoon at leisure; and tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) Day 3 MUNICH. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Tour TVO* Prices from $5,99 to $5,339 CAD, per person, double occupancy, tax included. /

13 OBERAMMERGAU 00 Altötting Area Munich Salzburg Zürich Oberammergau Einsiedeln Lucerne SWITZERLAND Vienna SHRINES OF ALPINE EUROPE & OBERAMMERGAU * 7 DAYS Day (Wed.) ARRIVE IN ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND. Check into your hotel, then the rest of the day is free to explore on your own. This afternoon, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers and prepare for your upcoming spiritual journey. Later this evening, a welcome dinner is served at your hotel. (D) Day (Thu.) ZÜRICH. EXCURSION TO LUCERNE & EINSIEDELN. This morning, travel to Lucerne, a picturesque town built along the shores of a shimmering lake and at the foot of majestic peaks. Spend some time visiting the town centre and take advantage of the optional excursions available. In the afternoon, head to the BENEDICTINE ABBEY OF EINSIEDELN, a major station on the Way of St. James and one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Switzerland. Visit the magnificent Baroque Monastery and Chapel that is home to the BLACK MADONNA, made out of black marble. Spend some time in prayer and then celebrate the Divine Office Vespers and the Salve Regina. Later, return to Zürich. (B) Day 3 (Fri.) ZÜRICH-OBERAMMERGAU. Leave Zürich and travel east to cross briefly into Austria, skirting scenic Lake Constance, and then continuing into Germany through the farmlands of Bavaria into the alpine landscapes of Oberammergau. The highlight of the day is the famous PASSION PLAY, a performance that takes place every 0 years since 634 when it was initiated as an oath to give thanks for the village having been preserved from the Black Death. All the actors who take part in the play, are from the village itself. There will be time for an included dinner during the intermission. (B,D) Day 4 (Sat.) OBERAMMERGAU-MUNICH-ALTÖTTING AREA. Stop in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, for a short visit of the city centre to admire Marienplatz with the Glockenspiel (carillon) of the new city hall tower. Head towards ALTÖTTING, spiritual focal point of Bavaria for more than,50 years. Here, enjoy a guided visit of the old town and the PANORAMA MUSEUM, a stereoscopic painting (large scale panorama) created in 90 portraying the holy city of Jerusalem. Join the evening Mass and the candlelight procession, ideal moments for reflection and worship, as well as for sharing your sense of faith with other believers. (B) Day 5 (Sun.) ALTÖTTING AREA-SALZBURG-VIENNA. Spend the morning getting to know picturesque Salzburg, Mozart s birthplace. Try the famous marzipan pralines, take a walk in the Old Town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or step into the Cathedral for some prayer time. In the afternoon, travel to the imperial city of Vienna, built along the banks of the Danube. On the way, stop at the Baroque MELK BENEDICTINE ABBEY, an important intellectual and cultural centre over the centuries. (B) Day 6 (Mon.) VIENNA. Discover the capital of waltz on a guided city tour today; learn about the Habsburg dynasty that ruled the area for centuries; and see some of the finest buildings that give the city such an elegant feel: the State Opera, the Parliament, and the former imperial Hofburg Palace. Later, if you wish, you can celebrate Mass in the solemn CATHEDRAL OF ST. STEPHEN. Continue exploring at leisure, or join an optional excursion. In the evening, say farewell to your newfound friends during the included dinner at a local restaurant. You certainly shared some really intense faith experiences, but also some unforgettable moments of joyous communal life. (B,D) Day 7 (Tue.) VIENNA. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Tour 5370* Prices from $,73 to $,406 CAD, per person, double occupancy, tax included. /3

14 OBERAMMERGAU 00 Berlin Wittenberg Leipzig Eisleben Rhine Valley Eisenach Wiesbaden Erfurt Coburg Worms Mainz Rothenburg Nuremberg THE EUROPEAN REFORMATION WITH OBERAMMERGAU * DAYS Oberammergau Munich DAY ARRIVE IN BERLIN,. Welcome to Berlin! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions, and begin your journey at this evening s welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) DAY BERLIN WITTENBERG. Sightseeing with a Local Guide in the once-divided metropolis includes the elegant Ku damm, the restored Reichstag, Charlottenburg Castle, a picture stop at monumental Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, and the -foot Victory Column in the vast Tiergarten Park. Visit the KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH with its bomb-damaged spire, drive along Unter den Linden Boulevard, and pass the State Opera House and Checkpoint Charlie. In the afternoon, continue to Wittenberg, Martin Luther s hometown for more than 30 years and birthplace of the Reformation. (B,D) DAY 3 WITTENBERG LEIPZIG. Enjoy a guided walking tour and visit the Luther House, where Martin Luther and his family lived. Also, visit ST. MARY S CHURCH, a twin-towered gothic church where Luther preached reform, got married, and baptized his six children. Finally, see the door of Castle Church, where Luther posted his 95 Theses, launching the Reformation in 57. Continue to Leipzig for a walking tour and a visit to the THOMASKIRCHE, where Johann Sebastian Bach worked as a cantor. Also, see the market square that today is a site for celebrations and festivals, but once was the scene of executions and political demonstrations. (B,D) DAY 4 LEIPZIG EISLEBEN ERFURT. Today, stop in Eisleben, where Luther s life began and ended. Visit his BIRTH HOUSE and DEATH HOUSE MUSEUMS, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites; as well as ST. PETER & PAUL CHURCH, where Luther was baptized, and ST. ANDREW S CHURCH, where Luther preached his last sermon in 546. Later, drive to Erfurt, whose 36 churches, 5 monasteries, and other ecclesiastical buildings have earned it the nickname Thuringian Rome. The beautiful Old Town preserves the atmosphere Luther must have experienced during his student days. A highlight is an inspirational visit to the AUGUSTINIAN MONASTERY where Luther lived as a monk, and the unique MERCHANTS BRIDGE, lined with half-timbered homes on both sides. (B) DAY 5 ERFURT. EXCURSION TO EISENACH. Journey to Eisenach and meet your Local Guide. Visit LUTHER HOUSE, ST. GEORGE S CHURCH, where Luther was a choir boy and later preached, and see the Luther and Bach Memorials. Also, visit WARTBURG CASTLE, where he lived in disguise as Knight George. It was during this period that Luther translated the New Testament from Ancient Greek into German in just ten weeks. (B,D) DAY 6 ERFURT COBURG WIESBADEN. Continue south today to Coburg and visit fascinating COBURG FORTRESS, where Luther lived, and was protected, during the Imperial Diet of Augsburg in 530. As an outlaw of the Holy Roman Empire, he could not attend the Imperial Diet of Augsburg, but instead spent his time continuing his work translating the Bible and writing on Reformation issues. (B,D) DAY 7 WIESBADEN. EXCURSION TO THE RHINE VALLEY, WORMS & MAINZ. Enjoy a scenic RHINE CRUISE past castle-crested cliffs, terraced vineyards, and half-timbered towns. In Worms, where the Imperial Council passed judgment on Luther in 5, visit the CATHEDRAL where Luther presented his case, as well as TRINITY CHURCH and the Reformation monument. Continue to Mainz to visit the GUTENBERG MUSEUM, which houses original copies of the Bible. (B) DAY 8 WIESBADEN ROTHENBURG NUREMBERG. Journey to the medieval walled town of Rothenburg, where your walking tour takes you to ST. JACOB S CHURCH with its masterpiece Altar of the Holy Blood. Afterwards, there is time to shop for the town s famed Christmas ornaments. On to Nuremberg, the first town to accept the Reformation in 55. Your walking tour features the gothic ST. LORENZ LUTHERAN CHURCH, where you can pause for quiet meditation. (B,D) DAY 9 NUREMBERG OBERAMMERGAU. Drive to picturesque Oberammergau, where the afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 0 years and performed by the people of the town. (B,D) DAY 0 OBERAMMERGAU-MUNICH. In Munich, explore Germany s Secret Capital with your Local Guide, including the Olympic Stadium, the,000-foot-high Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ with its old and new Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) DAY MUNICH. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Tour TLO* Prices from $4,99 to $4,39 CAD, per person, double occupancy, tax included. /4

15 ROMANTIC RHINE with OBERAMMERGAU * days from Amsterdam to Munich OBERAMMERGAU 00 AMSTERDAM Rhine River COLOGNE Moselle River KOBLENZ 7 Rhine Gorge RÜDESHEIM MAINZ HEIDELBERG Rhine River Neckar River STRASBOURG Alsace Black Forest BREISACH OBERAMMERGAU BASEL ZÜRICH MUNICH INNSBRUCK DAY AMSTERDAM (EMBARKATION). Welcome to Amsterdam, Holland s sophisticated, modern capital. This afternoon, board your river cruise vessel and meet your crew at an evening welcome reception. (D) (Note: Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.) DAY AMSTERDAM. There is no better way to see Amsterdam than by CANAL BOAT. There s also free time in the city this afternoon to explore on your own. Later, set sail for Germany. (B,L,D) DAY 3 AMSTERDAM. Today, enjoy a peaceful morning of cruising before reaching Cologne in the afternoon. Choose between an included GUIDED CITY WALK or JEWISH HERITAGE WALK. The Old Town abounds with cafés, shops, and taverns. Be sure to try a Kölsch pale lager, locally brewed in Cologne for over a hundred years! (B,L,D) DAY 4 KOBLENZ RHINE GORGE RÜDESHEIM. Situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers,,000-year-old Koblenz is the cultural and business centre of the Middle Rhine region. Here, join a Local Guide for a WALKING TOUR of the city that reveals an eventful past through its castles, fortress walls, towers, squares, and monuments. The dramatic RHINE GORGE is the most beautiful stretch of river. Cruise past the legendary rock of the Lorelei, where echoes of enchanted siren song lured unwitting sailors to their doom. In Rüdesheim, the quintessential Rhine Valley wine town, visit SIEGFRIED S MECHANICAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM to see and hear a large collection of selfplaying calliopes and music boxes from the 8th to the early 0th centuries. (B,L,D) DAY 5 MAINZ. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG. Strategically located at the confluence of the Rhine and Main Rivers is Mainz, with civilized origins dating back to around 38 BC. Join your Local Guide for a GUIDED WALK through the Altstadt (Old Town) with its many intriguing shops and the whimsical Fastnachtsbrunnen (Carnival Fountain) on the Schillerplatz, a tribute to the jesters at the city s annual Carnival celebration. Gutenberg, father of modern printing, was born here and you ll visit the captivating GUTENBERG MUSEUM. Travel to Heidelberg, home to the oldest university in Germany. With a LOCAL GUIDE, visit the imposing ruins of HEIDELBERG CASTLE and see the famed GREAT VAT, the World s Largest Wine Barrel. (B,L,D) DAY 6 STRASBOURG, FRANCE. Situated on the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg blends the cultures of both countries in a delightful way. On your GUIDED SIGHTSEEING TOUR, visit the monumental red-sandstone GOTHIC CATHEDRAL, as well as the magical LA PETITE FRANCE district, home to half-timber houses, quaint shops, inviting bistros, and a waterfront promenade. Also spend time exploring Place Kléber, a large historic square in the heart of the city, and Place Gutenberg in the heart of medieval Strasbourg. After dinner, enjoy an onboard WOODCARVING demonstration. (B,L,D) DAY 7 BREISACH,. EXCURSION TO THE BLACK FOREST. Located at the foot of Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border, Breisach is the gateway to Germany s BLACK FOREST region. The most well-known products from this region are Black Forest ham, Black Forest cherry cake, and cuckoo clocks. You may opt for a visit to the workshop of a local woodcarver who produces clocks and other carvings, or to the open-air Museum of Vogtsbauernhof to see how life was lived in this area centuries ago. (B,L,D) DAY 8 BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION) ZÜRICH INNSBRUCK, MUNICH,. A comfortable drive brings you via Zürich to Innsbruck in the Tyrolean mountains. Enjoy a walk through the Old Town to see the GOLDEN ROOF and time to shop for crystal for which the city is famous. Then, continue to Munich. (B) DAY 9 MUNICH OBERAMMERGAU. Germany s Secret Capital comes alive during an orientation featuring the Olympic Stadium, and MARIENPLATZ, in the historic heart of the city. Then, drive to picturesque Oberammergau. (B,D) DAY 0 OBERAMMERGAU. The afternoon and evening are dedicated to wolrd-famous PASSION PLAY held every 0 years and performed by the people of Oberammergau. (B,L,D) DAY OBERAMMERGAU MUNICH. Return to Munich with time to explore on your own. (B,L,D) DAY MUNICH. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Cruise & tour WAZO* Cruise & Tour prices from $6,038 to $6,345 CA per person, double occupancy, cab. Cat. E, include port charges ($390 pp) and all applicable taxes. *Dates, prices, and terms & conditions will be advised at time of reservation and are subject to change. Itinerary subject to change. /5

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