Passion Play: Oberammergau
June 13 to 21, 2010

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Join us for this momentous journey combining a presentation of the legendary 376-year-old Passion Play in Oberammergau with a delightful cruise along the Danube River. Cruise aboard the deluxe Amadeus Symphony through the heart of Europe, an enchanting world of lush forested hills where castles built for royalty and nobility tower above medieval cities, ornate Baroque churches look out over peaceful country towns and an unrivaled legacy of art, architecture and history recalls the glories of the Habsburg Empire. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Budapest, Vienna and Melk Abbey. Then, drive through the breathtaking Bavarian Alps to the charming village of Oberammergau for a moving performance of the 2010 Passion Play. This fascinating rendition of the story of Jesus Christ is presented here every 10 years on an open-air stage and features a cast of thousands. Revel in the history, costumes, scenery and orchestral accompaniment that make this a truly unique event.

Trip length: 9 days

Second Departure: The first departure for this trip filled, and Gohagan is offering a second departure, July 1 to 9. It is the exact same pricing and itinerary.

Pricing: Land/cruise only prices range from $3,495 to $6,495 per person, based on double occupancy and dependent on the type of cabin chosen. Call for pricing for single occupancy. Call for airfare pricing from your hometown.

Discount: Receive a $500 per person discount.

Provider: Thomas P. Gohagan & Company

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To make a reservation on the phone with a credit card, call Wolf Treks Travel Coordinator Kathy Hart at 800.627.2586 or 919.515.3375.

Activity Level: Moderately active

Itinerary

Day
1 – Depart from the U.S.
2 – Budapest, Hungary/Embark the ship
3 – Budapest
4 – Bratislava, Slovakia
5 – Vienna, Austria
6 – Melk
7 – Passau, Germany/Disembark the ship/Oberammergau
8 – Oberammergau/Passion Play
9 – Oberammergau/Munich/Return to the U.S.

Highlights

• Attend a moving performance of the legendary decennial Passion Play in Oberammergau, one of Europes oldest and most venerable dramatic traditions.
• Enjoy a tranquil cruise along the blue Danube aboard the deluxe Amadeus Symphony.
• Tour imperial Budapest and visit the Gothic Matthias Church and the neo-Romanesque Fishermens Bastion.
• Walk through Bratislava, a beautifully restored city in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, and see some of the finest medieval, Renaissance and 19th-century architecture in central Europe.
• Discover Viennas Habsburg heritage during a drive along the Ringstrasse.

• Visit the impressive 11th-century Melk Abbey, a repository for valuable relics, 100,000 medieval volumes and magnificent artwork by 16th-century Danube School masters.

Amadeus Symphony

The elegance and romance of Amadeus Mozarts music have been perfectly blended in physical form in the deluxe M.S. Amadeus Symphony, a member of the prestigious Amadeus Premium river fleet and one of the finest vessels to ply the waterways of Europe. Tastefully appointed, the 69 staterooms and four suites are outside and more spacious than those typically found on river ships. Each stateroom has one double bed or two twin beds, individually controlled air conditioning, private bathroom facilities and other modern amenities. Meals are served at single, open seatings in the Panorama Restaurant, where skilled chefs prepare exquisite Continental cuisine while guests view the passing landscape through floor-to-ceiling windows. The ship has two bars featuring nightly entertainment, sun deck, walking track, hair salon, boutique, fitness center with massage services and small pool. The ships highly trained European crew affords guests an unmatched standard of personal, attentive service.

Program Features

On board the deluxe Amadeus Symphony

• Five-night cruise on the scenic Danube River from Budapest, Hungary, to Passau, Germany, with port calls at Bratislava, Slovakia; and Vienna and Melk, Austria.
• Comfortable accommodations in a tastefully appointed outside stateroom with private bathroom facilities and air conditioning.
• All meals each day, featuring fine Continental cuisineearly risers coffee, American breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner and late-evening snackserved at single, unassigned seatings.
• Welcome and farewell toasts aboard ship.
• Tour of Budapest, highlighted by visits to the Matthias Church and the Fishermens Bastion.
• Guided tour of Bratislavas medieval Old Town, with visits to the Opera House and the Primatial Palace.
• City tour of Vienna, featuring Stephansdom Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace.
• Tour of the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk, a true Baroque masterpiece.

• Excursion through Passaus historic Old Town, including the impressive St. Stephens Cathedral and the New Bishops Residence Museum.

Scenic motorcoach transfer from Passau to Oberammergau.

In Oberammergau

• Two nights in a charming, conveniently located hotel.
• Full buffet breakfast daily.
• Dinner each night featuring authentic Bavarian cuisine.
• Walking tour of historic Oberammergau.
• Visit to the Oberammergau Museum, which houses a fascinating array of local art and handicrafts, including many exquisite woodcarvings that relate to the history of the Passion Play.
• Performance of the 2010 Passion Play, including special reserved seating, dinner and transportation.

• Guided assistance throughout your stay.

Enhanced Travel Services

• All transfers and luggage handling abroad for all participants who have purchased their air tickets through Gohagan & Company and whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).
  
• All excursions and visits, as outlined in the itinerary, led by experienced, English-speaking local guides.

• Gratuities for local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
• Experienced Travel Directors to accompany you throughout the travel program.
• Hospitality desk aboard the ship and in the hotel.

• Travel document wallet, name badge and pre-departure information for each participant. Automatic $250,000 flight insurance for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.

Budapest Pre-Program Option

Complement your travel program with two nights in cosmopolitan Budapest in a deluxe, centrally located hotel. Excursions include a walking tour of the lively Pest side of the city and a specially arranged visit to the home of composer Bla Bartk. Cost is $695 per person, based on double occupancy.

Munich Post-Program Option

Extend your journey with two nights in Bavarias vibrant capital of Munich, known for its splendid medieval monuments, grand beer halls and lively public squares. Visit Munichs most famous landmarks and enjoy accommodations in a deluxe hotel.Cost is $950 per person, based on double occupancy.