10 Day Affordable Vienna, Salzburg, Munich & Passion Play 2010

Details

Tour Operator

Gate 1 Travel

Duration

10 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Depart USA	Depart the USA for Austria. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in flight entertainment.
Day 2	Vienna	Arrive in Vienna and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Vienna
Day 3	Panoramic Tour of Vienna	This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Vienna that begins with a view of Belvedere Palace and its gardens. Continue with a drive along the famous Ringstrasse and view the Empress Maria Theresia Monument, Votive Church, City Hall, Parliament and Prater amusement park. Conclude with a walk through the Hofburg courtyards to the State Opera House Overnight: Vienna Meals: Breakfast
Day 4	Salzburg	This morning head to Salzburg, through the 'Salzkammergut' lake district with it's stunning Alpine vistas to the birthplace of Mozart and famous cultural setting for the Sound of Music, Salzburg Overnight: Salzburg Meals: Breakfast
Day 5	Panoramic Tour of Salzburg	Enjoy a guided walking city tour of Salzburg where you will view such sights as the cathedral, Getreidegasse and views of the mighty 11th century Hohensalzburg fortress, Peters Church, the festival hall and mighty Cathedral. Enjoy free time to browse Salzburg in the afternoon Overnight: Salzburg Meals: Breakfast
Day 6	Munich	Today, travel to Germany. Enjoy balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Munich Meals: Breakfast
Day 7	Panoramic Tour of Munich	This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Munich. See the Nymphenburg Palace and the Olympic stadium from the 1972 Games before driving through bohemian Schwabing to the Hofburg, National Theatre and the Marienplatz with the famous glockenspiel clock with its dancing mechanical figures. Take the remainder of the day to explore Munich on your own, perhaps visiting one of the countless museums, such as the Alte Pinakotheke or enjoying a beer garden or the Hofbrauhaus Overnight: Munich Meals: Breakfast
Day 8	Oberammergau, Visit Linderhof Castle	Today drive to south to the Bavarian Alps Region. Enjoy a visit to Linderhof Castle built by 'Mad' King Ludwig II and admire the ornately decorated castle with its gardens and fountains. Continue via Ettal to the Oberammergau area Overnight: Oberammergau Area Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9	Passion Play Performance Oberammergau	Enjoy this morning at leisure in Oberammergau to hunt down a hand carved wooden figurine, a special craft from this area, or perhaps a cuckoo clock. Today lunch will be served at a local inn. View the pretty chalets with flower balconies and painted facades as you head to the famed Passion Playhouse to take your seat for this "once in a lifetime" event. The history of the Passion Play at Oberammergau goes back to 1634, when the village of Oberammergau was miraculously saved from the ravages of the Black Death. Since that date, the play has been performed every ten years on the decade. Return to hotel for overnight Overnight: Oberammergau Area Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10	Depart for USA	Transfer to Munich airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

Lodging

	Castellani Parkhotel Salzburg		Austria Trend Hotel Ananas
	Holiday Inn Munich South		Hotel Wittelsbach
	Hotel Garmischer Hof		Kur und Ferienhotel Gertraud

Disclaimer

*Not Included:
Airport taxes & fees, optional tours, and gratuities.

Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

There will be 2 return transfers scheduled from Oberammergau to Munich airport for prebooked passengers only. Exact pick up times to be advised by our representative at the hotel. Oberammergau is approximately a 90 minute drive from the Munich airport.

May 24 departure will be accommodated at the Kur und Ferienhotel Gertraud, Bad Kohlgrub.
Aug 16 deparure will be accommodated at the Hotel Wittelsbach, Oberammergau.