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Scenic Alps and Passion Play

A 13-Day Classic Pilgrimages tour starting from $3,999

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Tour Length: 13 Days
Countries Visited: Austria, Germany, Switzerland
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Tour Type: Religious
Tour Category: Passion Play
Tour Operator: Classic Pilgrimages
Tour Code: CPALPS
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Cities Visited:
Zürich, Lucerne, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Salzburg, Oberammergau

Performed on an open-air stage, the Passion Play follows Christ from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem through His Trial, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension. Actors and actresses are cast on the basis of good morals and character, rather than sheer acting talent. Participants who were not born in Oberammergau must have lived there for at least 20 years; and because some of the roles are especially demanding—particularly the role of Jesus which requires the actor to hang on the Cross for 20 agonizing minutes—two actors alternate performances for each of the plays major roles.
 
Itinerary
 
 
Sightseeing
 
 
  • Flights NYC-Zurich, Munich-NYC Other departure cities available.

  • Airline fuel surcharges


    • 11 nights First Class accommodations
  • 1 night Hotel Senator, Zurich

  • 2 nights Hotel Cascada, Lucerne

  • 2 nights Hotel Daniela, Zermatt

  • 2 nights Hotel Baeren, St. Moritz

  • 2 nights Hotel Neutor, Salzburg

  • 2 nights First Class Hotel, Oberammergau Area


  • All transfers

  • 23 meals: 11 buffet breakfasts, 7 dinners, 5 lunches

  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motorcoach

  • Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout

  • Services of local guides in all major cities

  • Entrance fees per itinerary

  • Wine, Mineral water and coffee with all dinners (except Oberammergau)

  • Ticket to the Passion Play Performance

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    DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart the USA
    Depart the USA for your flight to Zürich. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment.

    DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Zürichn
    Time at leisure, Welcome Dinner Arrive in Zürich and transfer to your hotel. Take some time to explore on your own and then join us for a welcome dinner where you'll sample some of the local cuisine.
    Overnight: Zürich
    Meals: Welcome Dinner

    DAY 3, Friday – Zürich Panoramic City Tour en route to Lucerne
    After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic city tour of Zürich, Switzerland's largest city and one of the world's most important financial centers. We will see Grossmunster Cathedral (Zwingli's Church), and the fine lakeshore district before continuing southwards to Lucerne, set in an indescribably beautiful mountain and lake setting. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, freshen up and meet us for dinner.
    Overnight: Lucerne
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    DAY 4, Saturday – Lucerne
    Sightseeing, Time at leisure Our morning sightseeing tour of Lucerne will include the beautiful Lion Monument, the Kapell Bridge and the Spreuer Bridge as well as th elegant, flower covered promenades. The balance of the day will be yours to explore on your own.
    Overnight: Lucerne
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    DAY 5, Sunday – Visit to Interlaken en route to Zermatt
    Today we'll head for Zermatt. On our way we'll take a brief stop in Interlaken, situated beneath the towering Jungfrau. Here you'll enjoy some time for lunch and leisure. Continue on to the home of the Majestic Matterhorn, Zermatt. Transfer to your hotel, take some time for yourself and then join us for dinner.
    Overnight: Zermatt
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY 6, Monday – Full Day at leisure in Zermatt
    Take in a phenomenal sunrise or sunset as you spend the day relaxing on your own.
    Overnight: Zermatt
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 7, Tuesday – Travel to St. Moritz by coach or Glacier Express
    (Optional - $295) After breakfast, drive South into Italy and then back North into Switzerland towards St. Moritz. You'll be traveling along scenic roads, crossing over some of the most spectacular viaducts and tunnels. Along the way we will stop at Laga Maggorie in the Italian Lake District and enjoy sightseeing and lunch at a local restaurant in Stresa. Arrive in St. Moritz in the late afternoon. Upon arrival check in to your hotel, relax, and then meet us for dinner.
    OR
    (Optional $295): Today's voyage includes reserved panoramic seating on the Glacier Express , an adventurous train ride over 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels, and over the Oberlap Pass continuing through the Nikolaital, the deepest valley in Switzerland. While en route learn about some of the features with commentary available in several different languages. During this scenic adventure join us for a 3 course lunch in the famous restaurant car and then end your tour in the town of St. Moritz. Check in to your hotel, relax, and then meet us for dinner.
    Overnight: St. Moritz
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY 8, Wednesday – Village Tour, Time at leisure
    After breakfast bask in what may be the most beautiful mountain area in the world. Today you'll see deep blue lakes, vivacious forests that turn golden in the fall, mountain peaks exceeding 12,000 feet, and quaint villages with massive white stone houses in the characteristic Grisons style. Enjoy the balance of the day on your own in this chic little village.
    Overnight: St. Moritz
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 9, Thursday – Innsbruck City Tour en route to Salzburg
    This morning you'll depart St. Moritz and head for Innsbruck. Once in Innsbruck enjoy a city tour followed by a brief lunch on us before heading to Salzburg, home to the Sound of Music and birthplace of Mozart. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and then join us for dinner.
    Overnight: Salzburg
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY 10, Friday – Salzburg City Tour, Time at leisure
    Wake up and join us for a city tour of Salzburg. Today's sightseeing will include the Cathedral, Getreidegasse pedestrian shopping street, Hohensalzburg Medieval Fortress and the Mirabell Palace. A visit will also be made to the birthplace of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Take the balance of the day to venture on your own.
    Overnight: Salzburg
    Meals: Breakfast

    DAY 11, Saturday – Altoetting Sightseeing en route to Oberammergau
    This morning travel to the tiny pilgrimage city of Altoetting . Upon arrival, visit the Chapel of Grace which is one of the most visited religious shrines in Germany. Here you will find the sacred icon of the Black Madonna. Celebrate Mass and then enjoy a brief lunch on us before heading to Oberammergau. Once in Oberammergau, check in to your hotel, freshen up, and join us for dinner.
    Overnight: Oberammergau
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY 12, Sunday – Sunday Mass, Village Tour, Time at leisure, Passion Play
    Attend morning Mass and then join us for a walking tour of the village. Then take some time to enjoy this quaint mountain village on your own. After lunch take your premium seats for the world famous Passion Play. The play has a running time of approximately 5 hours. Dinner is served during a 3 hour intermission.
    Overnight: Oberammergau
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    DAY 13, Monday – Depart for USA
    Transfer to Munich Airport for your flight back to the USA.
    Meals: Breakfast

     
             
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    Documents
    TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
  • Grossmunster Cathedral, Zurich

  • Chapel Bridge & Water Tower, Lucerne

  • Swiss Alpine Villages of Zermatt & St. Moritz

  • Innsbruck City Tour

  • Cathedral, Mirabell Palace & Mozart's Birthplace, Salzburg

  • Visit to Altoetting and the Chapel of Grace

  • Passion Play Performance, Oberammergau

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    Not included:

  • airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee

  • restaurant tips of $25, tips to guides, drivers, and tour manager

  • optional trip insurance and incidentals at the hotel

    • Land only price does not include arrival and departure transfers. Flights will be available for individual bookings 11 months prior to the departure date. We will guarantee the best available fare from your local airport at the time of booking.

     
     

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