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European Jewels & Oberammergau 2010
11 DAYS from £1425
The best of Europe in one tour combined with a night at the spectacular Passion Play.
Included Highlights
Amsterdam City sightseeing, canal cruise & diamond factory
Rhineland Scenic drive
Romantic Road Scenic drive
Rothenburg Visit
Oberammergau Passion Play
Innsbruck Visit
Dolomites Visit Cortina
Venice Canal boat ride, orientation & glass blowing
Florence City sightseeing
Lugano Visit
Lucerne Visit
Paris City sightseeing
Your Price Includes
Ferry Crossing: UK - Continent and Free parking at Dover
Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
Meals on tour 10 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 5 dinners (D)
Professional tour director
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person) - not included in the Oberammergau area
Transfers between overseas channel ports and hotels
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: London - Channel crossing - Amsterdam area.
Join your tour by travelling on our free coach service from London for your Channel crossing to the Continent. Here you will be met by your tour director and touring coach to continue to the Amsterdam area for an overnight stay.
DAY 2: Amsterdam area (included sightseeing) - Rhineland.
A morning to enjoy the colourful city of Amsterdam. After your included visit to a diamond factory start the morning sightseeing; a drive with a local guide pointing out the city's highlights and finally a canal cruise, the best way to see Amsterdam. In the afternoon travel south to the Rhineland area for an overnight stay. (B, D)
DAY 3: Rhineland - Romantic Road - Munich.
Start the day with a scenic drive along the shores of the Rhine or opt for a Rhine cruise. Admire the pretty villages, the castles perched high above the river and the numerous terraced vineyards. Next, drive along the Romantic Road through numerous towns and villages, with squares of half-timbered houses and richly decorated fountains. Stop awhile in picturesque Rothenburg before continuing to Munich for an overnight stay. (B)
DAY 4: Munich - Oberammergau area. The Passion Play.
Depart Munich this morning and travel to the Oberammergau area for an overnight stay. The quaint alpine resort of Oberammergau enjoys an idyllic location and is World renowned for its spectacular Passion Play, which is performed by its inhabitants every 10 years. The play will begin in the afternoon and will continue into the evening, with a break for dinner in between. (B, L, D)
DAY 5: Oberammergau area - Innsbruck - Venice area.
Leave the Oberammergau area this morning and continue to Austria for a stop in the capital of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. Drive over the Brenner Pass to Italy through the stunning scenery of the Dolomites, to Cortina where a visit will be made. Continue to the Venice area for an overnight stay. (B, D)
DAY 6: Venice area - Florence area.
The day starts with an included canal boat-ride to the heart of Venice and is followed by an orientation of this enchanting city and a chance to watch skilled Venetian glass blowers at work. Later, travel southward into the hilly Tuscan countryside to reach the Florence area for a two-night stay. (B)
DAY 7: Florence. Included sightseeing.
This Renaissance gem, city of the Medicis, will keep you enthralled for a whole day. Traffic is partly banned in the historic centre so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city's timeless beauty. Enjoy the included city sightseeing walk with local guide and a visit to one of Florence's bargain leather shops. (B, D)
DAY 8: Florence area - Lake Lucerne.
Across the Lombardy Plain this morning to Switzerland to visit the Italian influenced resort of Lugano. Here you take a break to stroll along the lakeside promenade before climbing towards the St Gotthard tunnel. Emerge on the German-speaking side of Switzerland and then descend into the gentle landscape around Lake Lucerne for an overnight stay. (B, D)
DAY 9: Lake Lucerne - Paris
A short stop in Lucerne and time to enjoy an optional boat trip. Later travel through green pastures with picturesque chalets of rustic timbering and luxuriant flowers before reaching France. Continue past some of France's most famous vineyards to Paris, for two nights, arriving in time to enjoy an optional cabaret show. (B)
DAY 10: Paris. Included sightseeing.
Paris holds a special place in the imagination. A fascinating city famed for its culture, beauty, sophistication and sparkle. Included sightseeing with a local guide takes in many of the best-known Parisian sights: La Sorbonne, Boulevard St Germain, Eiffel Tower, Opéra, Champs Elysées and Rue de Rivoli to name just a few. In the afternoon, enjoy an optional visit to the Palace of Versailles (closed on Mondays) and in the evening, an optional farewell dinner. (B)
DAY 11: Paris - Channel crossing - London.
Leave Paris and drive north to the Channel port where your tour ends. After the short Channel crossing join the coach service to London. (B)
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Accommodation on Tour
Amsterdam area: Tulip Inn Amsterdam City West (3*) or Holiday Inn at Lijnden (4*); Rhineland: Zum Anker at Andernach (3*) or Holiday Inn at Cologne-Bonn Airport (4*) or Holiday Inn Stadtwald Cologne (4*); Munich: Rivoli (3*) or Tryp (4*); Oberammergau area: HK3 category accommodation; Venice area: Poppi at Mira (4*); Florence area: Europa at Signa or Ibis at Sesto Fiorentino (3*); Lake Lucerne area: Pilatusblick at Kriens or Hirschen at Fluelen (3*); Paris: Campanile Paris Berthier or Campanile Porte Italie (2*).
The Passion Play
The background
The quaint village of Oberammergau is renowned Worldwide for its spectacular Passion Play, which is performed by locals once every 10 years.
In 1633 the Black Death swept through Europe decimating its population. However, Oberammergau remained untouched until a homesick villager returned one night, unknowingly carrying the disease. As a result, more than 80 villagers lost their lives.
Frightened survivors vowed that if God protected them from the plague, they would perform a Passion Play once every 10 years in memory of the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. Since 1634, the inhabitants of Oberammergau have kept their promise and this long standing tradition which dates back over 370 years continues to play an integral part of village life.
About the Play
The Play portrays the Passion of Christ, commemorating his journey into Jerusalem, his death and resurrection. It takes place on a vast open-air stage, which is framed by spectacular alpine scenery and is performed exclusively by amateur actors, singers and musicians who have all lived in the village for over 20 years.
In 2010 the performances will be held in the afternoon and will continue through to the evening with an included dinner break in between.
Your accommodation in the Oberammergau area
Accommodation in the Oberammergau area has been categorised by the Passion Play Committee, according to the size of the rooms and its facilities.
This holiday includes one night in the Oberammergau area with prices based on HK3 category accommodation.
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HK3 Hotel
A superior middle-class hotel with comfortably furnished rooms. All rooms have a shower or bath and WC and are equipped with a minibar or range of drinks, colour television, telephone, radio and hairdryer.
This accommodation is offered in combination with a 1st class category ticket to the Passion Play.
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