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Oberammergau Passion Play 2010 Coach Holidays 8 Days - 10% Discount In 2010 the villagers of Oberammergau will once again be performing their world-famous Passion Play, a tradition which stretches back over the last 376 years. Be sure not to miss the opportunity of joining one of our tours to this religious re-enactment, which only takes place every 10 years...

 

The Oberammergau Passion Play takes place every 10 years. It is a re-enactment of a play of life and death, dating back to 1634. Back in the 17th Century, after months of suffering and death from the plague, the villagers of Oberammergau swore on oath that if the village was spared further suffering, they would perform a play dedicated to the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ every ten years. Since 1634, the villagers have fulfilled their holy pledge. In 2010, the community of Oberammergau will perform the Passion Play for the 41st time. The village of Oberammergau is situated in the beautiful mountains of Bavaria and is also known for its’ colourfully decorated buildings and for wood carvings. The Passion Play is performed at the Passion Play theatre in Oberammergau, which has a large open air stage and more than 4,500 comfortable seats. The cast is made up from more than 2000 citizens of Oberammergau. From Ash Wednesday 2009 they will follow the “Hair Decree” which means from this date on all the men in Oberammergau taking part in the play are requested to let the hair on their heads and faces grow. The Passion Play performance lasts for five hours, as the villagers retell the story of Jesus of Nazereth, from his entry into Jerusalem to his death on the cross and his resurrection. For viewing comfort, the Passion Play is performed in two halves, with a break for dinner in between.

Holiday Itinerary

DAY 1: Travel to your overnight hotel in Belgium / Holland.

DAY 2: Austria via Germany’s Rhine Travel to your Austrian hotel with a lunch break on the Rhine.

DAY 3: Salzburg & The Sound of Music Tour Included full day excursion.

DAY 4: Zell am See & Alps tour Included full day excursion.

DAY 5: Innsbruck & Oberammergau Travel to Innsbruck where you will have time at leisure. Optional guided tour available. In the afternoon we depart Innsbruck and travel to Oberammergau arriving early evening.

DAY 6: Oberammergau Passion Play Morning free in Oberammergau with lunch provided. The Passion Play commences at 14.30 (cat 2 tickets) with an included dinner after the first half (1700). The play re-commences at 20.30 until 22.30. You will then be transferred back to your hotel.

DAY 7: Paris Leave Oberammergau after breakfast and travel to your overnight hotel in Germany/Holland.

DAY 8: Channel crossing and coach journey home.

Your Hotel

This 8 day Oberammergau Passion Play tour includes 7 nights accommodation. You will stay for three nights in Austria, two nights in Oberammergau and have two overnight stops, one in Belgium/Holland and the other in the Germany/Holland area. Hotels in Austria will be 3-star and in Oberammergau category 3 Guest Houses with well furnished en-suite bedrooms as well as a comfortable bar dining room where breakfast and dinner will be included throughout your stay. On the overnight stops you will be accommodated on a continental breakfast basis. Category 1 Guest House Upgrade - *Limited availability* We have a limited supply of category 1 Guest House accommodation for your two-night Oberammergau stay. To book this quote tour ref: OPU8. Extra cost £100.

What's included

• Ticket to the Oberammergau Passion Play for the stunning five hour performance including dinner • Time at leisure in the Bavarian village of Oberammergau • Included full day excursion - Salzburg & ‘The Sound of Music’ • Included full day Zell am See and Alps tour • Seven nights accommodation • Return executive coach travel and channel crossings • FREE LOCAL pick-up points

Departure Dates & Prices 2010 Tour ref OPP8
When booking quote Travel 55 Ref: GCD55 to get the holiday at the discounted rate. Tel Gold Crest Reservations on 0870 7000 007 Gold Crest Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
May 15, 29	£995 £896
June 19
July 3, 24
August 7, 28
September 11, 25

Your initial deposit of £100 per person plus travel insurance is due immediately. A further staged deposit of £400 per person in due no later than 30 July 09. Your final balance will be due to Gold Crest no later than 12 weeks prior to departure. Child reduction of £100 applies to children under 12 sharing with 2 adults. Single room supplement £199 (you may have to share a twin room in Oberammergau). Travel Insurance £44 (children £34). Please note that the premium for passengers aged 65-75 will be £69, our policy will not cover persons aged 75 years and over on this holiday. CANCELLATION CHARGES - Up to and including 30 Jul 09 is loss of stage 1 deposit From 31 Jul to 200 days before departure is loss of both stage deposits, between 199 and 100 days before departure is 50%, between 99 and 84 days before departure is 75%, less than 84 days to departure - 100%.

To book, call Gold Crest Holidays direct on 01943 433 457 and quote GCD55 for the Travel 55 discounted price

Please note - prices may change and will be confirmed when you call to make a booking. The discount will be applied accordingly to reflect the price. Please ensure you read, understand and accept the Gold Crest Holidays booking conditions before making a booking.

Travel insurance
It is a condition of booking with Gold Crest Holidays that you are covered by holiday insurance from the time of making your booking. We offer comprehensive travel insurance provided by AXA. Should you choose not to take advantage of our insurance arrangements we do insist that you provide us with details of your alternative policy, which must offer the same or greater protection than ours. For details of policy limits please refer to our booking conditions. Please read your insurance policy carefully upon receipt.
NO. DAYS	ADULT	KIDS
2 Days	£12	£8
3 - 4 Days	£15	£10
5 Days	£22	£14
7 Days	£28	£19
8 Days	See tour
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