European Delight 2010 (Oberammergau)

The unbeatable sights of Italy's great cities, the imperial air of Vienna, beautiful lakeside Lucerne, peerless Paris, and dynamic London: put them together and you have a recipe for an exhilarating European journey! Once every 10 years, Oberammergau, a tiny, picturesque village in the heart of the Bavarian Alps, reenacts an event which draws people of every religious denomination from the four corners of the world to witness the most poignant and moving story ever told. The sheer spectacle of the performance is beyond any West End or Broadway production, and is not to be missed.

Highlights

  • Rome
  • Florence
  • Venice
  • Vienna
  • Danube Valley
  • Salzburg
  • Oberammergau
  • Innsbruck
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lucerne
  • Paris
  • Dover

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Rome: Sightseeing features St. Peter's Basilica and views of the Colosseum and the Forum.
  • Florence: Panoramic view of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Admire Florentine leatherwork.
  • Venice: Cruise the canals by vaporetto and see St. Mark's Square. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
  • Vienna: Sightseeing includes Vienna's Ringstrasse, the Parliament and City Hall.
  • Danube Valley: See the Abbey of Melk.
  • Salzburg: Orientation shows us Mozart's birthplace and the Mirabell Palace Gardens.
  • Oberammergau: See the remarkable and awe inspiring Passion Play.
  • Innsbruck: See the Golden Roof and Hofburg Palace.
  • Liechtenstein: Visit the capital, Vaduz.
  • Lucerne: See the Lion Monument and medieval old town.
  • Paris: Sightseeing includes views of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees.
  • Dover: See the White Cliffs.

    Dining Highlights

  • 2 buffet breakfasts in London
  • 11 buffet breakfasts
  • Lunch in Oberammergau
  • 5 three-course dinners 19 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

    Travel Highlights

  • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, taxes, baggage handling and hotel tips are included.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats.
  • The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel.
  • Specialised local guide in Rome, Vienna and Paris.
  • Cross-channel transportation.
  • Rome Fiumicino Airport transfer is provided on Day 2, conditions apply.
  • For London airport shuttle service, conditions apply.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.

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    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Offer
    Offer valid through 12/31/2009
    Duration
    15 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Overnight flight from USA Overnight flight from USA
    Day 2Rome Arrive Rome (2 nights) :
    Welcome to Rome! Time to relax before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travelers.

    Hotel: Aran Park
    Day 3Rome Rome sightseeing & at leisure :
    Our guided tour includes a visit to St. Peters Basilica and views of the Forum and the Colosseum. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 4Florence Rome - Florence :
    We drive north to the Renaissance city of Florence. We enjoy splendid views from P. Michelangelo before time to explore and shop. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Art Hotel Miro
    Day 5Venice Florence - Venice :
    Across the Apennines to Venice. We take a canal cruise to St. Marks Square and visit a glassblowing workshop before time at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Park Hotel Villa Fiorita
    Day 6Vienna Venice - Vienna (2 nights) :
    We drive through the Carnian Alps and into Austria. Then a scenic drive takes us to Vienna. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Austria Trend Bosei
    Day 7Vienna Vienna sightseeing & at leisure :
    Our guided tour features the Opera House, Parliament and the City Hall. Later time at leisure or maybe take a trip to Schonbrunn Palace? (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 8Oberammergau Vienna - Salzburg - Oberammergau (2 nights) :
    First to Salzburg where our orientation includes the Mirabell Palace gardens and views of the cafestle before heading for Oberammergau. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 9Oberammergau Passion Play performance :
    After breakfast, there is time at leisure followed by lunch at a local restaurant. The Passion Play begins at 2.30pm and runs until 5pm when there is an included dinner break. The play resumes at 8pm and finishes at 10.30pm when you are transferred back to your hotel accommodation. (Buffet breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 10Lucerne Oberammergau - Innsbruck - Lucerne :
    This morning we depart from the Oberammergau region and rejoin our tour in Innsbruck and continue with our regular tour itinerary to beautiful lakeside Lucerne via the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 11Paris Lake Lucerne - Paris (2 nights) :
    This morning we drive to the French border and cross through wine-producing Burgundy with views of the ancient vineyards. From here our journey brings us to lively and glittering Paris for the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Holiday Inn Garden Court St Ouen
    Day 12Paris Paris sightseeing & at leisure :
    Our morning guided tour features the Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Then time for last minute shopping and to explore this beautiful city. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 13London Paris - London (2 nights) :
    We travel across the battlefields of the Somme to the port of Calais where we board our ferry to cross the Channel to Dover. Here we board our coach to take the short drive to London where our tour comes to an end. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Ibis Earls Court
    Day 14London London at leisure :
    Today is at leisure to explore this city. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 15Return USA London - USA :
    This morning, after breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to our fellow travelers and to London before our return flight to the USA. (Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing

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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    05/12/2010$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    05/19/2010$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    05/26/2010$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    06/02/2010$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    06/09/2010$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    06/16/2010$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    06/23/2010$2,375.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    06/30/2010$2,375.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    07/07/2010$2,375.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    07/14/2010$2,375.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    07/21/2010$2,375.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    08/04/2010$2,375.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    08/11/2010$2,375.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    08/18/2010$2,375.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    08/25/2010$2,385.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    09/01/2010$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    09/08/2010$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    09/15/2010$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    09/22/2010$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    Disclaimer
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    ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    *** Single and triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau portion of the tour.
    **** Savings and discounts do not apply to the Oberammergau supplements.
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    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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