Black Forest, Bavarian Alps and the Oberammergau Passion Play
16 Glorious Days
- Best seats for the Passion Play
- Leisurely 3 & 4 night stays
- Small group size from just 10 to 28
- Genuinely inclusive, no extra costs
- Designed for Australians & New Zealanders
- 'My Time' guaranteed
Tour Overview
Wander down cobblestoned streets in stunning villages, explore Ludwig’s fairytale castles, taste wine on the ‘route Alsace du Vin’, take in the spectacular mountain views from Hitler’s Eagles Nest and the undulating ‘Sound of Music’ hills near beautiful, baroque Salzburg. As a finále experience the extraordinary Oberammergau Passion Play!
Highlights
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Stay 4 nights in Schönwald in the centre of the Black Forest
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Visit Heidelberg Castle and picture perfect Colmar
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Taste wine on the ‘route Alsace du Vin’
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Visit Triberger Wasserfälle - Germany’s highest waterfall
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Stay 3 nights in picturesque Füssen
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Wander around the amazing gardens of the ‘Flower Island’ of Mainau
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Explore Neuschwanstein Castle on a guided tour
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Enjoy the mountain cable car ride up to Tegelberg
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Explore the extravagant Linderhof Palace and gardens
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See the most beautiful church in Europe – Wieskirche
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Stay 4 nights in the delightful Spa town of Bad Reichenhall
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Explore picturesque Rattenberg and in the old town of Innsbruck see the Golden Roof
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Explore Hitler’s Eagles Nest and visit Berchtesgaden and the historic town's Salt Mines
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Enjoy a full day to explore Salzburg
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Discover the stunning village of Hallstatt
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Follow the scenic Lakes District road and relax over lunchtime in picturesque, lakeside Wolfgangsee
- Enjoy your ‘grand finále’ - stay 2 nights in selected 4 star accommodation and enjoy Category 1 ‘best in house’ seating for the marvellous Oberammergau Passion Play
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: Frankfurt welcome
DAY 2: Heidelberg, Gengenbach and the Black Forest
DAY 3: Strasbourg cruise and Triberg
DAY 4: Colmar and the Alsace Wine Road
DAY 5: Gothic Freiburg and Lake Titisee
DAY 6: Flower Island of Mainau to Bavaria
DAY 7: Neuschwanstein Castle and Tegelberg
DAY 8: Linderhof Palace, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Wieskirche
There is nothing quite like a day in the mountains! Our first stop will be a visit to Linderhof, an extravagant French Rococo Palace – yet another of King Ludwig’s amazing creations. Lunchtime will be in the beautifully decorated town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. ‘My Time’ to relax in one of the traditional beer gardens or restaurants, or shop in the broad pedestrian mall. This afternoon we drive through Bavarian farmlands and forests to make a stop in arguably the most beautiful church in Europe – Wieskirche (the ‘Church in the Meadows’). Surrounded by green fields, the interior of this World Heritage Listed church is an astounding Rococo creation.
DAY 9: Innsbruck and Rattenberg
DAY 10: Salzburg and ‘My Time’
We have allowed a full day to explore Salzburg – the baroque city of Mozart. A local guide will take us on a walking tour of this enchanting city, including several locations used in the film ‘The Sound of Music’. Your afternoon will be at leisure to explore the myriad of narrow, cobblestoned streets, ornate squares and churches, fascinating shops and traditional coffee houses. The views from the enormous Festung (Fortress), sitting high above the city, are magnificent.
DAY 11: Berchtesgaden, Eagle’s Nest and Salt Mines
A fascinating day ahead as we visit Berchtesgaden and Hitler’s Eagles Nest. We take a breathtaking bus journey up the winding Kehlstein road and then, joined by a local guide, and in Hitler’s personal luxurious brass elevator, we ascend inside the mountain for a guided tour of the Kehlsteinhaus. This alpine retreat is better known as Hitler’s Eagles Nest and the mountain views are spectacular. Lunchtime will be spent in the picturesque and historic town of Berchtesgaden, before we visit the old Salt Mines. After dressing up in a salt miner’s uniform, we enjoy a fun filled ride on a small train deep underground, take wooden slides (or steps) and then float on a barge across a crystal clear underground lake, beautifully illuminated by a light show.
DAY 12: Hallstatt and Lake Wolfgangsee
Our day is spent exploring the Austrian Lakes District! After a leisurely start we explore the picturesque town of Hallstatt. Set on a rocky terrace jutting into the quiet dark water of the lake and surrounded by towering peaks, this is considered the oldest inhabited village in Europe and perhaps the most beautiful in Austria. Lunchtime is at leisure in St. Wolfgang, on the extraordinarily picturesque Lake Wolfgangsee, Our return journey to Bad Reichenhall takes us alongside Wolfgangsee (lake) and around Lake Fuschl. Your evening is free in Bad Reichenhall.
DAY 13: Extravagant Herrenchiemsee Palace and Munich
Entering Germany, we stop in the town of Prien on Lake Chiemsee. Here we board a boat to cross over to the island of Herreninsel where we enjoy a guided tour through ‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s Royal Palace of Herrenchiemsee. Utterly extravagant, the State Rooms were modelled on the Palace of Versailles. Later, we continue to Munich. Tonight, we enjoy dinner in a local restaurant.
DAY 14: ‘My Time’ Munich and Oberammergau
DAY 15: An incredible Oberammergau Passion Play Experience
DAY 16: To Munich
Incredible Value Inclusions
- Category 1 seating for the Oberammergau Passion Play
- ALL excursions, scenic drives, sightseeing and entrances as described
- Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager
- Travel in a first class air-conditioned touring coach
- 15 nights specially selected hotel accommodation
- Hotel porterage (1 bag per person)
- 26 Meals – including breakfast daily (B), lunch on the shores of Lake Titisee (L) and 10 dinners (D)
- Hand Selected Albatross Experiences – Strasbourg river cruise, Lake Titisee cruise, cable car ride to Tegelberg and Berchtesgaden Salt Mine visit
- Local guides as described in the itinerary
- ALL tips to your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides
- Personal audio system whilst on tour
- Free WiFi at hotels
NO additional ‘on tour’ costs!
Dates and Prices
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24 May 2022 | 8 Jun 2022 | Not Yet Open For Sale | |||
28 Jun 2022 | 13 Jul 2022 | Not Yet Open For Sale | |||
19 Jul 2022 | 3 Aug 2022 | Not Yet Open For Sale | |||
9 Aug 2022 | 24 Aug 2022 | Not Yet Open For Sale | |||
4 Sep 2022 | 19 Sep 2022 | Not Yet Open For Sale |
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