East Germany, Czech Republic & the Oberammergau Passion Play
21 days from $10,327 pp twin share
- Best seats for the Passion Play
- Leisurely 2 and 3 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
See Berlin’s Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdam’s Palaces and ‘Bridge of Spies’, Prague’s medieval Hradcany Castle and WWII Colditz. Stand on the Bastei Bridge and giant Königstein’s ramparts. Relax in the magnificent Saxon Switzerland National Park and Spreewald’s forest canals. Cruise along the River Elbe to Dresden’s Royal Palace. Explore Cesky Krumlov, beautiful, baroque Salzburg, Innsbruck and the Austrian Tyrol. Visit Ludwig’s Bavarian fairytale castle, the glorious ‘Church in the Meadows’ and experience the extraordinary Oberammergau Passion Play!
Highlights
- Stay 3 nights in vibrant Berlin, and see the famous Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden and rebuilt Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie and sections of “The Wall’
- Stay 2 nights in Lübbenau in the heart of Spreewald and spend a full day in Potsdam, stand on the infamous Bridge of Spies, visit historic Cecilienhof Palace, Sanssouci Gardens, and the incredible Neues Palais
- Glide through the waterways of the ‘Spree Forest’ – a unique UNESCO listed biosphere
- Stay 3 nights in the very heart of wonderful Dresden and visit majestic Saxon Switzerland, walk over the Bastei Bridge and explore the ramparts of Königstein
- Enjoy a walking tour of Dresden and visit the Royal Palace museums including the treasures of the New Green Vault
- Spend a day exploring the ‘Bohemian Switzerland’ National Park
- Stay 3 nights in the heart of glorious medieval Prague and be guided through the infamous ‘escape castle’ of WWII – Colditz
- Explore the massive Hradcany – Prague Castle, St Vitus Cathedral the colourful houses of Zlatá Ulièka
- Visit the historic silver city of Kutná Hora, the Sedlec Ossuary, Cathedral of Saint Barbara, and a torch lit guided tour through the 500 year old silver mine
- Stay 2 nights in the heart of wonderful Cesky Krumlov
- Relax in an undiscovered gem, the 14th century renaissance town of Třeboň
- Enjoy a peaceful raft ride down the River Vltava and a guided tour of the Castle’s Renaissance and Baroque state rooms
- Stay 3 nights in the baroque city of Mozart – Salzburg and enjoy a walking tour
- Spend a day exploring the magnificent Lakes District visiting the beautiful lakeside villages of Hallstatt and St Wolfgang
- Savour a memorable dinner at the St Peter Stiftskeller, the oldest known restaurant in central Europe!
- Drive over the stunning Fern Pass to stay 2 nights in the ancient medieval town of Füssen
- Explore the cobblestoned city of Innsbruck and see the famous Golden Roof
- Visit Hohenschwangau to explore Ludwig’s ‘fairytale’ Neuschwanstein Castle
- Take the Tegelberg cable car high into the Bavarian Alps
- Visit the most beautiful church in Europe, Wieskirche - the ‘Church in the Meadows’
- Relax in the mountain resort town of Garmisch and visit the Abbey of Kloster Ettal
- Enjoy your ‘grand finále’ - stay 2 nights in selected 4 star hotel accommodation and enjoy Category 1 ‘best in house’ seating for the marvellous Oberammergau Passion Play
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: Berlin welcome
DAY 2: Berlin sightseeing
DAY 3: Berlin ‘My Time’
DAY 4: Potsdam Palaces and Gardens
DAY 5: Spreewald punt ride and Lübbenau ‘My Time’
DAY 6: Saxon Switzerland National Park sightseeing
DAY 7: Dresden sightseeing
DAY 8: Bohemian Switzerland or Dresden ‘My Time’
DAY 9: Colditz Castle and Prague
DAY 10: Prague sightseeing
DAY 11: Prague ‘My Time’ or Kutná Hora sightseeing
DAY 12: Třeboň and Cesky Krumlov
DAY 13: Cesky Krumlov tour and ‘My Time’
DAY 14: Salzburg and dinner in St Peter Stiftskeller
DAY 15: A full day at leisure exploring baroque Salzburg
DAY 16: The Austrian Lakes District, Hallstatt and St Wolfgang
DAY 17: Innsbruck in the Tyrol and over the Fern Pass into Bavaria
DAY 18: Neuschwanstein Castle and Tegelberg
DAY 19 The Church in the Meadows, Garmisch and the Abbey of Kloster Ettal
DAY 20: An incredible Oberammergau Passion Play Experience
DAY 21: To Munich
Incredible Value Inclusions
Over $2,100 value of extras already included
- 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
- 20 nights specially selected hotel accommodation
- Hotel porterage (1 bag per person)
- 32 Meals – including breakfast daily (B) and 12 dinners (D)
- Welcome drink in Berlin
- Hand Selected Albatross Experiences – Spreewald punt ride,
- Elbe River cruise, Vltava raft ride, Kutná Hora silver mine visit,
- ‘Bohemian Switzerland’ adventure day, fairytale castle visit
- Local guides as described in the itinerary
- ALL tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and local guides
- Personal audio system whilst on tour
- Free WiFi on most coaches and at hotels
NO additional ‘on tour’ costs!
Dates and Prices
Start Date | End Date | Price Per Person | Availability | ||
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14 May 2020 | 3 Jun 2020 |
AUD $10,317 |
Space Available | ||
11 Jun 2020 | 1 Jul 2020 |
AUD $9,977 |
Space Available | ||
16 Jul 2020 | 5 Aug 2020 |
AUD $9,977 |
Space Available | ||
13 Aug 2020 | 2 Sep 2020 |
AUD $9,977 |
Space Available | ||
10 Sep 2020 | 30 Sep 2020 |
AUD $10,317 |
Space Available |
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Over $100 value of extras per day are already included. There are no additional 'on tour' costs - even your end of tour tips are included!
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