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8 Day
Sights of Germany Tour
May 11-18, May 18-25, June 1-8,
June
15-22, July 6-13, August 3-10,
August 31-September 7, September 14-21,
2010
Projected Dates, will be confirmed
Summer 2008
Itinerary subject to change while touring for the best interest of
the group
Day 1: Depart USA
Enjoy full meal service on your scheduled wide-bodies flight to
Frankfurt.
Day 2: Arrive Frankfurt - Heidelberg
(2 Nights)
You will be met at the airport by your tour manager and transferred to
your hotel in the Heidelberg area, one of the oldest university towns in
Germany. This afternoon we will explore the winding streets of the Old
Quarter.
Day 3: Day Trip to Heidelburg & Worms
Today our touring surrounds this historic city. Heidelberg, ancient
capital of the Palatinate and home of Germany's oldest university, was
most importantly, a stronghold of German Reformed Protestants beginning
in 1560. One of the great confessional statements of the Reformation,
the Heidelberg Catechism was produced here in 1563. Heidelberg Castle, a
most impressive historic landmark of Germany, stands majestically
overlooking the Neckar River. The structure, now largely in ruins,
preserves numerous examples of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque German
architecture. Our next stop is in Worms. It was here, during the
Imperial Diet
in 1521, that Martin Luther challenged the entire Roman Catholic
establishment by his refusal to recant the great doctrines of
Protestantism. It was also here that
William Tyndale
completed the printing of his English version of the New Testament in
1525 which he had begun in Cologne. After seeing St. Peter's Church and
the symbolic Luther memorial near the town square, we will return to our
lodging for the evening in Heidelburg.
Day 4: Heidelburg - Rothenburg on the
Tauber - Augsburg (1 Night)
This morning, one of the highlights of your trip will be a visit to the
best preserved medieval town in all of Europe, Rothenburg. What a
delightful day you will have visiting the quaint Rathaus (town hall)
with its tower, the Kriminal-museum, housing all manner of Medieval
instruments of torture and especially for the ladies, one of the most
fascinating Christmas stores you will ever see - Kathe's (pronounced
Katie's). After lunch you will travel south to the ancient city of
Augsburg. It was here in 1518 at St. Anne's Church that Luther met the
papal legate, Cardinal Cajetan, who demanded that Luther submit to the
pope. Augsburg was also the site of another Imperial Diet (1530) at
which Protestants presented their confession, the foremost doctrinal
statement of the Lutheran church. In the town hall the Peace of Augsburg
was signed in 1555 ending for a time the religious wars in Germany
between the Catholics and the Protestants. Overnight in Augsburg for the
evening.
Day 5: Charming Bavaria (2 Nights)
Continuing further south today, we stop at the Rococo-style Chapel in
the Meadow and Ludwig II's most luxurious former residence, the
Neuschwanstein Castle. This afternoon's adventure takes us to the little
hamlet of Eibsee where we climb into a modern cable car that will take
us to the summit of the tallest mountain in Germany, the Zugspitze. Here
it snows year round, so you will need a sweater, but the panoramic view
will warm your heart. It is absolutely spectacular! We continue to the
charming town of Oberammergau, site of our Passion Play tomorrow.
Day 6: Passion Play
Today is dedicated to the Oberammergau, site of the famous Passion Play
and magnificently painted houses. This play, hundreds of years old has
lasted throughout time. We enjoy the lengthy program, spending the
evening nearby in one of the lovely housing locations available.
Day 7: Free Time in Munich
Departing Oberammergau in the late morning, we travel into Munich
for free time and one last overnight.
Day 8: Depart Munich for USA
We travel to the airport for our flight home arriving back in our home
town today.
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Approximate Price Per Person
(double occupancy):
Pricing confirmed Summer 2008
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Dates |
Approximate Land &
Air |
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East Coast |
Central |
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West Coast |
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May, September,
October |
$3272.00 |
$3378.00 |
$3447.00 |
$3516.00 |
$3587.00 |
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June, July,
August |
$3760.00 |
$3865.00 |
$3934.00 |
$4004.00 |
$4073.00 |
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Price Includes:
Roundtrip airfare
from JFK (discount airfare available nationwide), air taxes
(subject to change until ticketed), Superior Tourist Class
accommodations, breakfast daily, 6 dinners, Passion Play tickets (Including housing,
breakfast, lunch & dinner, admission ticket to the Oberammergau Museum, playbook), Luggage handling in hotels
(1 piece per person), Expert Guide throughout, All guides,
entrances and transportation as appear on itinerary, modern
transportation.
Not Included:
Gratuities, lunches, optional travel
insurance.
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