England Christian Heritage
and Oberammergau

11-Day Tour

May 9-19, August 29-September 8, 2010  

 

  




Day 1: DEPARTURE
Overnight flight for London.

Day 2: ARRIVAL, LONDON DRIVING TOUR
Upon arrival, our group will be taken on a driving tour of the thriving city on the Thames. We'll see some of the highlights of London such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London with the remainder of your day free. Our lodging for the next six nights will be in London.

Day 3: ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, CHRISTIAN HERITAGE SITES, TOWER OF LONDON
Following breakfast we visit St. Paul's Cathedral, the largest church in the city. It is hailed as the seat of the Bishop of London and "parish church of the British Commonwealth". St. Paul's was designed by the famous architect, Christopher Wren. Next, we visit Wesley's Chapel on City Road, built in 1778. John Wesley's house/museum is right next door. He lived here from 1779 until his death in 1791. His burial place is behind the chapel. Across City Road is the non-conformist cemetery, Bunhill Fields, with the graves of Susanna Wesley, John Bunyan, Daniel Defoe and the hymn writer Isaac Watts ("When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"; "Come, Ye that Love the Lord"; "O God, Our Help in Ages Past"). Other highlights in this area include the charterhouse school where John attended and Spital Yard, home of the Annesley family where Susanna Wesley, youngest of 24 children, was raised. Our morning tour will conclude at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, were Charles Spurgeon held his great revival meetings. This afternoon's sightseeing is at the number one tourist attraction in London, the Tower of London. The stronghold reflects England's long history, presented in detail by the Beefeater guards, and houses the spectacular Crown Jewels.

Day 4: SALISBURY, STONEHENGE AND SOUTHAMPTON
We begin our sightseeing with another wondrous sight, the Neolithic monument of Stonehenge which dates to around 2800 BC.   At the Cathedral in Salisbury, we'll view the original copies of the Magna Carta of 1215 AD. Our next stop is in Southampton, where the Mayflower sailed from England in 1620. The town is also the birthplace of hymn writer Isaac Watts. We'll walk along the old city walls and through the same gate the Pilgrims used to board their ships. After a stop at the Mayflower Memorial, we continue back to London for the evening.

DAY 5: OXFORD
We travel northward to Oxford, where C.S. Lewis died in 1963. We'll be presented with a history of the 800 year old university at the Oxford Story and free time for lunch. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour to view University College where C.S. Lewis was educated, Christchurch where John Wesley was educated, Lincoln College where he was a Fellow; and Balliol College where John Wycliffe studied before we return to London.

DAY 6: CAMBRIDGE
A full day tour to Cambridge and area begins with a drive via Kulnudon, birthplace of Charles Haddon Spurgeon in 1834. We then continue to Colschester, where Spurgeon went to school, and Newmarket where he was an Usher at a school in 1849. At Cambridge, where Spurgeon finished his education and Wesley paid a visit in 1731, we enjoy a guided tour to view Magdalen College, where C.S. Lewis was a Fellow of English Literature and Professor  of Medieval and Renaissance Literature in 1955.  Afternoon Christian Heritage walk through the historic city centre which reveals Cambridge’s contribution to the Reformation, its Puritan revolution, the development of modern science and the abolition of the slave trade.  We view Magdalen College, where C.S. Lewis was a Fellow of English Literature and Professor and then turn back toward London for the evening,

DAY 7: FREE DAY
Many sightseeing opportunities are available for your hotel or you may choose to go out on your own to shop, take in the theatre.

Day 8: Arrival Munich
We transfer to the airport for our flight to Munich. The remainder of your day is free to check in to your hotel for the evening, sightsee on your own, relax and prepare for the excitement ahead.

Day 9: Munich - Oberammergau
Our sightseeing begins with a morning driving tour of Munich including outside views of the Pinakotheken art museums, the world famous Hofbräuhaus, the National Theater with the Royal Palace, Free time for lunch and shopping will be allowed at the Marienplatz and the Viktualien market with its colorful outdoor stalls. This afternoon, we enjoy a wonderful ride through the Bavarian countryside to Our lodging for the next two evenings. (B, D)

Day 10: Oberammergau Performance
Your morning is free to enjoy the delightful village of Oberammergau with outstanding opportunities for photos and shopping. Lunch is provided by the Oberammergau Committee. This afternoon and evening we enjoy the Passion Play production. The play depicts the story of Christ's Passion, beginning with the entry into Jerusalem and ending with the resurrection and transfiguration, a moving and spectacular experience. Each performance starts at 2:30 pm and ends approximately 10:30 pm, with a three-hour dinner break/intermission from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Homeward 
This morning we depart for Munich for our flight home.


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May

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Tourist class Munich hotel, 4 star Oberammergau area hotel, breakfast daily, 2 dinners, Passion Play tickets (Including play tickets, housing, breakfast, lunch & dinner, admission ticket to the Oberammergau Museum, playbook), Britain lodging in 3 star tourist class hotels, 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners, all guides, entrances and transportation as appear on itinerary, services of long distance deluxe motorcoach as appears on itinerary.

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