2022 PASSION PLAY OBERAMMERGAU
This is truly a must see event! Join R&J Tours for a once-in-a-decade performance to see the “Oberammergau Passion Play!” In 1633, the residents of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany, vowed that if God spared them from the bubonic plague ravaging the region, they would produce a play thereafter for all time every 10 years depicting the life and death of Jesus. The villagers believed they had been spared and they kept their part of the vow when the play was first performed in 1634. The 2022 Passion Play (rescheduled from 2020) marks the 42nd presentation in Oberammergau. On this Passion Play & Highlights of the Danube River Cruise journey, we’ll also experience Munich’s annual Oktoberfest and visit other amazing cities and villages in Hungary, Germany, Austria & Slovakia.
Day 1 – Home to Munich, Germany
Day 2 – Arrive Munich
Arrive Munich & meet our Cruise Manager
Check into hotel & enjoy a Welcome Drink & Dinner
Overnight – Munich Area Hotel
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 3 – Munich to Oberammergau
Morning panoramic Munich City Tour – Travel to Oberammergau
Afternoon experience the 2022 Passion Play Oberammergau
Included Dinner in Oberammergau Area during Intermission
Overnight – Oberammergau Area Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 – Oberammergau to Munich to Passau
Travel to Munich – Munich’s Oktoberfest at your own pace
Afternoon travel to Passau
Board MS Amadeus Silver III for 6 Nights
Onboard Welcome Dinner
Ship – MS Amadeus Silver III (6 Nights)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 – Linz – Danube Cruising
Ships stops in Linz for a visit on own & Danube Cruising or
Salzburg Optional Full Day Excursion
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Day 6 – Melk/Emmersdorf to Durnstein to Vienna
Morning Danube Cruising – Melk Abbey Optional
Afternoon Durnstein Walking Tour & Wine Tasting Experience
Onboard Oktoberfest Night – Bier Garden & Bavarian Dinner
Arrive this evening in Vienna, Austria
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Day 7 – Vienna
Morning Vienna City Tour
Afternoon at leisure in Vienna – Schoenbrunn Palace Optional
Docked in Vienna into the late evening
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Day 8 – Bratislava
Morning Bratislava City Tour – Afternoon at Leisure
Gala Farewell Dinner Onboard
Ship departs Bratislava early evening
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Day 9 – Budapest
Morning Budapest City Tour
Afternoon at leisure in Budapest or Budapest Horse Farm Optional
Ship docked overnight in Budapest
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner
Day 10 – Budapest to Flight Home
Transfer to the Budapest Airport for flight home
Included Meals: Breakfast
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
R&J Tours has decided to leave the excursions highlighted below as optional so that our Travelers may decide if they’d prefer to experience any of these excursions or if they’d rather be at leisure during any of these times.
Day 5: Salzburg
Travel to Salzburg for a walking tour of the Old Town, Mirabel Gardens, Mozart Square, the Dom Cathedral and historic center made famous by the “Sound of Music.” Visit Mozart’s Birthplace located at No. 9 Getreidegasse, the home where the Mozart family lived from 1747-1773. Learn about his life and see special exhibitions related to his music. Enjoy time at leisure to shop, visit a cafe & stroll the wonderful Getreidegasse.
Total Duration: Approx. 8-9 hours / Cost: Approx. $190 per person
Includes: Transportation, Admission (Mozart Birthplace) & Local Guide
Day 6: Melk Abbey
Enjoy an excursion to Melk Abbey, which is an Austrian Benedictine abbey and one of the world’s most famous monastic sites. The impressive Baroque abbey was built between 1702 and 1736. The abbey’s church and the impressive library with countless medieval manuscripts and frescos are particularly noteworthy. A guided tour takes you through the abbey’s chambers, along the imperator’s walk, through the marble hall, the balconies and the library.
Total Duration: Approx. 3 hours / Cost: Approx. $105 per person
Includes: Transportation & Admission
Day 7: Schoenbrunn Palace
Visit the magnificent Schoenbrunn Palace, the Baroque summer residence of the Haps- burgs. The 1,441-room Baroque Palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural and historical monuments in the country. The history of the palace and its vast gardens spans over 300 years, reflecting the changing tastes, interests, and aspirations of successive Habsburg monarchs. Enjoy a guided tour of some of its extravagant staterooms to see how the royal family once lived. Explore the gardens with their symmetrical terraces and fountains, or relax with a coffee or snack.
Total Duration: Approx. 4 hours / Cost: Approx. $109 per person
Includes: Transportation, Admission & Local Guide
Day 9: Hungarian Horse Farm Experience (Budapest)
Travel to a traditional Hungarian Farm. Upon arrival, sip a welcome glass of pálinka (plum brandy) and enjoy some pogácsa (savory scones). Experience a traditional Hungarian Horse Show featuring daredevil stunts, equestrian contests and the famous Puszta Five.
Total Duration: Approx. 4 hours / Cost: Approx. $120 per person
Includes: Transportation, Admission & Local Guide
Please note: Optional Excursions will be available to purchase onboard (not in advance). A Cruise Manager will go through all the options onboard and take sign ups at that time. *Discretionary tips for optional excursion guides are at your own expense.
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Tour Pace
Price Includes
RT Airfare including all taxes, surcharges & baggage fees! 21 Meals plus Snacks, Activities as stated, All Gratuities onboard!
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***Note an additional payment of $1000 per person is due by Dec. 17, 2021.***
09/21/2022 09/30/2022
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Tour Highlights
Bavaria, Munich & Oktoberfest, Germany
Bavaria is one of the oldest states in Europe dating to the 6th century AD. Home to 12.5 million people, Bavaria is rich in natural beauty, cultural heritage, tradition, and hospitality. The picturesque villages, medieval towns, and the Bavarian capital city of Munich are the epitome of authenticity. Enjoy a panoramic Munich City Tour featuring views of Olympic Park and the famous Marienplatz, home to the fourth largest glockenspiel in the world. Later experience Munich’s legendary Oktoberfest at your own pace. They’ve been brewing ‘liquid bread’ (beer) here for 3000 years. Enjoy time on your own to stroll the festival grounds and indulge in the unique and amazing atmosphere of Oktoberfest. Sample the brew and feast on Bavarian food and specialities as you discover an array of Munich’s history and culture.
Vienna, Austria
For over 600 years, the magnificent baroque capital city of Vienna was the seat of the mighty Hapsburg Emperors, a heritage that has bestowed it with many dazzling palaces and monuments: the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, and the majestic Ringstrasse. The capital is also known as the “City of Music” for having once been the home of composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart and Johann Strauss. On our included city tour, see some of the famous sights of this impressive city. Later enjoy some time at leisure or maybe visit the Schoenbrunn Palace.
Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital, was formerly known as Pressburg during the Middle Ages. Enjoy a Bratislava City Tour to see the imposing Bratislava Castle built more than 1,000 years ago, the National Theatre, and Blumenthal Church. After passing through the Vienna Gate, discover Bratislava’s charming old town on foot, admiring St. Martin’s Cathedral, the coronation site of Hungarian monarchs, and the quaint central square with its fairy-tale Town Hall.
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. The city straddles both banks of the Danube River, linked by seven bridges including the famous Chain and Elizabeth Bridges. An included sightseeing tour presents you with a fantastic opportunity to become acquainted with Hungary’s beautiful capital. Enjoy a photo stop at Gellert Hill, see historic Buda Castle, 500-year-old Matthias Church, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the distinctive Fisherman’s Bastion, and the marvelous Royal Palace.
