Bob
& Barbara Petker invite you to the Oberammergau Passion Play
Plus Rothenburg, Munich, Salzburg and Vienna
June 17 to July 1, 2010
Limited to 24 participants
Oberammergau Tickets must be purchased by Sept 30, 2009
History of the Play: After months of suffering from the Bubonic Plague, the people of Oberammergau took a vow to perform the "Play of the Suffering, Dying and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ" every ten years if they were spared. Miraculously from that point on they all survived and true to their promise, the first performance was in 1634. This simple performance was held in a meadow and acted by the villagers. After 1674 they decided to change the date, so as to fall every ten years beginning in 1680.
17 Thu LOS ANGELES: 7:00 PM departure from LAX on Lufthansa Flight 451. (D, B in flight)
18 Fri FRANKFURT - ROTHENBURG-ob-der-TAUBER: Arrive Frankfurt at 3:10 PM Meet our driver, Wolfgang, who has piloted our private deluxe coach on our tours to Germany for many years. Wolfgang will take us on his personal tour of his home town, Frankfurt. We’ll spend two nights in the picturesque medieval town of Rothenberg, still completely surrounded by its ancient wall. Stay at the charming Klosterstüble, where we’ll have dinner. B, D
19 Sat ROTHENBURG: A morning walking tour and the rest of the day free to explore the city, walk the wall, visit the museums, browse in the shops and enjoy the atmosphere of this lovely old town. B
20 Sun ROTHENBURG - MUNICH: Travel the scenic Romantic Road through the quaint villages of Dinklesbühl and Nördlingen to Augsberg. Afternoon arrival at our Munich hotel, the Falkenturm, located in the heart of the city, Dinner at the historic Hofbrauhaus. B, D
21 Mon MUNICH: Morning bus and walking tour of the city including the Marienplatz, the food market, the City Hall, the Frauenkirche plus much more. Afternoon free to stroll Kaufinger Strasse, the walking street, or visit the beautiful churches in the Old Town. B
22 Tue MUNICH: You’re on your own. Munich is a city of world-class museums: the Old and the New Pinakothek (paintings), the Glyptothek (sculpture), the National Bavarian Museum, (Christmas Creches and handicrafts) and the Deutsches Museum (science and industry). Don't miss beautifully restored Residence Palace. Munich has a wonderful transportation system. Get a day ticket to travel on any train, tra
m
or bus in the city. B23 Wed MUNICH-UNTERAMMERGAU: Travel to the beautiful Bavarian Alps, stopping at the Wieskirke, a glorious example of German Baroque. Enjoy a view of Neuschwanstein Castle and visit Linderhof, two of Mad Ludwig II’s castles. Arrive at Oberammergau, but stay in nearby Unterammergau in privately owned pensions and inns. B, D
24 Thu OBERAMMERGAU: All day performance of this epic play is produced entirely by the villagers. The story is told with pantomime, speaking and singing chorus, orchestra and 100’s of beautifully costumed actors. B,L,D
25 Fri OBERAMMERGAU - SALZBURG: Via Herrnchiemsee, the island palace of Ludwig II, where he built a virtual Versailles. Dinner at our hotel, the Elefant, located near the Getreidegasse, the walking street, in the center of the old
town. B, D26 Sat SALZBURG: We’ll be awakened by the tolling bells of the Cathedral nearby. Morning walking tour of the Old Town. In the afternoon you may want to join the the famous "Sound of Music" Tour (optional). B
27 Sun SALZBURG: Excursion to Berchtesgaden and a thrilling ride into the Salt Mines, visit Obersalzberg, where Hitler and his cronies built their homes, see his Eagles Nest on top of Mt Kehlstein, and drive the Rossfeld Road with awesome views of the Salzach Valley. B
28 Mon SALZBURG - VIENNA: Via Melk Abbey, a baroque masterpiece. Afternoon cruise on the Danube to Krems, where we meet our coach. Arrival in Vienna and the Hotel Kaiserin Elisabeth, in the center of the Old Town on the Kartner Strasse pedestrian street and next to St Stephan’s Cathedral. Dinner at a Figmuller's, for the best schnitzel in Vienna. B, D
29 Tue VIENNA: Morning walking tour of the old town, including St Stephans cathedral, the Hofburg Palace, the imperial residence of the Hapsburgs, the Opera House, Parliament Building, Afternoon free to stroll the Kartner Strasse, visit the Cafe Sacher, stroll the Stadt Park and listen to Strauss Waltzes in the evening.. B
30 Wed VIENNA: A free day to visit the palacial Art History Museum, take a tour of the opera house, and explore the city. Farewell dinner and show at the City Hall tonight. B, D
July
01 Thu VIENNA - LAX: Early departure to board Lufthansa 3555 departing at 1:00 PM, changing in Munich to Lufthansa 452 for direct flight to LAX arriving at 6:50 pm. (D, L in flight)
plus flight and taxes.
Single supplement $500.
Payment Schedule
$300 deposit due with application.
$450 deposit due Sept 1, 2009 (Oberammergau Tickets must be purchased by Sept 30, 2009)
Balance due April 15, 2010
Included:
Accommodations in centrally located, first class hotels.
21 meals, including breakfast every day, seven dinners plus four in-flight meals.
Transportation in Germany and Austria in our own private deluxe touring coach.
City tours, entrances and admissions at all attractions in the itinerary.
Not Included:
Flight (2009 fare: $1500 including taxes. 2010 fares not yet published)
Passport fees, beverages, items listed as "optional," trip insuranc.
Tips to guides and coach driver.
Transportation to/from LAX
Cancellation fee:
After April 15, 2010: $300
After May 15, 2010: $1000
After June 15, 2010: No refund
Insurance (Highly Recommended! ) Click here for more information
Premium of $200 protects $3,000 of your tour deposits, plus $25,000 medical expense, $100,000 emergency medical transportation, $25,000 death and dismember- ment, $500 travel delay, $500 loss of baggage and travel documents, $100 baggage delay. Higher and lower limits are available.
Send your application and $300 per person deposit payable to:
PETKER TOURS 3338 El Encanto Court,
Bakersfield CA 93301
For more information, call 661-325-3200, Email petkertours@aol.com
GO TO TOP OF PAGE HOME