About the Passion Play, Oberammergau 2010, Bavarian Alps
In 1634 when the Black Death was ravaging all of Europe, the picturesque village of Oberammergau remained unaffected, until a homesick villager retuned and unknowingly brought the infection with him. As nearly 100 of their neighbours died, the remaining villagers vowed to God that they would re-enact the Crucifixion of Christ every ten years, and from that moment on there were no more casualties.
The villagers have kept their pledge, and in 2010 you will again be able to watch the Passion Play, performed on an open-air stage, amidst some of the most spectacular mountain scenery anywhere in Europe. The 2000 actors are all from the village, and by the beginning of the season they will have been rehearsing for well over a year to give you a memorable spectacle, which, together with a large choir and an orchestra performing music especially composed for the play, all adds to a truly unique experience.
As one of the UK’s leading tour operators we are pleased to be able to offer you this once in a lifetime experience, and for your added enjoyment we have combined the Passion Play with a holiday in the Austrian Tyrol, an area of wonderful scenery with its snow-capped mountain peaks, pine-clad hills and stunning crystal-clear lakes.
Day 1: UK to Liege We travel to our overnight hotel in the Liege area
Day 2: Liege to the Tyrol Southwards through Germany and into Austria and the lovely fortress town of Kufstein for a five night stay.
Days 3 to 6: Kufstein At leisure in Kufstein with plenty of time to enjoy the Austrian hospitality. We’ll be pleased to welcome you on our two included excursions and to give you the full choice of a range of optional excursions
Day 7: Oberammergau Passion Play We head westwards towards Oberammergau with time to have a quick look at the village before an included lunch. The first part of the Passion Play begins at 14.30 and finishes at 17.00, when there will be a three hour break for your included dinner. The second part of the play starts at 20.00 and ends at around 22.30, when you will be taken directly to your accommodation for the night
Day 8: Oberammergau to Liege Northwards through Germany to our overnight hotel in Belgium
Day 9: Liege to UK To Calais for the ferry to Dover and then home
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Your Shearings accommodation in Oberammergau 2010
With Sheaerings in Oberammergau you’ll be staying in comfortable category 3 Guests Houses with en-suite bedrooms and a dining room where breakfast will be served. Your hotel in Kufstein will be of minimum 3 star standard with en-suite bedrooms and comfortable bar and dining room.
You will have one overnight stay in the Liege area on a bed and breakfast basis on the outward journey, and one on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis on the return journey.
What's included In Your Shearings Oberammergau Holiday...
- Ticket to the Oberammergau Passion Play
- Included lunch and dinner in Oberammergau on the day of the play
- One nights accommodation in Oberammergau or neighbouring town/village in category 3 Guesthouse including breakfast
- Five nights half board accommodation in the 4 star Andreas Hofer in Kufstein, with welcome drink, buffet breakfasts, three course dinners with choice of main course and salad buffet evening, four course Farewell Dinner with 1/4 litre of wine and entrance to a traditional Tyrolean Evening in the hotel.
- Two nights accommodation to/from Austria including two breakfasts and one dinner
- Two included excursions whilst staying in the Tyrol
- Euro Tourer coach travel
- Complete luggage handling service
