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Play 2010 |
In 1634, the village of Oberammergau fulfilled its
promise to perform the life and death of Jesus if it
was spared the ravages of the plague. Only 21 died
of the plague in 1632 and 1633 and the grateful villagers
celebrated their thanks with what has been a once-a-decade
tradition. The most recent performances took place
in 2000 and the next will be performed from May 15
until October 3, 2010.
The play involves over 2,000
performers, musicians, and stage technicians, all of
whom are residents of the village. The play comprises
spoken dramatic text, musical and choral accompaniment
and tableaux vivants, motionless scenes from the Old
Testament with verbal description.
The Oberammergau
play has a running time of approximately seven hours.
A meal is served during the intermission of the play.
Most of the 530,000 visitors see the play as part of
a package tour, the first of which was in 1870. Admission
fees were first charged in 1790.
General Tours brings
this unique experience to you as part of their Passion
Play 2010 river cruise selections. Space is very limited
on the small river ships, so make your reservations
early.
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River Cruising with General Tours
Each fully-escorted, all-inclusive
cruise & tour includes an award-winning
ship and first class and deluxe hotels, all meals and wine every
evening onboard, all sightseeing, luggage handling, port charges and all on-tour transportaton. .
Reservations: Get
a custom travel quote online today!
Call 1-877-248-6962
or visit your AAA travel office.
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The Danube, Bavaria and the Passion Play 2010
11 Days/ 10 Nights
River cruise-tour departures: June 6, July 4, July 18, August 15, August 29, September 12
from $5,599
Highlights:
- The brand-new River Beatrice offers light-filled river-view staterooms (80% with French balconies), superb Continental cuisine, complimentary regional wines and beer with dinner, and a 24-hour specialty Coffee & Tea Bar
- Discover all the highlights along the Danube River with six included shore excursions hosted by terrific English-speaking guides. Your sightseeing is enhanced with our state-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system
- Comprehensive ship's program includes local cultural entertainment and our signature lecture "Austria's History in the Context of the House of Habsburg"
- Explore ashore on your own at a leisurely pace with complimentary use of our onboard bicycles
- Fully escorted touring through the Bavarian Alps to spectacular Berchtesgaden for an overnight at the 5-star InterContinental Berchtesgaden Resort; Germany's newest luxury spa resort is set amidst the forested splendor of the Bavarian alps
- Enjoy a delightful cruise excursion on Lake Königsee, surrounded by magnificent Alpine peaks, and a fine Bavarian dinner in an authentic, rustic high-mountain chalet
- Marvel at the vast underground war rooms of the Third Reich and visit Eagle's Nest, the breathtaking mountaintop teahouse built for Adolf Hitler's 50th birthday
- Your 2-night stay in the Oberammergau region includes a guided village walking tour and premium center-orchestra seats for the 41st presentation of the historic Passion Play
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The Rhine, Bavaria and the Passion Play
2010
11 Days / 10 Nights
River cruise-tour departures: May 16, June 27, July 25, August 22, 2010
from $5,799
Highlights:
- The stylish River Ambassador offers light-filled riverview staterooms, superb Continental cuisine, complimentary regional wines and beer with dinner, and a 24-hour specialty Coffee & Tea Bar
- Discover all the highlights of the Rhine Valley with six included shore excursions hosted by terrific English-speaking guides. Your sightseeing is enhanced with our state-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system
- Comprehensive ship's program includes local cultural entertainment and our signature lecture "The European City from the Middle Ages to the Present"
- Explore ashore on your own at a leisurely pace with complimentary use of our onboard bicycles
- Fully escorted touring through the Bavarian Alps to spectacular Berchtesgaden for an overnight at the 5-star InterContinental Berchtesgaden Resort; Germany’s newest luxury spa resort is set amidst the forested splendor of the Bavarian alps
- Enjoy a delightful cruise excursion on Lake Königsee, surrounded by magnificent Alpine peaks, and a fine Bavarian dinner in an authentic, rustic high-mountain chalet
- Marvel at the vast underground war rooms of the Third Reich and visit Eagle’s Nest, the breathtaking mountaintop teahouse built for Adolf Hitler’s 50th birthday
- Your 2-night stay in the Oberammergau region includes a guided village walking tour and premium center-orchestra seats for the 41st presentation of the historic Passion Play
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Prices per guest, based on double occupancy, cruise-only for select travel dates, stateroom type and hotel; prices will increase for better stateroom and different departure date. Singles are limited. Triples are not available. Airfare is not included but is available through General Tours. If you purchase air from General Tours on their designated flights, the flight from Amsterdam to Munich is included. Group transfers are included as indicated and are scheduled to meet air-inclusive arrangements purchased through General Tours. Transfers at other times may require an additional charge. Government fees/taxes are additional for all guests. Prices subject to change, availability and confirmation. Other conditions & restrictions may apply.
Payments and cancellations:
Deposit
A deposit of $750 per person is due at the time of booking.
A second deposit of $500 is due by September 1, 2009. For bookings made between September 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009, a deposit of $1,250 is due. A third deposit of $700 is due by December 31, 2009. For bookings made December 31, 2009 or later, a deposit of $1,950 is due. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure.
Full Payment
Full payment is due 120 days prior to departure.
If The Traveler Cancels
Before August 31, 2009: $750 fee per person
September 1, 2009 - 121 days prior to departure: $1950 per person
Within 120 days of departure: 100% of price |
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