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Tauck World Discovery
Romantic Germany 2010 Including The Passion Play!
Romantic Germany
Including The Passion Play! Explore a land of fascinating history, varied
landscapes and diverse cultural traditions on Tauck's comprehensive Germany tour
including a once-in-a-lifetime experience of the 2010 Oberammergau
Passion Play! Journey along the
Yellow Roads – such as the scenic Black
Forest High Road – through fairy-tale forests and past medieval castles. Immerse
yourself in history in Heidelberg, Munich, Weimar, Potsdam and Berlin. Enjoy
Wiesbaden and Baden-Baden, both famous around the world for their spas. Take a
private cruise on the Rhine; dine at an old Black Forest mill; visit Bavarian
King Ludwig's grand Linderhof Palace with its sumptuous gardens; and enjoy a
private tour of the New Green Vault in Dresden's Royal Palace. And, of course,
attend the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play
in Tauck's premier seating – in the best category available – during a two-night
stay at a five-star luxury boutique hotel, exclusive to Tauck during your stay,
right in the heart of Oberammerau! From the Rhine River valley to the mountains
of Bavaria, there is something exciting every day of Tauck's in-depth two-week
Romantic Germany Including The Passion Play!
Day-by-Day
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Frankfurt /
Wiesbaden
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Hotel Nassauer Hof
Wiesbaden. A transfer is included from Frankfurt’s Rhein-Main Airport to
Hotel Nassauer Hof Wiesbaden. Welcome to Germany! Meet the traveling companions
with whom you will share Romantic Germany
Including The Passion Play at a welcome reception and dinner this
evening, at your home for the first two nights of your Germany tour, centrally
located next to Wiesbaden's market square.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Hotel Nassauer Hof, Wiesbaden, Germany
Day 2 – Cruise along the
River Rhine
Begin today's travels on your Germany tour along the fabled Rhine River with a
riverboat cruise from St. Goarshausen to Rüdesheim, during which you'll discover
the legend of the Lorelei and glide past green hillsides, tiny villages and
romantic castles. Explore picturesque Rüdesheim on your own, and enjoy a tasting
of the local wines before returning to your hotel in Wiesbaden.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hotel Nassauer Hof, Weisbaden, Germany
Day 3 – Old-fashioned
Heidelberg to the Black Forest
Travel the fast-paced autobahns, then drive along the
Yellow Roads through typical villages of
the agricultural region known as the Bergstrasse. Continue your Germany tour
through the mountains to Schriesheim and on to the fabled city of Heidelberg –
boasting both Germany’s oldest university and splendid Heidelberger Schloss.
Discover this medieval castle during a walking tour before heading off into the
Black Forest for a two-night stay at one of Germany’s premier spa resorts.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Schlosshotel Bühlerhöhe, Bühl, Germany
Day 4 – Take the cure at
Baden-Baden
Sometimes referred to as the gateway to the Black Forest, the celebrated spa
town of Baden-Baden is best known for its therapeutic waters. Enjoy a walking
tour before exploring more of this premier spa resort town on your own. Dine in
an old mill beside a romantic brook in the Black Forest this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Schlosshotel Bühlerhöhe, Bühl, Germany
Day 5 – Lakeside magic en
route to Oberammergau
Traverse much of the length of the Black Forest High Road, one of the most
scenic routes you'll find during your Germany tour, into the foothills of the
Alps. Enjoy lunch on the shores of Lake Constance, the largest lake in Germany,
before continuing on through Friedrichshafen en route to the picturesque village
of Oberammergau, in the Bavarian Alps. Your home for the next two nights – a
five-star, chalet-styled, luxury boutique hotel in the heart of the village – is
exclusive to Tauck during your stay!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Maximilian, Oberammergau, Germany
Day 6 – Once in a lifetime
– Oberammergau's
Passionsspiele
You can start this remarkable day with a visit and demonstration at the shop of
one of Oberammergau’s celebrated woodcarvers, or choose to explore the village
on your own. After lunch at your hotel, it's time for a true highlight of your
journey – Tauck’s premier seating, in the best category available, at a
performance of the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play (or
Passionsspiele)! Performed only once
every ten years (May through September), the tradition of the
Passionsspiele began in 1634, when the
villagers pledged to perform a play about the life of Jesus in gratitude for
being spared from the plague. Involving the talents of more than 2,000 actors,
technicians and musicians – each a village resident – today’s Passion Play
includes dramatic scenes of the Passion (in High German; Tauck provides an
English libretto), musical performances and Old Testament
tableaux vivants. The performance begins
in the afternoon and, after a break for dinner at a local restaurant, continues
into the evening – a once-in-a-lifetime event, experienced in true Tauck Style!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Maximilian, Oberammergau, Germany
Day 7 – King Ludwig's
Linderhof, and on to Munich
Say goodbye to magical Oberammergau and head off to Linderhof Palace, King
Ludwig II of Bavaria’s opulent 19th-century “royal villa” inspired by the Palace
of Versailles; parts of this grandiose palace complex are exact, if smaller,
copies of features found at Versailles. Tour the palace with its grand staircase
and Hall of Mirrors, and stroll through its magnificent gardens, considered by
many to be the among the finest in the world. Continue on to Munich for a
two-night stay at Bayerischer Hof – a landmark in the heart of the Bavarian
capital that's been hosting distinquished guests in grace and style for over 160
years.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Bayerischer Hof, Munich, Germany
Day 8 – Marvelous Munich,
poignant Dachau
Take a sightseeing tour of the Bavarian capital today that includes the
celebrated Maximilianstrasse, the 17th-century Residenz, and the old town hall.
Visit Alte Pinakothek, one of Munich’s most captivating museums, housing some of
Europe’s finest art treasures. Explore more of the city at leisure this
afternoon, or join us for a poignant visit to Dachau; sample some of Munich's
many fine restaurants for lunch and dinner on your own today.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Bayerischer Hof, Munich, Germany
Day 9 – Inspiration of the
ages in Weimar
Depart Munich and travel to Weimar, the birthplace of modern architecture
following the famous Bauhaus movement, and the seat of Germany's post-World War
I government. A walking tour introduces you to the city, whose famous residents
have included Wolfgang von Goethe, Franz Liszt and Johann Sebastian Bach.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Elephant, Weimar, Germany
Day 10 – Discover art and
history in Dresden
Your Germany tour continues to the city of Dresden, home to exquisite
architecture and many artistic treasures. Although the city’s Royal Palace was
virtually destroyed during World War II, extensive restoration and
reconstruction have regained the splendor of its historic Baroque interior.
During a private tour of the palace's New Green Vault, you’ll be introduced to
some of the 4,000 works of art – including many rare treasures from the
Renaissance, Baroque and Classicist periods – that it showcases.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hilton Dresden, Germany
Day 11 – More memorable
sights of Dresden
Further city sightseeing in Dresden includes a visit to Frauenkirche. One of the
major churches of the German Protestant tradition, it was left in ruins by bombs
during World War II; extensive reconstruction efforts were completed in 2005. At
the old royal stables, see The Procession of
the Princes before continuing on to the neo-Renaissance Semperoper (opera
house) and the Baroque Zwinger, home to five museums. Your afternoon is free to
explore even more of this lovely city on the Elbe River as you please.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hilton Dresden, Germany
Day 12 – A milestone of
World War II and intriguing Berlin
Make your way to Potsdam today and visit the Cecilienhof Palace, a UNESCO World
Heritage site where Truman, Churchill, and Stalin signed the Potsdam Treaty in
1945. Continue your Germany tour through the Brandenburg lake district to
historic Berlin, crossing Glienicke Bridge – famous as the place where spies
were exchanged during the Cold War. Your home for the next two nights is The
Westin Grand, Berlin, in the heart of the capital of a reunited Germany.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: The Westin Grand, Berlin, Germany
Day 13 – Berlin, where
East once met West
The history of this once-divided city is intriguing on many levels, and a
sightseeing tour includes a treasure trove of Berlin's most famous landmarks;
although many historic buildings were destroyed during World War II, they have
since been restored or reconstructed. The Cold War era reveals itself at the
Brandenburg Gate and famous Checkpoint Charlie, while earlier periods are
represented by the Deutscher Dom, the Französischer Dom, Unter den Linden
Boulevard, the Reichstag and the Schauspielhaus. Following an afternoon spent as
you please, bid Auf Wiedersehen to your
new friends at a farewell reception and dinner as your memorable Germany tour
comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: The Westin Grand, Berlin, Germany
Day 14 – Journey Home
Your Germany tour including the Passion Play
ends: Berlin. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Westin
Grand, Berlin to Berlin-Tegel Airport. Allow a minimum of 2-1/2 hours for flight
check-in.
Meals: Breakfast
Prices
14 Days from $6,190 plus
airfare
2010 Dates:
May 15,22,29 - sold out
June 3,5,12,17,19- sold out
July 3, 10 sold out 15,17, 24, 29, 31
August 7,14,21, 26,28 sold out except Aug 21
September 3,5,10,17, 19,24,26 sold out
As of October 26, 2009 we have departures left :
July 3, 15, 17, 24, 29, 31, Aug 21 - limited
availability
| 2010 Price per Person | Double | Single | Triple |
| May |
$6190 | $7438 | $5930 |
|
June – July; September |
$6490 | $7738 | $6230 |
| August | $6290 | $7538 | $6030 |
International Airfare is additional.
Tauck can book your international air, for travel originating in the United
States, subject to availability. Inquire upon booking for special airfares that
may be available.
Please ask at time of booking about
additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our comprehensive
Guest Protection Plan.
Need to Know
Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars.
All accommodations, entertainment, special dinners, motor coach, rail
transportation, luggage handling, admissions, services of Tauck Directors, train
crew and drivers are included.
Hotel Accommodations – Tauck’s price
includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. The Tauck standard is to
provide the best available hotels without sacrificing value. Although the
quality of accommodations may differ from place to place, this standard remains
uncompromised. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are
two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort.
Single Hotel Accommodations – Since hotel
rates are per room, the tour price for rooms occupied by one person is higher
than those where two or more persons share the cost of a room. In Europe, most
single rooms are smaller than double rooms and have only one bed.
Meals – Meals are included as specified
in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
Tauck Director – Each tour is conducted
by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the duration. Your
Tauck Director is a professional, fully trained employee of Tauck.
Gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen,
doormen, dining room servers, housekeepers, local guides, ship and train crew
are included.
No Options Sold – Tauck’s price includes
special dinners, entertainment, sightseeing and most activities. Tauck Directors
sometimes assist with information on free-time activities, based on honest
opinion and guidance, but will not sell you anything. This means better value
and a more relaxed, pleasant experience for you.
Airfare to the tour departure point and from the
tour ending point is not included.
Airfare may be purchased from Tauck for travel originating in the United States.
Hotel Rooms Before & After Tours – Due to
time schedules and the possibility of flight delays, many guests prefer to make
hotel arrangements for the night preceding their tour. As a service, Tauck will
make reservations before or after your tour. Rooms are reserved on a
space-available basis and must be booked through Tauck to qualify for Tauck’s
special rates. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. Note: In most
cases, airport transfers are not included for these bookings. Beginning any
journey feeling well rested adds immeasurably to the enjoyment of the trip. We
recommend that you arrive in Frankfort the day before your tour begins; we will
be happy to make such hotel reservations for you.
Tauck Director and Driver Gratuities –
The customary gratuity to the Tauck Director and driver is not included. Such
gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a
group.
Personal Expenses such as phone calls,
room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage
charges, visa fees and other optional incidental extras are not included and may
be significant.
Luggage Responsibility – Although every
effort is made to handle guests’ luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible,
assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal
effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and
group carrier handling. It is important that you have adequate insurance. Refer
to Tauck’s “Guest Protection.”
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