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The quaint village of Oberammergau is world famous for its spectacular Passion Play, performed by the locals just once a decade.
In 1634 the Black Death decimated Europe’s population. Oberammergau remained untouched until a homesick villager returned one night, unknowingly bringing with him the dreaded plague. Almost 100 villagers died as a result.
Frightened survivors vowed that if God saved them from the plague, once every 10 years they would reenact the agony and crucifixion of Christ. From then on there were no further deaths from the plague—and the villagers have fulfilled their pledge ever since.
Globus invites you to experience this legendary event on one of the special vacations being offered in 2010.
GLOBUS RELIGIOUS 2010 OBERAMMERGAU VACATIONS
These three special Religious Vacations combine the classic Passion Play event with the religious stories and traditions that surround the destinations and the Crucifixion itself.
Catholic Germany & Alps: 10 days (TCO) Munich, Oberammergau, Lucerne, Karlsruhe, Cologne, Frankfurt Priced from $2,959 per person, land only
New! The European Reformation plus Oberammergau: 12 days (TLO) Geneva, Heidelberg, Rhineland, Erfurt, Nuremberg, Oberammergau, Munich Priced from $3,279 per person, land only
Grand Catholic Italy: 14 days (TVO) Rome, San Giovanni Rotondo, Assisi, Florence, Venice, Innsbruck, Oberammergau, Munich Priced from $3,739 per person, land only
*Date, prices and itineraries subject to change.
OBERAMMERGAU VACATIONS
Click on the Oberammergau vacation to view the 2010 itinerary. Please contact us for more information about these vacations that featuring the Passion Play in Oberammergau.
Enchanting Europe & Oberammergau: 14 days (HMO) London, Paris, Lucerne, Oberammergau, Rhineland, Amsterdam Priced from $2,999 per person, land only
Imperial Splendors & Oberammergau: 13 days (RSO) Munich, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Salzburg, Oberammergau, Munich Priced from $2,699 per person, land only
Munich, Salzburg, Vienna & Oberammergau: 11 days (RTO) Munich, Salzburg, Vienna, Oberammergau, Munich Priced from $2,349 per person, land only
The Best of Austria & Switzerland plus Oberammergau: 16 days (ZCO) Vienna, Salzburg, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Berne, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Oberammergau, Munich Priced from $3,179 per person, land only
German Highlights & Oberammergau: 11 days (ZDO) Frankfurt, Cologne, Berlin, Nuremberg, Oberammergau, Black Forest, Frankfurt Priced from $2,319 per person, land only
Alpine Countries & Oberammergau: 16 days (ZFO) Frankfurt, Oberammergau, Vienna, St. Veit, Innsbruck, St. Moritz, Lugano, Zermatt, Lucerne, Frankfurt Priced from $3,079 per person, land only
European Charm & Oberammergau: 13 days (HBO) Amsterdam, Rhineland, Munich, Oberammergau, Venice, Lucerne, Montreux, Paris Priced from $2,599 per person, land only
ABOUT OBERAMMERGAU IN 2010
The play portrays the Passion of Christ—from the entry into Jerusalem to the Resurrection. Performances are held in the afternoon and evening with an included dinner break in between. The play usually consists of more than 2,000 actors, singers, musicians, and technicians with rehearsals starting at least a year before the event.
The Passion Play Theater has an openair stage framed by magnificent alpine scenery. A covered auditorium has almost 5,000 seats.
Oberammergau is a humble village wrapped year-round in the atmosphere of the Passion Play. The town has a pervasive peacefulness untouched by 21st-century hubbub. Its hotels are like country inns, cozy and comfortable, reflecting the modesty of the village.
Not all Tour Operators have hotel space in the lovely town of Oberammergau. Globus offers convenient accommodations in the town center which include rooms with private bath or shower. Please note that there are no single rooms, and guests traveling alone are required to share in Oberammergau.
All Globus guests enjoy first-class seats.
Globus will have an operating office in Oberammergau.
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