oberammergau flash

Pilgrimage along the Rhine & Oberammergau to witness the Passion Play
led by The Rev'd Dr Susan Ramsaran & Rev'd Canon Michael Cooper

Basic Itinerary

DAY ONE - THURSDAY 5TH AUGUST

East Midlands/Manchester - Cologne

Scheduled flight from Manchester or East Midlands to Cologne for an overnight stay with dinner. Cologne is one of the few towns in Germany to pre-date the first millennium. Its cathedral dating from the 13th century is one of the masterpieces of Gothic architecture, to be compared with Chartres and Rheims. We will have the opportunity to visit the cathedral this afternoon.

DAY TWO - FRIDAY 6TH AUGUST

Cologne - Koblenz

After breakfast embark from Cologne on the MS RheinEnergie, known as the “Pope’s Ship”, for a cruise along the middle Rhine, now a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. After a three-course lunch on board ship, we arrive at the town of Bad Hönningen and drive to the town of Koblenz for an overnight stay.

DAY THREE - SATURDAY 7TH AUGUST

Koblenz - Rudesheim

This morning we board the original paddle-steamer Goethe, and cruise to the picturesque town of Rüdesheim, past idyllic wine-growing towns, steep vineyards and dozens of castles and forts. A three-course lunch is included with today’s cruise. In mid-afternoon, transfer to our hotel in Rüdesheim for an overnight stay with dinner included.

DAY FOUR - SUNDAY 8TH AUGUST

Rudesheim - Heidelberg

Eucharist will be celebrated in Rüdesheim this morning before we make a leisurely start and drive to the romantic town of Heidelberg, which we will have the opportunity to explore, before checking into our hotel for an overnight stay with dinner included.

DAY FIVE - MONDAY 9TH AUGUST

Heidelberg - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Oberammergau

We make an early start to visit the Medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber along the way south to Oberammergau, which we reach in the late afternoon. On arrival we check into our guesthouse accommodation for dinner and a two-night stay.

DAY SIX - TUESDAY 10TH AUGUST

Oberammergau

This morning Eucharist will be celebrated in Oberammergau and there will be time at leisure. Around noon there will be a three-course lunch. The  Passion play commences at 2:30pm, with the interval at 5pm, during which  we will be served a three-course dinner, before witnessing the second part of   the Passion Play which starts at 8pm and finishes at 10:30pm, after which we transfer to our guesthouse.

DAY SEVEN - WEDNESDAY 11TH AUGUST

Oberammergau - Munich - Manchester/East Midlands

After breakfast transfer to Munich Airport for our return flight to Manchester or East Midlands Airport.

Travel Dates and Cost:

5th August 2010 - 11th August 2010
Seven Days
£1289

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Terms of Payment:

A deposit payment of £250 plus a completed booking form is required to secure a booking. The balance payment is due 5th June 2010.

THIS TRIP INCLUDES:

·                     Scheduled flights: Manchester – Köln / Munich – Manchester.
·                     UK and Germany airport taxes.
·                     6-nights accommodation in shared twin-bedded rooms with
            private facilities as follows:
 
                        5th - 6th August 3-star hotel in Köln.
                        6th - 7th August 4-star hotel in Koblenz.
                        7th - 8th August             4-star hotel in Rüdesheim
                        8th – 9th August 4-star hotel in Heidelberg.
                        9th – 11th August           Guesthouse in Oberammergau.
 
·                     Meal plan: 6 buffet breakfasts, 3 lunches on cruises and 6 dinners.
·                     All touring and transfers in Germany by air-conditioned coach.
·                      Pax Travel tour escort to accompany the group throughout the
               pilgrimage.
·                     Tickets for the Passion Play in Oberammergau.
·                      2 Rhine cruises (with 3-course lunches included).

EXTRAS:

·                     Travel insurance, our single trip policy is currently £28.50.
·                     Lunches (except on cruises), drinks and souvenirs.
·                     Coach travel within the UK.

RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS AND WORSHIP:

Ecumenical