Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria
Featuring Oberammergau

September 08 - 20, 2010
Escorted by Judy Wenger

Join us on this magnificent Country Roads itinerary showcasing the hidden treasures of the European countryside as well as the great cities of Bavaria, Switzerland and Austria.

A special feature of our tour will include first class tickets to the Passion Play in Oberammergau. Once every ten years, residents of this picturesque Bavarian village re-enact the poignant and moving chronicle of Christ's final passion. Travelers from around the world and of every religious denomination are drawn to this event. More than 1500 Oberammergau villagers will take part in the play , fulfilling a solemn promise made by their forefathers in 1633. The cast members spend almost two years painstakingly rehearsing every detail of the story for the decennial performances.

Meet Tour Host - Judy Wenger A graduate of the University of Oregon, Judy began her teaching career in Australia and then returned to Oregon in 1983 to teach language arts, Shakespeare, and drama at Roosevelt Middle School in Eugene, Oregon. In 2004, Judy received the “Most Inspirational Teacher” award from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Presidential Scholars Program. In 2007, she received the Eugene Arts and Letters Award for her commitment to bringing the arts to students for over three decades. Also, she is the cartoon character “Miss Wingit” in the syndicated comic strip, Stone Soup, by Jan Eliot. Judy has escorted numerous theater tour groups and she extends to you a special invitation to join her on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland & Austria Featuring Oberammergau September 8 - 20, 2010

Day 1: Depart USA

Board your overnight flight.

Day 2: Zurich at Leisure

On arrival in Zurich there is an orientation tour of the city. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Drink.

Day 3: Zurich - Munich

See the Rhine Falls then visit the fortified island town of Lindau before arriving in Munich for an orientation tour. (BB)

Day 4: Munich Oberammergau

Travel into the Bavarian Alps for a guided visit of Neuschwanstein Castle. Continue to Innsbruck and Oberammergau. (BB,D)

Day 5: Oberammergau

You have the best seats in the house for the Passion Play. (BB,L,D)

Day 6: Oberammergau - Vienna

Depart for Salzburg where you enjoy an in-depth sightseeing tour with a local guide. Drive to Vienna for your Dine Around evening. (BB,DA)

Day 7: Vienna Sightseeing

Join a local guide for a tour of the glorious Schonbrunn Palace and the Ring Road. (BB)

Day 8: Vienna - St. Veit

Take a delightful drive through ‘undiscovered’ Austria. (BB,D)

Day 9: St. Veit - Bolzano

Witness the glorious scenery of the Dolomites. Travel via the ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo to Bolzano. (BB,D)

Day 10: Bolzano -St. Moritz

Drive along the beautiful Engadine Valley to the fashionable ski resort of St. Moritz. (BB,D)

Day 11: St. Moritz - Lucerne

Follow part of the Glacier Express route amid spectacular scenery. Journey into Liechtenstein before continuing to Lucerne where you ascend Mount Pilatus by cog-wheel train and cable car. (BB,D)

Day 12: Lucerne Sightseeing

See Lucerne’s sorrowful sculpture of the dying lion, then stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church. (BB)

Day 13: Return to USA)

After breakfast, it is time to pack up and return home with (BB)

BB = Buffet Breakfast included L = Lunch included D = Dinner included DA= Dine Around Back to Top

• You must have a valid U.S. passport for this itinerary. (Must have at least 6 months of validity past your scheduled return date).
• A $1250 per person deposit is required at the time of the booking. Cancellations of Oberammergau arrangements received up to 105 days prior to commencement of the tour will incur a $250 cancellation fee per person. Cancellations received within 105 days prior to the commencement of the tour will forfeit the total $1250 per person. Additional cancellation fees for the tour, air or other products purchased may apply.
• Our tour arrives in Oberammergau the evening before the Passion Play performance, with plenty of time to settle in and relax before dinner. The next morning, after breakfast, there is time at leisure, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. The Passion Play commences at 2:30pm and runs until 5:00pm, when there is a three hour interval, during which time dinner is served at a local restaurant. The performance resumes again at 8:00pm. The end of the play is scheduled for 10.30pm, and there is a transfer back to your overnight accommodation. Depart Oberammergau the following morning after breakfast.
• This departure is based on at least 20 travelers.
• Final payment for tour is due March 30, 2010.
• Statement of full terms and conditions is available. Contact your Journeys Travel Consultant for details.
• Travel insurance is available and highly recommended.