Switzerland and Germany with Oberammergau Passion Play
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Highlights
- Dine on Bavarian favorites.
- Savor the flavors of the Black Forest at a dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients.
- Enjoy a farewell dinner featuring local Swiss specialties.
- Visit the Pilgrimage Church of Wies, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Admire the art of cuckoo clock making in the heart of the Black Forest.
- Discover Lucerne’s romantic Old Town and famous Chapel Bridge during a walking tour.
- Experience the powerful Oberammergau Passion Play, a once-in-a-lifetime event.
- Step inside Switzerland’s most visited historic monument: Château de Chillon.
- Take in the snowcapped mountains as you travel through the Grimsel Pass.
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Your tour opens in the quaint village of Oberammergau, renowned for woodcarvings and the Passion Play. This evening, meet your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.
This afternoon, witness a performance of the epic Passion Play. The original performance dates back to 1634. During the Thirty Year War, Oberammergau was spared the Black Plague and for this reason, the citizens vowed that every ten years they would give a play to hon...
Visit the Church of Wies (UNESCO) and its miraculous figure of the Scourged Savior, said to have shed tears during prayer in the 18th century. Today, fairy tales become reality at a picture stop of Bavaria’s most famous castle, King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein. Next, you ...
Welcome to Switzerland! Your first stop en route to Zermatt is at one of the most photographed castles in the world, the Château de Chillon, located on serene Lake Geneva. Later, enjoy a short train ride aboard the Matterhorn Gottard Bahn from Tasch to the relaxing pedestrian village of Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. Take a stroll and breathe in the fresh Alpine air.
Today Zermatt is at your fingertips. It’s your choice! Explore on foot during a guided walking tour -OR- experience Zermatt independently before visiting the Matterhorn Museum to learn more about the triumph and tragedy of the first ascent of this imposing peak. The remainder of your day is at leisure.
Views of glaciers, crystal clear rivers and snowcapped mountains will invigorate you as you travel through the spectacular scenery of the Grimsel Pass. Your destination is Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise on the Lake.”
This morning, embark on a scenic walking tour of this picturesque city, including a stroll through its romantic Old Town. The remainder of the day is yours to explore independently all Lucerne has to offer. Tonight, come together with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner featuring local specialties, and toast the end of a memorable trip.
Your tour comes to a close in Lucerne.
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