European Pilgrimage Including Oberammergau - 2022
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- : Our Well-Being Directors take a proactive approach to your welfare ensuring all well-being regulations are met (available on tours with 21 or more guests).
- : Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- : Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19.All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhancedwell-being and hygiene protocols.
- : We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.
- : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
- : "There is nothing quite like sampling the many varieties of tapas. Every region has its own delicacies so you can be assured that you will taste different ones everywhere you go."
- Barcelona: Join your Travel Director at 18:00 for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Dining Summary: 7 Dinner with Wine (DW), 14 Breakfast (B), and 1 Dinner (D)
- Barcelona: Venture inside Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Famíliaand marvel at the contrasts of architecture. Above see its giant, tree-like pillars and spectacular vaulting. Admire the wonderful rainbow of the incredible stained-glass windows.
- Montserrat: Ascend Montserrat and enter the ornate “Basilica Real” to view the mystical Black Madonna.
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- Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Airport transfers depart from Barcelona airport for your hotel at 09:30, 12:30 and 15:00. Join your Travel Director at 18:00 for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant, as you get to know your fellow travellers over Spanish delicacies and regional wines.
Meliá Barcelona Sarrià, Barcelona., Hotel Hesperia Barcelona Presidente.
Dinner with Wine
Embrace the city’s artistic heritage today as you join a Local Expert in the heart of the Barri Gotic, the Gothic Quarter. Walk through the ancient Roman Gate and explore the charming narrow lanes and old squares. Drive along the Passeig de Gràcia, adorned with elegan...
Today take a day trip to Monserrat, Catalonia’s most important pilgrimage site for a thousand years. Ascend the sacred mountain and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views before entering the dark, ornate “Basílica Real” and reaching the mystical Black Madonna, surround...
Cross into France and stay overnight in Lourdes, home to another of the world’s most famous places of pilgrimage. Join the nightly Rosary and candlelight procession for a memorable spiritual experience.
Hotel Mercure Lourdes Impérial.
Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
This morning enjoy a walking tour of Lourdes, visiting the places associated with the life of St. Bernadette, including “Boly Mill and Cachot.” Later, enjoy some time at leisure to further explore the history and sights of this fascinating town.
Hotel Mercure Lourdes Impérial.
Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Travel to Rocamadour and enjoy free time to explore this charming medieval town. Perched on a cliff side above the Alzou River, the town is known as a resting place for pilgrims on their way to Spa. Continue to the beautiful town of Sarlat-la-Canéda, its medieval core blessed with fine historic golden limestone houses.
Hotel Le Quercy, Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Start the day with a morning drive into the stunning Valley of Dordogne to visit Lascaux II where the world-famous prehistoric cave paintings have been faithfully reproduced.
Hotel Le Quercy, Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for Nevers. Visit the Convent of St. Gildard, see the body of St. Bernadette and walk in her footsteps through the convent gardens before continuing to Dijon.
Grand Hotel Dijon La Cloche, Dijon., Hotel Oceania Le Jura Dijon.
Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Enjoy the Burgundy capital of Dijon. Its many handsome buildings recall the time when the Dukes of Burgundy were more powerful than the Kings of France. Perhaps take the opportunity to visit the wine capital of Burgundy, Beaune? In the evening, don't miss the chance o...
This morning, take a scenic drive across the Swiss border before arriving at lakeside Lucerne. See the town’s proud Lion Monument, the covered Chapel Bridge and the baroque Jesuit Church. Enjoy some free time before we head to the Alpine town of Engelberg. In the cent...
In the morning, embark on a scenic journey by funicular railway and open-top cable car to the summit of stunning Mount Stanserhorn, where you will meet a Swiss Ranger and learn about the local wildlife. Take in the pristine mountain air and on a clear day you can see ...
Today, travel to charming Oberammergau. On arrival, take your reserved seats to witness the world-famous Passion Play, re-enacting the last days of Christ on earth. After a break for dinner, the captivating performance continues into the evening.
Oberammergau and surrounding villages.
Breakfast, Dinner
A short drive over the Austrian border leads to Salzburg, “alive with the sound of music”. A sightseeing tour with a Local Expert will reveal the formal gardens of Mirabell Palace, the imposing fortress, the cathedral in the Old Town and Mozart’s birthplace. After som...
Join a Local Expert for a private tour of the famous Schönbrunn Palace. Marvel at the frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded ornaments, before exploring the perfectly manicured gardens. See the city’s highlights including St. Charles’ Church, the Hofburg Pa...
Your pilgrimage concludes after breakfast with transfers arriving at Vienna airport at 07.00 and 09.00.
Breakfast
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Insight Vacations Reviews & Ratings
Colin Vickers
Sep 2022
European Pilgrimage Including Oberammergau
Well designed for the purpose visiting significant religious sites and Passion Play in Oberammergau
John Baumann
Sep 2022
European Pilgrimage Including Oberammergau
Tour guide lacks concern for some travelers
Robert Brown
Sep 2022
European Pilgrimage Including Oberammergau
The first seven day were great and the tour director and Driver were great. On August 24, half way through our 14 day tour we were on our own. Everyone else contin...
Eileen Zornick
Sep 2022
European Pilgrimage Including Oberammergau
At 77 years old I think I bit off more than I could handle. Lots of walking every day and lots of steps. I managed to do it all but felt like I was always bringing u...
Robert Quiroz
Sep 2022
European Pilgrimage Including Oberammergau
Locations selected for visits were excellent choices and a well planned itinerary. Our Insights tour director and local tour guides were very well informed, they ins...
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Trusted Customer
Nov 2024
Lovely Northern Spain with wonderful medieval sights
The coach had generous space and the tour director and coach captain were both attentive and smiley
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- Meliá Barcelona Sarrià, Barcelona., Hotel Hesperia Barcelona Presidente.
- Hotel Mercure Lourdes Impérial.
- Hotel Le Quercy, Brive-la-Gaillarde.
- Grand Hotel Dijon La Cloche, Dijon., Hotel Oceania Le Jura Dijon.
- Hotel Krone Sarnen, Engelberg., H Hotel and Spa Engelberg, Engelberg., Bellevue-Terminus, Engelberg.
- Bellevue-Terminus or similar., Hotel Krone Sarnen, Engelberg.
- Oberammergau and surrounding villages.
- InterContinental Vienna., Renaissance Wien Hotel, Vienna.
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