Oberammergau Passion Play with Danube River Cruise
From $6,849.00 CAD
About Budapest, Hungary
The Promise. The Pilgrimage. The Passion.
Will You Say Yes?
11 days, 10 nights
Float down the Danube River on your impeccable river cruise ship
Experience The Passion Play, a once in a generation performance event
Danube River Cruise with Oberammergau Passion Play
Featuring Oberammergau Passion Play and a 6-night Danube River Cruise, Munich, Passau, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest
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Sunday, May 22, 2022 - Tuesday, May 31, 2022
ITINERARY
Day 1: Sunday, May 22, 2022 Overnight Flight
Set out to experience the epic Oberammergau Passion Play and explore the Danube River.
Day 2: Monday, May 23, 2022 Oberammergau, Germany - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the quaint village of Oberammergau, nestled in the Bavarian Alps and renowned for wood-carving and the Passion Play. Time permitting, enjoy a brief orientation walk through town before sitting down for a welcome dinner with your fellow travellers. (D)
Day 3: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Oberammergau - Passion Play
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 honour the last days of the life of Christ. The performers of this once- in-a-decade event are all native to the village. To lend authenticity to the performance, the cast starts to grow their hair and beards more than a year in advance. Also, the intricate costumes are made locally by the villagers. During a break in the performance, join your fellow travellers for dinner before returning for the remainder of your Passion Play performance. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Oberammergau - Munich - Passau - Board Cruise Ship
Journey to Munich for a fascinating city tour that highlights Olympic Park, the world-famous Glockenspiel* and Marienplatz, a beautiful square surrounded by shops, restaurants and cafés. Continue to the charming town of Passau, a 2,000-year-old fairy-tale city that rests at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube rivers. Unpack for a relaxing 6-night Danube River cruise aboard your lovely ship. This vessel offers the newest technology, a panoramic deck, terrace café, panorama salon and bar, excellent cuisine, outstanding service and unlimited wine and beer with every dinner onboard. Meet your crew at a welcome aboard cocktail reception, followed by a delightful dinner. (B, D)
Day 5: Thursday, May 26, 2022 Passau - Linz, Austria
Join a local guide on a leisurely paced walking tour of Passau. Explore the ornate Baroque architecture, the quaint cobblestone streets, and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest church organ. Continue sailing to Linz, Austria’s third-largest city. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Friday, May 27, 2022 Linz - Wachau Valley
This morning, enjoy a tour of the riverside town of Linz featuring the 13th-century Hauptplatz (Austria’s largest medieval square) and the 18th-century Trinity Column. Enjoy free time to explore the old castle grounds, the beautiful views of the river, or visit the neo-Gothic New Cathedral, Austria’s largest church. This afternoon, continue cruising through the romantic Wachau Valley, dotted with magnificent castles and small riverside towns. Sail towards Vienna, Austria’s beautiful capital city. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Saturday, May 28, 2022 Vienna
Join a local expert exploring Vienna's Imperial architecture including the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse, and the awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Vienna's Baroque elegance, visit one of their famous museums, stroll along the Kartner Strasse, or sample some of Vienna's famous pastries. Tonight you are invited to attend the Captain's Gala Dinner with your fellow passengers. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Sunday, May 29, 2022 Bratislava, Slovakia - Budapest, Hungary
Tour Slovakia's remarkable capital, Bratislava, and discover the city’s most celebrated sites including the 13th-century castle, Old Town, St.Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, and the Archbishop's Palace. Continue sailing to Budapest, “Queen of the Danube.” Take in the essence of the region during an evening cruise to view Budapest’s stunning night skyline. Cap the night off with a fun-filled folklore show. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Monday, May 30, 2022 Budapest
Embark on a tour of Budapest, Hungary’s lovely capital, featuring the historic Buda Castle area, Fisherman's Bastion and the 500-year-old St. Matthias Church. Enjoy splendid views of the twin cities of Buda and Pest, nestled on opposing banks of the river. Gather this evening for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable journey. (B, L, D)
Day 10: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Budapest - Disembark Ship - Tour Ends
Your tour comes to a close today. (B)
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Personalize your tour by adding an optional activity below.
Our recommended options have been carefully chosen to help enhance your individual experience.
Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis.
Payment must be received no later than 15 days prior to departure.
Prices are subject to change.
Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Vienna
The Schonbrunn Palace $99.00pp CAD
Travel from the port via motorcoach to one of Vienna’s most beautiful buildings, Schönbrunn Palace. Schönbrunn Palace wasmodelled after the palace of Versailles, the residence of King Louis XIV (Le Roi Soleil) and was the long time summer residence of the Hapsburgs. You will have the opportunity to view the province apartments and ceremonial rooms, and then take a stroll through the palace’s beautiful gardens. The Schönbrunn Palace is one of Austria's treasures and a sight to be seen! This option is only available until 15 days prior to departure. After this time, it may be purchased once you are on board the cruise ship directly from the cruise line. Once purchased, this option will be nonrefundable. Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours. Please note a minimum of 20 passengers is required. Transportation is included.
Bratislava
Esztergom Szentendre $94.00pp CAD
Esztergom, the former residence of the Hungarian kings and seat of the Archbishop, is one of the highlights of this excursion. Your tour starts with a visit of the vast domed basilica, the largest cathedral in Hungary. Built in the early 19th century, it incorporates an ornate red marble chapel from an earlier church. Continue along the Danube to the imposing ruined fortress ofVisegrad for a glorious view of the “knee” of the Danube. Then drive along the banks of the Danube to the artists’ village ofSzentendre, a charming little town with two main churches showing signs of Serbian Orthodox influence, and brightly painted Baroque houses in the town centre. Szentendre has developed as a centre for ceramics, thanks to the influence of the local artist Margit Kovacs, who lived from 1920 to 1977. Continue south to Budapest along the scenic west bank of the River Danube. This option is only available until 15 days prior to departure. After this time, it may be purchased once you are on board the cruise ship directly from the cruise line. Due to the nature of this option once purchased it will be nonrefundable Duration: Approximately 5 hours. Please note a minimum of 20 passengers is required. Transportation is included.
Vienna
Sound of Vienna Concert $114.00pp CAD
Enjoy an evening full of music. A special orchestra event in a local venue sparks off a unique firework of the most beautiful compositions from the king of waltz, Johann Strauss, as well as beloved Mozart. Excellent musicians, opera singers and magical ballet dancers present an evening full of Viennese charm with beautiful waltzes, polkas and operetta melodies performed at their highest level. This option is only available until 15 days prior to departure. After this time, it may be purchased once you are onboard the cruise ship directly from the cruise line. Due to the nature of this option, once purchased it will be nonrefundable.Duration: Approximately 3 hours. Please note a minimum of 20 passengers is required. Transportation is included.
Innsbruck
Wachau Valley including Melk Abby $107.00pp CAD
This is your opportunity to visit the Benedictine Melk Abbey, which has been home to a school since the 12th century and is home to an extensive medieval manuscript collection. The bluff on which Melk Abbey sits provides visitors with splendid views of the Wachau Valley and the Danube River. This option is only available until 15 days prior to departure. After this time, it may be purchased once you are on board the cruise ship directly from the cruise line. Due to the nature of this option, once purchased it will be nonrefundable. Duration: Approximately 3 hours. Please note a minimum of 20 passengers is required. Transportation is included.
PRICING
Lower Outside Cabin Land Rates: Double $6,849
Middle Outside Cabin Land Rates: Double $7,534
Upper Outside Cabin Land Rates: Double $8,699
Suite Cabin Land Rates: Double $11,919
Included in Price: Hotel Transfers
**Call for air pricing from your local gateway!
Not included in price:
Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $550 per person and Round Trip Air
Limited space on each cabin category
All cabins singles, double occupancy, or triple occupancy, are on a first come first serve basis.
* All Rates are Per Person, are in Canadian dollars, and are subject to change
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You will visit the following 6 places:
Bratislava
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and, with a population of about 431,000, also the country's largest city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two independent countries. Bratislava and Vienna are two of the closest European national capitals to each other, at less than 37 miles apart. Bratislava is the political, cultural, and economic centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliament, and the executive branch of the government. It is home to several universities, museums, theatres, galleries and other important cultural and educational institutions.
Munich
Munich is the capital city of Bavaria (Bayern), Germany. It is located on the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps. It is the third largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg. There are about 1.35 million people living within city limits, while the Munich Metropolitan Area (including the urban areas of Augsburg, Ingolstadt, Rosenheim and Landshut) is home to over 5 million people.The city is a major centre of art, advanced technologies, finance, publishing, culture, innovation, education, business and tourism in Germany and Europe, and enjoys a very high standard and quality of living. Munich's cultural scene is second to none in Germany, with the museums even considered by some to outrank Berlin in quality. Many travelers to Munich are absolutely stunned by the quality of the architecture. Although it was heavily damaged by allied bombing during World War II, many of its historic buildings have been rebuilt and the city center appears mostly as it did in the late 1800s including its largest church, the Frauenkirche, and the famous city hall (Neues Rathaus).
Linz
Linz is the third-largest city of Austria and capital of the state of Upper Austria. Since December 1, 2014 Linz is a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities (UCCN) network as a City of Media Arts. Cities receive this title for enriching the urban lifestyle through the sponsorship and successful integration of media art and involving society in these electronic art forms. Linz is well known for the Linzer torte, which is said to be the oldest cake in the world, with its first recipe dating from 1653.
Passau
Oberammergau