12 Day Passion Play 2010 and Italy

10 nights accommodations

1 night Holiday Inn City Centre, Munich

2 nights Superior Tourist Class Hotel, Oberammergau Area

2 nights Grand Hotel Principe, Venice

2 nights Grand Hotel Adriatico, Florence

3 nights Grand Hotel Palatino, Rome

All transfers

18 meals: 10 buffet breakfasts, 7 dinners with wine, 1 lunch

Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach

Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout

Services of local guides in all major cities

Entrance fees per itinerary

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Germany. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Munich
Arrive in Munich and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner Overnight: Munich
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Monday - Munich City Tour, Travel to Oberammergau
This morning, enjoy a guided tour thorough Munich’s sights. See the Nymphenburg Palace and the Olympic stadium from the 1972 Games before driving through bohemian Schwabing to the Hofburg, National Theatre and the Marienplatz with the famous glockenspiel clock with its dancing mechanical figures. After time for lunch, drive south to the Bavarian Alps region Overnight: Oberammergau Area
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4, Tuesday - Visit Linderhof Castle, Passion Play Performance Oberammergau
Begin with a visit to Linderhof Castle built by “Mad” King Ludwig II and admire the ornately decorated castle with its gardens and fountains. Drive via Ettal to nearby Oberammergau and spend the rest of the day in this delightful village. Lunch will be served at a local inn. View the pretty chalets with flower balconies and painted facades as you head to the famed Passion Playhouse to take your seat for this "once-in-a-lifetime" event. The history of the Passion Play at Oberammergau goes back to 1634, when the village of Oberammergau was miraculously saved from the ravages of the Black Death. Since that date, the play has been performed every ten years on the decade. There will be ample time for hunting down a hand carved wooden figurine, a special craft from this area, or perhaps a cuckoo clock. Return to hotel for overnight Overnight: Oberammergau Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5, Wednesday - Travel to Venice
Descend to the Valley of the River Inn in Austria on the way to the Brenner Pass into Italy. Continue past the fruit orchards of Trentino and Verona to arrive in Venice late afternoon Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6, Thursday - Venice City Tour
Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its fine glasswork industry. Then, visit St. Mark's Square to begin a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doge's Palace, whose facade features a massive late-Gothic gate, known as the Porta della Carta. Take the remainder of the day to explore Venice on your own Optional: Gondola Ride with Music (PM) Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Friday - Pisa Sightseeing En Route to Florence
Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany to Pisa. On arrival, view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, the Duomo, and the Monumental Cemetery. The four monuments of this extraordinary piazza make for a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. En route to Florence, visit a local Tuscan farm in the countryside for a wine tasting with local specialties. Evening at leisure Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Saturday - Florence City Tour
Today's morning tour begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is housed. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery's renowned "Gates of Paradise" by Ghiberti. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge." Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Florence. This evening, dine at an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Sunday - Sun Route Via Assisi to Rome
Today travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the medieval city of Assisi, renowned for its 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto's frescoes. Continue to your hotel in Rome Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 10, Monday - Tour Ancient Rome
This morning, a historic tour of "ancient Rome" takes you to the Roman Forum, the political center during the Roman Republic, the triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire. Afternoon at leisure Optional: Piazzas of Rome (PM)
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11, Tuesday - Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peter's Square, passing Bernini's famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter's Basilica, where you will view Michelangelo's Pieta. This highly-finished marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion and is considered to be among the most compelling of all works of art in the Western world. Afternoon at leisure. Tonight, dine in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music, then enjoy an illuminated tour of the city Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 12, Wednesday - Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/7/2010 - 8/18/2010	$3,339
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Special Features

Nymphenburg Palace, Munich

Linderhof Castle

Passion Play Performance, Oberammergau with Category 1 seating

Doge's Palace, Venice

Wine tasting with local specialties at Tuscan countryside farm

Michelangelo's David, Florence

Basilica of St. Francis, Assisi

Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome Forum & Colosseum, Rome

Dinner with Opera Singers, Rome

Wine & mineral water with all dinners

Whisper technology enhanced touring

June 5 departure will be accommodated at the Massimo D'Azeglio in Rome

Not Included:
Airport taxes & fees, optional tours, and gratuities.

Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

Jun 5 departure will be accommodated at the Massimo D'Azeglio in Rome.

Entry Requirements:
US citizens require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates.

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