Oberammergau

Globus Brings You Oberammergau 2010

Globus is proud to bring you the legendary Oberammergau Passion Play experience. For this 2010 event, we will offer two extensions that are combinable with one of our 2010 river cruise vacations. For more information please contact Globus or your local travel agent for details.

The play portrays the Passion of Christ - from the entry into Jerusalem to the Resurrection. Performances are held in the afternoon and evenings with an included dinner break in between. The play usually consists of more than 2,000 actors, singers, musicians, and technicians with rehearsals starting at least a year before the event. The Passion Play Theater has an open-air stage framed by magnificent alpine scenery. A covered auditorium has almost 5,000 seats. Globus invites you to experience this legendary event on one of the two special extensions being offered in 2010.

Cruise Extension WJ, 4 nights

Day 1 Arrival in Innsbruck, Austria. (Wed.) Transfer from the Nuremberg port or Munich airport is available. At 6pm, meet your Globus host for a welcome briefing at your hotel.

Day 2 Innsbruck. (Thu.) This morning, a guided sightseeing tour of Innsbruck will include a visit to ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL and the HOFKIRCHE. The rest of the day is free for you to explore on your own, or you may choose to join the optional excursion to the Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens. (B)

Day 3 Innsbruck-Excursion to Oberammergau, Germany. (Fri.) This morning while en route to Oberammergau, visit one of King Ludwig II’s castles. After an early lunch, the highlight of the vacation: the original PASSION PLAY. Dinner will be served during intermission. A late-evening transfer will take you back to Innsbruck. (B,L,D)

Day 4 Innsbruck-Excursion to Bolzano & Merano, Italy. (Sat.) This morning, a comfortable motorcoach ride will take you across the famous Brenner Pass to Bolzano. After free time for lunch, a short guided walking tour will give you the opportunity to learn about the mixture of Tyrolean and Italian culture in this bilingual region. In the afternoon, visit the mountain resort town of Merano before returning to Innsbruck. (B)

Day 5 Innsbruck-Munich, Germany. (Sun.) This morning, transfer by scenic Railjet Train to Zürich, or depart for Germany’s lively city - Munich. Transfer to Munich Airport is available. If you are continuing on one of Globus’ river cruises starting in Nuremberg, an afternoon transfer will take you to your ship for embarkation. (B)

What’s Included

• Welcome Briefing
• Services of a professional Globus Host
• Innsbruck: Guided sightseeing walk. Inside visit of St. James Cathedral and the Hofkirche
• Passion Play tickets
• Bolzano: Orientation walk
• Merano: Orientation visit

Meals: 4 buffet breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D)

Superior Hotels:
Innsbruck: The Hilton Innsbruck

Priced from $2,200 per person land only, double occupancy

Cruise Combinations*

Cruise Extension WJ - Available weekly from May 19 - September 29, 2010

Combine the unforgettable Oberammergau Passion Play extension package with one of the following river cruises, available on select departures*:

Notes
*Globus Oberammergau extensions must be booked in conjunction with one of the selected departures on the above cruises.

**Guests traveling on The Romantic Rhine (WZA) will travel across the Alps by the modern Railjet Train from Innsbruck to Zürich for the start of the cruise to Amsterdam.

Cruise Extension WI, 3 nights

Day 1 Arrival in Innsbruck, Austria. (Sun.) Transfers from Nuremberg port, Munich airport, or by scenic Railjet Train from Switzerland to Innsbruck are available. At 6 pm, meet your Globus Host for a welcome briefing at the hotel.

Day 2 Innsbruck-Garmisch Area, Germany. (Mon.) Enjoy a morning sightseeing walk of Innsbruck with a Local Guide, and visit ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL and the HOFKIRCHE. The afternoon is at your leisure to explore Innsbruck on your own, or take an optional excursion to the Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens. A late-afternoon transfer will take you to the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area for a 2-night stay. (B,D)

Day 3 Garmisch Area-Oberammergau. (Tue.) The morning is free to explore on your own, or you may take an optional excursion to visit one of King Ludwig II of Bavaria’s castles. After an early lunch, transfer to Oberammergau for the highlight of the vacation: the original PASSION PLAY. Dinner will be served during intermission. A lateevening transfer will take you back to the Garmisch area. (B,L,D)

Day 4 Garmisch Area-Munich. (Wed.) This morning, depart for Germany’s lively city - Munich. Transfer to Munich Airport is available. If you are continuing on one of Globus’ river cruises starting in Nuremberg, an afternoon transfer will take you to your ship for embarkation. (B)

What’s Included

• Welcome Briefing
• Services of a professional Globus Host
• Guided sightseeing in Innsbruck
• Inside visit of St. James Cathedral and the Hofkirche
• Passion Play tickets

Meals: 3 buffet breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 2 dinners (D)

Superior Hotels:
Innsbruck: The Hilton Innsbruck
Garmisch Area: Hotel Alpenhof**

Note: Hotel accommodations are subject to change and are not guaranteed.

Priced from $2,568 per person land only, double occupancy

Cruise Combinations*

Cruise Extension WI - available weekly from May 16 - September 26, 2010

Combine the unforgettable Oberammergau Passion Play extension with one of the following river cruises, available on select departure dates*:

Notes
*Globus Oberammergau extensions must be booked in conjunction with one of the selected departures on the above cruises.

**Accommodation arrangements in the Garmish area are under the supervision of the Passion Play Committee. They are subject to change and will be best available.