Caren's Charters

September, 2010

Oberammergau

In the year 1633, following the 30 Years War, the Black Death took victims mercilessly. In a small German village, villagers prayed that if they were spared, they would act out the history of Christ, and so every 10 years the promise continues. In 2010, for the 41st time, tradition plays out. Now is the time to see to Oberammergau’s Passion Play! Our trip will include Prague, Vienna, Munich and Budapest.

Day 1: Mon, Sep 20 —We’ll arrive in Prague, considered to be the most beautiful city in Europe. See the Old Town and the historic Jewish Quarter. The walk to the Hradcany (castle area) of Prague is through a maze of cobbled streets. Prague Castle Is one of the largest castles in the world.

Day 2: Tue, Sep 21 —Enjoy a half day tour including a visit to the National Gallery in Prague. We’ll visit the galleries at Sternberg Palace and St. Georges Convent.

Day 3: Wed, Sep 22 —En route to Munich, we lunch in historical Regensburg, home to two thousand years of living history. Enjoy a panoramic tour on arrival before checking into our hotel.

Day 4: Thr, Sep 23 —Enjoy a day at the world famous Oktoberfest! Entrance is arranged. A table has been reserved in one of the tents for the group night. A rustic German meal tops off this festive occasion.

Day 5: Fri, Sep 24 —Today we head for Oberammergau. En route we visit Schloss Neuschwanstein and the “fairy tale” castle of King Ludwig, inspiration for the Walt Disney’s Castle in Disney World. In Oberammergau we’ll attend the internationally-known Passion Play, which is performed only once every ten years!

Day 6: Sat, Sep 25 —Today we depart for Salzburg, famous as the home of Mozart and the Sound of Music surrounded by the splendor of the Austrian Alps. Today the home of the Mozart family is a museum where, among other attractions, visitors can see the violin played by the world famous musical genius as a child. Continuing to Vienna, we’ll immerse ourselves in history. The Hofburg Palace was a favorite royal residence in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Day 7: Sun, Sep 26 —Enjoy a full day sightseeing in Vienna. We’ll view an impressive collection of Austrian art dating from the middle ages to the present day. Schubert’s 1797 house looks very picturesque and contains paints, first editions and many of Schubert’s personal possessions.

Day 8: Mon, Sep 27 —Visit Schon-brunn Palace of Vienna and enjoy an imperial tour, one of the major tourist attractions in Vienna. This evening enjoy a truly memorable farewell dinner. Dine in the beautiful cloister cellar of Vienna which provides the perfect setting to combine a sophisticated 3-course dinner with a real surprise—the Old Viennese Hat Parade.

Day 9: Tue, Sep 28 —Travel by hydrofoil between Vienna and Budapest where we’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour of Budapest. The River Danube flows majestically through the center of this modern city. The Labyrinth of Buda Castle is 1200-meter long complex of caves and cellars welcomes its visitors with historic walls and mysterious exhibitions. Climb to the Fisherman’s Bastion built in 1905.

Day 10: Wed, Sep 29 —A full day in Holloko. See the Royal Palace of Gödöllő, one of the largest baroque palaces in Hungary, with a colorful historic past and style setting architecture. The ladies of the village of Holloko clad in their traditional costumes and greeting you with Hungarian brandy and a snack. Visit an open air museum, the local handcraft showrooms and the nearby castle. Lunch with Hungarian families. Experience Hungarian hospitality with several of the village families.

Day 11: Thr, Sep 30 —Motor coach provided for transfer from our Budapest hotel to the airport.

Cost: full amount due Balance/full due June 10, 2010

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