Oberammergau with Father Gallagher Munich-Innsbruck-Salzburg-Vienna & Friends June 12 - 21, 2020

Father Kevin Gallagher and friends. From stunning scenery to the Joinspectacular Passion Play of Oberammergau, which happens every ten years, this special trip includes visits to the Wieskirche UNESCO World Heritage site, Innsbruck, Salzburg, a cruise on the Rhine River, the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, Dachau and more plus free time to relax and explore on your own. $3995 per person/double occupancy $600 single supplement TRIP INCLUDES: • Roundtrip airfare including all taxes and fees • First class accommodations; in Oberammergau hotel/guest house • 14 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners • Private, air-conditioned motorcoach transportation • Comprehensive sightseeing with optional hiking, toboggan run, and “Fraulein Maria” bicycle tour in Salzburg • Admission ticket to Passion Play • Mass will be celebrated at special sites • Porterage • Entrance fees • Professional tour manager

Not included : Gratuity to motorcoach driver & tour manager

610-361-7979 • www.grandviewtours.com • [email protected] DAILY ITINERARY Day 1, June 12th, Friday: USA to Munich Relax and enjoy your transatlantic flight. Dinner and breakfast served aloft.

Day 2, June 13th, Saturday: Arrival Munch Arrive Munich and check in to our hotel. Time to relax and freshen up with your day at leisure. Welcome dinner tonight with our group.

Day 3, June 14th, Sunday: Munich Guided sightseeing of Germany’s “Secret Capital” features the Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 Olympics; the 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower; Nymphenburg Palace; and the impressive Königsplatz, used for Nazi rallies during World War II. Drive along the Ludwigstrasse, and see the Bavarian Arch of Triumph and Field Marshall Hall, a monumen- tal loggia on the Odeonsplatz. Continue on foot and visit lively MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New Town Halls and the gothic Frauenkirche. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Munich at your leisure.

Day 4, June 15th, Monday: Munich – Dachau - Oberammergau Breakfast at our hotel. This morning we visit DACHAU Nazi Germany′s first concentration camp. Originally designed for the detention of German political opponents of the Nazi regime, the camp was soon flooded by tens of thousands of de-portees, most of them Jews of diverse nationalities. More than 32000 people died there.

After lunch on our own we have a short drive to Oberammergau, our home for the next two nights. eTh story of Oberammergau is one of faith and began with a miracle. In the 1600s “The Black Plague” swept through Europe, striking down one in every three people and leaving in its wake, misery, panic and death. The people of Oberammergau prayed to be spared, vowing they would present a play depicting the Life and Passion of Jesus Christ every 10 years. True to their word, the villagers presented their Passion Play in 1634 and have kept their pledge, the routine of plays only having been interrupted by the two World Wars.

Day 5, June 16th, Tuesday: Oberammergau – Hiking, Toboggan Run & Passion Play Being in the Bavarian Alps, the town is perfectly situated for several outside adventures. While some in our group may prefer to stroll the quaint streets and admire the architecture and Lüftlmalerei (the ornately painted frescoes that are found on the facades of many buildings) others may choose one of the numerous hiking trails around Oberammergau. And for more adventure, fun and action awaits at the Kolbensattel in Oberammergau, with the Alpine Coaster - the longest all-weather toboggan run in the world with magnetic brakes. The world-renowned Passion Play begins this after- noon. During the intermission we will have dinner with our group and return for the second half, returning to our hotel once the play has finished. Day 6, June 17th, Wednesday: Oberammergau – Neuschwanstein Castle – Innsbruck - Salzburg After breakfast we depart for Innsbruck. Revel in the scenic views of the Alps as you relax and enjoy your ride. Drive into the garden-like landscapes of the Bavarian Alps and visit King Ludwig’s NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, which inspired Walt Disney, and enjoy magnificent views of the Alps from high up. Cross the border into the Tyrolean mountains to Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol and host of two Winter Olympic Games. Follow your Tour Director for a pleasant walk through the quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. Time to shop for Innsbruck’s famous crystal, before continuing to Mozart’s hometown, Salzburg.

Day 7, June 18th, Thursday: Salzburg - Bicycle Tour This morning, our excursion is to spectacular Berchtes- gaden and Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest. Back in Salzburg, join Day 8, June 19th, Friday: Salzburg - Mondsee - your Local Guide for a walking tour through the historic Vienna center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site or take a bicycle Visit the PARISH CHURCH in Mondsee, which was used tour! Salzburg has repeatedly been chosen as Austria’s for the wedding scenes in The Sound of Music. Follow most bicycle-friendly city. So what could be more the Valley of the Danube River and board your ship for logical than exploring Mozart’s city and all its churches, a leisurely RIVER CRUISE. Sit back and relax with Kaffee squares, palaces, fountains and attractions by bike? und Kuchen (coffee and cake) as you sail along the most “Fräulein Maria’s Bicycle Tour” is the perfect way to visit scenic section of the river. Arrive in Vienna, once the the sites and film locations from the legendary “The center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. A special Heuri- Sound of Music” movie. gen evening is planned this evening.

There are bicycle routes ideal for families and ‘Sunday Day 9, June 20th, Saturday: Vienna Cyclists’. Whether you walk or peddle, you’ll admire Enjoy a leisurely morning with time to enjoy Vienna at exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, your own pace. Later today a special visit to SCHÖN- St. Peter’s Monastery, and magnificent RESIDENZ BRUNN PALACE is scheduled, followed by a farewell SQUARE, where some scenes from The Sound of Music dinner, the best way to say auf Wiedersehen, Wien. movie were filmed. Also visit MOZART’S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse. Day 10, June 21th, Sunday: Vienna Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Although we don’t anticipate changes to the itinerary, we reserve the right to do so if necessary and due to circumstances beyone our control. GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS ,

Booking & Payment Information: A deposit of $750 is due January 4, 2019; a second payment of $500 is due March 17, 2019 and final payment is due January 12, 2020. Please make payment to: Grand View Tours, Inc., P.O. Box 844, Ocean View DE 19970. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted these Terms and Conditions.

Tour Cancellation Policy: Up to 180 days prior to departure a cancellation fee of $1000.00. Within 180 days of departure all payments are non-refundable, regardless of the reason for cancellations. All cancellations must be in writing. Unused portions of the trip are not refundable. We strongly suggest Trip Cancellation/Travel Protection at an additional $242.00 per person. Additional details and policy information can be found on our website at: www.grandviewtours.com.

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Single supplement: A few single rooms are available for an additional $600.00 per person. Prices are based on two people per room. Should your roommate cancel you are subject to the single supplement charge.

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