With Oberammergau JULY 28 - AUGUST 5, 2020

Austria & Germany with Oberammergau JULY 28 - AUGUST 5, 2020

Departure Point: Subject to Change Springfield with host PAUL ADLER, Springfield – Branson National Airport KY3 Morning Co-Anchor Neuschwanstein Castle DAY 6: THE OBERAMMERGAU YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES PASSION PLAY • All airfare We return to Germany and arrive • All fuel surcharges, government fees, in Oberammergau, a hamlet airport & departure taxes (minimum nestled in the Bavarian Alps, for its value of $460 per person) once-a-decade stage production of • Holiday Vacations Tour Director The Passion Play. In the 17th century, • Experienced European Guides the people of Oberammergau made • Motorcoach and professional driver a holy covenant to portray the • All accommodations PAUL ADLER life and death of Jesus every 10 • Baggage handling at hotels years if a plague would spare their Paul started his journalism career in • $100 travel voucher for a future tour the early 1980s at a small radio station community. Now a worldwide phenomenon, we feel the passion that only reached about five miles. 11 Excellent Meals Featuring His career has progressed since then! in our hearts as the incredible Paul is a two-time regional Edward R. story unfolds before us featuring an • Daily European breakfasts Murrow Award winner. He’s been impressive orchestra, choir, live • Mozart-themed dinner at the Saint recognized for his work by The animals, and more than 100 actors Peter’s Stiftkeller in Salzburg Kansas City Press Club, Missouri with speaking roles. We stay • Farewell Dinner at the Hofbräuhaus Broadcasters Association, and with Oberammergau overnight in the Garmisch area. B,D in Munich Mid-America EMMY Awards. Austria & Germany B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner DAY 7: NEUSCHWANSTEIN While working in Cincinnati he was Additional dates may be available CASTLE inspired to make a difference after JULY 28 - AUGUST 5, 2020 Today we explore the inspiration All Accommodations Featuring covering a story about a newborn for Disney’s Magic Kingdom Castle • 2 nights in Salzburg left in the trash. Paul spearheaded a Experience the timeless culture of the Bavarian and Austrian and one of the most recognized • 2 nights in Innsbruck campaign to create “A Secret Safe Alps and the renowned Oberammergau Passion Play. castles in the world, the fairytale-like • 1 night in the Garmisch area Place for Newborns.” The program DAY 4: TYROLEAN ALPS Neuschwanstein Castle. Commissioned began in one county and eventually FLY TO MUNICH Mozart’s birthplace.Tonight we get to • 2 nights in Munich DAY 1: Board the Achensee Steam Cog by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in the became state law. Several lives have Relax and enjoy an overnight flight to know our fellow traveling companions Railway and travel from Jenbach mid-19th century, its Gothic architecture been saved because of it. Paul currently Germany. at a KY3 Welcome Dinner in the city. D Attractions & Highlights to Seespitz with views of Tyrolean and richly decorated rooms were serves on the advisory board for The • Salzburg guided walking tour DAY 3: ALPINE BEAUTY mountains, meadows, and forests. influenced by the operas of composer Salvation Army’s Springfield Corps. DAY 2: SALZBURG • Berchtesgaden salt mine tour Herzlich willkommen in Deutschland! Depart for the quaint alpine town The adventure continues on a Richard Wagner. We have lunch on He’s been married since 1990. Paul We meet our European guide in of Berchtesgaden at the foot of the breathtakingly beautiful cruise of our own in Füssen, then continue our • The Eagle’s Nest teahouse on and his wife have three daughters. He Munich and travel by motorcoach to Watzmann, the third highest mountain Lake Achensee, the largest lake journey to Munich. The remainder of Kehlstein Mountain enjoys running several times a week Salzburg, Austria. Upon arrival we in Germany. Take a short train ride in the Tyrolean Alps. Next we tour the day is at our leisure. B • Achensee Cog Railway and has competed in 5K, 10K, half enjoy a guided walking tour of this into the city’s salt mine and learn about Tratzberg Castle with a knowledge- • Lake Anchensee cruise MUNICH marathon, and marathon races. marvelous city. Located along the its 500-year history. Next we visit The able guide. Discover how this DAY 8: • Tratzberg Castle tour Salzach River, Salzburg is known Eagle’s Nest teahouse atop Kehlstein Renaissance-era stronghold The fun-loving city of Munich welcomes Join Paul and KY3 viewers on • Innsbruck guided walking tour for its Renaissance and Baroque Mountain, witnessing Obersalzberg’s demonstrates Gothic, Habsburg, us today. We see some of Munich’s this fabulous trip of a lifetime. • Hungerburg gondola cableway to architecture, being the birthplace alpine beauty and learning about its and Fugger influences in its exquisite famous landmarks on a walking tour Karwendel Nature Park of Mozart, and one of the filming role in World War II. This evening we parlor, courtyard, King’s Room, and including the Glockenspiel animated • The Oberammergau Passion Play locations for The Sound of Music. return to Salzburg for a private dinner more. In the late afternoon we arrive clock in the Marienplatz, the town Stroll through the Mirabell Gardens, at St. Peter’s Stiftskeller accompanied in Innsbruck, Tyrol’s skiing capital. B square. We’ll also see Munich’s oldest • Neuschwanstein Castle tour across the Markartsteg pedestrian by a string quartet performing selections church Saint Peter, the open-air • Munich guided walking tour INNSBRUCK bridge into Old Town and past by Mozart. B,D DAY 5: market Viktualienmarkt, the Bavarian Surrounded by dramatic mountain State Chancellery, and more. The Price Per Person Mirabell Gardens Innsbruck landscapes and picturesque villages, remainder of the afternoon is ours ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED! Innsbruck has been the site of two to explore the city as we please. Double...... $6399 per person Winter Olympics, most recently in Optional attractions include a visit to GERMANY Single...... 7099 per person 1976. Narrow, twisting streets and tall the Beer & Oktoberfest Museum or Triple subject to availability Bavarian Alps 2 Munich houses built in the Late Gothic style browsing the shops at the Marienplatz. Oberammergau reflect the city’s medieval past. Our A valid U.S. passport is required for all U.S. Tonight we gather for a joyful Holiday citizens. Passport cards and enhanced guided walking tour of the city includes Garmisch 1 2 Salzburg Vacations Farewell Dinner at the driver’s licenses are NOT acceptable the Imperial Palace, Court Church, Hofbräuhaus, one of Germany’s 2 Deposit: $200 per person and the Goldenes Dachl (“Golden most famous beer halls. B,D Innsbruck Guaranteed Price: Your price is Roof”), a 15th century stone balcony guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit. AUSTRIA covered in gilded copper tiles. DAY 9: RETURN HOME ITALY We return home with memories of Final Payment: April 24, 2020 Afterwards, take a gondola cableway Full refund 96 days prior to departure Motorcoach up Nordketten mountain to visit our wonderful alpine adventure. B Flights Karwendel Nature Park, Austria’s 1 2 3 # of Overnights ACTIVITY LEVEL 4 OUT OF 5 largest protected area. B Refer to General Information insert for details Tour Highlights Ascendant performances, Classical Musicians & Astonishing Scenery The Oberammergau Passion Play Join us in a quaint Bavarian village for one of the world’s most famous portrayals of Jesus’ life and death at the Oberam- mergau Passion Play. Inspired by the holy covenant made by their forebearers in the 17th century, the people of Oberam- mergau continue the hallowed tradition that began almost 400 years ago. The story unfolds with 100+ actors in speaking roles, a menagerie of live animals, plus

© Photo courtesy of 2020 Passion Play Oberammergau a magnificent orchestra and choir. Mozart-Themed Dinner in Salzburg Possibly the oldest restaurant in Central Europe, our included dinner in the baroque city of Salzburg is held within the walls of St. Peter’s Abbey at the Stiftskeller St. Peter. Feel the enchant- ment of a luxurious evening out as it might have happened in the late 18th century with a historic menu and musicians in period costumes performing the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Photo Credit Salzburger KonzertgesellschaftPhoto Achensee Cog Railway & Lake Cruise Feel the fresh air of Austria’s marvelous mountains by rail and sail surrounded by soaring peaks, blue waters, pine forests, and picturesque villages. Board a 130 year-old cog railway pulled by a historic steam-operated engine as we travel from Jenbach to Seespitz, then relax on a cruise of Lake Achensee, the largest lake in the Tyrolean Alps. ©Achensee Tourismus ©Achensee

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