The Oberammergau Passion Play 2010
Once every ten years, a tiny, picturesque village in the heart of the Bavarian Alps re-enacts an event which draws people of every religious denomination from four corners of the globe to witness one of the most poignant and moving stories ever told.
History of the Oberammergau Passion Play
The play depicts the tragic and moving chronicle of Christ's final passion. Its history stems from 1632 when Oberammergau was gripped by a deadly plague which killed almost half of the town's population. In a final, desperate act of faith, the village elders pledged that if the village was spared, it would re-enact the passion of Christ every 10 years - for all eternity. Miraculously the village was spared and the villagers planned the very first Passion Play in 1634.
Tradition dictates that the play's cast of thousands is drawn from all walks of life from within the village. The coveted role of Christ could be the village postman, butcher or school teacher. The cast spend almost two years painstakingly rehearsing every detail of the story for a once only performance of a lifetime.
The miracle becomes a reality thanks to Trafalgar
The next Passion Play will take place in 2010 and the event is already attracting worshippers from around the globe. Demand is sure to be overwhelming and inevitably tickets will be in short supply. However, you can rely on Trafalgar to obtain advance tickets. As Europe’s number one Tour Operator, we have specially reserved first class tickets for the 2010 Passion Play and obtained hotel accommodations in Oberammergau and in the beautiful surrounding area of the Bavarian Alps for our clients. Trafalgar’s unbeatable choice of tours is designed to reveal the very best of Europe’s fine traditions in a range of balanced itineraries that all include a vist to Oberammergau for the Passion Play.
Trafalgar's unbeatable choice of tours featuring Oberammergau
First Class touring options:
European Marvel end in Paris: 15 days from C$3,035* Plus ticket price C$850 View details
European Spree end in Paris: 10 days from C$2,250* Plus ticket price C$850 View details
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Sound of Music: 10 days from C$1,925* Plus ticket price C$1190 View details
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Traditional Europe end Paris: 21 days from C$4,450* Plus ticket price C$1190 View details
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These three CostSaver itineraries are a great way to travel Europe and experience the Passion Play in Oberammergau, at incredible value!
European Delight: 15 days from C$2,399* Plus ticket price C$1190 View details
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Terms & Conditions:
Itineraries: Itineraries and tour content are based on tours featured in 2009 brochure. However, items such as, but not limited to, hotels, meals, sightseeing inclusions, tour itineraries, transfers and transportation, are all subject to change. The exact final composition of your tour will be released in October 2009.
Prices: Prices are not final and are subject to change. The cost of your tour will be confirmed in Trafalgar’s 2010 Europe and Britain and Costsaver brochures , due to be released in October 2009. However once you have paid your deposits , as detailed below , your total tour price will be guaranteed. Any applicable discounts can only be applied to the land portion of the tour.
Deposits: For bookings made prior to 30 September 2009 an initial non refundable deposit of C$ 325 is required , followed by a further payment of C$1300 by the 30th September. For bookings made after 1st October 2009 , a non refundable deposit of C$ 1625 is required. Final tour payment must be completed 90 days prior to departure. Any bookings made less than 90 days before departure require full payment at time of booking.
Cancellation Fees: For cancellations made prior to September 30th 2009 C$ 300 per person; for cancellations made from October 1st 2009 to January 31 2010 C $ 650 per person; for cancellations made after February 1st 2010 and more than 90days prior to departure 100% of the deposits paid, between 89 to 60 days prior to departure 80% of the total tour price and from 59 days to actual day of departure 100% of the total tour price.
The pre-departure cancellation waiver for any reason cancellations does not apply to the Oberammergau portion of the tour.
