The Oberammergau Passion Play 2010
This spectacular re-enactment of Christ's passion takes place only once every ten years in Oberammergau.
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 accommodation in Oberammergau and in the beautiful surrounding area of the Bavarian Alps for our guests. 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 visit to Oberammergau for the Passion Play.
Trafalgar's Unbeatable Choice of Tours Featuring Oberammergau
Choose from 14 expertly planned itineraries which combine the spectacular Passion Play with Europe’s finest scenery:
First Class Touring Options
Best of Germany: 12 days from £1,399* Oberammergau 2010 Plus ticket price £680 View details
Sound of Music: 9 days from £1,110* Oberammergau 2010 Plus ticket price £680 View details
Best of Germany & Austria: 14 days from £1,725* Oberammergau 2010 Plus ticket price £680 View details
European Marvel: 12 days from £1,510* Oberammergau 2010 Plus ticket price £490 View details
European Spree: 9 days from £1,299* Oberammergau 2010 Plus ticket price £490 View details
European Horizons: 15 days from £2,050* Oberammergau 2010 Plus ticket price £680 View details
Traditional Europe: 18 days from £2,399* Oberammergau 2010 Plus ticket price £680 View details
The Grand Alpine Tour: 15 days from £1,850* Oberammergau 2010 Plus ticket price £680 View details
European Escapade: 19 days from £2,535* Oberammergau 2010 Plus ticket price £680 View details
European Whirl: 12 days from £1,675* Oberammergau 2010 Plus ticket price £490 View details
CostSaver Touring Options
Our three CostSaver itineraries are a great way to travel Europe and experience the Passion Play in Oberammergau, at an incredible value!
European Delight: 12 days from £1,225* Oberammergau 2010 Plus ticket price £680 View details
European Experience: 12 days from £1,275* Oberammergau 2010 Plus ticket price £490 View details
European Cavalcade: 20 days from £1699* Oberammergau 2010 Plus ticket price £490 View details
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*The above prices are Land Only and include the Oberammergau package on a twin share basis.
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 1st September, 2009, a non-refundable deposit of £200 per person is required at time of booking.
A further payment of £300 is required on 1st September, 2009, and an additional deposit of £300 must be paid by 15th January, 2010.
Passengers booking after 1st September, 2009, will need to pay a deposit of £500 followed by another £300 on 15th January.
Passengers booking after 15th January, 2010, will need to pay a deposit of £800 at time of booking.
Cancellation Fees: Cancellations of Oberammergau arrangements received up to 105 days prior to commencement of tour will now be charged only £200 per person cancellation fees.
Cancellations received within 105 days prior to the commencement of tour will forfeit the total of £800 paid in addition to any normal tour cancellation fees which may become applicable according to the date of cancellation.
