Oberammergau and Bavarian Delights Tour May
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Oberammergau and Bavarian Delights Tour May
Oberammergau and Bavarian Delights Tour May 31 - June 8, 2010 with Dr. David Dockery DAY 1, MON, MAY 31 USA/ZURICH Departure from the USA on our transatlantic jet. (meals aloft) DAY 2, TUE, JUNE 1 ZURICH/LUCERNE We arrive this morning in Zurich, the country's largest city and one of the world's most important financial capitals. We travel on to Lucerne, delightfully set beside the Lake of Four Cantons, also known as Lake Lucerne. The remainder of the afternoon will be at leisure. You may take a paddle steamer around the lake, ascend the mounts for terrific views or shop for glittering jewelry and watches. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in the Lucerne area. (B,D) DAY 3, WED, JUNE 2 LUCERNE/ LIECHTENSTEIN/OBERAMMERGAU AREA We have a morning guided visit of the city. Lucerne is a traditional vacation center and one of Switzerland's prettiest towns as well as a watch shopping center. It is famous for its carved stone lion and medieval wooden bridge with its painted roof. This afternoon we travel through the picturesque Swiss countryside to the tiny principality of Liechtenstein, where we pause to view Vaduz Castle. We continue across the border into Germany to the Oberammergau area where we have our dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 4, THU, JUNE 3 OBERAMMERGAU This morning is at leisure in Oberammergau. Explore this quaint village, renowned since the 12th century as a woodcarving center. Following lunch, take your seat for the memorable opening act of the Passion Play, being performed for the 41st time in 2010. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant during a break between acts, and then return to the theater for the Play's thrilling conclusion this evening. Overnight in the Oberammergau area. (B,L,D) DAY 5, FRI, JUNE 4 OBERAMMERGAU/ INNSBRUCK/SALZBURG This morning we depart the Oberammergau area and travel through pristine Bavarian countryside and quaint villages. We visit Neuschwanstein, the iconic fairy-tale castle that Walt Disney used as the model for his Disneyland castle. From here we travel to Austria to the university town of Innsbruck. On our city tour we see the "Golden Roof," the Court Church, the Triumphal Arch built by Maria Theresa and St. Anne's Column. We continue through the beautiful Austrian countryside to Salzburg, in the heart of SOUND OF MUSIC country, for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 6, SAT, JUNE 5 SALZBURG Our sightseeing today includes Mozart's birthplace, the Cathedral, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mirabell Palace and the Old City's baroque churches as well as the Getreidegasse pedestrian shopping street, where you will want to shop for Austrian souvenirs. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure with overnight again in the Salzburg area. (B) DAY 7, SUN, JUNE 6 SALZBURG/MELK/VIENNA We depart Salzburg and travel through the magnificent Salzkammergut among spectacular soaring mountains, vast lakes, and rolling meadows. We continue to Melk to visit its stunning baroque Abbey overlooking the Danube River. We then enjoy a cruise along the Danube, sailing past orchards and vineyards in the picturesque Wachau Valley, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000. Following our cruise we continue on to Vienna for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 8, MON, JUNE 7 VIENNA Baroque grandeur unfolds as our intriguing morning tour includes monuments to the great musicians and intricately carved St. Stephen's Spire. A visit to the treasures of enormous Schoenbrunn Palace highlights our morning sightseeing. The Palace, set in an exquisite French park, has 1400 elaborately decorated rooms. Other sites include the Imperial Hofburg Palace, Opera House and the National Museums. Leisure time this afternoon to explore the Vienna Woods, munch creamy pastries, shop for delicate Rosenthal porcelain or stroll lofty Belvedere Palace gardens. (B) DAY 9, TUE, JUNE 8 VIENNA/USA Morning transfer to the airport for our return flight to the USA. (B,meals aloft) All itineraries are subject to change, pending final confirmation of Oberammergau tickets, rates, and services. TOUR CONDITIONS PRICE OF 11-DAY TOUR: $4299 from Nashville. AIR TRANSPORTATION: IATA Economy class, applicable on Austrian, Air France, Delta, Continental, or other IATA carrier. Supplement may apply for departure from cities other than those listed above. HOTELS: First-class/four-star and superior touristclass/three-star hotels or guesthouses. Price based on double occupancy. Supplement will apply for a single room. Single accommodations are limited and available on a first-come basis. MEALS: Breakfast daily; lunches and dinners as listed in day by day itinerary. NOT INCLUDED: U.S. securities, customs and departure tax, fuel surcharge and foreign departure tax (approximately $391 and subject to any increase that may be imposed prior to departure); single room supplement; most lunches; gratuities ($135); any checked baggage charge imposed by air carrier; excess baggage and forwarding of baggage; passports; personal items such as laundry or tips for personal favors; travel protec- tion plan; any costs resulting from absence or deviation from the itinerary; and any items not shown herein as being included. PAYMENTS: Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card (Discover, MasterCard or Visa). A deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of booking to confirm tour membership. A second deposit of $1,000 will be due September 1, 2009. Those enrolling on or after September 1 must submit a $1,500 deposit. Balance of tour price is due upon receipt of final invoice (approximately 5 months prior to departure). CANCELLATION AND REFUND: Upon receipt of your deposit, Dehoney Travel will make non-refundable deposits on your behalf in order to secure your Passion Play ticket package. Should you cancel, there will be a fee of $500 for Dehoney Travel, Inc. to cover administrative costs and non-refundable deposits. Cancellation penalties will apply as follows: from time of booking until 151 days prior to departure $500 cancellation penalty; from 150-126 days prior to departure - $1,500 cancellation penalty; from 125-96 days prior to departure - 50% of total tour price is nonrefundable; 95 days-day of departure/no show - 100% non-refundable. All cancellation notifications must be made in writing to Dehoney Travel, Inc. Please allow 4 weeks for cancellation refund processing. TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN: As many U.S. health carriers do not provide benefits while outside the country and cancellation penalties can be substantial for many tours, Dehoney Travel, Inc. offers a Travel Protection Plan, TripCare, through Access America. The Option to Waive Pre-existing Condition Exclusion requires purchase of Travel Protection within 14 days of deposit. You may decline the Travel Protection Plan, but a signed disclaimer is required and all charges for cancellation or medical treatment/transport while traveling are your responsibility. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Because of space limitations on buses and new airline regulations, we have included porterage for only one check-on bag (combination width, length and height not to exceed 62 inches and weight limit of 50 pounds) in tour cost. You may also take one carry-on which will fit under your airline seat or in the overhead compartment. After ticketing of international and domestic air, a cancellation penalty of 100% of air fare is in effect. On or after the date of departure there can be no refund for any service not used. RESPONSIBILITY: Dehoney Travel, Inc. (DT), agrees to arrange for the tour described in this brochure, which brochure represents the entire agreement between the passenger and his agent, the Tour Host and DT. Except for the willful negligence of its direct employees, DT assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, inconveniences, illness or irregularity or incidental damages occasioned by circumstances beyond the control of DT or any person or reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to, events such as strikes, revolts, wars, travel warnings, terrorist activities, natural disasters, closures of airports or hotels, or omission of any common or private carrier or the default, negligence, or omission of and by any third party providing services or facilities related to or included in this tour or any part thereof, or in arranging for the same, or the acts or omissions of the Tour Host. No person, other than an authorized representative of Dehoney Travel, Inc. by a document in writing, is authorized to vary, add, or waive any term or condition in this brochure, including any term or condition set forth in the preceding provisions. Oberammergau: this small Bavarian village in Germany has been a woodcarving center since the 12th century. The town is better known, however, for the Passion play its residents have performed every decade since 1634, dramatizing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Tour rate based on a minimum of 30 passengers and current 2009 airfares (subject to increase once 2010 airfares become available), land costs and value of the U.S. Dollar July 10, 2009 (1 Euro = $1.43) and subject to any increases that may be imposed prior to departure. According to tradition, the residents of Oberammergau made a promise to God to perform a play based on the life of Jesus if their lives were saved from the bubonic plague that had reached epidemic proportions in the region. While the town death records do not show an abrupt cessation of deaths in the village, tradition holds that the village was spared and the play was first performed in 1634. For further information, contact: Dr. David Dockery President, Union University Phone: (731) 661-5180 E-mail: [email protected] With a cast of 2000 – all village residents – the play is performed for five months and is seven hours long. A meal is served at intermission. It has attracted audiences from around the world since the late 19th century. Dehoney Travel is pleased to offer the following travel programs, featuring the best of Europe and highlighted by the magnificent Oberammergau Passion Play! Arrangements by: Dehoney Travel 3008 Charlestown Crossing, New Albany, IN 47150 Phone: (800) 325-6708 or (812) 206-1080 Email: [email protected] c Fax: (812) 206-1085 #904 Dockery Bavarian Delights 2010 bro..indd 8/4/09