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Austrian Delight

with Oberammergau's Passion Play
August 3 - 11, 2010
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Austrian Delight
with Oberammergau's Passion Play
Highlights...

Innsbruck

Austrian Alps

Bavaria

Salzburg

Mirabell Gardens
St. Peter's Restaurant

Munich

Oberammergau

Passion Play

Per Person Rates: Double $3,999; Single $4,399
Included in Price:
Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $330 (subject to increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from New York.
Not included in price:
Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $350 per person

COLLETTE EXPERIENCES

Visit Munich and enjoy a panoramic tour featuring the Glockenspiel and Olympic Park.
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Explore the Bavarian Alps, stopping at the famous Weis church.
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Discover Salzburg's historic past and charming old town.
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A picture stop at Neuschwanstein Castle brings fairytales to life.

Day 1: Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Overnight Flight
Welcome to Austria! Embrace the beauty of the Austrian Alps with the quaint villages, pristine lakes and the fertile valleys of Innsbruck and Salzburg. Plus, enjoy two nights in the famous Bavarian village of Oberammergau, Germany, where you experience the historical Passion Play.

Day 2: Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Innsbruck, Austria - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the enchanting "capital of the Alps" - Innsbruck. Here, modern architecture stands beside 800-year old buildings and the Austrian Alps create a post-card perfect backfrop. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.

Day 3: Thursday, August 05, 2010
Innsbruck
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Join a local guide for a panoramic tour of the Imperial city of Innsbruck featuring Maria Theresienstrasse; the famous Golden Roof, built in 1500 by Archduke Friedrich IV; and the Hofburg, once the seat of Habsburg princess. bullet

The remainder of your day is at leisure to relax or further explore Innsbruck. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 4: Friday, August 06, 2010
Innsbruck - Bavaria, Germany - Innsbruck
Set off for the beautiful Bavarian Alps ad find storybook settings comprised of charming villages and enchanting castles. bullet

Stop at the Wies Church in the foothills of the Alps. This pilgrimage curch, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was built in the late 1740s to protect a famous stature of the Scourged Saviour which miraculously shed tears in 1738. bullet

Later, the sight of Neuschwanstein Castle brings fairytales to life during a picture stop. This 19th-century Bavarian castle, known for its famous neo-romantic architectural style, is te mst photographe building in Germany and the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle n Disneyland. bullet

LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: bullet

Today your Tour Manager helps you discover the origin and history of German - the official language in Austria - and teaches you key words and

phrases to help you communicate with the locals. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 5: Saturday, August 07, 2010
Innsbruck - Salzburg
Travel through the picturesque Austrian countryside to the musical city of Salzburg. Beautiful gardens, old-world architecture and friendly canvas. Home to Mozart, dotted with sights from the beloved film The Sound of Music, and with an Old City that is a UNESCO World Heritage site, Salzburg truly has something for everyone. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely-paced walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens, famously featured during the song "Do Re Me" from The Sound of Music; and Getreidegasse - a busy street in the Old Town section of Salzburg and birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. bullet

This evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter's Restaurant, one of the city's most popular dining establishments and the city's oldest restaurant, first mentioned in a document dating back to 803. bullet

Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 6: Sunday, August 08, 2010
Salzburg
Enjoy a day at leisure to independently explore this Baroque city on the banks of the Salzach River. Perhaps visit the city's amazing historic area, browse its wonderful shops or enjoy a coffee at a local cafe while

soaking in the charming atmosphere. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to offer suggestions. However you choose to spend your day, Salzburg is sure to delight! Today breakfast will be included.

Day 7: Monday, August 09, 2010
Salzburg - Munich, Germany - Oberammergau Region
This morning journey to the Bavarian capital of Munich - idyllically situated at the foot of the Alps.

A locally guided panoramic tour of Munich showcases its unique blend of folkloric ambience and modern sophistication. bullet

Visit Olympic Park, site of the 1972 Olympic games and a stunning example of modern architecture. Next, marvel at the Baroque-influenced architecture of the city as you visit the Marienplatz - the heart of Munich and the most scenic square of the old town. Here,

behold the Rathaus-Glockenspiel - an ornate clock comprised of 43 bells and 32 life-sized figures that depict medieval jousting and dancing - reflecting different pieces of Bavaria's history. Some leisure time allows you to explore Munich's lovely historic center, visit one of its many museums or discover more of the city's beauty on your own. Travel to the picturesue village of Oberammergau, your home for the next two nights. Upon arrival, enjoy a brief tour to acquaint you with the village. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 8: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Oberammergau - Passion Play
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This afternoon, experience the world-famous Passion Play - a powerful once-in-a-decade event. bullet

The original performance dates back to 1634 when te villagers of

Oberammergau vowed to perform a play depicting the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ every ten years if God would spare its residents from the clutches of the Bubonic Plague. No one died after that and a legend was born. The Passion Play has become an epic event. The 41st production, once again by natives of Oberammergau, takes the world by storm. During a break in the performance, join you fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable journey. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

Day 9: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Oberammergau Region - Tour Ends
Today breakfast will be included.

YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1 Overnight Flight
Day 2-4 Hotel Grauer Bar, Innsbruck
Day 5,6 Castellani Parkhotel, Salzburg
Day 7,8 Oberammergau Region Hotel, Oberammergau Region
On Some Dates alternate hotels may be used.

Please Note:
Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.

To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.

Please note that single and triple accommodations are extremely limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. If you wish to secure single or triple accommodations it is hightly recommended that you book early. Also, child rates are not available.

"Leisure Stays" are tours in which the itineraries are designed to allow for multiple-night stays in tow or more cities. This allow you a more leisurely pace and more time to explore the destinations on your own.

Oberammergau

All tours will be subject to the finalization of play tickets. In the event that Collette cancels the tour, you will be refunded 100%.

Due to flight restrictions, you may require an early morning departure from your hotel.

Included breakfasts are buffet breakfasts.

At Collette, we pride ourselves on bringing travelers the very best experiences a destination offers. Our itineraries include many activities and ay consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.

This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.