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, because as the world's favourite touring company, we have specially reserved FIRST CLASS tickets for the 2010 Passion Play and obtained hotel accommodation in the beautiful surrounding area. Trafalgar's unbeatable choice of tours is designed to reveal the very best of Europe's fine traditions in a range of balanced itineraries including a visit to Oberammergau and the Passion Play.

Luxury motorcoaches will transport you in safety and comfort and our experienced Tour Directors will enthrall you with their knowledge throughout the tour. With Trafalgar it really is just a case of dream, pack and leave...the rest to us.

Choose from one of the exciting itineraries listed below. There will not be another chance like this until 2020 so don't delay and call your travel agent today to avoid disappointment.

TRAFALGAR'S UNBEATABLE CHOICE OF TOURS FEATURING OBERAMMERGAU

The following is a list of Trafalgar tours that currently visit Oberammergau. Tours for 2010 and tour prices have not been confirmed. We have also created a special website dedicated to the Passion Play - please visit http://www.passionplaytours.com for more information.

EUROPEAN ESCAPADE: 22 DAYS FROM $6,205*

Starts London 2-nights, Amsterdam 2-nights, Rhineland 1-night, Lucerne 1-night, Oberammergau 2-nights, Vienna 2-nights, Venice 2-nights, Rome 2-nights, Florence 1-night, Nice 2-nights, Lyon 1-night, Ends Paris 2-nights

MEALS INCLUDE: 18 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 Welcome Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner & 8 three-course dinners

Departs Wednesdays May 12 – September 22, 2010

EUROPEAN HORIZONS: 18 DAYS FROM $5,549*

Starts London 2-nights, Brussels 1-night, Rhineland 1-night, Oberammergau 2-nights, Venice 1-night, Rome 2-nights, Florence 1-night, Nice 2-nights, Zermatt 1-night, Lausanne 1-night, End Paris 2-nights

MEALS INCLUDE: 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 Welcome Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner & 6 three-course dinners

Departs Wednesdays May 12 – September 22, 2010

TRADITIONAL EUROPE: 20 DAYS FROM $6,160*

Starts London 2-nights, Amsterdam 1-night, Rhineland 1-night, Engelberg 2-nights, Oberammergau 2-nights, Venice 1-night, Rome 2-nights, Sorrento 1-night, Asisi 1-night, Florence 1-night, Nice 2-nights, Ends Paris 2-nights

MEALS INCLUDE: 16 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 Welcome Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner & 7 three-course dinners

Departs Saturdays May 8 – September 25, 2010

EUROPEAN MARVEL: 15 DAYS FROM $4,230*

Starts London 2-nights, Brussels 1-night, Rhineland 1-night, Oberammergau 1-night, Vienna 2-nights, Venice 2-nights, Milan 1-night, Lucerne 1-night, Ends Paris 2-nights

MEALS INCLUDE: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 Welcome Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner & 5 three-course dinners

Departs Sundays May 16 – September 26, 2010

EUROPEAN SPREE: 10 DAYS FROM $3,435

Starts Frankfurt 1-night, Oberammergau 1-night, Venice 1-night, Florence 1-night, Lucerne 2-nights, Ends Paris 2-nights

MEALS INCLUDE: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 Welcome Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner & 3 three-course dinners

Departs Wednesdays May 19 – September 29, 2010

EUROPEAN WHIRL: 15 DAYS FROM $4,590*

Starts London 2-nights, Amsterdam 1-night, Rhineland 1-night, Oberammergau 1-night, Venice 1-night, Rome 2-nights, Florence 1-night, Lucerne 2-nights, Ends Paris 2-nights

MEALS INCLUDE: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 Welcome Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner & 4 three-course dinners

Departs Sundays May 16 – September 26, 2010

EUROPEAN INTERLUDE: 18 DAYS FROM $5,240*

Starts London 2-nights, Amsterdam 1-night, Rhineland 1-night, Oberammergau 1-night, Vienna 2-nights, Venice 2-nights, Rome 2-nights, Florence 1-night, Lucerne 2-nights, Ends Paris 2-nights

MEALS INCLUDE: 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 Welcome Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner & 5 three-course dinners

Departs Mondays May 16 – September 26, 2010

THE GRAND ALPINE TOUR: 16 DAYS FROM $4,550*

Starts Frankfurt 1-night, Oberammergau 2-nights, Vienna 2-nights, Innsbruck 1-night, St Moritz 1-night, Zermatt 2-nights, Geneva 1-night, Engelberg 2-nights, Black Forest 1-night, Ends Frankfurt 1-night

MEALS INCLUDE: 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 Welcome Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner & 7 three-course dinners

Departs Thursdays & Saturdays May 13 – September 30, 2010

BEST OF GERMANY & AUSTRIA: 15 DAYS FROM $4,385*

Starts Frankfurt 1-night, Cologne 1-night, Hamburg 1-night, Berlin 2-nights, Wurzburg 1-night, Oberammergau 2-nights, Vienna 2-nights, Innsbruck 1-night, Freiburg 1-night, Ends Frankfurt 1-night

MEALS INCLUDE: 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 Welcome Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner & 5 three-course dinners

Departs Saturdays May 8 – September 25, 2010

BEST OF GERMANY: 13 DAYS FROM $3,924*

Starts Frankfurt 1-night, Cologne 1-night, Hamburg 1-night, Berlin 2-nights, Dresden 1-night, Nuremburg 1-night, Oberammergau 2-nights, Black Forest 1-night, Ends Frankfurt 1-night

MEALS INCLUDE: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 Welcome Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner & 5 three-course dinners

Departs Tuesdays May 11 – September 21, 2010

SOUND OF MUSIC: 10 DAYS FROM $3,505*

Starts Vienna 3-nights, Salzburg 1-night, Oberammergau 2-nights, Ends Munich 2-nights

MEALS INCLUDE: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 Welcome Dinner, 1 Highlight Dinner & 2 three-course dinners

Departs Fridays May 14 – September 24, 2010

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EUROPEAN DELIGHT: 15 DAYS FROM $3,300*

Starts Rome 2-nights, Florence 1-night, Venice 1-night, Vienna 2-nights, Oberammergau 2-nights, Lucerne 1-night, Paris 2-nights, Ends London 2-nights

MEALS INCLUDE: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 5 three-course dinners

Departs Wednesdays May 12 – September 22, 2010

EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE: 16 DAYS FROM $3,375*

Starts London 2-nights, Amsterdam 1-night, Rhineland 1-night, Oberammergau 1-night, Venice 1-night, Rome 2-nights, Florence 1-night, Lucerne 2-nights, Paris 2-nights, Ends London 1-night

MEALS INCLUDE: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 6 three-course dinners

Departs Sundays May 16 – September 26, 2010

EUROPEAN CAVALCADE: 20 DAYS FROM $4,025*

Starts London 2-nights, Amsterdam 1-night, Rhineland 1-night, Lucerne 2-nights, Oberammergau 1-night, Venice 2-nights, Rome 2-nights, Sorrento 1-night, Florence 1-night, Nice 2-nights, Lyon 1-night, Ends Paris 2-nights

MEALS INCLUDE: 16 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 9 three-course dinners

Departs Fridays May 14 – September 24, 2010

PICTURESQUE LAKES, MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES: 13 DAYS FROM $3,165*

Starts Frankfurt 1-night, Rothenburg 1-night, Oberammergau 2-nights, Lucerne 2-nights, Zermatt 2-nights, Montreux 1-night, Black Forest 1-night, Rudesheim 1-night, Ends Frankfurt

Meals include 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 7 three-course dinners

Departs Fridays May 14 – September 24, 2010

We have also created a special website dedicated to the Passion Play - please visit http://www.passionplaytours.com for more information

Please call our special Oberammergau Group Department toll-free 1-866-475-7023 for more information or to hold your space. This is a once in a lifetime event. Don't miss it ........