Oberammergau River Cruises

Avalon Waterways Brings You Oberammergau 2010

Avalon Waterways is proud to bring you the legendary Oberammergau Passion Play experience. For this 2010 event, we will offer two extensions that are combinable with one of our 2010 river cruise vacations. For more information please contact Avalon Waterways for details.

The play portrays the Passion of Christ—from the entry into Jerusalem to the Resurrection. Performances are held in the afternoon and evenings with an included dinner break in between. The play usually consists of more than 2,000 actors, singers, musicians, and technicians with rehearsals starting at least a year before the event. The Passion Play Theater has an open-air stage framed by magnificent alpine scenery. A covered auditorium has almost 5,000 seats. Avalon invites you to experience this legendary event on one of the two special extensions being offered in 2010.

Cruise Extension WJ, 4 nights

Day 1 Arrival in Innsbruck, Austria. (Wed.) Transfer from the Nuremberg port or Munich airport is available. At 6pm, meet your Avalon host for a welcome briefing at your hotel.

Day 2 Innsbruck. (Thu.) This morning, a guided sightseeing tour of Innsbruck will include a visit to ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL and the HOFKIRCHE. The rest of the day is free for you to explore on your own, or you may choose to join the optional excursion to the Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens. (B)

Day 3 Innsbruck-Excursion to Oberammergau, Germany. (Fri.) This morning, while en route to Oberammergau, visit one of KING LUDWIG II CASTLES. After an early lunch, the highlight of the vacation: the original PASSION PLAY. Dinner will be served during intermission. A late evening transfer will take you back to Innsbruck. (B,L,D)

Day 4 Innsbruck-Excursion to Bolzano & Merano, Italy. (Sat.) This morning, a comfortable motorcoach ride will take you across the famous Brenner Pass to Bolzano. After free time for lunch, a short guided walking tour will give you the opportunity to learn about the mixture of Tyrolean and Italian culture in this bilingual region. In the afternoon, visit the mountain resort town of Merano before returning to Innsbruck. (B)

Day 5 Innsbruck-Munich, Germany. (Sun.) This morning, depart for Germany’s lively city, Munich. Transfer to the Munich airport is available. If you’re continuing on one of Avalon’s cruises, enjoy time at leisure to explore Munich’s excellent museums, try one of the many Bavarian restuarants, or perhaps visit the world-famous Hofbrauhaus. An afternoon transfer will take you to your ship for embarkation. (B)

NOTE: Guests who are traveling on the Romantic Rhine itinerary (WZA) will travel across the Alps by the modern Railjet Train from Innsbruck to Zurich for the start of the cruise to Amsterdam.

What’s Included

• Welcome Meeting
• Services of a professional Avalon Host
• Innsbruck: Guided sightseeing walk. Inside visit of St. James Cathedral and the Hofkirche
• Bolzano: Orientation walk
• Merano: Orientation visit

Meals: 4 buffet breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 1 dinner (D)

Superior Hotels:
Innsbruck: The Hilton Innsbruck

Priced from $1,955 per person land only, double occupancy

Cruise Combinations

Cruise Extension WJ—Available weekly from May 19 - September 29, 2010

Combine the unforgettable Oberammergau Passion Play extension package with one of the following river cruises, available on select departures*:

*Note: Avalon Oberammergau extensions must be booked in conjunction with one of the selected departures on the above cruises.

Cruise Extension WI, 3 nights

Day 1 Arrival in Innsbruck, Austria. (Sun.) Transfer from Nuremberg port, Munich airport or by scenic Railjet Train from Switzerland to Innsbruck is available. At 6pm, meet your Avalon host for a welcome briefing at the hotel.

Day 2 Innsbruck-Garmisch Area, Germany. (Mon.) Enjoy a morning sightseeing walk of Innsbruck with a Local Guide, and visit ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL and the HOFKIRCHE. The afternoon is at your leisure to explore Innsbruck on your own, or take an optional excursion to the Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens. A late afternoon transfer will take you to the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Area for a two-night stay.* (B,D)

Day 3 Garmisch Area-Oberammergau. (Tue.) The morning is free to explore on your own, or you may take an optional excursion to visit one of King Ludwig II of Bavaria’s castles. After an early lunch, transfer to Oberammergau for the highlight of the vacation: the original PASSION PLAY. Dinner will be served during intermission. A late evening transfer will take you back to the Garmisch Area.* (B,L,D)

Day 4 Garmisch Area-Munich. (Wed.) This morning, depart for Germany’s lively city, Munich. Transfer to the Munich airport is available. If you’re continuing on the cruise to Budapest, enjoy a day at leisure while exploring Munich’s shops and museums. An afternoon transfer to Nuremberg will take you to your ship for embarkation. (B)

*All accommodation arrangements are under supervision of the Passion Play Committee. Accommodations will be best available.

What’s Included

• Welcome Meeting
• Services of a professional Avalon Host
• Guided sightseeing in Innsbruck
• Inside visit of St. James Cathedral and the Hofkirche

Meals: 3 buffet breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L), 2 dinners (D)

Superior Hotels*:
Innsbruck: The Hilton Innsbruck
Garmisch Area: Hotel Alpenhof

Priced from $2,355 per person land only, double occupancy

* Hotel accommodations are subject to change and are not guaranteed.

Cruise Combinations

Cruise Extension WI—available weekly from May 16 - September 26, 2010

Combine the unforgettable Oberammergau Passion Play extension with one of the following river cruises, available on select departure dates**:

** Note: Avalon Oberammergau extensions must be booked in conjunction with one of the selected departures on the above cruises.