Oberammergau Passion Play 2020

12 DAY GERMANY &
OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY TOUR

June 11 – 22, 2020

$4,190.00 Per Person from Houston

Includes: Roundtrip Air Transportation From Houston, First Class Hotels, Double Occupancy,
2 Meals A Day – Buffet Breakfast & Dinner, Daily Sightseeing With English Speaking Tour
Guides, First Class Tickets To Attend The Passion Play, Entrance Fees, Airport Taxes, And Fuel
Surcharges - Which Might Subject To Change, And Tips To Guides And Drivers.

Spiritual Director:
Fr. Francis Macatangay
St. Cecilia Catholic Church – Houston, TX

DAY 1 – HOUSTON / FRANKFURT of the Basilica is the Lady Chapel, located near the entrance. The Lady
Depart Houston to Frankfurt. Chapel is a free-standing, square marble edifice that recalls the shelter
over Christ’s tomb in Jerusalem’s Chuch of the Holy Sepulchre. Above
DAY 2 – FRANKFURT / HEIDELBERG the Chapel’s altar is the Black Madonna, resplendent in rich robes and
Upon arrival in Frankfurt, you will find your luggage and exit the baggage surrounded by gold clouds. A short walk from the Abbey is the world’s
claim into the arrivals hall where you will be greeted by your tour escort largest nativity scene, the Diorama Bethlehem, with more than 500 carved
and driver. After a warm welcome to Germany, you will be escorted to wooden figures. Celebrate Mass at the Shrine and on to Lucerne for dinner
the hotel for check-in, and then spend the afternoon exploring all the and overnight.
landmarks of Heidelberg. We will visit the ruins of Heidelberg Castle that
rise majestically on the site of the medieval castle complex, high above DAY 6 – LUCERNE / MT. PILATUS
the lanes, and the picturesque jumble of roofs of the old town. The After breakfast, we will start the day with celebrating Mass at the local
architecture contains elements of the Gothic and Renaissance periods. See Catholic Church in Weggis. We will then take an excursion of Lucerne and
the castle gardens, the Great Vat (the world’s largest wine barrel), and a tour of the city. We will visit the Chapel Bridge, Water Tower, Jesuit
the remarkable Pharmacy Museum. Then make our way to the old town, Church, Franciscan Church, Water Spike, Spreuer Bridge, and Musegg
with its romantic charm, featuring the old quarter and maze of little streets. Wall amid other sites. Ascend to Mt. Pilatus by cogwheel train and have
The Haupstrasse is one of Europe’s prettiest pedestrian precincts and a fantastic view of the Alps. Then return to your hotel for dinner and
shopping streets, along with the medieval bridge gate, as well as overnight in Lucerne.
Germany’s oldest University, the lion fountain, and the university square.
We will celebrate Mass at a local church before returning to the hotel for DAY 7 – LEICHTENSTEIN / INNSBRUCK / SALZBURG
dinner and overnight Depart Lucerne to the pocket-sized principality of Liechtenstein, famous for
its stamps. Then travel over the Arlberg Pass to Innsbruck. Tour of this
DAY 3 – OBERAMMERGAU Tyrol city to include the old houses with gothic arcades, the Golden Roof,
Take the scenic road to Triberg, deep in cuckoo clock territory, the lovely the Imperial Palace, stop at Maria Theresian Strasse which is heaven for
lake Constance, and the charming Lindau. Onto Oberammerga for dinner shoppers. Onto Salzburg for dinner and overnight.
and overnight.

DAY 4 – OBERAMMERGAU / PASSION PLAY: PERFORMANCE DAY
After breakfast, we will gather to celebrate Mass. Following a light
lunch, we will make our way to the world-famous Passion Play Theatre.
This afternoon and evening we enjoy the Passion Play production. The play
depicts the story of Christ's Passion, beginning with the entry into Jerusalem
and ending with the resurrection and transfiguration, a moving and
spectacular experience. Each performance starts at 2:30 PM (1:30 PM
start time after August 17th) and ends approximately 10:30 PM (9:30 PM
after August 17th), with a three-hour included dinner break/intermission
from 5:00 to 8:00 PM (4:00 to 7:00 PM after August 17th). We stay
overnight in Oberammergau or surrounding area.

DAY 5 – RHINE FALLS / LUCERNE
This morning we visit the Rhine Falls and then depart to Switzerland.
We will visit the Einsiedlen Marian with its majestic baroque edifice and
elaborate decorated pastel ceilings, marble side altars, and large high
altar in the East end. The interior is typically baroque fest for the eyes,
gleaming white with gold and pastel trimmings. The most important part

Salzburg, Austria

Oberammergau, Germany

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DAY 8 – SALZBURG DAY 10 – CASTLE OF FRANCONIA / ROTHENBERG / MUNICH
A pleasant stroll with a local expert to take you through the historic center Head to the Castle Banz and tour this fortress. Our drive along the valley
of Mozart’s hometown. Admire exquisite Mirabell Gardens, the famous takes us to the Pilgrim Church (of Fourteen Saints), Vierzehnheiligen, where
Horse Trough, the Great Festival Hall, St. Peter’s Churchyard, and the we stop for Mass. This church is famous for miraculous cures. Visit Veste,
monumental Domplatz. Also visit the birthplace of the musical genius in one of the largest castles in Germany. Depart to Rothenberg which is
the charming Getreidegasse. Stop at Salzkammergut and see the site encircled by battle-scared walls, its Germany’s best preserved medieval
where the film “Sound of Music” took place. Dinner and overnight. town. Then continue to Munich for dinner and overnight.

DAY 9 – SALZBURG / SILENT NIGHT / ALTOETTING / NUREMBURG DAY 11 – KING LUDWIG CASTLE / MUNICH
Depart Salzburg to Bavaria via Oberndorf to visit Silent Night Chapel, From your hotel on Maximilianstrasse, all of Munich is at your doorstep.
where the famous song “Silent Night” was created. Then travel to Sightseeing takes in the Karsplatz and Residenz complex; 17th century
Altoetting, the main Mariam Shrine in Bavaria. On to see the Benedectine Nymphenburg Palace, and a visit to Alte Pinakothek, to see the works of
Monastery of Ettal, then travel in the heart of the Catholic region of great masters. Be at Marienplatz at 11 am when the glockenspiel figures
Germany, where each little village has its own church and many towns are “preform.” Then off to King Ludwig’s Linderhof, with its ornate suites and
built around a monastery, which is still the center of local life. We pass gilded fountain. Visit the Royal Castle at Hohenschwangau, and see the
Pilsen (with its world-famous beer brewery) to Amberg where you will visit Cinderella fantasy palace, Neuschwanstein. Return to Munich for dinner
the Pilgrimage Church of Mariahilf, and stop for Mass. Onto Michelfield and overnight.
to visit St. Johannes Church and Monastery. Continue to the old walled
fortress city of Nuremberg for overnight. DAY 12 – MUNICH / HOUSTON
Head to the airport for your flights back to Houston.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

For Further Information, Please Contact:
Elaine Rossi

Tel: 713-465-3414

Early Registration is highly encouraged!
Seating is limited on a first-come, first-serve basis

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Tour Price Includes: Cancellation and Refund Policy: All cancellations MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING VIA
Air Transportation: Airfares are based on special contract agreements with various
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ject to cancellation penalties, and once they are issued, are NON-REFUNDABLE, departure; 60 to 30 days prior to departure 50% of tour cost cancellation fee; 29 days
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POLICY below. Airfares are based on prices in effect as of JANUARY 1, 2020, and
Total loss of tour costs, Air and Land. If non-refundable air tickets have been issued
they are subject to change without notice. prior to receiving notice of your cancellation, you will be charged the price of the ticket
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE. in addition to the cancellation penalties listed above.

Surface Transportation: All surface transportation as described in the itinerary will be ALL RESERVATIONS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON.
by modern motorcoach designed for highway travel. Groups will be met and transferred Deviations: Deviation policies vary by airline and are normally only allowed on
on arrival and departure.
Hotels: First class Hotels (4 Star Throughout). Hotel classifications as per ratings on the return journey, from the same departing city as the group, and depend upon avail-
OHRG published by Ziff-Davis Company in New York. Hotels are double occupancy
(2 people per room). ability. There is a change fee of approximately $150.00 per person, plus any additional
Single room additional cost $800.00. Single rooms are limited and will be awarded
on a first come first serve basis. If you request a roommate and none are available, airline charges. ALL deviation requests must be made in writing, at least 90 days before
you will pay ½ this amount as a forced single room.
Meal Plan: The meal plan is half board, 2 meals per day, consists of breakfast, and departure date. NO TELEPHONE DEVIATION REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
dinner, depending on the routine of the itinerary. Taxes and service charges
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A History of 366 Years of Devotion participated in the performances and it is considered a special honor to play one
The story behind the Oberammergau Passion Play is one of faith, and began with a of the lead roles. Only people born in Oberammergau, and who are in good moral
miracle. In the 1600’s the deadly disease known as ”The Black Plague”, struck down standing, are permitted to perform. For the Oberammergauers the play is a labor of
one in every three persons throughout Europe, leaving in its wake untold misery, panic love. They receive no reimbursement for their time and devotion. And, although
and death. The little village of Oberammergau was, of course, also threatened. The the Passion Play has achieved international fame, the complete sincerity of the
townspeople prayed to be spared, vowing that they would present a play depicting Oberammergauers has never diminished. Their vow is still fresh in their minds! It is
the Life and Passion of Jesus Christ every 10 years. Those who were struck down with great pride and anticipation that they are now preparing their presentation for
with the disease soon began to miraculously recover, and only a few people died in the very special 2020 Passion Play Performance.
Oberammergau. True to their word, the villagers of Oberammergau presented their
first Passion Play in 1634 a small performance that took place out in a meadow. 5433 Westheimer Rd., Ste 600
Over the years, they have kept their pledge and their routing of plays has only been Houston, Texas 77056
interrupted by the two World Wars. Today, the Passion Play is enacted on an Tel: 713-961-2785 Fax: 713-961-7496
open-air stage set against a magnificent mountain background. The covered Toll Free: 1-800-231-6287
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as are the elaborate stage settings and costumes. More than 1600 villagers have