Day 1 Depart USA

Departure for GERMANY, from your gateway city, meals served on the board of the plane.

Day 2 Arrival Munich, Germany

Group will arrive to Germany, Bavaria and its capital city Munich , meet with your guide and continue for panoramic city tour and opening holy mass. After mass transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight in Warsaw.

Day 3 Munich - city tour

Today, enjoy a morning Munich city tour in the old part of town center and highlights such as the “Marienplatz” with its famous Glockenspiel, nearby biggest church in Munich Frauenkirche - Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady, then St. Peter's church as the oldest one. The remainder of the day is free to have lunch, enjoy it on your own before returning to hotel. Dinner and overnight Munich.

Day 4 Munich – OBERAMMERGAU

After breakfast we will leave for Oberammergau, arrival on time for lunch and in the afternoon finally and again after 10 years we can enjoy the performance - The Passion Play of Jesus Christ. This play has been played ever since the so called Thirty Years War in the 17th century. First play took place at the cemetery of the plaque victims on Pentecost of 1634, so Passion of Jesus Christ will be played for 41st time in 2010.
Same evening we are here for second part of the show and then to our hotel. We will overnight in this picturesque Bavarian town.

•      Passion Play consist of two acts (parts), afternoon and evening part
•      today lunch and dinner are included on the day of performance in Oberammergau
•      Dinner is served during the play interval

Day 5 OBERAMMERGAU - Munich

This morning, check out of hotel before we visit the Neuschwanstein Castle, the famous fairy-tale castle of built by, during the reign of King Ludwig II, also visit Weis Church – “Wieskirche” with famous of the Scourged Jesus, statue wept real tears on June 14, 1738. Later on the ways to Munich stop for visit to the Benedictine Monastery in Ettal. It is a complex consisting of a monastery, boarding house, secondary school, brewery and distillery – famous local beer. Then, continue on to Munich, the Bavarian capital. Upon arrival to hotel check-in after which you can enjoy night in Munich on your own. Dinner will be on our own.

Day 6 Munich – Rome

In the morning transfer to Munich airport for flight to Rome, arrival to Rome, transfer to hotel, free time before dinner and overnight.

Day 7 Rome - Christian tour

First day in Rome will begin with Christian tour of Rome. Visit will include basilica St. Mary Major and St. John Lateran Basilica. This basilica is the Cathedral of Rome and it also served as Papal Residence from the 5th century until the papacy was moved to Avignon, France. Just across the street also visit the Holy Staircase (Scala Sancta). These are the actual stairs Jesus Christ walked the day he was taken to Pontius Pilate. After the lunch break last basilica for today is one with the tomb of St. Paul, basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Touring Rome today will end with visit to Catacombs after which you will return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 8 Rome - Historical Rome & St. Peter's

Today we are present at the St. Peter's Square, visit of the St. Peter's Basilica, spend some free time here, have a lunch in one of the many restaurants around Vatican. In the afternoon tour will continue with the magnificent Coliseum (no inside visit), Arch of Constantine and the Palatine Hill rich with Roman archeological sites. We will walk through the Roman Forum and the Imperial Forum where we will view Roman temples which become Catholic churches, at the end of the day it is Pantheon and church Santa Maria Sopra Minerva. Dinner will be on your own in the typical Italian restaurant. Return to hotel for last night in Rome.

Day 9 Rome – Siena – Florence

After breakfast we will leave for Florence via Siena. We will walk through well preserved city of Siena, birthplace of St. Catherine, Virgin and Doctor of the Church. We will stroll through the streets, visiting the church that holds the relics of St. Catherine, to the Piazza del Campo where the famous “Pallio” horse race takes place each year. Another beautiful town with an amazing history and stupendous architecture. You will have some free time for lunch and before leave for Florence. Dinner and overnight are in Florence.

Day 10 Florence - Assisi

After breakfast you will start city tour of Florence. Visit will include church of The Holy Cross or "Santa Croce" , beautiful facade, huge interior is a burial place of 280 nobles, like Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, Rossini and others. Walking city tour will take us through Piazza Signoria with most important buildings such as Old Palace or “Palazzo Vecchio” and museum Uffizi, then by Ponte Vecchio, continue through Republic square to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore 13th century cathedral on Piazza Duomo along with the Giotto's Bell Tower and St. John’s Baptistery. After the city tour group will have free time in the center of the Florence before departure for Assisi. Later in the afternoon we will leave for Assisi, dinner and overnight in the St. Francis’ town.

Day 11 Assisi - City of Peace, of St. Francis

This morning we are with St. Francis’ in Assisi, where we begin our tour of the upper city at the Church of St. Clare to view the crucifix that spoke to St. Francis. We pass by the Temple of Minerva in the “Piazza del Comune” main Assisi square. Next is Basilica of St. Francesco with the most famous frescoes one the walls of the upper and lower basilica, in the crypt we will visit tomb of St. Francis. At the end of the day you will have some free time for shopping, additional time in the St. Francis’ basilica or just walk through the old town of Assisi.

Day 12 Assisi - US

Transfer to Rome Fumicino airport, flight back home to the US, same day arrival home.

RATES & SERVICES:

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INCLUDES

• Round trip air fares - tax included - subject to change
• hotel accommodation in 3 and 4 * hotels, superior tourist and first class hotels
• All entrance fees according the program
• Local guides according the itinerary and program for visits
• Porterage of one piece of luggage in /out hotel
• Modern high class A/C coach
• Escort throughout pilgrimage, from Munich to Assisi
• Farewell dinner in typical Italian restaurant in Assisi
• Daily Holy Mass celebrated by priest in the group
  

NOT INCLUDED

• Tips for guides and drivers
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel insurance available upon request

OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 1 overnight stay including breakfast according to chosen category
• Hot Lunch or a lavish brunch and dinner on the day of performance in Oberammergau (dinner will be served during the play interval)
• Programme book of the 2010 Passion Play
• Admission ticket to the Passion Play according to chosen category
• Admission ticket for the Oberammergau Museum
• Local Tax

We will provide the Oberammergau packages in combination with a pre- and/or post-tour
(this can be within Germany or as combination with any other destination)

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