2020 DEPARTURES FEATURE THE OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY! The 2020 departures of our 8-day Bern to Munich tour will include a performance of the 2020 Oberammergau Passion Play! Once every ten years, as each new decade begins, some 2,000 local residents of the little Bavarian village of Oberammergau join forces to perform the Passionsspiele (Passion Play), a dramatic re-creation of Jesus Christ’s last days on Earth. First produced nearly four centuries ago, the Passion Play has become a beloved highlight of every decade… and being there in person to see it unfold in 2020 with Tauck will be an experience you'll remember for a lifetime! Sightseeing in Bern includes the Rosengarten, the Bärengraben, and the Zytglogge clock tower, where you’ll begin an Einstein Experience tour that explores Switzerland's de facto capital through the eyes of the great physicist. Traveling through the Bernese Overland, visit the 11th-century Habsburg Castle, original seat of the House of Habsburg, where you’ll “meet” Rudolf of Habsburg. Continue to Swiss city of St. Gallen, known for its textiles and the medieval Abbey of St. Gail; the popular Lake Constance resort area; and the alpine villages of Flawil and Appenzell. And your exploration of Munich includes visits to the fascinating BMW Museum; Olympiapark München, built for the 1972 Olympic Games; the opulent Baroque Nymphenburg Palace, former summer residence of Bavaria's ruling family; and a poignant visit to the Dachau concentration camp site and memorial outside Munich. Please note: The Passion Play committee has not yet confirmed specific hotels for Tauck or any other travel company. Tauck has requested the best available accommodations in the Oberammergau region for our guests. While they may not compare with Tauck’s hotels in other locations, they will reflect the authentic character, cuisine and hospitality that make the Bavarian Alps one of the most welcoming destinations in the world. Reserve your preferred departure date and we will advise you once the 2020 trip is finalized and priced. You will then have two weeks to cancel; should you cancel, you'll receive a full refund of your trip deposit and the cost of the Travel Protection Product (if purchased). If you are making your own air arrangements, do not book your flights until this trip is finalized as start and end cities may change. We look forward to traveling with you!
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