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The 42nd Oberammergau Passion Play performances are postponed until 2022. For travelers affected by this postponement, Globus has enacted a policy to enable all guests with 2020 Oberammergau bookings the opportunity to be the first to reserve their spots for 2022 at the current price, when performances resume. Globus expects to offer new dates to travelers by May 2020. Contact us or your travel agent for information and details regarding your options.
Lederhosen, pretzels, a beautiful Alpine backdrop, excellent beer, storybook castles, and medieval towns…this is Bavaria and on this Germany tour, you’ll experience Bavaria's highlights. You’ll overnight in Munich, Regensburg, Nuremberg, the Black Forest, the Füssen area, and Oberammergau, and you’ll visit many medieval towns along the way.
Sightseeing throughout the tour features the must-see attractions. In Munich, visit Marienplatz with its famous glockenspiel. History buffs will be delighted in Regensburg, where sightseeing features the 12th-century Stone Bridge, the oldest preserved bridge of its kind in Germany; the Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort built in the 2nd century; and St. Peter's Cathedral, begun in the 13th century. In Nuremberg, admire the impressive medieval ramparts as you walk through the pedestrian area of the charming Old Town. Near Oberammergau, visit Neuschwanstein Castle, King Ludwig II’s fairytale castle nestled in the Bavarian Alps.
Additionally, on this Germany tour, Globus has included special experiences to help you get a feel for Bavaria and to make your vacation unique. Among the many included features, enjoy the Historic Sausage Kitchen in Regensburg, Germany's oldest restaurant. Here—where the locals congregate—feel the vibrant atmosphere and take in the remarkable views along the river as you enjoy a "medieval hotdog." You’ll also cruise on the Danube River aboard a Swarovski crystal boat. In medieval Bamberg, the city with Germany’s largest historical center and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, taste "smoked beer," a type of beer with a distinctive smoke flavor. In the charming village of Oberammergau, witness the world-famous Passion Pay, performed every 10 years by Oberammergau’s residents.
These are just a few of the many highlights on this Bavarian tour. From the historical Passion Play and fascinating towns to the unique experiences and beautiful scenery, this is a vacation of a lifetime!
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz; special farewell dinner at a local restaurant
REGENSBURGGuided walking tour; LF enjoy a cruise with the Swarovski Crystal Boat; guided visit of the Thurn und Taxis Palace; LF taste a “medieval hot dog” at the Historic Sausage Kitchen
NUREMBERGWalking tour
BAYREUTHOrientation of Wagner’s city of festival fame
BAMBERGLF Taste “smoked beer”; guided walking tour
ROTHENBURGWalking tour of the walled town
BLACK FOREST
Enjoy Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest cake)
LAKE CONSTANCE
NEUSCHWANSTEIN
Visit King Ludwig’s Castle, including a visit to the Museum of the Bavarian Kings and a horse-drawn carriage ride
OBERAMMERGAUPassion Play
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN MUNICH, GERMANY
Day1
Time to rest or to start exploring the lively Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
MUNICH–REGENSBURG
Day2
Sightseeing with a Local Guide of Germany’s “Secret Capital” features the Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 Olympics; the 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower; and Königsplatz, used for Nazi rallies during World War II. Drive along the Ludwigstrasse, and see the Bavarian Arch of Triumph and Field Marshall Hall. Also visit lively MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New Town Halls and the gothic Frauenkirche. Arrive in Regensburg, and meet your Local Guide for a walking tour, featuring the Stone Bridge, the oldest preserved bridge of its kind in Germany; the Porta Pretoria, built in the 2nd century by Emperor Marcus Aurelius; and St. Peter’s Cathedral. Next, LF board the Swarovski crystal boat for a CRUISE on the Danube River. You cannot leave Regensburg without LF tasting a medieval hot dog at the Historic Sausage Kitchen.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
REGENSBURG–NUREMBERG
Day3
Visit the THURN UND TAXIS PALACE, a former Benedictine monastery that was converted into the residence of the Princes of Thurn und Taxis in 1812. This family started the first large-scale postal service in Europe in the 15th century. Continue to Nuremberg, known for its children’s toys and gingerbread. Admire the impressive medieval ramparts as you walk through the pedestrian area of the charming Old Town and see St. Sebald Church, painstakingly reconstructed as a monument to peace from the rubble of near-total wartime destruction. Also, admire the Schöner Brunnen, a 14th-century fountain dedicated to the Holy Roman Empire. It is said that it brings good luck to spin the two brass rings.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NUREMBERG. EXCURSION TO BAYREUTH & BAMBERG
Day4
Look forward to an exciting day. First, stop in Bayreuth for an orientation of this city of festival fame. Richard Wagner came to Bayreuth in 1871 and was not satisfied with the existing 18th-century theater, the Markgräfliches Opernhaus, so he had a new one built. Today, the Festival Hall is used exclusively for the Bayreuth Festival, and only works by Wagner are performed there. Continue to picturesque Bamberg, the city with the largest historical center in Germany and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. LF Taste “smoked beer,” a type of beer with a distinctive smoke flavor imparted by using malted barley dried over an open flame. Later enjoy a guided walk along the cobblestone streets, and admire the architecture of the houses. Return to Nuremberg.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NUREMBERG–ROTHENBURG–BLACK FOREST
Day5
A short drive delivers you to medieval Rothenburg with its ramparts and towers, cobblestone lanes, and 16th-century houses. Hear how the town survived the Thirty Years’ War, and shop for Christmas ornaments. Enter the Black Forest, associated with the Brother Grimm’s fairy tales and taste the delicious Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest cake) which the area is famous for.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BLACK FOREST–LAKE CONSTANCE–FÜSSEN AREA
Day6
This morning, drive to Lake Constance. Next, enter the Bavarian Alps for your overnight stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FÜSSEN AREA–NEUSCHWANSTEIN–OBERAMMERGAU
Day7
In the morning, visit King Ludwig’s magnificent NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, one of Germany’s most famous castles and inspiration for Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle at his theme park. Follow your Local Guide through this fairytale castle on its craggy outcrop high above a sparkling lake. Also visit the MUSEUM OF THE BAVARIAN KINGS and enjoy a HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDE. Next, continue to Oberammergau, where the afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
OBERAMMERGAU–MUNICH
Day8
A leisurely morning with the possibility to join an optional excursion to King Ludwig’s Linderhof Castle. This afternoon, you can return to Marienplatz and explore its many enticing shops. Tonight, a special farewell dinner awaits you at one of Munich’s lively restaurants to say auf Wiedersehen!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MUNICH
Day9
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Sheraton Arabellapark
First-Class
This sleek 446-room high-rise hotel close to the famous English Garden offers a choice of two restaurants serving market-fresh grill variations and healthy light Mediterranean fare. The stylish bar offers a variety of locally produced drinks, spirits, home made cakes and culinary delicacies and the Beer Garden offers the chance to indulge in some traditional Bavarian dishes and barbecued specialties (weather permitting). Leisure facilities include the city´s highest spa with panoramic views from the 23rd floor, a large wellness area including a heated swimming pool, Finnish sauna and steam bath. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the public areas; access in the rooms is subject to a fee (payable locally).
Location
Arabellastrasse 5, Muenchen, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
Best Western Premier Novina Hotel
Superior First-Class
A sleek 128 room hotel with a glass facade, stylish interiors, gourmet restaurant and designer bar. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel.
Location
Ziegetsdorfer Strasse 111, Regensburg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Cable/Satellite
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
NH Collection Nuernberg City
Superior First-Class
Located in the heart of Nuremberg, this 244-room property has a striking modern design and offers a Free Wi-Fi connection throughout. The restaurant serves regional and Mediterranean food with a summer terrace for al fresco drinks and dining, other amenities include a contemporary bar and Gym with sauna and steam room.
Location
Bahnhofstrasse 19, Nuernberg, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Television
Best Western Hofgut Sternen
First-Class
A comfortable hotel in typical Black Forest style, situated in a quiet park area within easy access from the B31 between Freiburg and Titisee. Nearby are mountain bike rentals, Black Forest cuckoo clock and glassblower's workshop with gift shop and St. Oswald's chapel, the oldest chapel of the Higher Black Forest.
Location
Hoellsteig 76, Breitnau, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Television
Mueller
First-Class
Situated at the end of Bavaria's famous "Romantic Road", this charming 40-room family run property is set in a stunning scenic setting, the perfect place from which to visit King Ludwig's Royal Castles. Regional Gourmet cuisine is served in the Bavarian-style restaurant which also has a cozy lounge area, sweet and savory snacks can be found in the casual bistro and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in all public areas and guestrooms.
Location
Alpseestrasse 16, Hohenschwangau, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Cable/Satellite
Romantik Hotel Boeld
First-Class
Overlooking the Kofel mountain, this charming three story chalet-style hotel has the Ammer river nearby. In the elegant restaurant and bar with terrace you can taste delicious regional specialties. The modern spa includes a hammam, a sauna and a whirlpool tub. Free WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Location
Konig-Ludwig-Strasse 10, Oberammergau, Germany
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Window Opens
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
