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Make the most of your included airfare by adding two more European countries to your passport — three nights in magnificent Prague, an elegant, Old World capital boasting many grand castles, and two nights in Bratislava, the delightful capital of Slovakia. In Prague, you'll enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Jewish Quarter. En route to Bratislava, you'll stop in Brno, Czech Republic for a stroll with your city host.
Then, in Bratislava, a baroque city along the Danube River cruise portion of your journey, you'll be captivated by the many historic treasures on a walking tour. To conclude your journey, you'll stop in the village of Dunaalmas, Hungary for a community hosted lunch, where you can help prepare the meal with guidance from your friendly hosts.
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Depart home
Today, take an overnight flight from the U.S. bound for Prague, Czech Republic.
Arrive Prague, Czech Republic
Arrive in Prague and transfer to your hotel, where you will have a welcome drink this evening. If you purchased your airport through Vantage, you'll be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
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Prague's Old Town and Jewish Quarter
Your discovery of Prague begins with a walking tour featuring important sites like Kampa Park, the statue-studded Charles Bridge, and Old Town Square with its medieval Town Hall and famed Astronomical Clock. You have a choice of remaining here to explore on your own; or continuing with your City Host to the historic Josefov Jewish Quarter to see the Holocaust Memorial at the Pinkas Synagogue, and the Jewish cemetery which dates to the early 15th century. The area, of course, had a turbulent history, but throughout it all a rich culture thrived here.
Enjoy the rest of the day to explore as you wish.
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Please note: As the Jewish Museum in Prague is closed on Saturdays, Days 3 and 4 of your itinerary may be swapped to ensure you visit the Jewish Museum when it is open.
Tour massive Prague Castle
This morning, you'll tour Prague Castle. Now the official residence of the President of Czech Republic, it dates back to the 9th century. From here you can return on our coach to your hotel, or stay on to explore some more — you might peer into St. Vitus Cathedral, or the Alphonse Mucha Museum to admire some art nouveau treasures. After dinner on your own, you can try some of Prague’s famous beer during a pub crawl organized by your City Host.
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Head to Bratislava, but first an orientation walk in Brno
You’ll transfer from Prague to Bratislava today, stopping in the beautiful old town of Brno, Czech Republic for an orientation walk and lunch at a local restaurant. Upon arrival in Bratislava, you’ll check into your hotel and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Explore Bratislava on a walking tour
Get to know Bratislava today during a wonderful walking tour led by expert local guide. Bratislava is quite compact so it will be easy to explore further on your own this afternoon.
Lunch in Dunaalmás en route to Budapest, Hungary
Transfer from Bratislava to Budapest, stopping in the village of Dunaalmás, Hungary for a community-hosted lunch, where you can help prepare the meal with guidance from your friendly hosts.
Journey to the heart of Bavaria to experience a fairy-tale town that hosts a very special celebration once every decade. On this once-in-a-lifetime extension, be enchanted by a breathtaking village frozen in time, home to famous Lüftlmalerei wall paintings and wood carvings that depict traditional mythical stories. And, every ten years, the town puts on a Passion Play about the life of Jesus, fabled to have kept a plague at bay more than four centuries ago.
This year is even more unprecedented, as the current global state of affairs delayed the event from 2020 now to 2022. You'll have the opportunity to take part in this tradition that remains alive and well and has been an international allurement for the faithful and historians alike since 1634.
Not only will you have a seat on one of the most dramatic and unforgettable performances, you'll also be able to explore modern and storied Munich, and discover what makes this city so wonderful. Enjoy some of the best seats in the house on the Oberammergau Passion Play and more of the most enriching features on this spectacular extension in Germany.
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Please be aware that extension itinerary varies by departure date. See Dates and Prices on the tour page online or call for details.
Depart the U.S. today with an overnight flight.
Marvelous Munich, Germany
Today you’ll arrive in Munich and have time to settle into your hotel before enjoying an included Welcome Drink and Dinner at the hotel.
Explore the capital of Bavaria
Your panoramic tour of Munich this morning by coach includes all of the city’s highlights: the Altstadt (Old Town — where you’ll also enjoy a guided walking tour), central Marienplatz square, and the neo-Gothic town hall, which features a glockenspiel show that chimes and re-enacts 16th century tales. Perhaps you’ll ask your City Host where to enjoy one of the city’s best brews, since it is renowned for its lively Oktoberfest celebration.
This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore on your own.
Oberammergau: The Main Event
Motorcoach transfer today will whisk you to charming Oberammergau, and its quaint village cottages, many of which are adorned with woodcarvings. You’ll have a bit of free time to explore and enjoy lunch on your own before the main event: The Passion Play.
Held every 10 years for 42 decades, the world’s largest nonprofessional drama performance depicting the life and times of Christ means there are some very special laws in effect here. All participants, from speaking parts such as Jesus or Mary, right down to members of the choir and ushers, must have been born in Oberammergau or lived there for at least 20 years in order to participate in the summer’s 102 performances. No makeup is used and village men are required to grow a beard before the main event. Vantage has secured some of the best tickets—which often sell out up to a year in advance. Besides your seat for this fascinating spectacle, you’ll also get some collectible gifts, including a chair cushion for the 7-hour performance. But don’t worry, there is an intermission!
Afterwards, transfer to your local hotel to rest before departing the next day for Mainz.
Depart Oberammergau for Mainz
After breakfast, travel to Mainz. You'll stop in charming Ulm for lunch, with money provided by Vantage, before joining your base tour.
Lunch in Dunaalmás en route to Bratislava, Slovakia
Transfer from Budapest to Bratislava, with a stop in Dunaalmás for a community-hosted lunch. Upon arrival in Bratislava, you'll embark on a guided orientation walk of the city before transferring to your hotel.
Get to know Bratislava today during a wonderful walking tour. Enjoy the rest of your day to explore at your own pace.
Head to Prague, but first an orientation walk in Brno
You’ll transfer from Bratislava to Prague today, stopping in the beautiful old town of Brno, Czech Republic for an orientation walk and lunch on your own.
Prague's religious highlights, and a pub crawl
Enjoy a fascinating walking tour through Prague's famous Old Town and Jewish Quarters with your local guide. You'll have the afternoon to explore on your own. Later, embark on a fun pub crawl if you choose. Dinner is on your own.
This morning, you'll tour Prague Castle. Now the official residence of the President of Czech Republic, it dates back to the 9th century. From here you can return on our coach to your hotel, or stay on to explore some more — you might peer into St. Vitus Cathedral, or the Alphonse Mucha Museum to admire some art nouveau treasures. Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers for a Farewell Drink and Dinner.
Return home
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the local airport and return home.
Today, bid travelers on your base tour Auf Wiedersehen and board a motorcoach bound for the charming village of Oberammergau, where you’ll enjoy the main event: The Passion Play.
Held every 10 years for 42 decades, the world’s largest nonprofessional drama performance depicting the life and times of Christ means there are some very special laws in effect here. All participants, from speaking parts such as Jesus or Mary, right down to members of the choir and ushers, must have been born in Oberammergau or lived there for at least 20 years in order to participate in the summer’s 102 performances. No makeup is used and village men are required to grow a beard before the main event. Vantage has secured some of the best tickets — which often sell out up to a year in advance. Besides your seat for this fascinating spectacle, you’ll also get some collectible gifts, including a chair cushion for the 7-hour performance. But don’t worry, there is an intermission!
After the show, transfer back to your hotel this evening.
Experience the magic of Munich . . .
Depart Oberammergau this morning for Munich, where you’ll arrive at lunchtime. Explore the city center and enjoy lunch on your own before a panoramic tour of Munich by coach. It will include most of the city’s highlights: the Altstadt (Old Town Old Town — where you’ll also enjoy a guided walking tour), central Marienplatz square, and the neo-Gothic town hall, which features a glockenspiel show that chimes and re-enacts 16th century tales. Perhaps you’ll ask your City Host where to enjoy one of the city’s best brews, since it is renowned for its lively Oktoberfest celebration.
Enjoy an afternoon at leisure and dinner independently tonight.
Beautiful Bavaria
Today is yours to further explore the city. Tonight enjoy dinner and a drink in the hotel.
Depart Munich Airport
This morning you’ll depart from the Munich Airport bound back home to the U.S.A.
Depart Mainz for Oberammergau
Today, bid travelers on your base tour Auf Wiedersehen and board a motorcoach bound for the charming village of Oberammergau. You’ll have lunch en route, with lunch boxes provided, before arriving this afternoon. Your City Host will lead an orientation walk here, and then you’ll enjoy a relaxing dinner in your hotel this evening.
Let the magic begin . . .
This morning you’ll take motorcoach transfer into the city center and enjoy lunch on your own before the main event: The Passion Play.
Held every 10 years for 42 decades, the world’s largest nonprofessional drama performance depicting the life and times of Christ means there are some very special laws in effect here. All participants, from speaking parts such as Jesus or Mary, right down to members of the choir and ushers, must have been born in Oberammergau or lived there for at least 20 years in order to participate in the summer’s 102 performances. No makeup is used and village men are required to grow a beard before the main event. Vantage has secured some of the best tickets — which often sell out up to a year in advance. Besides your seat for this fascinating spectacle, you’ll also get some collectible gifts, including a chair cushion for the 7-hour performance (conducted in English). But don’t worry, there is an intermission!
Magnificent Munich
Depart Oberammergau this morning for Munich, where you’ll arrive at lunchtime. Explore the city center and enjoy lunch on your own before a panoramic tour of Munich by coach. It will include most of the city’s highlights: the Altstadt (Old Town — where you’ll also enjoy a guided walking tour), central Marienplatz square, and the neo-Gothic town hall, which features a glockenspiel show that chimes and re-enacts 16th century tales. Perhaps you’ll ask your City Host where to enjoy one of the city’s best brews, since it is renowned for its lively Oktoberfest celebration.
Tonight, enjoy a lively dinner at your hotel.