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SPLENDORS
OF
EASTERN
EUROPE
Visiting PRAGUE * BUDAPEST * VIENNA
* SALZBURG * MUNICH Including THE PASSION PLAY OF OBERAMMERGAU Hosted By Pastor
Bob and Mary Benke 12 DAYS : June 30—July 11, 2010 $4549 from Minneapolis
$4629
from Salt Lake City
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WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 30 Depart on board your transatlantic flight to Prague, arriving the
following day. ARRIVE
PRAGUE THURSDAY, JULY 1 Arrive Prague. Located on the Vltava River, Prague is considered one of
the most beautiful capitals in Europe.Transfer to your hotel. [D] PRAGUE FRIDAY, JULY 2 This morning experience the 1000-year-old history of the city with a
visit to Hradcany Castle, the seat of power for several Czech princes and
kings. Proceed to the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, the Romanesque Basilica of
St. George, and Mala Strana (Lesser Town), whose winding streets are lined
with small taverns and old houses. Continue to Old Town to see the ancient
Town Hall with its animated astronomical clock. Afternoon at leisure. [B] PRAGUE/BRATISLAVA/BUDAPEST SATURDAY, JULY 3 Drive to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, at the foothills of the
Carpathian Mountains. Free time to see the magnificent gothic cathedral of
St. Martin, site of the coronation of many Hungarian kings and queens. On to magnificent Budapest. The most
cosmopolitan city in Eastern Europe, Budapest is known as the “Queen of the
Danube.” The ancient city, Buda, on the right bank of the Danube, and the
modern city, Pest, on the left bank, are connected by a series of seven
bridges. [B,D] BUDAPEST SUNDAY, JULY 4 Morning sightseeing begins at Hero Square, decorated by several
impressive statues. Continue to the old inner city of Pest then proceed to
the remains of Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, and scenic Gellert Hill,
offering panoramic views of the entire city. [B,D] BUDAPEST/VIENNA MONDAY, JULY 5 Enjoy views of the scenic Hungarian and Austrian countryside on your
drive through the Transdanubia region. Arrive in the great music city of
Vienna. [B,D] VIENNA TUESDAY, JULY 6 Your morning tour starts at the lavish terraced gardens of Prince
Eugene's Belvedere Palace. Drive along the famous Ringstrasse Boulevard lined
with landmarks including Emperor Franz Josef’s Hofburg Palace, the Burg
Theater and the State Opera House. See the Votive Church, built in 1856, and
then visit historic Schoenbrunn Palace. The magnificent palace boasts 1400
rooms and halls, a small zoo, a fine museum of Imperial coaches and
carriages, a theater and lovely formal gardens. [B] VIENNA/OBERAMMERGAU WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 Drive through the Danube Valley and continue via Linz to the charming
village of Oberammergau, site of the world famous Passion Play. [B,D] THE
PASSION PLAY OF OBERAMMERGAU THURSDAY, JULY 8 The highlight of your trip! In keeping with their 377-year old promise,
the villagers of Oberammergau present their Passion Play depicting the last
week of the life of Christ. The play's presentation can be traced to 1633
when the Black Plague swept Europe. The people of Oberammergau took a solemn
oath: if God spared them, they would present a day-long play depicting the
last week in the life of Christ. Today the play takes place on an open-air
stage with a covered auditorium seating 4,700, against a beautiful backdrop of towering
Alpine mountains. [B,L,D] OBERAMMERGAU/SALZBURG FRIDAY, JULY 9 Enroute to Salzburg view Mad King Ludwig’s fairy-tale Neuschwanstein
Castle, one of the most photographed palaces in the world and the model for
the castles at the Walt Disney theme parks. Next visit the unusual, oval
rococo Wies Church designed in the late 1740s. Continue on to Salzburg, one of the world's
most beautiful cities. Featured in the movie “The Sound of Music,” Salzburg
will always be remembered as Mozart’s birthplace. On a city tour see the
Mozarteum (house where Mozart lived) and visit the Church of the Franciscans
and the Altarmarkt in the heart of the Old City. [B,D] SALZBURG/MUNICH SATURDAY, JULY 10 Cross the border today back into Germany and then drive to Munich, the
capital of Bavaria. Munich was ruled for over 650 years by the Wittelsbacher
dukes and kings, who left their mark on the architecture and founded the
world famous Munich art collection. On a city tour see Marienplatz, Munich’s
town square, and view Nymphenburg, the former Royal Residence; Odeon Square
with the beautiful Theatiner Church; and the Hall of Generals. Overnight in
the Munich area [B] MUNICH/U.S.A. SUNDAY, JULY 11 Board your return flight to the U.S.A., arriving the same day. [B] It is understood
that this itinerary is the proprietary information of Nawas International
Travel Inc. We kindly ask that you do not disclose this program in any form
to any person, firm, organization, association, or entity of any kind for any
reason at any time without our sole written permission. |
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RESERVATION FORM Demand for Passion Play 2010 tickets is expected to
exceed supply. Tickets are available on a first come, first served
basis. Please read the General Conditions then complete this
form. The
General Conditions are on page 2 MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: NAWAS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL MAIL TO: Mark Waldron, Tour Manager 7651 Monroe Forest
Park, IL 60130 Tel/Fax: (708) 366-3810 Email: markwa57@sbcglobal.net Accommodation Desired: double room sharing
with................................................... single room ($850 extra per person) Enclosed is my check for
$........................................as deposit ($300 per person)
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LAST
CHANCE FOR 2010
OBERAMMERGAU PASSION
PLAY ! |
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LAST
MINUTE CANCELLATIONS HAVE OPENED UP Places ON THIS TOUR. Deposit of $2000 required with reservation,
balance due in 30 days. |
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Pastor
Bob and Mary Benke have led tours to countries throughout Europe and the
Mediterranean for 20 years including 2 previous visits to the Passion Play at
Oberammergau and would LOVE to have you experience this powerful and truly
inspirational experience with them! |
