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Tripsmiths Oberammergau & Mozart's Salzburg In the company of The Telegraph’s Ivan Hewett or Rupert Christiansen
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Summary
Following a stay in Munich and exploration of two of the city’s cultural and architectural highlights – Schloss Nymphenburg and the Residenz – you are joined for the remainder of the tour by a Classical Music specialist from The Telegraph. In their company, you will experience the once-a-decade spectacle of Oberammergau’s Passion Play and discover the musical heritage of Salzburg, best known of course for its association with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
*Please note that hotel names are confirmed to us by the Passion Play organisers closer to the departure date. Single travellers are allocated single rooms during the nights in the Oberammergau area; in other hotels they are allocated a twin/double room for sole occupancy.
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Rupert Christiansen
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The Telegraph’s opera critic Rupert Christiansen is the author of a dozen books, including Prima Donna and The Faber Pocket Guide to Opera.
Your itinerary
Day 1 - Munich
Upon arrival in Munich we transfer to our hotel. After we have checked in, we have an orientation tour of this spectacular Bavarian city, where tradition and modernity sit side by side like few places on earth. This evening we have a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel Muenchen City Centre
| Meals included | Dinner |
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Day 2 - Munich
We start today with a visit to Nymphenburg Palace, which was once the main summer residence of the former rulers of Bavaria. The palace is of Baroque style and some rooms still show their original Baroque decoration. It is now one of the most famous sights in Munich and the gardens contain two lakes, canals, fountains and pavilions. After lunch, we continue on to the Residenz, Germany’s largest city palace and official home of the royal Wittelsbach family. The first buildings here were erected in 1385 as a castle, and over time it was transformed by its rulers into a magnificent palace. It now contains 10 courtyards and over 100 rooms.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel Muenchen City Centre
| Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch |
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Day 3 - Munich - Oberammergau
This morning we drive through the beautiful scenery of the Bavarian Alps towards the tiny town of Oberammergau, home to the world-famous Passion Play that takes place just once every ten years. After lunch, we gather together to attend the legendary Passion Play. The play will be a unique and traditional experience, performed by the residents of Oberammergau. Dinner is included during the intermission. Each decade sees an adjustment to the play, which is influenced by the years that have passed in between. The play itself presents the Passion of Jesus Christ, from his triumphant entry into Jerusalem, through to his trial, crucifixion, resurrection and Ascension.
Hotel: Hotel Zugspitze & Hotel Reindls Partenkirchner Hof
The group will be split between the above hotels.
| Meals included | Breakfast, Dinner |
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Day 4 - Oberammergau - Salzburg
We have a leisurely morning in Oberammergau, before an afternoon transfer to the storybook streets of Salzburg. This city has a rich, diverse history and influential music heritage. We take a walking tour on arrival to get acquainted with our surroundings before dinner together.
Hotel: Hotel Am Mirabellplatz
| Meals included | Breakfast, Dinner |
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Day 5 - Salzburg
This morning we explore Mozart’s Salzburg, starting with a visit to the Mozart Residence, where he lived from 1773-1780. Mozart composed many of his masterpieces here and it is now a museum that takes visitors on a journey through his life and works. We also visit Mozart’s birthplace, now a three-storey exhibition detailing Mozart’s life from his childhood to passion for opera and adulthood. This afternoon is free for you to explore at leisure before our final dinner together as a group this evening. A truly special experience to mark the occasion, we enjoy an 18th century menu in the grand surroundings of the Baroque Hall in St Peter’s Abbey. Before and in between courses, musicians play Mozart’s work dressed in authentic Rococo costumes.
Hotel: Hotel Am Mirabellplatz
| Meals included | Breakfast, Dinner |
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Day 6 - Salzburg
This morning we transfer to the airport for our independent onward journeys.
| Meals included | Breakfast |
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Tour dates & prices
Included in your cost:
- Professional Tour Manager
- Local travel aboard a private air-conditioned coach
- Meals as per the itinerary, wine and tea or coffee with dinner
- Entries to all sites as per the itinerary
- All taxes & gratuities
- Hotel Category B (equivalent to 4-star)*
- Category 2 Tickets for the Passion Play & Passion Play textbook in English
| Tour Departure | Tour ID | Departure date | Return Date | Guided by | Price | Deposit | Single supplement | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 August 2022 | AOTM220811 | 11 August 2022 (Thursday) | 16 August 2022 (Tuesday) | Ivan Hewett | $3,220 (ex. flights) |
$500 | $670 | Call for availability |
| 8 September 2022 | AOTM220908 | 8 September 2022 (Thursday) | 13 September 2022 (Tuesday) | Rupert Christiansen | $3,220 (ex. flights) |
$500 | $670 | Call for availability |
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