Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Lutherhalle Museum Wartburg Castle Bach House Wieskirche Oberammergau Passion Play Neuschwanstein Castle Hofbrauhaus
Wittenberg
Eisenach
We are eager for you to join us on this adventure to Germany in June of 2022. Our tour will take us from Berlin in the northwest to the Bavarian Alps in the south with political history, religious history, culture and music packed in between. In Oberammergau, we’ll experience the world-class performance of the Passion Play which has been performed by humble villagers every ten years since 1634 in thanksgiving to God for sparing this tiny village from the plague. After seeing the play in 2010, we knew we wanted to share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with our children and grandchildren. Offering the trip to extended family and friends allows us to engage Reformation Tours to attend to the trip details so that the 11 days are comfortable, well-coordinated and stress-free. There will be personal time built in to most days for you to have lunch or explore on your own apart from the group. We view this as a family trip, so please feel free to extend this offer to your own children or grandchildren. We can’t wait to share this time with you in 2022.
Key: IF = In Flight Meals, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Day 1: Sunday, June 19, 2022: Fly
We will depart from Atlanta this afternoon for our overnight journey to Berlin. (IF)
Day 2: Monday, June 20, 2022: Berlin
Welcome to Germany! On arrival in Berlin, travelers will transfer to our Berlin hotel. We will drop the bags and the rest of the day will be at leisure to explore Berlin. We will dine in our hotel this evening. (IF/D)
Day 3: Tuesday, June 21, 2022: Berlin, Wittenberg
After a leisurely breakfast, we will have a guided tour of Berlin. We’ll see the famous Brandenburg Gate, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Cathedral, the Reichstag building and the lively boulevards. We will continue on to Wittenberg this afternoon and join a service with the Wittenberg English Ministry followed by a Luther Meal in the Brauhaus. We will overnight in Wittenberg. (B/D)
Day 4: Wednesday, June 22, 2022: Wittenberg, Eisenach
This morning our local guide will take us on a tour of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. It was here in 1517 that Martin Luther nailed his famous 95 Theses to the door of Castle Church (Schlosskirche). Although the original doors were destroyed in the Seven Years War, we can see Luther’s texts cast in bronze on the new doors. We will visit St. Mary’s Church where Luther regularly preached and visit the Old Latin School next door. Luther’s former home, the Lutherhalle, is now a Reformation Museum and we will see where he lived with his family, as well as some of Luther’s very own personal library, rare manuscripts, and early Bibles. We will travel to Eisenach in the late afternoon and dine in our hotel. (B/D)
Day 5: Thursday, June 23, 2022: Eisenach
In 1521, while fleeing from the wrath of the Pope, Luther took refuge in the Wartburg Castle after a fake kidnapping staged by his friend and protector, Frederick the Wise. We will tour the Wartburg and see where Luther finished translating the New Testament into German in just eleven weeks. We will have a group lunch, then a local guide will take us on a walking tour, including the Luther House Museum with its fascinating displays about the time & culture of Luther. We will also see St George’s (Georgenkirche) Church, which is connected with both Martin Luther and Johann Sebastian Bach. Martin Luther was a choir boy here and then preached in 1521 on his journey to and from the imperial parliament in Worms. On the north wall is a large painting commissioned to commemorate the century of the Reformation, depicting Luther and Huss as well as the Augsburg Confession. This is the place where Bach was baptized in 1685. Several members of the Bach family were organists in this church. In the evening we will have an after-hours private visit to the Bach House. We will be greeted with a glass of wine, and a private demonstration of the period instruments. (B/L)
Day 6: Friday, June 24, 2022: Nuremberg
On our way to Bavaria, we will stop in Nuremberg, which is well known for its long tradition of toy manufacturing. Nuremberg was also the city where the Nazis held their party rallies in the 1930s, and the Documentation Center presents this history on the rally grounds where it occurred. We will have free time to explore the historic town center this afternoon and we will dine in a local restaurant. (B/D)
Day 7: Saturday, June 25, 2022: Dachau, Oberammergau
We will travel to Dachau this morning and tour the Concentration Camp. Those that would prefer not to go, can spend time in the town of Dachau. We will eat a packed lunch (available from Dachau) on the bus, as we travel down to southern Bavaria. We will check in to our hotel in the Oberammergau region. (B/L/D)
Day 8: Sunday, June 26, 2022: Oberammergau Passion Play
The morning is free to stroll around Oberammergau before eating lunch and heading to the Passion Play. The seven-hour performance is truly a moving experience as we witness the passion of Jesus, recalling how He gave His life so that we might be forgiven. Gathered together with Christians from around the globe, this once-a-decade play is an unforgettable experience. (B/L/D)
Day 9: Monday, June 27, 2022: Neuschwanstein, Munich
We will begin our day with a visit to Wieskirche, a magnificent church with Rococo art. One of the best-known sites in Bavaria is Neuschwanstein Castle. We’ll tour the castle, then visit the tiny hamlet of Höllberg and take some photos. A boxed lunch will be arranged today. Once we’ve checked-in to our Munich hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure. (B/L)
Day 10: Tuesday, June 28, 2022: Munich
We’ll have a drive-by orientation tour of Munich’s highlights, including the Old Pinakothek Museum, Olympic Tower and Stadium, BMW Tower, Nymphenburg Palace, Deutsches Museum, the Marienplatz, the Rathaus and its famous Glockenspiel. We’ll then enjoy a pleasant walking tour of the old town sites and then have afternoon shopping or independent sightseeing, or just relax at our hotel. This evening we finish our fun tour with a farewell dinner with classic Bavarian cuisine & a live Bavarian folk show. (B/D)
Day 11: Wednesday, June 29, 2022: Return
We will leave this morning and drive to Munich Airport for our flight home. (B)
Please note this itinerary is copyrighted.
Our hotels are chosen for their quality, amenities and proximity to areas of interest. Whenever possible, we choose hotels in town centers, so that you are able to go off and explore in your free time. It may be necessary for us to substitute hotels for others of equal quality. You will be fully informed of any changes that affect you. Enjoy your stay!
Berlin, Germany
June 20-21, 2022
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin
Alexanderplatz 7
10178 Berlin
Wittenberg, Germany
June 21-22, 2022
Luther-Hotel Wittenberg
Collegienstraße 62
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Eisenach, Germany
June 22-24, 2022
Vienna House Thüringer Hof Eisenach
Karlsplatz 11
99817 Eisenach
Nuremberg, Germany
June 24-25, 2022
Park Inn by Radisson Nürnberg
Sandstraße 2-8
90443 Nürnberg
Oberammergau, Germany
June 25-27, 2022
Hotel Blaue Gams
Vogelherdweg 12
D 82488 Ettal
Munich, Germany
June 27-29, 2022
Flemings Hotel München-Schwabing
Leopoldstraße 130-132
80804 München
Germany
Transfers are automatically included if we have booked your flights.
If you have booked your own flights, we can still provide transfers, as long as we have your flight details on file and a phone number to give to the driver. We will include your transfer information in your final packet. Transfers will be arranged for each arrival, so that you won’t have to wait for other tour members if their flight is delayed. Transfers can be arranged for the day of your choosing, but we can’t arrange transfers if you arrive or depart by train.
Please note that individual transfers are booked through a third-party and you will be responsible to communicate with the company in case of delays.
As we don’t currently have a minimum of 10 traveling together, we aren’t able to offer group air.
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Arrival: Please arrange to arrive in Berlin no later than 10:00 am on Monday, June 20, 2022.
Departure: You are welcome to depart from Munich at any time on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
We can arrange pre-tour nights in Berlin and post-tour nights in Munich, but due to the volume of tours in 2022, we are not able to arrange additional travel within Europe.
*Price based on a minimum of 25 participants.
• Transportation: via deluxe air-conditioned coaches
• Accommodations (double-occupancy) in superior 3-star and moderate 4-star hotels
• Category 1 seats for the Oberammergau Passion Play
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Professional Tour Director throughout the tour
• Local step-on guides for city tours and major attractions
• Admission to all activities indicated in the itinerary
• Group arrival and departure transfers
• Baggage handling (1 piece of baggage per guest)
• All taxes and tips, other than for the driver and tour director
• Round-trip air transportation
• Individual arrival and departure transfers
• Single supplement
• Tips to driver and tour director
• Meals and beverages not identified in itinerary
• Items of a personal nature, such as passports and visas. Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond return date.
• Passenger trip cancellation insurance (see below for details)
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Postponed travelers – if you have a credit voucher we will send you an updated invoice, so there’s no need to send the initial deposit.
• Initial deposit of $1,000 will secure your place on the tour
• Final invoices will be sent in March 2022
• Final payment is due by April 10, 2022
• Reservations will be accepted after April 10, 2022, subject to availability
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Regardless of reason, cancellations are costly. All cancellations must be in writing and the date of postmark will determine the amount of refund due. For flight changes or cancellations, revision fees and/or airline cancellation charges will apply. Roommates canceling can result in a single supplement charge for the roommate. The Participant who cancels will be responsible for that charge if a substitute roommate cannot be found. Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is strongly recommended.
Oberammergau ticket deposits ($750) are non-refundable, but we will endeavor to find replacement travelers.
The following cancellation penalties apply, unless otherwise noted on the tour documentation:
From time of deposit to until December 23, 2022: $850 cancellation penalty plus any non-refundable deposits
From December 24, 2022, to May 7, 2022: $1,350 cancellation penalty plus any non-refundable deposits
From May 8 – 21, 2022: Cancellation penalty is 60% of land costs plus any non-refundable deposits
From May 22-June 4, 2022: Cancellation penalty is 80% of land costs any non-refundable deposits
From June 5, 2022 to departure: No refund
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