Trip Itinerary

Key: IF = In Flight Meals, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner 

Day 1: Monday, August 15, 2022: Depart North America
We will depart from the USA today. Flight bookings and pre-tour arrangements can be made through Reformation Tours. (IF)

Day 2: Tuesday, August 16, 2022: Munich
Welcome to Germany! On arrival in Munich, travelers will transfer to our hotel in Munich. The rest of the day will be at leisure, until our Welcome Meal, where we will meet all our fellow travelers. (B/D)

Day 3: Wednesday, August 17, 2022: Munich, Oberammergau
We’ll have a guided tour of Munich this morning, including the Cathedral, the Marienplatz, and the Old Town. We will end our day in our 4-star hotel in the Oberammergau area. The Passion Play Committee will confirm the hotel at the end of 2021. (B/D)

Day 4: Thursday, August 18, 2022: Oberammergau
We will transfer to Oberammergau this morning and have time to shop or explore locally on our own. We will eat lunch together before Part One of the Play, which begins at 1:30 PM. There is a break for dinner from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and we will dine together in a restaurant in Oberammergau. Part Two ends at 9:30 PM and then we will board our bus to return to our hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 5: Friday, August 19, 2022: Passau
After breakfast, we will travel to Passau and we’ll have some free time on our own in the city this afternoon. We definitely recommend visiting St. Stephen’s Cathedral, which houses one of the largest pipe-organs in the world. Known as the “City of Three Rivers” it is one of the most impressive sites along the Danube. The Old Town, created by Italian baroque masters in the 17th century, contains soaring towers, picturesque places, enchanting promenades and romantic lanes. We’ll board our ship at 6:00 PM and after comfortably settling into our cabins, we’ll meet our crew at a welcome cocktail before we cast off. We’ll have dinner and cruise through the night. (B/L/D)

Day 6: Saturday, August 20, 2022: Melk, Durnstein, Vienna
This morning’s included excursion is to Melk Abbey. Originally a Baroque-style palace built between 1702 and 1736, it is now a Benedictine monastery and hosts a prestigious coed school with more than 700 students. We’ll return to the ship and sail on to Dürnstein, where we will have time for some independent sightseeing. We’ll then cruise to Vienna, dining on the ship. After dinner we will have a special tour to see Vienna by night. Vienna symbolizes power and strength through its architecture and monuments. Street lights and special lighting accentuate shapes and dramatize the lovely baroque structures. (B/L/D)

Day 7: Sunday, August 21, 2022: Vienna
Our morning included excursion, is to the magnificent Schoenbrunn Palace, a former summer residence for the Hapsburg monarchs. The 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historical monuments in Austria. We will then visit the Konzerthaus Concert Hall, where the Vienna Symphony, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Wiener Singakadamie, and Klangforum Wien are in residence. We’ll have a back stage tour, followed by Viennese coffee and pastry. Back on the ship we will have our festive gala evening. (B/L/D)

Day 8: Monday, August 22, 2022: Bratislava
We’ll arrive in Bratislava in the early morning, and have a guided tour of Bratislava. The charm of the Slovakian capital lies in its old city which reveals magnificent baroque palaces, churches and pleasant squares. The pastel-colored façades give its many houses their unique style. In the afternoon we have the option of a gentle hike in the  Little Carpathians Protected Landscape Area, including the geographically rich Sandberg expanse. The view from Devin Castle is amazing! (B/L/D)

Day 9: Tuesday, August 23, 2022: Budapest
Our final port is Budapest. In 1873, two distinct cities, Buda and Pest were united. Buda is on one side of the Danube, and has winding streets, Turkish baths and Buda Castle. On the other side of the Danube is the more modern Pest. We can choose between a walking tour, or a easy-paced bike tour. In the afternoon, we will visit the famous Gellert Baths. The current spa was founded in 1918, and a visit to the Art Nouveau thermal baths is a beautiful and historical experience. (Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit!). Our farewell evening will include traditional Hungarian entertainment in one of the city’s theaters. To the beat of lively Gypsy music, we’ll dive into the local folklore and learn about the country’s diverse traditions. (B/L/D)

Day 10: Wednesday, August 24, 2022: Return
We will transfer to Budapest Airport for flights home, or to continue our travels. Reformation Tours can assist with post-tour arrangements.(B)

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What are accommodations like?

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!

Munich, Germany
August 16-17, 2022
Boutique Hotel Germania
Schwanthalerstrasse 28
80336 Munich

Oberammergau, Germany
August 17-19, 2022
Hotel Garmischer Hof
Chamonixstraße 10
82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen

CroisiEurope Cruise Ship
August 19-24, 2022
MS Douce France
55 cabins are available, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Arrival and Departure Transfers

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.

Flight Information

Flights can be arranged once this tour is a guaranteed departure. We will let you know as soon as we have reached the minimum number of participants.

Group Air: We have a group option available from Houston, but it does require a minimum of 10 traveling together. Payment is due with the final payment. These flights on United and Lufthansa are $1,295 per person.

Individual Air: If you would like assistance with alternative flights, please visit our Book a Flight page.  Please wait until the tour is a guaranteed departure before booking non-refundable airfare and send a copy of your flight itinerary for our records as soon as you have booked it.

Arrival: Please arrange to arrive in Munich no later than 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

Departure: You are welcome to depart from Budapest at any time on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

We can arrange pre-tour nights in Munich and post-tour nights in Budapest, but due to the volume of tours in 2022, we are not able to arrange additional travel within Europe.

What’s included in the land price of *$4,199?

•  En-suite cabin with floor-to-ceiling windows (top deck) or large windows (main deck)
•  Transportation: via deluxe air-conditioned coaches
•   Accommodations (double-occupancy) in 3 and 4-star hotels
•   Meals as indicated in the itinerary
•   Professional Tour Director throughout the tour
•   Local step-on guides for city tours and major attractions
•   Category 1 (the best) tickets for the Oberammergau Passion Play
•   Admission to all activities indicated in the itinerary
•   Arrival and departure transfers
•   Baggage handling (1 piece of baggage per guest)
•   All taxes and tips, including the driver and guides
•   Port taxes and fees

Your Tour Does Not Include

•   Pre-tour night in Munich  with breakfast ($125 per person in double/twin; $175 in single)
•   Round-trip air transportation (air options will be available from October 2021)
•   Single supplement ($1,000)
•   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.
•   Travel insurance

Payment Schedule

There are 2 installments for this tour that can be paid by check made payable to “Reformation Tours” to 64 Fiesta Circle, St. Louis, MO 63146 or by credit card (3.5% extra).

Deposit 1 is due at sign-up ($1,500 by check or $1,552 by credit card). Credit vouchers can be used to pay the deposit.
Final invoices will be sent in April 2022.
Final payment is due by May 10, 2022

Space is limited, so we encourage early registration.

Insurance

We will continue to assist clients who have a current policy with Roam Right Insurance, a division of Arch Insurance Company. Travelers who had a policy in 2020 or 2021 have credit towards a new policy.

If you don’t have insurance yet, Squaremouth is an award-winning company which helps travelers search, compare, and buy the best travel insurance for the lowest price. We recommend using the following filters: trip interruption, coronavirus pandemic, travel delay ($500), emergency medical ($100,000), medical evacuation ($100,000), baggage delay and baggage loss.  Please read these instructions and if you still need assistance you can e-mail us and request a quote.

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Cancellation

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.

The following cancellation penalties apply, unless otherwise noted on the tour documentation. We will endeavor to find replacement travelers to reduce these penalities:

From time of deposit to until August 1, 2021: $850 cancellation penalty
From August 2, 2021 to May 16, 2022: $1,500 cancellation penalty plus any non-refundable deposits
From May 17, 2022 to departure: No refund

Terms and Conditions

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Please note that all travelers are required to be fully-vaccinated against Covid.