Trip Itinerary

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.

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!

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: If we have a minimum of 10 traveling together, we can provide a group air booking. Payment is due with the final payment.

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 Berlin no later than 10:00 am on Friday, June 15, 2022.

Departure: You are welcome to depart from Munich at any time on Sunday, June 26, 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.

What’s included in the land price of *$3,199?

*Price based on a minimum of 30 participants.

Your Tour Includes

•   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
•   Arrival and departure transfers
•   Baggage handling (1 piece of baggage per guest)
•   All taxes and tips, other than the driver and tour director

Your Tour Does Not Include

•   Round-trip air transportation
•   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)

Payment Schedule

The deposits can be paid online or by check sent to Reformation Tours, 64 Fiesta Cir, St. Louis, MO 63146.

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
•   Second deposit of $1,000 is due by October 1, 2021
•   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

Insurance

We will continue to assist clients who have a current policy with Roam Right Insurance, a division of Arch Insurance Company. Policies are now transferable to tours in 2021 and 2022.

If you don’t have insurance yet, we are now partnering with an award-winning company called Squaremouth, which helps travelers search, compare, and buy the best travel insurance for the lowest price. They offer excellent customer support and can help you find the best policy for your trip.

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.

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

Terms and Conditions

Reformation Tours reserves the rights to alter itineraries without notice should it become necessary. While on tour, if conditions necessitate changes, or if certain features are unavailable or limited, we reserve the right to vary or substitute alternatives. All prices are calculated at the exchange rate in effect at the time of this quotation: 1 Euro = $1.1864. Should currency fluctuations necessitate an adjustment in tour price, the adjusted price will be reflected in the final invoice.

This tour is currently reserved for the Hollberg family 2020 postponed travelers, but we do have some additional Oberammergau tours available.

2020 travelers: Please fill out the form and we will e-mail you an updated invoice with the full value of your credit voucher. You can also transfer to any other tour in 2021 or 2022. If you aren’t able to travel, we will send a partial refund once travel resumes and we have cash flow.