Trip Itinerary

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

Day 1: Thursday, June 16, 2022: Fly
We will depart from Atlanta this afternoon for our overnight journey to Berlin. (IF)

Day 2: Friday, June 17, 2022: Berlin
Welcome to Germany! On arrival in Berlin, travelers will transfer to the Hotel Movenpick. 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: Saturday, June 18, 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 the weekly service with the Wittenberg English Ministry from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM followed by a Luther Meal in the Brauhaus. We will overnight in Wittenberg. (B/D)

Day 4: Sunday, June 19, 2022: Wittenberg, Eisenach
This morning our local guide will take us on a tour of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. As this is a Sunday, we will need to work around the church services in the morning. 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: Monday, June 20, 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: Tuesday, June 21, 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: Wednesday, June 22, 2022: Wieskirche, 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 visit Wieskirche, a magnificent church with Rococo art, then check in to our hotel in the Oberammergau region. (B/L/D)

Day 8: Thursday, June 23, 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: Friday, June 24, 2022: Neuschwanstein, Munich
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: Saturday, June 25, 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: Sunday, June 26, 2022: Return
We will leave this morning and drive to Munich Airport for our flight home. (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!

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, but no earlier than the end of July 2021. 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: We advise using a travel agent, who can help you get a great price for your flight, and support you if the airline makes any changes after the booking process. We are no longer booking individual air tickets. 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 2020, 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

•   Initial deposit of $1,000 will secure your place on the tour, which can be paid by credit voucher, check or credit card payment. Please send all checks to Reformation Tours, P.O. Box 854, Belleville, IL 62222.
•   Final invoices will be sent in January 2022
•   Final payment is due by February 5, 2022
•   Reservations will be accepted after February 5, 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. To offset these costs the following fees will apply, plus any non-recoverable expenses to our suppliers:

Oberammergau ticket deposits ($750) are non-refundable, but we will endeavor to find replacement travelers.

From time of deposit until December 1, 2019: $450 cancellation penalty
From December 1, 2019 to 15 days prior to departure: $750 cancellation penalty plus any non refundable deposits
14 days or less prior to departure: No refund– Cancellation charges also apply to additional accommodation reserved prior to and after the tour.
– Cancellations must be received in writing by 5:00 p.m. central time on the last business day of the applicable time period.
– 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.
– Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance is strongly recommended.

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Please note that this is a private tour for members of the Hollberg family, but we do have some additional Oberammergau tours available.