Oberammergau Passion Play & Rhine River Cruise 2030
$25 per person deposit until August 31, 2026!
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Europe’s most breathtaking landscapes, where majestic rivers, storybook villages, and soaring Alpine peaks create the perfect backdrop for an extraordinary adventure. Cruise the legendary Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site adorned with medieval castles, charming towns, and vineyard-covered hillsides, savor the celebrated culinary traditions of France’s enchanting Alsace region, and journey into the heart of the Alps to picturesque Innsbruck. The highlight of your experience awaits in Oberammergau, where you’ll witness the world-renowned Passion Play—an extraordinary performance presented only once every ten years. Born from a sacred vow made by the villagers in 1633 during the Great Plague, this remarkable tradition has been faithfully preserved for nearly 400 years as generations of local residents bring the story of Christ to life in one of the world’s most inspiring expressions of faith, heritage, and community. Conclude your adventure with an overnight stay in historic Munich, Bavaria’s vibrant capital, creating a once-in-a-lifetime journey filled with spectacular scenery, rich cultural traditions, and one of the rarest theatrical experiences in the world.
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Included with the package:
Round Trip Group Transfers Between Bloomington and Chicago
Round Trip Air from O’Hare Intl Airport
Round Trip Airport Transfers in Destination
1 pre-night hotel in Amsterdam
Transfers to/from the ship
8-Night Cruise on Viking’s Hnoss
4-nights on land (Innsbruck – Munich)
Seat at the Passion Play Performance in Oberammergau
All meals as noted in the itinerary
Non-Alcoholic drinks on the ship
Alcoholic drinks with Lunch & Dinner while on the ship
Excursion at each port
Wi-Fi
One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
Visits to UNESCO Sites
Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
Port fees and taxes
Direct Travel Host with 30 or more guests
Highlights
- Pre-night in Amsterdam with time to explore the city’s famous canals, historic neighborhoods, and charming cafés.
- Kinderdijk Windmills – visit the iconic 18th-century windmills and learn how the Dutch reclaimed land from the sea.
- Cologne, Germany – explore the historic Old Town and magnificent Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Scenic Middle Rhine sailing past dramatic vineyards, medieval castles, and the legendary Lorelei Rock.
- Rüdesheim – experience the charm of Germany’s famous wine region and stroll along the lively Drosselgasse.
- Speyer – discover the historic city and its impressive Romanesque cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Strasbourg, France – explore the picturesque Petite France district and experience the city’s unique French and German heritage.
- Black Forest – experience traditional German culture, including cuckoo clocks, glassblowing, and the region’s famous Black Forest Cake.
- Switzerland & Liechtenstein – explore Basel and travel through the spectacular Alpine countryside to Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein.
- Innsbruck, Austria – discover the beautiful Alpine city and its famous Golden Roof, historic Old Town, and Habsburg landmarks.
- Bavarian Alps & Ettal Abbey – visit charming Mittenwald and the magnificent Baroque Ettal Abbey before arriving in Oberammergau.
- Oberammergau Passion Play – witness the world-renowned Passion Play, performed only once every ten years, with a traditional Bavarian dinner during intermission.
- Munich, Germany – experience Bavaria’s vibrant capital, including Marienplatz, the famous Glockenspiel, Frauenkirche, and traditional Bavarian culture.
Starting At
$11,699.00
per person based on double occupancy
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TRIP DATES
June 6 - 20, 2030
Supplier
Viking Cruises
DEPARTURE LOCATION
Chicago O’Hare
