Top of Switzerland with Oberammergau

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1 Print Close Top of Switzerland with Oberammergau 9 Day Tour from Zurich to Munich Vacation Overview On this Top of Switzerland tour, witness some of Switzerland's most amazing scenery and learn about traditional and current Swiss culture with overnights in Zurich, Interlaken, and Lucerne. Plus, you'll travel to Germany and overnight in Munich and the charming Bavarian town of Oberammergau. A tour highlight is your rack railway trip to the "Top of Europe," a high alpine wonderland of ice and snow. Here, at the amazing Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station at 11,332 feet, you can stand on the observation platform to view the glaciers and witness a panoramic view overlooking France, Germany, and Italy. It's an unforgettable experience! Participate in a walking tour in Lucerne, walks through the Old Town in Innsbruck and Zurich, and an orientation in Munich. In Oberammergau, enjoy first-class seats to the Passion Play, performed every 10 years by Oberammergau residents as a thank you for saving the town from the Black Death. With beautiful alpine scenery as the backdrop, it s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Globus has also included special treats to help you learn about Swiss culture. Visit the Ballenberg Open-air Museum to see traditional rural buildings from all regions of Switzerland and to learn how Switzerland s rural populations have lived, worked, and kept their customs alive. Woodcarving is part of the Swiss culture and in Brienz, visit the Woodcarving Museum to see traditional and artistically significant woodcarvings. Also visit a little cheese village in the Emmental Valley to learn about traditional and modern cheese production techniques, sample the locally produced cheese, and enjoy a light lunch. From the gorgeous scenery to the unique cultural experiences, this Switzerland tour with Oberammergau is a dream vacation! This vacation, which includes tickets for the world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play, requires an additional deposit of $350 per person in June /8

2 Four Ways Globus Eliminates the Hassles VIP Access Skip the lines and get special treatment at the must-see attractions. Perfect Hotels We ve done the work to find just the right hotels in just the right locations. Tour Directors Take your heads out of the guidebook and let expert guides make every destination fascinating. Transportation Leave the navigating to us and just sit back and enjoy the ride. Learn how Globus is reducing transportation-related energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Itinerary 2/8

3 Day 1 ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND Welcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. Dinner Day 2 ZURICH EMMENTAL VALLEY INTERLAKEN Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich s well-preserved OLD TOWN with its medieval guild houses before continuing to the Emmental Valley to visit the SCHAUKÄSEREI AFFOLTERN. Try out the locally produced cheese and enjoy a light lunch. Then, continue to Interlaken. The town s unique location, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and surrounded by the worldfamous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, guarantees spectacular views. Lunch Day 3 INTERLAKEN. EXCURSION TO THE JUNGFRAU An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. At an amazing 11,332 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe s highest railway station. Jungfrau s 13,642-foot summit was first ascended in 1811, and in 1912 the rack railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the Alpine Sensation, the Panorama 360 Experiencee, the ICE PALACE, and take the elevator to the Sphinx Observatory. Also receive your Jungfrau Passport as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the Top of Europe by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day. Day 4 INTERLAKEN BRIENZ BALLENBERG LUCERNE A scenic drive through charming mountains brings you to cozy Brienz, where you will visit the interesting WOODCARVING MUSEUM. Also walk through the romantic Brunngasse, once awarded the title Most Beautiful Street in Europe. Next is a visit to the fascinating open-air museum of Ballenberg with its centuries-old buildings from all parts of Switzerland. Arrive in picturebook Lucerne, where you will stay for the next two nights. Tonight, you may wish to join an optional dinner excursion to a folklore party with cheese fondue, yodeling, and alphorn blowing. Day 5 LUCERNE On your walking tour this morning, admire Thorwaldsen s impressive LION MONUMENT, dedicated to the Swiss Guards who protected the Royal House of France during the French Revolution, and ornate patrician houses of the walled Old Town, then cross the famous covered CHAPEL BRIDGE to the Jesuit church. Later, an exciting optional excursion is available to Mount Pilatus, the Guard of Lucerne. This evening, a farewell dinner has been prepared for you to celebrate the success of your vacation and the best way to say auf Wiedersehen. Dinner Day 6 LUCERNE INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA OBERAMMERGAU, GERMANY A comfortable drive brings you to Innsbruck in the Tyrolean mountains. Enjoy a walk through the Old Town to see the GOLDEN ROOF. Then, continue to picturesque Oberammergau. Dinner Day 7 OBERAMMERGAU Afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 10 years and performed by the inhabitants of Oberammergau. Lunch Dinner 3/8

4 Day 8 OBERAMMERGAU MUNICH Arrive in Munich, where Germany s Secret Capital comes alive during an orientation featuring the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Olympic Tower, and MARIENPLATZ, in the historic heart of the city. Afternoon and evening are at leisure. You may wish to join one of our exciting optional excursions. Day 9 MUNICH Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Vacation Highlights ZURICH Welcome dinner; orientation walk of the Old Town AFFOLTERN [LF] Visit a cheese farm and enjoy a light lunch INTERLAKEN [LF] Excursion to the Jungfrau BRIENZ Visit the woodcarving Museum BALLENBERG [LF] Visit the open-air museum LUCERNE Walking tour including the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge; farewell dinner INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof OBERAMMERGAU Passion Play MUNICH Orientation, visit Marienplatz Headsets throughout the tour. Maximum elevation on tour 11,332 ft. Adequate footwear is required for the trip to the Jungfrau. Hotel information will be available in Oberammergau hotel will be in the village of Oberammergau. Meals Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 light lunch in Affoltern, 1 lunch in Oberammergau, 4 three-course dinners with wine, including a welcome dinner in Zurich and a special dinner in Lucerne 4/8

5 Hotels Zurich Sheraton Zurich Hotel as shown or similar Superior First-Class A newly opened 197 room hotel set in an urban cosmopolitan district with a cozy lobby lounge fireplace and complimentary wireless internet access in public areas. The à-la-carte restaurant has an emphasis on fresh regional food with exciting cooking displays and there is a hip Italian hotel bar serving snacks and drinks as well as a fitness room for workouts. Interlaken Lucerne Metropole Hotel Hotel information for 2020 tours featuring Oberammergau will be available in Listed hotels represent the type and location of the hotels that will be offered in First-Class This 96-room hotel has a superb central location offering serene views of the impressive Jungfrau Mountain range from its 18th floor panoramic restaurant. The inviting bar is a great place to enjoy a cocktail and there is also a fitness room, sauna and Free Wifi internet access throughout the property. Grand Hotel Europe Hotel as shown or similar First-Class A classical 19th century 169 room property. This hotel offers a wonderful contrast of old charm with modern interior design and has a beautiful garden to enhance your stay. Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel with a fee (payable locally). The main dining room is opulently decorated serving traditional Swiss dishes and there is also a lounge and terrace area with a bar service. Oberammergau Romantik Hotel Boeld First-Class 5/8

6 Overlooking the Kofel mountain, this charming three story chalet-style hotel has the Ammer river nearby. In the elegant restaurant and bar with terrace you can taste delicious regional specialties. The modern spa includes a hammam, a sauna and a whirlpool tub. Free WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel, and rental bicycles are also available free of charge. Munich Holiday Inn Munich City Centre Hotel as shown or similar First-Class Multistory Hotel housed within office/apartment & showroom complex in city center near Deutsches Museum. No Excursions are available at this time. Dates and Prices Find the vacation dates that work for you, click "Reserve Now" for a vacation quote. You'll be able to select the number of people traveling, add Travel Protection, and also get an air-inclusive vacation price. You'll find we offer competitive and hassle-free air-inclusive vacations where you receive free airport transfers and flights coordinated with vacation dates. The price listed does not include your airfare, taxes or fees. Once you click "Reserve Now", you will be able to receive an air quote and a final vacation quote. Departure Details Tour Return Land/Cruise Start Date Date Price Only 5/25/2020 6/2/2020 $3, /8/2020 6/16/2020 $3, Popular Departure 6/22/2020 6/30/2020 $3, Popular Departure 7/6/2020 7/14/2020 $3, Popular Departure 7/20/2020 7/28/2020 $3, Popular Departure 8/3/2020 8/11/2020 $3, Popular Departure 8/17/2020 8/25/2020 $3, Popular Departure 8/31/2020 9/8/2020 $3, Popular Departure 9/14/2020 9/22/2020 $3, Popular Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged. This vacation includes the world-famous Passion Play, a spectacular play performed only once every 10 years by the residents of the quaint little town of Oberammergau. An additional deposit of $350 per person will be collected in June 2019 to secure your reservation for the vacation and the tickets for the play. Prices are per person, based on double room occupancy. 6/8

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