THE PASSION PLAY 2010 PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING WITH

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1 Oberammergau THE PASSION PLAY 2010 PREMIUM ESCORTED TOURING WITH

2 Experience the Passion CONGENIAL Smaller Groups Insight tours average just 35 guests and are limited to a maximum of 40, making them more comfortable, intimate and more friendly than other tours. DEFINITELY More Legroom All Insight touring coaches are specially reconfigured in Business Class style, giving your legs the extra space they deserve. WELCOMING Quality Hotels Insight hotels are perfect for a premium vacation, and are regularly selected from the world s leading brands. Sometimes modern, sometimes historic, sometimes rustic; but always appropriate for the destination. CONSISTENTLY Desirable Locations Insight prefers hotels to be centrally located in Europe s key cities, near the main sights and shopping. In the countryside, they are chosen for their scenic locations. The alpine village of Oberammergau is world famous for the Passion Play performed every ten years. In 2010 more than 1,500 richly-costumed Oberammergau villagers will take part in this dramatic event, fulfilling a solemn promise made by their forefathers in Insight Vacations has seven outstanding itineraries that allow you to experience not only this unforgettable re-enactment of the Passion of Christ, but also Europe s legendary sights, hidden treasures, breathtaking scenery and vibrant cities. With each of our Premium Escorted tours you ll stay in the best accommodation available and watch the performance from the best seats in the house. All the while you ll enjoy the highest standards of personal service and the benefit of smaller groups, more legroom, great hotels in desirable locations, delicious dining and more included sightseeing. There is no finer way to enjoy Europe and the Oberammergau Passion Play than with Insight Vacations. Experience the Difference SENSATIONAL Included Sightseeing Exclusive Premium Highlights & Personal Insights reveal Europe s most fascinating experiences. Best of all, they are included in your tour price. Independent Options are innovative sightseeing extras that allow you to sightsee on your own. DELICIOUS Dining Experiences In certain cities, you ll enjoy authentic speciality menus on Dine Around evenings in a choice of local restaurants. On other occasions, you ll be treated to a Highlight Dinner like a Dutch rijsttafel or traditional German or Italian cuisine at local restaurants in Rothenburg and Rome. IMPECCABLE Personal Service Our unique smaller groups philosophy means that your Tour Director has more time to devote to your individual comfort and personal interests, a level of service previously only experienced in the Golden Age of Travel. 2 Book in advance and take advantage of Insight s and other fantastic savings^. See each itinerary or ask your Travel Agent for details!

3 Your Oberammergau Itinerary Most itineraries arrive in Oberammergau the evening before the Passion Play performance, with plenty of time to settle in and relax before dinner. The next morning, after breakfast, there is time at leisure, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. The Passion Play commences at 2:30pm and runs until 5:00pm, when there is a three hour interval, during which time dinner is served at a local restaurant. The performance resumes again at 8:00pm. The end of the play is scheduled for 10.30pm, and there is a transfer back to your overnight accommodation. Depart Oberammergau the following morning after breakfast. With Insight you can expect First Class accommodation and seating for your Oberammergau experience. Insight - the Right Decision As the Passion Play is performed once every ten years, there are some tour operators who are relative newcomers to this major event. You ll be glad to know that Insight is an Oberammergau veteran, and our tours visit this tiny Bavarian village even in non-passion Play years. Therefore, our relationship with the organisers is well established, enabling us to guarantee a large supply of tickets for the best seats in the house. This opportunity only comes around once every 10 years so why travel with anyone else? Choose the right Oberammergau itinerary for you, safe in the knowledge you re travelling with Insight. 3

4 England Holland The fairy tale castle Neuschwanstein Travel to Salzburg, the city of Mozart LONDON (Day 11) Dover Calais Belgium AMSTERDAM (Day 1) Arnhem Cologne Bonn Relax on a scenic highlight cruise Munich PARIS (Day 9 and 10) Rhineland Cruise RHINELAND (Day 2) France Burgundy echtenstein Neuschwanstein EHRWALD (Day 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6 and 7) Zugspitze T y r (Day 8) o l Salzburg Ride to the summit of Mount Pilatus (Day 7 and 8) Neuschwanstein Mt Pilatus Switzerland Italian Lakes Verona VENICE (Day 5 and 6) The Tyrolean European Spotlight DAY 1: ARRIVE MUNICH TYROL (EHRWALD). Flights must arrive at Munich Airport by noon. Board your coach for an orientation tour of the city. Highlights include the Olympic Stadium, Ludwigstrasse and Marienplatz with its famous Glockenspiel carillon. Depart Munich and travel through the winter sports resort of Garmisch Partenkirchen into the n Tyrol. Your destination is the picturesque alpine village of Ehrwald. Hotel: Alpen Residence Hotel (D) DAYS 2-7: TYROL AT LEISURE. Forget the hustle and bustle of daily life as you enjoy a week in the clean mountain air! Hikers, walkers, cyclists and mountain bikers are all spoilt for choice with numerous trails ranging from gentle meadowland strolls to the more energetic routes.you ll also enjoy two included sightseeing excursions during your stay: & Neuschwanstein: A lovely drive takes you across the German border by the fortified town of Fussen, then on to the nearby royal castles. King Maximilian of Bavaria built a mountain retreat here in 1836 and his son "Mad" King Ludwig chose the same site for his 'fairytale' castle Neuschwanstein. Ascend to the castle to visit exuberantly decorated apartments including the Throne Room and Lohengrim Grotto. Return to to spend some time in the Tyrolean capital. Your Tour Director shows you the superb rococo Wilten Basilica - its interior richly decorated with cherubs and angels. Then the tour the architectural jewels of the city, seeing the Imperial Palace and delightful Golden Roof. Day trip to Salzburg: Enjoy a fascinating excursion amidst fantastic scenery as you travel to Salzburg, city of Mozart. Here you will see the famous Mirabell Gardens, the old quarter and of course, the area where the film 'Sound of Music' was made. Gaze at the 900 year-old fortress, see the house of Mozart, the ancient bakery, the Horse Fountain, or just sit by Mozart's statue and sip some delicious n coffee. Back in Ehrwald relax in the peace and quiet of your family-run hotel or why not ride the 4 9 Days visiting: and local Zugspitzbahn funicular to the summit of s highest mountain for spectacular views? There is the option of marvelling at phenomenal creations in crystal at Swarovski Crystal Worlds or ask your Tour Director about optional excursions further afield. Breakfast and dinner are included daily. (B,D) DAY 8: TYROL EHRWALD - (PASSION PLAY) Travel to the tiny alpine village of Oberammergau for the highlight of your tour. Witness more than 1,500 richly-costumed villagers take part in the Passion Play, fulfilling a solemn promise made by their forefathers in (B,L,D) DAY 9: DEPART MUNICH. Transfer to Munich for your return flight home. Please note: This itinerary may utilise transferand sightseeingcoaches with49 or 53 seats. Therefore, group size is not restricted to 40 guests as per other Premium tours. Tour O978 Tour Land Fri 14 May - Sat 22 May $3975 Fri 21 May - Sat 29 May $3975 Fri 28 May - Sat 05 Jun $3975 Fri 04 Jun - Sat 12 Jun $3975 Fri 11 Jun - Sat 19 Jun $3975 Fri 18 Jun - Sat 26 Jun $3975 Fri 25 Jun - Sat 03 Jul $3975 Fri 02 Jul - Sat 10 Jul $3975 Fri 09 Jul - Sat 17 Jul $3975 Fri 16 Jul - Sat 24 Jul $3975 Fri 23 Jul - Sat 31 Jul $3975 Fri 30 Jul - Sat 07 Aug $3975 Fri 06 Aug - Sat 14 Aug $3975 Fri 13 Aug - Sat 21 Aug $3975 Fri 20 Aug - Sat 28 Aug $3975 Fri 27 Aug - Sat 04 Sep $3975 Fri 03 Sep - Sat 11 Sep $3975 Fri 10 Sep - Sat 18 Sep $3975 Fri 17 Sep - Sat 25 Sep $3975 Fri 24 Sep - Sat 02 Oct $3975 Single Room Supplement $1350 p.p. $125 p.p. YoungTraveller DiscountSave up to $295 p.p. 12mths $295 10mths $225 6mths $150 A$1030 for the Oberammergau package. 11 Days visiting: England, Belgium, The Netherlands,,,, Switzerland & France DAY 1: LONDON AMSTERDAM. Drive to Dover and cross the EnglishChannel to France. See your first windmill on the way to Amsterdam. Pass the Mint Tower and Royal Palace before enjoying a Welcome Drink at your hotel. Cruise through the picturesque canals then try Rijsttafel cuisine at a local restaurant. (HD) DAY 2: AMSTERDAM RHINELAND. Pass the Bridge Too Far, en route to Cologne. Marvel at the spires of the Gothic Cathedral, before embarking on a scenic Rhine cruise. Continue to your Rhineland hotel. (BB,D) DAY 3: RHINELAND. See the castle of Neuschwanstein in the Bavarian Alps en route to Oberammergau. (BB,D) DAY 4:. You have the best DAY 5: VENICE. Visit then cross the Europa Bridge into. Visit Verona, with its Roman Arena and Juliet s balcony. Continue to Venice. (BB,D) DAY 6: VENICE SIGHTSEEING. Relax on a private launch as it cruises to St Mark s Square. See the Bridge of Sighs, Doges Palace, St Mark s Basilica and Venetian glass-blowing. The tour concludes with a relaxing gondola ride. (BB) Beautiful Lucerne DAY 7: VENICE. Travel through the Italian Lake District into the Swiss Alps and scenic Lake Lucerne. (BB) DAY 8: SIGHTSEEING. Visit the Lion Monument and stroll along the Chapel Bridge. Excursion by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus. (BB,D) DAY 9: PARIS. Drive via Basel and the fertile fields of Burgundy to Paris. (BB) DAY 10: PARIS SIGHTSEEING. A guided sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of the city including Notre Dame Cathedral and an ascent of the Eiffel Tower for stunning views. (BB) DAY 11: PARIS LONDON. Travel back to London via the battlefields ofworldwar One and the Calais/Dover ferry. (BB) Tour O910 Tour Land Mon 17 May - Thu 27 May $5690 Mon 24 May - Thu 03 Jun $5690 Mon 31 May - Thu 10 Jun $5690 Mon 07 Jun - Thu 17 Jun $6165 Mon 14 Jun - Thu 24 Jun $5690 Mon 21 Jun - Thu 01 Jul $5690 Mon 28 Jun - Thu 08 Jul $6165 Mon 05 Jul - Thu 15 Jul $5605 Mon 12 Jul - Thu 22 Jul $5605 Mon 19 Jul - Thu 29 Jul $5605 Mon 26 Jul - Thu 05 Aug $5605 Mon 02 Aug - Thu 12 Aug $5605 Mon 09 Aug - Thu 19 Aug $5605 Mon 16 Aug - Thu 26 Aug $5605 Mon 23 Aug - Thu 02 Sep $5655 Mon 30 Aug - Thu 09 Sep $5690 Mon 06 Sep - Thu 16 Sep $5690 Mon 13 Sep - Thu 23 Sep $6355 Mon 20 Sep - Thu 30 Sep $5690 Mon 27 Sep - Thu 07 Oct $5690 Single Room Supplement 7 & 28 Jun $1455 p.p. 13 Sep $1610 p.p. 5 Jul - 16 Aug $875 p.p. All other departures $985 p.p. $160 p.p. YoungTraveller DiscountSave up to $425 p.p. 12mths $425 10mths $320 6mths $215 Single & Triple rooms are on a request basis and are not available in Oberammergau.The supplements and reductions shown do not apply to the Oberammergau portion of the tour.

5 Wales See Michelangelo s Statue of David England Dover Calais LONDON PARIS (Day 1 and 2) France View the Passion Play in the best seats Holland Belgium Burgundy (Day 5 and 6) Switzerland TUSCANY Verona (Day 8 and 9) VENICE (Day 7) Florence Wales LONDON England Holland Bruges Dover Calais Belgium Cologne (Day 14) BRUSSELS (Day 1) PARIS (Day 12 and 13) Visit the Colosseum Rhineland Cruise France Burgundy (Day 10 and 11) Switzerland Italian Lakes FLORENCE (Day 9) RHINELAND (Day 2) Munich Verona Oberammergau s Passion Play VENICE (Day 5 and 6) ROME (Day 10, 11 and 12) ROME (Day 7 and 8) Road to Rome Highlights of Europe 12 Days visiting: England, France, Switzerland, & 14 Days visiting: England, Belgium,,,, Switzerland & France DAY 1: LONDON PARIS. Leave London for Dover board your ferry to Calais. Visit the CanadianWar Memorial atvimy Ridge. Continue to the French capital and enjoy a Welcome Drink. DAY 2: PARIS SIGHTSEEING. Sightseeing with a local guide shows you the highlights of the city. Now ascend the Eiffel Tower for fine views over Paris. (BB) DAY 3: PARIS. Follow the smooth motorway across France s great agricultural lands into Switzerland. (BB,D) DAY 4: SIGHTSEEING. Join your Tour Director to see the Chapel Bridge and the stirring Lion Monument. Enjoy an exciting included highlight an exhilarating ride by cog-wheel train and cable-car to the summit of Mount Pilatus. (BB) DAY 5:. Drive east past Liechtenstein to, and continue through the Arlberg Tunnel to. See the Golden Roof and the Imperial Palace. Now to your Oberammergau hotel. (BB,D) DAY 6:. You have the best DAY 7: VENICE. Travel across the Europa Bridge and Brenner Pass into. Visit Verona, with its Roman Arena and Juliet s balcony. Continue to Venice. (BB,D) DAY 8: VENICE TUSCANY. Relax on a private launch as it cruises to St Mark s Square. See the Bridge of Sighs, Doges Palace, St Mark s Take a guided tour in Rome Basilica and Venetian glass-blowing. The tour concludes with a relaxing gondola ride. Later follow the highway into the wild Apennines and on to the peaceful landscapes oftuscany. (BB,D) DAY 9: FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING. Join a local guide for a sightseeing tour which includes Michelangelo s original Statue of David. See the Cathedral, Gates of Paradise, and the living gallery of Signoria Square. (BB) DAY 10: TUSCANY ROME.Take the smooth autostrada south to Rome, arriving at your hotel mid-afternoon. (BB) DAY 11: ROME SIGHTSEEING. With a local guide visit St Peter s Basilica, the Colosseum and see the Forum.Tonight enjoy a Highlight Dinner of local cuisine, wine and entertainment. (BB,HD) DAY 12: ROME. The tour ends today. (BB) Tour O924 Tour Land Tue 11 May - Sat 22 May $6229 Tue 18 May - Sat 29 May $6229 Tue 25 May - Sat 05 Jun $6229 Tue 01 Jun - Sat 12 Jun $6229 Tue 08 Jun - Sat 19 Jun $6229 Tue 15 Jun - Sat 26 Jun $6229 Tue 22 Jun - Sat 03 Jul $6120 Tue 29 Jun - Sat 10 Jul $6120 Tue 06 Jul - Sat 17 Jul $6120 Tue 13 Jul - Sat 24 Jul $6120 Tue 20 Jul - Sat 31 Jul $6155 Tue 27 Jul - Sat 07 Aug $6155 Tue 03 Aug - Sat 14 Aug $6155 Tue 10 Aug - Sat 21 Aug $6155 Tue 17 Aug - Sat 28 Aug $6155 Tue 24 Aug - Sat 04 Sep $6229 Tue 31 Aug - Sat 11 Sep $6229 Tue 07 Sep - Sat 18 Sep $6229 Tue 14 Sep - Sat 25 Sep $6229 Tue 21 Sep - Sat 02 Oct $6229 Mon 27 Sep - Fri 08 Oct $6229 Single Room Supplement $1180 p.p. $200 p.p. YoungTraveller DiscountSave up to $470 p.p. 12mths $470 10mths $350 6mths $235 DAY 1: LONDON BRUSSELS. Cross the channel and drive to Bruges, one of Europe's best preserved medieval towns. Continue to Brussels, with its Grand Place and Mannekin Pis.Join your fellow guests for a Welcome Drink. DAY 2: BRUSSELS RHINELAND. Travel into to view Cologne Cathedral before boarding a highlight cruise at Boppard. Continue on to Heidelberg, to see the cliff top castle before arriving at your Rhineland hotel. (BB,D) DAY 3: RHINELAND. Visit fun-loving Munich; see the Olympic Stadium, Hofbrauhaus and Marienplatz. Head into the Alps to Oberammergau. (BB,D) DAY 4:. You have the best DAY 5: VENICE. Visit then travel across the Europa Bridge into.visit Verona, with its Roman Arena and Juliet s balcony. Continue to Venice. (BB,D) DAY 6: VENICE SIGHTSEEING. Relax on a private launch as it cruises to St Mark s Square. See the Bridge of Sighs, Doges Palace, St Mark s Basilica and Venetian glass-blowing. The tour concludes with a relaxing gondola ride. (BB) DAY 7: VENICE ROME. Head south over the Apennine Mountains to Rome. (BB) DAY 8: ROME SIGHTSEEING. Join a local guide to visit St Peter s Basilica and the Colosseum. Look out over the Roman Forum, before some time at leisure. (BB) DAY 9: ROME FLORENCE. Drive north to Florence where a local guide takes you to see the original statue of David, the Duomo, Gates of Paradise and Signoria Square. Also watch a The scenic Florence landscape demonstration of traditional leatherwork. Afterwards there is time at leisure. (BB,D) DAY 10: FLORENCE. Journey past the Italian Lake District to the Swiss border. Enjoy Alpine scenery all the way to Lucerne. Tonight, enjoy a Dine-Around evening. (BB,DA) DAY 11: SIGHTSEEING. Visit the Lion Monument and stroll along the Chapel Bridge. Excursion by cog-wheel train and cablecar to the summit of Mount Pilatus. (BB,D) DAY 12: PARIS. Drive via Basel and the fertile fields of Burgundy to Paris. (BB) DAY 13: PARIS SIGHTSEEING. A guided sightseeing tour shows you Notre Dame, the Champs Élysées and Arc de Triomphe. Survey the city from the heights of the Eiffel Tower. (BB) DAY 14: PARIS LONDON. Cross the World War One battlefields to Calais. Sail across the channel to return to London. (BB) Tour O933 Tour Land Mon 17 May - Sun 30 May $6880 Mon 24 May - Sun 06 Jun $6880 Mon 31 May - Sun 13 Jun $6880 Mon 07 Jun - Sun 20 Jun $6920 Mon 14 Jun - Sun 27 Jun $6880 Mon 21 Jun - Sun 04 Jul $6880 Mon 28 Jun - Sun 11 Jul $6790 Mon 05 Jul - Sun 18 Jul $6790 Mon 12 Jul - Sun 25 Jul $6705 Mon 19 Jul - Sun 01 Aug $6705 Mon 26 Jul - Sun 08 Aug $6755 Mon 02 Aug - Sun 15 Aug $6755 Mon 09 Aug - Sun 22 Aug $6755 Mon 16 Aug - Sun 29 Aug $6755 Mon 23 Aug - Sun 05 Sep $6790 Mon 30 Aug - Sun 12 Sep $6880 Mon 06 Sep - Sun 19 Sep $6880 Mon 13 Sep - Sun 26 Sep $6880 Mon 20 Sep - Sun 03 Oct $6880 Mon 27 Sep - Sun 10 Oct $6880 Single Room Supplement $1315 p.p. $250 p.p. YoungTraveller DiscountSave up to $535 p.p. 12mths $535 10mths $400 6mths $270 Single & Triple rooms are on a request basis and are not available in Oberammergau.The supplements and reductions shown do not apply to the Oberammergau portion of the tour. 5

6 Wales LONDON (Day 20) England Dover Calais Holland Belgium Volendam AMSTERDAM (Day 1 and 2) Cologne Medieval Rothenburg BERLIN (Day 6, 7 and 8) The Eiffel Tower PARIS (Day 18 and 19) Rhineland Cruise France St Paul de Vence Burgundy (Day 16 and 17) Italian Lakes NICE (Day 14 and 15) Heidelberg RHINELAND (Day 3) Switzerland FLORENCE (Day 12 and 13) Pisa Siena Rothenburg (Day 4 and 5) Salzburg VENICE (Day 8 and 9) ROME (Day 10 and 11) VIENNA (Day 6 and 7) MAINZ (Day 1) Heidelberg Black Frankfurt Forest ROTHENBURG Romantic (Day 2) Road Munich Nuremberg DRESDEN (Day 5) Attend the Passion Play European Explorer Best of 6 20 Days visiting: England, The Netherlands,,,, Vatican City, Monaco, France & Switzerland DAY 1: LONDON AMSTERDAM. Cross the channel to Calais. Then it s on through Belgium to Amsterdam to enjoy a Welcome Drink. (D) DAY 2: AMSTERDAM. Visit a diamond factory and the fishing village of Volendam. (BB) DAY 3: AMSTERDAM RHINELAND. Pass the Bridge Too Far, en route to see Cologne Cathedral. Join a scenic Rhine cruise. (BB,D) DAY 4: RHINELAND.Visit Heidelberg and the walled city of Rothenburg before reaching Oberammergau. (BB,D) DAY 5:. You have the best DAY 6: VIENNA. Travel to Salzburg, for a guided tour. After some free time, continue to elegant Vienna. (BB) DAY 7: VIENNA SIGHTSEEING. Visit the State Apartments of Schönbrunn Palace.Then tour the ring road with your local guide. (BB) DAY 8: VIENNA VENICE. Travel via the Carinthian Lake District to Venice. (BB) DAY 9: VENICE. A private launch takes you to St Mark s Square. See the Bridge of Sighs and Basilica, then enjoy a gondola ride. (BB) DAY 10: VENICE ROME. Head to Rome for your Dine-Around evening. (BB,DA) DAY 11: ROME SIGHTSEEING. A local guide shows you inside St Peter s Basilica, as well as the massive Colosseum before time at leisure. (BB) DAY 12: ROME FLORENCE. Visit the medieval town of Siena. Move on through the Chianti vineyards to Florence. (BB,D) DAY 13: FLORENCE. Visit the Statue of David in the Academy Gallery, before walking with your guide to see all the major sights. (BB) DAY 14: FLORENCE NICE. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa before following the Italian Riviera coast to Monaco. Stay in elegant Nice. (BB) DAY 15: NICE. Experience the art and lifestyle of medieval St Paul de Vence. (BB) DAY 16: NICE. Visit a French perfumery before passing through the Italian Lake District and Swiss Alpine scenery to Lucerne. (BB) DAY 17: SIGHTSEEING. Ascend Mount Pilatus by cog-wheel railway. Later, See Lucerne s Lion Monument. (BB,D) DAY 18: PARIS. Travel through the Burgundy wine region to Paris. (BB) DAY 19: PARIS SIGHTSEEING. A guided tour shows you all the major sights and takes you up the Eiffel Tower for views over the city. (BB) DAY 20: PARIS LONDON. Return to London via Calais/Dover. (BB) View beautiful Oberammergau Tour O913 Tour Land Sun 16 May - Fri 04 Jun $9080 Sun 23 May - Fri 11 Jun $9080 Sun 30 May - Fri 18 Jun $9529 Sun 06 Jun - Fri 25 Jun $9055 Sun 13 Jun - Fri 02 Jul $8980 Sun 20 Jun - Fri 09 Jul $9590 Sun 27 Jun - Fri 16 Jul $8829 Sun 04 Jul - Fri 23 Jul $8829 Sun 11 Jul - Fri 30 Jul $8805 Sun 18 Jul - Fri 06 Aug $8805 Sun 25 Jul - Fri 13 Aug $8805 Sun 01 Aug - Fri 20 Aug $8805 Sun 08 Aug - Fri 27 Aug $8805 Sun 15 Aug - Fri 03 Sep $8905 Sun 22 Aug - Fri 10 Sep $9065 Sun 29 Aug - Fri 17 Sep $9065 Sun 05 Sep - Fri 24 Sep $9540 Sun 12 Sep - Fri 01 Oct $9065 Sun 19 Sep - Fri 08 Oct $9065 Sun 26 Sep - Fri 15 Oct $9065 Single Room Supplement 30 May, 20 Jun & 5 Sep $2595 p.p. 13 Jun, 27 Jun - 8 Aug $2030 p.p. All other departures $2115 p.p. $245 p.p. YoungTraveller DiscountSave up to $750 p.p. 12mths $750 10mths $560 6mths $375 DAY 1: ARRIVE FRANKFURT MAINZ. On arrival at Frankfurt Airport, take your airport shuttle service for the tour hotel. As night falls, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Drink. DAY 2: MAINZ ROTHENBURG. Start with an orientation tour of Frankfurt to see Romerberg Square, the cathedral and the house where Goethe was born. Continue to Heidelberg and climb up to the castle for views over the old quarter. Now on to medieval Rothenburg, the most well-preserved town on the Romantic Road. Walk through narrow cobbled streets to the market square dominated by its Renaissance Town Hall. Tonight, enjoy traditional German fayre at your Highlight Dinner. (BB,HD) DAY 3: ROTHENBURG. Follow the Romantic Road south to Munich.Your orientation tour shows you the Olympic Stadium, Victory Arch and Glockenspiel in the Marienplatz. Continue to Oberammergau. (BB,D) DAY 4:. You have the best DAY 5: DRESDEN. Drive north to Nuremberg, still entirely enclosed by its fortifications. In the Old Town see the charming blend of stone and timbered dwellings and the massive ramparts with its 46 towers. Continue to the 'Florence of the Elbe', Dresden. (BB) DAY 6: DRESDEN BERLIN. Join a local guide to see the splendours of the city. From the See the glass-domed Reichstag building 8 Days visiting: Frauenkirche, which has risen again from the destruction of WWII, walk past 'The Procession of the Dukes', a mosaic of colossal proportions on the Royal Palace façade. See the cathedral, Semper Opera House and Zwinger Palace, before departing for the capital of Berlin. (BB) DAY 7: BERLIN SIGHTSEEING. A guided sightseeing tour takes you along the Unter den Linden past the Humboldt University and Opera. Stop on Museum Island before passing the Brandenburg Gate. See the glass-domed Reichstag building and drive through the Tiergarten. Spend the afternoon at leisure. (BB) DAY 8: DEPART BERLIN. Your tour ends after breakfast. Departure transfers arrive at Berlin's Tegel Airport at 08:00 & 10:00. (BB) Tour O929 Tour Land Sat 15 May - Sat 22 May $4105 Sat 22 May - Sat 29 May $4105 Sat 29 May - Sat 05 Jun $4105 Sat 05 Jun - Sat 12 Jun $4105 Sat 12 Jun - Sat 19 Jun $4405 Sat 19 Jun - Sat 26 Jun $4105 Sat 26 Jun - Sat 03 Jul $4080 Sat 03 Jul - Sat 10 Jul $4080 Sat 10 Jul - Sat 17 Jul $4080 Sat 17 Jul - Sat 24 Jul $4080 Sat 24 Jul - Sat 31 Jul $4080 Sat 31 Jul - Sat 07 Aug $4080 Sat 07 Aug - Sat 14 Aug $4080 Sat 14 Aug - Sat 21 Aug $4080 Sat 21 Aug - Sat 28 Aug $4105 Sat 28 Aug - Sat 04 Sep $4105 Sat 04 Sep - Sat 11 Sep $4105 Sat 11 Sep - Sat 18 Sep $4405 Sat 18 Sep - Sat 25 Sep $4405 Sat 25 Sep - Sat 02 Oct $4405 Single Room Supplement 12 Jun, Sep $1010 p.p. 19 Jun - 4 Sep $710 p.p. All other departures $725 p.p. N/A YoungTraveller DiscountSave up to $265 p.p. 12mths $265 10mths $200 6mths $135 Single & Triple rooms are on a request basis and are not available in Oberammergau.The supplements and reductions shown do not apply to the Oberammergau portion of the tour.

7 France (Day 10 and 11) ZURICH (Day 1 and 12) Rhine Falls Switzerland ST MORITZ (Day 9) Lindau Neuschwanstein Liechtenstein Enjoy the Oberammergau Passion Play MUNICH (Day 2) BOLZANO (Day 8) Cortina d Ampezzo Dolomites Salzburg St. Veit (Day 7) VIENNA (Day 5 and 6) Don t be Disappointed Book now to secure your seats! Country Roads of Bavaria, Switzerland and 12 Days visiting: Switzerland,, & DAY 1: ZURICH AT LEISURE. On arrival in Zurich there is an orientation tour of the city. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Drink. DAY 2: ZURICH MUNICH. See the Rhine Falls then visit the fortified island town of Lindau before arriving in Munich for an orientation tour. (BB) DAY 3: MUNICH. Travel into the Bavarian Alps for a guided visit of Neuschwanstein Castle. Continue to and Oberammergau. (BB,D) DAY 4:. You have the best DAY 5: VIENNA. Depart for Salzburg where you enjoy an in-depth sightseeing tour with a local guide. Drive to Vienna for your Dine around evening. (BB,DA) DAY 6: VIENNA SIGHTSEEING. Join a local guide for a tour of the glorious Schönbrunn Palace and the Ring Road. (BB) DAY 7: VIENNA ST VEIT. Take a delightful drive through undiscovered. (BB,D) DAY 8: ST VEIT BOLZANO. Witness the glorious scenery of the Dolomites.Travel via the ski resort of Cortina d Ampezzo to Bolzano. (BB,D) DAY 9: BOLZANO ST MORITZ. Drive along the beautiful Engadine Valley to the fashionable ski resort of St Moritz. (BB,D) DAY 10: ST MORITZ. Follow part of the Glacier Express route amid spectacular scenery. Journey into Liechtenstein before continuing to Lucerne where you ascend Mount Pilatus by cog-wheel train and cable-car. (BB,D) DAY 11: SIGHTSEEING. See Lucerne s sorrowful sculpture of the dying lion, then stroll across the Chapel Bridge to the Jesuit Church. (BB) DAY 12: ZURICH AIRPORT. Your tour comes to an end after breakfast. (BB) Tour O927 Tour Land Sat 15 May - Wed 26 May $5465 Thu 20 May - Mon 31 May $5465 Sat 22 May - Wed 02 Jun $5465 Thu 27 May - Mon 07 Jun $5465 Sat 29 May - Wed 09 Jun $5465 Thu 03 Jun - Mon 14 Jun $5465 Sat 05 Jun - Wed 16 Jun $5465 Thu 10 Jun - Mon 21 Jun $5465 Sat 12 Jun - Wed 23 Jun $5465 Thu 17 Jun - Mon 28 Jun $5465 Sat 19 Jun - Wed 30 Jun $5465 Thu 24 Jun - Mon 05 Jul $5465 Sat 26 Jun - Wed 07 Jul $5465 Thu 01 Jul - Mon 12 Jul $5465 Sat 03 Jul - Wed 14 Jul $5465 Thu 08 Jul - Mon 19 Jul $5465 Sat 10 Jul - Wed 21 Jul $5465 Thu 15 Jul - Mon 26 Jul $5465 Sat 17 Jul - Wed 28 Jul $5465 Thu 22 Jul - Mon 02 Aug $5465 Sat 24 Jul - Wed 04 Aug $5465 Thu 29 Jul - Mon 09 Aug $5465 Sat 31 Jul - Wed 11 Aug $5465 Thu 05 Aug - Mon 16 Aug $5465 Sat 07 Aug - Wed 18 Aug $5465 Thu 12 Aug - Mon 23 Aug $5465 Sat 14 Aug - Wed 25 Aug $5465 Thu 19 Aug - Mon 30 Aug $5465 Sat 21 Aug - Wed 01 Sep $5465 Thu 26 Aug - Mon 06 Sep $5465 Sat 28 Aug - Wed 08 Sep $5465 Thu 02 Sep - Mon 13 Sep $5465 Sat 04 Sep - Wed 15 Sep $5465 Thu 09 Sep - Mon 20 Sep $5605 Sat 11 Sep - Wed 22 Sep $5605 Thu 16 Sep - Mon 27 Sep $5605 Sat 18 Sep - Wed 29 Sep $5605 Thu 23 Sep - Mon 04 Oct $5605 Sat 25 Sep - Wed 06 Oct $5605 Thu 30 Sep - Mon 11 Oct $5605 Single Room Supplement 15 May - 4 Sep $870 p.p. 9 Sep - 30 Sep $1010 p.p. $90 p.p. YoungTraveller DiscountSave up to $400 p.p. 12mths $400 10mths $300 6mths $200 Accommodation and tickets to the Passion Play are always in great demand and are often sold out years in advance. Don't be disappointed contact your local Travel Agent and book now as seats are filling fast. Are you travelling with your family or as part of a group? There are generous discounts for 5 or more people travelling together^. In fact, all of Insight s Savings and Discounts are available on the tour portion of your package^. See back page or contact your local Travel Agent for more details. Why not combine your visit to the Passion Play with a tour of the Holy Land? Only Insight can take care of all your requirements with an unrivalled choice of unbeatable itineraries in both areas. See our Ancient Civilizations brochure for examples of our tours to Israel, Egypt, Turkey and Jordan. Important Information: Itineraries and tour content mentioned in this Oberammergau Preview are based on tours featured in Insight s 2009 Premium Europe and Britain brochure. Please refer to this brochure for further details of your chosen itineraries. However, items such as, but not limited to, hotels, meals, sightseeing inclusions, tour itineraries, transfers and transportation, are all subject to change. The exact final composition of your tour will be published in Insight s 2010 Premium Europe and Britain brochure, which will be released in October Prices : The prices shown in this brochure are not final and are subject to change. The cost of your tour will be confirmed in Insight s 2010 Premium Europe and Britain brochure, due to be released in October However once you have paid your deposits, as detailed below, your total tour price will be guaranteed. Deposits: For bookings made prior to 30 September 2009 an initial non refundable deposit of A$425 is required, followed by a further payment of A$1675 by the 30th September. For bookings made after 1st October 2009, a non refundable deposit of A$2100 is required. Final tour payment must be completed 90 days prior to departure. Any bookings made less than 90 days before departure require full payment at time of booking. Cancellation Fees: For cancellations made prior to September 30th 2009A$375 per person; for cancellations made from October 1st 2009 to January A$850 per person; for cancellations made after February 1st 2010 and more than 90 days prior to departure 100% of the deposits paid, between 89 to 60 days prior to departure 80% of the total tour price and from 59 days to actual day of departure 100% of the total tour price. Gold Seal Protection is available at $89 per person payable with deposit only (excludes Oberammergau) ^Insight s Savings and Discounts do not apply to the Oberammergau portion of your tour. Single & Triple rooms are on a request basis and are not available in Oberammergau.The supplements and reductions shown do not apply to the Oberammergau portion of the tour. 7

8 Great Savings and Discounts EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT Save up to 10% Insight s most popular tours fill very quickly. Don t be disappointed, book early! You ll be assured of the tours you want, and the earlier you pay, the more you SAVE! Here s how... Pay in full 12 MONTHS prior to your tour departure date and SAVE UP TO 10% Pay in full 10 MONTHS prior to your tour departure date and SAVE UP TO 7.5% Pay in full 6 MONTHS prior to your tour departure date and SAVE UP TO 5% Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. This discount only applies to tours that feature the in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you can SAVE. See our 2009 Premium Brochure for our full range of tours. TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT When three people travel together and share one room, each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. Please note: Triple rooms are not available for the Oberammergau portion of the tour and guests will be accommodated in twin share rooms with other tour members for the one or two night stay. This discount only applies to tours featuring the in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you SAVE on your chosen tour. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.this discount cannot be combined with our Friends & Family Discount. See our 2009 Premium Brochure for our full range of tours. FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING Save up to 5% off your next tour In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all travelled guests automatic membership into our Club Bon Voyage, as well as up to 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. You will need to travel within the next two years. So act NOW and take full advantage of this great offer. Enrolment forms and discount vouchers are available from your Tour Director. Insight s Club Bon Voyage and Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Friends & Family Discount. Does not apply to additional accommodation, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris and Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome. See our 2009 Premium Brochure for our full range of tours. FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNTS Save up to 5% for 5-8 passengers Why not share your Insight tour experience with your friends and family and save money! If 5-8 passengers book together we offer a discount of up to 5%. Further savings are available for 9 or more passengers! This discount cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller or Young Traveller Discounts. To qualify, the names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises. See our 2009 Premium Brochure for our full range of tours. EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS Save up to 5% on your 2nd tour Book two Insight vacations, each 8 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of up to 5% off the cheaper of the two tours. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your Travel Agent for suggestions! Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean cruises. See our 2009 Premium Brochure for our full range of tours. SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING Save with insight S Room mate matching For people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: Single rooms are not available for the Oberammergau portion of the tour and guests will be accommodated in twin share rooms with other tour members for the one or two night stay. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Irish Elegance, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises. See our 2009 Premium Brochure for our full range of tours. CONTACT YOUR EXPERT TRAVEL AGENT WHO WILL HELP YOU MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE YOUNG TRAVELLER SAVINGS 5-17 year-olds Save up to 10% Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). Children under 5 years old are NOT accepted on any escorted tour. This discount cannot be combined with our Friends & Family Discount. This discount applies to the Land-only portion of your tour. This discount only applies to tours that feature the YoungTraveller Discount in the price panel on the itinerary pages. Check your chosen tours now to see how much you can SAVE. See our 2009 Premium Brochure for our full range of tours. Note: For full details of all the above discounts, booking conditions and insurance plans, please see the Insight 2009 Premium brochure. 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