Austria & Germany Tours

The history of the Oberammergau Passion Play dates back to the middle of the Thirty Years War. In 1633, after months of suffering from the Bubonic Plague, the people of Oberammergau took a vow to perform the “Play of the Suffering, Dying and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ” every ten years if they were spared. Miraculously from that point on they all survived and true to their promise, the first performance was in 1634. This simple performance was held in a meadow and acted by the villagers. After 1674 they decided to change the date, so as to fall every ten years beginning in 1680. The only time it was not performed, was during World War II. This time the play will open on May 16, 2020 and ends on October 4, 2040.

This tour not only includes fantastic seats for the Play, but also these highlights:

Tour of Berlin

Luther’s home in Wittenberg

St. Mary’s and Castle Church, Wittenberg

Luther’s Birthplace in Eisleben

The Augustinian Monastery in Erfurt

Wartburg Castle

A Rhine cruise from St. Goar to Rudesheim

Site of the “Diet of Worms”

Wine tasting meal in a family-owned winery

Heidelberg Castle

Medieval Rothenburg

City tour of Munich

The splendors of musical Austria - Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Gluck, Brahms, Hugo Wolf, Bruckner, Mahler, Johann Strauss...

Prague – also known as the Golden City, the city of one hundred-towers and the Jerusalem of Europe, the Czech capital is also justifiably considered to be one of the forerunners of the Lutheran Reformation...

For the spiritual, this tour includes the 'once a decade' special event, the Oberammergau Passion Play held mid the stunning scenery of the Bavarian Alps. Certainly a once in a lifetime experience!

Here are lands of fairy-tale castles (some that inspired Walt Disney,) ancient mediaeval cities, cow bells, stunning countryside and scenery. The land is dotted with impossibly pretty villages, every one a picture postcard image or chocolate box picture. Here we have a living culture, history, both ancient and modern and many poignant spiritual locations.

For the spiritual, this tour includes the 'once a decade' special event, the Oberammergau Passion Play held mid the stunning scenery of the Bavarian Alps. Certainly a once in a lifetime experience!

The splendors of Vienna and Salzburg

Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Gluck, Brahms, Hugo Wolf, Bruckner, Mahler, Johann Strauss...

For the spiritual, this tour includes the 'once a decade' special event, the Oberammergau Passion Play held mid the stunning scenery of the Bavarian Alps. Certainly a once in a lifetime experience!

Here are lands of fairy-tale castles (some that inspired Walt Disney,) ancient mediaeval cities, cow bells, stunning countryside and scenery. The land is dotted with impossibly pretty villages, every one a picture postcard image or chocolate box picture. Here we have a living culture, history, both ancient and modern and many poignant spiritual locations.

For the spiritual, this tour includes the 'once a decade' special event, the Oberammergau Passion Play held mid the stunning scenery of the Bavarian Alps. Certainly a once in a lifetime experience!

Italy is a country high on everybody's 'must see' list, here is a place that has been attracting tourists since at least the 15th century (and we don't include the various conquering invaders!) The traditional 'Grand Tour' of Europe was incomplete without time spent studying in one of the great renaissance cities.

This tour encompasses the traditional great sights. How could one not visit Italy and see classical Rome, the treasures of Florence, the fashion capital Milan or the Assisi of St Francis. In addition to visiting these major iconic sights, get more in depth and experience the local towns, villages and amazing cuisine. This is a tour designed to introduce you to Italy's magnificent culture, history and natural beauties. Also, subject to availability, can include a Papal Audience in Vatican City.

For the spiritual, this tour includes the 'once a decade' special event, the Oberammergau Passion Play held mid the stunning scenery of the Bavarian Alps. Certainly a once in a lifetime experience!