PILGRIMAGE TO GERMANY, AUSTRIA & SWITZERLANDIncluding the Passion Play in Oberammergau
September 16‐26, 2020
with
Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr
I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1 ‐ Sep. 16: Depart USAOur pilgrimage begins today as we depart on our overnightflight to Munich, Germany. Meals and drinks served aloft.
Day 2 ‐ Sep. 17: Arrive MunichUpon arrival in Munich we will be met by our local tourmanager and then proceed to a local church for Mass.After Mass we will continue on to our hotel for check‐in.The remainder of the day will be free.
Day 3 ‐ Sep. 18: MunichToday we will enjoy a full day tour of Munich includingvisits to the Burgersaal, the Michaelskirche, theFrauenkirche where we will celebrate Mass, theMarienplatz with its famous Rathaus‐Glockenspiel clock,the festive Hofbrauhaus beer hall where we will have lunchand Nymphenburg Palace which was the summer home ofthe Bavarian monarchs.
Day 4 ‐ Sep. 19: Munich / SalzburgDepart Munich and drive to the Shrine of Our Lady ofAltotting, also known as the Chapel of Grace, which is theoldest Marian shrine in Germany. The shrine became apopular pilgrim destination in 1489 after a young boy whohad drowned had a miraculous recovery after his motherlaid his body before a statue of the Virgin Mary and prayedfor a miracle. After Mass in Altotting we will drive to thenearby town of Marktl am Inn which is the birthplace ofPope Benedict XVI. Here we will visit St. Oswald Churchwhere Pope Benedict XVI was baptized and his birthplacewhich is now a museum. We will then cross the border intoAustria and proceed to Salzburg and check‐in at our hotel.
Day 5 ‐ Sep. 20: SalzburgThis morning we will stroll through the heart of oldSalzburg and visit Mozart's birthplace, the famous HorseFountain, the Hohen Salzburg Fortress and the modernFestival Hall. Visit the religious heritage of this townincluding Nonnberg Convent which was founded by St.
Rupert in the 8th Century and is the oldest nunnery inexistence, and the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter whichwas also founded by St. Rupert and where we willcelebrate Mass. Later this afternoon we will visit thebeautiful gardens of Hellbrunn Palace, a 17th Centurycastle known primarily for its trick fountains that sprayunsuspecting walkers with water.
Day 6 ‐ Sep. 21: Salzburg / OberammergauAfter Mass at the 17th century Cathedral this morning wewill depart Salzburg and drive to the picturesque town ofBerchtesgaden located in the southeast corner of Bavariajust across the border from Austria. After a briefexploration of the town we will visit the Eagle’s Nest, AdolfHitler’s infamous mountaintop retreat. See where Hitlerentertained dignitaries, view the hall where weddings andconferences were staged, and explore the terrace toadmire the spectacular Alpine views. We will then continueon to the village of Oberammergau, home to the worldfamous Passion Play where we will check‐in at our hotel.
Day 7 ‐ Sep. 22: OberammergauToday will be the highlight of our tour as we witness theworld famous Passion Play, performed by the local people
of Oberammergau. The story of Oberammergau is one offaith and began with a miracle. In the 1600’s the “BlackPlague” swept through Europe, striking down one in everythree people and leaving in its wake, misery, panic anddeath. The people of Oberammergau prayed to be spared,vowing that they would present a play depicting the Lifeand Passion of Jesus Christ every 10 years. True to theirword, the villagers presented their Passion Play in 1634 andhave kept their pledge, the routine of plays only havingbeen interrupted by two World Wars.
Day 8 ‐ Sep. 23: Oberammergau / LindauThis morning we will depart Oberammergau and drive toSteingaden to visit and celebrate Mass at the Wieskirche(Church in the Meadow) which is also called the Church ofScourged Redeemer and is considered to be the mostbeautiful Rococo church in Europe. Then continue on toNeuschwanstein Castle to see the most famous of thefairytale castles built by King Ludwig II. Drive on to Lindauwhich is located on beautiful Lake Constance for overnight.
Day 9 ‐ Sep. 24: Lindau / LucerneThis morning enjoy a brief tour of Lindau including thelighthouse and Bavarian Lion sculpture, the Old Town andSt. Peter’s Church and Lindau Abbey. We will then departLindau and drive across the German‐Swiss border to theBenedictine Monastery of Einsiedeln whose name derivesfrom the German word Einsiedler, or hermits. Among thesewas the famous Meinrad who, in the early 9th century,retired to the forest with a little statue of the Madonnawhich was given to him by a local abbess. Meinrad waskilled by robbers who were then eventually brought tojustice for their crime. Since the early 10th century,Einsiedeln has remained a place of fervent pilgrimage. Wewill celebrate Mass at the Monastery, which is situatedamidst green pastures and dense forests with some of thecountry’s most beautiful scenery. Continue our drive westto the beautiful town of Lucerne for check‐in at our hotel.
Day 10 ‐ Sep. 25: LucerneThis morning we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the
medieval city center with its historical and picturesque oldhouses, churches, world‐famous wooden bridges, towers,fountains and narrow streets. We will see Spreuer Bridge,Chapel Bridge, the Jesuitenkirche where we will celebrateMass, the Hofkirche, the Franziskanerkirche, the LionMonument and Town Hall. Then relax and enjoy a pleasantboat cruise on Lake Lucerne while passing picturesquevillages and stately villas. This evening enjoy a farewelldinner at a local restaurant.
Day 11 ‐ Sep. 26: Lucerne / Zurich / USAThis morning transfer to Zurich Airport to catch our returnflight home.
LAND‐ONLY PILGRIMAGE COST
$3,295.00*per person/double occupancy
•For single occupancy please add $924.00.
This price includes: a Accommodation for 9 nights in 4 star/superior 4
star hotels in Munich, Oberammergau, Lindauand the Lucerne area and at a 5 star hotel inSalzburg
a All hotel taxes a Breakfast and dinner daily a One lunch at the Hofbrauhaus in Munich a Land transportation by deluxe motorcoach a All transfers and baggage handling at hotels a Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees a Tickets to the Passion Play in Oberammergau a Professional tour manager in Europe from arrival
until departure a Daily Mass
* The land‐only rate quoted above does not includeinternational airfare. The estimated cost for roundtripeconomy class airfare from Cincinnati will be approximately$1,400.00‐$1,600.00 per person. The final trip cost includingairfare will be available by the beginning of November oncethe airfares are published by the airlines and flights becomeavailable for booking.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS
Reservations and Payment: Please complete the attached ReservationApplication and return it with your nonrefundable deposit of $1,000.00 perperson no later than October 4, 2019. Reservations received after October 4,2019 are strictly subject to availability. Final payment is due March 2, 2020.Payment is accepted in the form of a personal check, cashier’s check, wiretransfer, or money order.
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Archdiocese of CincinnatiPilgrimage to Germany, Austria & Switzerland including the Passion Play in Oberammergau
September 16‐26, 2020Group Reference Number: 200916A
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