Oberammergau and the Austrian Tyrol

Price for Visually Impaired: £1230  |  Fully booked – join the reserve list for this holiday

Price for Sighted Guide: £875  |  Fully booked – join the reserve list for this holiday

Meeting point: London Heathrow Airport

A spectacular Passion Play has been held in the mountain village of Oberammergau in Bavaria every ten years since 1633, when the villagers of Oberammergau vowed that if they were spared from the plague that ravaged their village they would perform a play depicting the Passion of Christ from his entry into Jerusalem to his death and resurrection.

The Passion Play will be performed for the 41st time in 2010 by amateur actors born, or living in, Oberammergau. Over 2000 people, nearly half the population of the town, are involved in the play each decade. The script has changed little over the years and the music and choral performances, composed by Rochus Dedler between 1811 and 1820, are still used along with some contemporary additions by Markus Zwink.

Prior to the performance we can enjoy five nights in the Austrian Tyrol with opportunities to visit the historic Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck, Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and Tratzberg Castle, one of the most beautiful and spectacular castles in Europe. The trip culminates in a two night stay in Bavaria for the awe inspiring Passion Play.

Guide dog information

There is currently only one airline travelling to this destination that is approved for travel with guide dogs. Nearer the time we will provide further information as to the suitability of this holiday for guide dogs.

More information on taking your guide dog on holiday

What's included

• Vitalise Holidays Representative
• Tour guide
• Return air travel
• Executive coach travel
• Six nights half-board accommodation
• One night full-board accommodation
• Entrance to the Oberammergau Passion Play
• Full day guided tour of Salzburg
• Visits to Kitzbuhel, Tratzberg Castle and Pertisau
• Full day visit to Innsbruck

What's not included

• Lunches (except on day of Passion Play)
• Optional excursions and entrance fees