May 7 - 13, 2022

Almost 400 years ago, the village of Oberammergau in Germany made a promise to reenact the resurrection of Christ in a passion play. The next performance is in 2022 and we can’t wait to explore with you. Join your fellow like-minded adventures on the trip of a lifetime and let us handle all the details

​Duration
7 days

​Meals
10 Meals

Your Itinerary

DAY 1 - ARRIVE ▶ MUNICH
Your adventure will start in Munich with an orientation tour of the city and a chance to dress like the locals in an authentic dirndl or lederhosen. Then once you’re acquainted, recoup with your group over a nice welcome dinner.
Meal: Dinner

​DAY 2 - MUNICH ▶ OBERAMMERGAU
Enjoy the life-changing tradition of the world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play an experience that has been highly sought after since 1634 and only occurs once every decade.
Meal: Breakfast

​DAY 3 - OBERAMMERGAU ▶ HOPFGARTEN
See the home of the 1936 winter Olympics en route to our exclusive Austrian Gasthof. Choose from a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, biking and whitewater rafting through the Alps.​
​Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

​DAY 4 - HOPFGARTEN
Soak up the beautiful mountain views that surround you as you take a gondola ride up the mountain (and if you’re brave you can paraglide back down). End with a tasty group BBQ in our own backyard.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

​DAY 5 - HOPFGARTEN ▶ BLACK FOREST
Travel into Switzerland and stop at the magnificent Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen before journeying back to Germany and onto Lake Titisee in the Black Forest. Tonight we’ll host another delicious dinner for your group.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

​DAY 6 - HOPFGARTEN ▶ HEIDELBERG 
Cross the border into France to visit a unique region that has been conquered and claimed back and forth by the French and the Germans since the 1600’s. Then it’s on to the University town of Heidelberg with free time to explore.
​Meals: Breakfast

​DAY 7 - FRANKFURT ▶ DEPARTURE
Time to say ‘Auf Wiedersehen!’ to your travel buddies as we drop your group off
at the Frankfurt airport. Make sure to swap contact details so you can start arranging your next trip!
Meals: Breakfast

GCU's Journey to Oberammergau
with Oberammergau

May 7 - 13, 2022

Your Vacation Includes

  • 06 nights of Superior Tourist Class Hotels accommodation
  • 10 included meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners
  • Transportation to and from the airport
  • Airport Transfers
  • Expert Trip Manager
  • Professional Driver
  • Lifelong Memories
  • Youth Day Ticket to the Passion Play (up to 28 years old)

Exclusive Experiences

  • Entrance Ticket to the Youth Day Performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play

Group Terms

  • ​1 FREE seat for every 10 paid passenger
  • Minimum of 30 passengers to operate

    Space is limited
    To book, contact GCUHonors@gcu.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS OBERAMMERGAU?
Almost 400 years ago, the village of Oberammergau in Germany made a promise to reenact the resurrection of Christ in a Passion Play; sharing the story of Jesus throughout the generations.

WHEN IS THIS PASSION PLAY?
While the performance had to be postponed in 2020, the ritual is scheduled to take place again in 2022 and we want to take you there.

WHY TRAVEL WITH CONTIKI?
Explore with like-minded adventurers just like you and let us handle all the details. From accommodation, to transportation, to exclusive rates on tickets, we’ll make your vacation filled with fun & hassle-free.

PRICING

$1499
per person based on double occupancy 
Upgrade to a Single Room: +$499.00
All rates are quoted in USD.