From May 16 to October 4, 2020, the villagers of Oberammergau in Bavaria will once again perform their renowned Passion Play, a tradition which goes back to 1634.
The performance, which involves more than 2,000 villagers, a full orchestra and a vast stage, takes place every ten years and commemorates Christ’s journey into Jerusalem, his death and resurrection.
The remaining Oberammergau departures are:
• June 17 , July 17 and August 26, 2020: an eight-day itinerary starting with a six-day Danube cruise from Budapest to Passau visiting Bratislava, Vienna and Melk. Guests will then transfer to Oberammergau for a two-night stay during which they’ll enjoy the best orchestra seats for a performance of the spectacular Passion Play as well as a meal during the interval.
• July 20 and August 19, 2020: an eight-day itinerary starting with a two-night stay in Oberammergau during which guests will enjoy the best orchestra seats for a performance of the spectacular Passion Play as well as a meal during the interval. They will then transfer to Passau for a six-day cruise to Budapest calling in Vienna and Esztergom.
The cruise takes place on the premium-rated MS Symphonie with cruise only prices starting from £2,102 per person for the six-day Danube cruise with all meals, drinks and port fees, two nights in Oberammergau and orchestra seat tickets to the Passion Play.
