ITINERARY
Sunday, September 14th
Today begins our quilting adventure with an overnight flight from Chicago, O’hare to Munich, Germany. During our evening flight, dinner will be served on-board the plane. D
Monday, September 15th
This morning we will be served a breakfast snack on-board the plane before our arrival into the Munich Airport. Upon arrival, we will collect our luggage, pass through customs and be met by our motor coach driver who will take us to the charming, picturesque town of RUHPOLDING, Germany. This ride will take us approximately 3.5 hours, and we will be stopping for a lunch along the way. Upon arrival in Ruhpolding we will check into our charming four-star hotel, the Hotel Zur Post (www.Hotel-Post-Rhupolding.de). We will take a leisurely stroll through this Hansel and Gretel-like village and become acquainted with our local surroundings. Tonight, we will all enjoy a “welcome dinner” at the hotel hosted by Alex Hueneberg. There will be an opportunity to meet everyone who is participating on our tour and find out more about them. B, D
Tuesday, September 16th
This morning, following breakfast, we board our motor coach and drive to Lake Chiemsee, home to the Herrenchiemsee Castle. This castle was built by King Ludwig II, whose intent was to duplicate an exact replica of the Palace of Versailles in France. Unfortunately, funds ran out and he was only able to build the central portion. Nonetheless, this extraordinary place is quite impressive. There will be an opportunity to enjoy lunch on your own before we will drive back to Ruhpolding in the middle of the afternoon. The evening is free for you to enjoy on your own. B
Wednesday, September 17th
Following an early breakfast this morning, we will drive to the beautiful city of SALZBURG. We will be met by a local guide who will provide an informative sightseeing tour, which includes Mozart’s birthplace and familiar locations from the movie “The Sound of Music.” We will drive back to Ruhpolding in the early evening where the remainder of the night is at your leisure. B
Thursday, September 18th
This morning, following breakfast, we will drive to the town of BERCHTESGADEN. Here we will take a tour of the “Eagle’s Nest,” the mountain-top teahouse getaway used by Adolf Hitler. Don’t forget to bring your cameras, because we’ll see spectacular views of the Bavarian Alps, some of the best on our entire trip. We’ll return back to Ruhpolding later in the day. Tonight we will all enjoy dinner all together back at our hotel. B, D
Friday, September 19th
Today is a full day of leisure. From spa treatments to hikes into the mountains, the Rupholding area will provide opportunities to have fun and relax. B
Saturday, September 20th
Today, following breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and drive to the charming village of OBERAMMERGAU, located south of Munich. This is the stage for the world-famous Passion Play. The story dates back to the year 1633 when the black plague snatched away most of the inhabitants of this tiny mountain village. The residents took an oath they would stage a performance of the ‘Passion of Christ’ every ten years if the plague vanished. And it did. From 1634, the residents of Oberammergau have fulfilled their promise and have performed the Passion Play every ten years right up to the present day. We will have time on our own, to shop at the special wood carving shops, take a leisurely stroll through the village and see the hand-painted frescoes on the buildings and homes, enjoy a delightful lunch and tour the Passion Play House. Later in the afternoon, we will board our motor coach and drive to our first-class hotel, located in the central part of Munich. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure. B
Sunday, September 21st
Today our entire group will participate in one of the most exciting events in all of Germany- OKTOBERFEST! In the morning, following breakfast, we will begin our day with a Panoramic tour of the city of Munich, and a local guide will join us to explain all the exciting things we wills see on our morning tour. In the later part of the afternoon we will visit the Oktoberfest fair grounds and enjoy all the excitement of this special event. We will have dinner in one of the giant beer tents that holds up to 5000 people! There will be lots of music, dancing, singing and fun, and did I happen to mention you’ll be able to enjoy a stein or two of German beer! If you don’t like beer, not to worry, soft drinks are available. No question, it will be a day you’ll never forget. We’ll stagger back to our motor coach and drive back to our hotel. B, L
Monday, September 22nd
Today, following breakfast, we will visit one of the most photographed structures in all of Germany, Neuschwanstein Castle, once the residence of King Ludwig II. This famous Castle was the model used to build Cinderella’s Castle at Disneyland. We will return back to our hotel. Tonight we will all enjoy a “farewell dinner” in one of the local restaurants in town and recap the exciting time we shared together. B, D
Monday, September 22nd
This morning, following breakfast, we will pack our luggage and say goodbye to Munich, as we drive to the Munich Airport for our flight back to CHICAGO. Lunch will be served on-board the plane. We will arrive at O’Hare Airport in Chicago late in the afternoon, where our adventure will come to an end. B, L
Without doubt, this adventure in Germany, Bavaria, and Austria, will provide memories of the smiles and charm of the people we met, the spectacular scenery and sightseeing we experienced, the unique shopping opportunities in big cities and small villages and of course all the excitement of Oktoberfest.
This itinerary, pricing and escorts are subject to change. Insurance is available and highly recommended. Space is limited to 45 participants only and based on first come, first served. Single rates are available upon request. Please consult the Terms and Conditions located on our website, as they apply once the first deposit is received.
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