“What makes this performance so extraordinary is how the Stage truly comes alive! Not only in the decoration of the Set and the performance of the Actors, but with real animals and birds playing under the open sky. There are thirty-six (36) main actors who are dressed in white costumes, with their supporting cast dressed in greyish blue. The actors do not wear makeup, as that is their natural hair. Every scene is real, and live, so for example: the actor who is tied to the cross has to stay in that position for more than one (1) hour In between each scene, there are “Living Tableaus”, where the live actors perform intricate sets of the Old Testament. You can never describe the feeling you get, as you see these stories being performed right in front of you”.
11 Day Pilgrimage to Poland, Czech Republic & Germany with Passion Play
Join Rev. Christian Hoang Bui
for an 11 Day Pilgrimage to Poland, Czech Republic & Germany
Passion Play in Oberammergau
September 23 – October 3, 2022
For more information:
1-844-400-9559 info@nativitypilgrimage.com
• Round Trip Airfare.
• All airport taxes & Fuel SURCHARGES!
• First class Hotels.
• Transfers as per itinerary.
• Breakfast and Dinner Daily.
• Professional local Catholic guide(s).
• Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itnerary.
• Daily Masses.
• Passion Play Package
• The Group Protection Plan.
• Lunches.
• Optional Group Deluxe Protection Plan (offering benefits for Trip Cancellation and more!).
• Tips.
• Items of a personal nature.
- Capital: Berlin
- Language: German
- Population: 81 million
- Time Zone: EST plus 6 hours
- Currency: Euro (EUR or €)
- Electricity: 230V. 50Hz
For information
call us at 1(832) 406-7050
1
DEPARTURE USA
Today: Your pilgrimage begins today as you depart on your flight to Poland. Meals and drinks served aloft.
2
WARSAW ARRIVAL
Today: Upon arrival in Warsaw Airport you will be greeted by your tour guide and driver. You will have a panoramic tour of Warsaw. Warsaw, is the capital and largest city of Poland and is located on the Vistula River. It is also known as the “phoenix city” because it has survived so many wars throughout its history. Enjoy panoramic tour on the way to your hotel. Check into hotel upon arrival.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
3
WARSAW / CZESTOCHOWA / KRAKOW
Today: We travel to Czestochowa. Visit Jasna Gora Monastery, the most important place of religious worship in the Polish Catholic world. The site dates from the 14th century. Celebrate Mass at one of the chapels. Continue to Krakow. Check-in at the hotel.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
4
KRAKOW: VISIT OF THE CITY
Today: We visit Krakow, the medieval capital of Poland and one of the great cities of Europe, rich in culture and history, where Pope John Paul II had served as bishop for twenty years, before his election to the papacy. We continue to Krakow’s Old Town. Walk Kanonicza Street where Pope John Paul II resided while living in Krakow and the Collegium Maius (courtyard only) where he was a student. Explore the main Market Square, the Church of St. Mary, Cloth Hall, and the City Hall Tower. Celebrate Mass at St. Mary’s church. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore on your own.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
5
KRAKOW / DIVINE MERCY / WADOWICE / KRAKOW
Today: Drive to Divine Mercy Shrine in Lagiewniki, where Saint Faustina, the Apostle of Divine Mercy, lived and died. Enjoy a talk given by one of the nuns. Celebrate Mass at one of the chapels and have time for personal meditation and prayer. Next, visit to the “Have No Fear” Center of John Paul II, where we pray for the intercession of Pope Saint John Paul II. After, we continue on to Wadowice, the birthplace of Pope Saint John Paul II. The childhood home of the Wojtyla family is now a museum, displaying many interesting curios from the Pope’s life. A visit here provides an entertaining, anecdotal panorama of the humble life of one of the greatest figures of the 20th century. Visit nearby parish church, which the young Wojtyla attended. Return to hotel in Krakow.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
6
KRAKOW / BRNO / PRAGUE
Today: After breakfast, we depart Krakow to Prague. We stop in Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic. After a brief city tour, we visit the Capuchin Church of St. Peter and Paul, where we celebrate Mass. Back on our motor coach, we make our way to Prague, one of the most beautifully preserved cities in Europe. We check-in to our hotel.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
7
PRAGUE
Today: After breakfast, enjoy guided tour of Prague, including Hradcany district with a visit of the Royal Castle and St. George’s Basilica, the oldest surviving church structure within the Castle. We also visit the Golden Lane, an ancient street of 11 historic houses within the Prague Castle complex. Celebrate Mass at the Church of Our Lady Victorious where we see the famous statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague. After lunch, we will cross the Charles Bridge to visit the Old Town, which is considered to be one of the best-preserved historical cities in Europe. We visit the Old Town Square, the Town Hall with its famous Astronomical Clock which comes alive when the hour strikes and the twelve disciples appear to bless the crowd and visit the Church of Our Lady before Týn. The rest of the day at your leisure.
Evening: Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
8
PRAGUE / ALTOTTING / OBERAMMERGAU
Today: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Depart Prague for Oberammergau. Stop in Alotting where we visit the Gnadenkappelle “Grace Chapel” housing the statue of the smiling Madonna of Altotting. Celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Altotting. Continue to the charming town of Oberammergau. The story of Oberammergau is one of faith and began with a miracle. In the 1600’s “The Black Plague” swept through Europe, striking down one in every three people and leaving in its wake, misery, panic and death. The people of Oberammergau prayed to be spared, vowing that they would present a play depicting the Life and Passion of Jesus Christ every 10 years. True to their word, the villagers presented their Passion Play in 1634 and have kept their pledge, the routine of plays only having been interrupted by the two World Wars.
Overnight at the hotel in Oberammergau or vicinity.
9
OBERAMMERGAU / ETTAL ABBEY / PASSION PLAY
Today: Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Ettal Abbey, a beautiful Benedictine Abbey founded in 1313. When the monastery was founded in the 14th century, Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian intended to set up a knight’s convent within the monastery walls. Today, Kloster Ettal remains a working Benedictine monastery. The boarding school, in the tradition of the Knights Academy, specializes in humanities and languages. With a community of more than 50 monks, the monastery helps support itself with delicious beer from its brewery and its famous liqueur. Celebrate Mass at the Abbey. Light lunch at the local restaurant (included on this day).
Enjoy the Passion Play performance:
• 14:30 – 1st part of the Passion Play
• 17:00 – break
• 3-course dinner during the break
• 20:00 – 22:30 – 2nd part of the Passion Play
• Overnight in Oberammergau or vicinity.
10
OBERAMMERGAU / MUNICH
Today: Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Depart Oberammergau towards Munich Celebrate Mass at Asamkirche upon arrival. Meet the local guide and start city tour of Munich. Visit the Marienplatz with its world famous “Glockenspiel’; the twin-towered Frauenkirche (the Church of Our Lady), which serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Munich. The Cathedral is widely considered a symbol of Munich.
Evening: Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at your hotel.
11
MUNICH DEPARTURE
Today: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Depart to Munich Airport to take your flight back home.
THE TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
Air Transportation Economy classes and Round Trip airfares are based at the time of the reservation, Rates and Times are subject to change without notice.
Airfares once issued ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, NON –TRANSFERABLE AND
CAN’T BE USED TOWARDS FUTURE TRAVEL.
Land Transportation. All land transportation as described in the itinerary will be by Deluxe Motor Coach, some may be equipped with WI-FI service.
Hotels. First-class Hotels (Hotel rooms are double occupancy (2 people per
room with private bath).
Porterage at the hotels.
Single Room. There is an additional cost per person specified on the registration form. Single rooms are limited and will be awarded on a first come first serve basis. (Neither Nativity Pilgrimage nor the trip coordinator are responsible in providing a roommate).
Meal Plan. The meal plan offers 2 meals per day and consists of both breakfast and dinner. You are responsible for your lunch.
Baggage. Nativity Pilgrimage limits all passengers to 1 piece of checked luggage and 1 carry-on. (All passengers should check with the airline’s carriers for up-to-date baggage weight and dimensions).
Airport Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and Security Fees.
Daily Masses.
Passion Play Package.
Protection Plan during the trip.
THE TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Expenses for passports or any additional documents that may be required. Personal Articles Laundry, wines, liquors, mineral water, tea, coffee and other beverages, food that is not on the menus of your included meal package, and any additional luggage. Any sightseeing, other services, or personal items that are not specifically mentioned as being included in the itinerary.
Tips.
Lunch.
Cancellation Protection Plan not included and is highly recommended at
time of registration.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 per person is required at time of booking. No reservation will be processed without a deposit. Final payment is due 90 days prior to your departure date. Registrations received late within 60 days of departure will require Payment In Full. No deposits will be accepted at this time. We do not accept payments by credit card for deposits.
WE ACCEPT CASH, CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS AND MAJOR CREDIT CARDS.
THERE IS AN EXTRA 3% CHARGE FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ON THE
BALANCE.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
NO REFUNDS –UNLESS YOU PURCHASED A TRIP CANCELLATION PLAN.
YOUR CANCELLATION NOTICE SHOULD BE IN WRITING, AND SUBMITTED TO OUR OFFICE.
NATIVITY PILGRIMAGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REFUNDING MONEY FOR ANY REASON.
PROTECT YOUR TRIP:
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TRIP CANCELLATION PROTECTION PLAN- GROUP DELUXE.
A FORM IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE WITH MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PLAN AND THE COST.
RESPONSIBILITY
Nativity Pilgrimage, Inc. and their agents assume no liability or responsibility in regards to travel in any form for any injuries or loss of property, accidents, delays, changes in schedule or itinerary, incidental damages or any irregular circumstances. This would include but not limited to default or omission by any third party providing services or facilities related to and/or included in the tour or any part thereof.
The IATA carriers, steamship firms and other transportation companies, whose services are featured in these tours, are not to be held responsible or accountable for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on board their respective conveyance. The passage contract in use by these companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of these tours and/or passengers and Nativity Pilgrimage, Inc. does not assume any liability or responsibility in connection therewith. They are not responsible for any losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, guarantees, or other causes. All such losses or expenses shall be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. The right is reserved to substitute hotels of similar quality to those specified in the itinerary.
The right is reserved to cancel any tour prior to departure, in which later case a full refund will constitute full settlement to the passenger.
No refund will be made for any used portion of the tour unless arrangements are made prior to departure from the United States.
PRICES AND ITINERARIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.