10 Days

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Oberammergau Passion Play

Budapest, Bratislava, Prague & Germany

Spiritual Director: Fr. Dave Pivonka, T.O.R.
(President of Franciscan University of Steubenville)

September 17 - 26, 2022

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Budapest · Bratislava · Prague · Oberammergau · Munich

About Fr. Dave Pivonka, T.O.R.:
A nationally known author and speaker. He also leads pilgrimages to some of the holiest sites in the world. He spends much of his time helping others come to know God's love for them through preaching, writing, CDs, and other spiritual outreaches. Father Dave's books include Spiritual Freedom: God's Life Changing Gift, Hiking the Camino: 500 Miles with Jesus, and Encounter Jesus: From Discovery to Discipleship. In the Fall of 2015, Fr. Dave released a new book: "Breath of God - Living a life led by the Holy Spirit." Fr. Dave has held several ministry positions at Franciscan University of Steubenville and is actively involved in the highly successful summer conferences program. Father is a member of the Sacred Heart Province of Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. He was previously the director of Franciscan Pathways, an evangelistic outreach of his Franciscan Community. On October 4, 2019, the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, Fr. Dave was inaugurated as the seventh President of Franciscan University of Steubenville.




Fr. Dave Pivonka, T.O.R.
President of Franciscan
University of Steubenville


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Terms & Conditions

Your trip includes

  • Round-trip airfare from
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  • All airport taxes & fuel surcharges
  • Hotel accommodations (or similar) in double occupancy
      ~ 1 ni: Sep 18 - 19, Fussen, Hotel Schlosskrone
      ~ 2 ni: Sep 19 - 21, Oberammergau, accommodation to be advised
      ~ 2 ni: Sep 21 - 23, Prague, NH Hotel
      ~ 1 ni: Sep 23 - 24, Bratislava, Hotel Crowne Plaza
      ~ 2 ni: Sep 24 - 26 Budapest, K&K Hotel Opera
  • Transportation by private motor-coach
  • Tour Escort Throughout
  • Breakfast and Dinner daily
  • Wine and mineral water with Dinner
  • Category 1 ticket for the Passion Play
  • Official Passion Play Program in English
  • Mass daily
  • Sightseeing and Entrances as per itinerary
  • Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
Centrally located hotels or similar
hotel
Hotel Schlosskrone
Fussen

1 Night

hotel
TBA
Oberammergau
hotel
NH Hotel
Prague
hotel
Hotel Crowne Plaza
Bratislava
hotel
K&K Hotel Opera
Budapest
Not included
  • Lunches, Beverages not mentioned, Tips to your guide & driver.
Optional
Travel Protection

Providing you coverage for situations that may arise during your trip, including medical and dental emergencies, loss of luggage, trip delay, and so much more.

Itinerary

Day 1, Sat, Sep 17, 2022: Depart to Munich

Depart for Germany on overnight flights.

Day 2, Sun, Sep 18, 2022: Arrive Munich - Fussen

Upon arrival in Munich, proceed to the Arrivals Hall where your driver and tour guide will greet you. After a tour of Munich, you will be transferred to your hotel in Fussen to check in. Celebrate Mass and enjoy dinner and overnight in Fussen.

Day 3, Mon, Sep 19, 2022: Fussen - Oberammergau

After breakfast at your hotel, visit the castle of Neuschwanstein, then transfer to Oberammergau, home of the famous Passion Play. The little village of Oberammergau, is home of the famous Passion Play of the life of Christ. The play dates back to 1633 when the Plague, the "Black Death", took a severe toll of lives in the small village. In their distress, the inhabitants turned to God and vowed that if the pestilence was taken from them, they would perform a play every ten years, depicting the suffering and death of the Savior. Their plea was heard and there were no further plague victims in Oberammergau. The first performance of the Passion play took place in 1634 in the village cemetery. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4, Tues, Sep 20, 2022: Oberammergau - Passion Play: Performance Day

Celebrate Mass at local Church. Enjoy some time to explore Oberammergau's colorful frescos known as "Luftlmalereien" on house facades and to visit wood carving shops with amazing array of nativity scenesand religious figures. Following lunch, we will make our way to the world famous theatre to attend the performance of a lifetime, the 42nd Oberammergau Passion Play. The sleepy village springs to life every ten years to put on a play that draws the world upon it! We, too, will become part of mission of the Passion of Christ, the greatest story ever told. We all share His message of faith and love! The Oberammergau Passion Play tells the story of the Passion of Christ, beginning with His entry into Jerusalem, followed by His trial, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension. The play is held in a beautiful open air theatre that is praised for its superb acoustics. There are 2,000 actors (and live animals), they include local wood carvers, hotel owners, students, teachers, children, all of them interrupt their schedules to become actors, singers, orchestra members and stagehands. Requirements are strict: all actors must be born in Oberammergau, or have lived there 20 years, or be married to a villager and a resident for 10 years. All natural makeup, such as men let their hair and beards grow a year before the play. Female roles are limited to single women under age 35.

The Play is approximately five and a half hours long and is performed in two acts.

Act I : 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Intermission: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm; enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Act II: 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Day 5, Wed, Sep 21, 2022: Oberammergau - Prague

Breakfast at your hotel. Depart Oberammergau for Prague. Upon arrival, tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, and Charles Bridge. Dinner and overnight in Prague.

Day 6, Thurs, Sep 22, 2022: Prague

After breakfast at your hotel, cross the Vltava River to see the Royal Castle of Hradcany and visit the Cathedral of St. Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and the Golden Lane with its Daliborka Tower. Some time at leisure this afternoon before dinner and overnight.

Day 7, Fri, Sep 23, 2022: Prague - Bratislava

After breakfast at your hotel, continue your journey to the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, a city famous for its charm and beauty. On a guided walking tour explore historic, lively pedestrian streets of this charming city where local street vendors offer regional gifts! Continue on to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 8, Sat, Sep 24, 2022: Bratislava - Budapest

After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Budapest, Hungary. Upon arrival, enjoy a sightseeing tour including views of the decorative Parliament building, seat of the National Assembly; Vaci Utca, a pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants; Heroes' Square with the Millennium Column, a 118-foot-high Corinthian column topped with a statue of the archangel Gabriel, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Dinner and overnight in Budapest.

Day 9, Sun, Sep 25, 2022: Budapest

After breakfast at your hotel, depart for sightseeing. Sightseeing today focuses on the Castle Hill area. You'll visit the 13th-century Matthias Church and the Fisherman's Bastion. Afterward see the Royal Palace. Experience the beautiful sights of Budapest on a 1-hour cruise along the Danube River. End your tour at Central Market Hall. The remainder of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 10, Mon, Sep 26, 2022: Departure and return to USA

Prepare for your departure to the airport and your return flights home with memories for a lifetime.

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*All pricing is per person

Single Supplement / Solo Traveler Upon Request

Business Class Trans-Atlantic Upgrade(One-Way) Upon Request

Business Class Trans-Atlantic Upgrade (Round-Trip) Upon Request

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About your trip

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  • Budapest
  • Bratislava
  • Prague
  • Oberammergau
  • Munich
About Oberammergau Passion Play:

Every 10 years, the little town of Oberammergau puts on its world famous Passion Play! This reenactment of the crucifixion of Christ has a 400 year old history within Germany, and the people within this town, as they are the Actors, Stage Hands, and Costume Designers.

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