Overview
Spectacular Switzerland with Oberammergau – Faith-Based Travel
On this Spectacular Switzerland tour, you'll enjoy Switzerland's stunning mountains and lakes—with overnights in Zurich, Geneva, the Gruyères area, the Interlaken area, and Lucerne. Plus, you’ll overnight in Oberammergau and Munich in Germany. The highlight of this tour is the time spent in the Interlaken area. The town is nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and is surrounded by three mighty mountains: Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. From Interlaken, Globus has arranged an unforgettable rack railway trip to the "Top of Europe," a high alpine wonderland of ice and snow. Here, at the amazing Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station at 11,332 feet, you can experience an audiovisual journey through the alpine world; stand on the observation platform to view the glaciers and witness a panoramic view overlooking France, Germany, and Italy; and more. It's an unforgettable experience!Another special experience that Globus has arranged is a visit to the magnificent castle in Gruyères, where you’ll walk through eight centuries of architecture, history, and culture. You'll also enjoy lunch with local specialties and a traditional dessert with meringue and double-crème at the castle. In Broc, sample delicious Swiss chocolate at a local chocolate factory. You'll also spend time in Berne, Switzerland’s capital, and Geneva, Switzerland's most international city, which has a fantastic lakeside setting and breathtaking panoramas of the Alps. In Lucerne, enjoy a guided walking tour that includes Chapel Bridge, a picturesque wooden bridge with the iconic water tower. See the iconic Golden Roof in Innsbruck, Austria, and Munich’s Marienplatz. In the charming village of Oberammergau, see the world-famous Passion Play, performed only once a decade by Oberammergau residents.These are just a few of the highlights on this Spectacular Switzerland tour with Oberammergau. It's a vacation of a lifetime.Your vacation, which includes the Oberammergau Passion Play, requires a per-person, non-refundable deposit of $600 to secure your reservation and tickets for the play.

Highlights of Spectacular Switzerland with Oberammergau – Faith-Based Travel
Price Details US
This vacation includes the world-famous Passion Play, a spectacular play performed only once every 10 years by the residents of the quaint little town of Oberammergau.Prices are per person, based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement:$795Triple room reduction per person:$133Your vacation, which includes the Oberammergau Passion Play, requires a per-person, non-refundable deposit of $600 to secure your reservation and tickets for the play.
Transportation
Motorcoach; mountain train. Free wi-fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.
Notes
- Maximum elevation on tour—11,332 ft.
- Adequate footwear is required for the trip to the Jungfrau.
Travelers Notes
Headsets throughout the tour.
Product Group
Spectacular Switzerland
UNESCO Sites
Old City of Berne|Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch in Gruyères, 1 lunch in Oberammergau, 6 three-course dinners with wine, including a welcome dinner in Zurich and a special dinner in Lucerne
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN ZURICH, SWITZERLAND Welcome to Zurich! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2
ZURICH–BIEL/BIENNE–NEUCHÂTEL–GENEVA ZURICH Orientation walk in the Old Town includes the Fraumünsterkirche. BIEL/BIENNE Free time at the historical center. NEUCHÂTEL Free time for lunch en route to Geneva. (B) 326 mi / 525 km
Day 3
GENEVA GENEVA Guided sightseeing includes Reformation Park and a walk through the Old Town. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
Day 4
GENEVA–ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE–BROC–GRUYÈRE AREA, SWITZERLAND. ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS Free time to browse. BROC [LF] Visit Maison Cailler Swiss chocolate factory for a tasting. GRUYÈRES [LF] Visit the castle and enjoy lunch with local specialties and a traditional dessert with meringue and double crème. (B,L,D) 75 mi / 120 km
Day 5
GRUYÈRE AREA–GSTAAD–INTERLAKEN–GRINDELWALD GSTAAD Orientation walk and free time to browse. INTERLAKEN Free time to explore. GRINDELWALD Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) 68 mi / 110 km ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Grindelwald with an excursion to the Trümmelbach Falls. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time with your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 6
GRINDELWALD. EXCURSION TO THE JUNGFRAU GRINDELWALD [LF] Excursion to the Jungfrau Massif includes a mountain train ride to the top, Ice Palace, and the Jungfrau Passport. Free time. (B,D)
Day 7
GRINDELWALD–BERNE–LUCERNE BERNE Guided walking tour includes a stop at Bear Park, panoramic views of the city from the Rose Garden and the Old Town. Free time for lunch. LUCERNE Free time late this afternoon and evening. (B) 124 mi / 200 km
Day 8
LUCERNE LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion monument, the Old Town, and the Chapel Bridge. Dinner this evening at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 9
LUCERNE–INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA–OBERAMMERGAU, GERMANY INNSBRUCK Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof. (B,D) 243 mi / 391 km
Day 10
OBERAMMERGAU OBERAMMERGAU Afternoon and evening dedicated to the world-famous Passion Play. (B,L,D)
Day 11
OBERAMMERGAU–MUNICH MUNICH Orientation tour includes the Marienplatz with its Old and New Town Halls. (B) 56 mi / 90 km
Day 12
MUNICH Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Departures
# | Air Start Date | Land Start Date | Land End Date | Land Only Price | Discount | Final | Departure Code | Status |
1 | 2022-08-25 | 2022-08-26 | 2022-09-06 | $5149 | $0 | $5149 | ZHO20826 | Please Call |
2 | 2022-09-08 | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-20 | $5109 | $0 | $5109 | ZHO20909A | Not Available |
3 | 2022-09-08 | 2022-09-09 | 2022-09-20 | $5109 | $0 | $5109 | ZHO20909 | Available |
Hotels
# | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
1 | Sheraton Zurich | A newly opened 197 room hotel set in an urban cosmopolitan district with a cozy lobby lounge fireplace and complimentary wireless internet access in public areas. The à-la-carte restaurant has an emphasis on fresh regional food with exciting cooking displays and there is a hip Italian hotel bar serving snacks and drinks as well as a fitness room for workouts. | Zurich | Pfingstweidstrasse 100 | Superior First-Class |
2 | Royal Manotel | In the heart of Geneva, this 203 room hotel welcomes you into a warm cozy atmosphere, where you will be met with tradition in a neoclassical ambiance with Free Wi-Fi access available throughout the hotel. Dining options include an upscale restaurant, a bistro and bar and leisure facilities comprise of a fitness area, sauna and hammam. | Geneve | 41-43, Rue De Lausanne | First-Class |
3 | Cailler | A charming 63 room chalet style hotel set in a magnificent natural setting in the Freiburg foothills of the Alps with two restaurants, a bar and Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout. The hotel is connected to the thermal baths of La Gruyère which include indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, Turkish steam bath and Spa facilities. | Charmey | Gros Plan 28 | First-Class |
4 | Sunstar Hotel | Enjoying a quiet yet central location in the popular Alpine resort of Grindelwald which has beautiful unspoilt panoramic views of the famous North Face of the Eiger and the Wetterhorn. This 217 room chalet style property has a stylish lobby bar area with open fireplace and offers Free Wi-Fi internet access, two restaurants, a fitness centre and also boasts a wellness oasis with swimming pool, steambath and sauna. | Grindelwald | Dorfstrasse 168 | First-Class |
5 | Astoria | Ideally located in the heart of Lucerne, surrounded by mountains, close to its lake boasting crystal clear waters, the historic old town, and famous Chapel Bridge. All 252 contemporary rooms have a minibar and Wi-Fi. There's a plush cocktail lounge, a stylish café, and a rooftop bar affording city views. Other facilities include a full equipped modern gym. | Lucerne | Pilatusstrasse 29 | First-Class |
6 | Hotel Boeld | Overlooking the Kofel mountain, this charming three story chalet-style hotel has the Ammer river nearby. In the elegant restaurant and bar with terrace you can taste delicious regional specialties. The modern spa includes a hammam, a sauna and a whirlpool tub. Free WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel. | Oberammergau | Koenig-Ludwig-Strasse 10 | First-Class |
7 | Westin Grand Munich | Situated in Munich's Arabellapark area, this stylish 627 room upmarket property offers a great range of amenities including a large active-health spa with an indoor pool, steam bath, saunas and fitness studio. All air-conditioned guest rooms are elegantly decorated and equipped with the Westin Heavenly® Bed, a rain shower, bathrobe and slippers. Hearty regional cuisine can be enjoyed in the relaxed tradional Bavarian Inn style restaurant with outdoor beer garden and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel. The English Garden, one of the largest inner-city parks in the world is just around the corner and the city center of Munich can easily be reached by direct transport connection. | Munich | Arabellastrasse 6 | Moderate Deluxe |