Touring Tigers

The Touring Tigers program offers intriguing and enriching travel experiences for Louisiana State University alumni and friends. For more information, please contact Tracy Jones at (225)378-3818.

We work closely with the major tour operators of the travel industry. We accept only quality proposals from tour companies to destinations where the tour operator has strong experience and can perform a superior service on behalf of our Louisiana State University Alumni travelers. Below are the trips listed by date:

2008 Trips
2009 Trips
2010 Trips
WATERWAYS OF RUSSIA
July 19 to July 31, 2008
From $2695 (plus airfare)

Explore the heart of Russia while cruising aboard the first-class river cruiser M.S. BUNIN. Begin in Moscow, where highlights include Red Square and the Kremlin. After winding through the Russian heartland, conclude in St. Petersburg, home of the world-renowned Hermitage Museum and Catherine’s Palace. Throughout the program, your understanding of Russia will be enhanced through a series of expert-guided tours, educational lectures and cultural activities.



For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088 or complete the brochure.

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VILLAGE LIFE ALONG THE DALMATIAN COAST
August 5 to August 13, 2008
From $2995 (plus airfare)

Sail from the legendary city of Venice across the dark blue Adriatic Sea and along Dalmatia’s ruggedly beautiful, island-dotted shoreline. Rarely visited by American travelers, the Dalmatian Coast offers an unmatched collection of Roman ruins, medieval towns, gorgeous rivieras and idyllic islands. Embark the intimate, yacht-like M.Y. MONET, and enjoy a full day exploring the unrivaled treasures of Venice before cruising to the ancient ports of Pula, Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik, and Zadar along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. A special two-night Venice Pre-Program Option is also offered.


For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088 or complete the brochure.

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VILLAGE LIFE IN TUSCANY
September 20 to September 28, 2008
From $2495 (plus airfare)

Discover the stunning beauty, rich history and unrivalled artistic and cultural legacies of one of Italy’s most fabled regions while staying in the charming 130-year-old Hotel Chiusarelli, located in the heart of medieval Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This unique itinerary provides a perfect balance between the world-renowned treasures of Florence and some of Tuscany’s lesser-known gems like the enchanting medieval hamlets of San Gimignano and Montalcino. Exclusive features include a performance of Gregorian chants by monks at the Abbey of St. Antimo and a specially arranged Village Forum with local residents.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088


ISLAND LIFE IN ANCIENT GREECE
October 7 to October 15, 2008
From $2995 (plus airfare)

On this unique weeklong voyage across the Aegean Sea, discover a region renowned for its fascinating history, stunning beauty and deep-rooted cultures. Stroll through the streets of Ephesus, the most intact Greco-Roman city in the world, and sail in the wake of Achilles and Agamemnon to legendary Troy aboard the exclusively chartered M.S. LE DIAMANT. Explore Greece’s most fabled islands, including Pátmos, Rhodes, Delos and Santorini, renowned for their stunning beauty, ancient monuments and picturesque villages. We also invite you to join a two-night Pre-Program Option in Istanbul, and a two-night Post-Program Option in the historic Greek capital of Athens.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088


VILLAGE LIFE ALONG THE SEINE RIVER
October 10 to October 18, 2008
From $2595 (plus airfare)

Discover the tranquil beauty, fascinating history and rich artistic heritage of the French province of Normandy while cruising on the Seine River aboard the intimate, five-star M.V. CÉZANNE from the splendid French capital of Paris to the historic port of Rouen. View France’s incomparable legacy of Impressionist painting in Auvers-sur-Oise and Giverny. Step back into the Middle Ages in Rouen, the city of Joan of Arc; visit the Normandy Beaches where Allied Forces landed on D-Day; savor regional specialties like cheese and Calvados; and meet with local residents to discuss life in the Seine Valley.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088


VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY: WONDERS OF THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS
January 9 to 17, 2009
From $3195 per person (plus airfare)

Join us for the journey of a lifetime to the Galápagos Islands aboard the state-of-the-art exploration vessel, the M.V. SANTA CRUZ and discover a region unmatched in its beauty and its role in the history of natural science. Formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago, the Galápagos Islands are literally overflowing with life, including species such as the flightless cormorant and the marine iguana, which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. With virtually no natural predators on the islands, the abundant wildlife is fearless and accepts human company up-close to an extent not found elsewhere on earth. Here, you can walk among 400-pound tortoises, nearly touch spiny-backed iguanas, and snorkel in crystal clear waters alongside sea lions, dolphins and tropical penguins. Excursions are led by our highly qualified team of certified naturalists, whose knowledge and enthusiasm will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of this fascinating and often mysterious natural realm. This unique itinerary also includes time in mainland Ecuador, allowing you to browse the colorful Andean market of Otavalo, explore the magnificent colonial section of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and visit a traditional Inca village. We are also pleased to offer a six-night Post-Program Option to Peru’s legendary “lost city” of Machu Picchu and the historic cities of Lima and Cuzco.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088

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EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA
February 8 to 21, 2009
From $5295 per person plus airfare

Following in the wake of intrepid explorers like Amundsen, Scott and Shackleton, travel with us to Antarctica and experience the White Continent’s majestic coastal scenery and abundant wildlife. Spend two nights in the cosmopolitan Argentinean capital of Buenos Aires before boarding the exclusively chartered, deluxe M.S. LE DIAMANT in Ushuaia, and embarking on a journey of discovery to Earth’s most pristine wilderness, where towering mountains of ice and lava rise abruptly out of the ocean, and constantly changing patterns of ice stretch as far as the eye can see. In this seemingly harsh environment, a vast array of wildlife flourishes, including millions of penguins, thousands of seals and whales and countless seabirds. From spectacular volcanic topography and majestic glaciers to wildlife and the outposts of some of history’s great explorers, this itinerary has been carefully designed to provide you with the optimal Antarctica experience. Throughout the program, an expert team of naturalists will lead excursions on Zodiacs and provide their knowledge and insight into this region’s unique ecosystem. A special Post-Program Option to majestic Iguazú Falls is also offered.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088

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RIVER LIFE IN SAXONY ALONG THE ELBE RIVER
April 3 to 11, 2009
From $2695 per person (plus airfare)

From the splendid castles of Prague and the captivating beauty of Bohemia to the medieval river towns of Saxony, immerse yourself in the incomparable treasures and the timeless traditions of the Elbe River on this fascinating journey to the Czech Republic and Germany. From Prague, home to some of the finest medieval architecture in Europe, cruise along the River Elbe aboard the deluxe M.V. FREDERIC CHOPIN through enchanting landscapes of hillside villages, clifftop castles and verdant woodlands. Tour the imposing medieval fortifications of Königstein Castle; marvel at the Baroque splendors of Dresden and walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther along the narrow streets of historic Wittenberg. Throughout the program, enjoy specially arranged educational presentations and cultural activities, including a private beer tasting, a demonstration of porcelain craftsmanship in Meissen and an exclusive VILLAGE FORUM with local residents to discuss life in this ancient region. We also invite you to further explore the riches of Prague on a special two-day Pre-Program Option, and to immerse yourself in the history and culture of Germany’s cosmopolitan capital on the Berlin Post-Program Option.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088

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RIVER LIFE ALONG THE WATERWAYS OF HOLLAND AND BELGIUM
April 3 to 11, 2009
From $2495 per person (plus airfare)

Celebrate the spirit and beauty of springtime in the Low Countries on this spectacular journey along the waterways of Holland and Belgium aboard the deluxe M.V. HEIDELBERG, one of the finest river ships in Europe. On this exclusive RIVER LIFE itinerary, cruise past centuries-old windmills and charming canal-lined villages as Holland’s tulips burst into full spring bloom. Discover picturesque Old Dutch towns like Volendam, Middelburg and Delft; explore the exceptionally well-preserved medieval Flemish cities of Bruges and Antwerp; and visit Holland’s most famous windmills at Kinderdijk. Also included is a visit to the restored home of the great Flemish Master, Peter Paul Rubens, a private canal cruise in Amsterdam, and a tour of the extraordinary gardens of Keukenhof, where millions of tulips, daffodils and other flowers bloom each spring. Throughout the program, enjoy specially arranged educational presentations and cultural activities, including private beer and chocolate tastings in Belgium and an exclusive VILLAGE FORUM with local residents to discuss life in the Low Countries. We also invite you to join a special two-day Amsterdam Pre-Program Option.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088

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CRUISING THE CANARY ISLANDS AND MADEIRA, MOROCCO, GIBRALTAR
April 7 to 15, 2009
From $2995 per person (plus airfare)

Journey along sea routes once plied by Phoenician triremes and Roman galleys to the sun-washed Canary Islands, the verdant isle of Madeira, the fabled coast of Morocco and the fortress-like bastion of Gibraltar. Admire the Spanish-Colonial architecture and dramatic scenery of the islands of Tenerife and La Palma, formed millions of years ago through the activity of submarine volcanoes. On the verdant paradise of Madeira, taste the island’s full-bodied, namesake wine and view the stunning cliffs of Cabo Girão. Discover the exotic allure of cosmopolitan Casablanca, stroll through the lanes of imperial Rabat and explore the storied British Crown Colony of Gibraltar, “Gateway to the Mediterranean.” Throughout your voyage, travel aboard the exclusively chartered M.S. LE DIAMANT, a deluxe vessel that provides a memorable small ship experience. You may enhance your travel experience with an exclusive Madrid Pre-Program Option and a Post-Program Option featuring the Moorish monuments of Granada and Seville.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088

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CRUISING THE BALTIC SEA AND THE NORWEGIAN FJORDS
May 26 to June 7, 2009
From approximately $5,895 per person (plus airfare)

In the tradition of ancient Viking mariners, sail across the Baltic Sea under sunlit northern skies to experience the magnificent beauty of Norway’s fjords, the cultural rebirth of the Baltic States and the imperial riches of St. Petersburg on this special voyage featuring a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet with Lech Walesa, Nobel Prize Laureate and leader of the Polish Solidarity movement’s struggle against Soviet domination. While cruising from the medieval port of Bergen, Norway, to the beautiful Swedish capital of Stockholm, marvel at the stunning beauty of Norway's spectacular Sognefjord and Aurlandsfjord, discover the stunning architecture of Scandinavia’s most historic ports and immerse yourself in the cultural renaissance of the recently liberated Baltic States. From the medieval treasures of Riga, Tallinn and Gda´nsk, to the unrivaled artistic heritage of St. Petersburg, Russia, delve into the region’s fascinating historical legacy as these nations reclaim their national destinies. This customized itinerary encompasses numerous cultural enhancements, including a special early opening tour of the world-acclaimed Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, and features accommodations aboard the deluxe M.S. LE DIAMANT, one of the world’s most celebrated small cruise ships. A Pre-Program Option in the Hanseatic city of Bergen, Norway, and a two-night Stockholm Post-Program Option are also offered.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088

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GRADUATION TOUR OF EUROPE
For booking, please contact Orion Worldwide Travel at (800) 946-6998

Celebrate your recent graduation with a trip to Western Europe. Our itinerary will show you the highlights of London, Paris, Brussels, Cologne and the Rhine Valley, Bavaria, Germany and Salzburg, Austria. You’ll then have a three day retreat in the gorgeous Austrian Alps, before continuing onto Italy to explore Venice, Florence and Rome. An additional add-on trip to the Greek Isles and Athens is also available for those who would like to extend their European journey. Whether you’re traveling alone or with a friend, you will be with a fun group of other college graduates. There will be plenty free time throughout and optional excursions such as a cabaret show in Paris, white water rafting in Austria, and a visit to the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Come with us on a trip of a lifetime!

Check out more details at www.gradtours.us/LSU

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DANUBE RIVER AND HABSBURG EMPIRE
June 6 to 16, 2009
From approximately $2995 per person (plus airfare)

From the imposing monuments of Budapest and the Baroque treasures of Vienna to the storybook villages of the Wachau Valley, the Gothic spires of Prague and the medieval churches of Kraków, explore the legendary sites of the Habsburg Empire and Central Europe on this exclusive itinerary. Enjoy lavish accommodations in some of Central Europe’s finest hotels and on board the deluxe M.S. AMADEUS ROYAL while cruising the Danube River. In addition, travel between Prague and Kraków aboard the elegant Majestic Imperator Train de Luxe, a detailed reproduction of Emperor Franz Josef’s imperial train. Throughout the program, expert guides will lead excursions and tours of Central Europe’s most famous palaces, castles and cathedrals. We also invite you to join a special Pre-Program Option in Budapest, “the Queen of the Danube,” and a Post-Program Option in Poland’s historic capital of Warsaw. Both extensions include accommodations for two nights in centrally located, deluxe hotels and specially arranged city tours led by expert guides.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088

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VILLAGE LIFE IN ENGLAND’S COTSWOLDS
July 19 to 27, 2009
Approximately $2795 per person plus airfare

Time has passed with an unusually gentle hand over the rolling hills and small villages of England’s Cotswolds, a delightful region of lush pastoral landscapes, medieval castles and deep-rooted cultural traditions. On this exclusive sojourn, immerse yourself in the heart of the English countryside and discover this region’s enchanting natural beauty and priceless historic treasures. Stroll across the fabled quads of Oxford, marvel at the grandeur of Gloucester Cathedral, and experience the traditions of villages like Broadway and Chipping Camden where life has remained little changed for centuries. Take a special private “behind-the-scenes” tour of Sir Winston Churchill’s birthplace at Blenheim Palace hosted by Lord Charles Spencer-Churchill. Throughout your stay, enjoy charming accommodations at the Queen’s Hotel, a splendid 150 year-old example of Regency style architecture situated amidst immaculately groomed gardens of Cheltenham. Also, to further enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the Cotswolds region, this carefully planned itinerary features a full program of lectures and presentations about regional art, history and culture and a specially arranged VILLAGE FORUM with local residents.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088


THE GREAT JOURNEY THROUGH EUROPE
June 27 to July 7, 2009
From approximately $3195 per person (plus airfare)

Explore the cultural and scenic treasures of the heart of Europe on this unique cruise and rail itinerary tracing the Rhine River from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea. Begin your “grand tour” in Switzerland, with two nights in a deluxe hotel in the beautiful lakeside town of Lucerne and two nights in the classic alpine resort of Zermatt, nestled beneath the craggy profile of the Matterhorn. During your stay in Switzerland, you will experience the soaring majesty of the Alps on three of Europe’s most spectacular rail journeys—the Mt. Pilatus Railway, the Glacier Express and the Gornergrat Bahn. Travel overland to Basel and board the deluxe M.S. AMADEUS PRINCESS for a five-night voyage down the Rhine River through France, Germany and Holland to Amsterdam, passing Gothic cathedrals, medieval castles, terraced vineyards, rustic villages of half-timbered houses and the legendary Lorelei Rock. A special Amsterdam Post-Program Option is also offered.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088

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VILLAGE LIFE IN DORDOGNE
September 17 to2 6, 2009
Approximately $2895 per person (plus airfare)

Join us for a delightful sojourn in the heart of the Dordogne River Valley, where all of France’s provincial charms have been distilled into one of Europe’s most beautiful and intact medieval villages, Sarlat-la-Canéda. Here, for one full week you will experience the rich culture, fascinating history and rhythms of daily life while enjoying accommodations in the charming Hôtel de la Madeleine. Explore the Dordogne’s greatest historical treasures, including the prehistoric caves of Lascaux II and Rouffignac, Richard the Lionheart’s castle at Beynac and the medieval villages of Domme and Rocamadour. Experience one of the region’s centuries-old traditions during a stroll through Sarlat’s colorful weekly market and meet with local residents to discuss life in southwestern France at an exclusive Village Forum. To further enhance your understanding and appreciation of this delightful region, this unique itinerary also features enriching lectures presented by your host Philippe Melot, renowned chef and former mayor of Sarlat, who will introduce you to the town’s priceless architectural legacy and the Périgord’s world-renowned culinary heritage.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088


ISLAND LIFE IN ANCIENT GREECE
October 4 to 12, 2009
From approximately $2995 per person (plus airfare)

Join us on this distinctive voyage across the Aegean Sea to Turkey’s historic coast and the Greek Isles and experience a region steeped in fascinating history, stunning beauty and deep-rooted cultures. Sail in the wake of Achilles, Odysseus and Agamemnon to legendary Troy aboard the exclusively chartered M.S. Le Diamant, one of the finest ships to cruise the eastern Mediterranean, and stroll through the ruins of Ephesus, the most intact Greco-Roman city in the world. Explore Greece’s most fabled islands, including Santorini, renowned for its pristine beaches and Delos, mythical birthplace of deities. Gain unique insight into life in the Aegean during an exclusively arranged VILLAGE FORUM with local residents, and enhance your understanding of the region’s history and cultures through educational lectures and a comprehensive series of excursions. We also invite you to join a two-night Pre-Program Option in mystical Istanbul, crossroads of East and West, and/or a two-night Post-Program Option in the ancient Greek capital of Athens.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088


VILLAGE LIFE ALONG THE DALMATIAN COAST
October 6 to 14, 2009
From approximately $2995 per person (plus airfare)

Sail from the romantic port of Venice across the dark blue Adriatic Sea and along Dalmatia’s ruggedly beautiful, island-dotted shoreline. Rarely visited by American travelers, the Dalmatian Coast offers an unmatched collection of Roman ruins, medieval towns, stunning rivieras and idyllic islands. Embark the intimate, yacht-like M.V. MONET, known for its inviting, informal ambiance, and spend a full day exploring the unrivaled cultural and artistic treasures of Venice, the city that once ruled the Adriatic. Then, walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators in the great Roman Arena in Pula; stroll through Diocletian’s legendary palace in Split; discover the ancient port of Hvar; and explore the Romanesque and Gothic quarters of Dubrovnik. Continue with a cruise through the secluded waters of Mljet National Park and a tour of the walled city of Korcula before concluding with the splendid medieval churches of Zadar. Throughout the program, your enjoyment and understanding of the region’s fascinating history and culture will be enhanced through specially arranged lectures, a musical performance and discussions with local experts and citizens. A special two-night Venice Pre-Program Option is also offered.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088


VILLAGE LIFE IN TUSCANY
October 9 to 17, 2009
Approximately $2695 per person (plus airfare)

Join this delightful Tuscan experience and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty, rich history, and unrivaled artistic and cultural legacies of one of Italy’s most fabled regions while enjoying accommodations in the charming Hotel Athena, located in the heart of medieval Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at the world-renowned treasures of Florence and explore some of Tuscany’s lesser-known gems like the enchanting medieval hamlets of San Gimignano and Montalcino, where life has changed little over the centuries. During your week in Tuscany, stand in Siena’s Piazza del Campo, where Tuscany’s greatest festival, the Palio, has been held since 1283; admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the David, in Florence; sample the world-renowned wines of Chianti; and savor the sumptuous delights of one of Italy’s most famous cuisines. Your appreciation for Tuscan history and culture will be enhanced through a custom-designed program of exclusive lectures and enhancements including a specially arranged hands-on cooking class, the performance of Gregorian chants by monks at the Abbey of Sant’Antimo and specially arranged Village Forum with local residents.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088


MANDARIN CHINA
October 14 to 26, 2009
From approximately $3995 per person plus airfare

Experience the many faces of China on this comprehensive 11-night journey to a fast-changing nation whose stunning beauty forms the backdrop to a 5,000-year-old society steeped in legend and tradition. From the imperial dignity of Mandarin Beijing’s Forbidden City and the legendary Great Wall to the dynastic treasures of the ancient capital of Xi’an and the historic neighborhoods of Old Shanghai, you will gain a unique perspective on a timeless country where the past continues to affect the present and the future. A high point of your travels is the three-night cruise through the breathtaking Yangtze River Gorges, aboard the deluxe M.S.VICTORIA ANNA, one of the newest and most elegant ships to ply the fabled waters of the Yangtze River. Look up from the river and gaze at soaring cliffs thousands of feet high, and tour the massive Three Gorges Dam, which is transforming China’s landscape and the fabric of its society. To complement your China sojourn, we are pleased to offer a special Post-Program Option in Chengdu and Tibet, the ancient center of Buddhist tradition renowned for its unique culture and stunning mountain setting.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088


CULTURAL CAPITALS OF RUSSIA
November 7 to 16, 2009
From approximately $2995 per person (plus airfare)

Encounter the timeless pageant of Russian history and culture, while combining the imperial splendor of Moscow and St. Petersburg with luxury rail travel through the Russian countryside aboard the first-class Grand Express Train. Marvel at Moscow’s czarist grandeur including Red Square, the dazzling onion domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral and the spires of the fabled Kremlin. Explore the unrivaled artistic and architectural treasures of St. Petersburg during specially arranged visits to the world-renowned Hermitage Museum and Catherine’s Palace, with its recently restored Amber Room. Gain unique insight into Cold War espionage while meeting a former KGB agent and learn about Russia’s rich spiritual heritage during an exclusive discussion with a high-ranking member of the Russian Orthodox Church. Throughout your journey, enjoy the finest accommodations available in Moscow and St. Petersburg at deluxe hotels in the heart of each city, and aboard the Grand Express Train, the finest passenger train in Russia.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088


JOURNEY FROM BAVARIA TO THE OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY
Summer, 2010
From approximately $2995 per person (plus airfare)

Join us on this exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime journey combining a delightful cruise through the heart of Bavaria, with the spectacular beauty of the Austrian Alps and the legendary 2010 Passion Play in Oberammergau. Sail along the Main and Danube rivers aboard the exclusively chartered M.S. AMADEUS PRINCESS, one of the most deluxe passenger vessels to ply the waterways of Europe, and explore an incredible blend of tradition and history while visiting some of Germany’s most picturesque medieval towns and villages, including Würzburg, Nuremberg and Regensburg. Experience the alpine majesty of historic Innsbruck and spend four nights amid the spellbinding peaks of the Austrian Alps in the charming village of Igls. Our journey culminates with a unique opportunity to attend the 2010 Passion Play, a tradition dating back to 1633. More than 2,000 participants enact this fascinating rendition of the story of Jesus Christ on the large, open-air stage of the Passion Play Theatre. Held every 10 years, this incredible performance incorporates magnificent costumes, scenery and orchestral accompaniment to create a memorable spectacle. Specially arranged access to the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play, including tickets, transfers to and from the hotel, and traditional Bavarian lunch and dinner, is included with this customized itinerary.

For booking, please contact Gohagan & Company at (800) 922-3088