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Collette Tour Manager for our Group: Christine Kerrigan

May 26 - June 7

Exploring the Alpine Countries

& Oberammergau’s Passion Play

May 26-June 7, 2010

Exploring the Alpine Countries

& Oberammergau’s Passion Play

May 26-June 7, 2010

13 Days, 19 MealsDay 1 W – 5/26 Overnight flightDay 2 H - 5/27 D Hotel de France, Vienna, AustriaDay 3 F - 5/28 BD Hotel de France, Vienna, Austria Day 4 S - 5/29 B Renaissance Hotel, Salzburg, AustriaDay 5 S - 5/30 BD Renaissance Hotel, Salzburg, AustriaDay 6 M - 5/31 BD Oberammergau Hotel, Oberammergau, Ger.Day 7 T - 6/1 BLD Oberammergau Hotel, Oberammergau, Ger. Day 8 W – 6/2 B Hofgut Sternen Hotel, Black Forest, Ger. Day 9 H – 6/3 BD Ambassador Hotel, Zermatt, SwitzerlandDay 10 F - 6/4 B Ambassador Hotel, Zermatt, Switzerland

Day 11 S - 6/5 B Hotel Bristol, Bern, SwitzerlandDay 12 S - 6/6 BD Hotel Bristol, Bern, SwitzerlandDay 13 M – 6/7 B Flight to Philadelphia

B = Breakfast OnlyBD = Breakfast & DinnerD = Dinner OnlyBLD = Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wednesday, May 26, Wednesday, May 26, 20102010

2:15 pm: Pick up at 9 Smith2:15 pm: Pick up at 9 Smith

Ct., Vincentown – Academy Bus Co.Ct., Vincentown – Academy Bus Co. 6:15 pm: Flight 66 – British Airways 6:15 pm: Flight 66 – British Airways

Overnight flight to Heathrow AirportOvernight flight to Heathrow Airport Arrive at Heathrow: 6:20 amArrive at Heathrow: 6:20 am Departure on Thursday morning, May 27 on Departure on Thursday morning, May 27 on

Flight 700, arriving in Vienna at 1:15 pm.Flight 700, arriving in Vienna at 1:15 pm.

ViennaThursday, May 27 - D

Hotel De France, ViennaHotel De France, ViennaThursday & Friday, May 27, 28Thursday & Friday, May 27, 28

Hotel De France Vienna is a five-star, luxury hotel located in the center of Vienna, on the illustrious Ringstrasse, one of the most beautiful boulevards in the world. After 130 years, the Hotel de France is still delighted to welcome guests from all over the world.

LOCATIONHotel De France Vienna is ideally located in the very center of Vienna on the famous Ringstrasse within walking distance of the city's dazzling cultural and historic attractions, such as St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg, Spanish Riding School, State Opera as well as the traditional shopping areas like Kohlmarkt, Graben and Kärntner Strasse, in a business and banking district.

Monument to Johann Strauss

Thursday, May 27 - D

See the Old Quarter from a horse-drawn “fiaker”


Mozarthaus Museum


Viennese coffee and a sacher torte dessert


Graben pedestrian street


Wine-making village of Grinzing


A fabulous dinner is enjoyed at Altes Preshaus in the wine making village of Grinzing.


A locally guided tour of Vienna features the incredible Schoenbrunn Palace.

Friday, May 28 - B -DFriday, May 28 - B -D

Austrian National Tourist Office/Trumler

Maria Theresa’s Palace (1,200 rooms)

Thursday, May 27 - B-- D

St. Stephan’s Cathedral

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Friday, May 28 - B -D

Parliament and the Athena Fountain

Friday, May 28 - B -D

Vienna

Oberammergau

Melk

Durnstein

Wachau Valley

Munich

Rhine Falls

Vienna to Salzburg: Saturday, May 28

1. Coach along Danube; 2 Cruise on Danube: Durstein to Melk; 3 Coach to Salzburg

Monday, May 31: Salzburg to Oberammergau via Munich.

Cruise one of Europe’s most picturesque waterways, the Danube.

Saturday, May 29 - B

Benedictine Abbey in Melk - founded 976


Salzburg, the setting for the "Sound of Music“


Renaissance SalzburgRenaissance SalzburgSaturday & Sunday, May 29, 30Saturday & Sunday, May 29, 30

LocationThis comfortable hotel is located on a hill near the River Salzach and just a few minutes from the city centre.

The main train station is only a few paces away, around 3 minutes from the hotel and provides a good starting point for various shopping excursions.

In addition, it is also close to the historical and cultural highlights of Salzburg.

Sound of Music Dinner Show “optional”Sound of Music Dinner Show “optional” We arrive in Salzburg We arrive in Salzburg

Saturday afternoon, May Saturday afternoon, May 29. Dinner is not included 29. Dinner is not included that day.that day.

An optional tour is offered: An optional tour is offered: Sound of Music Dinner Sound of Music Dinner Show with taxi.Show with taxi.

$75 – transportation $75 – transportation included – 3 hoursincluded – 3 hours

Entertainment by a cast of Entertainment by a cast of professional singers as professional singers as they recreate the history they recreate the history of Baron Von Trapp’s of Baron Von Trapp’s family. Incorporated in family. Incorporated in the evening will be most of the evening will be most of the popular songs from the popular songs from the film, “The Sound of the film, “The Sound of Music.” Your dinner will Music.” Your dinner will feature a taste of feature a taste of traditional Austrian traditional Austrian cuisine served in the cuisine served in the grand ballroom of grand ballroom of Stieglkeller, a lovely local Stieglkeller, a lovely local restaurant.restaurant.


StieglKeller Restaurant Salzburg

Welcome to probably the most beautiful beer garden and to the most impressive restaurant in Mozart's city. A place to enjoy, to dine, to drink beer and to celebrate! Simply put: if you have not been to the StieglKeller, then you have not been to Salzburg.

Explore Salzburg, the “City of Music” on a leisurely paced walking tour.

Sunday, May 30 - B - D

Salzburg Cathedral


Austrian National Tourist Office/Nechansky

The horse pond, familiar site for Sound of Music fans


St. Peter's Cemetery


Visit Salzburg’s spectacular Mirabel Gardens, famous from the Sound of

Music.


Salzburg InformationSalzburg’s Getreidegasse (GEH-try-deh-GOSSA), main pedestrian street in Old Town.


Eagle’s Nest Optional – Sun. May 30Eagle’s Nest Optional – Sun. May 30 Visit Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s Visit Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s

former private refuge, former private refuge, built as a teahouse for his built as a teahouse for his 50th birthday. 50th birthday.

Board a specially Board a specially designed coach in designed coach in Obersalzberg for the Obersalzberg for the adventurous and adventurous and breathtaking ride along breathtaking ride along the steep rock walls and the steep rock walls and gorges which lead to the gorges which lead to the base of the Kehistein. base of the Kehistein.

A large brass elevator will A large brass elevator will carry you up the final 365 carry you up the final 365 feet into the Eagle’s Nest. feet into the Eagle’s Nest. From here you are sure From here you are sure to enjoy the spectacular to enjoy the spectacular views in every direction.views in every direction.

$40 – transportation $40 – transportation included. 4 hoursincluded. 4 hours


Enjoy a Mozart dinner concert at centuries-old St. Peter’s Restaurant.


Mozart Dinner Concert


A locally guided tour of Munich features Olympic Park and the famous Glockenspiel.

Monday, May 31 - B - D

A city tour of Munich features the Glockenspiel

and Olympic Park.


Munich’s Olympic Park was home to the 1972 Summer Olympics.


Enjoy a two night stay

in the village of Oberammergau,

home to the famous Passion Play.


Oberammergau Regional HotelOberammergau Regional HotelMonday & Tuesday, May 31 & June 1Monday & Tuesday, May 31 & June 1

Collette Vacations simply indicates that we Collette Vacations simply indicates that we will be staying on “one of the hotels in the will be staying on “one of the hotels in the Oberammergau region.” Oberammergau region.”

The Oberammergau Passion Play Committee The Oberammergau Passion Play Committee assigns all hotels in the town, therefore we assigns all hotels in the town, therefore we will not learn of our exact hotel until our will not learn of our exact hotel until our Collette Manager learns which one it is Collette Manager learns which one it is while we are on tour.while we are on tour.

Tuesday, June 1 - B – L - D

Oberammergau Tourismus

Feel the power of the Passion Play as you view the play from fantastic seats in the Passion Play Theater.


Passion PlayPassion PlayTuesday, June 1, 2010Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Lunch in a restaurant in Oberammergau before the performanceLunch in a restaurant in Oberammergau before the performance

Dinner in a restaurant in Oberammergau in the break of the performanceDinner in a restaurant in Oberammergau in the break of the performance

Performance Times

First half begins @ 2.30pm & ends @ 5pm

Second half begins @ 8pm & ends @ 10.30pm

Running Time: 5 hours

Passion PlayOberammergau Tourismus


Visit Weis church, a UNESCO world heritage site.

Wednesday, June 2 - B

See Bavaria’s most famous castle, Neuschwanstein.


Rhine Falls – enroute to the Black Forest from Oberammergau

Between Lake Constance and Basel, on the Swiss-German border.. Located near Schaffhausen, the majestic Rhine River flows into the breathtaking structure of the Rhine Falls, which is the largest waterfall in Europe.

Black Forest


Hofgut Sternen

Mar. 31, 1996

Hofgut Sternen, Breitnau, Hofgut Sternen, Breitnau, GermanyGermany

Wednesday, June 2Wednesday, June 2

Best Western Hotel Hofgut Sternen is a comfortable hotel in typical Black Forest style, situated in a quiet park area within easy access from the B31 between Freiburg and Titisee. It is a great starting point for nice walking tours. Nearby are mountain bike rentals, Black Forest cuckoo clock and glassblower's workshop with gift shop and St. Oswald's chapel, the oldest chapel of the Higher Black Forest.

Thursday, June 3 - B - D

Tour the majestic Castle of Chillon, on serene Lake Geneva.


In the resort town of Montreux, on Lake Geneva, visit the In the resort town of Montreux, on Lake Geneva, visit the Castle Castle of Chillonof Chillon (Shee-on), a 13 (Shee-on), a 13thth century fortress and former prison. century fortress and former prison. The castle was built on a rock rising out of the lake and was The castle was built on a rock rising out of the lake and was immortalized by Byron in “The Prisoner of Chillon.” It is one of the immortalized by Byron in “The Prisoner of Chillon.” It is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Europe.best preserved medieval castles in Europe.

Castle of Castle of ChillonChillon

Travel day through wine-growing region of the Travel day through wine-growing region of the Rhone Valley before beginning ascent into the Swiss Rhone Valley before beginning ascent into the Swiss

AlpsAlps

Upon Arrival in Tasch, board Upon Arrival in Tasch, board a local train for the short a local train for the short ride to the spectacular ride to the spectacular Alpine village of Zermat.Alpine village of Zermat.


Enjoy two nights in the alpine village of Zermatt, Switzerland, at the foot of the

Matterhorn.


Ambassador Hotel, ZermattAmbassador Hotel, ZermattThursday & Friday, June 3, 4Thursday & Friday, June 3, 4

Peace, quiet and spectacular natural beauty are all waiting to welcome you to the 4-star Hotel Ambassador. The elegant establishment enjoys a wonderful location in the heart of the picturesque car-free village of Zermatt. Shops and restaurants are easy to find in the area, and the landscape is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream home true.

c. Walter Storto

ZermattFriday, June 4 - B

The Matterhorn (approx. 13,500 feet).

Friday, June 4 - B

ZermattFriday, June 4 - B

Friday, June 4

Take an optional excursion up the Gornergrat, the highest open-air cog railway in Europe, for spectacular views of the Matterhorn. The ride lasts 43 minutes, and at the top (10,132 feet) there is a scientific area & a cafeteria, where you’ll enjoy a wonderful lunch.

•$100 per person

•5 hour excursion

•Transportation included

A walking tour of Lucerne, the “Swiss Paradise

on the Lake” highlights the romantic Old Town.

Saturday, June 5 – en route to Berne

En route to Berne: Lucerne walking tour of Old Town

Saturday, June 5 - B

The Chapel Bridge - 1333Lucerne – an en route stop


The bridge is decorated with 112 painted murals of Lucerne's history along the rafters.


Lucerne’s “The Dying Lion Monument” dedicated to the Swiss Guard


Destination: Swiss capital of Bern


Hotel Bristol BernHotel Bristol BernSaturday & Sunday, June 5, 6Saturday & Sunday, June 5, 6

Hotel Bristol Bern is located in the heart of the Swiss capital. It is just a few steps away from the central station and the Government building, and surrounded by the historical shopping arcades. Experience the enchantment of Bern, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The city’s many attraction and its unique beauty can’t fail to impress you.

Bern’s Parliament Building

Sunday, June 6 - B - D

Bern’s famous Bear pits


Marktgasse


Sunday “optional” in BernSunday “optional” in Bern

““A Taste of Switzerland”A Taste of Switzerland”– Le Gruyere AOC - Vist La Maison du Gruyere and learn Le Gruyere AOC - Vist La Maison du Gruyere and learn

about the famous cheese making process. about the famous cheese making process. – Next, visit the Cailler Nestle Chocolate Factory and Next, visit the Cailler Nestle Chocolate Factory and

witness first-hand the process of making chocolate witness first-hand the process of making chocolate delights. delights.

– $40 – transportation included; 5 hours$40 – transportation included; 5 hours


Farewell Dinner – Bern

Sunday, June 6

Memories of Farewell Dinner in Croatia – November 12, 2008


Monday, June 7, 2010Monday, June 7, 2010

1:25 pm – British Airways, Flight 713, depart 1:25 pm – British Airways, Flight 713, depart from Zurich, arriving at Heathrow at 2:15 from Zurich, arriving at Heathrow at 2:15 pm.pm.

4:15 pm, leave Heathrow on Flight 69, 4:15 pm, leave Heathrow on Flight 69, arriving in Philadelphia at 7:30 pm.arriving in Philadelphia at 7:30 pm.

Transfer to Vincentown via Academy Bus, Transfer to Vincentown via Academy Bus, arriving at approximately 9:15 pm.arriving at approximately 9:15 pm.

Zurich

Summary of Tour OptionalsSummary of Tour Optionals Saturday, May 29 - Salzburg, AustriaSaturday, May 29 - Salzburg, Austria

– Sound of Music Dinner Show - Stiegkeller RestaurantSound of Music Dinner Show - Stiegkeller Restaurant $ 75$ 75

Sunday, May 30 - Salzburg, AustriaSunday, May 30 - Salzburg, Austria– Eagle’s Nest – Obersalzberg Eagle’s Nest – Obersalzberg $40 $40

Friday, June 4 – Zermatt, SwitzerlandFriday, June 4 – Zermatt, Switzerland– Gornergrat Mountain, Cog Railway & Lunch Gornergrat Mountain, Cog Railway & Lunch $100$100

Sunday, June 6 - Bern SwitzerlandSunday, June 6 - Bern Switzerland– A Taste of Switzerland - Chateau de GruyeresA Taste of Switzerland - Chateau de Gruyeres $40 $40

LeGruyere Cheese outletLeGruyere Cheese outlet Cailler Nestle Chocolate FactoryCailler Nestle Chocolate Factory

TotalTotal $255$255

EURO

USD EURO

$ 1 0.77

$ 5 3.85

$ 10 7.71

$ 20 15.42

$ 50 38.55

$ 100 77.10

EURO USD

E 1 $ 1.29

E 5 $ 6.48

E 10 $ 12.96

E 20 $ 25.93

E 50 $ 64.84

E 100$129.69

Exchange Rates: 5/10/10

Swiss CurrencySwiss Currency Q: Can I pay with Euro Q: Can I pay with Euro

(EUR) in Switzerland ?(EUR) in Switzerland ?

– Switzerland is Not part Switzerland is Not part of the EU and does not of the EU and does not use the Euro as use the Euro as currency.currency.

– The currency is the The currency is the Swiss FrankSwiss Frank (abbreviated sometimes (abbreviated sometimes as SFr, sometimes as as SFr, sometimes as CHF).CHF).

– Euros can be used only Euros can be used only in larger towns and in larger towns and tourist areas and then tourist areas and then the exchange the shops the exchange the shops offer is bad and you will offer is bad and you will get Swiss Francs back.get Swiss Francs back.

– It is better to get some It is better to get some Franks and use them.Franks and use them.

Swiss Franc

USD S FRANC

$ 1 1.09

$ 5 5.49

$ 10 10.98

$ 20 21.97

$ 50 54.93

$ 100109.86

S FRANC USD

f 1 $ 0.91

f 5 $ 4.55

f 10 $ 9.10

f 20 $ 18.20

f 50 $ 45.51

f 100 $ 91.02

Exchange Rates: 5/10/10

Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-13-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening.Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.Come early and be patient. Heavy travel volumes and the enhanced security process may mean longer lines at security checkpoints.TSA working with our partners. TSA works with airlines and airports to anticipate peak traffic and be ready for the traveling public.

62 linear inches

(l x h x w)11 pounds

36 linear inches

(l x h x w)50 pounds

ONE ONLY! ONE ONLY!

•Restrictions dictated by both the airlines and Collette Vacations, because of the need to carry luggage for approximately 50 people on the coach..

•Put blue Collette luggage tag on your checked bags at the start of the trip. These will be used to identify your room at each hotel.

•Include a card inside your luggage with both your home contact information and the list of your hotels on this trip.

Tipping Tipping New!New! Hometown pickup bus (each Hometown pickup bus (each

way)way)– $2-$3 per person$2-$3 per person

Tour Manager:Tour Manager:– $4-$6 p/p per travel day = $44-$66 $4-$6 p/p per travel day = $44-$66

Coach DriverCoach Driver– $3-$5 p/p per travel day = $33-$55 $3-$5 p/p per travel day = $33-$55

Step-on local tour guide = $1.00 Step-on local tour guide = $1.00 Gratuities in hotels are included in the Gratuities in hotels are included in the

tour price.tour price.

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