Oberammergau in 2010
Oberammergau in 2010 The quaint European village of Oberammergau is world famous for the spectacular Passion Play performed by its residents just once every decade. Keeping a pledge made nearly 400 years ago, this reenactment of the crucifixion of Christ preserves the health and well-being of its residents to this day.

Ways to Travel
Traveling as an individual or as part of a larger group is always life changing. Just think of the possibilities when traveling with your church or religious organization. Fellowship, outreach, and building a stronger community will be the results of making your spiritual journey. As congregating has always been a part of the Christian faith and practice, travel continues this great tradition and fosters personal faith.

Benefits
Religious travel offers wonderful benefits including spiritual enlightenment. A wonderful way to vacation, you'll see firsthand how culture, history, and the heritage of your faith interact in life today-and you may even discover that it supports other ministries you may be involved with, growing your faith in a personal, enriching way.

Religious Vacations
Our Globus Religious Vacations feature some of the most beloved and holy places on earth. Our itineraries encourage you to visit and learn more about the "faith of our fathers," as well as enrich your life personally. Whatever your destination may be, it is our mission to deliver an enriching experience that creates a lifetime of memories.

* Travel the Lands of the Bible

Visit places of biblical significance while experiencing rich culture and history. This year Globus takes you to the Holy Land to trace the life of Jesus. Visit Philippi, Corinth, Ephesus, and other places where Apostle Paul traveled. Stand atop Mount Nebo and watch as ancient history unfolds. Experience early Christianity as you travel to Turkey and visit the seven churches that John addresses in the Book of Revelation.
Biblical Trips, 2009 Vacations

* New! Journey Through the Holy Land
* Jordan & Egypt in the Bible
* Turkey & the Book of Revelation
* Footsteps of Apostle Paul

What Can You Experience?

* Ancient Philippi and Corinth, where the Apostle Paul preached
* Patmos Island and the cave where the Apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation
* Ephesus and the house where the Virgin Mary spent her last days
* Izmir (Smyrna) and Sart (Sardis), two of the Seven Churches of Revelation
* Mt. Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land
* Jabbok River, where Jacob wrestled with the angel
* Bethany Beyond-the-Jordan, the wilderness home of John the Baptist and where Jesus was baptized
* Mt. Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments
* The famed "Hanging Church" in Old Cairo
* The cliff-dwelling Meteora Monasteries in Greece
* Ancient St. Catherine's Monastery in Egypt

* Travel the Lands of Protestant/Evangelical Christianity

Renew and grow your faith as you experience places of importance for Protestant/Evangelical Christianity. From Germany and the roots of the Reformation to England, explore the lives of Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, John and Charles Wesley, John Newton, and C.H. Spurgeon. By combining faith and travel, you will gain a better understanding of the world while also learning more about the roots of your religion.
Protestant/Evangelical Christianity, 2009 Vacations

* England’s Christian Heritage
* The European Reformation

What Can You Experience?

* All Saints Castle Church where Martin Luther hung his 95 Theses
* Nuremberg, the first town to accept the Reformation
* Augustinian Monastery, where Martin Luther served as a monk
* Worms, site of the Imperial Council
* Augsburg, home to the Augsburg Confession
* Grossmunster Church, the Reformation mother church in Switzerland under Ulrich Zwingli
* Geneva where John Calvin and John Knox preached
* St. Giles Cathedral, the mother church of Presbyterianism
* John Wesley Chapel and The New Room, the world's oldest Methodist building
* Westminster Abbey with its memorial to John and Charles Wesley

* Travel the Lands of Catholicism

Visit beloved holy shrines around the world, where you can deepen your faith as well as explore the local culture and history. See the Vatican with its awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel, Poland and the boyhood home of Pope John Paul II, as well as the most treasured Marian Shrines of Europe, including Lourdes, Fatima, and Medjugorje, where the Virgin Mary has historically appeared to give messages to the world. With Globus, the opportunities are virtually unlimited and include Assisi, home town of St. Francis and St. Clare, and San Giovanni Rotondo, home of St. Padre Pio.
Catholic Faith Vacations, 2009 Vacations

* Irish Faith & History
* Legacy of Pope John Paul II
* Lourdes & Shrines of France
* Marian Shrines of Europe
* New! The Vatican, Assisi & Southern Italy
* Grand Catholic Italy

What Can You Experience?

* St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican, home of the Catholic faith
* Assisi, hometown of St. Francis and St. Clare
* Lourdes, where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858
* Santiago de Compostela, one of the Middle Ages' most famous pilgrimage sites
* Fatima, where the Virgin Mary appeared to three children in 1917
* Wadowice, boyhood home of Pope John Paul II
* Shrine of Divine Mercy and Infant Child of Prague, two of Catholicism's most popular devotions li>St. Joseph's Oratory in Montreal with its ex-votos of miraculously cured pilgrims

* Oberammergau in 2010

The quaint village of Oberammergau is world famous for its spectacular Passion Play, performed by the locals just once a decade.

In 1634 the Black Death decimated Europe’s population. Oberammergau remained untouched until a homesick villager returned one night, unknowingly bringing with him the dreaded plague. Almost 100 villagers died as a result.

Frightened survivors vowed that if God saved them from the plague, once every 10 years they would reenact the agony and crucifixion of Christ. From then on there were no further deaths from the plague—and the villagers have fulfilled their pledge ever since.

Globus invites you to experience this legendary event on one of the special vacations being offered in 2010.

GLOBUS RELIGIOUS 2010 OBERAMMERGAU VACATIONS
Oberammergau in 2010These three special Religious Vacations combine the classic Passion Play event with the religious stories and traditions that surround the destinations and the Crucifixion itself.

Catholic Germany & Alps: 10 days (TCO)
Munich, Oberammergau, Lucerne, Karlsruhe, Cologne, Frankfurt

The European Reformation plus Oberammergau: 12 days (TLO)
Geneva, Heidelberg, Rhineland, Erfurt, Nuremberg, Oberammergau, Munich

Grand Catholic Italy: 14 days (TVO)
Rome, San Giovanni Rotondo, Assisi, Florence, Venice, Innsbruck, Oberammergau, Munich

OBERAMMERGAU VACATIONS
Please contact us for more information about these vacations that featuring the Passion Play in Oberammergau.

Oberammergau in 2010Enchanting Europe & Oberammergau: 14 days (HMO)
London, Paris, Lucerne, Oberammergau, Rhineland, Amsterdam

Imperial Splendors & Oberammergau: 13 days (RSO)
Munich, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Salzburg, Oberammergau, Munich

Munich, Salzburg, Vienna & Oberammergau: 11 days (RTO)
Munich, Salzburg, Vienna, Oberammergau, Munich

The Best of Austria & Switzerland plus Oberammergau: 16 days (ZCO)
Vienna, Salzburg, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Berne, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Oberammergau, Munich

Oberammergau in 2010German Highlights & Oberammergau: 11 days (ZDO)
Frankfurt, Cologne, Berlin, Nuremberg, Oberammergau, Black Forest, Frankfurt

Alpine Countries & Oberammergau: 16 days (ZFO)
Frankfurt, Oberammergau, Vienna, St. Veit, Innsbruck, St. Moritz, Lugano, Zermatt, Lucerne, Frankfurt

European Charm & Oberammergau: 13 days (HBO)
Amsterdam, Rhineland, Munich, Oberammergau, Venice, Lucerne, Montreux, Paris