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Immerse Your Choir in a Vocal Tribute to Martin Luther.
Your choir will love participating in the 2008 Choral Celebration of Luther's Wedding. Imagine performing among other choirs from all over the world in the heart of Luther's Germany. Your choir's experience will include a performance at Lutherstadt-Wittenberg's re-enactment and celebration of Martin Luther's Wedding to Katharina von Bora. In addition to performing in front of thousands of faithful Lutherans and festival visitors, you'll also be privileged to attend a wedding 'reception' for Luther and his new bride. In addition to live period music, you'll enjoy a charming wedding cake and wedding 'favors' to help remind you of your choral tour. You'll also have the chance to tour many famous Luther sites during your stay in Erfurt, what many consider to be the spiritual home of Martin Luther.
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Tour Highlights • 4 nights, 4-star accommodation • Daily breakfast • Daily dinner • Special Wedding Dinner and 'Reception' for Luther and his Bride, including special wedding cake, live music, and wedding 'favors.' • Welcome reception for fellowship with other participating choirs. • Performance in Lutherstadt-Wittenberg during Luther's Wedding Celebrations. • Dinner at Augustinian Abbey, followed by performance at the Cloisters of the Abbey • Tour of Erfurt, the spiritual home of Martin Luther • Tour of Lutherstadt-Wittenberg, where Luther posted his 95 Theses. • Entrance Wartburg Castle • Entrance Luther House • Entrance Bach House • Modern motorcoach transportation for all excursions, journeys and transfers. • Professional Tour Manager during tour • One bag in and out of hotel • Airport Transfers • Total Price $569, per
person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement: $119. At iExperience, we know that every itinerary is not perfect for every group. Would you like to adapt this tour to fit your group? Just go to the Contact Us Page and let us know what experience you are looking for. |
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Thursday, June 5, 2008: Arrival Erfurt
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Arrive today in Frankfurt, where you will be met by an experienced, English-speaking Tour Manager who will accompany you during your tour. Board your modern motorcoach for a transfer to the beautiful, medieval city of Erfurt. Upon arrival, you'll have the opportunity for rest and relaxation, or a bit of sightseeing on your own. The evening affords you the opportunity to meet members of other participating choirs at a Welcome Dinner and Reception. D | ||
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Friday, June 6, 2008: Erfurt
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Following a lovely breakfast in your hotel, enjoy a half-day tour of Erfurt, where you will walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther and enjoy the medieval city center, half-timbered buildings and enchanting Merchant's Bridge. Following the tour, enjoy lunch and explore on your own. The evening offers an enchanting dinner at the famous Augustinian Abbey where you will enjoy a lovely meal. You will also have the chance to perform a short concert at the Cloisters of the Abbey. B/D | ||
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Saturday, June 7, 2008: Erfurt
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Today brings plenty of excitement as you travel to Lutherstadt-Wittenberg for the official celebration of Luther's wedding. Enjoy watching the wedding party as they parade down the narrow streets of the famous town. The festive atmosphere of medieval craftsman, artisans and performers will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. As part of the celebrations your choir will have the opportunity to perform on stage during the festival. You may also enjoy an en-masse performance by the participating festival choirs. Your day is not over with your performance, the evening brings a special dinner and reception in honor of Luther and his bride. Enjoy live period music, a charming wedding cake, and special wedding favors that will serve as special reminders of your travels and performance. B/D | ||
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Sunday, June 8, 2008: Erfurt
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After enjoying breakfast and an optional church service at which your choir will have the opportunity to perform, embark on an excursion to the majestic Wartburg Castle. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, is where Luther arrived in 1521 and translated the New Testament into German. Continue on to Eisenach where you will visit the Luther House where Luther grew up. You will also have the opportunity to visit the monument to Johann Sebastian Bach and visit the house in which he was born. In the evening, enjoy an authentic Thuringian dinner of regional specialties. B/D | ||
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Monday June 9, 2008: Departure or Beginning of Extensions
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