Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Viking River Cruises is the first major operator to publish 2030 Oberammergau itineraries, with two published routes (Amsterdam to Munich, and Oberammergau to Budapest) and starting prices from $6,999 to $7,499 per person. A $25 deposit reserves your spot, with full payment due by October 12, 2028. Other operators, and the village's own official ticket allotments, have not yet been announced.

Individual tickets are not sold directly to the general public in the way concert tickets are. The overwhelming majority of tickets are allocated to licensed tour operators and travel agencies as part of accommodation packages. Pavlus Travel works with several of these licensed partners, including Viking River Cruises, so your ticket, seating category and lodging are secured together as part of your trip.

Both include your Passion Play ticket and typically similar hotel quality. An escorted tour usually costs less and covers more ground by motorcoach with a tour director. A river cruise costs somewhat more but unpacks only once, includes more amenities (drinks, gratuities, some excursions), and offers cabin categories like balconies and suites that aren't available on a land tour. Your Pavlus planner can walk through both based on your budget and travel style.

Because seating and hotel inventory near Oberammergau is limited during the play's run, popular departure dates for past productions sold out well over a year in advance. Viking River Cruises is already accepting a $25 deposit on its 2030 sailings, with full payment not due until October 12, 2028 — so reserving early costs you nothing extra. Getting on our early-access list now means you'll hear about other operators' 2030 availability before the general public.

Exact inclusions vary by tour operator, but typically your package includes your reserved Passion Play ticket and seating category, hotel accommodations, many meals, motorcoach or cruise transportation, guided sightseeing, and a tour director or cruise director. Your Pavlus quote will spell out exactly what's included for your specific itinerary.

U.S. and Canadian passport holders typically do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Germany and the greater Schengen Area, though entry requirements can change. You will need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates. Your travel planner can point you to current, official entry requirements when you book.

If you find an identical package at a lower price, publicly advertised on a United States-based website, we will match it. The guarantee applies to prices available to the general public (not membership, corporate, or auction pricing) and quoted in US dollars. Ask your planner for full details.

Yes. Many travelers extend their trip with additional nights in Munich, Salzburg, or elsewhere in Europe, or combine a land tour with a river cruise. Let your planner know what else you'd like to see and they'll build it into your quote.

Fill out the quote form on our homepage with a little about how you'd like to travel, and a Pavlus travel planner will follow up with tour and cruise options tailored to you — no cost or obligation.