Note:  Limited Space Available.  Contact Amy Goerwitz for more details.

THE JOURNEY

Join Carleton Economics Professor Michael Hemesath and St. Olaf Religion Professor Elizabeth Galbraith on this once-in-a-lifetime journey combining a performance of the legendary 2010 Passion Play in Oberammergau with a delightful cruise through the heart of Europe. Cruise in style and comfort along the Danube River through the fabled realms of the Habsburg Empire. Visit a timeless world where Gothic cathedrals soar above medieval cities and rivers wind through lush forests and vineyards. Visit Budapest (Hungary), Bratislava (Slovakia), Vienna (Austria) and Melk (Austria). Our journey culminates with two nights in Oberammergau where you'll attend the 2010 Passion Play, a revered tradition that dates 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. Staged every 10 years, this incredible performance incorporates magnificent costumes, scenery and orchestral accompaniment to create a memorable spectacle. A full program of excursions, cultural enhancements and specially arranged access to the 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play, including tickets, transfers to and from the hotel, and traditional Bavarian lunch and dinner, are included with this customized itinerary.

FACULTY

Michael Hemesath is a Professor of Economics and the Chair of the Economics Department of Carleton College while his wife Elizabeth Galbraith is an Associate Professor of Religion at St. Olaf College. Michael is an expert on transition economics, with an emphasis on Europe and the former Soviet bloc. He also teaches courses on international economics and health economics. Elizabeth has studied Orthodox Christianity and Jewish traditions in Europe. Her academic interests also focus on the philosophy of religion, the problem of evil, and Holocaust Studies. Both have led numerous study abroad trips for their colleges and in 2007 they led the successful alumni adventure to the Baltic Sea and the Norwegian fjords.

INTERESTED?

For more information, see the trip brochure link in the blue box above. We expect this trip to be very popular. Space is limited to 30 Carleton participants.

PRICING

Seven cabin categories are available with prices ranging from $2995-$5595 per person. See trip brochure link for more details.

RESERVE NOW

Please complete the registration form in the blue box. Reserve by September 29, 2009 and receive an early bird discount of $500 per person.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Amy Goerwitz at the Alumni Affairs Office: 800-729-2586 or 507-222-5645 (direct line) or by e-mail at amy.goerwitz@carleton.edu.