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After arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the
city. The afternoon is free. At 6:00PM, meet your guide and the rest of the
group in the hotel lobby. Drive along the beautifully renovated Royal Route with
its historical monuments and residences. Stop at Castle Square for a short walk
through Old Town, and then join us for welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
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This morning, we introduce you to the highlights of Warsaw. A half-day
sightseeing tour includes Old Town, beautifully rebuilt after World War II, with
the impressive Royal Castle, seat of the kings of Poland. Here the Constitution
of May 3rd was proclaimed in 1791, the second oldest constitution, after the US
Constitution, in the world. You will admire some of its 300 rooms and see the
Canaletto Room with 23 of his paintings, the Throne Room, the magnificent
Knight’s Hall with six large paintings by Marcello Bacciarelli, the Marble room
with its 22 portraits of Polish kings and the largest and most impressive of all
the castle’s chambers, the Ballroom. After lunch served at a local restaurant in
Old Town, we continue our tour with a drive to the area of the former Warsaw
Ghetto. En route, you will see the building of the National Opera House and Town
Hall. During your tour of Warsaw we invite you to the famous Warsaw café, “U
Bliklego”, to taste a typical Warsaw pastry called “paczek”. This evening you
will take an unforgettable musical journey through the world famous compositions
of our greatest composer, Frederic Chopin, at a piano recital. A glass of
sparkling wine will be served during intermission. |
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After breakfast, we depart for Zakopane – one of the most popular vacation
resorts in the Tatra Mountains. En route, we stop in Czestochowa to visit the
Jasna Gora Monastery and the Black Madonna Shrine with its miraculous icon.
Lunch will be served a local restaurant in Czestochowa. Before we reach Zakopane,
we drive to Auschwitz to visit the Martyrdom Museum of the former Nazi
concentration camp, the infamous factory of death. In the evening we arrive in
Zakopane beautifully situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, in the valley
between Gubalowka and Giewont. It is the most popular resort in Poland and one
of the most beautiful places in all of Poland, owing to its picturesque
location. Once, a small mountain village, Zakopane became a fashionable artist’s
retreat at the beginning of the 20th century.
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In the morning, you will have a sightseeing tour of Zakopane, whose wooden
architecture blends with the natural landscapes and it is copied in other parts
of Poland and is known as Zakopianski Style. You will visit the Jaszczurowka
Chapel, a great example of the wooden architecture in Zakopane, and the
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima at Krzeptowki, which was built by the people of
Zakopane to thank the Lady of Fatima for saving the Pope after an attempt on His
life.
Admire the breathtaking views of the Tatras from the top of Gubalowka Mountain
and shop for souvenirs of arts and crafts of the Highlanders (Gorale) in the
local shops. After lunch on your own you will have a free time. Before we
continue on to Krakow, take a spectacular rafting trip on the Dunajec River in
Pieniny National Park. Tonight’s dinner will be served at a local restaurant in
Krakow’s Old Town Market Square |
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The morning sightseeing tour will feature Wawel, the Royal Castle, home to three
dynasties of Poland’s monarchs. Its stately halls and exquisite chambers are
filled with priceless art, valuable period furniture and rare ancient objects.
The collection of monumental 16th century tapestries is matchless.
You will also visit the Wawel Cathedral, the place of the cult of St. Stanislaw
and St. Jadwiga, Queen of Poland. Its 18 chapels are true architectural
masterpieces. The giant bell, Zygmunt from 1520 ranks with the world’s largest.
This is the place where Polish kings were crowned and buried. Following a short
break for coffee and cake at the famous Krakow café, “Jama Michalika”, a place
designed by local artists with beautiful glass-painted windows and interesting
drawings, we drive to Old Town with its restored Main Square of magnificent
houses and palaces. There, you stop at St. Mary’s Basilica where to see the
magnificent wooden altar by Wit Stwosz. In the middle of the square is Cloth
Hall built before 1349, but renovated in the 16th century with many shopping
stalls inside. After lunch on your own, we drive to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an
unforgettable tourist attraction with underground chambers, grottoes, and
chapels carved from salt. Dinner with a folkloric show will be
served at a local restaurant in Wieliczka, before we drive back to Krakow. |
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After breakfast, we leave for Torun. On the way, we will stop in Lowicz, a
typical Mazovian town famous for folk art: colorful costumes and beautiful paper
cut-outs. You will be invited for a home-hosted lunch by a local family,
whose charming cottage is located at the foot of the former Lowicz Castle. You
will be welcomed in a typical Polish way, with bread & salt, and enjoy your meal
served by the young married couple in their lovely house. You will have time to
talk about their day to day life and have your dessert in a beautiful garden. We
continue to Torun, where the balance of the day is at leisure. |
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In the morning, we see the highlights of Torun. It is the birthplace of Nicolaus
Copernicus and considered one of the most magnificent historic cities of Poland.
Its Old Town has been included in UNESCO’s list for its impressive 13th
century Town Hall, superb churches and historic streets preserving Torun’s past
glory. A visit to the Copernicus Museum is included in your itinerary. Lunch
will be served at a local restaurant in Torun. In the afternoon, we drive to
Gdansk. Upon arrival, we take a brief walk through the town’s Old Town. |
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Today, we tour Gdansk in depth. We start from the Upland Gate - a fragment of
the city's former fortifications and one of its main gates. Just behind it, we
pass by a baked-brick construction consisting of the Prison Tower and the
Torture House - relics of the 15th century Gothic defense walls. The
Golden Gate, situated next to the Prison Tower, opens onto Long Market - a
magnificent street, with grand mansions decorated with late Renaissance and
Baroque facades. A real feast for the eyes!!! It is here that the richest
burghers of Gdansk once lived. Next, we come upon the Main Town and the Artus
Court - a building used for Hanseatic League meetings.
It is renowned as the most beautiful court among all of Europe’s Hanseatic
cities. Just behind it stands the tower of St. Mary's Basilica, a part of the
most precious and largest red-brick Gothic church in Gdansk. On our way back we
pass by Mariacka Street, with its gabled terraced houses and elegant boutiques.
From here we drive to Gdynia, youngest of the tri-city complex, which also
includes Sopot. Here we visit Oliwa Cathedral famous for one-of-a-kind pipe
organ, to enjoy a concert. After lunch at a local restaurant, we continue our
drive to Sopot, the famous and fashionable seaside resort. Here you can still
see the oldest and longest wooden pier in Europe. The balance of the day is free
and give you time for shopping Baltic arts and crafts, including unique amber
jewelry and trinkets. |
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After breakfast, we drive to Olsztyn. En route, we stop at the Teutonic Knights
Castle in Malbork. It is the largest brick building in Europe and one of
Poland’s greatest tourist attractions. Lunch will be served at a local
restaurant. In the afternoon, we continue to Olsztyn, a town located in a region
of lakes and forests. The most attractive part of the city is the old town,
encircled by a set of fortified walls. In the evening, take part in an open-air
picnic with a folkloric entertainment in Gietrzwlad. |
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After breakfast, we return to Warsaw. On the way, we visit the Ethnographic Park
in Olsztynek, site of the Museum of Folk Architecture, one of the oldest
open-air museums in Europe. The Museum contains many interesting examples of
folk architecture, including houses, barns, windmills and other traditional
buildings. A particular attraction of the Ethnographical Park are the interiors
of old houses, the evangelical church, a smithy, a pottery stand, a Dutch
windmill as well as various temporary displays representing items of
traditional craftsmanship and modern folk art and handicraft from the region.
The main objective of the Museum is to preserve the legacy of the past for
future generations and to encourage the study of the rich cultural and spiritual
values of days gone by. A farewell dinner will be served at local restaurant in
Warsaw this evening. |
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After breakfast this morning, we transfer you to the airport for the return
flight home.
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| Starting dates in Warsaw | Ending dates in Warsaw |
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| Saturday | Tuesday |
| May 28 | Jun 07 |
| Jun 11 | Jun 21 |
| Jun 25 | Jul 01 |
| Jul 09 | Jul 19 |
| Jul 23 | Aug 02 |
| Aug 06 | Aug 16 |
| Aug 27 | Sep 06 |
| Sep 10 | Sep 20 |
| Sep 24 | Oct 04 |
| Oct 08 | Oct 18 |
Guaranteed Prices
£1342 per person in twin/double room
£358 per single supplement
Tour Features:Guaranteed Prices
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Airport transfers
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Selected class hotels, rooms with private facilities
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English-speaking tour escort assistance
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Obligatory local guides
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Private air-conditioned motor coach/minibus/car (depending on the group
size)
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Meals as per itinerary:
breakfast daily, 6 x lunch (including one home-hosted lunch in Lowicz),
5 x
dinner (including one dinner with folkloric show in Wieliczka, and one
picnic with folklore entertainment in Gietrzwald)
• Cake
& coffee/tea at famous Warsaw
café „U Bliklego”
• Cake & coffee/tea at famous Krakow café „Jama
Michalika”
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Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
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Entrance fees:
Warsaw
– Royal Castle
Czestochowa – Jasna Gora Monastery and the Black Madonna Shrine
Oswiecim/Auschwitz
Zakopane – cable car to Gubalowka Hill and a rafting trip on the Dunajec
River
Krakow
– Royal Castle and Cathedral on the Wawel Hill, St. Mary’s Church
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Torun –
Copernicus Museum
Gdansk
– organ concert in the Oliwa Cathedral
Malbork – Malbork Castle
Olsztynek – Museum of Folk Architecture
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Chopin concert with a glass of sparkling wine
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Luggage handling at hotels (one piece per person)
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Hotel charges and taxes
Hotels:
2 nights at 4-star hotel in Warsaw / Novotel Centrum or similar
1 night at 3-star hotel in Zakopane / Nosalowy Dwor or similar
2 nights at 4-star hotel in Krakow / Novotel Bronowice or similar
1 night at 3-star hotel in Torun/ Mercure Helios or similar
2 nights at 4-star hotel in Gdansk / Scandic Hotel or similar
1 night at 3-star hotel in Olsztyn / Omega Hotel or similar
1 night at 4-star hotel in Warsaw / Novotel Centrum or similar
Included in the price
Accommodation 3* and 4*. hotels
Meals as per itinerary
Coach transportation
Sightseeing as per itinerary
English speaking guide
Porterage at hotels
NEW! Comlimentary arrival
and
departure transfers in Warsaw
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