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Poland
Escorted Tour
THE SCENIC POLAND
2010
7 days/ 6 nights |
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GUARANTEED DEPARTURES:
May 22 , June 12, July 10, August 7 , Sept 4 , Sep 25, Oct 1 2010
in two languages: English and Spanish
ITINERARY - 2010
SPECIAL BONUS - DEPARTURE TRANSFER INCLUDED
Day 1 SATURDAY, WARSAW (D)
A meeting with your tour escort at your hotel at 6:oo p.m.. Enjoy
your evening Chopin concert. You will listen to the most famous
works of Frederic Chopin performed by the best pianist in a
two-part recital with a glass of wine that will be served during
the interval. This will be a splendid evening to celebrate 200th
anniversary of Chopin’s birth. Dinner at the local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 SUNDAY, WARSAW (B/D)
A half day sightseeing tour of Warsaw including the city
highlights, such as: the Old Town beautifully rebuilt after the WW
II with the impressive Royal Castle, the seat of kings of Poland.
It was where the 3rd Of May Constitution was promulgated in 1791,
the second constitution, next to the US Constitution, ever in the
world. You will admire some of its 300 rooms. All interiors where
carefully restored and look like it was centuries ago. You can see
there Canaletto Room with 23 paintings of his, Throne Room,
magnificent Knight’s Hall with six large paintings by Marcello
Bacciarelli, the Marble room with 22 portraits of Polish kings and
the largest and most impressive of all the castle’s chambers,
the Ballroom.
Short break for typical Polish doughnut [paczek] at the famous
Warsaw's coffee shop "U Bliklego".
Late afternoon drive to Żelazowa Wola, a birthplace of
Frederic Chopin. Visit the interiors of the manor house, now a
museum devoted to our great composer, where you will see
memorabilia of Chopin and his family. Afterwards, we invite you
for a home-hosted dinner served by the young couple of artists who
will welcome you in their charming wooden cottage based of Lowicz
castle ruins. Meet with their family and enjoy the typical Polish
hospitality.
Day 3 MONDAY, WARSAW - CZĘSTOCHOWA - OSWIECIM -WADOWICE -
KRAKOW (B/L)
A morning departure for Krakow. Drive to Czestochowa to visit the
Jasna Gora Monastery, religious and spiritual center of Poland,
place of many pilgrimages coming from all over the world to see
the world famous Black Madonna Picture. You will also visit the
Treasury Room with nice collection of many precious gifts given to
the monastery. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Auschwitz
to see the former Nazi concentration camp - the biggest factory of
death in the history of humanity and a silent witness to human
tragedy. Continue your drive to Krakow.
Short stop in Wadowice, the birthplace of Pope John Paul II. See
the Wadowice Basilica and the house of our great Pole, now a
museum devoted to Karol Wojtyla. After arrival accommodation at
the hotel.
Day 4 TUESDAY, CRACOW (B)
A guided sightseeing tour of the ancient capital of Poland, a
royal city on the Vistula lying at the foot of Wawel - a limestone
hill on whose peak rise a splendid royal palace and the cathedral
church of St. Waclaw and bishop Stanislaus. You will start with
the Royal Castle and Cathedral on the Wawel Hill which were
remodeled according to the new Renaissance taste in the beginning
of the 16th century. It is the place where Polish kings were
crowned and buried here.
Afterwards, drive to the Old Town with the Main Market Square with
magnificent houses and palaces. In the middle of the square is the
Cloth Hall built before 1349, but altered in 16th century with
many shopping stalls inside. Short break for a cake and coffee at
the famous Cracow coffee shop "Jama Michalika', a place
designed by local artists with beautiful glass-painted windows and
interesting drawings. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 5 WEDNESDAY, CRACOW ZAKOPANE (B/D)
A morning departure for Zakopane. A half day tour of Zakopane
beautifully sited at the foot of the Tatra Mountains in the valley
between Gubałówka and Giewont. It is the most popular resort
in Poland and one of the most beautiful places owing to its
picturesque location and find a spa architecture which blends in
with the natural landscape and involves characteristic elements of
the local building. Once a small mountain village Zakopane became
fashionable
winter resort for artists at the beginning of 20th century. You
will see many beautiful wooden churches and chapels.
Afternoon on your own - time for shopping in the famous Krupowki
street full of folk art and craft. Dinner at a local restaurant
with folklore dances. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 THURSDAY, ZAKOPANE - WIELICZKA -WARSAW (B/L/D)
A morning departure for Warsaw. En route stop in Wieliczka to see
the oldest Salt Mine in Europe. Visit the unique underground world
of salt lakes, chambers and chapels created by many generations of
Polish miners. We can see up to 20 excavated chambers on 3 levels,
full of beautiful statues sculpted from salt as well as sthe Salt
Works Museum.
Light lunch will be served at a local inn and continue your drive
to Warsaw. After arrival check-in at the hotel.
Day 7 FRIDAY, WARSAW (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.
Rate Per person in double occupancy 2010 :
785 Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange rate)
Single Supplement: Euro 236
Tour Includes:
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2 nights at the 5star Radisson SAS Hotel in
Warsaw
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2 nights at the 4star Best Western Premier
Hotel In Krakow
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1 night at the 3star Mercure Kasprowy Hotel in
Zakopane
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1 night at the 4star Best Western Mazurkas
Hotel in Warsaw
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2 dinners at a local restaurants,
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1 home-hosted dinner and 1 dinner at the hotel
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2 lunches at a local restaurant
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Folklore show in Zakopane
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Coffee& cake/ tea at famous " U
Bliklego" coffee-shop in Warsaw
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Chopin concert with glass of champagne
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Sightseeing tours: Warsaw, Cracow &
Zakopane including: Warsaw Royal Castle, Zelazowa Wola, Jasna
Gora Monastery, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Wawel Royal Castle and
Cathedral, Cracow St. Mary’s Church and Wieliczka Salt Mine
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English & Spanish speaking tour escort
assistance throughout
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Local guides and entrance fees
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Air-conditioned motor coach services
throughout
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Taxes and service charges
NEW: in 2010: DEPARTURE TRANSFER INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
TOUR does not INCLUDE:
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Arrival transfers
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Optional services: Transfer services:
1-2 pax euro 30 per transfer one-way / Eur 50
3-6 pax euro 80 per transfer one way / Eur 100
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Pre night accommodation at Radisson SAS Hotel
in Warsaw:
Euro 54 per person per night based on double occupancy
Euro 45 per night single supplement
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Post - night accommodation at Best Western
Mazurkas Hotel in Warsaw:
Euro 49 per person per night based on double occupancy
Euro 40 per night single supplement
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