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The Soul of Poland
Domestic and International Travel Since 1947
INCLUDED FEATURES:
First class hotels
Airport arrival transfer Krakow airport to hotel on day 1
Departure transfer hotel to Warsaw airport on day 6
Breakfast daily and 2 dinners
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Professional Tour Director throughout
Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
Whisper technology enhanced touring
Service charges and hotel taxes
7 days / 6 nights – Air & Land
6 days / 5 nights – Land only
TOUR ITINERARY:
DAY 1. SATURDAY [Dinner]
Arrive in KRAKOW
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There’s time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner.
DAY 2 SUNDAY [Breakfast]
In KRAKOW
After breakfast we take you to visit the Wieliczka salt mine is over 700 years old and is one of the largest and oldest working salt mines in Europe. It is on the UNESCO list of the 12 most priceless monuments in the world. An elevator will take you to the first level of the mine where you will be able to see the 180-foot chapel made from salt rock and lit with salt-crystal chandeliers. There are many other chambers carved out of a huge block of salt, underground museums, and even tennis and volleyball courts. Return to Krakow for some free time before we continue or exploration and visit the Jewish quarter of the city. Overnight in your hotel.
DAY 3 MONDAY [Breakfast]
In KRAKOW
A morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town where you will see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free to go for a stroll, browse through the shops, sample some “sernik” or “szarlotka”, or simply relax.
DAY 4 TUESDAY [Breakfast, Dinner]
To WARSAW
This morning join on a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the blackened picture of the Virgin Mary, popularly called the "Black Madonna." In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland's capital city, Warsaw.
DAY 5 WEDNESDAY [Breakfast]
In WARSAW
This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens, or perhaps attending an optional late afternoon Chopin concert.
DAY 6 THURSDAY [Breakfast]
Depart WARSAW
Check out from your hotel. Departure transfer to Warsaw airport.
NOTE: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes.
YOUR HOTELS:
Krakow: Hotel Novotel Centrum (F) or similar
Warsaw: Hotel Mercure Grand (F) or similar
Departures from USA are one day prior to the starting date in Krakow
