Contents: 1. Wieliczka Salt Mine. 2. City Tours 2.1. Old Town 2.2. Kazimierz The Jewish Quarter & Schindler s List Tour

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2 Contents: 1. Wieliczka Salt Mine 2. City Tours 2.1. Old Town 2.2. Kazimierz The Jewish Quarter & Schindler s List Tour 3. Zakopane & the Tatra Mountains 4. Dunajec River Gorge 5. Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum 6. Częstochowa The Black Madonna 7. Additional information

3 1. WIELICZKA SALT MINE The entire tour lasts up to 5 hours. Price: 85 PLN per person The price includes: hostel/hotel pick-up transport by air conditioned mini-bus professional English/French speaking guide tour leader visiting the twenty historic chambers connected by two kilometers of passages Additional information: Descent to the mine by the stairs (380 steps) to Level 1 (at the depth of 64 meters). Return to the surface by a lift up the Danilowicz shaft from Level 3 (from the depth of 135 meters).

4 2. CITY TOURS Each tour lasts around 3 hours and its price is 25 PLN per person THE OLD TOWN Best city tour available. Major sights, history of Poland, fun facts, unusual symbols and traditions - all included in an entertaining walk with a professional and knowledgeable city guide. What is included: Wawel hill, Royal castle and cathedral, Old town, Jagiellonian University district, Planty Park, Main Market square, St. Mary's basilica, Leftovers of fortifications 1/2 hour coffee break to discuss the social and economical situation of Poland. fun stories and legends. customs and traditions. English speaking guide. What is excluded: entrance fees, drinks, boredom, yawning and staying on the beaten path KAZIMIERZ - THE JEWISH QUARTER & THE SCHINDLER'S LIST TOUR During this tour we will take you to the district of Kazimierz - now becoming the artistic centre of Krakow filled with designer café s. The trendy location surrounded by buildings that witnessed shocking Holocaust history is also the place where before World War II, Jewish culture flourished for centuries and a film set for Steven Spielbergs Oscar winner. Then, we continue to the district of Podgórze to see Schindler's factory and the surviving remnants of the second World War ghetto. What is included: Kazimierz: Wolnica Square, former Jewish district with synagogues, old meat market Podgórze district: former main ghetto square, remnants of the ghetto wall Oscar Schindler's factory (without entrance) 1/2 hour coffee break to discuss the rebirth of the Jewish quart fun legends and customs English speaking guide What is excluded: entrance fees, drinks, boredom, yawning and staying on the beaten path

5 3. ZAKOPANE & THE TATRA MOUNTAINS Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains Travel to Zakopane, a mountain resort nestled at the foot of the Tatra mountains and boasting breathtaking views of Poland's countryside. Zakopane is the winter capital of Poland, thanks to its splendid natural scenery, its pistes and hiking trails, and a rich folk culture. You will begin your exploration of the area by taking the funicular railway to the top of Mount Gubałówka for views over the granite and limestone peaks of the Tatra Mountains. Having returned to the oldest part of Zakopane, we will visit the charming wooden old parish church and the most unique cemetery in Poland. To complete your experience, you have a chance to visit the enormous regional market and enjoy lunch in a regional restaurant serving local specialities. If you wish to find out more about this unusual region you can visit the Tatra Museum or the village of Chochołów (famous for its 150-year-old wooden log cabins and a serene atmosphere). Price: 85 PLN per person Inclusions: English speaking guide hotel pick-up from selected hotels admission to the funicular railway and the Tatra Museum Exclusions: optional gratuity food and drink, unless specified

6 4. DUNAJEC RIVER GORGE Discover the most spectacular gorge of Europe the Dunajec River gorge. This, undoubtedly one of the Poland's prime tourist attractions, gives you a chance to admire some of the most amazing scenery in the Polish highlands. Usually referred to as "the raft trip down the Dunajec river", this is in fact a rather leisurely drift in large wooden punts. Highly experienced guides make sure you have a smooth ride and keep you informed about the sights you see and the history of the trips, which goes back to 1840s. The voyage down the winding Dunajec offers breathtaking views of mighty limestone cliffs plunging into the water as well as stunning native vegetation both protected by the second oldest international national park in the world. Also, while sailing down the river you can spot some rare bird species including the Black Stork. Another attraction of the tour is a visit to Niedzica Castle which was originally built in the 14th century by the Hungarians to protect an important trade through the Dunajec valley. Nowadays the castle towers over a large water reservoir and an impressive dam built in mid 90s. While visiting the castle you can admire the delightful view over the artificial lake and learn an amazing story of Inca refugees that found shelter there. Our trip begins at Niedzica Castle, then continues to the wharf in Sromowce Niżne and ends 15 km later in Szczawnica. The voyage lasts two to three hours, depending on the water level of the river. It is advisable to bring rainwear or a sun hat depending on the weather. Price: 90 PLN per person The price includes: pick-up service transport by air conditioned mini-bus English speaking guide admission to the raft trip

7 5. MUZEUM AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU The entire tour lasts up to 7 hours. Price: 55 PLN per person The price includes: hostel/hotel pick-up transport by air conditioned mini-bus tour leader professional English/German/Spanish/French/Italian speaking guide visiting the permanent exhibition and buildings on the grounds of the Main Camp (Auschwitz I Stammlager) and Auschwitz II (Birkenau)

8 6. CZĘSTOCHOWA THE BLACK MADONNA Visit Poland's spiritual heart on a tour to the town of Częstochowa. Follow in the footsteps of millions of pilgrims as you gaze upon the "Black Madonna" at the Jasna Góra Monastery. Our tour takes you to the place which receives around 5 million visitors a year (including over 150 thousand pilgrims on foot). After arriving at the monastery we visit the chapel of the miraculous painting of Black Madonna, which is the embodiment of the attachment to the Cult of Mary so typical of the Catholic faith in Poland. Next we visit the Basilica, which is the main church of the monastery. You can also visit the 600th-Anniversary Museum and the Treasury on your own, if you wish, or attend Mass while others on the tour have a break for lunch and a visit to a souvenir shop. On the way back we alter our route slightly to admire the most spectacular limestone rock formations typical of the Kraków- Częstochowa Uplands. This allows us to visit the only remaining castle of the so called Eagle Nest Trail at Pieskowa Skała. Price: 65 PLN per person Inclusions: English speaking guide roundtrip transportation Exclusions: optional gratuity food and drink, unless specified

9 Additional information: If you decide to take all our tours, special price will be 390 PLN per person. You may choose tours in any combination, then we also offer a discount. For the whole our offer see our website: If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us. You may write an to us on seekrakow@seekrakow.com address, or you may contact our office: , or