THE SCENIC POLAND 2011

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1 POLAND One of the largest countries in Europe, with broad access to the Baltic Sea, situated in the middle of the European continent on the crossroads between West and East. A journey across Poland is an opportunity not only to visit historical points of interest, but also to taste local cuisine, as many Polish dishes may by be genuine novelties even for connoisseurs. It is also an opportunity to take advantage of Poland s strong ties to the European tradition of contemporary culture and art. Come and visit a land of Frederic Chopin, Krzysztof Penderecki, Lech Walesa and Holy Father John Paul II. THE SCENIC POLAND 2011 Escorted Coach Tours Guaranteed Departures featuring the most interesting sites of Poland including 4 UNESCO Treasures 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. 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.

2 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 KRAKOW (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.

3 Day 5 WEDNESDAY KRAKOW 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 20 th 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. TOUR INCLUDES: 2 nights at 5-star Radisson Blu hotel in Warsaw

4 2 nights at 4-star Best Western Premier hotel in Krakow 1 night at 3-star Mercure Kasprowy Hotel in Zakopane 1 night at 4-star Mazurkas Hotel in Warsaw 2 dinners at a local restaurants 1 home-hosted dinner 1 dinner at the hotel 2 lunches at a local restaurant Cake & coffee/tea at famous U Bliklego coffee-shop in Warsaw folklore show in Zakopane Chopin concert with glass of champagne Sightseeing tours: Warsaw, Krakow & Zakopane including: Warsaw Royal Castle, Zelazowa Wola, Jasna Gora Sanctuary, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Wadowice, Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral, Krakow St. Mary s Church and Wieliczka Salt Mine English & Spanish speaking tour escort assistance throughout Obligatory local guides and entrance fees Air-conditioned motor coach services throughout Taxes and service charges

5 TOUR does not INCLUDE: arrival and departure transfers PRICES FOR OPTIONAL SERVICES: *** transfer services *** 1-2 pax -> euro 25 per transfer one-way 3-6 pax -> euro 60 per transfer one way English speaking transfer assistance -> euro 45 up to 2 hours *** pre- & post-nights in Warsaw *** PRE-NIGHT AT RADISSON SAS HOTEL Double room euro 86 per night including buffet breakfast Single room euro 79 per night including buffet breakfast POST-NIGHT AT BEST WESTERN MAZURKAS HOTEL Double room euro 78 per night including buffet breakfast Single room euro 71 per night including buffet breakfast GUARANTEED DATES 2011 May 21 27, 2011 June 11 17, 2011 July 9 15, 2011 August 20 26, 2011 September 10 16, 2011 October 1 7, 2011 GUARANTEED RATES 2011 Person in double room EURO 749 Single supplement EURO 199