Poland Along the Vistula Cycling Tour (2017) Guided 8 days/7 nights

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1 Poland Along the Vistula Cycling Tour (2017) Guided 8 days/7 nights The Vistula (Polish Wisła) is the longest river in Poland (1047 km long). Biking along the Vistula River, you can visit the cities which have played a key role in Polish history. Discover: the University City, industrial, science and cultural center Krakow, the capital and the largest city in Poland Warsaw, Baranov Sand Obe Ski, Sandomierz and Kazimierz Dolny.

2 Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Welcome to Krakow Individual arrival to Krakow. After the meeting with the representative, about 2 p.m., a guided tour of Krakow's Old Town awaits us. The city has a unique, medieval atmosphere and is present on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Most important landmarks include Wawel Castle the seat of Polish kings, the Wawel Cathedral and St. Mary's Church with a famous gothic altar carved by Veit Stoss. The guided tour will take about 3 hours. In the evening we have a dinner in a restaurant in the city. Accommodation in a hotel in Krakow. Day 2: Through the forest to the castle 30 km After breakfast we go by train/bus from Krakow and take a bike trip in the area nearby. On the road in Niepołomice we admire a gothic castle built by King Kazimierz the Great in the XIV century in the Vistula valley. Further we ride through Niepolomicki forest which offers many historical landmarks. We return to Krakow by train. Dinner and accommodation as on day one. Day 3: Baranów Sandomierski, a residence of nobility 120 km by bus, 57 km by bike After a bus transfer we ride towards Baranów Sandomierski. On the road we pass some villages. In the late afternoon we reach our hotel in Baranów. The castle, built from the XVI to XVII century consists of three wings and a large tower in front, accompanied by four smaller cylindrical towers in the angles. Its view is especially beautiful in the night, thanks to its illumination. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in the castle. Day 4: Sandomierz a true jewel 50 km After breakfast we tour the castle and then ride further along Vistula. Our bike trip to Sandomierz will take the whole day. Sandomierz lies on the Lesser Poland Altitude, a few kilometres from the spot where the river San joins the Vistula. Thanks to the combination of its landscape, architecture and art Sandomierz is almost as admirable as Krakow. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel. Pinterest.com Day 5: Sandomierz underground and on the Vistula 25 km We take a professional guided tour of the city (underground tunnels, gothic cathedral, about 3 hours long). Then we ride a bike and discover the area of Sandomierz. In the evening a ship cruise awaits us, during which we admire the beautiful landscape and the town's panorama. Dinner and accommodation as on day 4.

3 Day 6: Kazimierz Dolny unspoilt nature 60 km by bus, 35 km by bike After the bus transfer we begin our bike trip. Today we ride through the Kazimierz Dolny Landscape Park. The lack of heavy industry allows many animal and plant species to dwell in this unspoilt terrain. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Kazimierz Dolny. Day 7: Kazimierz Dolny a classic old town 35 km Today we are introduced to Kazimierz Dolny. In the old town we admire the renowned renaissance architecture. From the bastion, we take a look at the town's panorama, beautifully situated in the landscape. On this day is also scheduled the last bicycle trip around the city. In the evening we have a bonfire. Accommodation as on day 6. Day 8: End of the tour Right after breakfast we ride by bus to Warsaw (about 160 km), where we have a guided tour of the city. The tour ends in the Warszawa Centralna train station about 3 p.m. Individual departure.

4 Route Technical Characteristics: Route Profile: Easy to moderate. Mostly flat, mainly asphalt roads, cycle paths, sometimes field, gravel and forest roads. Distance: 230 km Travel Dates: Arrival Sundays June 18; July 16 and August 27, 2017

5 Price per Person: Double Occupancy with Half Board Single Room Surcharge Picnic Lunch Surcharge (x6) Rental Bike (Hybrid) E-Bike Rental Transfer of own bicycle Extra Nights Krakow 3* Double Occupancy May/June Extra Nights Krakow 3* Single Occupancy May/June Extra Nights Krakow 3* Double Occupancy July/August Extra Nights Krakow 3* Single Occupancy July/August Extra Nights Warsaw 3* Double Occupancy May/June/September Monday to Thursday* Extra Nights Warsaw 3* Double Occupancy May/June/September Friday to Sunday* Extra Nights Warsaw 3* Single Occupancy May/June/September Monday to Thursday* Extra Nights Warsaw 3* Single Occupancy May/June/September Friday to Sunday* Extra Nights Warsaw 3* Double Occupancy July/August Monday to Thursday* Extra Nights Warsaw 3* Double Occupancy July/August Friday to Sunday* Extra Nights Warsaw 3* Single Occupancy July/August Monday to Thursday* Extra Nights Warsaw 3* Single Occupancy July/August Friday to Sunday* *Hotel Metropol Included: Accommodation in hotels/pensions in double and single rooms with shower/wc Half board: breakfast and warm dinner. Vegetarian meals available on request (please let us know if you eat fish) First meal: dinner upon arrival Last meal: breakfast before departure Mineral water during cycling days All transfers listed in the programme Guided tour in Krakow, entry fees included Visit to Niepołomice castle Visit to Baranów Sandomierski castle Guided tour in Sandomierz, entry fees included Ship cruise on the Vistula Bonfire/barbecue Guided tour in Warsaw Luggage transport/service bus/repairs Qualified tour leader Map of the area

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