JEWELS OF POLAND

Tour Code - 6080

8 days Warsaw to Warsaw
Warsaw, Gdansk, Poznan, Krakow

Price starting at: $999

A rich cultural and religious heritage, eventful history, and beautiful natural landscapes make Poland an interesting place for discovery. Begins in the Polish capital of Warsaw, magnificently reconstructed after wartime destruction. Sightseeing at Gdansk one of the most important shipping ports in Northern Europe. Visit Torun, birthplace of renaissance astronomer Copernicus and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore romantic Poznan one of the country's olderst cities. Visit the Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust, before arriving in beautiful Krakow, where guided sightseeing of the city centre includes the famous Market Square and 14th-century Jagiellonian University. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Tatra Mountains dotted with picturesque villages and the famous Zakopane resort before ending your holiday in Warsaw.

Meals
Breakfast - 7
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 4

Standard Features
Guides: Local Guide for city sightseeing in Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Poznan, Jasna Gora, Krakow, Auschwitz; services of a professional Tour Director while touring.

Transportation: Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach.

Hotels:Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges.

Meals: Buffet breakfasts (B); 4 dinners (D).

01

WARSAW, POLAND.
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Later, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.

02

WARSAW-GDANSK. 
Today's included sightseeing tour with a Local Guide is an excellent introduction to Warsaw, Poland's vibrant capital and largest city. Magnificently reconstructed after wartime destruction, Warsaw is a rich tapestry of nearly every European architectural style, from gothic to neoclassical, with wide, modern avenues in striking contrast to the narrow lanes of the old section. Continue to Gdansk on the Baltic Sea for two overnights. (B,D)

03

GDANSK.
One of the most important shipping ports in Northern Europe, Gdansk (formerly known by its German name, Danzig) is the "Birthplace of Solidarity." Sightseeing this morning with your Local Guide introduces you to the city's past and present. Later today, join the optional excursion to the town of Malbork, founded in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights. Visit its gothic Marienburg Castle, one of the most striking fortified castles in Europe and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B,D)

04

GDANSK-TORUN-POZNAN.
First stop today is medieval Torun on the Vistula River, birthplace of renaissance astronomer Copernicus and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your Local Guide will introduce you to the many captivating highlights, including the Old Town (Starowka) with the ruins of a 13th-century Teutonic Knights' castle as well as many gothic churches and houses. Head west to Poznan, one of the country's oldest cities and a part of Polish history for the past 1,000 years. This afternoon your included city sightseeing with a Local Guide introduces you to the main attractions. (B,D)

05

POZNAN-JASNA GORA-KRAKOW. 
First to Jasna Gora near Czestochowa, the monastery that withstood the repeated onslaughts of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna has been venerated as the "Queen of Poland" and has become the country's national symbol. Later, head to Krakow for two overnights. (B,D)

06

KRAKOW
Dating back to the 7th century, Krakow is held up by many as Poland's most beautiful city. It was the country's capital for over 500 years; today, it is its cultural capital. Included sightseeing with a Local Guide shows off ancient Krakow, for centuries the residence of Polish kings. See the Market Square, the 14th-century Jagiellonian University, Wawel Hill, and St. Mary's Church. There is also an opportunity to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a renowned mine that produced table salt continuously from the 13th century until 2007. This evening, consider joining an optional polka party. (B)

07

KRAKOW-AUSCHWITZ-WARSAW.
Encounter sobering history this morning on your visit to what is left of the Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. In the afternoon, return to Warsaw for a final overnight. Tonight's optional farewell dinner is a great way to round out your exciting adventure in Poland. (B)

08

WARSAW
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Dates and Prices. Rates are per head in US$:

 Optional Gratuity :  US$62

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