We have designed this tour to introduce you to the greatest treasures of Poland.. You will experience the beauty of its varied landscapes and excitement of the historic cities. This is the only tour that will take you from the peacefulness of the Mazurian Lakes to Boleslawiec, in Western Poland, home of world-famous ceramics. Everywhere you travel, you will enjoy delicious meals and Polish hospitality. To keep the unique features of this tour, participation is limited.
On Sunday, depart U.S.A. for Warsaw.
2nd Day/Mon
-
WARSAW. At 6:00 pm meeting
with all participants and your guide at the lobby of your hotel.
Welcome dinner and overnight in Warsaw. (D)
If airline tickets are purchased from PAT TOURS, transfers on arrival are
included in the tour cost.
3rd Day/Tue - WARSAW. After buffet breakfast the city sightseeing of Warsaw will introduce you to Polish capital's major sites including the reconstructed Old Town, Warsaw History Museum, tomb of the Unkown Soldier. Via Royal Route drive to the Lazienki Park and Palace built by last king of Poland in the 18th century. Stop for a sweet treat at the famous "U Bliklego" cafe. Balance of day at leisure for your own activities. (B, D)
4th Day/Wed - WARSAW/Kadzidlo/OLSZTYN. This morning depart for peaceful Mazurian Lake District. En route stop in Kadzidlo village where you will get acquainted with Kurpie folklore, traditional dishes and art of paper cutouts. This evening participate in the "Mazurian wedding" party or a country fair. (B, D)
5th Day/Thu - OLSZTYN. Today you will spend a leisurely day discovering the attractions of this popular vacation area. Take a relaxing ride on the Mazurian Lakes, see the Sw. Lipka, most beautiful sanctuary of the area with miraculous icon, and "Wolf's Lair" - Hitler's bunker where attempt on his life took place in 1944. Return to Olsztyn for overnight. (B, L)
6th Day/Fri - OLSZTYN/Malbork/GDANSK. After breakfast depart for the Baltic Coast. En route stop in Malbork and tour the fascinating 15th century castle of the mighty Teutonic Knights. It is the largest brick castle in Europe built according to the most modern defensive methods of the time. After lunch continue to the Baltic Coast for overnight. (B, L)
7th Day/Sat - GDANSK After breakfast orientation tour of this major maritime center of Poland, birthplace of Solidarity movement. Walk through Gdansk's old town beautifully restored to its medieval splendor. Then on to Sopot with its deluxe hotels on the beach and longest Pier on the Baltic. Continue to Oliwa cathedral for a concert on the magnificent pipe organ, one of its kind in Europe. Afternoon at leisure to spend in Gdansk's Old Town or as you please. (B, D)
8th Day/Sun - GDANSK/POZNAN/ROKOSOWO. This morning depart via Kaszuby region for Poznan, cradle of the Polish nation. City tour includes the old town square with beautiful Renaissance Town hall and Poznan Cathedral with tombs of first Polish kings of Piast Dynasty in the 10th century. Continue to Rokosowo Castle for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
9th Day/Mon - ROKOSOWO/Boleslawiec/WROCLAW. Your motor coach departs today for Western Poland and the town of Boleslawiec, famous for ceramic works. Visit the workshop and the factory store and buy some souvenirs at great prices. You will also visit the Borawski Glass Works where you will see the incredible glass creations being made. Overnight in Wroclaw. (B, D)
10th Day/Tue - WROCLAW. After breakfast sightseeing tour of Wroclaw, the historic city on the Odra River. See the beautifully renovated Market Square, one of the largest in Europe, the 13th century Town Hall and Wroclaw University with magnificent baroque Leopoldine Hall. The highlight of your tour is viewing of the fascinating "Panorama Raclawicka" a huge diorama depicting the battle of Tadeusz Kosciuszko against the imperial Russian army fought in 1794. Balance of day at leisure. (B, L)
11th Day/Wed - WROCLAW/Czestochowa/Wadowice/KRAKOW. This morning depart for Poland's pilgrimage center, the Monastery of Jasna Gora (the Bright Mountain). See the shrine of the Black Madonna and the treasury with priceless gifts given to the Pauline Monastery throughout the centuries. Continue to Krakow via Wadowice, birthplace of Pope John Paul II. Overnight in Krakow. (B, L)
12th Day/Thu - KRAKOW. Start the day with a city tour of this charming medieval city which until the 14th century was Poland's capital. Highlights include: the Old Town Square, Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Church, courtyard of the Jagiellonian University and magnificent Wawel Royal castle and Coronation Cathedral where Polish kings were crowned and ruled for four centuries. In the Castle chamber admire the priceless collection of tapestries and other medieval treasures. Afternoon at leisure for optional excursion to the fascinating Wieliczka salt mine or Oswiecim, former Nazi concentration camp. Entrance fees to the Royal Castle chambers, Cathedral and St.Mary's Basilica are included. In the evening enjoy dinner with unique Klezmer music in the Kazimierz section of Krakow. (B, D)
13th Day/Fri - KRAKOW/Zakopane/KRAKOW. Today enjoy a whole day excursion to Zakopane, all-year vacation resort hidden in the majestic Tatra Mountains with unique architecture, traditions and lifestyle. Climb the Gubalowka Mountain by a funicular for a spectacular vistas. You will have time to browse through the bazaar of native arts and crafts. Lunch on your own in a typical cottage where you can taste some local specialties. Return to Krakow for a farewell dinner. (B, D)
14th
Day/Sat
- KRAKOW. After
breakfast termination of tour services. You may extend your stay in Poland or
return home. (B)
We recommend to stay another day in Krakow and discover more of
its treasures.
Transfer to the airport is available for $55 per taxi (2 passengers. max).
YOUR HOTELS:
WARSAW -
Novotel Centrum or similar
OLSZTYN -
Park
GDANSK -
Wolne Miasto or similar
ROKOSOWO -
Castle or Rydzyna Palace
WROCLAW -
Park or similar
KRAKOW
- Alexander or similar
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