BEAUTIFUL POLAND

06 Nights/ 07Days

3N Warsaw/ 1N Zamosc/ 2N Krakow

Saturday to Friday

ITINERARY

DAY 01: SATURDAY: WARSAW

Arrive in Warsaw. Transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at Mercure Grand Hotel 4* or similar in Warsaw.

DAY 02: SUNDAY: WARSAW (B)

Explore the Polish capital and its main sights. Stroll through Lazienki Royal Park with its monument of the famous composer Frederic Chopin, Island Amphitheatre and the neoclassical Palace on the Water. Transfer to the old Jewish quarter and see the remnants of the former Jewish Ghetto and Holocaust memorials like Umschlagplatz and Ghetto Heroes Monument. In the Old Town, a UNESCO Heritage Site, stroll through the cobbled streets leading from the Royal Castle through the Market Square and Barbican to the New Town, soaking up the medieval atmosphere.

Overnight at Mercure Grand Hotel 4* or similar in Warsaw.

DAY 03: MONDAY: WARSAW – KAZIMIERZ DOLNY – ZAMOSC (B)

Transfer to Kazimierz Dolny, a picturesque artists’ town situated on the banks of Vistula, full of renaissance architecture and surrounded by lush countryside. See the most important sights like the Market Square, gothic Parish Church, remaining fragments of a XIV century castle and Three Crosses’ Mountain, from where you can take in the astonishing views of the Vistula valley, Kazimierz and the Janowiec Castle. The surrounding fields, woods, rav ines, meadows and hops plantations all form a part of Kazimierz Landscape Park. Enjoy free time in the Old Town at lunchtime and scour the numerous art galleries for unique pieces of regional artwork. In the afternoon arrive in Zamosc and stroll through the perfectly preserved XVI century Renaissance town also known as the “Padua of the North”. Its original fortifications and an impressive amount of combined Italian and Central-European architecture earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Overnight at Artis Hotel 4* or similar in Zamosc

DAY 04: TUESDAY: ZAMOSC – ZALIPIE – KRAKOW (B) (L)

After breakfast take in the fine views of Polish countryside en route to the village of Zalipie. This picturesque little town has been enchanting its visitors for the past 80 years with its exquisite techniques of folk painting used by the locals to decorate their houses with colorful flower designs. Visit the famous painter’s Felicja Curylowa Farmhouse Museum to find various examples of traditional folk art of the area. After a stroll through the village enjoy a traditional homemade lunch. In afternoon transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at Qubus Hotel 4* or similar in Krakow.

DAY 05: WEDNESDAY: KRAKOW – WIELICZKA – KRAKOW (B)

Krakow, the former royal capital, fully deserves its position on the first  ever published UNESCO World Heritage List. Visit the Wawel Hill with the XIV century cathedral and the Wawel Royal Castle with an arcaded courtyard – the former seat of Polish kings. Walk through the Main Market Square in the Old Town with the Renaissance Cloth Hall as its centerpiece and sightings of the famous Mariacka Basilica and the Town Hall Tower. Continue on to the medieval fortifications of Barbican and enjoy a free afternoon in the Old Town it surrounds.

Optional: In the afternoon leave for Wieliczka, a home to a unique, over 300m deep UNESCO Heritage listed Salt Mine, to explore its magnificent underground chapels, lakes and chambers carved from salt. Wieliczka is the oldest salt mine in the world still in operation. Return to Krakow.

Overnight at Qubus Hotel 4* or similar in Krakow.

DAY 06: THURSDAY: KRAKOW – OSWIECIM (AUSCHWITZ) – CZESTOCHOWA – WARSAW (B)

In the morning transfer to the Auschwitz – Birkenau Museum in Oswieci m – a unique in its kind UNESCO site being the largest extermination camp in the world and a world symbol of terror, genocide and Holocaust. It was established by the Nazi’s in 1940 on the outskirts of an industrial town of Oswiecim and during Hitler’s occupation of the area it became a scene of the largest sacrifice of people, predominantly of Jewish origin. Afterwards transfer to Czestochowa and enjoy free time for lunch. Visit the Monastery of Jasna Gora famous for the painting of Black Madonna, attracting pilgrimages from around the world since XIV century. Virgin Mary was proclaimed the Queen of Poland by one of the Polish kings – Jan Kazimierz. Visit the basilica, the Chapel of Our Lady with the revered Black Madonna, the Treasury and the Armory.

Overnight at Mercure Grand Hotel 4* or similar in Warsaw.

DAY 07: FRIDAY: WARSAW (B)

Optional: Excursion to Wilanow Palace – one of the most beautiful architectural landmarks of Warsaw. The impressive baroque residence owes its exceptional character to a unique blend of European and Polish styles. The Wilanow complex – a summer residence of the king Jan III Sobieski who built it –is a significant marker of Polish history. After exploring the rich interior of the Palace we will stroll through the surrounding Wilanow Garden and Parks, displaying English and French design styles.

After breakfast departure from Warsaw.

INFORMATION

INCLUSIONS:

• 3* / 4*Accommodation as per itinerary (subject to availability) at the time of booking or similar.
• Includes 6 Breakfasts, 1 Traditional homemade Lunch, meals as per itinerary (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= Dinner).
• Entrance fees & Sightseeing as per itinerary.
  

  Hightlights:

  1. Three Crosses’ Hill in Kazimierz Dolny
  2. Felicja Curylowa’s Farmhouse Museum in Zalipie
  3. arcaded courtyard of the Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow
  4. Wawel Cathedral on the Wawel Hill in Krakow
  5. Monastery of Jasna Gora in Czestochowa

COST: On Request

EXCLUSIONS:

• All flights, excess baggage fees, airport departure taxes and other relevant taxes.
• All meals and drinks not specified in inclusions.
• Porterage at airport and hotels.
• Items of a personal nature (i.e. internet, curio, laundry, beverages, etc.) unless specifically quoted for above.
• Tips and gratuities.
• Visa fees.
• Optional Tours.
• Excursion to the Salt Mine in Wieliczka with a local guide. Surcharge: 49 EUR/pax. (min 4 pax)
• Excursion to Wilanow Palace with a local guide. Surcharge: 49 EUR/pax. (min 4 pax)
• Airport transfers. One-way transfer surcharge is 55 EUR (1-2 pax), 85 EUR (3-5 pax). Transfers before 6 am and after 10 pm are extra 30%.
• Anything not specifically quoted in the inclusions.

NOTES:

• Rates are subject to availability and to further terms and conditions.
• All prices are correct at the time of printing. Compact travels reserves the right to alter the published price of any tour due to increasing tariffs, costs and entry fees or fluctuation of exchange rates, such amounts shall be determined at the sole discretion of Compact Travels.
• No reservations have been made and accommodation is subject to availability. In case of non-availability, alternate accommodation will be recommended.
• All outdoor activities are weather permitting.
• Smoking is not allowed in the vehicles. Comfort stops will be made en route.
• All distances and travelling times are approximate.
• Peak Season Surcharge may be applicable during Xmas, New Year or during any special events.
• Compact Travels Terms & Conditions Apply.
• Note: Effective 1st July 2012, Service tax will be applicable on all currencies (payable in INR).
• All Payments to be made in INR,USD or EUR as per rate of exchange at the time of booking.
• Any payments automatically mean adherence to the terms & conditions of Compact Travels.
• Departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 02 participants. The operation of the tour can only be guaranteed by the end of the cancellation deadline, which is 60 days prior to departure.
• The transfers on arrival and departure day are included in the roundtrip rate from 02 persons on; in case 01 pax arrives/departs separately, surcharges for extra transfers will apply.