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f o I L E E S P K C A D O O CONTENTS BY REGIONS 4 & surroundings 4 Kraków & surroundings 6 Gdańsk & surroundings 8 Wrocław & surroundings 9 Poznań & surroundings 10 & surroundings 11 Where West meets East: , Zamość & Przemyśl 12 Mazury & Warmia: The Lake District 13 CLASSIC TOURS 14 Sounds like Warsaw 14 Think Kraków, think Culture 14 Weekend with Art & Amber 14 Wrocław - the Island City 14 The express view: Kraków & Warsaw 14 Roundtrips 15 THEME TOURS 16 Frederic Chopin and his legacy 16 In the footsteps of Pope John Paul II 16 Jewish heritage 18 Nobleman’s trail 19 2 Teutonic & Gothic castles trail 21 Pearls of Polish architecture 21 Polish wooden architecture 22 Poland – The Eastern Wall 23 SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS 24 Cistercian trail 24 Tasty Poland - culinary tour 24 Masterpieces of building and engineering 26 Farming 28 Ecology 28 Educational programs for youth 29 Concert tours for performing groups 30 NATURE TOURS 31 Birdwatching 31 Polish National Parks 31 Wildlife in Poland 32 ACTIVE TOURS 34 Hiking in the Tatra Mountains 34 Biking tours 35 Horse riding 36 Water sports 38 Golf 39 Skiing 40 POLISH SPAS 41 INTERNATIONAL TOURS 43

Furnel Travel International - What can we do for you? Let usalso guideyou offthebeatentrack todiscover thehiddentreasures ofourcountry. Wrocław orGdańskare already regarded as“must see” places forconnoisseurs oftravel inEurope. We inviteyou tocome andvisitPoland’s beautifulcities-manyofthem,like Warsaw, Kraków, This shared cultural tradition designedRenaissance inourItalian Palaces, isevident between theWestbetween andtheEastofEurope. Europe. 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Furnel Travel Team Let usshare ourexperience withyou! Furnel Travel International WELCOME 3 17 Polen – Themenunterteilung 4 POLAND BY REGIONS history. role important Warsaw hasplayed inmodern capital citiesaswell asgiving asenseofthe fine architecture, and vibrant beautiful parks anddelightanyonewill surprise wholoves fallofCommunism. Ourtourthe triumphant of the backdrop World War IItragedyand of thecomposer, Chopin, Warsaw became seat ofthePolish monarchy andthehome you needtocity experience. From beingthe proud,Loud andvery Warsaw isacolourful WARSAW &SURROUNDINGS inspiration. of 14 page asource on as presented have we itineraries sample atthe alook have Also needs. client’s your suits which aprogram toconstruct use may you blocks building the are pages few next the in shown activities and interest of places excursions, tours, attractions, keytourist The available! is that choice of array the is Poland about thing amazing most The Furnel Travel International POLAND BYPOLAND REGIONS tours, places of interest, activities Sobieski is often called isoften Sobieski “Little Versailles”. JanIII This summerresidence ofKing (2 hours) Wilanów Palace andPark Solider.the Unknown the Tombof and Grand Theatre the pasttheimposingbuildingof by adrive former JewishGhetto monuments, followed there isapause to payback, respectsatthe Water, andChopin’s monument.Ontheway Parkthe grand withitsPalace Łazienki onthe palaces, pasttheParliament; awalkthrough churches, monuments, buildingsand historic drive along theRoyalRoute withitsnumerous Cathedral, andCastleSquare; theBarbican a Square andcontinueswithSt. John’sMarket atthehubofOld The tour starts Town: Warsaw City Tour Its magnificent include interiors Its Sobieski’s victory over the Sobieski’s victory Turks atthegates furniture and china from of the period (3 hours) garden androse garden. Baroque anItalian consist ofanEnglishpark, of inthe17 to the13 Constitution in1791. The castledates back including thepassingoffirstPolish events historic took place, important of Polish statehood, where many The RoyalCastleisasymbol in thecomplex. is themostfamousbuilding The Palace on the Water, theroyal residence ofPoland.August Poniatowski, thelastking Europe, wasfounded in1766byStanisław in oneofthemostbeautifulparks Łazienki, ParkŁazienki survived butweresurvived rather neglected WW2 Rooms, Rooms theParliamentary the Court the castlepresents itsmagnificent interiors: Baroqueshape to theearly period. Atour of Castle The Royal legacy ofthe Praga buildings which legacy district, and the Royal Apartments. Numerous and theRoyalApartments. The 19 paintings displayed there include th (2 hours) (3 hours) portraits ofPolish monarchsportraits and century, thoughitowes itscurrent Warsaw–Praga District Undiscovered the works ofBernardothe works Bellotto th Canaletto. and 20 (2.5 hours) th century. The grounds century. The th century architectural century Praga’s industrial by also attracted anything.are Visitors you canbuyabsolutely in Europe, where itisfamed market thelargest flea Stadion market, bythetraders atthe you willhearspoken and Lithuanianare justsomeofthelanguages Meanwhile Armenian, Vietnamese, Russian, Church. Orthodox Magdalene of theMary Russiancupola Cathedral gleamsthetypically Across from spires theGothic oftheStFlorian of Warsaw’s multiculturalpastandpresent. around for over 100years. There are signs Street Bazaar,Różyckiego whichhasbeen century. isthe Oneofthemany attractions which are inRussian, datingbackto the19 for shops,the tracesofadverts someof streets anaddedcharm. You canstillsee give thenarrow inthecourtyards shrines on thebalconiesandnumerous Marian StreetMała to shootonlocation. The flowers the film Pianist”“The cometo streets like authentic fragments ofpre-war Warsaw for suchasPolański,Hence filmmakers, seeking itsuniquecharacter.district since then,lendthe th architecture (eg. the Koneser Vodka Factory). the open–air museum of local art is worth a Gdańsk (full day) to the first half of the 19th century, houses one The specific atmosphere of the right bank visit all year round. An Intercity train journey of 3 hours 40 of the biggest stages in the world with 1900 of the has also encouraged several minutes makes Gdańsk available as a full day seats for the audience. Classical performances galeries, cafes and clubs to open here and Kazimierz Dolny, Warka (full day) excursion from Warsaw. The city tour includes with highly imaginative costumes and scenery. more and more Varsovians are proud to say Kazimierz Dolny dates back to the 14th century. a stroll through the Old Town, a nice walk The tasteful surroundings of the philharmonia “my heart is on the right side”. Picturesquely located on the bank of the along pier and a visit to the “Solidarity” are more modest but the classical concerts River Vistula, the town attracts visitors with monument. performed there receive Żelazowa Wola its irresistible charm. Nowadays it is a Mecca widespread acclaim. – Frederic Chopin’s for artists, coming here to gain inspiration birthplace (3.5 hours) from the breathtaking landscape. The quaint Evening entertainment A 1-hour drive takes you to the Market Square with some fine picturesque birthplace of the Great buildings is overlooked by the ruins of a Chopin music private concert Polish Composer. This charming Gothic castle. En route we stop in Warka to at Łazienki Park Polish manor is surrounded visit the Puławski Museum, devoted to this In the unique setting of Royal Łazienki by beautiful grounds with Polish–American hero, commemorated by Park private Chopin music concerts are hundreds of rare plant the “Puławski Parade” in New York. available at the famous Palace on the Water, species. The tour of the Stanisławowski Theatre or Myśliwiecki Palace. Sabat Theatre manor is accompanied Treblinka – former Nazi A glass of sparkling wine is served during the Sabat Theatre links two traditions: pre-war by recordings of death camp (half day) intermission. This event can be followed by cabaret and variety acts. The repertoire is REGIONS POLAND BY Chopin’s works. Private Drive 100–km north–east from Warsaw to dinner at Belvedere restaurant, situated in the primarily comedy, variety show, musicals, and 5 concerts available. visit the site of Treblinka Nazi death camp, luscious surroundings of the Old Orangery. cabaret a la lido. where over 800 000 Jews from all over Europe perished in its gas chambers. The Folklore show Outskirts of Warsaw: very touching monument and cemetery are A folk band performing local songs and Żelazowa Wola, Brochów, Arkadia, all that remains. dances will accompany your dinner at a local Nieborów, Łowicz (full day) restaurant. You can also enjoy being “a guest The trip to Żelazowa Wola can be extended Kraków (full day) at a traditional wedding banquet” at a cottage to a full day tour. Add Brochów, a typical A convenient connection (2 hours within the open–air museum in Maurzyce, Masovia region village with a 40 minutes by Intercity train) near Łowicz and observe traditional Polish Renaissance Basilica, where Chopin makes Kraków accessible from wedding customs and taste traditional was baptized. Nieborów, the next Warsaw for a one–day trip. A dishes. town we visit, has landscaped tour of Kraków includes Wawel gardens and a splendid 17th century Castle with the Royal Cathedral, Classical evening Baroque palace. Nearby Arkadia St. Mary’s Church and Market An evening of music and dance in Warsaw at Park – boasts Romantic follies such Square. One can choose between one of Warsaw’s internationally–renowned as Diana’s Temple, and Sibyl’s Cave. In a relaxing trip or a more intensive venues is not to be missed. The Neo-Classical Łowicz, famed for its colourful processions, option with a visit to Wieliczka Salt Mine. building of the Grand Theatre, dating back

Furnel Travel International 6 POLAND BY REGIONS with its Gothicarcades, wasonce hometo century Witt altar. Stwosz Collegium Maius to theyear 1221,boasts theprecious 15 floor arcades. Church, dating back SaintMary’s stallsintheground handicraft and colourful ofPolishcollection paintingsonthe first floor rebuilt housesthelargest inRenaissancestyle, at thattime. The 13 wealth ofmedievalKraków, thePolish capital in Europe, areminder ofthepower and Square, oneofthebiggest We at Market start Kraków City Tour cultural life. andasliceofits glimpses ofthiswalledcity vibrant allyear round. Ourtour willshowyou it its hugestudentpopulationalsomakes music festival inCentral Europe! Moreover, theloudestJewish the largest andcertainly the late JohnPaul II,whilehaving possibly itisassociated with multicultural heritage: and But thisisatown withitsownidentity whichisgreatmedieval city funto visit. Poland’s secondcapital. Sure, itisabeautiful of ofthestory are justifiedbutonlytell part andPrague Kraków between Comparisons KRAKÓW &SURROUNDINGS Furnel Travel International th (half day) century ClothHall, century th Castle dates backto the10 monarchs andwordsmiths. The GothicRoyal of thenationasitisfinalresting placeof Wawel andtheheart ofKraków isthepride 15 inthe district to concentrate inKazimierz started of Kraków The Jewishcommunity and Schindler’s List Jewish Traces original 11 has elementsofthe its numerous crypts Cathedral with Gothic Royal Flanders. The missioned in com- lection, Tapestries Col- well asthe Wawel merous paintingsas magnificent contain nu- interiors century. Its remodeled inthe16 inRenaissancestyle Wawel Hill Vinci and “Good Samaritan” byRembrandt. Poland: “Lady withanErmine” byLeonardo da mostpreciouscontains thetwo paintingsin of Prague. Museumcollection The Czartoryski second oldestuniversity, theUniversity after the Jagiellonian University, Central Europe’s outwitted by ayoungoutwitted shoemaker. legend, Cracovians, usedto terrify untilitwas dragon which,according to the riveriscave of At thefoot ofthehillby Romanesque cathedral. th century, forming aunique, commercial, th (2.5 hours) century century th (3 hours) century andwas century th the Jagiellonian University, where Wojtyła White citizens March with Kraków’s in1981; where plaquecommemorates his amemorial Church, Church, St.Mary’s hisfirst parish; Karol Wojtyła, thelate JohnPaul II: St.Florian’s associated withthelife andpastoral missionof is More thanany otherplace, Kraków back to the15 Old Synagogue(theoldestinPoland, dating Visit its many synagogues:including the visitors withitsirresistible charm. it attracts decorated withtraditionalJewishemblems, wasaslumarea. Now,district restored and Jewish culture andeven afew years agothe away. The Post–war neglected government blew thissmallJewishworld extermination flourished. Nazi district that ishowKazimierz always opento strangersandtheirculture; cuisine. Yet Polish andcommonswere Kings language, religion, clothing, musicand was different from thesurrounding world: religious andculturalcentre, where everything John Paul IIRoute and Schindler`sEnamelworks. Synagogue founded inthe16 the former NazilabourcampinPłaszów setting. The tour past includesadrive which wasshothere, initsoriginal have seenthefilm “Schindler’s List”, with Poland’s best preserved Renaissance Jewishcemetery. will lookfamiliarto thosewho Take timeto enjoycoffee, th kosher wineandaPaschalkosher Some parts of Kazimierz ofKazimierz Some parts century) andtheRemuh century) dish inalocalrestaurant. (half day) th century century visit to Kraków. concecrated bythelate Pope hislast during was inŁagiewniki Basilica ofDivineMercy bishop. and The finaldestination–theShrine in which Wojtyła andasa lived asapriest Archdiocese Museumwithapartments – Wojtyła’s homefor anumberofyears; the Archbishop’s intheology; lectured Palace victims, while nearby Birkenau has hectares of of hashectares Birkenau while nearby victims, and other belongings wrested from the exhibits of tons ofhair,shocking shoes, glasses with barracks –consists ofbrick of Martyrdom the Polish town Oświęcim–nowtheMuseum of holocaust. Auschwitz, builtontheoutskirts A grim reminder ofNaziterror andthe (5 hours) Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz–Birkenau former average depthof130mbelowtheground. grottoes andunderground ponds. Allthisat is themostbeautifulone), crystal-like sculpted insalt(SaintKinga’s chapel includes beautifulchapels A tour ofthemine (2.5 hours) Mine Salt Wieliczka Rafting on Dunajec River Renaissance Castle in Pieskowa Skała, regarded surrounded with synagogues, brings back the (4 hours) as the most beautiful knights’ castle in Poland. climate of lost Jewish culture in Krakow, once Dunajec Gorge, which weaves through the Drive back to Kraków along the Eagles’ Nests vivid and flourishing. A recital of Jewish songs limestone rocks of Pieniny Mountains is one Track – a chain of 14th century strongholds performed by the world famous Klezmer of the most beautiful views in Poland. Sitting (now in ruins) founded by Kazimierz the band is something one just cannot miss, Tatra Mtns. comfortably on wooden rafts (10 pax each) Great to protect the Silesian trade route. The especially when accompanied by a glass of just admire the landscape and listen to the season for these sights is from May till the end kosher wine and variety of Jewish specialties. stories and jokes told by the raftsmen. A of September. Suggested itinerary: Ojców Jewish music can be appreciated in more Gypsy band and a welcoming castle ruins – the Dark cave – Pieskowa Skała refined surroundings: the famous Cantores– wooden barracks cup of “mountain tea” (with Castle – Błędowska Desert – Cracoviensis choir sings Jewish songs with a and gas chambers. a nip of vodka) greet Castle – Łokietka Cave. Dark Cave is viewed violin quartet accompaniment in the unique A documentary film (in English, you on reaching the raft by candlelight, while Łokietka has electric interior of the Old Synagogue. German, French, Italian, Russian and Hebrew) marina in Krościenko lighting. made shortly after liberation of the camp is or Szczawnica. This trip Classical evening viewable on request. may be part of a full day Częstochowa – Black Madonna The Krakow Opera and Operetta regularly Kraków–Zakopane trip. Shrine (6 hours) perform to delighted audiences around Mountain Tour – Zakopane Częstochowa is one of the most important Europe but many say they save their best Rafting (full day) Żywiec Brewery (half day) shrines in the Christian world and is often performances for Kraków itself. October – May

A two-hour drive takes you to a completely Poland is famous for its many excellent beers. called the Religious Capital of Poland. Millions – Kraków Philharmonic Hall. The ensemble REGIONS POLAND BY different world. The further south you go, the The best known is Żywiec, (pronounced ji of pilgrims, including over 100 000 foreigners, gives regular concerts: symphonies, Wawel 7 more hilly the landscape becomes until you vyets), brewed in Żywiec, a small town in come here every year to pray at the miraculous Evenings, University Concerts, recitals, concerts get to Zakopane, located 1000 m above sea the mountains near the Slovak border, 87 Black Madonna Shrine. Historians date the for youth and children; Summer period: level and surrounded by the Tatra Mountains. km south–west of Kraków. Take a tour of famous painting to the 14th century. The numerous musical events. Organ festivals: An ascent by funicular railway to Gubałówka the brewing and bottling plant, with beer painting is covered with precious decoration, Days of Organ Music and Tyniec Organ hill gives a beautiful view over the Polish and producing traditions going back to the forming royal gowns for Virgin Mary and her Recitals; Music in Old Kraków International Slovak Tatras. A walk along bustling Krupówki 14th century. Oh, and you might want the Child. Only her mysterious, dark face with two Festival, Court Dance Festival etc. Street followed by a visit to a small church in opportunity to judge the brew for yourself... scars on her cheek can be seen. A trip to Jasna Jaszczurówka. For keen walkers we suggest a Góra can be combined with a drive along the Folklore show stroll in the hills. Time for shopping – friendly Castles, caves and kings tour “Castles, Caves and Kings Tour”. Dinner with folk songs and dances from the street vendors will offer you local goods (full day) Kraków region can be organised at a local (lambswool sweaters, walking sticks, wooden 40 minutes drive through charming Prądnik Evening entertainment restaurant. figures) at incredibly low prices. River Valley in Ojców National Park, with its Meal at a restaurant featuring limestone hills and beautifully shaped rocks Jewish and Klezmer local specialties with and caves. According to legend, Polish King music concert accompaniment of Władysław the Short took shelter in on one A visit to a local Jewish restaurant in Kazimierz a folk band. of the caves here during his flight from district is a real must while in Kraków. The Czech King Wenceslas II’s forces. Visit to the unique atmosphere of Szeroka Street,

Furnel Travel International 8 POLAND BY REGIONS office here. to oneofthemost beautiful Next ofPolandkings and now Lech Wałęsa hasan Gate, agatehouse builtfor thevisitsof LeaveGallery. Długi Targ through theGreen is amber, displayed Amber atthenearby oftheGodSea,among which bounty whichowes itsmany to the riches Gdańsk, Stop atNeptunefountain –thesymbol of fashionableinHansatowns atthattime. very andtheRound passion for Arthur King Table, place for wealthy burghers, who shared a builtin1481asameeting Court, famous Artus main thoroughfare, DługaStreet, visitingthe is decorated withtheemblemsofPoland, toon theUplandGate theOld Town, which isseen ofthecity The firstclueto thehistory City Gdańsk Tour air. fresh of abreath now is and century last the of conflicts the above risen has howunderstand the brightly-painted Baltic Tri-City will you , and Sopot neighbouring the and port Sea Baltic Hanseatic fine, tothe avisit after but Gdańsk, tovisit order in properly Wałęsa” “Lech topronounce able tobe have You don’t GDAŃSK &SURROUNDINGS Furnel Travel International indicatingthe andGdańsk, century. astrollThen we alongthe take Hall, datingbackto the14 interiors ofthe interiors Town to visitthehistoric Gothic Prison Tower Torture Houseand by theRenaissance experienced. Pass ownership changes (2 hours) the town has th

City from City thedeckofa boat:thepicturesque Admire the mostmagnificent views ofthe Tri- (2 hours) Boat tripontheBay ofGdańsk the Tri-City. of Gdynia–the commercialto nearby heart with abeautifulpromenade pier. Then drive pauseatOlivaCathedral,a brief founded in strikers. demands bytheSolidarity We take commemorated byamonumentbuiltafter inthe1970shipyard protest, killed victims Europe.of Eastern Pay homageto the struggle againsttheCommunist regimes was founded in1980,aturningpoint for the where the “Solidarity” Trade Unionmovement to drive ofGdańskShipyard theGates short tour ofGdańskasabove.Main a Then take Gdańsk–Sopot–Gdynia of HansaeticGdańsk. thewealth the tradewhichunderpinned and wooden granaries are reminders of bank–theOldCrane River the Motława is large enoughfor 25,000faithful. At in 1342,oneofthebiggestEurope, Church stands.Mary’s The church, founded Street, where St Mariacka streets inGdańsk, pre-war summer resort summerresort pre-war the 13 played on the listen to aconcert Rococo organ, – a picturesque – apicturesque the finestoneof its kind inPoland.its kind Stop inSopot th century, to (5 hours) Poland andthelast to be liberated. built in concentration camp theGermans 1939, evacuated in1945,Stuthoff wasthefirst have beenpreserved. Founded inSeptember chamber, crematorium andprisoners’ barracks over 85000people perished. The gas Stuthoff, aformer Nazideathcamp, where you to drive eastofGdańsktakes A 40-km destroyer. can admire “Błyskawica” (“Lightning”), a WW2 graves from one Gdynia harbour In WW2. to Napoleonic times, withover athousand whichdates back in Siedlcedistrict visit to theFrench cemetery military army onotherEuropean coasts. A soldiers fightingagainsttheNazi butalsoother garrison, the Coast commemorates not onlythe units. to the DefendersThe Monument of planes andnaval forces, byartillery, supported 182 Polish heldoffthousandsofNazi Soldiers Trip to Westerplatte Peninsula, where for 8days, HelPeninsula,panorama ofOldGdańsk, the Westerplatte Peninsula concentration camp Stuthoff –former Nazi beaches ofSopotandGdyniahar- musicians will entertain you. musicians willentertain cialities will be served andPolishcialities willbeserved WW2. Onboard localfishspe- WW2. of theCoast inthefirstdays of memorating theDefenders to visitthemonumentcom- bour. Stop at Westerplatte (3 hours) (3 hours)

sinister Gothic traps, whichthe Teutonic andanamber room. Admireweaponry the of treasures, including Teutonic and armour for hasawealth many amedievalfilmepic. It Vistula hasthebeenbackdrop riverbank whichdominates the redbrick fortification medieval defensive construction. The vast dating backto the14 Cloister liesatthefoot Lake, of amonastery bordered bythree Oneofthem,called lakes. –thecapitalof the region –is Kartuzy mountain flora, unusualatsuchlowaltitude. river valley, withsomerare anature reserve gorge River and walkthroughRadunia the numerous Stop lakes. atthebreathtaking for itscharming, hillylandscape, withits Switzerland asKashubian region locallyknown A relaxing drivethrough thepicturesque (full day) Excursion to Kaszuby region the 14 ofthe Master Teutonic Order, datingbackto –theseatofGrand (Marienburg) Malbork you to drive southofGdańsktakes A one-hour castle Malbork – Teutonic Knights’ contrast to these Christian retreats,contrast to these Christian nearby monks’ dwellings In hasbeen preserved. brothers invented themselves to of rid Malbo

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r century, anoutstandingexample of k (4 hours) inconvenient members andguests. There is the possibility toThere isthepossibility th century. Oneofseveral extend theexcursionextend to thewholeday and visitother on request. Teutonic castles “Świętopełek Forest” and Sobótka Hill were Shifting Dunes (full day) WROCŁAW Panorama Racławicka (2 hours) the scene of pagan ceremonies. Dine at a Słowiński National Park with its shifting & SURROUNDINGS This huge (120 x 15 m) painting “Battle of local inn with folk entertainment. Visit to the dunes, (which can shift by over 9 m a year) Which town has 127 bridges, 14 islands, and has had Racławice” by Jan Styka depicts the most Necel family’s pottery business, in Chmielno, rare species of protected plants and birds is 50 variants of its name over a one thousand year his- important battle of the Kościuszko Uprising where you can watch a short presentation one of UNESCO’s World Biosphere Reserves. tory? Wrotizla, Vretslav, Presslaw, Breslau are just in 1794 against the Russians. The round shape of how they make pots by hand. Select the The lighthouse on the Czołpino dune is an some of labels attached to Wrocław, The Island City, of the painting makes viewers feel like they best, newly-made pieces to purchase. Visit to excellent viewing point offering a panorama which is the capital of Lower Silesia, in the south- are in the middle of the battle, with special an open-air museum of traditional Kaszubian of the whole Park. The dunes together with west corner of Poland. The city has been a cross- sound effects and voice (multilingual) from lifestyle and culture. the four shallow seaside lakes make the park roads of Polish, Czech, Aus- the earphones guiding them through the a rare attraction. There is also an open-air trian, German, Jewish important scenes of the battle. There is an Excursion to museum of regional rural architecture in the and Ukrainian culture exhibition of uniforms and weapons of various (half day) village of Kluki. and modern visitors military formations from the period. This narrow peninsula 34km wide and 200 m will find a spice in the wide at its narrowest point is an ideal place for Ostródzko-Elbląski Channel life here, which will Ślęża, Książ and Rogoźnica holidays. It was formed by sand deposited by – by ship over dry land make them want to (half day) the strong currents. The area is inhabited by This may sound strange, but this is exactly come back. 1–hour drive south-west to Książ. En route the , a separate western Slavonic what you can do in Poland, on the Ostróda- stop at Ślęża – the site of an ancient Slavonic Wrocław people with their own language and customs Elbląg Channel. This waterway is one of the Wrocław City pagan cult, with preserved sculptures dating (in Jastarnia, Hel street names are in both most fascinating in the world, both in terms of Tour (3 hours) back to 1300– 400 BC. Continue to Książ, the REGIONS POLAND BY th Kashubian and Polish). Each of the resorts the surrounding scenery and the engineering Visit to Ostrów Tumski – the oldest part 13 century fortress of the Piast Dukes and 9 techniques used in its construction. Your river of Wrocław where the episcopate was the seat of Von Hochberg family since the 16th boat will ascend or descend a total height of established in year 1000. See its numerous century. Tsar Nicolai II of Russia and Winston Baltic Coast 99.5 meters, thanks to five special slide ways. Gothic churches, the most precious of which, Churchill were guests here. Walk through the When the engine stops, the boat sails on, St John the Baptist Cathedral, founded in 1244, beautiful 15–acre park and have lunch at a although no water can be seen – dry land has remnants of the first, Romanesque church. castle restaurant. On the way back to Wrocław, all around. Construction was completed in Walk through the Old Town with its beautiful stop at Rogoźnica to see the remnants of 1848 with the aim of providing cheap Town Hall erected in 1241, now a museum, former Nazi Concentration Camp Gross-Rosen transportation of timber to the and many picturesque Renaissance and monument commemorating its victims. Baltic. Now its main purpose is to and Baroque tenement houses. Stop has its own particu- provide tourists with a fun and at Wrocław University with its ornate Osówka & Walim lar atmosphere: Jastarnia re- unforgettable experience. The Baroque Aula Leopolidina constructed – Hitler’s subterranean sembles a fishing village with excursion can either be a short trip in the 18th century, bedecked with munitions factories (half day) enchanting nooks, fishermens’ (2-5 hours) or a full-day trip. paintings, sculpture, and gold-plated Hitler’s excavations of the underground gal-

cottages and cosy taverns while Jurata Chann stuccoes. Visit to “People’s Hall”, a leries near Osówka and Głuszyca in the Sowie is a very upmarket resort. Hel Peninsula is also el modernist concert hall by Max Weber Mountains began in 1943, most probably in famous for its beautiful unspoilt beaches on (1913), with a capacity of 6000 seats. order to set up a secret weapons factory. Ap- the Baltic side. proximately 1700 meters of a subterranean

Furnel Travel International 10 POLAND BY REGIONS ancient stronghold founded inthe 12 stop in Jelenia Góra– the On the way back, contain characteristic ornaments. Viking pineand elements are madeof Norwegian Frederick Wilhelm. The mostprecious, original to the13 houses andSSPeter and Paul Cathedral. Visit Town with Baroque Town Hall, Renaissance conquest ofEurope. Walk through theOld with the Tartars in1241, whichhalted their before year the1000,famousfor thebattle Legnica –anancientstronghold founded Mountains. Enroute stop in Karkonosze 2–hour drive to thewest to seethebeautiful Karkonosze Mountains trip. Książ andRogoźnica into aone-day could becombinedwiththeoneto Ślęża, near Walim towards theendof WWII. This tour underground wasbuilt andshafts galleries be visited. Meanwhile anothercomplexof trail consistingofpassagesandcaverns can in the13 – awooden church inNorway constructed Skały). Rocks (Krucze Visit to Wang Temple Mountains. Visit to grottoes two in Raven the beautifulpanoramaof Karkonosze you to to admire takes thesummitatKopa lift

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monastery datingbackto the13 monastery to visit aformer Cistercian in Henryków south,enrouteA 1.5–hourdrive stop hibition ofoldmining tools. Competitions in underground (8m high)and an ex- waterfall features an lery “Gertruda” gal- heading. The excavated hand- tury the 16 leads through “Czarna” gallery excavated in1962. The 19 ofthemaindepositsceased inthe Mining was minedhere asthe13 asearly Metallurgy. andGold Museum ofMining Gold The oldgoldminehousesthe Underground Mine Stok –Gold Złoty hegave there in1826. concert the famouscomposer’s stay andthecharity August Chopinfestivals, commemorating –aspafamousfor itsannual stop inDuszniki inPrague.Bridge Ontheway backto Kraków resemblinga stone bridge thefamousCharles with RenaissanceandBaroque houses;nearby 981 asaborder stronghold; Old Town Square oldest settlementsinSilesia,mentioned interior. Walk –oneofthe through Kłodzko Visit Gothicchurch to theearly withaBaroque Kłodzko Valley dating backto the14 decorated witharcades andaGothic church century. centre hasBaroqueThe city houses th century, but the last 30kg ofgold were century, butthelast30kg th cen- (full day) th century. (half day) th th century. century.

Table Mountains are organized. panning for goldandmintingofcoins the town’s famousScullsChapel. Kudowa Zdrój –afamousPolish spa,to visit ascend 665stone steps. Optional visitto To onehasto getto thetop ofthispeak, highest outcrop (919m)ofthewholerange. andSzczeliniec as BłędneSkały –the Wielki most interesting are therock clusters known have shapes. curious some extremely The are 12metres deep. The sandstone rocks impressive.formations isvery Someclefts createdThe labyrinth bythebizarre rock geologicalPoland structure. withaplate-like The Table Mountains, are theonlyrangein pointofourexcursion. –thestarting Karłów Approximately from 2–hoursdrive Wrocław to (full day) Table MountainsNational Park 55 kilometre trail starts from and leads Brzeg trailstarts 55 kilometre churches inthe environscountry ofBrzeg. The was and KutnaHoraintheCzech It Republic). of onlythree inEurope (theothersare inRome This istheonlysuchvenue inPoland, andone Kudowa Zdrój Chapel –Sculls built in1766byaPolish priest. The Chapel frescoes are found on thewallsof is linedwiththescullsand bones of 3000 victims ofthe 3000 victims Thirty Years’ War Very attractive examplesofGothic attractive Very frescoes Trail of medieval and the cholera, while the crypt and thecholera,whilecrypt holds a further 21thousand. holds afurther city inthe10 city I andBoleslav the Brave, it wasthecapital bythefirst PolishExtended rulers:Mieszko Poznań isoneoftheoldesttowns inPoland. Poznań City Tour ofcrossroads cultures throughout history. a been has it Berlin, and Warsaw between half-way being and centre fare trades largest Poland’s is city The visitors: international of banter the with buzz still cafes and restaurants Its history. its throughout place agathering someone”, been meet has “to for Polish the from originates which Poznań, POZNAŃ &SURROUNDINGS of instruments. as well asgreat requiring works awidearray music, chambermusic, e.g. by W. A.Mozart, repertoire from baroque to contemporary ahighlyversatile Orchestra performs and excellent acoustics. The Philharmonic forvenue itsuniquearchitecture iswell known highly imaginative costumesandscenery. The People’s Hall, dazzle audienceswiththeir Opera’s heldatthe often performances, operacompanies. and mostimportant The isoneofPoland’sOpera Dolnośląska biggest Classical evening Evening entertainment Pogorzela, Łosiów, andKruszyna. Strzelniki Bierzów,Brzeskie, Krzyżowice, Przylesie, Zielęcice,via Brzezina, Małujowice, Łukowice to the Mieszko Itomb and theenormous to theMieszko land. Pride ofplace inthecatherderal isgiven cathedral was founded in 986on Tumski Is- th and11 th (2 hours) centuries. The first Gothic altar dating eval castle, the once the domain of a sadistic scenes from his life and martyrdom. 20 SZCZECIN from 1512. In the judge known as the “devil of Wenecja”. km north of Gniezno lies Biskupin – a pre- & SURROUNDINGS Old Market Square Slavonic defensive settlement from 700-400 Szczecin, has been called the Paris of the North – not the majority of build- Trip to Kórnik Castle BC, discovered in 1933 by a local teacher. The least because the street layouts of both cities were ings date back to the 15th /Rogalin Palace (4 hours) imaginative reconstruction was based on designed by the same architect, G.E. Haussmann. century. The Town Hall, Drive 20 km south from Poznań to Kórnik: excavated remains. Located on a peninsula The charm of the capital of Western founded in the 13th cen- castle built in the 16th century, rebuilt in the on the lake, the settlement consists of 105 owes much to its heyday as the seaport of a bustling tury and later extended in 19th century in English Gothic style, former wooden houses, 11 parallel streets, defensive Berlin before the turn of the 20th century. Its grand Renaissance style, has one property of Zamoyski family. The castle has a walls, gates and a wooden Secessionist tenements and imposing riverfront of the most precious Renais- collection of furniture, paintings, sculptures, bridge. attract many visitors. sance interiors in Northern armour and oriental weaponry. Surrounded by Poznań Europe. Drive down St. Martin a stylish park dating back to the 16th century, Szczecin City Tour (3 hours) Street which has a monument commemorat- now arboretum with numerous exotic plants. Enter the Old Town through the Baroque ing victims of the Poznań Spring of 1956 – the Then 10 km west to Rogalin, with a Rococo- Harbour Gate. Walk to the Gothic St Jacob first revolt against the communist regime in Classical palace founded in 1770. The forest Cathedral with the 17th century St Jacob Poland. Drive by the most beautiful buildings here has the highest concentration of old oak- Bell (weighing 5.7 tons). Visit to the Town th in Poznań: the Archaeology Museum, the trees in Europe (over 900 trees of 2 m or more Biskupin Hall founded in the 13 century, rebuilt in Renaissance Górków Palace, the 18th century in diameter). Baroque style but still containing Gothic Jesuit church – one of the best examples of Evening entertainment elements. Tour of Pomeranian Dukes Castle REGIONS POLAND BY th Baroque architecture in Poland; the Raczyński Roots of Polish history founded in the 13 century and rebuilt after 11 Library, Collegium Maius, the Opera House, – Gniezno and Biskupin (5 hours) Evening in Czerniejewo Palace destruction during World War II. Walk along and Mickiewicz University. 50 km drive east from Poznań to Gniezno – Located 20 km south-east of Poznań, Wały Chrobrego (Chrobry Hills) to see the “the Nest”. According to legend, the founding Czerniejewo is a Classical palace dating from panorama of the harbour and the imposing father of the Polish people, Lech, looked up 1771, set in a magnificent English park. Tour office buildings dating from the beginning of Excursion to Wenecja and Żnin into a tree here and spied an eagle’s nest. of the palace and stable. Then horse-drawn the last century. (half day) The eagle became the emblem of Poland carriages take you to the forest, where draught The small village of Wenecja is famous for its and Gniezno, its capital. The coronation of beer is served and sausages are prepared by Island (full day) narrow-gauge railway museum with Bolesław the Brave, the first king a bonfire. Finally dinner at a restaurant in the 1-hour drive to Poland’s largest island, Wolin. a stylish late nineteenth century of Poland, took place in the old stables. This area of forests and virgin sandy beaches waiting room. The first section of cathedral built by his father, also encompasses with 60 cm gauge (about the width of Mieszko I, founder of the Polish Classical evening rich flora and fauna and a bison reserve. a baby’s pushchair) opened in July state. Boleslaw also received the Poznań Philharmonic concerts are performed Wolin town was one of the oldest Slavonic 1894. Racing at 20 km per hour, its Holy Roman Emperor, Otto III in at the Aula of The Adam Mickiewicz University, settlements, founded in the 8th century. The trains carry around 100 000 tourists the city in the year 1000. A year well known for its perfect acoustics and a greatest attraction to the area, however, every summer between Żnin and previously, relics of St. Adalbert beautiful . are the popular, upmarket beach resorts of Wenecja Gąsawa, passing Biskupin and Wenecja were buried in the cathedral and a Międzyzdroje and Świnoujście. on the way. Visit to the ruins of Wenecja medi- bronze gate manufactured in 1170 shows

Furnel Travel International 12 POLAND BY REGIONS Opera andOperetta. bythe performed inthecourtyards Concerts the summerseasonthere are Promenade series. In Concerts the Sunday afternoon ChoralFestivalsuch astheInternational and choralconcerts and baroque musicconcerts, Pomerania. isavenue for chamber, It classical the maincentres ofculturallife in Western The Pomeranian Dukes’ Castleisoneof Classical evening museum ofŚwinoujście. and gangways. willhousethemilitary The fort walls, there isasystem repositories ofbunkers, was builtinthe19 wasnotdestroyed. March 1945,thisfort It bombings ofthetown ofŚwinoujściein west from Szczecin. Despitethedisastrous north- Świnoujście issituated 107km – Świnoujście Gerhard’s Fortifications Furnel Travel International

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ś c ie th century. Behindthelong (full day) concentration camp Majdanek – former Nazi settlements, datingfrom the6 where excavations have found thecity’s first ofLublin,church, located intheoldestpart Church andthe17 painting. Stop atthe16 precious Polish exampleofRussian-Byzantine polychrome themost –reckoned century the 14 Walk through theOld Town datingbackto Lublin City Tour architecture. Uniate and Church Orthodox wooden rare and Park the National Bieszczady hikers paradise boasts This thinly populated we recommend visiting. townshistorical which the southeastern corner of Poland and several of beauty untamed tothe agateway as serves also cosmopolitan Eastern Europe before WW2. The city of magic the of some rediscovering decade, last the over restored intricately been has town old medieval Lublin’s visitor. time first the surprises Wall Eastern The meld of on and cultures Poland’s influences Lublin, ZamośćandPrzemyśl WHERE EAST:WEST MEETS chapel, containingabeautifullyrestored 14 founded byCasimirtheGreat, theGothic Church.Hall andDominican Visit to theCastle Founded in1941,this deathcampclaimed gas chambers. Nowvisitors can see 400 000 victims,shot ormurdered in th century with Krakowska Gate, Town withKrakowska century th (2.5 hours) th century Orthodox Orthodox century century St Nicholas StNicholas century (2.5hours) th

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former Zamoyski familyresidence,former founded Zamoyski in from Lublin drive north to visitthe 50 km buildings is overlooked by theruinsof a buildings isoverlooked Square with somefine Renaissance Market landscape.from thebreathtaking The quaint comingherefor to artists, gaininspiration Nowadayswith itsirresistible aMecca charm. visitors of theRiver attracts Vistula, Kazimierz century. Picturesquely located onthe bank This beautifultown dates backto the14 Kozłówka Palace camp isavailable. ofthe filmonthehistory A documentary – amausoleumcontainingashesofvictims. the prisoners’ andmonument barracks and Nałęczów DolnyKazimierz inappropriate resting placehere.mockingly was onceinexile, have found afinaltranquil if LeninVladimir Ilych from Poronin where he square andanotherto theRussianfirebrand Bolesław Bierutwhichusedto grace aLublin monument to Polish leader, Communist Party Communist regime. muchunwanted The very underthe propaganda imposedonartists Realist art, the optimistic style of theoptimisticstyle Realist art, the 18 a collection of1950’sa collection Socialist former coach-households at thebeginning ofthis and furniture. The th paintings, sculptures (full day) century andexpanded century palace withitsprecious century. Visit to the Baroque garden, the (halfday) th

centrally located SpaHouseandwater park. beautifully landscapedZdrojowy Park witha The town isdominated bytheextensiveand mild. spa town ofNałęczów isparticularly Gothic castle. The microclimate ofthegenteel Poland. The region’s capitalsincethe 12 isoneoftheoldesttownsSandomierz in Tylman von Gameren andFalconi. Nearby here, worked including:SantiGucci, artists grandest residences inPoland. Many famous castleisoneofthe Baranów Sandomierski and Sandomierski Baranów posing TownHall. es witharcades andim- with Renaissancehous- Square issurrounded The Old Town sance plan. Renais- original tained its has main- and itscentre founded in 1580 was This uniquecity (2 hours) Renaissance architecture Zamość –apearlofPolish Gothic and Renaissance urban architecture.Gothic and Renaissance urban now considered oneofthebestexamples of several times inthe13 century, itsuffered from Tartar invasions Zamość th century. The town is th

Łańcut, Leżajsk and Sieniawa MAZURY & WARMIA: Gierłoż for the ladies; the best horse Łańcut Castle was erected in the 17th century THE LAKE DISTRICT Visit to Wolf Liar jump for the gentlemen, tug for the Lubomirski family. Then, owned by If a Pole says he is going to Mazury or Warmia, it in Gierłoż – Hitler’s of war with a one-ton stallion, the Potocki family, it was reconstructed normally means he is seeking the ideal spot to relax headquarters during Frombork hay stacks to jump on. in the French Baroque style. Surrounded for a few days by the lakeside, partake in sailing, world War II to see the imposing by fortifications and a magnificent park, it windsurfing, kayaking, swimming, golf or one of ruins of the thick walls of former bunkers. Evening in Galindia houses a museum of interiors, exhibitions of the other sports on offer in this lakeland. More and Galindia – “Mazurski Eden” paintings, sculpture, china, tapestries and old more foreign visitors are beginning to discover Lidzbark Warmiński – picturesquely lo- furniture. The Museum of Carriages, consisting the delights of an area, which is and Frombork cated in the of over fifty “britzkas”, chaises, hunter’s – and very accessible from Warsaw or Lidzbark Warmiński is a true jewel among heart of the mail-coaches is what draws many to Łańcut. Gdańsk. Polish monuments. The well-preserved Piska Forest In Leżajsk we have a visit to the Renaissance Gothic castle from the 14th century was on the Kru- Bernardine church with its magnificent late Olsztyn City Tour a former seat of the Warmia bishops. Both tynia River Baroque organ. An organ music recital can be (2 hours) Nicholas Copernicus and the poet and bank, close arranged. Stop for a snack in Sieniawa – the Olsztyn, built on the hills clergyman Ignacy Krasicki resided here. to Bełdany Czartoryski Palace built in the first half of the surrounding the Łyna River, Another place where Copernicus lived Lake. This is an 18th century, rebuilt in late Baroque style and is often known as the gateway and worked for many years is the medieval unique leisure resort with a large display of Olsztyn surrounded by a beautiful park. to the , a stronghold of Frombork. Among the oldest folk sculptures. Galindia has received many

playground for sailing enthusiasts, anglers buildings are the monumental brick cathedral “best venue in Poland” awards, chosen from REGIONS POLAND BY Przemyśl and and holidaymakers. The town itself boasts surrounded by defensive walls and the Old among 12 thousand tourist sites. 13 Walk along Przemyśl’s reconstructed defensive eleven lakes within its boundaries. We visit Bishops’ Palace (14th century). The Cathedral walls, and through the Old Town Square with the Warmia and Regional Museum, Hill offers a sweeping view over the Vistula Renaissance town houses, dating back to housed in the Gothic castle of the Warmia Lagoon and Sand-Bar. the 14th century. Then take a short drive Bishops, where Nicholas Copernicus, the to Krasiczyn Castle, founded in the 16th astronomer once lived. Summer concerts of century, with beautiful Renaissance organ music are held in the Gothic St James’ Evening entertainment decoration. cathedral. Olsztyn’s other attractions include a planetarium and an astronomical Redykajne show (4 hours)

observatory. The ceremony starts in Likury – a suburb of Mazury Olsztyn. Horse-drawn carriages take you to Organ concert Redykajne. Greeting with local liqueur, then in Święta Lipka a “bride” and “groom” are selected. Feast at The Baroque church in Święta a bonfire, tasting Polish specialities and lots Lipka is famous not only for its of vodka and beer. A folk band, a firework Świ ęta legendary silver Madonna figure, display and a horse parade accompany Lipka but also for its beautiful organ. An the event. Competitions are organised exclusive concert can be arranged here. as well: the most romantic horse ride

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CLASSIC TOURS Warsaw Royal Route andformer Ghetto area SATURDAY floorshow MONDAY music pianoconcert Parkthrough Łazienki Park andPalace SUNDAY Grand Theatre ofOperaandBallet • orientation FRIDAY likeSounds Warsaw section. byRegion” “Poland the see places the of descriptions detailed more For clients. your for programs made tailor– toarrange you with work We can appetite. your towhet ideas just are itineraries sample following The dinneratatraditionalrestaurant with Furnel Travel International – arrival in –arrival Warsaw – morning visitto –morning Wilanów –departure. –sightseeingtour withRoyalCastle, • walkthrough theOld Town • late afternoon walk late afternoon CLASSIC TOURSCLASSIC • private Chopin private to Żelazowa Wola, formance atthe evening per- Warsaw to cal inn • pin birthplace Frederic Cho- lunchatalo- • short city city short • return •

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optional visitto Auschwitz–Birkenau for lunchandavisitto Renaissancecastle Shrine withtheBlackMadonna Góra Monastery SUNDAY restaurant. ataJewish musicconcert dinner withKlezmer • Cathedral SATURDAY the Old Town FRIDAY Think Kraków, thinkCulture afternoon excursion afternoon to SaltMine Wieliczka – arrival in Kraków inKraków –arrival – drive to –drive Częstochowa to visitJasna • dinner atalocalinnwithfolk singers enroute backstop inPieskowa Skała – morning visitto –morning Wawel Castleand • tour of Kazimierz Jewish quarter Jewishquarter tour ofKazimierz • dinneratalocalrestaurant. and dancers. MONDAY • –departure. city orientation with with orientation city • farewell • •

dral in Oliva and organ concert dral inOlivaandorgan concert (120 x 15 m) painting depicts themost (120 x 15 m)painting depicts – this enormous Panorama Racławicka churches Tumski withnumerous Gothic SATURDAY dinner atalocalrestaurant. River orboatcruiseontheOdra orientation route ofamberjewellery collections Malbork Teutonic Castleswhichhouse large excursion to Frombork and SUNDAY centration camp. former Nazicon- visit to Stuthoff, in GdańskBay or cruise afternoon numerous shopsandgalleries Old Town tinued: SopotandGdynia SATURDAY a localrestaurant. architectureits Hansaeticperiod and sightseeingoftheOld Town to admire FRIDAY Weekend &Amber withArt • and tenement houses Town withbeautiful Town Hall FRIDAY Wrocław –theIslandCity Weekend: MONDAY folk entertainment. with Kaszubian the magnificent Aula Leopoldina lunchintheOld Town – arrival inGdańsk –arrival – arrival in –arrival Wrocław • –fullday farewell dinneratalocalrestaurant –departure. – morning visitto Ostrów –morning –sightseeingtour ofthe Tri-City con- • • walkthrough theOld stroll alongOld Town streets with • • visitto visitto • • visitto theCathe- city orientation orientation city • • • lunchinthe • short city city short optional: • dinnerat lunchen

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Wrocław Nazi concentrationcampGross–Rosen stop atRogoźnica to seereminders offormer camp route Cathedral DAY 2– • DAY 1– Kraków (2)&Warsaw (1) The express view: theCounter–symbol ofecumenicalismafter visit theEvangelicicalChurch ofPeace, a Von Hochberg family fortress ofPiast later Dukes, theseatof SUNDAY MONDAY farewell dinneratalocalrestaurant. departure. Wrocław restaurant beautiful 15–acre andlunchatacastle park dinneratalocalrestaurant quarter quarter Park andPalace or theRoyalCastle • –excursion to Książ,the13 • arrival in Kraków inKraków arrival –departure. visitto former Naziconcentration evening tour of Kazimierz Jewish evening tour ofKazimierz morning visitto morning Wawel Castleand DAY 4– Warsaw. folk entertainment folk entertainment with packed lunch with packed Warsaw Warsaw and Ballet Salt Mine Salt Mine DAY 3– • • • driveto Auschwitz enroute stop inŚwidnicato overnight inKraków. overnight • ontheway backto Wrocław performance attheOpera performance morning tour of morning Wilanów morning visitto morning Wieliczka • • farewell dinner with in 1794 Intercity train to Intercity Warsaw important battleofthe important against theRussians Uprising Kościuszko • • walkthrough the afternoon city tour city afternoon • • overnight in overnight city tour of city • • evening lunchen th century century • •

Classic Southern Tour for a raft trip through the Pieniny Mountains stop in Frombork and Lidzbark Warmiński Rzeszów through Roztoczański National Park • Wrocław (2) – Częstochowa – Kraków (2) on Dunajec Gorge to Szczawnica • lunch to admire medieval architecture and see en route stop in Łańcut. Visit to Potocki Palace – Zakopane (2) en route • drive back to Zakopane through places connected with Copernicus, the Polish and Park with an unique Museum of Carriages DAY 1 – arrival in Wrocław • short picturesque mountains • en route stop in astronomer who first declared the earth • overnight in Rzeszów. city orientation • overnight. Dębno to visit famous 15th century wooden orbited the sun • overnight in Olsztyn. DAY 6 – departure for Kraków • en route stop in DAY 2 – morning sightseeing tour church with rich ornamentation • dinner by DAY 6 – full day trip around Mazury Lake District Tarnów, a medieval town with a charming Mar- of Wrocław including: the original a bonfire with Polish highland singing and with visits to: Święta Lipka Monastery, Hitler’s ket Square and tenement houses and Zalipie, heart of the town on Ostrów Tumski Island dancing • overnight in Zakopane. Underground Bunker–Wolf Liar, cruise on a painted village • walk through the Old Town and the magnificent Baroque Aula Leopoldina DAY 7 – departure. lakes • overnight in Olsztyn. of Kraków and overnight. • walk through the Old Town • overnight in DAY 7 – departure for Warsaw • farewell DAY 7 – morning city tour with Wrocław. Classic dinner at a local restaurant. and Cathedral • afternoon trip to Wieliczka DAY 3 – departure for Kraków • en route stop Northern Tour: DAY 8 – departure. Salt Mine • farewell dinner at a local restau- in Bierkowice – a suburb of Opole, to visit Warsaw (2) – Toruń – rant • overnight in Kraków. the Open Air Museum of Folk Architecture • Gdańsk (2) – Olsztyn (2) Classic Eastern Tour: DAY 8 – departure lunch at a local inn • drive to Częstochowa to – Warsaw (1) Warsaw (2) – Białowieża (1) visit Jasna Góra Monastery, home of the Black DAY 1 – arrival in Warsaw • short – Zamość (1) – Rzeszów (1) Classic Madonna Shrine • overnight in Kraków city orientation • dinner at a local – Kraków (2) Round Trip: DAY 4 – morning sightseeing tour of Kraków restaurant. Toruń DAY 1 – arrival in Warsaw • short city Warsaw (1) – with Wawel Castle and Cathedral • afternoon DAY 2 – morning tour of Warsaw with the Royal orientation • dinner at a local restaurant. Tricity (2) – Toruń visit to Auschwitz–Birkenau • evening walk Castle or Wilanów Palace • departure for DAY 2 – morning tour of Warsaw with the Royal – Poznań (1) – Wroc- through Kazimierz Żelazowa Wola and visit to Frederic Chopin’s Castle or Wilanów Park and Palace • private ław (1) – Kraków (2) CLASSIC TOURS Jewish quarter birthplace • overnight in Warsaw. concert of Chopin music at the Royal Łazienki DAY 1 – arrival in Warsaw Zakopane 15 • dinner at a DAY 3 – departure for Gdańsk • en route stop Park • overnight in Warsaw. • leisure time • welcoming Łańcut local Jewish in Toruń • guided tour of the city, unique DAY 3 – departure for Białowieża National dinner at the hotel. restaurant • example of Gothic architecture of 13th century: Park • walk through the primeval forest and DAY 2 – half-day city tour including the Royal overnight in churches, burghers’ houses, defensive walls bison reserve • dinner at a local restaurant • Route with Łazienki Park and Palace and the Kraków. • lunch en route • drive to Malbork to visit overnight in Białowieża. Old Town area with Royal Castle and Market DAY 5 – an imposing Teutonic Fortress • overnight in DAY 4 – departure for Zamość • stop in Square • drive to Tri-city (Gdańsk, Sopot, excursion Gdańsk. Grabarka, an unique Orthodox Sanctuary • Gdynia) • overnight in Gdynia. to Wieliczka Salt Mine • drive DAY 4 – sightseeing tour of the Tri- lunch en route • drive to Kozłówka to visit DAY 3 – guided tour of the Tri-city: Długi Targ to Zakopane, guided tour of City: Gdańsk–Sopot–Gdynia • walk the Baroque palace of the Zamoyski family, Street, Neptune Fountain, the Oliva Cathedral the winter capital of Poland • through Długi Targ Street with one of the best–preserved noble residences inclusive of a concert played on the Roccoco time for shopping • overnight in Neptune Fountain • visit to Oliva in Poland. The palace outbuildings house a organ • walk along the pier in Sopot • Zakopane. Cathedral with organ concert • walk along the permanent art and propaganda exhibition • sightseeing tour of Gdynia and the harbour DAY 6 – trip to Niedzica to admire a pier in Sopot • sightseeing tour of Gdynia and overnight in Zamość. • overnight in Gdynia. picturesque Gothic and Renaissance castle • the harbour • overnight in Gdańsk. DAY 5 – short sightseeing tour of Zamość, DAY 4 – departure for Poznań with en route drive to Sromowce Niżne, the starting point DAY 5 – departure for Olsztyn • en route the 16th century Renaissance town • drive to visit to the Teutonic Knights’ Castle in Malbork

Furnel Travel International 16 THEME TOURS Leopoldina withthemagnificientthe University Aula town onOstrów Tumski Island, theOld Town, tour of ofthe theoriginal heart Wrocław: DAY 8– inKraków.overnight included inUNESCO’s World List Heritage attraction –anuniqueworld-class Salt Mine donna Shrine with themiraculousBlackMa- Częstochowa to visitJasnaGóraMonastery to Wrocław 13 Poznań: Square, OldMarket DAY 5– Poznań. Town House andCopernicus and sightseeingtour of Toruń withtheOld and theOld Town area Castle withCathedral including Wawel tour ofKraków, DAY 7– Kraków. DAY 6– Żelazowa Wola camp Nazi concentration Auschwitz, theformer Furnel Travel International th century TownHall century • departure. overnight in overnight drive to Kraków todrive Kraków morning city tour of city morning half day • • afternoon guided afternoon overnight in overnight Wrocław. • driveto • drive • • trip to Wieliczka Wieliczka to trip enroute stop in • overnight in overnight

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medals devoted to Chopin. well asolddrawings, paintingssculptures and andmemorabiliaas correspondence, portraits ofChopin’scollection musical manuscripts, andMuseum with valuable Music Society Castle, nowtheseatofChopin Ostrogski Salon, where young Chopinlived for 3years. Monument. Park with Chopin Łazienki with thegreat composer: visits to placesconnected DAY 2– in restaurant. Overnight Warsaw. DinneratfamousBelvedereintermission. the wineduring with aglassofsparkling the Palace on the Water Park inŁazienki at Chopinmusicpianoconcert – private DAY 1– Zdrój –Kraków (1) –Wrocław –Antonin Sanniki (2)–Duszniki Warsaw (3)–Żelazowa Wola –Brochów – and hislegacy: Frederic Chopin Chopin’s isdeposited. heart Church, where with theurn Town. the early 19 the early with beautiful tombstones datingbackto

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of 18, studied and then served as priest and as priest of 18,studied andthen served where Karol the city Wojtyła lived from the age cell. Continuation to Krakow, in thestarvation the life ofafellow Auschwitz inmate. Hedied monk whooffered hislife inreturn for saving Kolbe’s cell. Father wasaFranciscan Kolbe Museumand St.Maximilian as theMartyrdom concentration camp;visitto thesite aswell and Museum.Drive to Auschwitz-Birkenau of thefamousBlackMadonna, Treasury Częstochowa. Visit to theBasilica,Chapel of OurLady).Lunch atalocalrestaurant in –traditionallythemonth inMay was born pray (Karol Wojtyła usedto stress thathe and oneofJohnPaul II’s favourite placesto one oftheworld’s shrines mostfamous Marian DAY 3– in Warsaw. Pope JohnPaul IIon30 wasproclaimed aminorbasilicaby Monastery in1927. Kolbe by St.Maksymilian The established withamonastery Niepokalanów as hissummerresidence. Excursion to Polish Versailles”, builtfor JanIIISobieski King DAY 2– system. in Dinnerandovernight Warsaw. the oppositionto thecommunist whichinspiredthe HolySpirit The Pope gave about hissermon well Square asPiłsudski where John’s Park Cathedral, Łazienki as Warsaw: Old Town Square andSt. withMarket guidedsightseeingtour of theafternoon In DAY 1– Warsaw (2)–Częstochowa –Kraków (3) of Pope JohnPaul II: thefootstepsIn arrival in arrival Warsaw, transfer to thehotel. morning visitto morning Wilanów Palace, “the morning departure to Częstochowa, departure morning th April 1980. Overnight 1980.Overnight April bishop. Overnight in Kraków. EXTENSION - Zakopane (2) – Kraków unique Zakopane style. Visit to the Sanctuary in Silesia, south-east of Opole. Franciscan DAY 4 – guided sightseeing tour of Kraków Old The Tatra Mountains are an inspiration to dedicated by Polish highlanders to Our Lady Monastery from 18th century and wooden Town: St. Florian’s Church – Karol Wojtyła’s many who enjoy hill walking, just as they of Fatima – an ex-voto for saving the Pope’s figure of “St Anna with Madonna and Child”. first Kraków parish, the city fortifications, were for the late John Paul II, who walked here life after Ali Agca’s assassination attempt. The Way of the Cross and “paths of the Virgin Market Square and St. Mary’s Gothic church throughout his life. If you are able-bodied and Overnight in Zakopane. Mary”. with its famous altar designed by Witt fancy following some of the mountain trials DAY 3 – transfer from Zakopane to Kraków KALWARIA PACŁAWSKA – sanctuary, about 25 Stwosz, Collegium Maius – the medieval most loved by Wojtyła, then the extension we – Balice Airport and departure. km south-east of Przemyśl. Marvellous picture university building, the Archbishop’s Palace offer may be for you. of the Mother of God of Calvary, crowned in with the statue of John Paul II. Lunch at a DAY 1 – journey to the Tatra Mountains Other Catholic places 1882. Place of pilgrimages; the main three-day local restaurant. In the afternoon visit to the – where Karol Wojtyła spent many of his of interest indulgence takes place on the Assumption Royal Castle and the Cathedral with the Karol holidays, hiking in the summer time, skiing Contemporary Poland is 97% catholic and 99% Day of the Holy Virgin Mary. Wojtyła Archbishop’s throne. Overnight in during the winter, and often visiting outlying Christian and has the highest church attendance in KODEŃ SANCTUARY – situated 20 km south Kraków. parishes on foot, with a backpack. Visit to the Europe, bolstered by the national devotion to the of Terespol. Baroque Basilica of St Anna with DAY 5 – visit to the world famous Shrine of Sanctuary of Our Lady – Queen of the Tatras in late Pope John Paul II. In this section we show other the marvellous picture of the Mother of Divine Mercy in Łagiewniki where St Faustina’s Ludźmierz. Continuation to Zakopane. Lunch Catholic places of interest. Places of interest of God of Kodeń, called the Queen revelations took place. The late Pope John at a traditional highlander’s inn with regional many other faiths and denominations of Podlasie. Ecumenical meetings Paul II canonised St. Faustina and instituted music and dances. In the afternoon, a walk which are also part of the fabric of of young people are held here. The the Feast Day of Divine Mercy – the Pope to “Hala Kalatówki” where one can admire a society in Poland: Protestant Way of the Cross is represented by one died the 2nd of April 2005 – one day before magnificent view over the Tatras. Continuation churches, Orthodox churches hundred wooden figures. the Feast of Divine Mercy. The sanctuary is to “Księżówka” where Bishop Wojtyła used to mainly in the East, Jewish LĄD – on the Warta river, 25 km west of situated close to the former soda stay during his journeys to Zakopane, and visit shrines in many of the towns Konin, Cistercian Abbey from 12th century, Kraków factory – Solvay, and the to the hermitage of Holy Albert Chmielowski and Muslim mosques near Białystok during World War II Nazi prison for Polish quarry, where young Karol – the hero of the Karol Wojtyła play “Brother are included in our sample itineraries, though priests. THEME TOURS Wojtyła was employed as of Our God”. Overnight in Zakopane. we do arrange special tours on request. LEŻAJSK SANCTUARY – 67 km north-west of 17 a manual worker during DAY 2 – trip to the Pieniny Mountains. Przemyśl. Basilica and Monastery of Bernardine WW II. Journey to the Pope’s BARDO SANCTUARY – situated 77 km south Fathers with a miraculous picture of Our Lady home town of Wadowice Option 1 – hiking in Pieniny – 4-hour walk of Wrocław. Baroque basilica of Redemptorist of Consolation. Leżajsk Calvary. and lunch. Visit where young following the Pope’s trail to Trzy Korony Fathers, where the Romanesque statue of “The LICHEŃ - village situated 18 km north-east Wojtyła lived and the church summit ( about 900 m. above sea level ) with Madonna reigning with Child” is worshipped of Konin, the second most visited Poland’s where he was baptised. Then go an impressive view over the Pieniny and Tatra as the Silesian Sentinel of Poland. Known for religious sanctuary after that of Częstochowa. on to the UNESCO-listed hillside stations of the Mountains as well as the Dunajec river. numerous miraculous healings. Calvary built Licheń has two churches. One of them is the cross at Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, frequented Option 2 – raft trip along Dunajec river – in 18th century. Sanctuary of Our Lady, Queen of Poland, the by young Wojtyla. Return to Kraków and 3-hour river trip across the spectacular gorges GIETRZWAŁD – sanctuary; 17 km west of largest church in Poland, 7th largest in Europe overnight. of the Dunajec. Lunch. Transfer to Zakopane. Olsztyn: main pilgrimage centre in Warmia and 11th largest in the world. Its five-nave DAY 6 – transfer to the airport and departure. Stroll along the old part of the town with region; miraculous icon of Our Lady of interior is supposed to remind us of the early its wooden church, ancient cemetery and Warmia. Christian basilicas. It can comfortably house country houses built at the end of XIX c, in the GÓRA ŚWIĘTEJ ANNY – sanctuary situated 17,000 faithful and its tower is 128m high.

Furnel Travel International 18 THEME TOURS WAMBIERZYCE SANCTUARY here.buried grave ofthepatron saintofSilesiawho is architecture inSilesia.Pilgrimages visitthe one ofthemost precious relics ofBaroque Wrocław. –Basilica ofStHedwig, Sanctuary TRZEBNICA impressive interior. adorned andrichly sanctuary. basilicahasavery The three-nave leads visitors andpilgrims into theMarian Poland. Abaroque gateway (18 in the mostbeautifulbaroque construction this Jesuitmonasticcomplex isconsidered ŚWIĘTA LIPKA Family’s Meal”, famousfor itsmiracles. of theJacquesCallot’s painting Holy “The andchurch withcopy monastery Mazowiecki, STUDZIANNA thousands ofPoles atthechurch. for“Masses ourHomeland” were attended by of communistsecret policein1984.His Father Popiełuszko, murdered byagents in Warsaw. Pilgrimages to thegraveside of ofŻoliborz situated inthedistrict sanctuary ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA CHURCH Mary. Holy Virgin oftheAssumptionmiraculous picture ofthe Warsaw ontheroad to Łódź. Cathedralwith ŁOWICZ SANCTUARY the QueenofPodhale. figure ofthe as Virgin known Mary, the localchurch there isamiraculous southofNowy region, 4km Targ. In LUDZIMIERZ Mary. a miraculousiconrepresenting the Virgin The otheroneisSt.Dorothy’s Church with Furnel Travel International – a small town, 24 km north of north –asmalltown, 24km –villageinPodhale –eastfrom Tomaszów – 72 km north-east of Olsztyn, ofOlsztyn, north-east –72km – 81 km west of –81km – 30 km north- –30km th century) century)

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TYKOCIN: Baroque synagogue founded ous period décor, like classical palace and park complex. Continue ture for Krasic- THEME TOURS in 1642 with Aron ha - Kodesh, bimah and in Krasiczyn, or the very to Kórnik castle founded in the 16th century, zyn. En route 19 wall paintings, cemetery with about 500 well equipped wine and originally a Knight’s stronghold surrounded stop in Wielic- tombstones. vodka cellars and fine by a moat. Return to Poznań for lunch and zka Salt Mine. ZAMOŚĆ: late Renaissance synagogue Polish cuisine such as in shopping. Evening in Czerniejewo Palace Drive to Nowy built in 1620, Aron ha-Kodesh and stuccoes Kiermusy. You can also located 20 km south-east of Poznań. Horse- Wiśnicz – an Krasków preserved, now a library; former Ghetto area, try Polish mead which has drawn carriages will take you to the forest, interesting Krześlice memorial lapidarium. been produced here for over 1000 years. where draught beer is served and sausages combination of Gothic, Renaissance and Ba- ŻARKI: restored synagogue; cemetery from DAY 1 – arrival in Warsaw, transfer to the hotel. are prepared by a bonfire. Finally, dinner at roque styles, the castle of Nowy Wiśnicz used the early 19th century, ca 900 well preserved Welcome evening – private Chopin piano a restaurant in the old stables. Overnight in to be the residence of the Kmita and Lubomir- tombstones. concert at the Palace on the Water in Łazienki Krześlice. ski noble families. The castle nicely combines Park. Dinner at the famous Belvedere restau- DAY 7 – departure for Wrocław. En route stop features of defensive and residential architec- rant. Overnight in Warsaw. for lunch at Rydzyna Castle. Guided tour of ture with a particularly picturesque landscape. DAY 2 – sightseeing tour of Warsaw including Wrocław with visits to: Ostrów Tumski, the Visit to Zalipie. Drive to Krasiczyn Castle & Park, a visit to the Royal Castle or Wilanów Palace Old Town and Wrocław University with Aula a complex of the late-Renaissance which is

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Rydzyna Castle – 10 km Elbląg, dates from the 17th to 19th centuries. is considered to be one of the most valuable Teutonic architecture. During wars they were south-east of Leszno, Frederic Chopin stayed here in 1827 r. It can examples of medieval defensive architecture the final bastion. Overnight in Olsztyn. founded in 1704 on accommodate 20 guests. in entire Europe. The glory days of the Order DAY 5 – walking tour of Olsztyn. Visit to Gothic foundations. It is Zajączkowo Palace – 50 km north-west of came to an abrupt end when they were Olsztyn Castle – the castle built in the 14th a pearl of Polish Baroque. All Poznań, built at the end of the 18th century, defeated by Polish forces at the Battle of century, belonged to Warmia Bishops. In streets of the 18th century town of Kliczków completely reconstructed in 1910. Located Grunwald in 1410. the years 1516-1521 the castle steward was Rydzyna lead to the castle. The castle has 48 on a peninsula surrounded by Zajączkowskie DAY 1 – arrival in Gdańsk and overnight. the astronomer and mathematician Nicolas rooms. Lake. The palace can accommodate 90 DAY 2 – sightseeing tour of the Tri-city: Gdańsk, Copernicus, who created an astrological chart Rzucewo Castle – Jan III Sobieski Castle guests. Sopot, Gdynia. Overnight in Gdańsk which is still on one of the walls. Departure for located on the picturesque cliff shore of Puck DAY 3 – departure for Bytów – situated in the Kadyny via Lidzbark Warmiński – the principal Bay, on the Wejhers, Radziwiłłs, Sobieskis Teutonic & Gothic castles trail heart of the Kaszuby region. Visit to the Gothic castle of the Warmian Bishops. In the years lands. The Neo – Gothic image was created Gdańsk (2) – Bytów – Malbork (1) – Sztum Teutonic Knights’ castle from the 14th century. 1503-1510 Nicolas Copernicus lived here by Fredrik Stuler. The hotel offers 26 rooms. – Kwidzyń – Olsztyn (1) – Lidzbark Warmiński Continue to Malbork via Wdzydze Kiszewskie and planned his work “Comentariolus”. Stop Sieniawa Palace – 50 km north-east of – Kadyny (1) – an open air-museum of the Kaszuby region. in Frombork – to visit the fortified cathedral. Rzeszów, built at the beginning of the 18th The Teutonic Castles trail bears similarities Stop in Pelplin – a Cistercian Abbey with It is here that Copernicus, completed his century, belonged to the Czartoryski family, to the Loire Valley castles trail in France – as magnificient 14th century Gothic cathedral, work “De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium”. one of the most distinguished families in Po- it is a chain of strongholds built library and Gutenberg Bible from 15th Overnight in Kadyny. land. Now a hotel with 22 rooms. in the middle ages. The order century – one of the few original versions DAY 6 – morning at leisure. Transfer to Gdańsk Strzekęcino Amber Palace – 10 km south of of Teutonic Knights came to in existence. Overnight in Malbork. airport. Departure. , just 20 km from the sandy Poland at the invitation of DAY 4 – sightseeing of the largest coastline, the former residence of the Junker Polish royalty in the 13th brick Gothic castle in Europe, the Pearls of Polish architecture von Kamecke family which retains the spirit century, to help convert the seat of the Grand Master of the Warsaw (2) – Toruń (1) – Kraków (3) – of “la belle époque”. It is set in grounds which heathen Prussians to Christianity Order, on the UNESCO World Heritage Rzeszów (1) – Zamość (1) – Warsaw (2) THEME TOURS include an ornamental French garden. Stylishly and stifle their hostility. Instead, the MalborkList. Drive to Olsztyn. En route stop in Sztum DAY 1 – arrival in Warsaw and overnight. 21 furnished rooms and beautiful surroundings order took control over a large part – a 14th century castle, a summer residence DAY 2 – sightseeing tour of Warsaw, including make this place irresistible. Now a hotel with of Northern Poland and began building of the Grand Master. It was built to defend Wilanów Park and Palace. 67 luxurious rooms. their strongholds. In total, they built 120 Malbork from the South. Visit to Kwidzyń DAY 3 – drive to Toruń, en route stop in Płock, Sulejów Podklasztorze Cistercian Abbey – 15 such strongholds, a maximum of one day’s Castle – this ancient Prussian hill fort one of the oldest Polish towns. Visit to the km east of Piotrków Trybunalski, located on horseride apart (30 km), owing to was overpowered by Tumskie Hill with a Romanesque Cathedral the Pilica River, well preserved fortifications. a principle that the knights were the Teutons in the 13th from the 12th century. Sightseeing tour Built in the 13th century. Accommodation for forbidden from spending the night century. The sanitary of Toruń, an unique example of Gothic 100 guests. outside a Teuton castle. The short tower, known as a architecture from the 13th century. Walewice Palace – 22 km west of Łowicz or distance that divided each stronghold ‘dansker’, distinguishes Overnight in Toruń. 105 km from Warsaw, built in Neo-Classical also enabled them to communicate by signals. the castle from all other DAY 4 – drive to Kraków via Łódź. In Łódź th style in the late 18 century. Now a hotel with The most impressive fortress was constructed Gothic castles. It is considered Zamość the “cotton empire” tour: Israel Kalmanowicz 14 rooms. in Malbork, the capital of the order since 1309 the biggest in Europe. “Danskers” or Poznański Palace with Historical Museum of Waplewo Palace – 55 km south-west of (when the capital moved from Venice), which simply toilets, were a very important part of Łódź and factory buildings, the Księży Młyn

Furnel Travel International 22 THEME TOURS Baranów Sandomierski, acastlefrom the16 Baranów Sandomierski, Drivetoand uniqueMuseumofCarriages. in ŁańcutwithPotocki Palace andpark DAY 8– inRzeszów.and cathedral. Overnight Tarnów, amedievaltown hall with Gothiccity Baroque styles.Lunch enroute. Continue to combination ofGothic, Renaissance and Nowy Wiśnicz, acastlewithaninteresting in to visitthesaltmine. DrivetoWieliczka DAY 7– houses datingbackto the18 a livingmuseum-village withwooden architecture. to Drive Chochołów, founded by the Zamoyski family,founded bythe Zamoyski inthe past Renaissance complex ofthe16 DAY 9– aissance architecture. inZamość. Overnight tury, whichisfamousfor itsGothic andRen- atownSandomierz, datingbackto 10 man von Gameren. Lunch enroute. Visit to decorationsby withmannerist century Tyl- 15 to withitswooden Dębno church from the the 19 exampleof the wonderful to theChapelinJaszczurówka, DAY 6– inKraków. Overnight Skała. Evening atRenaissance castle inPieskowa visit to Wawel RoyalCastleandCathedral. DAY 5– inKraków. inn. Overnight Street. LunchPiotrkowska atalocal most elegantstreet inŁódź – residential complex,the and – anuniquefactory Furnel Travel International th century. Overnight inKraków. century. Overnight full day trip tofull day Zakopane. trip Visit sightseeing tour of Kraków including sightseeing tour ofKraków departure for Rzeszów.departure Enroute stop departure for Zamość.departure Enroute stop th sightseeing tour ofZamość, a century wooden century th century. Visit th century century th cen- th Kraków

Chapel witha14 tour ofthe Polish capital city. Dinner& DAY 1– use. techniqueswooden are construction stillin the few places inEurope where traditional isalsooneof wooden buildings. It historical a numberof well-preserved our climaticconditions, Poland boasts adaptationto of wood anditsperfect necessity. Becauseoftheeasyavailability where wooden architecture developed by Poland, covered bylarge forests, isacountry – Kraków (5) Warsaw (1)–Białowieża (1) – Lublin (1) Polish wooden architecture DAY 11 – in Warsaw. Farewellintermission. dinnerandovernight wineduring Park withaglassofsparkling atthePalaceconcert onthe Water inŁazienki eveningof Frederic piano Chopin.Optionally: family, a visitto Żelazowa Wola, the birthplace palacesbuiltforpicturesque theRadziwił DAY 10 – regime. in Overnight Warsaw. undertheCommunist imposed onartists of propaganda theoptimisticstyle art, of1950’sholds acollection SocialistRealist Zamoyski’s Palace. The former coach-house to visitthe painting. to Drive Kozłówka most precious example ofRussian-Byzantine arrival in arrival Warsaw. panoramic Afternoon housing oneoftheoldestPolish full day trip to Arkadia andNieborów, tofull day Arkadia trip departure transfer departure universities. Departure foruniversities. Departure Warsaw. En the Old Town. Visit to theCastle’s route stop inLublin. Walk through th

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DAY 8 – full day trip to Zakopane – the capital magnificent tapestry of ethnic cultures: Kruszyniany. Overnight in Białowieża. Łemks and the Bojks. These two small groups, city of the Polish Tatra mountains. En route Lithuanian, Belarusian, Tartar, Ukrainian and DAY 6 – visit to nature reserve of Białowieski who follow the Orthodox and Uniate faiths stop in Zubrzyca Górna with an open-air Jewish, which adds to the unforgettable National Park. Białowieża Primeval Forest is the and speak variations of Ruthenian dialects ethnographic museum and park. Drive to natural charm. last natural lowland forest in Europe. Continue similar to Ukrainian language, were force- Chochołów – a wooden village. In Zakopane DAY – 1 – arrival in Warsaw, to Hajnówka with a modern Orthodox church fully repatriated either to Ukraine or Western promenade along the old part of the town overnight. of the Holy Trinity founded in 1982 r. Overnight Poland after WW2. A handful returned after with its wooden church, ancient cemetery DAY 2 – sightseeing tour of in Białowieża. the thaw of 1956 but only and country houses built at the end of 19th Warsaw. Visit to Wilanów Park & DAY 7 – departure for Lublin. En route stop in in recent years have century, in the unique Zakopane style – the Palace. Overnight in Warsaw. Grabarka – the most important Orthodox attempts been only example of a wooden architectural style DAY 3 – drive to , a former centre of sanctuary in Poland. An Orthodox convent made to sal- being designed on a modern drawing board Jewish culture with Baroque synagogue and the wooden church at the top of the vage their and yet adopted by the local population. founded in the 17th century, now museum hill is surrounded by a forest of thousands of culture and The style was inspired by folk art, sumptuous containing Judaica. Lunch in Kiermusy, an petitioners’ crosses, while at the bottom of history. We highland designs with very elaborate old manor with Polish noble traditions and the hill there is a holy water fountain. Drive to then visit finishes and abundant decorations in timber. delicious cuisine. Drive to the Podlasie Gate Kozłówka, former residence of the Zamoyski Cas- Augustów Zakopane’s style is especially visible in the – Pentowo, the European Stork Village, with family. Overnight in Lublin. tle with a fine construction of the villas in the town and its an unbelievable concentration DAY 8 – sightseeing tour of Lublin – the collection of icons up to 600 years old. Drive vicinity. The oldest and the most renowned of these beautiful birds’ nests. Old Town, the Royal Castle’s Holy Trinity to Bóbrka with an unique open-air museum of examples of this style in architecture are: Villa Overnight in Augustów. Chapel from the 14th century with the oil industry. Well preserved 19th century fa- Koliba – the first house built in Zakopane style, DAY 4 – round trip through unique Russo-Byzantine frescoes. cilities include two early oil wells (one of them the Jaszczurówka Chapel which invariably Suwałki Lake District and Excursion to former Nazi death is the world’s oldest oil well), drilling derricks attracts visitors with its exceptional charm Landscape Park with centre camp in Majdanek. Lunch en and tools, hoisting machinery and wooden and beauty, Dom Pod Jedlami and the Tatras in Smolniki, watching folk route. Dinner in the Guciów Farmstead barracks. Lunch en route. Continue to Kraków THEME TOURS Museum on Krupówki. Lunch en route at a ceremonies: honey making, baking Zamośćnear Zamość, the most picturesque village with a stop in the small Renaissance town of 23 local inn. Overnight in Kraków. and tasting of bread and famous “sękacz” of Roztocze with the 19th century buildings Biecz which is just beside the Magurski Na- DAY 9 – transfer to Kraków and departure. cake, visiting huge railway bridges dating from and archeological – nature trail. Overnight in tional Park. Its 14th century church is one of the 19th century. Trip to Hańcza Lake. Stop Zamość. the best preserved treasures of a town which Poland – The Eastern Wall at the 18th century Camedolite Monastery DAY 9 – Zamość city tour with unique has retained its medieval layout. Overnight in Warsaw (2) – Augustów (2) – Białowieża in Wigry. Drive to Sejny, where the biggest Renaissance Old Town founded by the Kraków. (2) – Lublin (1) – Zamość (1) – Przemyśl (1) community of Lithuanians lives, proud of their Zamoyski family. Drive to Rzeszów through DAY 11 – morning guided tour of the city incl. – Kraków (2) customs and national costumes. Dinner and Roztoczański National Park. Lunch en route. the Old Town with Gothic Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Taste the East within 3 hours drive from overnight in Augustów. Visit to Łańcut – Potocki Palace and Park Church with famous Witt Stwosz Altar and Warsaw! The eastern border of Poland is DAY 5 – morning ship cruise on the Augustowski and the Museum of Carriages. Overnight in Wawel Castle with Cathedral. Afternoon ex- a very interesting region with numerous Channel, a masterpiece of the 19th century Przemyśl. cursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine. Farewell dinner natural curiosities, rustic architecture and engineering. Drive through Augustowska DAY 10 – departure for Kraków. Visit to an open- at a local restaurant. Overnight in Kraków. contemporary cultural events. The East is Forest to Białystok. In the “footsteps of Tartars” air museum in Sanok, which illustrates the DAY 12 – departure. particularly worth seeing because of its – visiting historic mosques at Bohoniki and cultures of the peoples of the area, including

Furnel Travel International 24 SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS overnight. Walking tour oftheOld Town. Dinner & DAY 1– order hasinour country. traditions theCisterciana glimpseofthe rich we give you oursample itinerary of them.In route from to Portugal Europe Eastern isone shared European heritage. The Cistercian of integrating nationsonthebasisoftheir cultural routes through Europe withtheaim The Council ofEurope hasmappedout andindustry. incraft andexpertise know-how with themagricultural andhorticultural profound spirituality, theCistercians brought inCiteaux inFrance.monastery As well astheir All ofthemcameundertheauspices one inSulejów, Wąchock and Koprzywnica. successively nottoo faraway from thefirst More abbeyswerenear Kielce. founded in the12 The firstCistercian monksappeared inPoland – Wrocław (2)–Warsaw (1) – Poznań (1)–Trzebnica –Lubiąż Warsaw (1)–Gdańsk(2)Pelplin Cistercian trail Furnel Travel International arrival in arrival Warsaw. Transfer to thehotel. th century inatown calledJędrzejów century SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS Gothic cathedral where thefirst five Polish to Poznań via Gnieznoto seeits 14 en route. Continue existence. Lunch nal versions in of thefew origi- –one century cent 14 the Cistercian AbbeyinPelplin withmagnifi- DAY 4– in Gdańsk. city. tour Overnight ofGdynia,amajorport Aquick at Sopot,afamousholiday resort. AwalkonthePier attractions. major tourist Town andalongtheRoyalRoute, visiting the in Gdańskastroll throughout theOld DAY 3– in Gdańsk. inEurope.fortifications Overnight the mostimpressive medieval Continue toVisit Malbork. to oneof house. includingCopernicus Lunch.the city DAY 2– Bible from 15 and Gutenberg cathedral, library guided tour ofthe Tri-city: departure fordeparture Poznań. Enroute visitto th departure for departure Toruń. Guidedtour of century Gothic century th

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DAY 8– in dinner andovernight Warsaw. walls housesahotel. Lunch enroute. Farewell region, taste andimagination, thechef’s indifferentserved ways dependingon the variations. Many Polish dishesare here, there are several regional there isnoset nationalcuisine Scheller Academy in Warsaw, founder andownerofKurt According Scheller, to Kurt the defined taste. bydisheswithawell- cuisine ischaracterised their saddlesfor tenderness. Polish extra who usedto placeaslice ofraw beefunder ofGenghisKhan made bythehorseriders and thetaste of steak Tartare –originally forests, thesweet aroma oftheJewishdishes and themysterious flavours oftheLithuanian de Henri Valois Polish –thefirstelected king cuisine introduced to of Poland bythecourt combines: therefined tastes oftheFrench by allforeigners. Traditional Polish cuisine honey ornuts)whichishighlyappreciated soya,sunflower seeds,of rye, flavoured with multitude ofdifferent ofbread (made types visitors from all over Europe. We produce a tastes. Traditional Polish bread ispraisedby brought innewingredients, recipes and and traditions. Bothsettlersandtravellers been ameltingpotofcultures, religions roads ofEuropean traderoutes –hasalways situatedPoland onthecross –acountry – Lublin (1)–Kiermusy (2)–Warsaw (1) Kraków (3)–Zakopane (2)–Zamość (1) Tasty Poland tour –culinary departure and availability of fresh ingredients. Żurek specializing in all types of pancakes served and local specialties including: moskol (potato sampling local game dishes. Continue to – the most typical Polish soup based on cold and hot, crispy and soft, with pancake), kwaśnica (local sauerkrout soup), Kiermusy Manor in the Meadow serving fermented rye flour can be served with various fillings. Afternoon kociołek świniobicie (selection of pork traditional Podlasie cuisine, oven-baked bread potatoes/hard-boiled egg/cabbage/cottage free. Dinner at “Nowina” meat) and local vodka. Overnight in and house liqueurs. Dinner – specialities such cheese/mushrooms/sausage/sourcream restaurant in Głogczów Zakopane. as: “Kindziuk”, eastern Polish pork sausage and etc. The eastern part of the country is well 10 km from Kraków, with DAY 5 – visit to the wooden village of “Sękacz”, which is probably the only cake in known for pierogi, Zakopane and the tasting of Polish honey vodkas Chochołów, carriage trip to Morskie Oko the world prepared on a spit with the pastry Tatra Mountains for kwaśnica of several blends. Our venue for - a breathtaking mountain lake. Visit to a made out of 40 eggs. Overnight in Kiermusy. (sauerkraut soup) and dinner is situated in the beautiful mountain inn where smoked sheep cheese DAY 9 – morning departure for Warsaw with oscypek (a sheep’s old manor house of the Nowina- is made - BBQ with famous “Oscypek” cheese a tour of places connected with Tartars and milk smoked Konopka family. Eight guest books full of and lamb tasting. Overnight in Zakopane. meetings with a couple of local artists. Lunch in cheese). Polish farmers compliments are an indication of the high DAY 6 – drive to Zamość. En route lunch at a “Tartar Yourt”, a Tartar Inn, in Kruszyniany – with are known for keeping to quality. The restaurant serves traditional castle restaurant in Baranów Sandomierski. authentic tartar specialities: pierekaczewnik, traditional, organic methods Polish food, prepared with natural ingredients Dinner in the 19th century farmstead in trybuszoki, kibiny, pieremiacze, cebulniki, of cultivation and husbandry, from their own farm according to old family Guciów near Zamość. Tasting of regional and samsa that generations of Tartar mothers which means that Polish produce is less recipes. Overnight in Kraków. dishes, liqueurs and Zwierzyniec regional beer. have been preparing in this land for centuries. pleasing to the eye than the mass-produced DAY 3 – morning excursion to Wieliczka Salt A presentation of traditional butter making Today those dishes are normally only served Western equivalents but more pleasing to Mine. At lunch – a presentation of Silesian and bread baking. Overnight in Zamość. in local native Tartars households. Drive to the palate. Cooking the Polish way means cuisine – being prepared for hard – working DAY 7 – short tour of Zamość, known as a Pearl Warsaw. Dinner at a local restaurant in the putting your heart into it. “Guest at home, God miners, is substantial with plenty of tasty of the Renaissance. Drive to Old Town. Overnight in Warsaw. at home” – is a famous Polish saying which potato dumplings, rich sauces and delicious Lublin. Lunch at a DAY 10 – panoramic guided tour of Warsaw. means that whether you are an old friend or soups. Optional visit to Auschwitz – Birkenau local restaurant Visit and lunch at the famous Kurt Sheller a stranger you will be greeted with the same former Nazi concentration camp. recommended Cooking Academy, where the founder and attention and hospitality and won’t leave Evening walk through Kazimierz Jewish by “The Good the owner – Swiss-born Kurt Scheller teaches without eaten a sumptuous meal. district. Dinner at Alef, a local Jewish restaurant Taste Academy” his cooking philosophy. His recipes are exam- TOURS SPECIAL INTEREST DAY 1 – arrival in Kraków, dinner at Wierzynek with Jewish music concert. Welcome by the founded in Lu- ples of modern Polish cuisine, a result of his 25 restaurant where the first European peace chef, who will present the roots of Sephardic blin to maintain inventive artistry in the kitchen. Free time for conference took place in 1364. After a and Ashkenazi cuisine in Poland and offer and promote shopping (Polna Market, where the best natu- magnificent feast hosted by Mikołaj Wierzynek, the most famous specialties of the house. local specialties and ral ingredients for Polish cuisine are sold and a negotiations moved from stalemate to a Overnight in Kraków. traditional recipes. Short Bolesławiec traditional Polish painted crockery peaceful solution. Since then, with Royal DAY 4 – drive to Zakopane, en route visit to a tour of Lublin. Dinner at another of “The Good shop). Evening Chopin piano recital in one of approval, Wierzynek has welcomed celebrities, famous brewery in Żywiec for beer tasting. Taste Academy’s” favoured eateries. Overnight the historical buildings in Royal Łazienki Park. dignitaries and royalty of many nationalities as Stop for lunch in Rabka at “Siwy dym” in Lublin. Royal dinner in the Old Orangery building – guests). Special welcome by the chef followed restaurant featuring several types of Polish DAY 8 – drive to Kiermusy via Białowieża, a now “Belvedere”, one of the best restaurants in by folk entertainment. Overnight in Kraków. dumplings (pierogi) with various fillings. favourite hunting ground of Lithuanian town. Tasting royal specialties made accord- DAY 2 – city tour with Wawel Castle and Walking tour of Zakopane. Dinner at “Bąkowo princes, Polish kings and Russian tsars. ing to old recipes invented by the 18th cen- Cathedral. Light lunch at a local restaurant Zohylina” restaurant with folk entertainment Light lunch in Dwór Sopliców in Białowieża, tury chef who cooked for the last Polish King

Furnel Travel International 26 SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS Basin inthe18 of Sielpia (MuseumofStaropolskie Wielka are displayedmetalworking inthemuseums preserved. The mostprecious exhibitsof are well Kamienna of thevalleyRiver of the17 inPoland. thefirsthalf ofindustry In birthplace as the region isknown The Świętokrzyski perspective Technology: anhistorical andMetalProcessingMining AND ENGINEERING OF BUILDING MASTERPIECES DAY 11 – prepare traditionalPolish soup–żurek. bookandasetofingredients to a cookery asetofPolish flavouredparticipants: vodkas, – Stanisław August Poniatowski. Souvenirs for the 19 machine from (a rolling mill and nailmaking of theiron processing inatraditional way on water-powered (demonstrations metalworks 19 processed at134sites inthearea. Many ofthe Furnel Travel International th century water-powered century metal foundries th century), Stara Kuźnica with the oldest StaraKuźnica withtheoldest century), departure. th century metalores were minedand century th century rolling mill), Maleniec rolling mill),Maleniec century storage power stations. Anexample istheuse waslater appliedinall new pumped- Gałęźnia technology introduced(1912). Innovative in Station (1896),and areal Mała geminGałęźnia Power theStruga Hydro-electric Słupia River: power stationswereelectric builtonthe water energy. Several hydro- pioneering conditions for buildingpower plants utilising high fallsaswell asfavourable geological have relatively District, Lake hills ofKaszuby Central Pomerania, flowingdownfrom the examples ofwater engineering. of The rivers to seesomeofPoland’strip andbest earliest round them,we dorecommend including a do notsuggestyou buildyour wholeitinerary than atahydroelectric power plant. While we of theforces ofnature withhumaningenuity There isnobetter placeto seetheinterplay of Pomerania Power Stations The Hydro-Electric techniques. mining technology, andmineconstruction where visitors cangetacquainted with part hoisting steam engine andanunderground composed ofaground level withaunique city. The QueenLuiza Museum is Mining exhibits isthegreatest ofthe attraction The museumofcoalminingwith32,000 Zabrze open-air museum Mining 2nd century AD.2nd century smeltingfurnaces,in primitive datingform the for itsSeptember showsofiron ore processing request).The villageofNowaSłupiaisfamous the appealofarea. power stationsdo,electric theyeven addto mar thelandscape, asmany hydro- modern power stationsnot Not onlydotheseearly are beautifullysituated scenery. inpicturesque include avisitto thepower stations, asthey the LandscapePark should oftheSłupiaRiver and tended, order. are stillinworking to Atrip machines andfacilities, carefully maintained longcanal. km The original, old-fashioned and a 2.9 The stationincludesareservoir Basin (1906)isoneoftheoldestinPomerania. Power StationontheŁupawaHydro-electric buildings from quite alongdistance. Żelkowo of canalssupplyingwater to thepower station ones. you willfindsomeofthemost interesting canberuntomany order. attractions Below trainswith Specialtourist aweek. once, twice trains are usuallyrunningonweekends, or to theendofSeptember. thisperiod During onlyrunfrom April attractions. Services tourist as whileotherssurvive as commoncarriers, linesstilloperateguage. Somenarrow-gauge Pomerania andUpperSilesiausedtheirown gauge, however, someregions, suchas 750mm isthemostcommonly usednarrow railway lines inPoland.of narrow-gauge There are hundreds ofkilometres -GAUGE RAILWAYS POLISH NARROW-

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chacz Jura Krakowsko-Częstochowska Narrow-Gauge Railway in Ponidzie Express Narrow-Gauge Białowieska diesel engine. (42 km) Route: loaned bytherailway museum. and someoldfour-wheel coacheswere steam locomotives, in, includingPx48andKp4 oflocomotives wasbrought A widervariety from Ełk. ofline. The system hasatotal of48km ofthissystem openedin1913 The firstsection in MasurianLake District Ełk Narrow GuageRailway locomotive builtinPoland. Tourist trains was thefirstnarrow gauge steam (Tx26–422) of thelocomotives from thePińczów Railway gauge supply railway from Jędrzejów. One 1915 theAustrian army builta 600mm In Rolling stock: for sections tourists. (6 km) –Postołowointeresting) andHajnówka Routes: come backinto service. Since1991theselittletrains have Hajnówka.

ew Białowieża NationalPark istheoldest Forest in to thetimber-processing factory for transporting wood fromfor Białowieża transporting railways (600mm)were originally built and animals. forestThe narrow-gauge Ełk – Sypitki – Jez. Nieciecz –Ełk –Jez.Nieciecz Ełk–Sypitki marvel attheabundanceofplants marvel tourist attraction from whichyou attraction tourist can Hajnówka-Topiło themost (11km, Rolling stock: narrow-gauge trainisapopular narrow-gauge forestprimeval inEurope. The dieselrolling stock vintagecars, steam and started running on the Jędrzejów – Pińczów FORTIFICATIONS Gierłoż – Wolf Liar, Hitler’s World War II bunker comparable to the Maginot Line. A complex section (31 km). – military heritage command post. Before their hasty retreat, of wartime fortifications ordered by Hitler Rolling stock: train with sound system, vintage the Nazis destroyed the structure but the along the German/Polish border in 1934–38. carriages, steam train, diesel locomotive, Px48 If you like tales of battles won and lost, then imposing ruins of the thick walls of the former Bunkers with steel tops are interconnected and Px49 locomotives and new rolling stock. you will find much to interest you at the many bunkers make a fascinating visit. by a 60 km-long underground railway line. forts which have been preserved in Poland, Thanks to its microclimate, the rail tunnel has Sochaczew Narrow-Gauge built either by the Poles or by the many region become a bat reserve that offers shelter to Railway in Mazovia Region powers who have waged war on this territory Modlin Fortress – one of the biggest 19th approximately 30,000 bats. One of the most attractive ways to travel throughout the ages. Poland’s highly strategic century fortresses in Poland. through the is by an location at the crossroads between North The fortress was constructed Little Poland area old narrow-gauge railway (1921) which joins and Central Europe and Western and Eastern here on the orders of Napoleon Stronghold Kraków Sochaczew with Wilcz Tułowski (17 km). Visit Europe meant that the years of peace were Bonaparte. – because of its important to the Narrow gauge Railway Museum in a good deal fewer than the years of conflict. Warsaw’s Citadel – a 19th century military location for the Sochaczew. There is a range of locomotives Hence the legacy of fortifications, and the fortress, built on the orders of Poland’s Austro-Hungarian Empire, and rolling stock displayed, from many influences on the style of defence Russian overlord, Tsar Nicholas I after the Gierłoż of which Kraków was then a a variety of sites, including architecture still visible today: Italian, November Uprising in 1830 in the Russian- part, an extended fortification system was some 785mm gauge Dutch, French, Prussian, Russian, occupied territory of Poland. Served as prison constructed in the town between 1850 and examples from Austrian and German. That all these till late 1930’s. 1914. Many of Krakow’s present streets are Upper Silesia. different types of fortresses are former approach roads to fortifications. Some Rolling stock: found in one country is unique in Silesia region of the forts that remain are masterpieces of vintage carriages Europe. Below you will find some Kłodzko – one of the biggest Prussian military engineering. “Tonie” rebuilt in 1910 th and steam engine Bieszczady of the most interesting ones. On request fortresses founded in the 16 century, a fine has barely changed since then with it’s and a diesel locomotive. we could include some of these examples in example of military architecture which has rotating armour-plated domes, moulded in your program or prepare a special tour of retained its Baroque style. An important part of 1913 in Skoda steelworks still intact. During

Forestry Railway Polish fortifications. the fortification is a two-storey underground the post war period the whole complex was TOURS SPECIAL INTEREST in Bieszczady Region system of mined galleries, constructed to totally neglected. In the nineteen-fifties its 27 The 760 mm gauge line, 25 km long from Pomerania region protect the foreground. bricks were used for the reconstruction of Nowy Łupków to Majdan near Cisna opened Wisłoujście Fortress in Gdańsk – at the mouth Srebrna Góra – once owed its name and the country’s housing stock, while in the in 1898. It takes you slowly (10 km/hour) of the River Vistula, is an unique example of popularity to silver mining industry here seventies the metal elements were melted through parts of the mountains which the coastal defensive architecture of the 17th, prior to the 13th century. In the 18th century down to build numerous statues. would be inaccessible by car. You can touch 18th centuries. Frederick II had a fortress erected here, in use the hazel-tree twigs with your hand and until late 19th century Węgierska Górka Fortified Position – admire tens of small brooks. On request very Mazurian Lake District constructed in the twenties of 20th century attractive rides in hand powered trolleys can Boyen fortress – in Giżycko, Prussian Greater Poland in order to defend the southern border be arranged. fortification from the 19th century and Lubuskie District of Poland. It consists of 5 heavy, concrete Międzyrzecze Fortified Region – one of bunkers. In 1939 it was taken by the Nazis the longest defensive systems worldwide, using flame-throwers.

Furnel Travel International 28 SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS of Polish kings. The Royal Way withMarket Cathedral –placeof coronation and burial Wawel Royal CastlewithState Roomsand ofPoland. –the former capital city of Kraków DAY 2– local restaurant inKraków andovernight andchapels.chambers, Dinnerat a salt lakes ofundergroundwith its300km galleries, –oneofthewondersPoland ofSouthern Mine to thehotel. visitto Afternoon Salt Wieliczka DAY 1– interests. an offer according to your client’s wishesand etc) we will behappyto design horticulturists agriculture (milkproducers, pigbreeders, concentrate ofPolish on individualsectors have more specificrequirements orwishto issues facingPolish agriculture. Shouldyou program willenableyou to review themain traditional methodsoffarming. regulations whileretaining whatisbestinits of theEUadaptsto theEuropean market arefarms subsistence onlyandamere 2%are in theEU).Meanwhile 50%of1880000Polish % ofGDP(compared to anaverage ofin1.5% Polish economy, responsible for approx. 3.5 Agriculture isoneofthemainstays ofthe FARMING INPOLAND Furnel Travel International morning guidedtour of theOld morning Town arrival in Kraków atmidday. inKraków arrival Transfer larger than 30ha.Come and explore thePolish countryside

and witness moment of a unique member transition, as thisnew This sample Polish avisit to an theafternoon: dishes. In home-made Lunch serving in a farm-inn area ofGrójec called Polish Fruit“The Basket”. DAY 5– Transfer andovernight. to Kraków gorgesriver across (about2hrs). spectacular ontheDunajec rafting theafternoon inn. In “slow food”. Lunch ataPolish highlanders’ as of traditionallyproduced products, known abroad amongproponents gaining popularity cheese – “Oscypek:” popularinPoland, very and breeding oflocalsmoked andproduction Polish– atypical specialised insheep farm Sheep andGeeseBreeders; visitto “Bacówka” representative oftheRegional Association of Nowy Mountains. In Targ meetingwiththe DAY 4– Kraków. in for farms. Overnight twelve experimental isalsoahomestation cattle (red cattle).It Polishin studiesondisappearing racesof animal production. The stationisspecialising reproduction, ecologyandeconomicsof genetics andbreeding, animal nutrition, Balice –aleadingresearch centre onanimal Research ofAnimalProduction Institute in Town. avisitto theNational theafternoon, In the EU”. Lunch atalocalrestaurant intheOld “Polish andregional agriculture entering after administration attheregional level) entitled Voivodship (representative ofthestate ofAgriculture oftheMałopolska Department DAY 3– and pigbreeder. inKraków. Overnight –cereal producer of125hnearKraków a farm traditional restaurant. Square andOurLady’s Church. Lunch departure for departure Warsaw. inthe Arrival in the morning ameetingatthe in themorning morning departure for Pieniny departure morning

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the airport –departure. the airport retreat inthebigcity.– acountry Transfer to the City Walls, Park Łazienki andthecharming Square and Market thewardestruction, after Warsaw –RoyalCastlecompletely restored DAY 7– Warsaw. Dinner atalocalrestaurant in andovernight popularinrecent years.inns –very Lunch. of (north milk production Warsaw) orfarm- oftheregion), stock-raising part southern or specialised incereal (inthe production preferences we canarrange, avisitto farms in theregion of Warsaw. onyour Depending DAY 6– in concentrates plant.Overnight Warsaw. orchard andafruitjuice, beverages, jamsand and isone ofthelargest treatment plants in ofthe capital part in thenortheast is situated site ona56–hectare in operationsince 1991.Czajka sewage treatment plant, Czajka DAY 3– in Overnight Warsaw. Tomb Soldier. to theUnknown Park, former Ghetto area, Opera, Royal Castle, Royal Route withŁazienki panoramic tour of Warsaw incl:Old Town with of localauthorities. Lunch. Afternoon DAY 2– Warsaw. restaurant intheOld Town. in Overnight Old Townarea. DAY 1– Warsaw (3)–Kraków (3) ECOLOGY INPOLAND morning meetingwithrepresentativesmorning arrival in Warsaw. Walking tour of the in Warsaw.of tour arrival Walking morning transfermorning to oneofthefarms morning visitto theOld morning Town of morning visitto the morning

Welcome dinner atalocal Poland. visit to Wawel RoyalCastleand Cathedral, DAY 5– overnight. in theplant’s refectory. and to Drive Kraków protect theenvironment inthearea. Lunch Plant to to installlowNOx emissionburners also provided loansfor S.A.Power Kozienice and Water Management. The NationalFund the NationalFund for Environment Protection by protection ofantiquegardens andscenery to LandscapePark Kozienice –anexampleof water from the Vistula River. islocated close It plant withanopencoolingsystem using Power Plant –whichisacondensatingpower stop to S.A. inKozienice visittheKozienice DAY 4– in projects. Overnight Warsaw. environmental into afundintended to support ofPoland’sthe conversion ofpart foreign debt ofFinance to administer moniesfrom Ministry the Ecological Foundations created bythe meetingwithoneof Uprising. Afternoon saved many the1944 lives during Warsaw is stillinuse. Walk through thechannelswhich Tour which oftheexhibitionoldmachinery that grew in 1950saround thedaunting in historical buildingsfromin historical the19 DAY 6– the Old Town Square, St. withMarket morning departure for Kraków. departure Enroute morning sightseeing tour ofKraków, including

Then visitto theFilter Stationlocated in Kraków. and treatment centre. Overnight mine alsohosts arehabilitation excursion to Nowa Huta, the district excursion to NowaHuta,the district UNESCO’sList. The Heritage World world-class attraction, includedin attraction, world-class anunique SaltMine, Wieliczka to trip Church. Afternoon Mary’s th century. metallurgical plant and its startling contrasts. DAY 4 – visit to the Chamber of Commerce. or excursion to Hel Peninsula, a region with Other study visits Moreover, the centre of Nowa Huta is credited Drive to a court. Viewing of a trial in open its own distinctive character, famous for its for being a model example of socialist realism court. Afternoon trip to Auschwitz – former beautiful wild beaches at the Baltic side. In Warsaw : in architecture. Meeting with one of the local Nazi concentration camp. Dinner and Afternoon visit to Gdańsk University, Faculty POLISH TELEVISION – a guided tour through the Ecological Foundations. Afternoon visit to the overnight in Kraków. of Law for lecture. Farewell dinner at a local production and editing facilities of regional TV Kraków Combined Heat and Power Plant (ECK DAY 5 – departure for Warsaw. Lunch en route. restaurant and overnight in Gdańsk. studios, visit to directors’ room, stenography S.A.), the main producer of electricity and heat En route stop in Sulejów, Cistercian Monastic DAY 11 – departure. workshop, props storeroom in Kraków. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant complex (13th century) picturesquely located with guests from the industry. Overnight in in a landscape park. Or in Szydłowiec, a small, Sample educational itinerary POLISH RADIO – a guided visit to radio studios, Kraków. fully-walled 14th century town with Gothic Warsaw (3) & Kraków (3) directors room, possibility of visiting a “junior” DAY 7 – departure. church and Knights’ Castle. Overnight in DAY 1 – arrival in Warsaw. Dinner and studio preparing a live show. Warsaw. overnight DAY 6 – Warsaw city tour, including: the Old DAY 2 – morning city tour. Early afternoon THE GRAND THEATRE – a guided tour of one of the EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Town with Market Square, Royal Castle visit to secondary school followed by lunch largest and most modern opera stages FOR YOUTH and Royal Route. Then visit to the police with local students. Free time. Evening visit in Europe featuring Poland is a fascinating destination for students headquarters. Afternoon free to explore the to the Palace of Youth with numerous youth lights display wanting to see how the people and institutions of city. Overnight in Warsaw. clubs sport, art, handicraft, etc. Overnight in and other special the homeland of Lech Wałęsa are adjusting to life DAY 7 – visit to the Palace of Culture and Warsaw. effects, a visit may in the European Union. Students also wish to meet Science “the unknown spots route” and DAY 3 – morning visit to Warsaw University include workshops, fellow students, see their schools/universities and incredible panoramic view from the 30th level. Student Council including a lecture on the backstage, artists’ area, homes. Most importantly, they need to visit places Then visit to Warsaw University Faculty of Law Polish educational system. Visit to Warsaw costumes and props. relevant to their studies. All of this can be arranged and Administration and University Library. Visit Stock Exchange followed by excursion to Brewe for young visitors to Poland. to the Warsaw Uprising Museum, a new fully Wilanów Park and Palace. In the evening we DAILY NEWSPAPER ry interactive guide to the revolt which ended visit a typical Polish student hostel. Overnight – a guided visit to newsroom and

Young lawyers program in the death of 180,000 citizens of Poland’s in Warsaw. other newspaper sections, including a tour TOURS SPECIAL INTEREST Kraków (4) – Warsaw (3) – Gdańsk (3) capital and its 90% destruction. Overnight in DAY 4 – drive to Kraków. En route stop in of the printing works. 29 DAY 1 – arrival in Kraków. Transfer to the hotel. Warsaw. Auschwitz to visit former Nazi concentration Short city orientation. Welcome dinner at a DAY 8 – departure for Gdańsk. En route stop in camp. Evening city tour of Kraków. Dinner CZAJKA SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT – run by City local restaurant and overnight in Kraków. Malbork to visit the largest Teutonic fortress in and overnight at the hotel. Water Company. In operation since 1991. DAY 2 – Kraków city tour. Afternoon meeting Europe. Lunch. Overnight in Gdańsk. DAY 5 – morning visit to the Bauble Factory. Czajka is situated on a 56–hectare site in the with local journalists and discussion (subject: DAY 9 – morning sightseeing of Tri-City: Excursion to a brewery in Tychy. Drive to northeastern part of the city and is one of the Polish press, mass media – the fourth estate). Gdańsk–Sopot–Gdynia. Afternoon visit to a Wieliczka Salt Mine. Dinner and overnight in largest treatment plants in Poland. Overnight in Kraków. legal practice. Free time to explore the city. Kraków. DAY 3 – visit to a prison in Kraków. Free time Overnight in Gdańsk. DAY 6 – departure. FILTERS STATION – run by the City Water to explore the city. Afternoon lecture about DAY 10 – boat trip on the Bay of Gdańsk with a Company. The Station opened in the 19th education and qualification by young Polish magnificent view of Old Gdańsk, Hel Peninsula, century, an interesting example of industrial lawyers. Overnight in Kraków. the beaches of Sopot. Stop at Westerplatte architecture and some of its old machinery

Furnel Travel International 30 SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS (ECK S.A.) COMBINED HEAT THE KRAKÓW PLANT &POWER fresh batch… to taste a advantageoftheopportunity take a look. Those whoenjoyaglassofbeershould buildings isworth located intheoldKsiążęcy 1629. Amuseumofbrewing techniques recordthe firstwritten comesfrom theyear established inthelate 16 kshon jyentsy whensober)wasprobably (pronounced Brewery Kraków, theKsiążęcy Tychy BREWERYin – KSIĄŻĘCE In Kraków region: barred byGermans. Many owes themlife. conveniant passages, oftraps warned end oftheUprising. They showed to escapefrom trying Warsaw atthe guides to theinsurgents andcivilians the wholeunderground as netserved well perfectly Company whoknew role. important Workers ofCity Water 1944 sewagechannelsplayed anextremely is stillinuse. the During Warsaw in Uprising theirs is theworld’s most popular tobacco beverage, and andtobacco corporations since 2003,isone oftheworld’s largest food, Group astheAltaria Companies known Inc, – S.A. POLSKA PHILIP MORRIS activities. power andECKSA’s investment andmarketing strategic ofthermal to directions therecovery of electricity. Eliminationofemissions isoneof ofheat and450MWeamounts to 1,460 MWt generatingcapacity and heatinKraków. Its Furnel Travel International

– the main producer of electricity the mainproducer ofelectricity th century, although about 85 km from about 85km Philip Morris Philip Morris

schools andsocialinstitutions to prestigious venues: from churches, ofconcert a variety abilities ofthegroup weperforming offer choirs, orchestras andbands. on Depending groups: tours for performing of concert Furnel Travel isaprofessional organiser FOR PERFORMING GROUPS CONCERT TOURS Management. for andService version ofInsightNet Network anditreleased thefirst contract, international telecommunication unitwasawarded itsfirst operators, 2001,the ISPs, In carriers). Mobile ofcustomers (cabletelevisionnew types company expanded itssolutionsto serve Success followed successandin2000,the Polska national carrier Telekomunikacja. professors afeasibility studyfor conducted Metallurgy Academy telecommunications and Mining in1993whenKraków started global billingsystem providers. The company ComArch was recently listed inthetop 10of companies withaglobalpresence. COMARCH Foods,bought Kraft diversifying away from 30,1988Philipbrand. Morris OnOctober Warsaw –isoneofthefew Polish IT of quickmodernisation. the tobacco business. Philip

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musical groups, we offer possibilitiesof timesoftheyear for highlyskilled At certain are anunforgettable experience. choirs.university Jointrehearsals andconcerts of local Academies withtheparticipation clinics withPolish professors ofMusic we –May) arrange academic year (October hallsandtheatres. the During concert Wieliczka Salt Mine with impromptu SaltMine Wieliczka local students. a schoolfollowed bylunchwith DAY 3– overnight. churches.historic atone ofthe to concert prior followed rehearsal byafternoon orientation. DAY 2– DAY 1– Kraków(3) –Częstochowa –Wrocław (3) groupsfor performing itinerary Sample most receptive intheworld! And thePolish and audience isthewarmest ofposters,distribution publicity, audience. ofinstruments, and printing transportation

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Dinner and Wrocław sedge marshes frequently visited by elk, – tengmalms and pygmies. Overnight in inhabited by curlews and short-eared owl. Białowieża. In the Middle Basin of the Biebrza we try to DAY 9 – forest trail in the North with a well- find some spotted and lesser spotted eagles. placed watching tower located on the edge Overnight in Goniądz or Gugny. of river valley. This is a breeding ground for DAY 5 – the Middle Basin of the Biebrza Valley short-toed eagles and cranes. Search for with large swampy forests and dunes in nightjar and woodcocks in the evening. NATURE TOURS between. Forest birds like woodpeckers, Overnight in Białowieża. flycatchers and nightingales are numerous DAY 10 – visit to wet spruce forest on the here. Overnight in Goniądz or Gugny. edges of Białowieża Forest. A good place for DAY 6 – in the morning we depart for the woodpeckers, hazel hen and green sandpiper. Białystok region, where we visit the Dojlidy Departure from Białowieża to Warsaw. Walking Fish-Ponds with breeding grebes (red- tour of the Old Town. Dinner and overnight in necked, black-necked, sometimes Slavonian), Warsaw. Birdwatching whiskered terns, penduline tit and other DAY 11 – departure. The Northeast of Poland is one of the very DAY 1 – arrival at Warsaw airport, and transfer to water birds. Further east we make a visit to last completely unspoilt European habitats. In Goniądz, located in the middle of Siemianówka Reservoir located by the Treasures of Polish nature this wild and relatively undiscovered corner of . Welcome Belarussian border (great white egrets, - Polish National Parks Europe, are three magnificent National Parks dinner before a short hike terns, white-tailed eagles). In the Warsaw – Częstochowa & Ojcowski National that still support a huge variety of endangered into the Biebrza wetlands. afternoon we reach Białowieża Park (1) – Kraków & Pieniński National Park species living in their natural wetland habitat. Overnight in Goniądz or Forest and take our first walk in (2) – Zakopane & Tatrzański National Park This unusual and exciting wildlife encounter Gugny. the neighbourhood of the village. (2) – Lublin (1) – Białowieża & Białowieski takes us deep into the marshes, river systems DAY 2 – visit to the western bank Overnight in Białowieża National Park (2) – Warsaw (1) and swamp forests of Biebrza, Narew and of the River Biebrza with spectacular DAY 7 – early morning excursion to the Strict There are 23 National Parks in Poland. One Białowieża National Parks. Here, amid the views of the valley and its waterbirds – Reserve of the Białowieża National Park, a key of them, the Białowieża Forest was classified meandering lowland rivers, flooded wild ruff, terns, waders. The visit to local meadows habitat for breeding woodpeckers incl. middle by UNESCO as Poland’s first and only Natural meadows and the best-preserved fragment in search of feeding raptors. Overnight in spotted, white-backed, three-toed; flycatchers World Heritage Site. A further 5 Parks UNESCO TOURS NATURE of ancient lowland forest anywhere in Europe, Goniądz or Gugny. incl red-breasted and possibly other birds like has classified as International Biosphere 31 can be found European bison, wolves, lynx, DAY 3 – visit to the Narew Valley which joins the pygmy owl. Visit to Narewka Valley crossing Reserves. The flora and fauna protected in elk, deer, wild boar, beavers and an incredible the Biebrza forming the Southern Basin of the Białowieża Forest – feeding grounds these parks ranks them among array of birds. Our guide is an English- Marshes. We look for harriers and corncrake. of eagles, storks and shrikes. Overnight in the most precious natural sites speaking naturalist who has studied this area There should be still lots of ruff in the valleys. Białowieża. in Poland and even in Europe. extensively and will provide a highly informed In the afternoon visit the Great Snipe tooting DAY 8 – the “Bisons Rib” trail leading through DAY 1 – arrival in Warsaw. insight into the fauna and flora of the region. spot with singing aquatic warblers. Overnight alderwood forest with numerous song birds Panoramic city tour: drive along Using a variety of watercraft and travelling on in Goniądz or Gugny. as well as woodpeckers and possible hazel the Royal Route, linking the Old Town with foot will allow us to get incredibly close to DAY 4 – the Eastern part of Biebrza Marshes with hen. Optional visit to wild animals enclosure. Łazienki Park and Palace passing Warsaw’s the wildlife. a famous “Tsar Road” through alderwoods, In the evening we try to find some local owls most prestigious historic buildings, palaces

Furnel Travel International 32 NATURE TOURS National Park islocated inthe Pieniny on Dunajec Gorge.Mountains Pieniński John Paul II. throughThen rafting Pieniny stop in Wadowice, ofPope thebirthplace DAY 4– inKraków.overnight Wieliczka. Visit to thesaltmine. Dinner and Wawel Castle. Time for lunch.Excursion to DAY 3– inKraków.overnight andhorse riding. Dinnerand biking as hiking, for such tourism active a great opportunity Lunch atalocalinninOjców. This area gives Nests Track –agroup fortresses. ofMedieval through and thenalongtheEagles’ thepark withinthepark. areWalk majorattractions the Renaissanceresidence inPieskowa Skała and The ruinsoftheGothiccastleinOjców most interesting isŁokietek Cave (320m). Park hasapproximately 400caves. Oneofthe rocks in Turkish CappadocciaorArizona. The land. Time for lunchatalocalinn.Excursion to pilgrimage centre inPo- the mostimportant DAY 2– inCzęstochowa.and overnight Old Town. for Częstochowa. Departure Dinner and embassies. Lunch atarestaurant inthe Furnel Travel International morning city tour, city morning includingavisitto visit to JasnaGóraMonastery, oneof

departure for Enroute Zakopane. departure Ojców Ojcowski NationalPark. Ojcowski The most attractive sights most attractive are similarto the are thespectac- ular isolated rocks such Club, Deo- as Hercules’ dle which Nee- tyma

important centre of orthodox pilgrimage. centre oforthodox important most –country’s sculpture. Drive to Grabarka an exhibitionof SocialistRealistpaintingand Forest. Palace Enroute stop with inKozłówka Poland for andEurope. Białowieża Departure in most precious art examplesofMedieval frescoes,Chapel withByzantine oneofthe Street – Krupówki hill. A walkalongcrowdedcar to Kasprowy inZakopane. Arrival Time for lunch.Cable one ofthemostamazingviewsinPoland. Gorge through thelimestone rocks. This is onDunajecRiver withwooden rafts is rafting with theSlovakRepublic. The mainattraction Poland inSouthern Mountains attheborder DAY 7– in Lublin. through theOld Town. Dinnerandovernight inLublin. Arrival Baranów Sandomierski. Walk in Dębno. Visit to famousBaroque palacein DAY 6– atalocalinninZakopane. entertainment along theroute. Farewell dinnerwithfolk may rest attheold shepherdsHikers shelters graded to denote different levels ofdifficulty. trailsare tourist ofwell-marked The 300km Chochołowska Valleys, agreat area for hiking. and through Kościeliska thepicturesque in1993. of world-wide importance Walk UNESCO Biosphere Reserve International National Park wasgranted thestatusof bordering the SlovakRepublic. The Tatra ofthe range forms part Western Carpathians – setwithinthe Tatra NationalPark, the Tatra DAY 5– in Zakopane. area. Dinnerand overnight and entertainment Poland’s onlyalpinemountainrange departure for Lublin.departure Enroute stop visit to ’s 14

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Departure. DAY 10 – in Overnight Warsaw. Dinner byindividualarrangement. to exploreandfor thecity shopping. DAY 9– inBiałowieża. Dinner andovernight These oaksare more than400years old. Lithuania grows intheOldBiałowieżaGlade. ofPoland thekings oaks namedafter and One ofthemostbeautifulgroups ofancient species. Many ofthemare underprotection. abundant inanimallife, withmore than12000 Lunch at alocalinn. of thepark. is The park Forest. Visit –thesymbol to thebisonreserve in lowlandEurope. Walk through Białowieża Bisons’ forest andthelastprimeval Kingdom DAY 8– in Białowieża. Lunch inSiemiatycze. Dinnerandovernight Park has beenrecognized byUNESCO aspart National andblowing inland. Słowiński drying caused bysand washingonto thebeach,then sand-dunes shifting phenomena, the so-called National Park –famousfor the natural DAY 2– and overnight Town Dinneratalocalrestaurant of Gdańsk. and checkin. Walking tour DAY 1– Bieszczadzki NationalPark (2)– Kraków (2) Park –Warsaw (1)–Zamość – (1)–Sanok (2) –Białowieża (2)–Białowieski National – Mikołajki NationalPark (1)–Biebrzański Gdańsk (2)–Słowiński NationalPark Wildlife inPoland Białowieża NationalPark, theEuropean morning departure to the Słowiński to theSłowiński departure morning arrival in Gdańsk. inGdańsk. arrival Transfer to thehotel departure for departure Warsaw. Free time transfer to the airport. transfer to the airport.

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to to strict protection. Early spring gives excellent DAY 6 – morning departure for Białowieża. En and nations, hidden among swamps. DAY 9 – early morning departure for Zamość. opportunities to watch migratory birds during route visit to Tartar Village of Kruszyniany with DAY 7 – early morning departure for part two of Lunch. Guided tour of the town, known as “the Biebrza’s flooding season. The river floods at its biggest attraction – an 18th century. mosque the Białowieża adventure – visit Pearl of the Polish Renaissance” and journey to this time of year and most of the area seems and a mizar (Muslim cemetery). In 17th century to the Bialowieża National Sanok via Roztoczański National Park. to be a shallow lake with thousands flocks of Polish King Jan III Sobieski gave the village to Park with the chance to see Dinner in Guciowo and overnight in geese, whooper, mute and Bevick’s swans, the commander of Tartar regiment Samuel European bison in its natural Zamość. cranes, widgeons, pintails and many waders Murza Krzeczkowski. Today there are just a few environment. European DAY 10 – early morning departure and waterfowls can be easily observed while Tartar families left. Lunch free in Białowieża. bison was reintroduced for Sanok. Lunch en route. Acitivi- stopping over here. The best known target Excursion to the Białowieski National Park. into the park in 1929 and is Tarpan horses ties: rafting on the River, walking rarities of the area are aquatic warbler and Horse and carriage ride through Białowieża now the biggest attraction, along with and biking in the San Valley, visit to the old- great snipe. Biebrza is also considered to be forest. Dinner at a camp fire with traditional other animals such as the elk (moose), stag, est Orthodox church in Poland. Dinner and one of the best places in Europe for birds of Polish food. Overnight in Białowieża. roe deer, wild boar, lynx, wolf, fox, marten, overnight at Wola Damianowa – pension, ar- prey, especially for eagles: white-tailed, golden, Białowieża Primeval Forest – the last badger, otter, ermine, beaver and numerous ranged in a traditional wooden house, typi- booted, short-toed and spotted eagle can be natural lowland forest, the finest woodlands bats. It is also a show place reserve for tarpan cal Carpathian architecture and decoration encountered anywhere. Check-in in Europe. It is a mainstay of genetic (the Polish wild horse). Bird species include style. Surrounded on three sides by Slovakia and lunch at Kuwasy Farm. A resources of plants, fungi and animals. the black stork (Cioconia nigra), pomeranian and Ukraine, the Bieszczady Region has one of comfortable pension Thanks to this natural gene bank it eagle (aquila pomarina), tawny owl (strix the purest natural environments in the coun- in the country style, will be possible to reconstruct the aluco), crane and raven. Afternoon at leisure. try. The low population density has resulted in a complex of the 3 damaged European environment DAY 8 – morning departure for Warsaw. En a minimal level of development, whilst poor buildings located in the future. The natural route visit to Grabarka – the country’s most accessibility and limited amenities mean that in an astonishingly woodlands of Białowieża Primeval important Orthodox pilgrimage centre. outdoor enthusiasts rather than groups of beautiful wild setting Kuwasy Forest have kept their original features Lunch at a local restaurant in the Old Town. holidaymakers are near the village of Grajewo. The farmhouse is to a large extent, where the generations of Guided tour of the Polish capital with a visit to attracted to the set in the surroundings of the most precious living organisms have incessantly followed Wilanow Park and Palace, summer residence mountains. spots of the National Park of Biebrza – the one another for thousands of years. They of King Jan III Sobieski. A walk through the There are some Red Marshland and Grzędy wildlife preserves. are characterized by their multi-species historical city centre with a local guide, start- 200 rare spe-

Transfer to the legendary Red Marsh – one and multi-level structure with rich ing at the Old Town Mar- cies of animals TOURS NATURE of the oldest nature reserves in the area and biodiversity. The fact that it has not ket Place, the Royal living in Bieszc- 33 a 9 km walking trail through “The Wolves shared the tragic fate of other Castle and fol- zady. Their Territory”. Dinner and overnight in Kuwasy. primeval forests, which almost lowing down number includes the European bison, which DAY 5 – sunrise in the wetlands meadows – you completely vanished, leaving the so called was introduced in 1963 in Forestry Stuposiany, might be able to hear cranes. Birdwatching merely their names, seems to Royal Route as well as brown bear, lynx, wildcat, wolf, deer session – a professional, English speaking be due to its inexhaustible vital to Ujazdowskie and wild boar. Birds are represented by over guide will lead you to the most fascinating powers, enormous fines imposed on Avenue and 100 species, including the Ural owl, the al- Białowieża places in order to show you the most rare game hunters and to its geographical Łazienki Royal Park pine hedge-sparrow, pipit, and golden eagle. and beautiful birds. Dinner and overnight in location. It survived, far away from farms and with the most famous Chopin monument. Numerous reptiles, including vipers, may be Kuwasy. big towns, situated on the border of countries Dinner and overnight in Warsaw. encountered on the trails. Since 1994 the

Furnel Travel International 34 ACTIVE TOURS horses called of thelargest herds ofahardy Polish breed of NationalPark Bieszczadzki hasmaintainedone DAY 11 – horses are alsoused for rides. tourist Stud. 90 animalsatthePreservatory The DAY 14 – in Kraków. to Dinnerandovernight SaltMine. Wieliczka Free timefor excursion shoppingor afternoon famous Witt Altarand Stwosz Wawel Castle. ChurchGothic ClothHall, with St.Mary’s incl.city theOld Town with guided tour ofthe DAY 13 – in Kraków. Dinner &overnight paintings. colorful es are with adorned village”, where cottag- asa – known “painted viaZalipie to Kraków Continue air museuminSanok. DAY 12 – folk music. Bieszczady withoriginal farm ner atatypical Lunch atalocalinn.Hutzulhorseriding. Din- National Park. CruiseontheSolinaLake. breakfast excursion to theBieszczady inthemorning.watching a After early Furnel Travel International departure for Kraków.departure Visit to anopen- departure. hiking inBieszczady –bird- hiking morning morning

Huculs. There are approximately are Huculs. There been turned into an ornithological reserve in a ina into anornithological reserve been turned species ofwater andmudbirds. This area has Today asthehabitatfor many thepondsserve of fishpondsbuiltinthe13 swamp valleywaschosenfor thecomplex for nature lovers places ofinterestOther wetland. important Conventionthe Ramsar itisaninternationally nesting grounds here. accordance with In species ofwhich174 have their offers shelter toIt 254water andmud bird of Europe’s largest ornithological reserves. where theRiver isone Warta joins theOdra, of –Nearthetown – Ornithological reserve Mouth oftheWarta River NationalPark

Kostrzyń, bytheborder withGermany, Kostrzyń, landscape park known as the astheBarycz Valley. known landscape park and LubuskieDistrict It offers birdwatchersIt agreat number Great Poland District of watching pointssituated on Lower Silesia Region – Ornithological reserve Ponds of Wrocław, River the Barycz north-east – about60km dykes. th /14 th centuries.

resort and a popular centre of sports and and apopularcentre ofsports resort The town mountain isan attractive the Tatras andPodhale region. to begin your great adventure in Reserves. UNESCO’s Biosphere International the Tatra National Park, one of fauna andfloraisprotected by vegetation andwildlife. The area’s cavesmountain lakes, anddiverse sheer cliffs, broad glaciated valleys, glittering oflandscapeincluding an amazingvariety the world Tatras are smallinsize, buttheyoffer views. to Comparing other mountainrangesin mountains withscenictrailsand breathtaking The Tatras are Poland’s onlyalpine-type Kraków (2)–Zakopane (6)–Kraków in Hiking Tatra Mountains life in wilderness and taste real farm food. farm real taste and wilderness in life toexperience toPoland coming are towns big of humdrum with tired are who people more and too. More skiers for enjoyable country our makes winter Polish snowy and long relatively sanctuaries. nature to Polish excursions and trips kayaking centres, sailing riding, horse for demand growing is Tatras. There the as such Experience last European primeval forest in Białowie lakes. of thousands and routes water scenic with lakeland –avast District Lake Mazury in Haveabreak Park. National Słowiński in dunes shifting huge and beaches beautiful its with coast Sea Baltic the discover and Come adesert. and coast sea lakes, mountains, offer can countries other many Not bustle. and hustle from away pursuits outdoor for opportunities boundless offers landscape diverse Poland’s hobbies? Seeking an active way of spending your vacation? Wanting to develop your skills and give more time to your holidays? beach typical of Bored

Zakopane is a good base isagood base Zakopane ACTIVE TOURS ża. Walk or cycle through numerous mountain ranges ranges mountain numerous through cycle or Walk ża.

quarter. inKraków. Dinner andovernight Tatras guides,experienced cablecarsand chairlifts. accommodationinallcategories, comfortable inthePolishhiking mountainsyou canrely on will findsomethingto suitthemhere. While different andeveryone levels ofdifficulty tourism. Well-marked trailsrepresent tourist Evening walk through Kazimierz Jewish Evening walkthrough Kazimierz DAY 1– Old Town. Free time to explore city. and St. Mary’s Church. Lunchand St.Mary’s inthe ket Squareket with GothicClothHall Wawel CastlewithCathedral, Mar- DAY 2– in Kraków. Dinner andovernight orientation. arrival in Kraków. Short city city inKraków. Short arrival Kraków city tour, city Kraków including DAY 3 – morning departure for Zakopane, seasonal ones. Valley ends abruptly, which Biking tour in Mazury Biking through Piska Forest. En route stop in “Poland’s winter capital”. Zakopane lies at results in largest waterfall in Tatras, Siklawa (70 DAY 1 – arrival in Warsaw. Short city orientation. Wojnowo, a charming monastery from the foot of the Tatra Mountains. En route stop m high). En route stop at Mickiewicz Waterfalls. Dinner and overnight in Warsaw. 19th century. Biking along Bełdany Lake, en in Wieliczka. Tour of Salt Mine. Arrival in Dinner and overnight in Zakopane. DAY 2 – panoramic city tour, route stop for lunch in Ruciane Nida, a Zakopane. Walk in centre of Zakopane. Dinner DAY 9 – departure for Kraków. Transfer to airport including the Royal Route well-established yachting marina. Ship with Highland music at local inn. Overnight. or train station. Departure. with Old Town, Ujazdowskie cruise on Bełdany Lake to Mikołajki. DAY 4 – departure for Kiry. Trekking (7 h) Avenue, Łazienki Park and Free time for dinner and shopping in - the most beautiful Western Tatras valley Biking tours Palace. Time for lunch. Mikołajki. Overnight. – Kościeliska Valley (length 8km). interesting Bike-drive trips are becoming more and Departure by coach for DAY 9 – ship cruise on Mazurian lakes and stops en route are Mroźna Cave (500 m of more popular. Poland offers a wealth of Mazuria district. Dinner and overnight in channels: Mikołajki – Giżycko (15 km). In the passages) available for sightseeing, “Icy Spring” spots for biking: most national parks feature Giżycko. afternoon, time for a visit to Boyen Fortress in and “Kraków Ravine”. Dinner and overnight in exceptionally scenic biking trails running DAY 3 – Route: around Niegocin Lake (40 km). Giżycko. Dinner and overnight in Giżycko. Zakopane. through areas of natural beauty with Biking through picturesque countryside. En DAY 10 – departure for Warsaw. Transfer to DAY 5 – sightseeing of Zakopane. Walk through charming views. On one of the trails, which route stop in Rydzewo for lunch and rest at the airport. Departure. town, admiring Zakopane style of architecture, goes through Słowiński National Park along lakeside. Dinner and overnight in Giżycko. pioneered by Stanisław Witkiewicz. Visit to 19th the coast of the Baltic Sea, you can ride out DAY 4 – Route: Giżycko – Kętrzyn (60 km). En Cycling through century Villa “Koliba”. Free time for shopping to enjoy spectacular views of route stop in Sztynort, yachting marina with Rocky Eagles Nests on one of the best-known promenades in dunes and sea from the very top a palace surrounded by 400-year-old oak Jura Krakowsko-Częstochowska located be- Poland – Krupówki. Time for lunch at a local of a lighthouse… In Wigierski trees, the former seat of Lehndorff tween Kraków and Silesia provides some of inn. Afternoon funicular to Gubałówka hill. National Park, the circuit trails family. Drive to Gierłoż to visit “Wolf the most interesting bike trails in country in It gives a beautiful view over the Polish and round Lake Wigry and in Liar”, Hitler’s Headquarters. Dinner an area of 2615 km2. Limestone monadnocks, Slovak Tatras. Dinner and overnight. the heart of Piska Primeval and overnight in Kętrzyn. finger-like rocks which stand in valleys like in DAY 6 – departure for Palenica Białczańska. Forest there are routes as long DAY 5 – Route: Kętrzyn – Mrągowo (45 Arizona, are what area is famed for. The largest Trekking (7 h): charming Rybi Potok Valley with as 145 kilometres. There are also km). En route stop in Św. Lipka, to visit the of them are crowned by ruins of medieval cas- Morskie Oko – the most beautiful mountain sport-orientated trails, but they require finest Baroque basilica in Northern Poland and tles, referred to as Eagles Nests. Additionally, tarn, the largest in the Tatras and Czarny Staw not only a reliable mountain bike but good listening to organ concert. Biking through a the jura is one of the most valuable regions at the foot of Rysy Peak (highest in the Polish training and experience. Yet it is not risky or picturesque Mazurian landscape to Mrągowo. of Poland in terms of flora. The animal world Tatras). Dinner and overnight in Zakopane. dangerous. Less experienced riders may to Dinner and overnight. is equally rich and varied. Bats populate nu-

DAY 7 – departure for Kuźnice. Cable car to push their bikes down, instead of riding down DAY 6 – Route: Mazurian Landscape Park (40 merous caves. Nearby Błędowska Desert, oc- TOURS ACTIVE Kasprowy Wierch Peak, the most frequently steep, gravel roads. km). En route stop in Piersławk. Dinner and cupying c.a. 30 km2 is also a sight to behold. 35 visited peak. Descent on foot from Kasprowy Below are two sample itineraries for two overnight in Krutyń. The cycling trail is very varied both in terms of Wierch Peak through Hala Gąsienicowa (6 h). different types of terrains. The region of DAY 7 – Kayaking: Krutyń – Ukta (12 km). difficulty and scenery. It goes through forests Dinner at a local inn. Evening free. Overnight Mazury, known as “land of a thousand lakes” Leisurely canoeing in the calm waters of one and fields and along roads. At some points in Zakopane. is a great place for lowland biking. Read more of most beautiful rivers in Poland – Krutynia you might have to pick your bike up and carry DAY 8 – departure for Palenica Białczańska. in “Poland by Regions” section. The trail in Jura through the amazing Krutynia Nature Reserve. it over rocks. You may bring your own bike Trekking (8 h): Five Tarns Valley of the High is hilly and so is more of a challenge. Dinner and overnight in Krutyń or hire one of ours. Though you may do the Tatras with 5 round tarns and several other DAY 8 – Route: Krutyń – Mikołajki (50 km). route unaccompanied, many have been glad

Furnel Travel International 36 ACTIVE TOURS natural setting. Sights to lookoutfor include enchanting water passage inawonderful Places ofinterest: Wiercica River Valley isan Wiercica.River Pond,plant species, fed setbesideIrydion by luscious palace grounds withtheirmany rare Authority. Take timeto stroll through the of the LandscapeParksnow headquarters Palace, is nowamuseumandRaczyński grounds. Palace,Visit to Krasiński which Potok visitto Złoty Morning Palaces and Route: DAY 3 Potok. inZłoty sight. Overnight from the19 wooden church andwooden architecture have Zrębice to the16 goin!In says you colonies ofbats-thoughno-one are several caves andgrottoes housing of Częstochowa there Heightsnature reserve whereContinue Hills, to intheterritory Sokole Castle.view over ruinsofmedievalOlsztyn The peaksof Towarne afford Hills apleasant archeologists have found traces ofhabitation. andcaves sections wherehills withrocky interest ontheway: Towarne –beautiful Hills for Potok. Złoty departure Places of Morning Route: DAY 2 inCzęstochowa. Overnight trail. along JurassicEaglesNestcycle andpreparationShrine for trek bike Częstochowa. Visit to BlackMadonna andtransfer to inKraków Arrival Route: DAY 1 of optingfor aguide. Furnel Travel International Złoty Potok Złoty -Podlesice (35km) Częstochowa Potok –Złoty (35km) transfer to Częstochowa th century make thetown arare make century th century century it wasfounded inthemid19 archway. acarved like Polish Romanticpoet Twardowski Gate, whichisarock thatlooks Ogrodzieniec. castle in theJurassic region. in Overnight castle atOgrodzieniec, which isthelargest formations flagtheway to ourdestination: the to unusualrockway Żerkowice from Morsko beside theexisting ruinsofacastle. Onthe Ahousebuiltin1927onto rocksBąkowiec). Places castle, ofinterest: alsocalled Morsko Route: DAY 4 with torches. inPodlesice. Overnight andhaveZborów dinnerbycampfire Hills by atunnel. castleswereit thatBoboliceandMirów linked andSilesian Duchies. Legend has Małopolska ofthedefenses oftheborder between part other castlesintheJurassicregion formed picturesque. are very century These and theircampaignSwedish during inthe17 BoboliceCastlebythe with neighbouring ruins ofcastle, whichwasdestroyed along as thecastlesinOgrodzieniec but orOlsztyn (14 Cave.90m longOstrężnicka Castle Mirów theGreat and byorder ofKazimierz century lie theruinsofaGothiccastlebuiltin17 –withinthereserve Ostrężnik Nature Reserve th and15 Podlesice – Ogrodzieniec (35km)

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a small castle. Overnight inKraków. a smallcastle. Overnight Prądnik Valley to town which has ofKorzkiew, atthetop Continue ofChełmowaHill. right to grotto, Łokietka most famouscave in thepark, for visitto the Kraków. Morning Departure Route: DAY 8 where there stay. isanovernight leading to thecentre ofthetown ofOjców Gate asKraków and through whatisknown trail isaleisurely descentdownwindyroads Jurassic region opento visitors. The rest ofthe Cave,Wierzchowska thelargest cave inthe for nearby particularly a smallvillageknown “Elephant’s Bum”. Onward past Wierzchowie, as namedrock formation known colourfully friends. andthe We passSzumwaterfall flying is BatCave, hometo many ofourfurry Sąspówska Valley In are Reserve. intheOjców valleys, themostbeautifulofwhich Kraków Visits particular andsurroundings, to Ojców In Route: DAY 7 and overnight. NationalPark –Ojców.Ojcowski Campfire background. of Continue to theheart rockwith finger-like formations inthe –anexcellentMatodocks photo opportunity Swedish invaders inthe16 not succumbto thesamefate atthehands of ern Poland,ern in Wielkopolska Western Poland in South- breeds.and Anglo-Arab Małopolska ed Englishhorses, thoroughbred Arabhorses appreciatedworld. Highly are our full-blood- Polish horsesare famousthroughout the HORSE RIDING Ojców - Kraków (25km) -Kraków Ojców &surroundings Ojców th century. and Śląska in Silesia. Tarpans (wild descend- horse-riding tourism flourishes around stables Gładyszów near Krosno, SubCarpathia Nature lovers will be enchanted by scenic ants of original steppe horses) and hucul (a as well as sports and recreation centres. Hucul Horse Stud. Possibilities: Hucul landscapes of nearby mountains: Izerskie breed kept by East Carpathian mountaineers) Białogóra near Gdańsk, Pomerania horseback riding tours and shows, famous Mountains, Rudawy Janowickie Mountains are also bred. Lovers of these beautiful ani- Hunter’s Residence & Horse Stud situated St. Hubertus Rides, carriages, sleigh-rides, and Karkonosze with marked routes of vari- mals come to auctions regularly organized in 800 m from the open sea. Possibilities: campfire, events such Huculs’ Days, horse- ous difficulty levels. Possibilities: integration Warsaw, Iwno, Janow Podlaski, Książ, Sopot, horseback riding, galloping along the beach riding competitions. and other events, carriages, sleigh-rides and Lobez. Vacations in the saddle are very or in forests, hiking, canoeing trips from Iwno near Poznań, Great Poland Książ near Wałbrzych, Lower Silesia popular here. Numerous horse breeding Żarnowieckie Lake to Baltic sea, fishing boat Pension House with Horse Stud. Possibilities: Famous Horse Stud. Possibilities: breeder centres throughout Poland, possessing com- trips on the Baltic sea, carriages, sleigh-ride, Horseback rides, hunting, carriages, shows, dressage or driving and jumping fortable accommodation facilities, welcome campfire. campfire. shows, carriage competitions, rides on enthusiasts of this sport. Horse riding lessons Biały Bór near Koszalin, Pomerania Janów Podlaski near Biała Podlaska, horseback or by carriage or sleigh, campfires, are available for beginners; experienced rid- The Pension House with Horse Stud and Horse Podlasie full-day carriage and horseback sight-seeing ers may gallop off into beautiful countryside Riding Club picturesquely situated along the Famous Horse Stud picturesquely set among expeditions. Hippodrome with a large arena, either unaccompanied or with a professional Biała River. Covered lounge, stadium with a lush meadows along the River . Possibili- covered seating, a carriage house. English-speaking guide. Rides in horse-drawn large area and covered seating, a carriage ties: carriages, campfire, horse-therapy, Łąck near Płock, carriages and St. Hubertus rides are also or- house, rides in old carriages, International, Kadyny Country Club near Elbląg, Mazovia ganized. Horse riding tourism, is getting more European and National Competitions. Pomerania Horse Stud pictur- and more popular in Europe and world-wide. Bogusławice near Piotrków Trybunalski, Baroque Palace converted into a 4-star Hotel esquely situated by a In Poland we can take pride in almost a hun- Mazovia located close to the Vistula Basin. Small lakeside. Horse riding dred years of tradition. The origins of horse- Horse Stud and Riding Club. Covered lounge. horse stud close to Kadyny Country Club. tours, lounge, covered riding tourism reach Possibilities: horseback riding, horse-riding Possibilities: horse riding and carriages. hippodrome, inter- back to the 19th shows, dressage and driving shows, carriages, Kierzbuń near Olsztyn, Mazuria & Warmia national and national century in the campfire, company events. Horse Stud Riding Centre and Club. competitions. Possibilities: Carpathian Czerniejewo Palace and Park near Poznań, Jumping competitions, horse riding tours, carriages, campfire, hunting, angling, Mountains. Great Poland lounge, hippodrome, covered hippodrome. water sports. This area Possibilities: Hunts, horseback riding, trips in Possibilities: sauna, fitness club, campfire, Nowa Wioska near Kwidzyń, Pomerania is famous horse-drawn carts, carriages, campfire. company events. Horse Stud and Horseback Riding Club. for moun- Farma Sielanka near Warsaw, Mazovia Kołobrzeg-Budzistowo, West Pomerania Hippodrome, covered lounge, jumping

taineering Pension and Horse Riding Centre, Horseback Riding Centre picturesquely competitions and shows. Possibilities: TOURS ACTIVE and horse-riding tourism. picturesquely situated between the River located along River Parsęta. Horse-therapy & carriages, campfire, sleigh-rides, events. 37 Then as now the main centre Pilica and forests. Two modern studs, a Horseback riding centre. Possibilities: covered Oberża Biesisko for Hucul horse riding was the hippodrome, covered and open lounges. hippodrome, campfire, rides in old carriages, near Wetlina, SubCarpathia Hucul Horse Stables in Gładyszów. Possibilities: international, national and events. Picturesquely located in the Bieszczady Lowland horse-riding tourism, in turn, regional horse-riding competitions, dressage Koniador near Jelenia Góra, Lower Silesia Mountains. Possibilities: horse riding tours, has a completely different origin. In this case or driving and jumping shows, carriages, Halfinger Breed Stud located in a beautiful, many events: folklore evenings, Biesisko chivalry and cavalry traditions had great sig- sleigh-rides, company events, conferences, piedmont town of Dziwiszów near Jelenia Extreme, Polish Texas with horse riding, nificance. Nowadays, in the Poland lowlands campfires, paintball, archery etc. Góra. Horse riding in beautiful surroundings. hold-up on mountain narrow-gauge railway,

Furnel Travel International 38 ACTIVE TOURS campfire, inoldcarriages. rides horse-therapy, competitions, company events, CentreHorseback Riding &Club. Possibilities: Zbrosławice nearTarnowskie Góry, Silesia carriages. tours.Horse riding Jumpingcompetitions, Club.Horse Stud&Horseback Riding Sieraków nearPoznań, GreatPoland campfire. divingcourses, companyskijoring, events, andcanoeingtrips, sleigh-rides carriages, tours through forests, meadows, dressage, located Possibilities: atlakeside. horseriding Picturesquely Mazuria. Sasek nearSzczytno, knights’ shows. tournaments angling, company events, folklore shows, Possibilities: biking, water carriages, sports, throughHorse riding Tucholskie Forests. Pomerania Rynkówka Castle nearStarogardGdański, hunting, angling. sibilities: sleigh-rides, carriages, Pos- landscapepark. Carriages, accommodation, Museumof The 18 PalaceRacot andHorseStud. Great Poland Racot nearLeszno, sleigh-rides.carriages, in riding Western horse-therapy, style, tours.riding Possibilities: lessonsofhorse- Centre. HorseRiding Mountain Horseback nearNowaOvero Ruda,Lower Silesia campfire. music, shows, horseriding country carriages, Furnel Travel International th century palacewith century then Babięcka Struga. then Babięcka There isasmallHorse Route and on Krutynia most picturesque lakes one ofthe Lake, through andGant Białe Lake DAY 4– ofstream. sections short secutive, butdiversified by connected lakes, style. Neo-Gothic The route consists ofcon- pointofourkayaking –starting to Sorkwity DAY 3 overnight. Dinnerand District. Lake the Mazurian to beintouch withun- best opportunities LandscapePark. Mazurian This isoneofthe crosses Pisz It Thousand Lakes. Forests and turesque route goesthrough theLandofa routes. scenic kayaking andpic- This varied amongPoland’s riverisranked Krutynia most Canoeing River onKrutynia DAY 2– sightseeing. Dinnerandovernight. spoiled nature, to admire aquaticfloraand DAY 1– - morning transfer of kayaks and luggage andluggage transfer -morning ofkayaks at waterside hotels. Bieńki – Babięta (10 km). Calm canoeing Calmcanoeing – Babięta(10km). Bieńki accessible for beginners. Overnights morning transfer to Krutyń in transfermorning to Krutyń arrival in arrival Warsaw. city Short most 100 km longandisalso most 100km fauna andPoland’s biggest birds isal- –mute swans. It rebuilt in19 from the18 adventure. Sorkwity adventure. Sorkwity – Bieńki (18 km). (18km). – Bieńki The mainattrac- tion of Sorkwity tion ofSorkwity and thepalace is theEvangeli- cal Church from 16 th th century ina century /17 th th century century century century DAY 6– inZgon. workshop.a private Overnight There isanexhibition ofwooden sculptures in hasanotherattraction. Lakeside ated atMokre situ- –Zgon,picturesquely The popularresort over pineandoak wood.tecting 200year-old to Sosna”“Królewska (RoyalPine) pro- Reserve, DAY 5– riding. ofhorse withthepossibility Stud nearBabięty DAY 8– in Krutyń. sauna oratafamouslocaltavern. Overnight rest in cinating route oftaking thepossibility Wojnowo village. Attheendofthisfas- visitingin isworth ers Monastery visit theoldwatermill. Old-Believ- Piecyk to route stop inKrutyński DAY 7– love”. inKrutyń. Overnight floating islandsandfamous “Couple-in- withmany Reserve walktoternoon Zakręt LandscapeandForest af- Krutynia In Reserve. ofaquaticfauna,protected in ural sanctuary River.and Krutynia They form together anat- Lake thenKrutyńskie Lake, through Mokre Śniardwy (114 sq km) and Lake Mamry (104 sq (104 sq Mamry andLake Śniardwy (114sq km) preciate ofthelargest thecharms Lake lakes, More thananything,come back. they ap- onthewater here willcertainly their skills tunities for sailors. Anyone whohas tested inPoland,tration oflakes offers great oppor- withhighestconcen- district, Lake Masurian Poland istheplacefor boatenthusiasts. Great & OTHER WATER ACTIVITIES BOATING, SAILING Babięta – Zgon (25 km). Afternoon trip trip Afternoon Babięta –Zgon(25km). transfer to Warsaw. Departure. Krutyń – Ukta (13 km). En –Ukta(13km). Krutyń Zgon – Krutyń (12 km). Canoeing (12km). Zgon –Krutyń lake – 27,4 km long) in Iławskie Lake District, District, Lake long)inIławskie –27,4 km lake Jeziorak (Poland’s Lake District, ie Lake longest clude: Lake Wigry, andBiałeinSuwalsk- Necko visiting, in- worth Others thousands oflakes. developing sailingcentre. andLubie, lakes, suchasDrawskie isaquickly withitsgreat Lakeland, numberoflargeskie Draw- district. Lake more popularMasurian the more commercialized Balticseasideor for somewherelooking more peacefulthan beautiful area ismostsuitablefor boaters Lakeland. pecially Drawskie This mysterious, thePomeraniandiscovering andes- Lakeland dock your boat.More andmore sailorsare dry can rent yachts, improve and your sailing skills Bay andonwest BalticSeacoast–Szczecin also praisetheexcellent conditionsatPuck destination inboatseason. locally, astheyare known are akey Mazury marinas,have ensure well-equipped that the andRyńskie jno, Święcajty, Mamry, Mikołajskie such asBełdany, Nidzkie, Tałty, Kisa- Niegocin, thatmostofthelarger lakes, That andthefact andagreat numberofsailingroutes.services inlength),there isroom for200 km passenger (approx.an extensivesystem ofwaterways andcanals, byrivers many form linked lakes, islands. Moreover, withitsthirty-three km) as Lagoon (952 sq km). Bothbays are idealforLagoon (952sqkm). those whoenjoywindandwater. Numerous and marinas in Trzebież. 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cated inthatarea, In PolandIn there are including Poland’s training centre largest sailing

Boat enthusiasts Lake Wdzydze and Lake excellent in this regard and Suwalski region SIERRA GOLF CLUB – situated in Pętkowice Lake District. Its almost 90 hectare golf com- Charzykowskie, both in also has some good spots. If you wish to near , about 25 km from Gdańsk plex offers: 18-hole course par 72, 9 hole train- Kaszubskie Lakeland. perfect your skills we can provide you with and in the vicinity of Tri-city Landscape Park. ing course par 27, driving range (350 metres, Zegrzyńskie (near War- professional instructors. Accommodation is It offers: 18 hole course par 72, driving range 19 covered practice bays, 30 grass tees), club saw) and Sulejowskie (near available at a fairly reasonable standard in the (300 m, 25 practice bays, cover), putting area, house, pro-shop. Łódź) artificial lakes are also very low to medium price range. chipping green, golf simulators, club house, popular. Along the shores of all these lakes pro-shop. Kraków there are many marinas offering comprehen- GOLF KRAKÓW VALLEY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB sive services to boatmen, including rental of Golf lovers can enrich their tourist program in Szczecin – situated 33 km from Kraków, on 160 ha. It yachts. Maybe sailing past high mountains Poland with a day or more on the course at a AMBER BALTIC GOLF CLUB - is situated 12 offers: 18-hole course par 72, 6-hole course sounds an extraordinary idea, but that’s ex- growing number of clubs in Poland. The best km east from Międzyzdroje on the island of par 18, driving range (19 lit practice bays 10 actly what you can do at a few magnificent to be recommended are: Wolin, within the beautiful National Park of covered, 9 uncovered), two putting greens, artificial lakes in the mountainous south of Wolin. Its 78-hectare complex offers: 18 hole two chipping greens, pro-shop. Poland. One of them is Otmuchowskie Lake, Warsaw par 72, Championship Course 9-hole par 28, ROYAL KRAKÓW GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB – is created on the Nysa Kłodzka River in the area FIRST WARSAW GOLF Beginners Course driving range, chipping/ situated in Ochmanów, 18 km from Kraków of the Sudety Mountains. At 6.5 km long and AND COUNTRY CLUB pitching area, practice putting area, club city centre. Its 43 hectare golf complex offers: 3.5 km wide, it is small, but it provides many In Rajszew, just 25 km from Warsaw house, pro-shop. 9-hole course par 36, driving range, putting opportunities for boating and other sports. city centre, situated on the bank BINOWO PARK GOLF CLUB green, club house, pro-shop. Along the lakeside there are several mari- of the Vistula in a picturesque – situated 20 km from the center of nas. Solińskie Lake, picturesquely situated in setting. Its 63-hectare complex Szczecin, in Binowo, in landscape Wrocław Bieszczady Mountains, also has a number of offers: an 18-hole golf course park. It offers an 18-hole course KNIGHT’S GOLF CLUB – situated in the faithful fans. It was created on the erection of par 71; Driving Range (20 par 72, 9-hole course par 29, 14th century Park and Palace complex of Poland’s largest concrete dam on the upper practice bays -12 covered and illuminated driving range, mini-golf, Krobielowice, one of the most beautiful San River and Solinka River. It is large (25 km roofed), Putting Green, Chipping putting green, club house, pro-shop. historic buildings located near the capital long and up to 2.5 km wide), and its scenic Green; Practice Bunker, Club house, pro- of Lower Silesia – Wrocław. It offers: a 9-hole bays and islands are a pleasure to behold. shop. Poznań course with 18 tee par 70, driving range, GOLF CLUB BYTKOWO – situated near Poznań, putting green, club house. The course is a Windsurfing Gdańsk on the border of a beautiful protected area of Parkland course with a little water and many

Puck Bay on the Baltic Sea near Łeba is a POSTOŁOWO GOLF CLUB – situated 28 km Samica Kierska Basin. 60 hectare golf complex old oak trees. TOURS ACTIVE popular center of watersports. Every year from Gdańsk and 300 km from Warsaw, in the offers: 18 hole course par 72, 6 hole course 39 the resort attracts thousands of fans of beautiful surroundings of Kaszuby lakeside. par 18, partially roofed driving range, putting Upper Silesia windsurfing and kitesurfing. The south side Its 100 hectare complex offers an 18-hole green, training academy, club house. GOLF CLUB PSZCZYNA – situated 94 km from of peninsula, which is protected from the golf course par 72, 6-hole academy course (2 Kraków, next to historical Pszczyński Park. Its open sea and offers excellent conditions for km), 3-hole academy for beginners, driving Mazury lake district 28-hectare golf complex offers: 9 hole course, these sports, because the depth of the water range (practice bays, partially roofed), practice MAZURY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB – situated driving range, chipping/putting area, club even 1 km from cost does not exceed 1.5m. bunker, pitching/chipping area, putting green, in Naterki, 15 min. from Olsztyn, 2 hours from house, pro- shop. Conditions in Masurian Lake District are also club house, pro-shop. Gdańsk and Warsaw, in the heart of Mazury

Furnel Travel International 40 ACTIVE TOURS Mt. Kasprowy. difficulty. of isinthevicinity The bestskiing levels of with itsmultiple slopesofvarious both beginners skiers andexperienced attracts facilities. Zakopane andskiing km) offer runs(35 agreat numberofdownhillski are anditsenvirons heldhere astheresort events championships andothersporting is thewinter capital ofPoland. Numerous Zakopane TATRAS snowstays tillMay.the upperparts are inthe Tatras, Poland’s onlyalpinerange. In slopes and notsurprisingly, mostpopular ski well into evening.you cannowski longer. Meanwhile, withlightingonthepistes snowed,are theseasoniseven nowartificially andotherdisciplines. As manyskiing ski-runs conditions for cross-country downhillskiing, ralsnowcover lasts from November tillMarch, creating excellent Natu- sports. winter recreational adventureas awonderful rather for whotreat thosetourists winter holidays neighbours,than theirSouthern especially than theAlpsbuttheyseemto befriendlier Polish mountainsare onamuchsmallerscale SKIING Furnel Travel International , situated atthefoot ofthe Tatras

Total 35 km, lengthof ski-runs: than as an extreme chal- than asanextreme lenge. For suchvisi- tors, thePolish in additionto are thebest mountains choice: they offer many attractions

The best Snowboards: yes 2600 m. ski-run: longest advanced and FIS-licensed ski-runs, incl.: easy, 13km, length ofski-runs: medium, Krynicka. in thearea ofMt.Jaworzyna resort. areski The bestconditions for skiing Krynica Snowboards: yes ski-lifts. 5300m.Chair lifts, Longestski-runs. ski-run: easy, medium,advancedandFIS-licensed Total incl.: approx. 41km, lengthofski-runs: (1257m). to summitofMtSkrzyczne skiers brings of itsski-runs. atSzczyrk The chair-lift dueto thenumberandquality resort, best ski Szczyrk and the Szczyrk Wisła resorts. is areal treat for particularly downhillskiers, ofski-runs. selection Śląski The region ofBeskid as longthe Tatras, buttheyhave awide BESKIDY Mountains Snowboards: yes 40km. Cross country: andski-lifts. Chair lifts 1380 m. Longestmedium ski-runs. ski-run: Total incl.: easyand 13km, lengthofski–runs: picturesque, well-prepared ski-runs. and lifts are equippedwithchair-lifts, ski gentleslopes centre closeto Its Zakopane. Białka Tatrzańska Snowboards: yes ski-lifts. Cablecar,50 km. funicular, many and chairlifts differences ofattitudes:900m. ski-runs, incl.: easy, mediumadvancedandFIS-licensed (Beskid Sądecki) is a newly-developed isanewly-developed Sądecki) (Beskid isconsidered to bePoland’s second

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its Ski Arena and diversified ski runs. Arena anddiversified ski its Ski Various area isMtSzrenicaattractive for with skiers Mountains. intheSudety sports The most Szklarska Poręba Poręba-Jakuszyce.the environs ofSzklarska in thePiasts’ year inMarch in heldevery Race, part take skiers Thousands ofcross-country Range. andatZieleniecinOrlickie Mt Śnieżnik, Góra inmassifof atCzarna Range, Karkonosze Poręba inthe andKarpacz atSzklarska resorts Mountains SUDETY Chair lifts, ski-lifts medium, advancedandFIS-licensed ski-runs. Total incl.: easy, 10km lengthofski-runs: andGórne Dolne Ustrzyki high mountainmeadowsto Wetlina. (1,307m.)andthenalong to Mt. Rawka Wielka Gorne trailleadsfrom Ustrzyki most scenicski skiing. are highlyrated for cross-country ofPoland corner lated, ruggedsouth-eastern The denselywooded mountains inthisiso- BIESZCZADY Mountains isamajorcentre ofwinter are proud of the ski are proud oftheski

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medium, advancedandFIS-licensedski-runs Total incl.: easy, 18km, lengthofski-runs: placehere. events take alpine skiing Zieleniec Chair-lifts, ski-lifts 21km Cross-country: 2300m longest ski-run: medium, advancedski-runs. Total incl.: easy, 10km, lengthofski-runs: Longest ski-run: 1680 m. Chair-lift, ski-lifts 1680m.Chair-lift, Longest ski-run: medium, advancedandFIS-licensed ski-runs. Total incl.: easy, 6,1km lengthofski-runs: gainingground onZieleniec.which isquickly centre, nestlingatthefoot ofMt.Śnieżnik GóraCzarna disposal. Total 7.3km lengthofski-runs: attheir have ski-lifts moreskiers thantwenty where longtime and snowholds for avery Longest ski-run: 4445 m. Cross- country: 4445m.Cross-Longest country: ski-run: National Cup is held at Karpacz inJanuary. National Cup isheldatKarpacz annual snowboarding championshipfor 100km. conditions for skiers andboarders.conditions for skiers The Karpacz is a very popular family skiing centre, popularfamily skiing isavery

Chair-lifts, ski-lifts. is a newly developed skiing isanewlydeveloped skiing hasrecently improved its

and circulatory system disorders, skin and Iwonicz Zdrój female diseases, obesity. Natural therapeutic One of Poland’s oldest spas dating back resources: chloride-sodium waters, brines, to the 16th century. Main treatment areas: hypothermal brines from boreholes going respiratory and digestive system diseases, down to 1,378 m gynaecological, orthopaedic, rheumatic and neurological diseases, obesity. Natural Cieplice Śląskie therapeutic resources: chloride bicarbonate- POLISH SPAS In the 17th century Polish Queen Marysieńka sodium and iodide waters, therapeutic mud. Sobieska, wife of Jan III Sobieski, who defeated the Turks and saved Vienna, came here for treatment. Main treatment areas: rheumatic, Kołobrzeg orthopaedic and post-traumatic disorders, Poland’s largest seaside spa. Main treatment urinary system and neurological diseases, areas: respiratory and circulatory system eye diseases. Natural therapeutic resources: diseases, mobility disorders, rheumatic and In Poland, there are several spas with long Augustów thermal fluoride waters (21-62°C), therapeutic neurological diseases, traditions. They are located mainly in the A charming lowland spa located at the Niecko mud. endocrine system south of Poland, in the Carpathian and lakeside. Main treatment areas: and metabolism Sudety Mountains and on the Baltic coast. heart and rheumatic diseases, disorders (diabetes), The curative properties of Polish spas have orthopaedic and post-traumatic Duszniki Zdrój thyroid disorders, in been sought after since the 13th century. disorders. Natural therapeutic A charming mountain spa with children’s sanatoriums One of the oldest spas in Poland is Cieplice resources: therapeutic mud, an International Chopin Festival. – disorders of the upper Zdroj - its records date back to the year 1281. mineral water. Main treatment areas: heart airways, bronchial All year round, more than 40 localities offer diseases, gastrological, pulmonary asthma, child obesity, Kryni ca a gentle climate, picturesque landscapes, Busko Zdrój Dusznikiand Zdrój gynaecological diseases, osteoporosis. allergy-related skin diseases. Natural charming boarding houses and modern This is the most sunny spa in Poland. Natural therapeutic resources: therapeutic therapeutic resources: brines, therapeutic sanatoriums as well as a high standard of Main treatment areas: dermatological, heart, mineral springs, bicarbonate oxalate waters mud from the Miracice deposit. treatment. The main role of Polish health neurological and rheumatic diseases, post- with high carbon dioxide content, therapeutic spas is to provide packaged treatments that traumatic disorders. Natural therapeutic mud. Poland’s largest facility producing free Konstancin-Jeziorna include accommodation at a sanatorium, resources: mineral waters, iodine bromide carbon dioxide from oxalate mineral waters. A spa town near Warsaw. Main treatment board, medical care and physiotherapy. The brines, sulphide waters, therapeutic mud from areas: mobility and rheumatic disorders, most famous Polish spas include: Krynica, the Siwice deposit. Inowrocław neurological, respiratory and heart diseases, POLISH SPAS Busko Zdrój, Ciechocinek, Cieplice, Iwonicz, Lowland spa. Main treatment areas: occupational disease prevention. Natural 41 Kołobrzeg, Lądek Zdrój, Nałęczów, Polanica Ciechocinek orthopaedic and posttraumatic disorders, therapeutic resources: bromide brine, Zdrój, Szczawnica, Świnoujście, Świeradów An attractive spa with one of Europe’s largest digestive system diseases, heart diseases, chalybeate brine. and Wieliczka. twig towers releasing brine vapour, which rheumatic diseases. Natural therapeutic eases many ailments. Main treatment areas: resources: brine from the Solno Mine, mobility and rheumatic disorders, respiratory therapeutic mud from the Zotowo deposit.

Furnel Travel International 42 POLISH SPAS osteoporosis. Natural therapeutic resources: diseases, dermatological and female diseases, disorders,and rheumatic system circulatory Ages. treatmentMiddle Main areas: mobility were inthe The localsprings already known Lądek Zdrój gas baths. used for dioxide dry carbon source dioxide, ofcarbon dium oxalate waters; gas of bicarbonate-calcium-so- peutic resources: 4 springs locatedA mountainspapicturesquely in Kudowa Zdrój waters, therapeuticmud. calcium, magnesium, chalybeate oxalate magnesium oxalate waters, bicarbonate- resources: oxalate water, bicarbonate-calcium- female diseases, diabetes. Naturaltherapeutic of thebloodandhaematopoietic system, anddigestive systems, diseases of theurinary Polish spas”. treatment Main areas: diseases called A mountainspaoften of pearl “the Krynica Furnel Travel International Kłodzko Kłodzko Valley. treatment Main areas: heart obesity. Naturalthera- children, disorders in tem, digestive system haematopoietic sys- of thebloodand diseases, diseases vessels, endocrinal diseases, diseases of the peripheral of theperipheral

Ciechocinek waters. oxalate mineral waters –bicarbonate-calcium matic disorders. Natural therapeuticresources: anddigestive system diseases, rheu- culatory and mag- dominance ofcalciumbicarbonate resources: mineralisedwaters with weakly system diseases. Natural therapeutic ment areas: circulatory treat-Spa Park. Main tensive andbeautiful A lowlandspawithex- Nałęczów therapeutic mud. eases. Naturaltherapeutic resources: brine, disorders,and rheumatic dermatological dis- systems, andrespiratory mobility circulatory beaches. treatment Main areas: diseasesofthe withbeautifulsandy A seasidespaandresort Międzyzdroje waters,thermal therapeutic mud. mineralised, fluoride, radioactive weakly Main treatmentMain areas: cir- nesium bicarbonate. most popularspas. Polanica Zdrój A beautifullo- cation andthe lanica one of the lanica oneofthe gentle climate have made Po- radioactive oxalateradioactive waters, therapeuticmud. and waters: bicarbonate-calcium-magnesium Naturaltherapeuticresources: airways. mineral diseases, female diseases, diseasesofthe system andcirculatory disorders, nervous and post-traumatic disorders, rheumatic House. treatment Main areas: orthopaedic Spa A mountainspawithunique historical Świeradów Zdrój oxalate waters). dium-chloride (iodide, boron, bicarbonate-so- peutic resources: mineralwaters gological diseases. Naturalthera- and children’s diseases. Naturaltherapeutic disorders, osteoporosis, neurological disorders gynaecological system disorders, nervous posttraumatic disorders, diseases, rheumatic and treatmentMain areas: orthopaedic area hasbeencalled Switzerland”.“Połczyn District. Lake This The spaliesintheDrawskie ZdrójPołczyn diseases, allergies, laryn- resources: bromideiodide brines, diseases, pulmonary diseases, pulmonary respiratory system respiratory therapeutic mud. Main treatmentMain areas: the Pieniny Moutains. The mostfamousspaof Szczawnica

Wieliczka of 135m. intheair,particles inthesaltmineatadepth microclimate inasaltexcavation site withsalt The world’s firstunderground anti-allergy Wieliczka mud. bromide, iodide and boron brine, therapeutic obesity. Naturaltherapeutic resources: dermatological diseases, disorders, rheumatic respiratory, andmetabolicsystems, endocrine treatment areas: diseasesofthecirculatory, on theislands Wolin andUznam.Main beautifully restored architecture, located with The spaandpopularseasideresort Świnoujście sanatorium wasestablishedinthemine’ssanatorium chambers. treatment Main areas: respiratory system dis- respiratory features: therapeutic eases, particularly eases, particularly bronchial asthma, and rheumatic and rheumatic ral therapeutic disorders. Natu- Basilica. Lunch in Esztergom. Overnight in with pilgrims during religious festivals. Lunch Prague. en route. Overnight in Kiev. DAY 9 – full day city tour of Prague DAY 6 – sightseeing of Kiev. Saint-Sophia Ca- with: Hradcany Hill, St Vitus thedral and neighbouring Monastic Cathedral, Loreta Church, Buildings symbolizing the “new Con- INTERNATIONAL Golden Street, Charles stantinople”, Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, Py- Bridge, Market Square rohovo, an open-air museum of Old TOURS with Town Hall. Afternoon Ukrainian lifestyle and folk culture. excursion to Karlstein Bratislava Overnight in Kiev. Castle. Farewell evening DAY 7 – transfer to the airport. Flight to at a local inn. Overnight in Prague. Warsaw. Time to explore the city. Overnight DAY 10 – departure. in Warsaw. CAPITALS OF NEW EUROPE DAY 4 – Kraków city tour with Wawel Castle and DAY 8 – departure. Warsaw (2) – Kraków (2) – Bratislava (1) Cathedral. Lunch. Afternoon visit to Wieliczka EASTERN DISCOVERY – Budapest (2) – Prague (2) Salt Mine. Evening walk through Kazimierz Kraków (2) – Lviv (2) – Kiev (2)– Warsaw (1) SPLENDOUR DAY 1 – arrival in Warsaw. Walk through the Old Jewish district. Dinner at a Jewish restaurant. DAY 1 – arrival in Kraków. Dinner and OF THE EAST Town. Dinner and overnight. Overnight. overnight. Warsaw (2) – Kiev DAY 2 – morning visit to Wilanów Park and DAY 5 – departure for Bratislava, Slovak Republic. DAY 2 – sightseeing tour of Kraków, including (1) – Moscow (2) Palace. Drive through the Royal Route. Stop in Lunch en route. Panoramic sightseeing the Old Town, St. Mary’s Church, Wawel Hill – St. Petersburg (3) Royal Łazienki Park. Lunch. Drive to Żelazowa of the city, incl.: Market Square with Old with Cathedral. Afternoon excursion to DAY 1 – arrival in Wola, Chopin’s birthplace. Visit to the manor Town Hall, famous Bratislava Castle, Devin Wieliczka Salt Mine. Overnight in Kraków. Warsaw. Walk through were the great composer was born. Dinner Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral, the Primate’s DAY 3 – departure for Lviv. En route stop in the Old Town. Dinner at Kiev and overnight. and Presidential Palaces, St. Michael’s Gate Łańcut, Potocki Palace and Park with unique a local inn. Overnight. DAY 3 – departure for Kraków. En route stop in and Slovak National Theatre. Overnight in Museum of Carriages. Lunch. Overnight in DAY 2 – morning visit to Wilanów Park Częstochowa to visit Jasna Góra Monastery. Bratislava. Lviv. and Palace. Drive through the Royal Route. Lunch. Drive to Auschwitz, former Nazi DAY 6 – departure for Budapest. En route DAY 4 – sightseeing tour of Lviv, including Stop in Royal Łazienki Park. Drive to Żelazowa concentration camp. Arrival in Kraków. stop in Gyor – settlement founded Market Square with tenement houses, Wola, Chopin’s birthplace. Visit to the manor Overnight. by Romans, today maintaining its Italian (Venice) Patio – one of the were the great composer was born. Overnight medieval character. Lunch en finest Renaissance monuments in Warsaw. route. Overnight in Budapest. in Ukraine and Black Stone DAY 3 – transfer to the airport. Departure flight DAY 7 – Budapest city tour House, Armenian Cathedral, Latin for Kiev. Short city orientation. Dinner and with Parliament, Royal Castle, Metropolitan Cathedral, Lychakivskiy overnight in Kiev. w Warsa Fishermen’s Bastion, Heroes Square Cementery. Overnight. DAY 4 – Kiev city tour. Walking through the TOURS INTERNATIONAL and Gellert Hill. Free time for lunch. DAY 5 – departure for Kiev. En route Old Town, incl.: entrance to the 11th century 43 apest Dinner with folklore Bud stop in Pochayiv, the second largest St. Sophia Cathedral with great mosaics and DAY 8 – departure for Prague. En route stop Orthodox monastery in the country. The site is frescoes and the surrounding Monastic Build- in Esztergom with an 11th century castle and sacred to all devout Ukrainians and is flooded ings symbolizes the “new Constantinople”,

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INTERNATIONAL TOURS Moscow imprisoned. Evening optional: aballetor revolutionaries, were including Dostoyevski Fortress – a symbolofSt.Petersburg– where cathedral inthe world, thePeter andPaul to St.Isaac’s highest Cathedral, theforth Proceed to Vasilevsky Island. Entrance vibrant thoroughfare, Cathedral. theKazan Prospect, St.Petersburg’s mostfamousand tombstones). Transfer to thetrainstation. (Chekov,and Novodevichy Gogol cemetery airport, flightto Moscow. airport, ian lifestyle. DinnerinKiev. Transfer to the open-airmuseumofOldUkrain- picturesque andPyrohovo,visit to theCaves Monastery a tery founded in16 tery toural. oftheNovodevichy Afternoon Monas- the Lenin andStBasil’s Mausoleum Catheder- Square,tiful CathedraloftheIntercession, Red withtheSaviorcow Kremlin Tower, thebeau- DAY 6– inMoscow at alocalrestaurant. Overnight Triumphal Arch, Prospect. Kutuzovsky Dinner Novodevichy Convent, Park, the Victory of architecture from thetimeofStalin, State University, theexample view ofthecity, proceed to Moscow Vorobyevi withanincredible Hills DAY 5– in Moscow. Furnel Travel International sightseeing of the city incl.: theMos- sightseeing ofthecity panoramic city tour,panoramic city incl. th century, Smolensky Sobor Sobor century, Smolensky Overnight trainto Overnight North”, incl. Nevsky

Overnight Overnight Panoramic St. Petersburg. DAY 7– St. Petersburg. “Venice ofthe “Venice TourCity of

arrival in in arrival Kiev DAY 9– in St.Petersburg. Dinner andovernight the AmberRoom. Palaceerine contains Cath- emperors. The dence oftheRussian resi- former country DAY 8– attheMariinsky Theatre.Opera performance Citadel, visitto theHouses ofParliament. St. Stephan’s with the Hill Basilica, Gellert Monument, Square withMillenium DAY 4 – in Budapest. Overnight taining itsmedieval character. Lunch. founded byRomans, today main- route stop inGyor –settlement DAY 3– in Overnight Vienna. Hall, Schönbrunn.EveningCity atleisure. Steven Cathedral, Opera House, Parliament, DAY 2– Dinner andovernight. DAY 1– –Prague (2) Vienna (2)–BudapestKraków (3) EUROPE OF CENTRAL ROYAL JEWELS arrival in arrival Vienna. visit to Hermitage Museum,easilyone visit to Hermitage Budapest city tour withHeroesBudapest city departure. Vienna city tourVienna includingHoffburg city St departure for Budapest,en departure of the top art museumsinthe of thetop art Tsars visit (3h).Afternoon the former residence of with world Winter Palace, The Palace andPark –the Selo). Tsarskoye(formerly to thetown ofPushkin

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