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Flexible Deposit We prepay deposits for services so we can access the top guides, the best drivers and maintain preferred partnerships with our partner hotels. Our deposit to confirm services is 25% of the total trip cost. We want you to feel confident to book but also know that we are sensitive to current circumstances. Therefore, 15% of this deposit is refundable up to 31 days prior to departure if you are unable to travel for any reason. 10% of the deposit will be retained as a future travel credit for up to 3 years. Future travel will be priced at prevailing rates. If it is determined that you are unable to travel within 31 days of the start of services, all deposits paid will be converted to a future travel credit, less nonrefundable funds committed on your behalf and tickets such as train or theater tickets. This credit may also be applied to our sister travel companies: Almaz Journeys and Exeter Safari Company.

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This morning you will arrive into Gdansk, where you will be met by your driver for your transfer to your hotel in the center of the city and in the heart of the historic district.

A famously hospitable and friendly country, reveals a wealth of reminders of its great past to those who visit. The name itself relates back to the Polainie tribe, a people inhabiting what is now Wielkopolska in the Early . Rich in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you will be treated to beautifully restored, medieval towns such as the Old Towns of and Krakow, and get insights to Poland’s cultural heritage and historic political influence throughout Europe. Enjoy its picturesque landscapes, outstanding natural riches, and experience its folk traditions, which still survive today.

Gdansk, or Danzig, as it was formerly called, is a city of charm and elegance, even though it is most known for its industrial shipyards and the popular movement by Lech Walesa that marked the end of Communism in Poland. While Gdansk was mostly German before WWII, the Poles expelled all remaining at the end of the war and left the city to become truly Polish. Gdansk was an important city of the for centuries.

The remainder of your day is at leisure. We recommend heading on your own to the fantastic new WWII Museum. This fascinating and huge museum opened in 2017. September 1, 1939 was the date that WWII began and it started right here with shots fired over Westerplatte. This massive museum is divided into three areas – past, present and future. You’ll have a timed entrance ticket today and the use of an audio guide, if you like. With even a casual interest in WWII, you’ll be hard pressed to see everything in two hours here. There are over 2,000 exhibits from the road to war to effects of the war post-1945. All exhibits are in English and the audio guides give greater detail wherever you would like it.

Arrival Transfer

Radisson Hotel & Suites

This morning meet your guide in your hotel lobby at 10AM. Today you will start with a visit to the European Solidarity Center. The permanent exhibition is dedicated to the Solidarity Movement and the opposition, which led to the overthrow of communism in Central and Eastern Europe. It’s like a walking timline of contemporary history in Gdansk and really all of Europe. It’s a fascinating look into this turbulent time leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Afterward head to Oliwa. This is a complex of Cistercian abbey buildings and the highlight is the . It’s built in the Romanesque and Gothic styles and is best known for its organ, which includes moving angels, stars and the sun. Today there is an organ concert at noon and you can attend.

If you like, you can then drive to the furthest point of the “tri-city” area – Gydnia. Here, at the shipyards, is where the solidarity movement began and you’ll hear the story from your local guide who lived through this time.

Continue on to Gdansk where the rest of your touring is on foot. Your guide will take you on foot Gdansk’s Royal Route. Around every corner of Old Town you’ll find an important building or historic monument and your guide will show you the most important of them. You can also step inside St. Mary’s Church, founded in 1343, and one of the largest churches in Europe and is best known for its extraordinary Gothic . At the picturesque Motlawa River bank you will see the massive, 15th century Old Crane, which is now a museum containing a wooden elevator and granaries used at the port during its heyday.

Note: Some touring is on foot. Please be prepared to be outside and walking over cobblestones.

Vehicle & Driver (4 Hours); Guide (8 Hours)

Radisson Hotel & Suites

This morning your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at 10AM for your journey outside of Gdansk to . First begun by the Order of the Teutonic Knights in the late 14th century, was once the capital of one of the most powerful states on the southern Baltic coast. Malbork Castle is a classic example of a medieval fortress and is the world’s largest castle and certainly the most impressive in Europe. The Teutonic Knights were an order of German crusaders and their rich history dates to the 12th century.

Your visit today will take you inside the castle walls, where you can visit a variety of rooms that have been restored to their former grandeur. The castle is also home to temporary exhibitions. One of the most striking features of Malbork is its existence. The castle has been under continuous reconstruction for nearly 230 years! The castle was almost completely destroyed by the end of World War II, and its restoration today is a testament to the determination of the Polish people.

Vehicle, Driver & Guide (8 Hours)

Radisson Hotel & Suites

This morning your driver will take you directly to the station to meet your high-speed train to Warsaw. First class tickets are included and will be given to you locally.

Upon your arrival in Warsaw you will be transferred to your hotel, where the remainder of your day will be at leisure.

Often overlooked, Warsaw is a phoenix that has risen out of the ashes of immense carnage to emerge as a vibrant, contemporary and edgy European capital. Its eclectic architectural style reflects the different influences throughout the ages. In Old Town Warsaw, tall church steeples, colorful houses, and narrow cobble-stoned lanes give way to the newer part of the city and a larger more contemporary skyline. Gothic, and buildings have been exquisitely restored to their former glory in the post-World War II era, while more recent construction reflects Warsaw’s cosmopolitan vibe.

Station Transfers with Assistants

Bristol Warsaw

Today your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at 10AM for a half-day walking tour of Warsaw’s Old Town. On the tour with your guide have a stroll through Warsaw’s renowned Castle Square. In this square, you’ll find street artists, small cafes and shops among the rebuilt gothic mansions of Warsaw’s nobility. View Zygmunt Column, built to honor King Zygmunt III Wasa, who moved Poland’s capital from Krakow to Warsaw in the 17th-century.

Next, your guide will take you to the Royal Castle, which boasts one of the most magnificent art collections of the city, including famous views of Warsaw by Bellotto, the nephew and student of the famous Venetian painter Canaletto. Bellotto was the court painter of King Stanislaw August and his paintings of Warsaw were used for rebuilding the city after its near complete destruction in World War II.

Afterward, your driver will meet you for an overview city tour. You’ll stop at the Palace of Science and Culture – a gift from Stalin to Poland and mimicking the design of Moscow’s Seven Sisters. Today you can head to the top for a panoramic view of the city.

On your overview, you can also stop at Łazienki Park, one of the most beautiful and serene areas of Warsaw and a favorite of the local residents. Take a stroll through the park to see the Palace on the Water before heading down Warsaw’s most elegant street back to your hotel.

Note: Some touring is on foot. Please be prepared to be outside and walking over cobblestones.

Vehicle & Driver (4 Hours); Guide (8 Hours)

Bristol Warsaw

Today you will meet your guide and driver at 10AM to visit the major places of Jewish Interest in Warsaw. Before World War II, Poland’s capital was the most important Jewish center in Europe. Out of all the cities in the world, only New York had a greater Jewish population. The first stop on any itinerary of Jewish Warsaw is the Nozyk Synagogue, the only one of the ghetto’s three synagogues still standing. A short distance away is the Ghetto Heroes Monument. Unveiled in 1948 on the fifth anniversary of the Ghetto Uprising, the monument recalls the immense courage of the Jewish resistance.

Nearby you will have time to explore the Museum of the History of Polish Jews (POLIN). This is a massive timeline of Jewish life in the region, stretching back 1000 years. Unlike many museums, this exhibit doesn’t focus on the Holocaust. Rather, it focuses on the development of Jewish life and community.

Today you will have the chance to explore the fascinating Museum of the . The museum, which opened on Aug. 1, 2004 to mark the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the fight for Warsaw, is a tribute paid by residents of the city to those who fought and died to bring freedom to Poland and its capital. The exhibition displays all aspects of the battle as well as everyday life in Warsaw against the background of the German Nazi occupation. More than 500 exhibit items, plus about 1,000 photographs, films and sound recordings, depict the days leading up to the outbreak of the uprising, its day-by-day development, the forced evacuation of the fighters from Warsaw, and their ordeal after their heroic fight was over. Don’t miss the short film, City in Ruins, at the end.

Vehicle, Driver & Guide (8 Hours)

Bristol Warsaw

This morning, depart by express train to Krakow, the architectural gem of Poland. First class tickets are included and will be given to you locally.

Upon your arrival in Krakow you will be transferred to your hotel, where the remainder of your day will be at leisure.

The untouched medieval splendor of Krakow is a miracle for having survived unscathed during World War II, and in fact, some locals believe that Krakow has been divinely blessed with an aura of peace. Medieval buildings surround the cavernous market hall and the central square, where street musicians serenade you in the evenings with folksongs.

Station Transfers with Assistants

Unicus Palace

This morning meet your guide in your hotel lobby at 10AM for the short walk to Wawel Hill to visit the Renaissance Royal Castle and Cathedral. Converted from a Gothic style in the early 1500’s by a Florentine architect, the tiered courtyard of the castle is reminiscent of an opulent Italian palazzo. Inside the castle, view the State Rooms, which feature the splendid assembly of Flanders , scattered throughout the first and second floors.

There is also an amazing ceiling with woodcarvings of 30 human heads, which is worth a look. A highlight of visiting the castle today will be the opportunity to see Leonardo da Vinci’s . This rare painting is usually exhibited at the Czartoryski Musuem, which has been closed for renovations for a few years.

You may also visit . The cathedral, as in few of the world, speaks the . Adorned with a mass of side chapels, endowed by subsequent Polish monarchs and aristocratic families too, the present brick and sandstone basilica is essentially Gothic, dating from the year 1306.

This afternoon, your guide will introduce you to Krakow’s Old Town. The Gothic houses of the 13th-century burgesses still remain, although they were rebuilt and given Renaissance or neoclassical facades. You will see the medieval Sukiennice, rebuilt in the 1550’s, is one of the most distinctive sights in the country – a vast cloth hall, topped by a sixteenth-century attic dripping with . Its commercial traditions are perpetuated by a covered market, which bustles with tourists and street sellers at almost every time of the year.

Note: All touring today is on foot through mostly pedestrian areas. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Guide (6 Hours)

Unicus Palace

This morning your driver and guide will meet you for your visit to the memorial at Auschwitz–Birkenau. Timing today is pending an appointment time at the camp. Auschwitz-Birkenau is located approximately 90 minutes outside of Krakow, near the industrial town of Oswiecim. Today it’s made of a series of barracks – each with its own displays – from luggage collected from prisoners, to seized prosthetics and more. You will see the somber and sometimes shocking exhibits located throughout the camp.

After your tour of Auschwitz, you may also visit Birkenau, where the majority of captives lived and died. A few barracks remain, as well as the railroad track that brought the prisoners to the selection process. Do not miss the monument to the dead, inscribed in ten languages, located between the ruins of the gas chambers and crematoria.

Finally, your guide will take you to pay a visit to one our favorite historical museums. The actual factory of Oskar Schindler has been opened as a branch of the Krakow History Museum. It’s now a moving timeline of the history of Krakow from 1939 through 1945. You will see the changes in the city brought on by the Nazi occupation.

Vehicle, Driver & Guide (8 Hours)

Unicus Palace

You will meet you driver this morning to transfer to the airport to meet your departing flight.

Departure Transfer

Consider a castle stay in the Silesian countryside while you explore UNESCO-protected churches and local crystal factories or head to the mountains with a stay in our favorite mountain resort – the High Tatras.

If you have an interest in Jewish heritage, we can arrange the entire program to focus on the best Jewish heritage sites throughout the country, including synagogues, camps, meetings with local JCC staff and more.

If you have an interest in Catholicism in Poland, visits to pilgrimage sites like Czestochowa can be arranged, as well as a visit to Wadowice, John Paul II’s birthplace.

Many of our guests have familial heritage in Poland. We can put you in touch with an expert local genealogist who can discover your family’s roots.

Poland is famous for their folk arts and we can introduce you to all the best artisans in each craft. From lacemaking in Koniakow to papercutting in Łowicz, we can introduce you to local craftspeople who are keeping these traditions alive. Meet the women who paint the village in Zalipie. Watch highlanders whittle wooden masterpieces in the Tatras. Learn the art of colorful Polish ceramics in Bolesławiec.

Cost of the Program:

From January – March November & December $5725

For two (2) guests traveling July & August From together $6225 April – June; From September & October $5850

January – March From November & December $3925 From July & August For Four (4) guests traveling $4125 together April – June; From September & October $4050

All pricing is per person and based on double occupancy. Airfare is not included.

Accommodations

Gdansk Three (3) nights in a Superior Room with River View at Radisson Hotel & Suites; Tax and Breakfast included daily.

This is a new venture for Radisson in Gdansk and this brand new hotel just opened last year. It’s set right on the Granary Island riverfront, offering views of the Old Town. The hotel features 139 rooms and suites with contemporary décor.

Superior Room with River View: These rooms feature approximately 210 square feet of space in a Scandinavian-style design. Rooms offer a view of the river and some include a bay window.

Warsaw Three (3) nights in an Executive Room at Bristol Warsaw; Tax and Breakfast included daily.

This wonderful historic hotel was built in 1899 and combines 19th century ambience and charm with 21st century luxury and technology. It is the top hotel in the city. Located in the heart of the capital, the Bristol has been Warsaw's leading hotel and the meeting place for high society and international dignitaries for over a century. Situated on King's Walk, Warsaw's most fashionable street, and overlooking the Presidential Palace, the hotel is just a few minutes on foot from the historic Old Town, the Royal Castle and the National Theater.

The art nouveau façade welcomes guests in grand style and inside guests will find the highly regarded Marconi Restaurant along with the famous Viennese-style Café Bristol. An indoor pool and fitness center add to the long list of guest amenities. As this is a historic hotel, guest rooms vary widely in size and layout. All guest rooms are individually designed and some offer majestic high ceilings, French doors and balconies. All rooms feature satellite television, iPod docking station, complimentary WiFi and evening turndown service.

Executive Room: These spacious (from 322 to 450 square feet!), very comfortable rooms are our top choice for most guests. All rooms feature a choice of one king or two twin beds as well as a comfortable sitting area. Rooms are overlooking Warsaw's most fashionable street - the historical "King's Walk," the park, or overlook the quiet inner courtyard.

Krakow Three (3) nights in a Deluxe Room at Copernicus Krakow; Tax and Breakfast included daily.

The Hotel Copernicus is located just steps from the main attraction of Krakow, Wawel Royal Castle and on the oldest street of the city: Kanonicza Street. Believe it or not, Nicolaus Copernicus was once a guest in this house and its ancient history dates to the very early days of the city. It is in Old Town, but a few minutes on foot from Old Town Square, which gives it a quiet and peaceful location.

The building itself is one of the most interesting Medieval residential monuments of the city. With just 29 elegantly furnished rooms and suites, the Copernicus is one of the leading hotels of the city. All rooms have dark wood furnishings and parquet flooring. Fully air-conditioned, with satellite television, internet connections, an elevator and even Jacuzzis in some rooms, this is our favorite hotel in Krakow.

Deluxe Room: These rooms are the same size as the starting category, at approximately 280 square feet. Views are of the historic Kanonicza Street. Bathrooms are small and feature a power shower, but no tub.

Meals No meals included, other than breakfast as described above. Your final documents will include our top recommendations. Your guides will recommend restaurants that fit your exact needs daily.

Services Private vehicle, driver and guide at your service as described. The timing for each day is noted in your program. Exeter International’s local offices are available for your assistance 24 hours per day while you are traveling. Our local staff may also assist you with restaurant reservations and purchasing of additional theater and museum tickets at your request.

Transportation Transportation is included in the program as noted. Timing for each day is noted in your program.

Guides Hand chosen for their knowledge on local history, art & architecture. Guides are at your disposal as noted in your itinerary.

Tickets All entrance tickets as described in the program.

January – March Less $200 per person (total for 3 nights)

July & August; From $25 per person (total for 3 nights) November

April – June; September & From $125 per person (total for 3 nights) October; December

The Raffles Warsaw is in one of the most historic buildings in the city, the former Hotel Europejski. This new incarnation of this landmark hotel is the top luxury hotel in Poland and features contemporary décor tied to the history of the city. It has a perfect location on Warsaw’s Royal Route, with just a short walk to Old Town and to some of the best shops and restaurants in Warsaw.

The hotel features a luxurious spa with private treatment rooms, sauna and steam room, experience showers and an ice fountain. The well-equipped fitness center offers 24-hour access. There is a fine dining restaurant as well as a reinterpretation of a historic patisserie, a humidor and the famous Raffles Long Bar.

There are just 106 rooms and suites and they are some of the largest in the city. All of them feature bespoke furniture and carefully curated art from the Hotel Europejski collection. Décor is inspired by art deco and all rooms offer a small library area, in the original spirit of Raffles. All rooms offer complimentary tea and coffee facilities and Raffles 24-hour Butler Service.

Deluxe Room: These spacious rooms average almost 500 square feet of space. They offer a small library area with a hand-chosen book collection. Bathrooms are marble-clad and feature a separate tub and shower. Bedding is one king.

January – March Less $75 per person (total for 3 nights)

July & August; From $125 per person (total for 3 nights) November April – June; September & From $75 per person (total for 3 nights) October; December

The Sheraton is ideally located near on the bank of the River with stunning views of both. It is just a 10-minute walk to the famous and Old Town. It’s the only hotel of an international luxury standard in Krakow.

The hotel offers 233 guestrooms and suites, all comfortably appointed. The hotel has an all-day dining restaurant, lobby lounge & café plus a lively bar & pub. The hotel also includes an indoor pool, fully equipped fitness facility, lobby shop and parking.

All rooms feature classic décor and a bathroom with a tub/shower combination. Club Level rooms and higher gain access to a small Club Lounge, featuring continuous food and beverage service throughout the day. All Exeter guests receive complimentary WiFi and a special welcome amenity.

Deluxe Rooms: These rooms feature approximately 300 square feet of space and the same amenities as Classic Rooms. They have either one king or two twin beds. The highlight of this room category is the beautiful view of the Vistula River, which runs in front of the hotel. Some of these rooms also have views of Wawel Castle.

Exeter International Travel Information BAGGAGE The vehicles reserved for your itinerary can accommodate up to two medium-sized suitcases per person. If you intend to travel with additional luggage, please advise your travel consultant so appropriate arrangements may be made. In general, we schedule a sedan for parties of two, a minivan for parties of three to four and a minibus for parties of five or more.

SIGHTSEEING Sightseeing arrangements have been made with your special interests in mind. Your drivers and guides are at your disposal as indicated in the itinerary. Within those time and mileage guidelines, you are free to modify your program as you please. Should you require additional time or mileage, the costs will be quoted on request and may be paid for locally in the local currency or U.S. Dollars.

Every effort has been made to confirm that scheduled sightseeing venues will be open at the time you plan to visit them. However, individual estates, museums, gardens and other points of interest can change their hours of operation at short notice. In the event that a particular attraction is closed on the day or time of your visit, your guide will offer alternative arrangements or rearrange your sightseeing to accommodate these unexpected events.

OPTIONAL EXPENSES Charges for extra meals, transport, sightseeing services or other optional additions to your established itinerary are your responsibility and must be paid locally in the local currency.

GRATUITIES Gratuities are not included in your tour price and are at your own discretion. Please see your final documents for tipping suggestions.

DINING WITH YOUR GUIDE On days when dinner and lunch costs have not been included in your itinerary (or in your tour cost), you may, at your discretion, choose to invite your guide to dine with your party. You are under no obligation to do so but, if you do extend such an invitation, the guide is your guest and you will be responsible for the cost of his/her meal.

REFUNDS We regret that refunds cannot be issued for arrangements confirmed on your itinerary but unused once your tour has begun.

INSURANCE Exeter International strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment. You will find insurance costs noted on your invoice and insurance coverage information in your original booking packet.

PRICES AND ARRANGEMENTS The tour price includes planning, handling and operational charges. Rates are quoted in US Dollars on the current rate of exchange and tariff as of 2020. Exeter International reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets.

Devaluation of a foreign currency will be weighed against any tariff increases imposed. Exeter International does not breakdown costs involved in any Small Group or Individual Travel Program.

All arrangements are subject to availability and modification if necessary. Prices are subject to change if necessary until paid in full.

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