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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.

Gdansk, or , 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 . While Gdansk was mostly German before WWII, the Poles expelled all remaining Germans 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.

Arrival Transfer

Radisson Hotel & Suites

Begin this morning with an exploration of Gdansk. Your guide will take you on Gdansk’s Royal Route. Around every corner of 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 sculpture. 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.

Afterward, your driver will meet you for the one-hour drive to Sztutowo for a visit to the remains of Stutthof Concentration Camp. This camp was the first built by the Nazi regime that was outside of and was used mostly for political dissidents rather than Jews and most of the early victims were non-Jewish Poles from Gdansk and Pomorze region.

In 1942, this became a “regular” concentration camp for Polish and Jews also from other regions of occupied countries. In June 1944 it became a part of Nazi "Endloesung" project "the final solution of the Jewish problem". In this way it became a camp of mass-extermination. Within the 5 years of its existence, Stutthof grew from a small camp 3500 prisoners (in 1940) to 57 000 prisoners (in 1944). It was a place where 110 000 people were kept from 28 countries and over 30 nationalities. The most of them - 65 000 died. In museum you can watch a documentary film about the camp. Most of the camp was razed to the ground when Nazis fled, but today there is a memorial building and blocks commemorating the original barracks.

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

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

Radisson Hotel & Suites

This morning meet your guide in your hotel lobby. 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 timeline 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 Wall.

Afterward head to . This is a complex of Cistercian abbey buildings and the highlight is the cathedral. 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.

Continue back to Gdansk where you will also see the extensive WWII Museum. September 1, 1939 was the date that WWII began, and it started right here with shots fired over . 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.

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

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 . 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, Renaissance 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 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.

Afterward, begin your exploration of Warsaw’s Jewish history. 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 , the only one of the ghetto’s three 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.

Today you can visit the Jewish Historical Institute, near the site of the former Great Synagogue. It stands on the site of the prewar Judaic Library, and is part museum, part library and research archive. The permanent exhibition here, “What were were unable to shout out to the world” is a moving look at authentic writings of the Ringelblum Archive. This is a unique collection of documents that are one of the world’s most significant testimonies about the extermination of Polish Jews.

The Jewish Cemetery, established in 1806, is one of the very few Jewish cemeteries still in use in Poland today. Scattered among the plots are the graves of eminent Polish Jews. Also worth seeking out is a powerful sculpted monument to Janusz Korczak, founder of the prewar orphanage.

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 to explore more of Warsaw’s Jewish and WWII history.

Exeter International Extraordinary Experience This morning you have a private tour of the former villa of Jan Zabinski in the Warsaw Zoo. Dr. Zabinski was the director of the Warsaw Zoo before and during WWII. Upon the creation of the Warsaw Ghetto, Dr. Zabinski and his wife started hiding Jews in his villa and, unbelievably, in the Zoo itself. This was documented in Diane Akerman’s excellent book, The Zookeeper’s Wife.

Afterwards, you’ll have time for a short drive through of the district, where the zoo is located. This area of the city wasn’t destroyed during WWII and it retains much of Warsaw’s original architecture. Today it’s slowly gentrifying into a hip district of galleries, contemporary street art, modern design and more. We love a stop at the quirky Neon Museum. Located in the Soho Factory, you will also find art studios, restaurants and this small private museum that allows you to look back in time. Here you will find over 200 neon signs that date back to the communist era and were designed by renowned graphic designers, artists and architects.

You will have ample 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 . Rather, it focuses on the development of Jewish life and community.

Vehicle, Driver & Guide (8 Hours)

Bristol Warsaw

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.

This afternoon, 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.

Vehicle, Driver & Guide (4 Hours); Station Transfers with Assistants

Unicus Palace

Today your guide will introduce you to Krakow’s Old Town. The Gothic houses of the 13th-century burgesses 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 gargoyles. Its commercial traditions are perpetuated by a covered market, which bustles with tourists and street sellers at almost every time of the year. If time allows, you can also stroll towards the beautiful Florian Gate, built around 1300 on one of the streets laid out according to the town plan of 1257.

Afterwards, continue on foot to Krakow’s former Jewish district, Kazimierz, to visit its most important Jewish heritage sights and to see the lively revitalization of the former ghetto. Step in the Old Synagogue, dating back from the 16th Century. You may also have a visit to the Remuh Synagogue and cemetery. The small Renaissance-style synagogue was built in the 16th Century and is one of the two that are still in use. Just behind the Remuh Synagogue, you will visit one of the most important Jewish cemeteries in Europe, which, although badly damaged during the Second World War, still holds some old tombstones. This whole area was immortalized by Spielberg’s film Schindler’s List and has many shops and kosher restaurants with live traditional Jewish music.

Today you may also wish to visit the Galicia Jewish Museum, located a few minutes away from the Old Synagogue in Krakow’s Jewish Quarter. Housed in a former Jewish factory, it is dedicated not to just the death, but the life that the Jews lead in Galicia, today’s Malopolska region of Poland, which includes the city of Krakow. The permanent photographic exhibit on display shows the traces of Jewish memory that continue to linger in this region from the lives they lead prior to the Holocaust.

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, Pope 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 $6300

For two (2) guests traveling July & August From together $6950 April – June; From September & October $6425

January – March From November & December $4125 From July & August For Four (4) guests traveling $4325 together April – June; From September & October $4250

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 Unicus Palace Krakow; Tax and Breakfast included daily.

This luxury boutique hotel has an enviable location just steps from Krakow’s Old Town market square. It combines modern design and style in the intimate atmosphere of a historical tenement house.

The hotel features 60 rooms, all with plush and contemporary furnishings. You will also find a well-equipped fitness center and gorgeous swimming pool and salt cave. The hotel offers two dining venues for your enjoyment.

All guest rooms offer air conditioning, tea and coffee-making facilities, and complementary Wi-Fi. Views are either of the hotel’s interior courtyard or surrounding buildings of Krakow. Bathrooms generally feature a stand-alone shower, although some rooms also have tubs.

Deluxe Room: This is the recommended starting category for Exeter guests. Rooms offer just under 300 square feet of space and a small sitting area. These rooms offer the choice of one king, one queen, or two twin beds.

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 $50 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 . 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 Wawel Castle on the bank of the River with stunning views of both. It is just a 10-minute walk to the famous Market Square 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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