Poland historic hotels 2018

Poland Historic Hotels Catalog 2018

15 routes 27 separate hotels in castles, palaces and manors

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Introduction

The catalogue that we would like to share with you, is a set of travel packages offered in Poland – stays in polish finest historic hotels: castles, palaces, manor houses, post-industrial buildings…

We have designed a unique set of holiday proposals. They are unique, because they consist of undiscovered tourism destinations offering various tourist attractions. However, the most important thing is that, you will be able to feel the true polish hospitality and discover polish heritage within unusual historic buildings and interiors – all of them were renovated and now they are offering high quality tourist service. Some of them became even luxury hotels.

It is difficult to state, which part of our offer is the most attractive.

We believe that regional attractions, breath-taking views, unique tourist accommodation and polish heritage are equally important and they are mutually reinforcing. Thus, we would like to invite you to Poland and we promise you to make your stay exceptional and memorable.

Poland Anno Domini 2018 is trendy and arouses interest. It is not a coincidence that Lonely Planet during the last WTM in London, announced that The Lonely Planet’s readers pointed out Poland among other countries, as a destination that they would like to visit the most in upcoming years. And this is not the only ranking encouraging to visit Poland However, there are many other reasons that make Poland worth visiting, here are just a few of them: the unique, polish landscape – from Baltic sandy and wide beaches, through the Masurian and Pomeranian lakes up to the rocky Tatra Mountains. This are the most natural regions in Europe – the last on the continent - Białowieża Forest and the Vistula River, which still flows in its natural bed, from its source up to its mouth. The panoramic view from Vistula’s riverbanks over modern 250m height skyscrapers in Warsaw is almost symbolic. Within polish territory there are many historic and splendid cities – just to name a few acknowledged by the UNESCO: Cracow, Warsaw, Toruń, Gdańsk. There is a plenitude of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance monuments, which are a part of European Cultural Routes. There are numerous National Parks, which preserves natural environment, many historic wooden churches and Orthodox churches, Second World War’s forts and fortifications and post-industrial monuments f. ex. Bóbrka the first oil mine in the world in Subcarpathia region. There are also many traces of presence of Jews and other nationalities, for whom Poland since 14th century have been the most open and friendly country in Europe.

In order to fully understand why Poland arouses high dose of interests among travellers, it is essential to mention two more issues.

In recent years, Poland have been through so-called political transformation and successfully joined EU – inflow of funds and new investments enhanced social activity on a large scale. In a nutshell, cities and towns in Poland have been always historic and interesting. Unfortunately, as a result of wars and post-war times, this towns and cities were much neglected and not attractive for potential travellers. The same it is for Polish landscapes, which have been always magnificent, but access to this places were limited due to lack of adequate road infrastructure – even travels between major cities were long lasting and uncomfortable. However, today

Krzysztof Kaniewski

Poland looks different. Nowadays, Poland is a country with elegant cities, towns, villages with good road infrastructure – network of express highways and roads were built and quality of local roads were improved in recent years. Moreover, major cities are now connected by high-speed train called Pendolino and Poland has a dense network of international airports.

Poland has been always perceived by foreign tourists as a safe country and polish inhabitants are known from their kindness among travellers – the kindness and generous hospitality offered by Poles have been the most valuable experience for foreign tourists since decades. And it is still the same. Moreover, prices in Poland are competitive. The standard and quality of the service in hotels, restaurants is often at the highest level. Therefore, the price is a great polish asset – a very concrete incentive for any tourists willing to spend holidays in Poland.

Historic Hotels are finest example of outstanding, value-laden holidays in unique, Polish destinations in the context of price, quality of service and tourist attractions. In this catalogue we would like to share with you precisely selected package holidays in Poland and encourage you to take advantage of them.

All our partners and those who entrusted our vision, benefited from it. For foreign travel agency we negotiated prices for accommodation packages and we designed “Fly & Drive” package holiday. It will be our pleasure to create a unique offer based on your personal interests – holiday stay or sightseeing route.

And hotels in palaces, castles, manors… are always ready to treat you in manner of traditional Polish hospitality with exquisite, traditional cuisine.

We are at your disposal – discover Poland with our support.

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Bursztynowy Pałac

Local Attractions • SPA and swimming pool • Wedding and honeymoon parties • Family holidays • Hunting • Nordic walking

Nearby Attractions Baltic See – a sandy beach Koszalin – St. Mary,s gothic cathedral from 1333, Old Town and brick gothic town walls pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koszalin

Where it is and how to get there

Darłowo (45 km.) , a historic town containing the 14th-century castle of the dukes of Pomerania, built by Eric I, later king of Denmark, Sweden and Norway zamekdarlowo.pl

Bursztynowy Palace is located about 10 km. from local capital town Koszalin and about 20 km. from Baltic See. Koszalin have a good direct train connection with Gdańsk (170 km.) and Szczecin (120 km.). And through Szczecin to Berlin with couple trains daily. Or from Gernany by bus www.interglobus.pl Same distance as by train are to Lech Walęsa Airport in Gdańsk and airport Golenów – Szczecin. Gate to Scandinawia is Świnoujście (about 110 km. from palace) and ferry to Ystad (Sweden).

Best way to get to Strzekęcino from Koszalin train station is taxi.

Bursztynowy Pałac is a palace complex consisting of three facilities:Bursztynowy Palace, Biały Palace and Hunting Residence, each one of them is fit into the natural hilly postglacial areas of Western Pomerania and is surrounded by a beautiful park, the lake and terraced gardens. Some of the historic trees remembers the seventeenth and eighteenth century, when the the entire property belonged to the Knights family known as von Wolde family.

The current main romantic palace with neo-renaissance attributes was built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. There is one interesting story worth mentioning, around the year 1900, owner of the Strzekęcino founded an experimental production of potatoes and their seeds beside the palace, which has been one of the leading institutes not only in Pomerania and Germany, but also throughout Europe.

After World War II, Biały Palace became the headquarters of the Soviet Marshal known as Żukow.

Today at the complex we can find luxurious hotel and spa, which due to the proximity of the forests rich in small and big game, are visited often by foreign hunters.

Offer for prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from: 6 nights HB 290 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

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Lidzbark Warmiński Hotel Krasicki**** Welcome to the greatest hotel, winner of the „Project and Desing” category in the International Best Hotel Awards competition.

Hotel Krasicki is situated in the heart of Lidzbark Warmiński, the town called by many the pearl of Warmia or North Venice. With two rivers nearby – Łyna and Symsarna – it is the historical ward of the Bishops of the Warmia’s residence – one of the most beautiful gothic castles in Poland.

From centuries the well-known figures, such as Nicolaus Copernicus, Sigismund III Vasa, Napoleon Bonaparte, Paul I of Russia, Charles XII and of course our magnificent patron Ignacy Krasicki, held debates and were guests in this castle. Today we invite you to continue this tradition.

Bishop Krasicki was a well-known poet and his talent in cooking is our inspiration to this day. That is why our main attribute is gastronomy. Only in hotel Krasicki you will be amazed by our numerous tastings, theme evenings and more.

If you truly like wellness, then we recommend you our swimming pool, jacuzzi, fitness and saunas, apart from that our SPA will certainly help you relax.

The astronomical observatory and the library are our other propositions to spend enjoyable time in our hotel. Have you seen the meteorite which had fallen near the Russian city Chelyabinsk? If not – you can see it in our hotel. We also have our own haven in which you can go to a voyage on a gondola along the beautiful Łyna River. We also recommend the cycle path – our hotel is an important stop in a famous Green Velo trail, the longest cycle path in the eastern Europe.

Where it is and how to get there The hotel is near: Warsaw 260km; Gdańsk 155km

Offer prices for person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from: 6 nights HB 300 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commision)

Local Attractions

Nearby Attractions

•family holidays •wedding reception •SPA and wellness •guided tour on our hotel and castle •gondola voyage •kayaking •evening’s dancings • meetings with an astronomer and stargazing •library with precious historical books • the castle of the Bishops of the Warmia •Warmian Thermal Baths •cycle paths

Olsztyn – the capital of Warmia-Masuria Province, full of monuments – 45km Stoczek Klasztorny – a historic monastery from XVII century – 12km Wolf’s Lair – one of the Hitler’s headquarters during the World War II – 75km Frombork – the town in which Nicolaus Copernicus worked for 33 years and also died – 75km Gietrzwałd – Marian shrine where the revelations took place – 71km Malbork – the old capital of the country of the Teutonic Order – 121km Grunwald – the place of the most epic and famous battle in the Middle Ages – 108km

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Hotel Spichrz Borcz

Hotel Spichrz constitutes a perfect combination of the 16th century park, manor house and grange - all seasoned with modernity. The special climate and charm of this estate, along with its Kashubian spirit, make it extremely popular among guests who like to come here both for business and pleasure. It’s one of a precious few spots in Kashubia perfectly prepared to organize different family reunions, on the one hand, such as weddings, communions, baptism parties, and other occasional celebrations, and on the other hand, professional business meetings, e.g. conferences, training courses, banquets, integration events. Of course, you can also come here to rest or spend your vacation. The three star hotel offers comfortable accommodation, luxurious interiors, a wine bar, and a restaurant serving exquisite traditional Kashubian dishes. The hotel’s duck and fish dishes are particularly worth mentioning.

Where it is and how to get there Hotel Spichrz is located in a scenic Kashubian setting in Borcz, close to Gdansk. The hotel facility was erected on the foundations of a park-manor house complex near Szymbark. You can reach Hotel Spichrz , hitting the national route 20 running from Żukowa to Kościerzyna. One of the numerous advantages of the location is an easy and quick access from the Lech Walesa Airport (Gdansk): approx. 30 minutes.

Local Attractions • Wine bar • Plumage and fluff factory - visits can be arranged • Kashubian cuisine • Conferences, banquets, training courses, • Family reunions • Family holidays, business stays

Nearby Attractions

Offer for

Stone circles in Babi Dół kamienne.org.pl/index.php/14-przewodnik/159-babi-dol-borcz

prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from:

Wieżyca – beauty spot – 13 km Kashubian Museum in Kartuzy – 14 km muzeum-kaszubskie.gda.pl/en Upside down house in Szymbark – 15 km domdogorynogami.pl National Anthem Museum in Będomin – 25 km mng.gda.pl/oddzialy/muzeum-hymnu-narodowego

6 nights HB 250 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

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Biały Dwór “Bialy Dwór”, close to Kwidzyn, lies on a high eastbound embankment of the Vistula stream valley.

Throughout its long history (its architecture is composed of Gothic defensive elements), it belonged to the families of Ulkowski, Kretkowski, and Dziewanowski. The view from the manor house onto the Vistula valley is quite spectacular, especially at sunset.

The first floor of the manor house, featuring an elegant restaurant equipped with old and authentic furniture, is beautifully arranged.

The brick vaults in the cellars successfully combine historic architecture with the functionality of a bar.

Lately, the manor house has lined its pockets with a modern glass party pavilion for family and company parties.

Where it is and how to get there The “Bialy Dwór” hotel is situated in the Podzamcze village, 5 km north of Kwidzyn. When you are on Route 55, after passing Kwidzyn, turn left to the forest and go to “Bialy Dwór”.

The Lech Wałęsa international airport in Gdańsk is 90 km away.

Local Attractions

Offer for

• Family stays • Wedding parties • Christening parties

prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from:

Nearby Attractions Kwidzyn – historic Gothic city - castle, collegiate church – 5 km en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grudziadz Malbork – Teutonic castle (the largest of this sort in medieval Europe) – 30 km. zamek.malbork.pl Pelplin – Diocesan Museum with one of 8 preserved Guttenberg’s bibles – 35 km. muzeum.diecezja.org/ Grudziądz – historic city, garners on the Vistula – 35 km. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grudziadz

6 nights HB 250 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

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Karczemka Farm

Local Attractions • Hot baths on the lakeshore wellness, cosmetic therapy, massages • Outdoor gym • Rowboats, motorboats, bicycles for rent • Campfires • Polish and international cuisine • Antique store

Nearby Attractions Where it is and how to get there Karczemka Farm is located by the Elbląg Canal, 4 km from the exits of the S7 freeway connecting Gdańsk and Warsaw. There are 100 km to Gdańsk, and 250 km to Warsaw.

By car: S7 from Gdańsk (exit: Marzewo); S7 from Warsaw (exit: Małdyty).

By train: Warsaw-Gdańsk Pendolino InterCity from Gdańsk to Malbork, then a regular train to Olsztyn (station: Maldyty). If you arrange in advance, transportation to and from the airport will be provided.

=The 167 km Elbląg Canal, built between 1846 and 1886, connects the cities of Elbląg and Ostróda. Unique and globally famous shipways (boats “sail” on the grass) on the Elbląg Canal (Buczyniec Museum) - approx. 7 km zegluga.com.pl/ Sand Valley golf course - approx. 15 km sandvalley.pl/en/ The Johann Gottfried Herder Museum in the palace of the zu Dohne family in Morąg - approx. 16 km morag.muzeum.olsztyn.pl/1054,Muzeum-im-Johanna-Gottfrieda-Herdera-w-Moragu.html Frombork - the city of Copernicus approx. 60 km en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frombork Malbork - the largest medieval castle in Europe - approx. 80 km en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malbork_Castle Mennonite cemeteries in Żuławy approx. 40 km pomorskie.travel/Odkrywaj-Na_szlaku-Szlak_Mennonitow

Karczemka Farm is a compound of 19th century buildings located among charming surroundings by the Elbląg Canal. It features an old watermill, a fisherman’s house, and an elegant Italian style villa with a winery (rebuilt as a restaurant and pension). The Farm belonged to an estate in Budwity which had been owned by the Von Eben family. In the forests nearby, the emperor Wilhelm II, invited by the zu Dohne family, used to go hunting.

Karczemka Farm is a cozy pension with 10 boutique, luxurious suits. Surrounded by some atmospheric gardens and nature, it has a restaurant and a small SPA. The ambient is conducive to relaxation and makes the time go slower. You will certainly feel the charm of the days long gone.

Offer for prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from: 6 nights HB 270 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

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Manor House Sople

Where it is and how to get there Sople is part of West Mazury – region well known for its lakes and forests.

You can get there by train from Warsaw or Gdańsk through one stop in Iława station to Ostróda and continue trip by local bus (about 4 hrs trip from Warsaw and 2,5 hrs from Gdańsk). Or by car express road S7 from Warsaw (approx. 3 hrs) or Gdańsk from Walesa International Arport (1 hrs) – junction in Małdyty, and drive south road No 613 about 2 km. To Sople.

Nineteenth-century small manor house Sople, former property of landed gentry families von Reiche and Kahle, is located on the so-called West Mazury, just off the highway from Warsaw to Gdansk.

Easy road is undeniable advantage.

During the winter in 1923/1924, the property burned down and on its foundations a new one was, designed by the architect Professor Frick of Königsberg (Królewiec). This is the property that can be found today.

The Sople manor house is surrounded by 5 ha of the park with pond (and fish!), and just a few hundred meters away through the Masurian meadows and forest - is a gutter Ruda Woda lake.

Building, especially on the ground floor, due to old furniture and bric-à-brac preserved the unique atmosphere of Masurian manor house.

Manor House Sople has 23 rooms.

Local Attractions

Offer for

• Wedding and honeymoon parties • Family holidays • Bycycles for rent • Nordic walking

prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from:

Nearby Attractions Elbląg Canal - The 167 km Elbląg Canal, built between 1846 and 1886, connects the cities of Elbląg and Ostróda. Unique and globally famous shipways (boats “sail” on the grass) on the Elbląg Canal (Buczyniec Museum) - approx. 15 km zegluga.com.pl The Johann Gottfried Herder Museum in the palace of the zu Dohne family in Morąg - approx. 15 km morag.muzeum.olsztyn.pl/1054,Muzeum-im-Johanna-Gottfrieda-Herdera-w-Moragu.html Ostróda – capitol of West Mazury, teutonic gothic castle and nuseum muzeumwostrodzie.pl/pl/ zamek-w-ostrodzie Sudwa / Tannenberg – where the largest battle of World War I, between Prussia and Russia, took place – former Mausoleum of Marshal Hindenburg 40 km. pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauzoleum_ Hindenburga

6 nights HB 250 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

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Pacółtowo Palace

The estate history goes back 700 years and relates to the Teutonic Order which had picked the place for setting up one of its outposts.

The passage of time let the estate develop, as it got famous for its cattle breeding. The crowning achievement of the work put in the venue is the palace built in 1794 and functioning today as a luxurious hotel. The cozy and warm interior is characterized, among other things, by 83 pastiches of Rembrandt’s paintings - such was the will of the present owner. You can choose from among 14 air-conditioned rooms and suits in the Palace and 11 rooms in the annex. The unique climate of the Palace makes it a perfect venue not only for you to rest or celebrate the most important moments of your life, but also to organize training courses, conferences and other business meetings, as well as cultural and artistic events. The concert hall houses a world class Steinway piano.

The Steak House restaurant offers beef dishes from French cattle - Charolaise and Limousine - whose sustainable production is carried out by the Palace. From early spring until late fall, the 400 piece herd grazes on the Palace meadows. These meadows, a 1000 hectare part of the Palace surroundings, make up Europe’s largest horseback riding terrains featuring high class horses from the estate’s own equestrian center.

Local Attractions

Offer for

• SPA • Inside pool with a cascade and counter current • Outside pool (25 m) • Turkish bath with aroma therapy and color therapy • Gym • Tennis court • Horseback riding • Landing strip for light airplanes • Wedding parties

prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from:

Nearby Attractions Grunwald Fields – where the largest medieval battle between Poland and Teutonic Order took place – 5 km. pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunwald_–_ Pole_Bitwy Sudwa / Tannenberg – where the largest battle of World War I, between Prussia and Russia, took place – former Mausoleum of Marshal Hindenburg 20 km. pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauzoleum_ Hindenburga Olsztynek – castle, open-air ethnographic museum dedicated to folk construction – 18 km. muzeumolsztynek.pl Ostróda – city by Drwęckie Lake, water sports center, Teutonic castle – 20 km. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostroda Elbląg Canal – 35 km. pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanal_Elblaski

Where it is and how to get there Pacółtowo Palace is located amidst the scenic hill landscape at the border of Dylewskie Hills.

You can get there from Warsaw, taking E77 (Warsaw - Gdańsk) do Rychnów, then hitting the national Route 542 to Działdowo, turning left in Gierzwałd in the direction of Pacółtowo (200 km).

If you arrive from Gdańsk, take E77 (Gdańsk - Warsaw), then the national Route 542 to Działdowo, and turn left in Gierzwałd in the direction of Pacółtowo (155 km).

If you arrive from Olsztyn, take the national Route 16 through Olsztynek to Rychnów, then the national Route 542 to Działdowo, and turn left in Gierzwałd in the direction of Pacoltowo (52 km).

6 nights HB 290 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

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Kaliszki Manor

Offer for

Local Attractions

prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from:

• Manorial cuisine • Cozy Spa & Wellness - treatment with silk, pearls and goat milk • Family holidays • Wedding parties • Honeymoon parties

6 nights HB 260 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

Nearby Attractions Masurian Lake District Roś Lake – 5 km., Śniardwy Lake – the largest Polish lake – 20 km.

Orthodox Monastery in Wojnowo – 30 km. mazury.info.pl/atrakcje/wojnowo Krutyń river, canoeing trips – 35 km. kajaki-krutynia.pl Mikołajki – fishermen’s village and sailing center - Marina – 40 km. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikolajki Ryn – Teutonic castle – 60 km. mazury.info.pl/atrakcje/ryn-zamek Gierłoż - “Wolf’s Lair” - Hitler’s headquarters – 80 km. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf%27s_Lair

Kaliszki Manor is a family venture undertaken by a married couple from Warsaw, antiquity enthusiasts who have invested their own cash in a ruined 19th century palace and overhauled the whole interior of the palace. As a result, you will see an exceptional venue combining Italian spirit, French sophistication, and Polish hospitality. Kaliszki Manor will provide you with exclusive and comfortable rest in an unforgettable place. The new owners wanted the manor house to give the impression of a regular residence. They made sure the antique interior would not lose any of its family warmth, making every effort to retain the feeling of comfort flavored with a grain of sophistication. The manor house is surrounded by a multi hectare park featuring atmospheric paths and a pond.

Where it is and how to get there By car from Warsaw: hit the S8 freeway (direction: Białystok) to Ostrów Mazowiecka, turn north on Route 677 to Łomża, then take 61 in the direction of Augustów. In Szczucin turn left (to the west) and hit Route 58 to Kaliszki.

Distance to cover: 190 km.

From Olsztyn: hit 53 to Szczytno, then exit into 58 to Kaliszki (approx. 115 km).

Nearest international airport: Szymany – 80 km.

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Mierzęcin Palace Wellness & Wine Resort

Mierzęcin Palace Wellness & Wine Resort is a modernized old elegant estate featuring a palace, stables, and a distillery. It was rebuilt between 1999 and 2001 and transformed into a holiday resort. The Mierzęcin estate itself dates back to the Medieval Ages.

It later belonged to the von Kamme, von Sydow, and von Waldov families (Max von Sydow, a famous actor, is one of the family members) who provided in the years 1861-1863 to the palace its final neo-Gothic character.

These days, the estate offers its 86 rooms in the palace and stables.

It has its own third largest in Poland winery (Mierzęcin wines are much appreciated) and a unique Grape Spa (referring to grapes and wines) with a beautiful pool inside. In the Resort, you will also find a stable with horses, a bowling alley, many sports terrains (kayaks, bikes, ...), and a lake with its own shoreline and a mini beach.

Where it is and how to get there Mierzęcin Palace is located about 110 km. from German – Poland border in Kostrzyń (road No 22) and about 200 km. from Berlin. Distance from Poznań and from Szczecin – about 120 km.

From Warsaw about 450 km. There is a local Mierzęcin train station, stopping all regional trains on a line between Poznań and Szczecin.

Closest international airport – Ławica Airport Poznań.

Local Attractions

Offer for

• Wine SPA • Horseback riding • Polish and international cuisine winners of numerous national and international culinary competitions • Wedding and honeymoon parties • Family holidays

prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from:

Nearby Attractions Drawieński National Park and old 19th c. hydroelectric power plants in local rivers - 20 km dpn.pl/ Strzelce Krajeńskie – historic Gothic city, the place of birth of famous artists and scientists - 20 km pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strzelce_Krajenskie Warta Estuary National Park (Park Narodowy „Ujście Warty”), a waterfowl sanctuary, bird observation in Warta backwaters - 65 km pnujsciewarty.gov.pl

6 nights HB 300 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission) Special Offer Week stay – enjoy the Polish cuisine of palaces and mansions.

For each evening, the chef will prepare a different set of typical Polish sophisticated dishes.

Why don’t you try things like pierogi, bigos, Polish style pikeperch, wild boar, meat-stuffed cabbage, or żurek?

The offer includes: 6 overnight stays, 6 buffet breakfasts, 6 sophisticated dinners with a glass of Mierzęcin wine Package price – 250¤ per person

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Wiejce Palace

Local Attractions • Pine wood sauna • Saunas and hot tube • Wedding and honeymoon parties • Family holidays • Stable • Warta river • Hunting

Nearby Attractions Strzelce Krajeńskie – historic Gothic city, the place of birth of famous artists and scientists - 35 km. pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Strzelce_Krajenskie Sierakowski Landscape Park – Natura 2000. Typical post-glacial Polish landcape with a hill, lakes and forest – 15 km. pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierakowski_ Park_Krajobrazowy

The Eclectic ‚Kwileccy Palace’ was built in years 1850 - 1855 on the foundations of a different manor which has changed owners very often in its rich history. The property was expanded in the 1930s by Oberleutnant Alexander von Benninngsen.

The palace was enlarged by the lateral avant-corps, the façade was also standardized at the this and the interiors have been given new functions. The property consists of a number of halls and stylish rooms which are available for individual guests and groups. The complex of buildings is located on the edge of the Notecka forest, in the oxbow of Warta river, making it the ideal place to rest in the bosom of nature.

The palace, manor and Gardener’s House has 140 accommodation places in Apartments, Superior rooms and Standard rooms. The unique interior of the Palace provides its guests with an unique atmosphere, making your stay an unforgettable experience.

The hotel specializes in organizing trainings, conferences and business meetings.

Many years of experience guarantee the organization of weddings and parties is always at the highest level. The property is also a great destination for families. The palace has its own marina, which makes it possible to organize a water trip and mooring sailing boats.

Where it is and how to get there Distance from Poznań – 85 km by road Nr 92 to Pniewy and 24 to Gorzyń.

Turn right in Gorzyń to North direction to Międzychód, passing Warta river and turn left to road No 199 to Wiejce.

Distance from Szczecin – 130 km by express road S3 to Skwierzyna and road No 199 to Wiejce.

Distance from Berlin – 155 km by A2 to Jordanowo exit, turn North S3 to Skwierzyna nad road No 199 to Wiejce.

Offer for prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from: 6 nights HB 280 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

Międzyrzecki Rejon Umocnień MRU Festung im Oder-Warthe-Bogen, the most advanced German military fortifications used by the Nazis in World War II, located between the Odra and Warta rivers pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mi%C4%99 dzyrzecki_Rejon_Umocniony

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Modlin Royal Hotel****

A thoroughly unique place just 1 km from the Warsaw-Modlin international airport and 30 km from Warsaw. The hotel is situated in an exceptionally historical place, on the grounds of the Modlin fortress which is one of the most famous military buildings in Poland. The construction of the fortress was initiated in 1806 by emperor Napoleon I. Later, it was expanded by Russians. Today, it is a valuable military architecture monument, the largest of its kind in Poland and one of the biggest in Europe.

The hotel building is an excellent example of how military facilities may be adapted to new needs. The hotel is located in a historic building which used to house a garrison laundry of the Modlin fortress. The object are under stricty low of conserwatory govement administration.

Royal Hotel is synonymous with high service standards, exquisite cuisine, friendly and intimate climate - by far from tumultuous Warsaw. It offers luxurious rooms, air conditioned restaurants and conference and training rooms, a bar, and free Wi-Fi in the whole facility. You can also count on a bonus: a dramatic view, especially at sunset, onto the Vistula river from the hotel’s terrace.

Local Attractions • Shuttle bus to Modlin airport • Free parking • Bike rental • Nordic walking • Billard, table tennis, gym • Barbecue and bonfires • Soccer, basket ball and volley ball pitches • Kids’ playground and ponies

Nearby Attractions Modlin fortress - located at the confluence of Vistula and Narew rivers, it makes up a well developed compound of revetments featuring some elements of French, Russian and Polish reinforcements. You can visit it on your own or with a guide. There are different thematic routes, also for the kids, for example Baśka Murmańska’s trail. twierdzamodlin.pl baskamurmanska.pl September Campaign and Modlin Fortress Museum Historic railway station in Modlin – 3 km.

Kampinoski National Park - nature complex allowing for hiking trips, bike trips, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding. kampinoski-pn.gov.pl Canoeing trips on Wkra kajaki-wkra.com

Where it is and how to get there Royal Hotel is situated close to the S7 freeway (Warsaw - Gdańsk), about 30 km from Warsaw, 1 km from the airport in Modlin. Distance to the A4 freeway (in the direction of Poznań and Berlin): approx. 40 km. Distance to the Modlin railway station (trains from Warsaw to Gdańsk): approx. 3 km.

There are public transport stops near the fortress, which you can use to get directly to Warsaw. One of those stops is just 200 meters from the Hotel.

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Janów Podlaski Bishop’s Castle Bishop’s Castle in Janow Podlaski dating back to the 15th century is a four-star Conference and Leisure Centre. The complex of 40 hectares consists of renovated Castle, a SPA facility situated in the carriage horse stables, historical ponds, Residential Castle Boroughs, whose architecture alludes to farm architecture and the Janow stables. All the buildings are connected with an underground hall. The facility has 199 rooms and apartments with a total of 440 beds. The Castle offers 79 rooms, including several apartments in the original historical interiors facilities renovated in the 18th century style. In the Residential Castle Boroughs 4 two-level terraced modules were constructed comprising forty segments. In each module are 3 bedrooms with private bathrooms and a common living room with dining area and kitchenette. In the Castle there is a modern Conference Centre with the area of over 2000 m2 with the largest conference room of 780 m2. The hotel restaurant offers a combination of international cuisine with flavors inspired by the local culinary tradition, so you can enjoy gourmet dishes of world and regional cuisine. Janow Podlaski is a beautiful village located in the Bug Gorge Podlasie Landscape Park.

Offer for

Local Attractions

prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from:

• SPA - Dr Irena Eris Beauty Partner • Wellness Zone with pool, jaccuzzi and sauna area • Mini gym • Playground • Tennis courts • The green areas around the hotel • Weddings and honeymoon • Family holidays

6 nights HB 300 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

Nearby Attractions Arabian Horses Stud in Wygoda, on the border with Janow Podlaski - a trademark for lovers and experts of horses http://skjanow.pl/ Bug Gorge Podlasie Landscape Park - with unique in Europe, unregulated river Bug, numerous reserves, natural monuments, endemic species of plants and animals https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Park_Krajobrazowy_Podlaski_ Prze%C5%82om_Bugu Nature Reserve Zabuże - landscape of diverse relief, erratic stones, deep gorges and the oldest of old-growth oak-pine, which dates back 150 years https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rezerwat_przyrody_Zabu%C5%BCe St. Mountain Grabarka - the most important Orthodox sanctuary in the whole country, famous for its many healings http://www.grabarka.pl/

Where it is and how to get there To the border with Belarus / Terespol it is 30 km away. The largest cities with international airports: Warsaw (160 km) and Lublin (140 km). Arrival by train from Krakow and Warsaw to Biala Podlaska (20 km from the Bishop’s Castle) - PKP Intercity. Arrival by bus from Warsaw (through Siedlce) - Polish Bus and Service Garden. From Biala Podlaska to Janow Podlaski arrival by bus Garden Service or a private transfer organized by the hotel. By car: from Warsaw part of the A2 motorway towards of Terespol to Kałuszyn, then express road E30 to the Biala Podlaska and continue on the regional route 811 to Janow Podlaski. Arrival from Lublin national road 19, then in Międzyrzec Podlaski enter the express route E30 to the Biala Podlaska and continue on the regional route 811 to Janow Podlaski.

Arrival from Bialystok national road 19, then in Sarnaki enter the regional route 811 to Janow Podlaski.

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Wiechlice Palace

Palace Wiechlice a place with a rich history. The construction of the Palace and part of the manor, the family von Neumann completed in 1795. The palace was restored in 2009. and now it consists of: building of the Palace, where you will find dining rooms and luxury apartments; Oficyna building, where are also hotel rooms.

In the area is a banquet hall where we’re arrange special events such as weddings and conferences. Palace Wiechlice is also SPA & Wellness Centre offering exclusive treatments, swimming pool with saunas, Relax Room and fitness. Palace park attracts a charming pond, hectare vineyard and a beautiful garden. The family atmosphere, qualified staff and unique atmosphere ensure that your stay in Wiechlice will long be in your memory.

Local Attractions

Offer for

• Parking • Wellness zone (pool, saunas and gym) • Bike rental • Nordic Walking • Table tenis • Barbecue and bonfires • Beach volley ball pitch • Golf Driving Range • Kids playground • Vineyard

prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from: 6 nights HB 280 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

Nearby Attractions Military Airport Wiechlice: http://turystyka.e-mucha.info/szlaki-turystyczne/trasa/szprotawa-wiechlice-lotnisko-wojskowe/ Szprotawa City Museum: http://www.muzeumszprotawa.dbv.pl/ Museum of allied prisoners of war martyrdom in Żagań: http://www.muzeum.zagan.pl/ Manufactory in Bolesławiec: http://polish-pottery.com.pl/

Where it is and how to get there Wiechlice Palace is located about 3 km from the town of Szprotawa, 35km from highway A4 and 20km from the route S3. By driving the way DK297/12 in Szprotawa, you must turn left to road towards Niegosławice. Near the palace is located the bus station.

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Tłokinia Kościelna Tłokinia Palace

In the heart of beautiful Tłokinia Kościelna you can find the Restaurant Hotel Palace Tłokinia. Surrounded by the old trees of the park including 250 years old oaks you can taste the dishes characteristic for the Polish cuisine which show a new image of our culinary art and find the place to rest during trip. Tłokinia Palace is a residence of a noble family of Zofia and Ignacy Chrystowski, who erected this outstanding manor house. Entering the palace it is possible to feel the atmosphere of the past years and learn about the history. On the walls there are original photographs from the albums which belonged to the Chrystowski family. They present the first owners during important events as well as during everyday situations.

Palace Tlokinia Restaurant Hotel is a place not only for culinary meetings but also meetings during travelling. There are twenty-seven rooms of different standards for our guests. Every room is equipped with an LCD TV, Wi-Fi access, and a telephone. Among our rooms you can also find those which are friendly to our youngest Guests, and we may organize additional equipment such as: baby crib, bottle warmer, baby changing table, and more. Rooms are located in three buildings - palace, backhouse and granary. The culinary impression in Restaurant Palace Tłokinia enrich the atmosphere of the palace. The possibility to have a taste of only fresh and seasonal products allows for sampling unique flavours and aroma.

The kitchen of Palace Tłokinia Restaurant was rewarded several times on culinary competitions as well as in prestigious restaurant guide.

Offer for prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from: 6 nights HB 290 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

Where it is and how to get there Restaurant Hotel Palace Tłokinia is located in an adorable village Tłokinia Kościelna, on Kalisz highlands, 4 km from Kalisz - the oldest town in Poland.

Palace is also close to the unique area “Natura 200”, creating unique possibilities to trek or to cycle.

140 km to Poznań and Wrocław, 120 km to Łodź 311 km to Świecko boarder, 320 to Zgorzelec and 410 to Berlin, 420 to Drezno Poznań Ławica Airport – 160 km Wrocław Strachowice Airport - 170 km Łódź Reymont Airport - 116 km

Local Attractions • Excellent cusine recommended by: Gault and Millau Polska guide, Culinary Heritage certificate and Poland 1000 Best Restaurants guide • 6ha park • “Little Detective” outdoor game • Bonfire place • Possibility to rent bicycles

Nearby Attractions • Castle of Gołuchów mnp.art.pl/muzeum/oddzialy/ muzeum-zamek-w-goluchowie • Aquapark Kalisz • City Park in Kalisz kalisz.pl • Piast’s royal borough “Zawodzie” • Uniejów Thermal Spa termyuniejow.pl

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Uniejów Gniezno Archbishops’ Castle The first modest stone castle was erected in the years 1360–1365 on the former wooden fortifications destroyed by Teutonic knights in 1331. The construction was initiated by archbishop Jaroslaw Bogoryja Skotnicki. For a few centuries, the castle was an important asset of the Gniezno archdiocese. Not only did it serve as the archbishop’s seat, but also - due to its defensive character - it was a place for hiding diocesan treasures.

The final Gothic & Renaissance shape, resembling what you can see today, featuring some Baroque elements, was acquired thanks to numerous overhauls carried out by primates Jan Wężyk and Maciej Lubieński in the first half of the 17th century.

At present, the castle offers 6 suits and 15 rooms. In addition, guests may stay in a building adjacent to the castle. The whole facility is located in a park which comes very close to the Warta river in the east.

One of the most attractive features of the terrain are the recently discovered thermal waters based on which a large and modern SPA and swimming pool were built.

Where it is and how to get there Uniejów is part of Ziemia Łódzka in the province of Łódź, a region well known for its local customs and traditions.

You can get there from Warsaw, hitting A2 and going to the junction in Wartkowice. Then continue south on the routes 703 and 469. Distance from Warsaw: 180 km.

Access from Łódź through Route 72: approx. 60 km.

Nearest international airport: Łódź, Wladyslaw Reymont Airport: approx.

70 km. Fryderyk Chopin Airport in Warsaw: approx. 175 km.

Local Attractions

Offer for

• Spa – Termy Uniejowskie • Wedding and honeymoon parties • Family holidays • Festival of songs and dances of North American Indians

prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from:

Nearby Attractions Spycimierz – flower carpets – 3 km. pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spycimierz Roman Tum in Łęczyca – 35 km. pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolegiata_w_ Tumie Łódź – Art Nouveau post industrial city – 60 km. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Łódź Kalisz – historic city, the oldest in Poland – 60 km. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalisz

6 nights HB 260 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

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Łódź Hotel Tobaco

Offer for prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from: 6 nights HB 270 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

Where it is and how to get there One hundred kilometers south-west from Warsaw. Nearest internation airport Łódź - 6km. Chopin Airport Warsaw - 100km.

One of manufacturers of Łódź- Karol Kretschmer- created here a wool factory. Kopernika Street (in those days its name was Milscha Street) was a perfect place for creating modern spinning. Short way off, new train station- Łódź Kaliska- was occurring. Factory was increasing and, in the best days, there were more than 300 employees.

Kretschmer’s factory worked until I WW. After 1945 whole area has been converted into Tobacco and Cigarettes Factory (Fabryka Tytoniu i Papierosów) which has been working until the end XX century. Brands which was produced here were: Płaskie, Egipskie and Popularne. It was one of the biggest factories in Poland, known as Państwowy Monopol Państwowy (State Tobacco Monopoly).

Nowadays, modern buidling is a part of residential and commercial area- Tobaco Park.

Tobaco Hotel is boutique space in the centre of Łódź. Tobaco Hotel is combination of industrial architecture and energetic interior. As a piece of city’s history, our hotel is obligatory to visit while staying in Łódź!

Tobaco Hotel offers neatly designed rooms referring to industrial character of this space.

Tobaco is a perfect place to arrange your conference, business meetings, stay during business and private journeys.

Local Attractions • 115 cosy rooms; • Parking lot; • Free relax area (sauna and mini-gym); • Varied food and beverage offer, inspired by former cuisines of Łódź: polish, russian, german and jewish; • Diversified business offer

Nearby Attractions Museum of Art in Lodz Museum of Art in Lodz is one of the oldest museums of modern art in the world. Relationships with avant-garde museum date back to the turn of the 20s and 30s, when a group of radical artists of the „a.r.” group launched a campaign to collect for the Museum of the works of the most important artists of the time. msl.org.pl Museum Of Cinematography The aim of the museum is the collection, storage, preservation, development and sharing of cultural goods in the field of art and technology film, in particular: archival film equipment (including all inventions that directly

preceded cinema) ephemera film material objects associated with the establishment and operation of arts feature film, documentary, educational, animation, avant-garde, video and television, film programs, posters, stage design, video stills and memorabilia connected with the people of cinema. kinomuzeum.pl Piotrkowska Street Piotrkowska Street the main artery of Łódź, Poland, is one of the longest commercial thoroughfares in Europe, with a length of 4.9 km. It is one of the major tourist attractions of the city.

Only after 1990 was it revitalized step by step and changed into a kind of pedestrian precinct. It has a function similar to a market square of old towns in other cities. Nowadays the buildings, town-planning, institutions, restaurants, clubs and pubs situated next to this street, create its specific atmosphere, which is said to have a „cult” character reaching even outside of Łódź. turystyczna.lodz.pl/page/127,ulica-piotrkowska.html?id=5

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Podklasztorze

Where it is and how to get there Hotel Podklasztorze in Cistercian monastery is located within lowland Sulejowski Landscape Park in a quiet region. Distance by car from Łódż (road No 74 and A1 is about 50 km., from Warszawa – road No S8 about 145 km, Kraków – road No 91 and A1 about 190 km, Wroclaw – road No 74 and S8 about 210 km.

Closest railway station are located in Piotrków Trybunalski (10 km.), Władysław Reymont Łódź Airport (60 km.), Chopin Airport Warsaw (140 km.)

Hotel Podklasztorze is located in the Cistercian Abbey, full of secrets from the 12th century. The biggest highlighted of this area is the beautiful landscape of the Pilica river valley. This is the place where Prince Kazimierz Sprawiedliwy gave up Sulejów to Cistercian Abbey in 1176. He also built the church and monastery on the right bank of the Pilica river and later the fortifications and farm buildings in the area, where currently Hotel Podklasztorze is situated. Podklasztorze is one of the best preserved monuments of Cistercian buildings in Europe. It was awarded by the Regulation of the President of Poland as a historic monument. It represents historic times merged with the future. The Podklasztorze Hotel invites you to travel back in time to the XIIth century Cistercian Abbey... The localization of this majestic hotel, right over the blue river waters, in the middle of the ancient Pilicka Forests, makes this place the perfect destination for leisure and thrill-seeking travelers. The neighborhood of Lake Sulejowskie often convinces guests to stay longer for a leisure holiday combined with active recreation. Cycling, canoeing, sailing cruises or fishing trips are just some of the many attractions waiting for the hotel guests.

Local Attractions

Offer for

• wine bar • XII century Cistercian Abbey • Spa & Wellness • pool • sauna • table tennis • billiards • volleyball

prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from:

Nearby Attractions Piotrków Trybunalski – Old Town, water tower and historic railway station – 10 km.

Sulejowskie Lake and beach stables nature reserve BLUE SPRING – 17 km. skansenpilicy.pl/turystyka-w-regionie/ niebieskie-zrodla Pilica River - canoeing skansenpilicy.pl Nagórzyce Caves – 15 km. groty.skansenpilicy.pl

6 nights HB 260 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

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Manor House SPA – Odrowążów Palace

The name of the Odrowążów Palace in Chlewiska refers to the original owners of the Mazovian land - the Odrowąż and Chlewicki families. They were succeeded by the families of: Potkański, Sołtyk and Plater. All of them were very patriotic and engaged in the economic development of the estate, the farm, the city and its surroundings. It was upon a Platers’ initiative that the estate should not only be extended, but that there should also be a large steel plant in the neighborhood. Even today the plant enraptures tourists with its perfectly preserved historic equipment.

The palace itself, i.e. the central piece of the estate, dates back to the 19th century. It is one of the oldest and best preserved landowning mansions in Poland. Its architecture is characterized by some rampart elements and a traditional “broken” Polish roof. The today’s condition of the palace should be attributed to its current owners who have erected a luxurious hotel in Chlewiska, featuring many attractions (most of them spa-related).

The guests may stay in the so-called Plater’s Stables, as well as in the Castle Baths.

Local Attractions

Offer for

• Spa – Castle Baths (Termy Zamkowe) horseback riding • Polish and international cuisine winners of numerous national and international culinary competitions • Wedding and honeymoon parties

prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from: 6 nights HB 280 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

Nearby Attractions Chlewiska – parish church of St. Stanislav with preserved fragments of the first Gothic temple – 400 m. parafia-chlewiska.pl/ Chlewiska – historic steel plant, a collection of old cars and motorcycles – 800 m. chlewiska.pl/gallery/muzeum-techniki. html Szydłowiec – historic city with a Gothic church of St. Zygmunt, a Renaissance town hall, the Radziwiłłs’ Castle (today a museum of folk musical instruments), a Jewish cemetery – 12 km. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Szydlowiec Końskie – Małachowski Palace - 35 km., en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konskie Old Polish Industrial Zone (Staropolski Okręg Przemysłowy) – steelworks: Sełpia, Maleniec – 50 km. pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staropolski_ Okreg_Przemyslowy

Where it is and how to get there From Warsaw: approx. 135 km on the S7 freeway through Radom to Szydłowiec, then turn left onto the national Route 727 in the direction of Przysucha. You will arrive in Chlewiska after approx. 12 km.

Go by train from Warsaw to Radom, then take a bus to Szydłowiec and Chlewiska.

International airport: Chopin’s airport in Warsaw – 130 km.

Radom Airport – 30 km.

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Radom Hotel Nihil Novi The four-star Nihil Novi is a historic building, which is located in the heart of the city. His name is not accidental, because it is linked directly with the historical events that took place in Radom.

Where the constitution was signed with the name Nihil Novi. It remained in its historical form of hiding in a modern yet elegant interior. Great hospitality and friendly atmosphere make the hotel works in every situation. Our rooms are designed to meet the expectations of even the most demanding guests. Are characterized by attention to detail and unique design and functionality ensures perfect holiday. Modern facilities at the highest level ensure comfort during both work and leisure. In the evenings, the historic basements of the hotel are filled with the sounds of blues, jazz and

live music. The mysterious interior, complemented by atmospheric light luminaire encourage their guests to a moment of rest and relaxation after a long day. Comfy couches, a fire in the fireplace and the best vintages creates a unique atmosphere for meetings both - private and business We have four air-conditioned, multi-functional training – miting rooms that can accommodate from 10 to 100 people. Rooms have audiovisual equipment and wireless internet access. Atmospheric interiors, richly laden tables, friendly and professional staff will provide you with the organization of meetings at the highest level.

Where it is and how to get there Radom is located in south part of Masovia region, central Poland. Nihil Novi hotel and restaurant are located in old mansion on Time Square, just vis-a-vis Museum of Jacek Malczewski – famous Polish painter born (1854) in Radom.

Distance from Warsaw by car – express road No S7 is about 100 km, same by train. To Kraków (S7) about 200.

Radom have a small international airport, to Chopin Airport Warsaw is about 90 km.

Local Attractions

Offer for

• Polish and international cuisine • Radom town sightseeing tour • Family dinners • Wedding parties • Honeymoon parties • Conference room

prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from:

Nearby Attractions Jacek Malczewski Museum Orońsko – manor house, born place Polish artist Józef Brand. In manor today have place a Centrum of Polish Sculpture with a open air exposition in old park. - 15 km. muzeum.edu.pl Szydłowiec – historic city with a Gothic church of St. Zygmunt, a Renaissance town hall, the Radziwiłłs’ Castle (today a museum of folk musical instruments), a Jewish cemetery – 30 km. szydlowiec.pl Zwoleń – monument of Jan Kochanowski, famous Polish poet on Market Square and tomb Kochanowski,s family in cellar of parafian church – 30 km. zwolen.pl

6 nights HB 290 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

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Konary Domaniowski Palace Resort & Conference

Local Attractions • Domaniowski Lake • Beauty zone ( jacuzzi, Finnish sauna) • Fitness zone (exercise bikes, running tracks, other elements of sports equipment) • Multi-purpose pitch • Game machinery, pool table, darts • Electric bicycles • Bike and walking paths • Rental service for water sports (canoes, water bicycles, motor boats, fly boards) • Exquisite cuisine • Organization of training courses and conferences • Organization of wedding and other parties

Where it is and how to get there Picturesquely located, Domaniowski Palace offers its attractions in Konary (Wieniawa district) and neighbors the largest artificial lake in the region of Radom (Domaniowski Sea).

Nearby Attractions Chlewiska – parish church of St. Stanislav with preserved fragments of the first Gothic temple – 400 m. parafia-chlewiska.pl/ Radom Countryside Museum – 20 km muzeum-radom.pl Polish Sculpture Center in Orońsko – 15 km www.rzezba-oronsko.pl Radomka River Valley - protected landscape area with numerous natural monuments - 15 km radomka.pl/atrakcje/dolina-rzeki-radomki Domaniowski Lake is also called Domaniowski Sea. It is a 500 hectare artificial lake situated approx. 20 km west of Radom.

Konary as a family estate of the Firlej (Konarski) family dates back to the 15th century. The family controlled it until 1540. Then, the extensive estate was sold, and Konary went to the hands of Piotr Kochanowski. In 1691, the Kochanowski family sold the assets to judge Karol Wąsowicz.

In 1845, Konary was sold to Adam Bogumił Helbich, a famous November Uprising fighter, doctor, pioneer of Polish surgery.

The estate belonged to the Helbich family until the breakout of World War II. In 1940, the administration training center of Luftwaffe was set up in the manor. After the war had ended, the estate was nationalized, the land sold to a local state-owned farm, and the Helbich’s manor house was left at the mercy of vandals.

The Palace, opened in April 2012, will take you to the most beautiful times of the Polish history when the noble manor house was a center of colorful life following its natural course, constituting a mainstay for any travelers who happened to be traversing the southern frontiers of Mazovia.

Offer for prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from: 6 nights HB 250 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

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Trojanów Talaria Spa & Wellness In its current shape of an Italian villa, the Talaria Palace in Trojanów was designed in 1868 by a well-known and popular architect from Warsaw - Bolesław Podczaszyński - the creator of the Wilanów garden terraces, a palace in Stara Wieś, the overhaul of the Kazimierz Palace in Warsaw, as assigned by the Ordęga family.

Until the last war, the palace was owned by that family.

Surrounded by ponds and greenery of the 25 hectare park, the 19th century palace in Trojanów serves today as a luxurious hotel.

Talaria SPA & WELLNESS offers 34 comfortable rooms in the Palace and Park Pavilion, two restaurants, a unique wellness zone, a teahouse, an orangery, a lobby & cocktail bar, a library and lots of park greenery.

Local Attractions • SPA & Wellness zone covering 1000 m2 • Recreational areas surrounded by ponds - it is possible to rent a boat and go fishing • Mini zoo • Jogging and walking trails • Barbecue house • Bird observation • Wedding parties

Nearby Attractions Illusion Farm in the village of Mościska near Wola Życka is an attractive venue for kids and adults - the theme of illusion and magic becomes interesting to everybody. In the Farm, you can see countless exhibits, installations and sculptures. It is also a great place to have fun and rest – 10 km. farmailuzji.pl/eng Orchid breeding in Stężyca: JMP Flowers Gospodarstwo Ogrodnicze Maria i Jarosław Ptaszek is the largest and most modern Polish producer of cut flowers such as roses, anthurium, and pot orchids. JMP Flowers boasts the most innovative greenhouse in Central Europe where Phalaenopsis pot orchids are grown. The surface of the greenhouse is approx. 15 hectares - 16 km. jmpflowers.pl Kazimierz nad Wisłą – historic Renaissance city, one of the kind in Poland, a favorite place for artists - 55 km. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazimierz_Dolny

Offer for prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from: 6 nights HB 300 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

Where it is and how to get there The facility is located in Trojanów near Garwolin (Mazovia province), 93 km from Warsaw, 78 km from Lublin.

You can get there, hitting Route 17 (Warsaw - Lublin)

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Rajsko Castle Rajsko was first mentioned in the early Medieval Ages when it may have been a fortified fortress or just a hunter’s manor house. Whatever it had been, it was destroyed in 1431 by Hussites during their expedition to Luzyce. From then until the 19th century the whole place lay in ruin. Then, one day, an Italian count - Alexander von Minutoni, the owner of the nearby Biedrzychowice palace, an art lover - had the castle rebuilt in the Rheinland Baroque style. He arranged the interior of the castle (walls, stairways) so that they would match the landscape.

The castle is beautifully located upon the banks of the river Kwisa which leaves at this point a water reservoir called Lesnian Lake.

Rajsko Castle invites you to its 6 extraordinary suites and its exquisite cuisine featuring hunter’s menu elements. You can get anything you want, provided you rent the whole castle. That’s the way it works today.

Local Attractions

Offer

• Hunter’s cuisine - featuring deer, mouflon, wild boar and roe deer meat - all prepared according to a special ritual observed by the guestes • Exclusive romantic weddings • Wine cellars

Rental of the whole castle (6 suites) for max. 12 persons

Nearby Attractions Leśna - Czocha Castle – powerful medieval fortress, rebuilt many a time, its last design made by a famous architect from Berlin - prof. Bodo Ebhard - who made a romantic castle out of it – 1 km. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czocha_Castle Gryfów Śląski – historic city on the Kwisa river – 10 km. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gryfow_Slaski Lwówek Śląski – one of Europe’s grandest town halls – 30 km. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lwowek_Slaski

Where it is and how to get there Rajsko castle is located in Izerskie Upland, on the terrain of the historic Lucyce land. The place is well known for its cultural and architectural distinctiveness. Even today there are several hundred “pole houses” in the area. The castle is dramatically located on a high cliff over Kwisa.

From Wroclaw (Krakow, Warsaw): approx. 160 km A-4 freeway, exit to Bolesławiec, then south on the national route 297 to Lwowek Slaski. Once in Lwowek, hit the national 364 to Gryfow Slaski, then go 2 km on route 30 (direction of Zebrzydowice) to Biedzrzychowice, turn left (west) to Bozkowice.

Arrival from Zebrzydowice (Drezno, Berlin): apprx. 35 km Exit from Zgorzelec on the national route 30 (direction: Jelenia Góra) to Olszyna, then turn right to Bożkowice.

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Bielawa - Hotel Dębowy

The climatic “Hotel Dębowy” (Palace, Restaurant, Park) is located in a historic villa built in 1901 in the northern renaissance style which used to be quite popular among the designers of Silesian mansions. The terrain for the construction of the private mansion was purchased from the family of Von Seidlitz-Sandretzky by Wolfgang Dierig whose family has contributed greatly to the history of industry in Bielawa.

You can count on classically equipped rooms and suites whose walls are covered with warm, nice colours. There is a bathroom with a shower, a TV set and Wi-Fi in every room, while the suits additionally offer mini-bars and tea/coffee kits. All the rooms are located in three buildings: Hotel Dębowy, Rezydencja Dębowa and Willa Dębowa. The whole compound is surrounded by a large English style park. In the park, there are some ponds, a magnificent pergola, lots of trees and bushes, and an exceptional fruit & vegetable garden.

Local Attractions • Pine wood sauna • Intimate, private jacuzzi • SPA room • Pool hall • Sports grounds, boule course • Regional cuisine honored with a certificate of the Lower Silesia Cultural Heritage • Fun room and playground for kids • Wedding and honeymoon parties • Family holidays

Nearby Attractions Walim (Riese) fortress and Underground City of Osówka – the world’s largest compound of concrete land and underground reinforcements dating back to World War II – 20 km en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Riese Peace Church in Świdnica (UNESCO), the largest Baroque wooden temple in Europe – 25 km kosciolpokoju.pl Książ Castle – Poland’s fourth largest castle-turned-into-museum – 35 km en.ksiaz.walbrzych.pl

Where it is and how to get there The hotel is located in a green and quiet neighborhood, at the foot of Sowie Mountains, 3.5 km from the center of Bielawa, and 8 km from Dzierżoniów. Wrocław is only 60 km away: hit National Route 8, then Provincial Route 384.

The German border in Olszyna is 120 km away, and the distance to Berlin is 350 km. As for the southern border crossing with the Czech Republic, there are exactly 83 km to the most popular crossing in Boboszów, while the distance to Prague is 220 km.

International airports: Wrocław-Strachowice (60 km), Katowice-Pyrzowice (230 km), Poznań-Ławica (240 km), Berlin-Schönefeld (330 km) and Praga-Ruzyne (230 km)

Stołowe Mountains – strangely shaped mountains closing Kłodzka Valley from the north – 30 km en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sto%C5%82owe_Mountains

Offer for prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from: 6 nights HB 280 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

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Zakrzów Łucja Palace

Local Attractions • Family holidays • Wedding parties • Honeymoon parties • Conference room • The ruins of the 14th century Templar castle

Nearby Attractions St. Anne’s Mountain (Góra Św. Anny) – Franciscan sanktuary and important local silesian pilgrim place – 10 km. swanna.pl Krapkowice – hostoric Old Town, St. Mikolaj gothic church – 10 km. krapkowice.pl Kamień Śląski – palace and St. Jacek sanctuary – 14 km. kamienslaski.pl Opole – capital of Śląsk Opolski, beautiful town situated on Odra river with rich historical monuments, parks, villas... - 40 km. opole.pl

Today’s classical palace from 1848 belonging in old days for honored of Śląsk Opolski, his agriculture and lime industry, Modelung family, today Palace Łucja is stand next to the romantic ruins of fourteenth-century ruin of Castle of the Templar Knights. This ruin extremely increases the value of the place, and it is a rare tourist attraction. Unfortunately journey through the castle is very dangerous, and we need to be limited to viewing the object from the outside. In past times, the Templar Knights of the castle controlled the trade routes running alongside - satin and salt roads, but today they just control the „white lady” from the legend of the castle ruins.

Last years have written interesting history to this place. Born in Paderborn in Westphalia - Siegmunt Dransfeld, during wandering in the 80s y of XX Century through areas of the Opole Śląskie, related with his family, went by accident to Zakrzowa, he saw the ruined palace, fell in love with palace, bought the property and renovated the Palace calls today Łucja palace. There was a romantic story continued …

The hotel Łucja has 25 room and turns guests on to taste regional cuisine in hotel restaurant.

Offer for prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from: 6 nights HB 240 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

Where it is and how to get there The facility is located in Zakrzów, small silesian (Śląsk Opolski) town, close to A4 highway – Gogolin exit.

Distance to Opole – 40 km., to Wrocław – 100 km. to Katowice – 80 km., to Kraków – 140 km.

Closest international airport Katowice Pyrzowice – 90 km.

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Wrocław Platinum Palace Hotel*****

When in 1906 a well-known architect and art critic Henry Felix designed villa belonged to Schoeller family, there was not an equally magnificent residence in Wroclaw.

Half round driveway, Ionic style columns in front of the entrance, two level hall, around which were arranged representation rooms.

From the south connected with a library and billiard room, office with a four-pillared entrance hall resembling a Prince’s Audience, from the east dining room, living room and a corner room with a semi-circular bay window and access to the garden constituted of architect sophistication and emphasized position in society originating from Rhine wealthy industrialist family.

Located in the historical part of Wroclaw, near the monumental South Park, Platinum Palace combines the exclusivity and prestige of a five-star boutique hotel with an extremely unique atmosphere.

The interiors have been modernized with the greatest of precision by combining history with modernity. The property has been meticulously refurbished to highlight its unique details while the stucco sculptures remind us of the spectacular character of this place.

Contemporary interior design ensures that the hotel is functional while at the same time providing maximum comfort.

Where it is and how to get there The hotel is located 4 km from the Old Town and the city centre, 12 km from the airport, 2.5 km from the shopping centre and Bielany Hub connected to the A4 motorway and 2.5 km from the railway station. The nearest shop is within 100m and the nearest tram/ bus stop within 200m. The car park is situated within the hotel’s area.

Local Attractions • SPA&Wellness with saunas, huge Jacuzzi, fitness with an impressive park view • Polish and International cuisine – winner of numerous national and international culinary competitions • Wedding and honeymoon parties

Nearby Attractions • the South Park – a charming place to relax • the Old Town with Main Square and Ostrów Tumski -the oldest, historic,church part of the city • the Racławice Panorama • Botanical Garden • Century Hall with a Japanese garden and one of the most beautiful zoos in Europe • and many others

Offer for prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from: 6 nights HB 300 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

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Dubiecko Castle

The Castle in Dubiecko - the birth place of “the devil” and the bishop. In 1551, the Castle saw the birth of Stanisław Stadnicki, later known by his nickname “Łańcut Devil”. In 1735, it was the birth place of Ignacy Krasicki, the Prince of the Polish Poets, a bishop.

Today in Podkarpacie, the Castle is a popular venue for family holidays and business meetings. Comfortable guest rooms have been arranged in former castle chambers. There are two conference rooms and a wellness zone. The Castle cuisine is famous for its taste and sophistication, its cooks winning major awards in culinary competitions. The stylish interior and the richness of taste coupled with nice and professional staff will satisfy the most demanding tourist.

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Local Attractions

prices per person, based on adult double occupancy are begun from:

• Polish cuisine - specializing in mansion and international cuisine the chefs have won some prestigious culinary competitions. The Castle organizes the Hanna Szymanderska International Mansion Cuisine Festival • Aviaries in a historic park.

• Sauna with rest and jacuzzi zones.

• Wedding parties • Family holidays • Company stays - conferences, training courses

6 nights HB 260 ¤ (It does not include of travel agency commission)

Nearby Attractions Private collections of fossils and minerals in the Robert Szybiak Museum muzeumdubiecko.republika.pl

Where it is and how to get there The Castle in Dubiecko is located in the beautiful San valley between Przemyskie and Dynowskie highlands, near the national Route 884 connecting border crossings with Ukraine and Slovakia.

Distance to Rzeszów (capital of Podkarpacie): 50 km. In Rzeszów, there is the Jasionka international airport, and a junction of the A4 freeway connecting the eastern border of Poland with Western Europe. Rzeszów has high-speed train (Pendolino) connections with Warsaw, Gdańsk, and Krakow. There are also many regional buses (e.g. Polski Bus) and trains.

It will take you about 45 minutes to get to Dubiecko from Rzeszów by bus.

Frontier Art House Gallery in a former Greek Catholic Orthodox Church in Dubiecko tpzd.dubiecko.com.pl Historic 18th century sacral facilities: larch Roman Catholic church in Bachórz and an Orthodox Church in Piątkowa Nature reserves: “Kozigarb” (landscape) and “Broduszurki” (peat) in the San Valley zielonepodkarpacie.pl/obszary-chronione/rezerwaty-przyrody/broduszurki Sub-Carpathian Wooden Architecture Trail sad.podkarpackie.travel/ Przemyśl citadel strongholds – the second largest citadel in Europe before World War I visit.przemysl.pl/en Historic cities and towns: Przemyśl, Jarosław, Pruchnik podkarpackie.travel/en Magnate mansions in Łańcut and Krasiczyn zamek-lancut.pl/en/ Lvov (Ukraine) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lviv

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–––––––––––––––– day 1 • arrival in Warsaw, transfer to the Polonia Palace Hotel • free time for leisure activities • dinner at a local restaurant • accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel The French-style hotel was built on the initiative of Count Konstanty Przeździecki in 1913 (the count himself managed the hotel until the outbreak of World War II). The hotel was a meeting place for many famous politicians and artists –––––––––––––––– day 2 • visit of Warsaw, Old Town and UNESCO-listed Royal Castle, • Łazienki Park and the Palace on the Water • lunch at a local restaurant • Wilanów Palace and its park • dinner and accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel

1. Mazovia – Gothic Castles and Romanesque monuments 7 DAYS GROUP / FLY & DRIVE

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his itinerary explores the Mazovian lands surrounding Warsaw. Prominent chefs will serve you carefully selected traditional Polish dishes. In just one week, you will be able to discover the best of Polish cuisine and experience the most fascinating tourist attractions around Warsaw.

–––––––––––––––– day 3 • 13th-century Romanesque church and abbey in Czerwińsk • Oporów Gothic brick castle built by Władysław Oporowski in 14341449, now houses a collection of paintings • lunch at regional inn –Romanesque church in Tum • dinner and accommodation at Uniejów Castle This Gothic brick castle from the 14th century was previously the property of of the bishops of Gniezno. It is now an outstanding hotel.

Near the hotel, in Sulejów, you will be able to experience an entirely new tourist attraction, thermal baths with a system of internal and and external pools (36° C) –––––––––––––––– day 4 • visit of Łódź, an industrial city which had developed intensively in the late 19th century.

Must see places are: Art Nouveau Łódź on Piotrowska street, the Manufaktura gallery

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and the Jewish cemetery • lunch at U Spadkobierców restaurant • dinner and accommodation at Podklasztorze Hotel in Sulejów This Best Western luxury hotel is located in part of the Cistercian abbey’s complex, built from the 12th-century onwards.

Despite its age, some features of Romanesque architecture have been preserved.

–––––––––––––––– day 5 • Inowłódz, Romanesque St. Giles church You will be able to visit the ruins of the Gothic 14th-century royal castle built by Casimir the Great.

• lunch in regional restaurant • Drzewica, Gothic-Renaissance castle built between 1527-1525 by Archbishop Maciej Drzewiecki.

• dinner and accommodation at Odrowąż Palace in Chlewiska This historic palace dates from the 15th century and was built in a Gothic style. The palace has belonged to several renowned noble families: Chlewicki, Podkański, Sołtyk, Plater. Despite numerous modifications, the palace still possesses its original defensive attributes. It is now a complex, which consists of the palace, stables and luxury SPA. –––––––––––––––– day 6 • visit of historic ironworks in Chlewiska • visit of Szydłowiec, historic town with Gothic and Renaissance monuments. A museum of folk instruments is located in its Gothic castle • lunch at Domaniowski Palace Domaniowski Palace was built in 1870 by an eminent Polish doctor • Adam Helbich • Gothic Czersk Castle • Warsaw, free evening • accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel –––––––––––––––– day 7 • departure for Warsaw Chopin Airport

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–––––––––––––––– day 1 • arrival in Warsaw, transfer to the Polonia Palace Hotel • free time for leisure activities • dinner at a local restaurant • accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel The French-style hotel was built on the initiative of Count Konstanty Przeździecki in 1913 (the count himself managed the hotel until the outbreak of World War II). The hotel was a meeting place for many famous politicians and artists.

–––––––––––––––– day 2 • visit of Warsaw, Old Town and UNESCO-listed Royal Castle • Łazienki Park and the Palace on the Water • lunch at a local restaurant • Wilanów Palace and its park • dinner and accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel

2. Mazovia and Masuria + regional cuisine 8 DAYS GROUP / FLY & DRIVE

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he itinerary leads from Warsaw to the Masurian Lake District – the district was one of the finalists of the Swiss New7Wonders foundation. Along the way, you will be able to explore numerous Gothic monuments. During your tour, prominent chefs will serve for you carefully selected dishes from Polish cuisine in an unique atmosphere – dinners will take place in palaces, castles and manors. And the end of the tour, we would like to invite you to Żelazowa Wola – the birthplace of Frederic Chopin

–––––––––––––––– day 3 • visit to the Warsaw Uprising Museum • lunch at Pułtusk Castle (former seat of the bishop of Płock) The first brick castle on the Narew river was built inthe 15th century by Florian Laskary, the bishop of Płock. Due to subsequent extensions, the castle acquired Renaissance and Baroque elements • visit of Pułtusk, featuring the longest market square in Europe • dinner and accommodation at the Kaliszki Mansion A splendid and typically Masurian manor built in 1830 by the Jorstreuter family. The building impresses with its unique design and atmosphere.

–––––––––––––––– day 4 • departure for Śniardwy Lake, the largest lake in the Mazurian Lake District • boat trip from Giżycko to Węgorzewo • lunch in Sztynort marina • Kętrzyn, visit of Wolf’s Lair, Hitler’s Eastern Front headquarters

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• dinner and accommodation at Ryn Castle Hotel This Gothic castle built by the Teutonic Order has been adapted into a luxury hotel. The cellars were excavated in order to build a swimming pool. The courtyard is covered – it is a perfect space for parties, events and conferences.

–––––––––––––––– day 5 • visit of the main tourist attractions in Masuria • the historic town of Reszel • Święta Lipka, one of the main Roman Catholic pilgrimage centres in Masuria, featuring the Baroque Sanctuary of St. Mary, built by the Jesuits • lunch at Galiny Palace Until World War II, this had been the estate of the Prussian von Eulenburg family for over 500 years Nowadays, you can marvel at the completely renovated palace which includes a restaurant and several rebuilt farm buildings (sawmill, forge and stables) • dinner and accommodation in Lidzbark Warmiński at the Hotel Krasicki, located in the Gothic castle A 15th-century castle formerly belonging to the bishops of Warmia. The hotel was given the prestigious Best New Hotel Construction & Design Award in 2012 by the International Hotel Awards.

–––––––––––––––– day 6 • visit of Dobre Miasto, part of the European Route of Brick Gothic • Olsztyn, lunch and sightseeing tour of Gothic castle and Old Town • Olsztynek, Open-Air Museum of Folk Architecture.

• dinner and accommodation at the Pacółtowo Palace Neoclassical palace built by the Brandt family at the turn of the 19th century, located in the Dylewskie hills.

–––––––––––––––– day 7 • Grunwald, the location of the largest medieval battle in Europe, between Polish knights

and the Teutonic Order • Gothic castle in Nidzica • lunch in Jaworowy Dwór This Neo-classical manor was built in the 18th century for the Jaworowski family. This Mazovian manor house is considered the finest establishment of its type in Central Poland.

• 13th-century Romanesque church and abbey in Czerwińsk • visit of the manor in Żelazowa Wola, the birthplace of Fryderyk Chopin • dinner at the Baroque Nieborów Palace, an estate belonging to the Radziwiłł family • return to the Polonia Palace Hotel day 8 • departure for Warsaw Chopin Airport

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–––––––––––––––– day 1 • arrival in Warsaw, transfer to the Polonia Palace Hotel • free time for leisure activities • dinner at a local restaurant • accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel The French-style hotel was built on the initiative of Count Konstanty Przeździecki in 1913 (the count himself managed the hotel until the outbreak of World War II). The hotel was a meeting place for many famous politicians and artists.

–––––––––––––––– day 2 • visit of Warsaw, Old Town and UNESCO-listed Royal Castle • Łazienki Park and the Palace on the Water • lunch at a local restaurant • Wilanów Palace and its park • dinner and accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel

3. Green lungs of Poland – National parks and regional cuisine 11 DAYS GROUP / FLY & DRIVE

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his itinerary leads from Warsaw to the regions in the north-east of Poland. These are the least urbanised areas, and therefore ecological and clean. Along the way, you will have a chance to visit several national parks, including Bialowieza National Park, the most primeval forest in Europe with the world’s largest population of European bison. You will also be able to visit the the exceptional region of Masuria – “a miracle of nature”. The Masurian Lake District was recognised by the Swiss New7Wonders foundation.

–––––––––––––––– day 3 • visit of the Warsaw Uprising Museum • departure for the Podlasie region • lunch in Łochów Palace A 19th-century palace, the estate belonged to the Hornowski family • Węgrów – Mazovian town with a Baroque Basilica of St. Mary on its Market Square • Drohiczyn, the town of Four Cultures, dinner and accommodation at the palace of the bishops of Lutsk in Janów Podlaski The palace was entirely renovated in 2016. Currently, it is a luxurious hotel with SPA and it is located near the famous horse stud farms – this area is famous for breeding Arabian horses –––––––––––––––– day 4 • Bug Landscape Park, ferry to Mielnik and visit of its openpit chalk mine • Grabarka, a hill in Poland considered holy by the Orthodox Church • lunch (Russian cuisine) in Restauracja Carska

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• visit of UNESCO-listed Białowieża National Park • dinner and accommodation at Żubrówka Best Western Hotel Białowieża –––––––––––––––– day 5 • visit of Bohoniki and Kruszyniany, two Tatar villages • v isit of the Icon Museum in and Lavra Orthodox monastery, one of six for men in Poland, in Supraśl • lunch at restaurant serving regional cuisine from Podlasie • Białystok, the regional capital, and Branicki Palace - dinner and accommodation at Kiermusy Dworek nad Łąkami –––––––––––––––– day 6 • Pentowo, world capital of storks • Tykocin, historic town with a Baroque synagogue • Lunch at Bartlowizna Inn • UNESCO-listed Biebrzański National Park, birdwatching near the Biebrza river • dinner and accommodation at the Kaliszki Manor A splendid and typically Masurian manor built in 1830 by the Jorstreuter family. The building impresses with its unique design and atmosphere.

–––––––––––––––– day 7 • departure for Śniardwy lake, the largest lake in the Mazurian Lake District •b oat trip from Giżycko to Węgorzewo • lunch in Sztynort marina • Kętrzyn, visit of Wolf’s Lair, Hitler’s Eastern Front headquarters • dinner and accommodation at Ryn Castle Hotel This Gothic castle built by the Teutonic Order has been adapted into a luxury hotel. The cellars were excavated in order to build a swimming pool. The courtyard is covered – it is a perfect space for parties, events and conferences.

–––––––––––––––– day 8 • Święta Lipka, one of the main Roman Catholic pilgrimage

centres in Masuria, featuring the Baroque Sanctuary of St. Mary, built by the Jesuits • lunch at local restaurant serving regional Masurian cuisine • Reszel, a charming and historic town, with a Teutonic Order castle • dinner and accommodation at Galiny Palace Until World War II, this had been the estate of the Prussian von Eulenburg family for over 500 years. Nowadays, you can marvel at the completely renovated palace which includes a restaurant and several rebuilt farm buildings (sawmill, forge and stables) –––––––––––––––– day 9 • visit of Lidzbark Warmiński and its Gothic castle Turn of 15th century, formerly belonging to the bishops of Warmia. It houses the Krasicki Hotel, given the prestigious Best New Hotel Construction & Design Award in 2012 by the International Hotel Awards • visit of Dobre Miasto, part of the European Route of Brick Gothic • lunch in regional restaurant • Olsztyn, regional capital of Warmia, medieval castle, Old Town • Olsztynek, Open-Air Museum of Folk Architecture.

• dinner and accommodation at the Pacółtowo Palace Neoclassical palace built by the Brandt family at the turn of the 19th century, located in the Dylewskie hills.

–––––––––––––––– day 10 • Grunwald, the location of the largest medieval battle in Europe, between Polish knights and the Teutonic Order • Gothic castle in Nidzica • lunch in Jaworowy Dwór • 13th-century Romanesque church and abbey in Czerwińsk • visit of the manor in Żelazowa Wola, the birthplace of Fryderyk Chopin • dinner at the Baroque Nieborów Palace, an estate belonging to the Radziwiłł family

• accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel in Warsaw –––––––––––––––– day 11 • departure for Warsaw Chopin Airport

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Lublin

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–––––––––––––––– day 1 • arrival in Warsaw, transfer to the Polonia Palace Hotel • free time for leisure activities • dinner at a local restaurant • accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel The French-style hotel was built on the initiative of Count Konstanty Przeździecki in 1913 (the count himself managed the hotel until the outbreak of World War II). The hotel was a meeting place for many famous politicians and artists –––––––––––––––– day 2 • visit of Warsaw, Old Town and UNESCO-listed Royal Castle • Łazienki Park and the Palace on the Water • lunch at a local restaurant • Wilanów Palace and its park • dinner and accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel

4. Magical East – Great Mansions and Palaces of the Nobility Exquisite Polish court cuisine 12 DAYS GROUP / FLY & DRIVE

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he greatest mansions and palaces of the Polish nobility were built in the East (due to the borders having been moved, some are currently located in Ukraine). They were owned by the great families of the Polish aristocracy. Today, these aristocratic properties are being transformed into luxury hotels. They are surrounded by many historical monuments of exceptional character. In the past, Poland was renowned for its tolerance towards various cultures: Jewish, Ruthenian, Armenian etc. You will therefore be able to visit synagogues and wooden Catholic and Orthodox churches during your stay in Poland.

–––––––––––––––– day 3 • visit to the Warsaw Uprising Museum • departure for the Podlasie region • lunch in Łochów Palace A 19th-century palace, the estate belonged to the Hornowski family • Węgrów, Masovian town with a Baroque Basilica of St. Mary on its Market Square • Drohiczyn, the town of four cultures, • dinner and accommodation at the palace of the bishops of Lutsk in Janów Podlaski The palace was entirely renovated in 2016. Currently, it is a luxurious hotel with SPA and it is located near the famous horse stud farms – this area is well known for breeding Arabian horses –––––––––––––––– day 4 • Potocki palace in Radzyń Podlaski • lunch in regional restaurant • Zamoyski palace in Kozłówka Baroque palace built around 1742, designed by Italian archi-

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tect Józef Fontana. Zamoyski museum • dinner and accommodation at Grand Hotel in Lublin Built at the start of the 20th century, it is located on Lublin’s main street, Krakowskie Przedmieście.

–––––––––––––––– day 5 • visit of Lublin, its Renaissance Old Town and the 15th-century Byzantine frescos in the Holy Trinity chapel in Lublin Castle • Zamość, UNESCO-listed Renaissance town called the “Padua of the North”, designed by famous Italian architect Bernardo Morando • lunch in Zamość • Bełżec, Nazi German extermination camp, joint project with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. • Radruż UNESCO-listed wooden Orthodox church • dinner and accommodation at Sieniawa Palace This Neoclassical palace built between 1745 and 1883, once belonged to the Sieniawski and Czartoryski families. It has now been renovated. It still contains antiques from those times. The palace lies within a 20-ha park.

–––––––––––––––– day 6 • visit of Leżajsk, its Baroque basilica and its famous organ • visit of Łańcut Castle, the Baroque estate of the Lubomirski and Potocki families, and its museum. One of the finest palaces in Europe, with an orangery and carriage house.

• regional lunch at Pastewnik restaurant • Lubomirski Palace in Przeworsk • dinner and accommodation at Dubiecko Castle Ignacy Krasicki, the “Prince of Poets” and the bishop of Warmia, was born here.

–––––––––––––––– day 7 • visit of Przemyśl, its picturesque Old Town with seven monumental Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches, Mu-

seum of Bells and Pipes • lunch at Monarchia restaurant (Galician cuisine) • Bolestraszyce, its arboretum and fort • dinner and accommodation at Krasiczyn Castle Krasiczyn Castle is one of the finest most spectacular Renaissance monuments in Poland.

The palace was designed and built under the supervision of Galeazzo Appiani, the famous Italian architect.

–––––––––––––––– day 8 • Posada Rybotycka, 15th-century Orthodox stone church with a Byzantine polychrome.

• lunch at Arłamów, a modern resort in the Bieszczady Mountains • Sanok, Market Square and open-air Museum of Folk Architecture • Bezmiechowa, one of the top glider flying centres in Europe • dinner and accommodation at the Palace Polanka in Krosno or Kombornia manor The Polanka Palace was built in the 19th century and is connected to the beginnings of the Polish oil industry. Ignacy Łukasiewicz, the inventor of the paraffin lamp, founded the world’s first oil company here with the hotel’s owner, Tytus Trzecieski.

–––––––––––––––– day 9 • visit of Krosno, Old Town and Glass Heritage Centre • Bóbrka, in 1854, the first oil field in the world. Today an open-air museum.

• lunch at Kombornia Manor • Haczów, UNESCO-listed wooden Gothic church • dinner and accommodation at the Palace Polanka –––––––––––––––– day 10 • Stępina, the longest train bunker in Europe, where Hitler met in Mussolini in 1941.

• Rzeszów Lubomirski, castle, Old Town and underground tunnels

• lunch at Grand Hotel Rzeszów • coffee at Przecław castle • dinner and accommodation at Baranów Sandomierski Castle This Renaissance fortified palace (palazzo in fortezza) once belonged to the Leszczyński family and is nicknamed the “little Wawel”. Wondrous courtyard with arcades and external stairs to second floor. The palace is surrounded by charming wondrous which make the setting even more alluring.

• Kazimierz, Jewish cemetery • dinner at Chotynia Manor House with a tasting of wines from cellar • accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel in Warsaw –––––––––––––––– day 12 departure for Warsaw Chopin Airport

–––––––––––––––– day 11 • visit of Renaissance towns Sandomierz and Kazimierz Dolny • lunch in Starzyński restaurant in Kazimierz

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–––––––––––––––– day 1 • arrival in Warsaw, transfer to the Polonia Palace Hotel The French-style hotel was built on the initiative of Count Konstanty Przeździecki in 1913 (the count himself managed the hotel until the outbreak of World War II). The hotel was a meeting place for many famous politicians and artists • free time for leisure activities • dinner and accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel –––––––––––––––– day 2 • visit of Warsaw, Old Town and UNESCO-listed Royal Castle • lunch at Pod Samsonem restaurant –Museum of the History of Polish Jews, Ghetto Heroes Monument, Umschlagplatz, Nożyk Synagogue • Łazienki Palace and Park • dinner at Belvedere restaurant • accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel

5. On the traces of Polish Jews (Warszawa – Kraków) 8 DAYS GROUP / FLY & DRIVE

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ews have been settling in Poland since the 14th century. They arrived from various regions within Europe. This was the consequence of a positive environment created by Polish kings, with liberty and tolerance for all ethnicities. Jews were able to successfully assimilate into Polish society. Therefore, the traces of Jewish life are still visible in Polish culture and traditions. Unfortunately, during World War II, the Germans exterminated almost all Polish Jews. The Nazi extermination camps which were used to achieve this still remain on Polish territory. However, the memory of Polish Jews is still alive. Many abandoned synagogues and cemeteries have been renovated. The sites where the mass extermination of Jews took place have been preserved. Jewish culture is experiencing a revival, with many festivals, concerts and events taking place. The Jewish Culture Festival in Kazimierz (Cracow) is one of the best known around the world.

–––––––––––––––– day 3 • Warsaw, Jewish Cemetery • Góra Kalwaria, small Masovian town with two synagogues. Its former name was Nowa Jerozolima (New Jerusalem), an important Hasidic centre • Kazimierz Dolny, a small Rennaissance town on the Vistula river, it had a large Jewish population up to WWII. Castle, Jewish Cemetery • lunch at U Fryzjera restaurant in Kazimierz • visit of Lublin, Old Town, former Jewish quarter, castle • dinner and accommodation at Grand Hotel in Lublin Built at the start of the 20th century, it is located on Lublin’s main street, Krakowskie Przedmieście.

–––––––––––––––– day 4 • Majdanek, Nazi German Concentration Camp • lunch at Wierzchowiska Palace • Zamość, UNESCO-listed

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Renaissance town called the “Padua of the north”, designed by famous Italian architect Bernardo Morando • Bełżec, Nazi German extermination camp, joint project with the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. • dinner and accommodation at Sieniawa Palace This Neoclassical palace built between 1745 and 1883, once belonged to the Sieniawski and Czartoryski families. It has now been renovated. It still contains antiques from those times. The palace lies within a 20-ha park.

nau Memorial and Museum, Nazi German concentration camp.

• Lanckorona, traditional wooden Galician village • dinner and accommodation at Turówka Hotel in Wieliczka –––––––––––––––– day 8 • transfer for departure to Balice Airport

–––––––––––––––– day 5 • visit of Leżajsk, its Baroque basilica and its famous organ • Leżajsk, Jewish Cemetery with ohel of Elimelech Weissblum • Łańcut, synagogue • Łańcut, Potocki Palace, park and stables • lunch at Pastewnik Inn in Przeworsk • Markowa, monument to the Ulma family, executed by the Nazis in 1944 for sheltering Jews • dinner and accommodation at Rubinstein Hotel in Kraków The Rubinstein Hotel occupies a historic building, containing Gothic and Renaissance frescoes. Helena Rubinstein, the world-famous cosmetics entrepreneur was born here.

–––––––––––––––– day 6 • visit of Kraków, UNESCO-listed Old Town, Wawel • lunch at Wierzynek restaurant • visit of Kazimierz, the former Jewish quarter and the Jewish cemetery • dinner and accommodation at Turówka Hotel in Wieliczka Former 19th-century saltworks –––––––––––––––– day 7 • UNESCO-listed Wieliczka salt mine • lunch at Krzywaczka Inn serving typical Galician cuisine • Oświęcim, Auschwitz-Birke-

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–––––––––––––––– day 1 • arrival at Warsaw Chopin Airport, transfer to the Polonia Palace Hotel The French-style hotel was built on the initiative of Count Konstanty Przeździecki in 1913 (the count himself managed the hotel until the outbreakof World War II). The hotel was a meeting place for many famous politicians and artists • free time for leisure activities • dinner and accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel –––––––––––––––– day 2 • visit of Warsaw, Old Town and UNESCO-listed Royal Castle • Lindley’s Water Filters • lunch at Warszawa Wschodnia • Vistula bridges,Wilanów Palace • dinner at Villa Nova • accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel

6. Industrial Monuments (Warszawa – Kraków) 13 DAYS GROUP / FLY & DRIVE

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his tour will allow you to explore the industrial monuments which are related to the industrial development during the 19th century. At that time, Poland was not an independent country.

At the end of the 18th century, Polish territory was partitioned between three invading powers: Russia, Prussia and Habsburg Austria. Each partition developed differently in terms of industrialisation and technical culture. In the Russian partition, textiles played the most important role. Prussia developed coal mining and metallurgical industries, while Austrians were well known for their breweries. By taking part in this tour, you will witness the history of Polish partitions with your own eyes. Today, the traces of this history can be observed thanks to well-preserved industrial monuments.

–––––––––––––––– day 3 • Fotoplastikon, Europe’s only stereoscopic street theatre • visit to the Warsaw Uprising Museum • Żyrardów, Europe’s only fully-preserved textile mill town. Within the city you will visit the linen factory (now partly converted into residential lofts and galleries), the villas of engineers, the worker’s living quarters, orphanages, hospitals, schools, Resursa (merchants’ club) • lunch at Szpularnia restaurant in Żyrardów • Łowicz, historic town with Baroque monuments. In Maurzyce, you will see the world’s first welded road bridge on the Słudwia River from 1928.

• dinner and accommodation at Tobaco Hotel This 19th-century tobacco factory has been adapted into a modern hotel.

–––––––––––––––– day 4 • visit of Łódź A typical Polish industrial city.

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The former Poznański textile mill has been adapted into the Manufaktura gallery and Andel’s hotel. Of note is the White Factory building, containing the Central Museum of Textiles • lunch at U Spadkobierców restaurant • visit of Księży Młyn (Priest’s Mill), a former residential and factory complex belonging to Scheibler family and the Art Nouveau Piotrkowska Street • dinner and accommodation at Tobaco Hotel –––––––––––––––– day 5 • visit of Piotrków Trybunalski, water tower and historic railway station • Częstochowa, match factory • lunch at a local restaurant • Jasna Góra, one of Europe’s most important pilgrimage sites, with a famous icon of the Virgin Mary • dinner and accommodation at Lubliniec Castle This early Baroque castle was an important meeting place for many prominent Polish and Silesian politicians and men of culture. Many important state decisions were made in this building –––––––––––––––– day 6 • visit of Lubliniec, the birth place of Editha Stein, and the Pro Memoria Museum • lunch at U Wrochema Inn, Silesian cuisine • Tarnowskie Góry Visit of the Historic Silver Mine, were you can visit a tunnel section 1.7 km long which is located 40 metres underground. Some parts of the trail must be travelled by boat. The Open-Air Museum of Steam Engines awaits on the surface.

• dinner and accommodation at the Art Nouveau Monopol Hotel in Katowice –––––––––––––––– day 7 • Gliwice, the highest wooden radio tower in Europe (111 metres). In August 1939, SS troops disguised as Poles

seized the tower and this became one of the pretexts for the outbreak of World War II. Today, the former radio station houses a radio museum.

• Zabrze - 155 year-old Guido Mine and Coal Mining Museum. The mine features the lowest-placed post box in Europe • lunch in a Silesian restaurant • Czeladź, where you will find the examples of industrial buildings transformed into cultural sites. Like its former power plant, which has been adapted into the Elektrownia contemporary art gallery • dinner and accommodation at the Art Nouveau Monopol Hotel in Katowice –––––––––––––––– day 8 • visit of Nikiszowiec in Katowice, a coal workers housing estate from the early 20th century • visit of Tychy, the oldest Polish brewery built in the 16th century, Brewery Museum • lunch at Promnice Hunting Palace • Pszczyna, historical town with Hochberg palaces and museum. Coffee and dessert at the Water Tower • dinner and accommodation at Kotuliński Palace The Kotuliński family’s palace was renowned in Silesia for its spectacular park –––––––––––––––– day 9 • visit of Bielsko-Biała • Żywiec Tour of Beskid Śląski (Wisła, Szczyrk and Żywiec), you will visit the former Habsburg brewery and will have an opportunity to take a funicular ride to the top of Żar mountain. Nearby is the Porąbka-Żar power plant with functioning pump-storage facility. This location is the perfect spot for admiring the Żywiec Beskids range.

• lunch in a Silesian restaurant • dinner and accommodation at Młyn Jacka in Wadowice An old water mill adapted into a modern hotel

–––––––––––––––– day 10 • visit to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, the main Catholic pilgrimage site in southern Poland • Lanckorona, traditional wooden Galician village • lunch at Krzywaczka Inn serving typical Galician cuisine • dinner and accommodation at Turówka Hotel in Wieliczka Former 19th-century saltworks

–––––––––––––––– day 12 • further visit of Kraków: Kazimierz, the former Jewish quarter, two synagogues, Jewish cemetery • lunch at Rubinstein restaurant, located in the house in which Helena Rubinstein was born • free time for leisure activities • dinner at Wierzynek restaurant • accommodation at Kościuszko Manor

–––––––––––––––– day 11 • visit of the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka salt mine • Kraków, UNESCO-listed Wawel Castle and Old Town • lunch at Tetmayerowska restaurant • visit of former tram depot, power station and gasworks • dinner and accommodation at Kościuszko Manor or Pod Białym Orłem

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–––––––––––––––– day 1 • transfer from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Hotel Bristol.

The Bristol, the oldest hotel in Warsaw, was built by Ignacy Paderewski, the famous pianist and politician, and designed in the Art Nouveau style by prominent architect Władysław Marconi. The interiors were designed by the famous Austrian, architect, Otto Wagner.

• free time for leisure activities • dinner and accommodation at Hotel Bristol –––––––––––––––– day 2 • visit of Warsaw, Old Town and UNESCO-listed Royal Castle • lunch at Fukier restaurant • visit of the Baroque palace in Łazienki park • dinner at Belvedere restaurant • accomodation at Hotel Bristol

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uring your tour you will visit castles, palaces and the great estates of the nobility, as well as explore Polish cities: Warsaw, Lublin, Zamość and Kraków. This itinerary explores the eastern and unspoiled regions of Poland. You still stay in luxury accommodation and you will have the opportunity to experience Polish cuisine at the best restaurants. This tour is incredibly interesting because of the varying landscapes – from lowlands to mountain scenery.

–––––––––––––––– day 3 • Wilanów Palace and its park • lunch at Chotynia Manor Chotynia is one of the finest examples of Polish“manor architecture”. It was built in 1870

by Stanisław Graybner • Zamoyski palace in Kozłówka Baroque palace built around 1742, designed by Italian architect Józef Fontana. Zamoyski museum • dinner and accommodation at Alter Hotel in Lublin “Alter Hotel” is located in the Renaissance, Boniecki’s tenement house. The building is located on the main street of the Old Town in Lublin and was built in the end of the 16th century –––––––––––––––– day 4 • visit of Lublin Old Town – 15th-century Byzantine frescos in the Holy Trinity chapel in Lublin Castle • lunch at Wierzchowiska Palace • Zamość, UNESCO-listed Renaissance town called the “Padoua of the North”, designed by famous Italian

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architect Bernardo Morando • coffee and dessert at Sieniawa Palace This Neoclassical palace built between 1745 and 1883 once belonged to the Sieniawski and Czartoryski families. It has now been renovated. It still contains antiques from those times. The palace lies within a 20-ha park • visit of the Potocki palace in Łańcut • dinner and accommodation at Dubiecko Castle Ignacy Krasicki, the “Prince of Poets” and the bishop of Warmia, was born here in 1735 –––––––––––––––– day 5 • Krasiczyn Castle Krasiczyn Castle is one of the finest and most spectacular Renaissance monuments in Poland. The palace was designed and built under the supervision of Galeazzo Appiani, the famous Italian architect - lunch at Hotel Arłamów • Sanok, Market square and open-air Museum of Folk Architecture • Bezmiechowa, one of the top glider flying centres in Europe • dinner and accommodation at Kombornia Spa Manor The Kombornia manor was built in the 18th century and has remained almost unchanged until now. It was an important place, because tradition was passed from one generation to another –––––––––––––––– day 6 • Haczów, UNESCO-listed wooden Gothic church • visit of Krosno, Old Town and Glass Heritage Centre • lunch at Posmakuj restaurant, Hungarian cuisine • Bóbrka, in 1854, the first oil field in the world • dinner at Polanka Palace The Polanka Palace was built in the 19th century and is connected to the beginnings of the Polish oil industry. Ignacy Łukasiewicz, the inventor of the paraffin lamp, founded the world’s first oil company here with the hotel’s owner, Tytus Trzecieski • accommodation at Kombor-

nia Spa Manor –––––––––––––––– day 7 • Biecz, Renaissance town • visit of Stary Sącz, a historic Galician town • lunch at Polana Sosny Inn • Niedzica castle • Haczów, UNESCO-listed wooden Gothic church • dinner and accommodation at Villa Marillor in Zakopane –––––––––––––––– day 8 • excursion by funicular to the top of Gubałówka, known for its beautiful view of the Tatras • old cemetery • lunch in Sieraków Manor The Neoclassical manor belonging to the Przychodzki family was built in the mid-18th century. It was later expanded • UNESCO-listed Wieliczka salt mine • dinner and accommodation at Bonerowski Palace This tenement building in Kraków’s main square was built in the 16th century by the Boner family, who contributed greatly to Kraków’s development. Its present appearance is a consequence of renovation work on its façade in the 1830s. The building was further adapted to create the Bonerowski Hotel,which now welcomes guests from around the world –––––––––––––––– day 9 • visit of Kraków, UNESCO-listed • Wawel Castle, Old Town, Mariacki Church, the Gothic and Renaissance Collegium Maius, the oldest part of the Jagiellonian University • lunch at Tetmayerowska restaurant, Polish cuisine • visit of Kazimierz, the former Jewish quarter, its Jewish cemetery and synagogue • dinner at Wierzynek restaurant • accomodation at Bonerowski Palace Day 10 • transfer to Kraków Balice Airport for departure

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–––––––––––––––– day 1 • arrival in Warsaw, transfer to the Polonia Palace Hotel • free time for leisure activities • dinner at a local restaurant • accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel The French-style hotel was built on the initiative of Count Konstanty Przeździecki in 1913 (the count himself managed the hotel until the outbreak of World War II). The hotel was a meeting place for many famous politicians and artists –––––––––––––––– day 2 • visit of Warsaw, Old Town and UNESCO-listed Royal Castle • Łazienki Park and the Palace on the Water • lunch at a local restaurant • Wilanów Palace and its park • dinner and accommodation at the Polonia Palace Hotel

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uring this tour you will explore Renaissance architecture.

Especially that of the Lublin Renaissance. This specific style can be seen in the Lublin region’s towns, palaces and manors. On the Wooden Architecture Route in the Podkarpackie region, you will encounter many wooden Roman and Eastern Catholic churches.

Jewish heritage is also visible, with numerous synagogues and cemeteries. You will be able to take in a an organ concert at the Bernardine basilica. Pruchnik is renowned for its wooden main square. On the Wooden Architecture Route, you will visit Roman and Eastern Catholic churches in Radruż.

–––––––––––––––– day 3 • Gołąb, Renaissance chapel of Our Lady of Loreto • visit of Renaissance Kazimierz Dolny • lunch at Starzyński restaurant in Kazimierz • Kazimierz, Jewish cemetery • Zamoyski palace in Kozłówka Baroque palace built around 1742, designed by Italian architect Józef Fontana. Zamoyski museum • dinner and accommodation at Grand Hotel in Lublin Built at the start of the 20th century, it is located on Lublin’s main street, Krakowskie Przedmieście –––––––––––––––– day 4 • visit of Lublin, its Renaissance Old Town and the 15th-century Byzantine frescos in the Holy Trinity chapel in Lublin Castle • Zamość, UNESCO-listed Renaissance town called the “Padoua of the North”, designed by famous Italian architect Bernardo Morando • lunch in Zamość • accommodation and dinner at Baranów

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This Renaissance fortified palace (palazzo in fortezza) once belonged to the Leszczyński family and is nicknamed the “little Wawel”. Wondrous courtyard with arcades and external stairs to second floor.

The palace is surrounded by charming gardens which make the setting even more alluring –––––––––––––––– day 5 • Sandomierz, Renaissance town on the banks of the Vistula • Opatów, Collegiate Church of St. Martin, a Romanesque church from the second half of the 12th century • Opatów, lunch at Miodowy Młyn, regional cuisine • Ujazd, ruins of the Renaissance Krzyżtopór castle, one of the largest In Europe (52 rooms and 365 windows) • coffee and dessert at the Renaissance Kurozwęki Palace • Szydłów, the Polish Carcassonne • Wiślica, Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance architecture • dinner and accommodation at Kościuszko Manor or Pod Białym Orłem in Kraków Typical Galician manor house, today a luxury hotel.

–––––––––––––––– day 6 • visit of Kraków - Wawel Castle, Old Town, Mariacki Church, the Gothic and Renaissance Collegium Maius, the oldest part of the Jagiellonian University • lunch at Tetmayerowska restaurant, Polish cuisine • visit of Kazimierz, the former Jewish quarter, its Jewish cemetery and synagogue • dinner at Ariel, a Jewish restaurant • accommodation at Kościuszko Manor in Kraków –––––––––––––––– day 7 • visit of UNESCO-listed Wieliczka salt mine • lunch at Turówka, a building dating from 1813, formerly part of the Wieliczka salt mine complex • Ojców National Park, cof-

fee and dessert at Pieskowa Skała, a Renaissance castle on the high banks of the Prądnik river • dinner at Korzkiew Castle • accommodation at Kościuszko Manor in Kraków –––––––––––––––– day 8 • transfer for departure

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–––––––––––––––– day 1 • arrival in Wrocław, the regional capital of Lower Silesia • free time for leisure activities • dinner and accommodation at Alexandrów Palace Neoclassical palace in Samotwór near Wrocław, built by Freiherr Gottlob von Saurma in 1776. Designed by the prominent architect Carl Gotthard Langhans, who built the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin –––––––––––––––– day 2 • sightseeing of Wrocław, Old Town, Town Hall, Cathedral, • lunch at a local Old Town restaurant • Aula Leopoldina at the university, UNESCO-listed Centennial Hall (built by Max Berg in 1911-1913) • dinner at Platinum Palace • accommodation at Alexandrów Palace

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his itinerary focuses on the picturesque landscapes of Lower Silesia (Dolny Śląsk). Your journey will begin in the capital of the region – Wrocław. The city was designated European Capital of Culture 2016. During your tour, you will visit the Sudety mountains and the Valley of Gardens and Palaces naer Jelenia Góra, the local authorities are applying for a UNESCO listing. It is worth noting that that the number of palaces is greater than even in the famous Loire Valley. You will be able to visit already UNESCO-listed sites, which you will be passing by, such as the Centennial Hall in Wrocław or Church of Peace in Świdnica. To make your stay even more memorable, hotel chefs will prepare typical Silesian and court dishes for you.

–––––––––––––––– day 3 • departure for Lubiąż, a 17th-century Cistercian abbey, one of the largest Baroque monasteries in Europe • visit of Bolesławiec, the Polish capital of pottery and its Museum of Pottery • lunch at Niebieski Burak regional restaurant • Tomaszów, visit of the Borkowski Glassworks • dinner and accommodation at Brunów Palace Baroque palace, stables and park built in 1750 –––––––––––––––– day 4 • Czocha Castle, nominated

by National Geographic magazine as one of the seven wonders of Poland • Świeradów Zdrój and Szklarska Poręba, health and ski resorts at the foot of the Karkonosze mountain range • Szklarka waterfall • lunch at Pakoszów Palace • visit of Julia Glassworks • dinner and accommodation at Wojanów Palace One of the largest and most picturesque palaces in Jelenia

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Góra valley.

It is thought that main architect of the palace was K. F. Schinkel.

–––––––––––––––– day 5 • visit of the Valley of Gardens and Palaces near Jelenia Góra. It is worth noting that that the number of palaces is greater then in Loire Valley • Cieplice Zdrój, oldest health resort in Poland, Norwegian Park, Schaffgotsch Palace • lunch at Staniszów Palace • Karpacz - visit of Vang church, oldest stave church in Poland, built in the 12th/13th century, transferred from Vang in Norway in the 19th century • chairlift excursion to Kopa • dinner at Łomnica Palace • accommodation at Wojanów Palace –––––––––––––––– day 6 • Krzeszów, Cistercian abbey, the “Pearl of Silesian Baroque” • Chełmsko Śląskie, a historic town with wooden houses from the 17th century, which belonged to local textile industry workers • lunch at Dworzysko manor in Szczawno Zdrój •K siąż Castle, a vast Renaissance and Baroque complex built on a hill, formerly the property of the Hochberg family. During its history, Książ was visited by many famous politicians and artists, such as Count Stanisław Poniatowski, Frederick II of Prussia, US President John Quincy Adams, Tsar Nicholas I, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Winston Churchil or the composer Henryk Wieniawski • Świdnica and the Church of Peace, the largest wooden Baroque church in the world, UNESCO-listed • dinner and accommodation at Topacz Renaissance Palace near Wrocław –––––––––––––––– day 7 • departure from Wrocław

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–––––––––––––––– day 1 • arrival in Wrocław, the regional capital of Lower Silesia • sightseeing of Wrocław, Old Town, Town Hall, Cathedral • dinner and accommodation at the Platinium Palace former residence of the Schoeller family –––––––––––––––– day 2 • Aula Leopoldina at the university, UNESCO-listed Centennial Hall (built by Max Berg in 1911-1913) • dinner at Topacz Palace • Świdnica and the Church of Peace, the largest Baroque wooden church in the world, UNESCO-listed • dinner and accommodation at Hotel Dębowy in Bielawa This monumental villa was built in 1904 for Wolfgang Dierig, owner of the largest company in the region. The beautiful stained glass illuminating the staircase was made in the famous workshop of master glassmaker Adolph Seiler from Wrocław.

The hotel is located at the foot of the Owl Mountains.

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his itinerary focuses on the picturesque landscapes of Lower Silesia (Dolny Śląsk). Your journey will begin in the capital of the region – Wrocław. The city was designated European Capital of Culture 2016. During your tour, you will visit the Sudety Mountains and the Kłodzko Valley, rich in castles, palaces and historical monuments in the main Polish health resorts. You will be able to visit already UNESCO-listed sites, which you will be passing by, such as the Centennial Hall in Wrocław or Church of Peace in Świdnica. To make your stay even more memorable, hotel chefs will prepare typical Silesian dishes for you.

–––––––––––––––– day 3 • visit of local attractions: • Walim, Project Riese: largest German underground construction during World War II • Grodziec castle • lunch an Fregata restaurant on Lubachowskie Lake • Książ Castle A huge Renaissance-Baroque complex built on a cliff, property of the Hochberg family.

During its history, Książ was visited by many famous politicians and artists, such as Count Stanisław Poniatowski, Frederick II of Prussia, US President John Quincy Adams, Tsar Nicholas I, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Winston Churchil or the composer Henryk Wieniawski • dinner and accommodation at Hotel Dębowy –––––––––––––––– day 4 • coffee and dessert at the Renaissance Gola Dzerźoniowska castle

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• Wojsławice, botanical gardens • Henryków, Cistercian abbey from the 13th century, Baroque church • lunch at Piastowska restaurant • Ziębice, museum with world’s largest collection of old types irons • Paczków, the “Polish Carcassonne”, historic town with almost fully-preserved ancient city walls • passage of Polish-Slovakian border between Javornik (SL) and Lądek Zdrój (PL) • dinner and accommodation at Trzebieszowice, and its Zamek na Skale (Castle on the Cliff ) The history of the castle goes back to the 15th century and the Reichenbach family. The next owners were the Wallis and von Harbuval-Chammaré families who added Art Nouveau element –––––––––––––––– day 5 • visit of local attractions: • Lądek Zdrój, health resort • Bear Cave in Kletno • lunch at Villa Elise • Międzygórze, 19th-century health resort • dinner and accommodation at Zamek na Skale –––––––––––––––– day 6 • visit of Kłodzko fortress • Stołowe Mountains National Park • lunch at Jugowice Palace • Świdnica, historic town and its Old Town, City Hall • dinner and accommodation at Alexandrów Palace Neoclassical palace in Samotwór near Wrocław, built by Freiherr Gottlob von Saurma in 1776. Designed by the prominent architect Carl Gotthard Langhans, who built the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin –––––––––––––––– day 7 • transfer for departure

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–––––––––––––––– day 1 • arrival in Gdańsk, transfer to Leźno Palace The palace was built at the beginning of 18th century by Count Jan Jerzy Przebendowski, who took part in many battles Polish independence times • dinner and accommodation at Leźno Palace –––––––––––––––– day 2 • visit of UNESCO-listed Gdańsk Old Town, Solidarity Museum • lunch at the Opacka Restaurant in Oliwa • visit of cathedral and organ concert in Oliwa • Sopot, the longest wooden pier in Europe • dinner at the Pod Łososiem restaurant in Gdańsk • accommodation at Leźno Palace

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his itinerary explores the Baltic area surrounding Gdańsk.

During it, you will visit castles, palaces and manors, in which you will be able to taste Polish cuisine. Prominent chefs will serve you carefully selected traditional Polish dishes, including court and regional (Kashubian) specialities. In just one week, you will be able to discover the best in Polish cuisine and experience some of the most fascinating tourist attractions in Pomerania.

–––––––––––––––– day 3 • visit of Gdynia, its harbour and the modern architecture Świętojańska street • coffee and desert at Wieniawa Palace • lunch at the Nordovi Mol restaurant, serving Kashubian cuisine • Rozewie, visit of lighthouse with views of Hel Peninsula • Jastrzębia Góra, largest coastal cliffs in the central Baltic Sea area • dinner and accommodation at Wieniawa Palace The eclectic palace of Hagen of Subowitz from 1871 with a visible elements of italian architecture is a luxurious hotel.

The Wieniawa hotel is also a good choice for accommodation away from the crowned Tricity (Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia) and a good place to visit Puck county and Hel Peninsula.

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castle of the dukes of Pomerania, built by Eric I, later king of Denmark, Sweden and Norway • dinner and accommodation at the Gościniec Zamkowy hotel an 18th-century Pomeranian roadside inn –––––––––––––––– day 5 • visit of the land of “half-timbered houses” with original Pomeranian buildings • visit of Słupsk, the capital of the central Baltic coast • regional lunch at Kluki restaurant • dinner and accommodation at Królewski Hotel Gdańsk A waterside red brick hotel located in a 17th-century granary, with a beautiful view of the Motława river and the Old Town of Gdańsk –––––––––––––––– day 6 • departure from Gdańsk

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–––––––––––––––– Day 1 • crossing of German-Polish border near Kostrzyń • visit of UNESCO-listed Ujście Warty National Park, birdwatching in Słońsk • dinner and accommodation at Mierzęcin Palace A Neo-Gothic palace built in the 19th century by the von Waldow family with the help of the famous architect G. H. Hitzig, an expert in the construction of palaces. The palace is surrounded by a park and vineyards, in which you can taste the local wines

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ossibility to extend the stay for a further 3 days of SPA relaxation: Mierzecin Palace, Wiechlice Palace and Wojanów Palace You just need to cross the border between Germany and Poland (130 km from Berlin) in order to spend unforgettable holidays in western Poland. We offer you a tour along this border filled with unique attractions: castles, cities and UNESCO-listed sites. Beautiful landscapes, luxurious palaces with SPA, wine-tasting directly in vineyards, guided tours and other exceptional attractions await you.

–––––––––––––––– Day 2 • visit of Drawa National Park, and one of the first hydroelectric power plants in the world, built in 1899 on the Drawa River. The power plant has been running continuously since then. Near the Drawa river, you will also be able to visit the estate of the von Sydow family, palaces and Gothic churches.

• Cistercian monastery in Bierzwnik • lunch • Barlinek, known as the European capital of Nordic walking. In the steps of Emanuel Lasker, the greatest 19th-century chess player • Strzelce Krajeńskie – medieval tourist route. Monument to Ludwig Noster, a famous German painter • dinner and accommodation at Mierzęcin Palace –––––––––––––––– Day 3 • visit of Międzyrzec and the Festung im Oder-Warthe-Bogen, the most advanced German military fortifications used by the Nazis in World War II, located between the Odra and Warta rivers • Baroque church in Gościkowo • lunch at the Gothic castle in Łagów • visit of the Kinga vineyard in Zielona Góra • dinner and accommodation at Wiechlice Palace Neo-classical palace built by

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the von Nuemann family in the years 1790-1795. In the mid-19th century, a Tuscan-style villa was added in the vicinity of the palace. Both buildings are surrounded by parks and vineyards, in which you can enjoy the local wines –––––––––––––––– Day 4 • all day excursion to the UNESCO-listed Bad Muskau park • dinner and accommodation at Wiechlice Palace –––––––––––––––– Day 5 • visit of Bolesławiec, the Polish capital of pottery and its Museum of Pottery • lunch at the Zielony Burak Inn • Tomaszów, visit of the Borkowski Glassworks • dinner and accommodation at Wojanow Palace One of the largest and most picturesque palaces in the Jelenia Góravalley. It is thought that main architect of the palace was K. F. Schinkel –––––––––––––––– Day 6 • visit of the Valley of Palaces and Gardens near Jelenia Góra, the local authorities are applying for a UNESCO listing. It is worth noting that that the number of palaces is greater than even in the famous Loire Valley • lunch in Staniszów Palace • Karpacz, visit of Vang church, oldest stave church in Poland, built in the 12th/13th century, transferred from Vang in Norway in the 19th century • dinner at Łomnica Palace • accommodation at Wojanów Palace –––––––––––––––– Day 7 • visiting the uranium mines in Kowary • lunch at Dworzysko manor in Szczawno Zdrój • Książ Castle, a vast Renaissance and Baroque complex built on a hill, formerly the property of the Hochberg family. During its history, Książ

was visited by many famous politicians and artists, such as Count Stanisław Poniatowski, Frederick II of Prussia, US President John Quincy Adams, Tsar Nicholas I, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Winston Churchil or the composer Henryk Wieniawski.

• Świdnica and the Church of Peace, the largest Baroque wooden church in the world, UNESCO-listed • dinner and accommodation at Alexandrów Palace Neoclassical palace in Samotwór near Wrocław, built by Freiherr Gottlob von Saurma in 1776. Designed by the prominent architect Carl Gotthard Langhans, who built the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin –––––––––––––––– Day 8 • full day’s visit of Wrocław, its Old Town and Town Hall • lunch at Spiż restaurant • cathedral, Aula Leopoldina at the university, UNESCO-listed Centennial Hall (built by Max Berg in 1911-1913) • dinner and accommodation at Alexandrów Palace –––––––––––––––– Day 9 • departure for Germany

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he Vistula, the longest river in Poland (1042 km), is inseparably linked to its history.

Serving as a natural waterway for transporting goods from southern to northern Poland, over time along its banks, settlements formed, castles were built, and towns appeared. It was a factor in economic development, and the towns which appeared alongside it, in that of cultural development. For this reason, today the Vistula is not only a symbol of Poland but also a significant tourist attraction. Its waters flow from the beautifully picturesque Carpathians, through scenically diverse terrain, with high escarpments for a lowland river, to finally feed into the Baltic through a delta.

What is most interesting along the Vistula are the fabulous historic cities: Kraków, Kazimierz Dolny, Warsaw, Płock, Toruń, Grudziądz, Gdańsk and others, incredibly interesting salt and grain storage facilities, natural marshes and oxbow lakes, beautiful sandy beaches and the river flora and fauna accompanying these natural environments. The sandy beaches in particular, which are also present in Warsaw, the country’s capital, which is a rarity in Europe, serve not only for relaxation but are also a tourist attraction in their own right.

13. Along the Vistula, the most natural river in Europe 14 DAYS GROUP / FLY & DRIVE

We propose visiting Poland along the Vistula. With some longer stays in historic cities, with accommodation in period hotels, often with a view of the river from the rooms, but also direct contact with it in the form of walks along its banks and beaches, as well as sightseeing boat trips.

The itinerary is planned for 14 days, but we can assure you that the diversity of the scenery, architecture and culture on offer will never bore you. It will however provide you with many opportunities to take unforgettable photographs.

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–––––––––––––––– Day 1 • arrival in Kraków, transfer to the sources of the Vistula near Barania Góra • accommodation in Czechowice-Dziedzice at the Pałac Kotulińskich hotel

tour, we have planned a water bus trip to Janowiec on the opposite bank, with its castle overlooking the Vistula.

• dinner and accommodation at the luxury Król Kazimierz hotel, located in an old granary

–––––––––––––––– Day 2 • Transfer to Kraków • along the way, visit of the Zatorski ponds in an oxbow lake of the Vistula, famous for their carp, which we will taste in a local restaurant • accommodation at the Kościuszko Manor

–––––––––––––––– Day 7 • start trip in Warsaw, with a visit of the Czartoryski palace and park located on a high cliff by the Vistula, the 17th-century Church of our Lady of Loreto and its Renaissance chapel, and the 14th-century Gothic castle in Czersk on the way. We arrive in Warsaw near the Branicki palace in Wilanów, which we will visit, located within the Vistula’s oxbow lake • dinner and accommodation at the historic Polonia Palace Hotel

–––––––––––––––– Days 3-4 • visit of Kraków’s most important historical UNESCO-listed monuments and boat trip to the Benedictine abbey in Tyniec, with a view of the granaries. Visit to the UNESCO-listed salt mine in Wieliczka –––––––––––––––– Day 5 • travel along the left bank of the Vistula for dinner and accommodation at the Renaissance castle in Baranów Sandomierski. Along the way, visit of the Royal Castle in Niepołomice, Wiślica and its Romanesque and Gothic monuments (a town which was important at the start of Poland’s history). We shall also pass several scenic views of the river.

• dinner and accommodation at the castle –––––––––––––––– Day 6 • ferry crossing of the Vistula, visit of historic Sandomierz, a Renaissance city rich in monuments (castle, town hall, cathedral, granaries) located on the high banks of the Vistula.

Our itinerary then continues on the right bank of the Vistula to the lovely Renaissance town of Kazimierz. On the way, we pass interesting cliffs (Piotrawin) with beautiful panoramic views.

In Kazimierz, besides a guided

–––––––––––––––– Days 8-9 • visit of Warsaw’s main attractions: UNESCO-listed Old Town, Royal Castle, Łazienki Park and the Palace on the Water, Warsaw Uprising Museum. As well as everything which links the city to the Vistula: boulevards, bridges, bars, beaches and riverside views of the unique Warsaw skyline. The programme also includes boat and ferry trips –––––––––––––––– Day 10 • departure for the UNESCO-listed Toruń, with a visit of the Modlin Fortress, located where the Visula meets the Bug and Narew rivers, built

by Napoleon and expanded by the Russians to the largest defensive fortification of its type in Europe • We proceed to the Romanesque church in Czerwińsk and historic Płock, located on the highest cliff on the Vistula. A Gothic castle and cathedral border the riverbank, and modern boulevards lead to the beach • Another town by the Vistula is Włocławek, where we will visit the industrial build-

ings by the river, such as the brewery and the former warehouses which have been transformed into a shopping gallery • Toruń - dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Bulwar, a former military barracks For the last night, before falling asleep on the opposite bank of the Vistula, we will be able to admire the panoramic view of the Hanseatic city at night.

Tczew and admire its engineering marvel, a 19th-century bridge with a length of 870 metres and resting on seven pillars, at its time the longest bridge in Europe.

• dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Królewski in Gdańsk.

The hotel is located in a former granary on Ołowianka island near the Motława river, with scenic views of the Old Town.

–––––––––––––––– Day 11 • we will visit the Toruń Old Town, the family home of Nicolaus Copernicus, the Gothic brick churches (Toruń lies on the European Route of Brick Gothic) and leave in the direction of Gdańsk.

• Chełmno, the city of lovers, since the parish church contains a relic of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. It contains numerous Gothic monuments, picturesquely spread out over seven hills.

Further on, we pass Grudziądz, with several huge granaries and a significant stop on the European Route of Brick Gothic, Kwidzyń. A further object of note on the itinerary is the castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, the largest Gothic castle in Europe.

Before arriving in Gdańsk, we cross the Vistula again at

–––––––––––––––– Days 12-13 • visit of Gdańsk, the UNESCO-listed Old Town, Solidarity Museum, boat trip to the Westerplatte peninsula where on 1 September 1939, the German battleship Schleswig-Holstein, on a “ceremonial” visit, started to shell the Polish positions on the Westerplatte. To this day this is seen as a symbol of the outbreak of WWII. • Next, visit of the Oliwa Gothic cathedral, including an organ concert, and Sopot, with the longest wooden pier in Europe. Finally, a visit to Mikoszewo, where the Vistula ends its course in the Baltic.

–––––––––––––––– Day 14 • departure from Gdańsk airport

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14. Castles & Palaces of Northern Poland 12 DAYS GROUP / FLY & DRIVE

–––––––––––––––– 1 day • arrival to the Chopin Airport Warsaw and transfer to the hotel • free time for leisure • dinner at local restaurant • accommodation at Polonia Palace hotel in Warsaw

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–––––––––––––––– 2 day • visiting Old Town and Royal Castle • lunch on the Old Town • visiting Lazienki Park with the Palace on the Water & Wilanow Palace • dinner at local restaurant • accommodation at Polonia Palace hotel in Warsaw –––––––––––––––– 3 day • departure to Zelazowa Wola • visiting Chopin Manor and concert at the museum • lunch in Nieborow • visiting Nieborow Palace and Arkadia • dinner and accommodation at Polonia Palace hotel in Warsaw

Price Offer: PACKAGE PRICES (based on the program): from 10-15 pax from - 1435 ¤ per pax in dbl room from 16-20 pax from - 1375 ¤ per pax in dbl room from 21 – 32 pax from – 1295 ¤ per pax in dbl room Package price includes: • 11 overnights at hotels 4* in mentioned cities • the bus transportation throughout the trip • English speaking guide throughout the trip • sightseeing in the mentioned cities • meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) • entrance fees to the visited castles and palaces • 1 FOC in twn with min. 21 pax Package price does not include: • flight tickets • tips and personal expenses • anything not mentioned in the above inclusions Remarks: Hotels prices depends on period and availabilities at the hotels!

–––––––––––––––– 4 day • departure to Nidzica • visiting castle in Nidzica • lunch in the castle • departure to Olsztyn • visiting the castle in Olsztyn and departure to Ryn • dinner and accommodation in the castle in Ryn –––––––––––––––– 5 day • visiting the castle in Ryn • departure to Gizycko • visiting the castle in Gizycko • lunch in Gizycko • departure to Wegorzewo and visiting the castle

• dinner and accommodation in the castle in Ryn –––––––––––––––– 6 day • departure to Gierloz • Wolf’s Lair • Hitler’s headquarters • visiting the castle in Ketrzyn • lunch in Ketrzyn • departure to Reszel and visiting the castle • dinner and accommodation at the Galiny Palace near Bartoszyce –––––––––––––––– 7 day • departure to Lidzbark Warminski • visiting the castle • departure to Frombork and visiting the Cathedral on the Hill • lunch in the Grange in Kadyny • departure to Malbork and visiting the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork (the largest castle in the world by surface area!)

• dinner and accommodation in the Palace in Lezno –––––––––––––––– 8 day • whole day visiting in Gdansk and concert in Oliwa • lunch at local restaurant • dinner and accommodation in the Palace in Lezno –––––––––––––––– 9 day • departure to Pelplin (Gutenberg Bible) • visiting the castle in Gniew • lunch in the castle • departure to Kwidzyn and visiting the castle • dinner and accommodation in the Palace in Rulewo

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15. Castles & Palaces of Southern Poland 12 DAYS GROUP / FLY & DRIVE

–––––––––––––––– 10 day • departure to Grudziadz and visiting the castle • departure to Chelmno • lunch in Inn in Chelmno • visiting the city and departure to Torun • dinner at 1231 hotel • accommodation at Romantyczny Palace in Tuzno –––––––––––––––– 11 day • half day visiting in Torun • lunch in the historical restaurant • departure to Warsaw via Plock • visiting Plock and the Cathedral Hill • dinner and accommodation at Polonia Palace hotel in Warsaw –––––––––––––––– 12 day • departure to the airport in Warsaw

–––––––––––––––– 1 day • arrival to the Chopin Airport Warsaw and transfer to the hotel • visiting Warsaw – Old Town and Royal Castle • dinner at local restaurant • accommodation at Polonia Palace hotel in Warsaw –––––––––––––––– 2 day • visiting Lazienki Park with the Palace on the Water • lunch in Wilanow restaurant • visiting Wilanow Palace • optional: visiting Warsaw Uprising Museum or leisure time • dinner at local restaurant • accommodation at Polonia Palace hotel in Warsaw –––––––––––––––– 3 day • departure to Zelazowa Wola • visiting Chopin manor house and concert at the museum • lunch in Nieborow • visiting Nieborow Palace • dinner and accommodation at Chotynia Manor House –––––––––––––––– 4 day • departure to Kozlowka • visiting the palace with museum • lunch in Kazimierz Dolny • visiting the city and departure to Lublin • dinner and accommodation at Grand Hotel in Lublin –––––––––––––––– 5 day • visiting the city and castle in Lublin • coffee break at Wierzchowski Palace • departure to Zamosc • visiting the Renaissance city

and lunch at renaissance restaurant • departure to Belzec and visiting Orthodox Church in Radruz (on Unesco list) • dinner and accommodation in Sieniawa Palace –––––––––––––––– 6 day • departure to Lacut & visiting the palace • visiting Lubomirski Palace in Przeworsk • lunch in lively open-air museum in Pastewnik • departure to Pruchnik and visiting Wooden houses with arcades • dinner and accommodation in the castle Dubiecko –––––––––––––––– 7 day • departure to Przemysl – visiting the city and forts • visiting Krasiczyn – Renaissance castle • visiting Orthodox Church in Posada Rybotycka & Kalwaria Paclawska • coffee break and cake in Arlamow • visiting Piatkowa – Orthodox Church on Unesco • dinner and accommodation in Dubiecko Castle –––––––––––––––– 8 day • visiting Blizne (the Church on Unesco list) and the Palace in Krosno • lunch in the Polanka Palace • visiting Bobrka (Mine Oil) and Sekowa (Wooden Church on Unesco list) • departure to Krynica and dinner at Lemkowska restaurant Nikifor • accommodation in Nowy Dom Zdrojowy in Krynica

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–––––––––––––––– 9 day • visiting Stary Sacz • walk around the city • rafting in Sromowce • lunch in Szczwnica (Zdrojowy Park restaurant) • visiting Debno – the Church on Unesco list • departure to Zakopane • dinner and accommodation at Sabala hotel

Olsztyn

Szczecin

–––––––––––––––– 10 day • visiting Zakopane (cable car to Kasprowy Wierch, cemetery and walk around Koscieliska Valley) • lunch in traditional restaurant Zohylina • visiting Chocholow • lively open-air museum • dinner in Wysoka Manor and the lute concert • accommodation in at Turowka Hotel in Wieliczka

Warszawa

Lublin

Katowice Kraków

Rzeszów

–––––––––––––––– 11 day • departure to Wieliczka and visiting the Mine Salt • visiting Krakow: Old Town; St. Mary Church and Sukiennice • lunch in local restaurant Hawelka in Krakow • visiting Wawel Castle and Kazimierz district • dinner and accommodation at Polski Pod Bialym Orlem hotel –––––––––––––––– 12 day • departure to the airport in Krakow

Price offer: PACKAGE PRICES (based on the program): from 10-15 pax from - 1425 ¤ per pax in dbl room from 16 - 20 pax from - 1358 ¤ per pax in dbl room from 21 – 32 pax from – 1270 ¤ per pax in dbl room Package price includes: • 11 overnights at hotels 4* in mentioned cities • the bus transportation throughout the trip • English speaking guide throughout the trip • sightseeing in the mentioned cities • meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) • entrance fees to the visited castles and palaces • 1 FOC in twn with min. 21 pax Package price does not include: • flight tickets • tips and personal expenses • anything not mentioned in the above inclusions Remarks: Hotels prices depends on period and availabilities at the hotels!

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