Independent Warsaw and Krakow: Capitals Past and Present

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Experience the wonders of Poland as you stroll cobbled paths and enjoy the country’s rich social and cultural history, discovering a trove of museums, monuments and cafes at every turn.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy a concert featuring the works of great composer and Polish native son, Frédéric Chopin
    • With an expert in Krakow, discover the Market Square, where the surroundings have remained unchanged for almost 700 years
    • Hear a lecture on Jewish Renaissance in Poland, then set off to experience Krakow’s Jewish Kazimierz district and its modern-day renaissance

What's this trip about?

    Experience the wonders of Poland as you stroll cobbled paths and enjoy the country’s rich social and cultural history, discovering a trove of museums, monuments and cafes at every turn.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Independent

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Itinerary

Travel Map

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Welcome Dinner, Introduction to Program Warsaw D Polonia Palace Hotel Activity note: Check-in available from 2:00 PM. Dinner: Enjoy a 3-course set menu Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. Please note that water is included in the program cost at all included meals. Evening: At leisure.

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3 Expert-Led Excursion of Warsaw Old Town Warsaw B Polonia Palace Hotel Breakfast: Hotel dining room. On this program, breakfasts will offer a typical European style breakfast buffet with breads, cheeses, cold-cuts, yogurt, fruit, cereals, juice, milk, coffee, tea ...
Day
4 Lectures on Polish Economy, Society, and Democracy Warsaw B Polonia Palace Hotel Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Discussion and Lecture: "Current Polish Economic and Social Challenges." Then take in a second lecture: "Catholicism, Communism, and Democ...
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5 Transfer to Krakow Krakow B,L Novotel Krakow Centrum Activity note: Please note that during the train transfer, your luggage will be transferred via van directly to the hotel. You will only need to carry your hand luggage on the train. Also note that you will wal...
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6 Krakow - the City of Art and Culture Krakow B Novotel Krakow Centrum Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Discussion and Lecture: "Krakow - the City of Art and Culture." Then take in another lecture: "Jewish Renaissance in Contemporary Poland." After the l...
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7 Great Polish Masters of Art Krakow B Novotel Krakow Centrum Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Discussion and lecture: "Great Polish Masters of Art." After the lecture, enjoy an expert-led excursion to Wawel Hill via public transportation. This fortified...
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8 The Great Personalities of Poland Presentation Krakow B,D Novotel Krakow Centrum Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Discussion and Lecture: "The Great Personalities of Poland - People Who Changed Poland and the World." Lunch: Explore local fare on y...
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9 Departures Krakow B Breakfast: Hotel dining room. Morning: Departures to the Krakow airport (KRK). This concludes our program. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,399
Price per day$155
Last Updated: 10/29/2018

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Meals Included
  • 10 Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 1 Lunch
  • 2 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
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