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 2010: JEWELS OF POLAND (6080)
9 days incl. travel, or 8 days Warsaw to Warsaw
A rich cultural and religious heritage, fascinating history, and beautiful natural landscapes combine to make Poland an interesting place to discover. This brilliant vacation begins and ends in the Polish capital of Warsaw. Enjoy the natural beauty of Kampinoski National Park en route to Zelazowa Wola, home of composer Chopin. Get to know romantic Poznan, then charming Wroclaw with its gothic cathedral, as well as the historic Jasna Gora monastery with its Black Madonna. Visit the Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust, then spend two overnights in Krakow. Enjoy guided sightseeing of its city center, including the famous Market Square, 14th-century Jagiellonian University, and St. Mary's Church. Return to Warsaw for an overnight and to bid farewell to this fascinating country.
HOTELS
Warsaw Mercure Chopin (ST), Poznan Novotel Centrum (ST), Wroclaw Park Plaza (F), Krakow Novotel Bronowice (F), Warsaw Holiday Inn (F)
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| Call (800) 576-2378 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8657795 | | Cosmos | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT | | Day 2 | Warsaw | Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to see some of Warsaw. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. | | Day 3 | Warsaw | The included sightseeing tour with a Local Guide is an excellent introduction to Warsaw, magnificently reconstructed after wartime destruction. Today its wide avenues are in striking contrast with the narrow lanes of the old section. This afternoon an included excursion visits the great Kampinoski National Park for a stop in Zelazowa Wola, a manor house where Chopin was born. (B,D) | | Day 4 | Poznan | Journey westwards to Poznan, which has been part of Polish history for the past 1,000 years. Your included city sightseeing will take in the main highlights. (B,D) | | Day 5 | Wroclaw | A relatively short drive this morning to Wroclaw on the River Odra, the capital of Lower Silesia. The city's network of canals and 100 bridges imparts great charm. The city also boasts an impressive gothic cathedral. This afternoon, learn more on the included sightseeing tour. (B,D) | | Day 6 | Krakow | First to Jasna Gora near Czestochowa, the monastery that withstood the repeated onslaughts of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna has been venerated as the 'Queen of Poland' and has become the country's national symbol. Your next encounter with history today will be a visit to what is left of the Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Overnight in Krakow. (B,D) | | Day 7 | Krakow | This is, they say, Poland's most beautiful city. It was the country's capital for almost 500 years. Today it is without a doubt its cultural capital. Included sightseeing in ancient Krakow, for centuries the residence of Polish kings. See the Market Square, the 14th-century Jagiellonian University, and St. Mary's Church. This evening there'll be an optional polka party. (B) | | Day 8 | Warsaw | A morning to enjoy this interesting city at your own pace and mingle with the locals. There's also an opportunity to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, return to Warsaw for an overnight. Tonight's optional farewell dinner might be the way to round out your stay in this city. (B) | | Day 9 | Your homebound flight arrives the same day | Return Home |
| | US$ Price Details
Single room supplement: $350No triple room reduction.
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Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
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Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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