• 14-day unique program – a mixture of sightseeing of Poland and relaxing in beautiful Polish SPAs

• 13 nights in the most beautiful cities in Poland: Kraków (3 nights), Białka Tatrzańska (2 nights), Oświęcim (1 night), Wrocław (1 night), Karpacz (2 nights), Uniejów (1 night), Warsaw (3 nights)

• 11 towns will be visited: Kraków, Wieliczka, Rabka-Zdrój, Białka Tatrzańska, Zakopane, Oświecim, Wrocław, Karpacz, Uniejów, Łódź, Warszawa;

• For those of Polish ancestry, as an option: Individual 1- or 2-day trips to the places related to your ancestry – if not covered by the itinerary

DAY 1 We meet you at the airport in Krakow and provide transportation to your hotel in the center of Krakow. After checking in, we invite you for a walk along the Royal Route in the heart of the Old Town of the former capital of Poland which ends by the largest Main Market Square in Europe. Later we invite you for a welcome dinner during which traditional Polish food will be served. Overnight: Hotel Leonardo Boutique Old Town ***, Krakow

DAY 2

After breakfast we continue sightseeing Krakow and start the day in the Jewish district called Kazimierz which owes its really unique character to over five hundred years of Jewish traditions. We also have a lunch there. In the afternoon we go back to the Old Town to see the Wawel Castle – the most important residence of Polish kings, and the Wawel’s Cathedral which used to be a coronation place of all the Polish kings. . Overnight: Hotel Leonardo Boutique Old Town ***, Krakow

DAY 3 In the morning we drive to Wieliczka – famous for the salt mine that is a unique place in the history of mining as rock salt deposits were mined continuously from the 13th to the end of the 20th century. The scale of excavation is very large, with corridors, galleries, and chambers, as well as underground lakes, in total more than 120 miles in length. We go back to Krakow and you can enjoy the rest of the day by yourself, before leaving Krakow on the next day. Overnight: Hotel Leonardo Boutique Old Town ***, Krakow

DAY 4 We start the day by going to Rabka-Zdrój which is a well-known health resort where you can sip thermal spring water while admiring mountain views or strolling near the local graduation tower. Then we go to Białka Tatrzańska which is a perfect place for a short spring break. The town is surrounded by the Tatra mountains, but the nearby valley makes its climate less harsh. You can go for a walk, or relax in a thermal pool Overnight: Hotel Bania ****, Bialka Tatrzanska

DAY 5 Today we have a trip to Zakopane (located just 30 minutes away from Białka Tatrzańska). First, we take a horse carriage ride to the famous mountain’s lake called Morskie Oko, located at the height of 1395 meters above the sea in Tatra National Park. Then, we have lunch near the most famous street of Zakopane, called Krupówki. In the late afternoon we go back to our hotel in Białka Tatrzańska to enjoy their SPA. Overnight: Hotel Bania ****, Bialka Tatrzanska

DAY 6 After a lazy Sunday morning, we hit the road again and go to the town of Oświęcim. We visit Auschwitz-Birkenau – the largest of the concentration camp complexes created by the Nazi German regime and the one which combined extermination with forced labor. It was used for Final Solution policy which had as its aim the mass murder of the Jewish people in Europe Overnight: Hotel Hampton by Hilton ***, Oswiecim

DAY 7 Early in the morning we drive to the west and visit Wrocław (known also as Breslau). In the morning we visit the beautiful Old Town with the famous Market Square and City Hall in its centre. We find out more about the history of city and its role over the centuries. We also spend a while in Ostrów Tumski – a former island between the branches of the Odra river. It was the place where the city started. You can feel here exceptional climate of the city. Overnight: Hotel Zamek Topacz ****, Wrocław

DAY 8 As the hotel located at the suburbs of Wroclaw has a nice SPA and is surrounded by a nice park, we take some time to relax here after intensive two days. After check-out, we visit another important tourist attraction – The Centennial Hall – a historic building in Wrocław designed by Max Berg, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of few European building that are works of Expressionist architecture. Then we drive to charming mountain resort – Karpacz. Overnight: Hotel Green Mountain *****, Karpacz

DAY 9 Today we visit Karpacz, a lovely town in the Lower Silesia. This scenic land is a popular destination among tourists, thanks to its various hiking trails and walking paths. First, we take a relaxing walk around the city and on our way we visit the Wang Church – a unique monument of Scandinavian sacral architecture from 12th century. In the afternoon we head to our hotel – where we can enjoy SPA and take various beauty treatments. Overnight: Hotel Green Mountain *****, Karpacz

DAY 10 We leave Karpacz and head to our next destination – Uniejow. We spend the day in a famous Uniejow Thermal Baths – the water resort that is entirely heated with geothermal energy. Uniejów Thermal Park offers a number of attractions related to the medicinal and recreational properties of water. Being the combination of both – a modern thermal spa resort and traditional aquapark – it is a perfect place to relax. Later we spend the night in Castle in Uniejow – one of the few well-preserved medieval fortifications in the region! Overnight: Uniejow Castle, Uniejow

DAY 11 After checking out in the morning, we drive to Łódź – once a small settlement, that grew into a bustling textile industry metropolis. We will take a walk along the famous Piotrowska Street (one of the longest commercial thoroughfares in Europe). Later we will visit the Izrael Poznański’s Palace (now a museum), that was initially the site of a tenement building and transformed into a residence. In the late afternoon we leave Lodz and head to Warsaw. Overnight: Sheraton Grand ****, Warsaw

DAY 12 After checking out in the morning, we drive to Łódź – once a small settlement, that grew into a bustling textile industry metropolis. We will take a walk along the famous Piotrowska Street (one of the longest commercial thoroughfares in Europe). Later we will visit the Izrael Poznański’s Palace (now a museum), that was initially the site of a tenement building and transformed into a residence. In the late afternoon we leave Lodz and head to Warsaw. Overnight: Sheraton Grand ****, Warsaw

DAY 13 Today we visit the largest park in Warsaw that occupies 76 hectares of the city center, that is called Łazienki (literally: Baths). The name derives from the best-known attraction in the park – the Palace on the Island, built in the 17th century as a private bathhouse. After lunch we take a walk and explore the area a bit more and then you have some free time to relax. Overnight: Sheraton Grand ****, Warsaw

DAY 14 Final day in Warsaw. We get back to the city where our group tour started. The last glance at the capital city of Poland, free time, shopping and relaxing before departure. For those interested in visiting their ancestral hometowns a customized itinerary will be prepared and the tour will continue…

Tour Fee and Inclusions/Exclusions:

• $3.899 per person – DOUBLE or TWIN room accommodation

• $930 per person – SINGLE Supplement

Includes:

• Airport transfers in Warsaw on arrival and departure day

• Comfortable air-conditioned transportation in a mini-bus

• English speaking tour leader throughout the itinerary

• 13 nights accommodation in TWIN or DBL room at 3- or 4-star hotels with buffet breakfasts

• 1 welcome dinner & 13 large Polish lunches

• All of the entrances to tourist attractions, and local guides, as specified in the itinerary

• Genealogical support before and during the whole trip