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JEWELS OF POLAND - 2010
9 days incl. air,
or 8 days Warsaw to Warsaw (CO-6080)Return
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Overview
A rich cultural and
religious heritage, eventful history, and beautiful natural landscapes
all add up to make Poland an interesting place for discovery. This
brilliant vacation begins and ends in the Polish capital of Warsaw,
covering the country’s main sights in between. The included sightseeing
tour is an excellent introduction to Warsaw, magnificently reconstructed
after wartime destruction. Enjoy the natural beauty of Kampinoski
National Park en route to Zelazowa Wola, home of composer Chopin. Get to
know romantic Poznan on your guided tour. Your tour of charming Wroclaw
includes its gothic cathedral as well as the historic and religious Jasna
Gora Monastery and the Black Madonna, Poland’s national symbol. Visit the
Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust, then
spend two overnights in Krakow. In Krakow, Poland’s most beautiful city,
enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of its city centre, including the famous
Market Square, 14th-century Jagiellonian University, and St. Mary’s
Church. An included excursion to the Tatra Mountains affords beautiful
views and a stop at the Zakopane resort. Return to Warsaw to bid farewell
to this fascinating country. To see and experience Poland, this is the
vacation for you!
Itinerary
Day
1 Fri. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day
2 Sat. ARRIVAL IN WARSAW, POLAND
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 Sun. 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 Mon. WARSAW-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 Tue. POZNAN-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 Wed. WROCLAW-JASNA GORA-KRAKOW Krakow Square
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 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
7 Thu. KRAKOW. EXCURSION TO ZAKOPANE IN THE TATRA MOUNTAINS
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. Today’s highlight is, of course, the
included excursion into the Tatra Mountains, a region of great scenic
beauty dotted with picturesque villages. Make a stop in Zakopane, its
most famous resort. Return to Krakow for an overnight. This evening
there’ll be an optional polka party. (B)
Day
8 Fri. KRAKOW-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 Sat. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY
(B)
Note:
Security cruise regulations require clients’ family and first name,
D.O.B., gender, and nationality at time of booking.
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
Airport transfers
may be included when you make your international flights arrangements.
Dates
and Prices
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Departure
Details
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Departure
Date
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Tour
Start Date
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Return
Date
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Land/Cruise
Price Only
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Status
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Popular
Departure
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4/30/2010
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5/1/2010
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5/8/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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5/7/2010
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5/8/2010
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5/15/2010
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$1,089.00
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Sold Out
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5/14/2010
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5/15/2010
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5/22/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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5/21/2010
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5/22/2010
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5/29/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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5/28/2010
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5/29/2010
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6/5/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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6/4/2010
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6/5/2010
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6/12/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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6/11/2010
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6/12/2010
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6/19/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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6/18/2010
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6/19/2010
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6/26/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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6/25/2010
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6/26/2010
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7/3/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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7/2/2010
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7/3/2010
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7/10/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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7/9/2010
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7/10/2010
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7/17/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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7/16/2010
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7/17/2010
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7/24/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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7/23/2010
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7/24/2010
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7/31/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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7/30/2010
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7/31/2010
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8/7/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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8/6/2010
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8/7/2010
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8/14/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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8/13/2010
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8/14/2010
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8/21/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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8/20/2010
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8/21/2010
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8/28/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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8/27/2010
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8/28/2010
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9/4/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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9/3/2010
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9/4/2010
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9/11/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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9/10/2010
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9/11/2010
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9/18/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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9/17/2010
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9/18/2010
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9/25/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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9/24/2010
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9/25/2010
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10/2/2010
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$1,089.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure
historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged.
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