Old World Christmas Markets, Warsaw to Krakow (Copy)

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Upon arrival at Warsaw Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner at your hotel.

Begin today with a morning orientation tour in Warsaw. Your local guide will point out the Polish Christmas traditions and take you to the places where the Christmas markets are in full swing. Afterwards, some free time to enjoy Warsaw on your own. This evening, take an excursion to baroque Wilanow Residence, to visit the “Royal Garden of Lights”, fantastically illuminated castle and its gardens. Return to your hotel for the night.

The 700-year-old capital of Poland is a symbol of nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. A sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from grand Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last king of Poland. See the Palace of Science and Culture (known as a “wedding cake”), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and the Barbican. Then continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square, and St. John’s Cathedral. The rest of the day is dedicated to visiting the Christmas markets.

This morning, the journey to Czestochowa, famous for the blackened picture of St. Mary in the Yasna Gora Monastery, popularly called the "Black Madonna." Then continue to Krakow for your overnight stay.

Sightseeing starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, where you’ll see the Royal Castle and visit the Royal Cathedral. Then, on a walking tour of the Old Town, visit the Main Market Square and St. Mary's Church, view Renaissance Cloth Hall. The afternoon is free to visit and shop at the Christmas markets.

A day to enjoy Krakow’s Christmas atmosphere and markets or take an optional tour to Wieliczka Salt Mine. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is over 700 years old and is one of the largest and oldest working salt mines in Europe. It is on the UNESCO list of the 12 most priceless monuments in the world. An elevator will take you to the first level of mine where you will be able to see the 180-foot chapel made of salt rock and lit with salt-crystal chandeliers. There are many other chambers carved out of a huge block of salt, underground museums, and even tennis and volleyball courts. Return to Krakow. Some free time to enjoy the Christmas markets before your Farewell dinner this evening.

Transfer to Krakow airport for your return flight home.

Inclusion

Assisted arrival and departure airport transfers
First class hotels
Service charges and hotel taxes
Breakfast daily
Welcome dinner in Warsaw (standard 3-course meal, 1 glass of wine/beer/soft drink)
Farewell dinner in Krakow ( standard 3 course meal, 1 glass of wine/beer/soft drink)
Transfers per program with modern motorcoach as per itinerary
Professional tour director throughout
Sightseeing tours with licensed local guides as per program
Visit Christmas markets (escort and roundtrip transfers included)
Entrance fees indicated in bold letters, (Yasna Gora Monastery, Royal Cathedral,St. Mary's Church and optional tour to Wieliczka Salt Mine).
Whisper technology enhanced touring.
Luggage handling at hotels (one piece per person in/out)

Sightseeing Tours Included: Warsaw, Czestochowa monastery and Krakow.

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International / Domestic Airfare
Optional activities
Meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified in the program
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for drivers
Travel and medical insurance.