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Downtown POLAND Providing Fascinating Travel Experiences
and take a walking tour in Krakow to see the Main Square, the Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Church, historic churches around the Old City, the Jagiellonian University, Collegium Maius, the Royal Castle, the Wawel Cathedral, the Sigismund's Chapel and St. Leonard's Crypt. Return to the hotel in Krakow for dinner and overnight. [B/D]
Day 8 - Mon: Krakow (Jewish Quarter)
This morning visit to the Rynek Underground Museum and attend Holy Mass. Some free time for shop- ping and lunch on your own. In the afternoon, there will be a walking tour of the Jewish district, Kazimierz. In its early days, Kazimierz was a separate
town, founded in the 14th century by King Casimir the Great. A huge Jewish community lived here until the Second World War, cultivating its religion and culture. Today, the magic and exoticism of this district is compa- rable only with the nostalgic charm of Josefov - the Jewish quarter of Prague. During the visit, we want to show you some aspects of the culture, customs and history of Kazmierz's Jews. We will visit some of the seven synagogues preserved here and the oldest Jewish cemetery in Poland (one of the oldest
farewell dinner in an authentic Polish restaurant. After dinner return to the hotel for overnight. [B/D]
Day 9 - Tue: Krakow, USA
Following breakfast, you may have some free time depending on your flight schedule. At the appointed time you’ll be picked-up and transferred to the airport to board your flight back home. [B]
On the Tracks of Polish Saints
9 days
Warsaw, Niepokalanow, Plock, Czestochowa, Auschwitz, Niegowic, Kalwaria Zbryzydowska, Wadowice, Krakow
in Europe!) called Remuh Cemetery. You will feel the unique atmosphere of Szeroka Street. During the extended visit you can visit an exhibition in the Old Synagogue (now a department of the Krakow Historical Museum) presenting objects related to Jewish tradition and Judaism. We will also visit the monuments of the Christian heritage of Kazimierz - huge medieval churches: St. Catherine and Corpus Christi. Finally, we will go through charming narrow streets and beautiful squares of Kazimierz to the Church and the monastery Pauline (called 'Church on the rock') located near the Vistula. The entire district is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and has the status of a historical monument. Kazimierz is also one of the hippest places in Krakow, full of art galleries and climatic pubs, restau- rants and cafes. This evening enjoy
Your Tour includes:
F Arrival and departure transfers F 8 nights accommodation
F Breakfast daily, 8 dinners
F English speaking driver/assistant
throughout the tour
F English speaking local guides F Entrance fees in
F Warsaw
F Niepokalanow
F Czestochowa
F Auschwitz
F Wadowice
F Krakow
F Hotel taxes
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