AMTA Poland 2009

WARSAW-KRAKOW

182 MILES

WARSAW-LUBLIN

WARSAW-MRAGOWO

144 MILES

WARSAW-TREBLINKA

70 MILES

KRAKOW-CZESTOCHOWA

WARSAW-TORUN

132 MILES

WARSAW-LODZ

83 MILES

KRAKOW-LUBLIN

166 MILES

WARSAW-POZNAN

190 MILES

WARSAW-CIECHOCINEK

95 MILES

TORUN-GDANSK

110 MILES

WARSAW-CZESTOCHOWA

135 MILES

KRAKOW-RZESZOW

100 MILES

LUBLIN-RZESZOW

105 MILES

POZNAN-WROCLAW

109 MILES

POZNAN-SZCZECIN

145 MILES

KRAKOW-ZAKOPANE

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KRAKOW-OSWIECIM (AUSCHWITZ) 42 MILES 75 MILES

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Table of Contents USEFUL INFORMATION................. 4-5 Warsaw & Krakow............. 6-9 Poznan & Wroclaw..............10 Gdansk & Zakopane............11 ESCORTED TOURS Poland’s Best.......................12 Poland’s Best: Extension to Budapest, Vienna & Prague............ 13-14 Pearls of Poland..................15 Panorama of Poland...... 16-17 Splendors of Poland...... 18-19 Gems of Northern Poland...20 Group Itinerary Suggestions.........................21 INDEPENDENT TRAVEL Historical Jewish Sites.........22 Health Resorts.....................23 Local Excursions............ 24-25 Regular City Tours...............25 Transfers & Rail Tickets........27 HOTELS RATES............. 28-29 CAR RENTALS Farm Rent a Car..................30 Local Rent A Car.................31 Trust Rent A Car..................32 Hertz Rent A Car.................33 Rent Up...............................34 TERMS & CONDITIONS.....................35

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Old Town, Warsaw

Outdoor Gallery, Krakow

Useful Information on Poland

all major credit cards are accepted

LOCATION: Poland is located in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Russia to the north.The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometers (120,726 sq mi).

POPULATION: Poland has a population of over 38 million people.

The capital of Poland – Warsaw – has 1.7 million citizens. There are several other major cities, such as Krakow (Cracow), Wroclaw, Poznan, Gdansk, Szczecin, Lodz, Katowice, Lublin, Rzeszow.

LANGUAGE: The official language is Polish. English and German are widely spoken in hotels and the tourist industry.

TIME: Poland is in the Central European Time Zone: GMT + 1. Summertime is applicable from the last Sunday in March until the last Sunday in October when they set the clock back one hour.

NEW YORK

6:00 AM

WARSAW LONDON PARIS BERLIN MOSCOW

12:00 Noon

11:00 AM

12:00 Noon

12:00 Noon

2:00 PM

CURRENCY: The official Polish unit of currency is the Polish Zloty (1 PLN = 100 groszy). If you convert 1 USD into Polish Zloty you will receive about 3 PLN. In fact, the Polish Zloty exchange rate may fluctuate many times during the day. Major foreign currencies may be exchanged for Polish Zlotys at banks or exchange counters, identified by the name KANTOR. They are located in many places like hotels, train and bus stations as well as main streets in cities.

The bank notes: 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 zlotys.

The coins: 5, 2, 1 zloty and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 grosz CREDIT CARDS: An increasing number of establishments in Poland accept credit cards. Among the most popular are American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Carte Blanche, Diner’s Club, Eurocard.

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Special information stickers are put on the doors and windows of business offices which accept payment with credit cards. Holders of credit cards can obtain cash from banks or ATMs. TRAVELER’S CHECKS: Major traveler’s checks can be exchanged for zlotys.

When traveling to smaller towns, it is better to have some cash in reserve. Eurochecks are accepted in accordance with standard international tourism agreements.

CUSTOMS FEES: Every visitor can bring ordinary gifts and souvenirs, which cannot be used for commercial purposes.

You must consider their nature and quantity.

The total value must be less than 175 EUR. According to the present rates, as listed in the official table of custom fees, souvenirs that exceed the value of 175 EUR are subject to duty. For further information, please contact the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York, tel. (646) 237-2100.

TELEPHONE: Major cities and towns in Poland can be reached directly from the United States by dialing 0-11-48 followed by the city code and the telephone number.

To connect directly from Poland with most European countries, U.S.A. and Canada, one has to dial “0”, listen for a steady tone, then dial “0” again, followed by the country code, area code and the number.

MOTOR VEHICLES & DRIVING: U.S. and Canadian driver’s licenses are honored in Poland only in conjunction with an International Driver’s License, available at any AAA office for a fee. For more information visit the website: www.AAA.com TAXI: Taxi stands are marked with the TAXI sign. Taxi can be booked by phone. Higher rates are charged for travel out of city limits, on Sundays and Holidays. A special night fare is applied between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Metro entrance, Warsaw

Metro Station, Warsaw

RAILROAD: Utilizing an extensive network of routes and connections, rail is by far the most common and convenient way to get around Poland. Furthermore, rail is an excellent way for a traveler to reach major cities and capitals of Europe. The EuroCity (EC) and the InterCity (IC) trains offer rapid and regular service between major points of interest for the domestic and foreign traveler alike. Complimentary snacks are served on all IC trains.

TIPPING: Tips of 10% to 15% are customary in restaurants and cafes. Tipping in self-service restaurants is not expected.

Tips for porter’s services in hotels and train stations are expected, but amounts for services rendered are at the traveler’s discretion.

ELECTRICITY: The uniform voltage in Poland is 220 Volts / 50 Hertz, since round, European-style two-pin plugs are used.

Electrical equipment of 110 Volts / 60 Hertz requires the use of an adapter or a voltage converter.

CLIMATE: Poland has a moderate climate. The average temperature in July is 67°F (19°C). There are, of course, very hot days when temperatures exceed 86°F (30°C). The coldest winter months are January and February, when average temperatures drop to a few degrees below freezing. During exceptionally cold winters, temperatures as low as -22°F (-30°C) have been recorded. With huge snowfalls, the Polish mountains offer good conditions for winter sports enthusiasts.

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EMERGENCIES: The nationwide toll-free 24 hour emergency telephone numbers include: Ambulance 999 Fire 998 Police 997 Roadside Assistance 981 Mobile 112 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS: Warsaw (WAW) Okecie Krakow (KRK) Balice Wroclaw (WRO) Strachowice Katowice (KAT) Pyrzowice Gdansk (GDN) Rebiechowo Poznan (POZ) Lawica Rzeszow (RZE) Jasionka LENGTH OF TRIP: Warsaw – Gdynia: 4 hours Warsaw – Katowice: 2 h 45 min Warsaw – Krakow: 2 h 40 min Warsaw – Poznan: 3 hours Warsaw – Szczecin: 5 h 32 min Warsaw – Berlin: 6 h 10 min Warsaw – Budapest: 11 hours Warsaw – Prague: 9 h 20 min Warsaw – Vienna: 8 h 25 min Krakow – Berlin: 8 h 20 min Krakow – Prague: 7 h 51 min Krakow – Budapest: 10 h 52 min

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need a visa for leisure or business travel to Poland, and they can stay for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport expiration date must be at least six months after your return to the United States or Canada. For further information please visit the website of the Polish Embassy or Consulate in your country.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS: American Travel Abroad is pleased to provide our tour participants with the best travel insurance available. It protects you and your travel investment.

The cost has been included on your invoice. So travel with peace of mind knowing you are covered for the following benefits: Tour Cost Trip Cancellation & Interruption - Pays for financial losses you incur if you must cancel or interrupt your travel because of illness, injury or death of you, a family member, or traveling companion, as well as other unforeseen circumstances which may arise.

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$500 Travel Delay - Pays for additional accommodations and travel expenses for any travel delay over 12 hours. $1,000 Baggage & Personal Effects - Pays for items lost, stolen, or broken on your trip. Includes borrowed or rented property. $100 Baggage Delay - Pays for the purchase of essential items if your bags are delayed for more than 24 hours. $500 Missed Connection -

EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Al. Ujazdowskie 29/31 00-540 Warsaw, Poland Tel: +48 (22) 504-2000 Fax: +48 (22) 628-8298

$25,000 Medical Expense - Pays accident, sickness and emergency dental with no daily limits or deductibles. $100,000 Emergency Medical Transportation - Pays evacuation and transportation expenses as directed by a doctor to the nearest adequate medical facility. $25,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment - Pays for direct accidental death & dismemberment 24 hours a day while you are on your trip.

TRAVEL GUARD® Assistance - 24 hour emergency medical help...all just a phone call away.

Tour Cost Per Person $1,001 - $1,500 $1,501 - $2,000 $2,001 - $2,500 $2,501 - $3,000 $3,001 - $3,500

Plan Cost Per Person $93 $129 $164 $200 $235

Tour Cost Per Person $3,501 - $4,000 $4,001 - $4,500 $4,501 - $5,000 $5,001 - $5,500 $5,501 - $6,000

Plan Cost Per Person $270 $305 $340 $407 $445

CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Ul. Stolarska 9 31-043 Krakow, Poland Tel: +48 (12) 424-5100 Fax: +48 (12) 424-5103

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Royal Castle

Krakowskie Przedmiescie

WARSAW -

Outdoor Gallery

City with an Attitude

The capital of Poland is located in the middle of Europe, at the crossroads of transportation routes from the west to the east and from the north to the south of the Continent. For over a dozen years, Warsaw has been growing dynamically and has become a modern and open city. Its characteristic features are history and atmosphere with strong influences of Western and Eastern cultures.Warsaw amazes with the outstanding transformation it has undergone after the destruction during World War II. The center of post-war Warsaw was nothing but ruins which gave birth to a new, strong city several years later. Rebuilt and combined with modern developments and major monuments has made Warsaw a city of unusual contrast. Throughout the year, the capital city teems with cultural life that attracts thousands of tourists every weekend.

TOURIST HIGHLIGHTS: • Palace of Culture and Science – a landmark of Warsaw. Built 10 years after the end of World War II, it represents an architectural mixture of art deco and socialist realism.

• Old Town – a great reconstruction of the 14th-century town surrounded by a Barbican, destroyed during World War II: a monument included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

• Zlote Tarasy – the most modern and largest commercial, office and entertainment complex in the very center of Warsaw.

• Royal Palace – the seat of Polish kings and – between 1918-1939 – also of the President of the Republic of Poland.

Destroyed during WWII and reconstructed in 1984.

• Royal Route – starts from Castle Square and ends in Wilanow.

Its first part, including Krakowskie Przedmiescie and Nowy Swiat streets, is the most elegant in Warsaw.

• Royal Lazienki Park – one of the largest and most beautiful palace and park complexes in Europe, founded by the last king of Poland, Stanislaw August Poniatowski.

• Wilanow Palace – a baroque residence of King Jan III Sobieski.

• Grand Theatre and National Opera – located in the heart of Warsaw, is one of the most important sites on the cultural map of the city. The theatre offers the best plays, operas and ballets.

Nieborow Palace

Lazienki Park

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Old Town Square

Wilanow Park

Castle Square

Wilanow Palace

Warsaw Mermaid

• PUSZCZA KAMPINOSKA – one of the largest forests with the biggest inland sand dunes in Central Poland. Puszcza Kampinoska as a national park boasts rich flora and fauna, including elks and badgers.

• ARKADIA and NIEBOROW – a romantic 18th-century landscape park and a 17th-century palace and park complex, the former residence of the Radziwillow family.

Palace of Culture and Science nearby: • ZELAZOWA WOLA – a 19th-century mansion, the birthplace of Frederic Chopin who also spent his first years there. In the summer, each Sunday offers public piano concerts at a local park.

• LOWICZ – a center of folk tradition. The Lowicz region still teems with folklore, mainly in such domains as weaving, embroidery, paper cuts, pottery and sculpture.

• WILANOW – is a district of the city of Warsaw, Poland. It is home to historic Wilanow Palace, the “Polish Versailles,” and second home to Polish kings.

Royal Castle

Warsaw

Barbican

Lazienki Palace

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Wawel Cathedral

Krakowian Creches

Lajkonik

KRAKOW (CRACOW) -

A Treasury of World Heritage Sites

Krakow is undoubtedly one of the most interesting cities of Poland and Europe. For over a thousand years, it has been a center of Polish science, culture and art. The city owes its unique character to extraordinary architecture that dates back to the times when Krakow was the capital of Poland and Wawel was the seat of kings. Krakow survived the destruction of World War II, which enabled the Old Town to preserve its former glory. The Old Town is a major historical complex in Poland, entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. However, Krakow is not only a group of monuments and museums, but, first of all, it is a city which is vibrant with life, with many cafe-gardens, pubs, clubs and restaurants which perform their role especially in summer season.

TOURIST HIGHLIGHTS: • Main Market Square – the biggest medieval market square in Europe; a place of unique historical, cultural and social importance.

It teems with life throughout the year, is a place of significant events, a meeting place and the starting point for countless tourists.

• Kazimierz – the former Jewish district, Europe’s largest center of Jewish religion, science and culture before WWII.Today, you may visit the synagogues, historic houses and remainders of defense walls that survived the ravages of war. The district is currently flourishing and has become an important social and cultural center.

• Wawel – once the seat of a duke and later of Polish kings.An integral part of the Wawel complex is the Cathedral with a Renaissance Zygmunt (Sigismund’s) chapel and the Zygmunt bell. Built at the beginning of the 16th century, the Wawel Royal Castle holds an invaluable collection of national memorabilia.

• John Paul II Route – there is a tourist route in Krakow called “Following John Paul II’s footsteps”. It includes 20 places associated with the life of Karol Wojtyla as a student of Polish philology, worker, actor, poet, seminarist, priest, bishop and head of the Catholic Church.

St. Mary’s Church

• Collegium Maius – the oldest building of the Krakow Academy, now the museum of the Jagiellonian University.

• Czartoryski Family Museum – one of the oldest museums in Poland. It is here that you may see Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine.

Cloth Hall – Sukiennice

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Dance Festival

Slowacki Theater

Wawel Castle

Old Town

Folklore

nearby: • Wieliczka Salt Mine – a rock salt mine with Europe’s unique 3,5 km-long tourist route where you may admire an amazing underground world with chapels, lakes, old mining equipment and salt sculptures. It is a unique monument listed on the first UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List in 1978. Every year the magical interior of the subterranean world attracts millions of tourist from all corners of the world.

• Wadowice – the birthplace and hometown of Karol Wojtyla, later Pope John Paul II. Here he was baptized, went to school and grew up.The former family house of John Paul II now holds a museum.

• Auschwitz-Birkenau/Oswiecim – Europe’s largest German Nazi concentration and death camp from World War II. The complex consists of two main camps: Auschwitz I, the administrative center, and Auschwitz II (Birkenau), the extermination camp.

• Czestochowa – the local Pauline monastery in Jasna Gora is visited by thousands of pilgrims. They pilgrimage to the miraculous picture of the Holy Mother of Jasna Gora, the most precious Trumpeter, St. Mary’s Church Polish relic. The vault in Jasna Gora holds a rich collection of gold treasures and national memorabilia.

• Raft Trip on the Dunajec river – the most popular tourist attraction of the Pieniny mountain range. A raft trip down the picturesque valley of the Dunajec River is an unforgettable experience.

• Kalwaria Zebrzydowska – a historic architectural, landscape and pilgrimage complex that includes a basilica, a Bernardine monastery and 41 chapels that recall Jerusalem at the time of Jesus Christ. Kalwaria was entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

• Pieskowa Skala Castle – one of the most beautiful knight castles built of stone in the 14th century. Now it houses the Museum of Art. Near the castle, you may see an odd-shaped rock, 18 meters high, called the Hercules Club.

Market Square Church of St. Peter and Paul

Cloth Hall – Sukiennice

Cloth Hall

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POZNAN

WROCLAW

This beautiful city on the Warta River was the first capital of Poland.

In the 15th century, Poznan was a major trade hub in Europe. Today, it is a business center and the place for big international fairs.The city attracts visitors like a magnet for economic, cultural and historical reasons and the city’s centuries-old history blends perfectly with modern face.

The city of 12 isles and 112 bridges is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Poland. Its great past was marked by the blending of two cultures: the Germanic and the Slavonic.The city has preserved many historic edifices despite the destruction of World War II. Today, Wroclaw is a modern city, full of greenery, and a prominent cultural center.

TOURIST HIGHLIGHTS: • OSTROW TUMSKI – an isle on the Warta River that initially was home to a fortress. This isle offers a host of monuments, including one of the oldest churches in Poland, the St. Peter and Paul Basilica. The basilica is the resting place of the first members of the Piast dynasty.

TOURIST HIGHLIGHTS: • OLD TOWN MARKET SQUARE – one of the most beautiful historic marketplaces in Europe. It is the heart of city life that teems with life all day long. What you can see here are charming, colorful houses from various eras and the town hall with a tower and a medieval clock.

•O LD TOWN MARKET SQUARE – with its the Renaissance Town Hall, fountains and 14th-century houses is one of the most charming places in Poznan.The whole area abounds in historical sights which are certainly worth seeing while touring the city.

• OSTROW TUMSKI – the oldest part of the city with a perfectly preserved sacred architecture complex, one of the most beautiful in Europe.

The Seat of the First Polish Rulers

The Meeting Place of Nations

• WROCLAW UNIVERSITY – 18th-century historic building, with Aula Leopoldina (Leopoldine Auditorium) – one of the largest, surviving baroque interiors.

Fountain in Poznan

• OPERA HOUSE – one of the largest and most prominent opera theatres in Poland, famous for incredible performances of Polish and world-class operas.

• MUSEUM OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS – located in historic homes on Old Town Market Square. It features 2,500 historic instruments from various ages and continents. nearby: • BISKUPIN – a memento of the Lusatian Culture, i.e. 700–400 BC, one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, now an Archaeological Museum.

• GNIEZNO – a major site of Poland since the 7th century, when the first ruler of Poland, Mieszko I, built a cathedral there in 966. In 1025, the cathedral saw the coronation of the first king of Poland, Boleslaw Chrobry (Boleslaw the Brave).

• KORNIK – a perfectly preserved royal residence dating back to the Middle Ages. The castle complex is surrounded by Poland’s largest dendrological park, with over 3,000 species of trees and shrubs.

• ROGALIN – a rococo palace from the end of the 18th century, a coach-house and a park with Europe’s largest cluster of oak trees.

City Hall, Wroclaw

• JAPANESE GARDEN – a charming place designed in line with the Japanese rules of gardening art. It is a combination of exotic plants from Eastern Asia with paths, waterfalls, ponds and footbridges. nearby: • LUBIN – Cistercian monastery complex built in the 13th century.

• SWIDNICA and JAWOR – so-called Churches of Peace, they are sacred wooden buildings, established after the Peace of Westphalia.

Old Town, Poznan

Fountain in Wroclaw

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• PANORAMA RACLAWICKA – an immense, 120 x 15 meters, 360-degrees panoramic painting of the Battle of Raclawice (1794).

GDANSK

ZAKOPANE

Gdansk is as old as Poland itself. A city of amber and Neptune, located in the north of the country on the sea coast, it is visited every year by millions of tourists. Crisscrossd by canals and open to the sea, it combines the tradition and culture of a multitude of nations. The most prominent monuments of Gdansk are located in the Old Town.

A town situated at the foot of the Tatras also has many attractions to offer in other seasons. Tourists are delighted with the well-preserved traditional culture of the region: its wooden architecture, costumes, local dialect and music. Live folklore, a great location and a multitude of recreational possibilities are undoubtedly Zakopane’s biggest assets.

The City of Freedom

The Winter Capital of Poland

TOURIST HIGHLIGHTS: • KRUPOWKI – the main street of Zakopane, always lively and crowded, full of shops, stands, restaurants and street artists. On Krupowki, you may visit the Tatra Museum.

Neptune Fountain, Gdansk TOURIST HIGHLIGHTS: • ROYAL ROUTE – the central axis of the city center, with the Long Market (Dlugi Targ) and Dluga Street. In the past, this was the entry way of royalty to the city.

• ARTUS’ COURT – the 15th-century court is a part of the Historic Museum of Gdansk. Inside, you can admire – among others – a large Renaissance tiled stove, called the “king of all stoves”.

• ST. MARY’S CHURCH – one of the largest Gothic edifices in Europe.

• NEPTUNE’S FOUNTAIN – the symbol of the city, built in the 17th century. A legend has it that the famous Goldwasser vodka sprang for the first time from under Neptune’s trident, smashing golden coins into dust.

• MUSEUM OF AMBER – located in the former Torture House (Katownia) and Prison Tower (Wieza Wiezienna), features a precious collection of amber, called also “Gdansk’s gold”.

• OLIWA CATHEDRAL – a Romanesque and Gothic basilica, known mostly for its numerous pipe organ concerts. nearby: • SOPOT – a seaside resort and spa, a center of recreation and tourism known for centuries. Sopot’s tourist attractions include Europe’s longest (512 m) wooden pier built in 1928, a beautiful beach and the Opera Lesna amphitheatre.

Zakopane

• MT. GUBALOWKA – 1123 meters above sea level. You can go to the top of it by a cable car. The viewing deck provides you with a great panorama of the Tatra Mountains and Zakopane below.

• WIELKA KROKIEW – a ski jump that witnessed many world records and is the site for many local and international ski jumping competitions. The top of Wielka Krokiew offers a great view of Zakopane.

• SANCTUARY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA IN KRZEPTOWKI – one of the newest local shrines built as a votive offering for the life of Pope John Paul II after being saved in the assassination attempt in 1981. nearby: • TATRA NATIONAL PARK – the most frequently visited Polish national park. Its highlights are mountain lakes, with the largest and most beautiful among them, Morskie Oko, a popular tourist destination. It is also worth to take the cable car to Kasprowy Wierch or go for a walk to Dolina Koscieliska or Dolina Chocholowska.

• CHOCHOLOW – a village situated 15km from Zakopane, known for its historical wooden huts, traditions and highlanders’ folklore. It is sometimes called a “living museum”.

• NIEDZICA CASTLE – a 15th-century knights’ castle, built on a high rock, on the right bank of the Dunajec River.

• GDYNIA – a large seaport and a beautiful city full of modern architecture deftly integrated with the sea shore and rich greenery. Tourist attractions in Old Town, Gdansk Gdynia are inevitably related to the sea: The Polish Navy Museum, Gdynia Aquarium and historical ships moored to a pier.

• MALBORK – a great fortress of the Teutonic Order. The castle, built during the 13th–15th centuries, today hosts a museum, will enchant you with its magnificence, grandeur and the beauty of Gothic architecture.The castle is entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Krupowki, Zakopane

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Baltic Sea RUSSIA

CZECH REPUBLIC

SLOVAKIA

Lajkonik, Krakow

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$ 2,082 Including Airfare Guaranteed Departures Tour Features: • Round trip air between USA and Poland via LOT Polish Airlines • First-class accommodations with private bath or shower • Meals as per itinerary: B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner • Comprehensive sightseeing program, as indicated • Motor coach transportation within Poland • Service of an Englishspeaking guide • Hotel charges and taxes • Airport/hotel transfers your Hotels: • WARSAW – 2 nights at Novotel Centrum**** • ZAKOPANE – 1 night at Mercure Kasprowy*** • KRAKOW – 2 nights at Novotel Bronowice**** or similar • WARSAW – 1 night at Novotel Centrum****

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Tour Itinerary: 1st day, FRIDAY USA – Warsaw (Overnight) This is the day you’ve been waiting for, as you come aboard a swift, smooth, trans-Atlantic jet bound for Poland.

2nd day, SATURDAY Warsaw [ D ] On arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is free. Meet your ORBIS guide in the hotel lobby at 6:00 PM and then enjoy a welcome dinner with folklore entertainment at a local restaurant.

3rd day, SUNDAY Warsaw [ B, L ] This morning, we introduce you to the highlights of Warsaw. Your sightseeing tour includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park. Here, we will enter the park near the Chopin’s monument, surrounded by benches and rose bushes.Then, we pass by the Palace of Science and Culture, the Saxon gardens, the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, monument of the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of Old Town, Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. Lunch at a local restaurant.The afternoon is free to explore more of Warsaw on your own.

4th day, MONDAY Warsaw – Czestochowa – AUSCHWITZ – Zakopane [ B, L ] After breakfast, we set out for Zakopane. On the way, we stop at Czestochowa to visit the shrine of the Black Madonna in Jasna Gora monastery. Before we reach Zakopane, we drive to Auschwitz, site of the infamous concentration camp, a name that has become synonymous with all the horrors of the infamous Holocaust. In the afternoon, we drive to Zakopane.

5th day, TUESDAY Zakopane – Krakow [ B, D ] In the morning, after a brief sightseeing tour of Zakopane, take a cable car to a nearby mountain-top

for a thrilling panorama. Before driving to Krakow, we go rafting on the Dunajec River.

6th day, WEDNESDAY Krakow – Wieliczka – Krakow [ B, D ] Get acquainted today with this medieval jewel, as you explore Market Square, where you hear the silver trumpet of the bugler from St. Mary’s tower and go inside to admire the awesome Wit Stwosz altar. You also visit Wawel Hill and the Gothic Cathedral. In the afternoon, visit Wieliczka Salt Mine, a splendid 3-mile-long underground complex of chambers, chapels and statues sculpted from salt.

In the evening, we have a dinner with a folklore entertainment at a local restaurant.

7th day, THURSDAY Krakow – Warsaw [ B, L ] After breakfast, we return to Warsaw. Lunch. The rest of the day is free for last-minute souvenir shopping.

8th day, FRIDAY Warsaw – USA [ B ] Filled with sublime memories, you are transferred to the airport this morning, where your home-bound jet carries you swiftly back to the USA. Guaranteed Departures GuaraNteed Prices Departure from USA: Friday

Regular Air & Land Rates Return to USA: Friday New York Chicago

MAY 1

MAY 8

$ 2,212

$ 2,316

MAY 29

JUN 5

$ 2,355

$ 2,563

JUN 12

JUN 19

$ 2,355

$ 2,563

JUN 26

JUL 3

$ 2,478

$ 2,582

JUL 10

JUL 17

$ 2,362

$ 2,439

JUL 24

JUL 31

$ 2,362

$ 2,439

AUG 7

AUG 14

$ 2,362

$ 2,439

AUG 28

SEP 4

$ 2,362

$ 2,439

SEP 11

SEP 18

$ 2,082

$ 2,186

SEP 25

OCT 2

$ 2,082

$ 2,186

OCT 9

OCT 16

$ 2,082

$ 2,186

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $ 409

LAND ONLY: $ 1,329

•O n “land only” packages, the tour starts at 6:00 PM on the 2nd day and does not include airport/hotel transfers.

• I f you want to explore more of southern Poland on your own, we will deduct your last night in Warsaw from the total price.

Departure tax is not included.

Vienna

Poland’s Best:

Extension to Budapest 2nd DAY, FRIDAY BUDAPEST [ B ] To make the most of your trip, we have arranged a 3 hour tour of this enchanting city. Included in your sightseeing are visits to the Parliament, the Castle Hill area, the Royal Palace, Fisherman’s Bastion, Coronation Church, Hero’s Square and Gellert Hill.

3rd DAY, SATURDAY BUDAPEST – USA or BUDAPEST – KRAKOW [ B ] After breakfast, you are transferred to the airport in Budapest for your flight home or to the train station for your trip back to Krakow (on your own).

Guaranteed Departures

Budapest

Tour Itinerary: 1 DAY, THURSDAY KRAKOW – BUDAPEST [ B ] We leave Krakow this morning for the trip to Budapest. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the train station to board the train to Budapest*. The trip takes about 12 hours. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. st

Poland’s Best:

Starting Date in Budapest:

Ending Date in Budapest:

MAY 7

MAY 9

JUN 4

JUN 6

JUL 16

JUL 18

SEP 17

SEP 19

OCT 1

Land Only

OCT 3

3 days for Land Only

$ 619

Tour Features:

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:

$ 89

*First class train ticket Krakow - Budapest included.

• First-class accommodations with private bath or shower • Meals as per itinerary: B - breakfast • Comprehensive sightseeing program, as indicated

2 DAY, FRIDAY VIENNA [ B ] After breakfast, you will take a 3 hour city sightseeing tour. This tour drives along the famous Ring, site of many of the sights that have made this city famous: the Opera House, the Empress Theresa Monument, the Natour building, the Kunsthistorische Museum, the Votive Church and City Hall. nd

1st DAY, THURSDAY KRAKOW – VIENNA [ B ] We leave Krakow this morning for the trip to Vienna.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the train station to board the train to Vienna*. The trip takes about 8 hours. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel.

$ 619 Guaranteed Departures

Extension to Vienna

Tour Itinerary:

3 Days FROM

3rd DAY, SATURDAY VIENNA – USA or VIENNA – KRAKOW [ B ] After breakfast, you are transferred to the airport in Vienna for your flight home or to the train station for your trip back to Krakow (on your own).

• Service of an Englishspeaking local guide • Hotel charges and taxes • First class train ticket Krakow – Budapest Krakow – Vienna your Hotels: • BUDAPEST – 2 nights at Ibis Hero’s Square*** or similar • VIENNA – 2 nights at Alpha*** or similar

Guaranteed Departures Starting Date in Vienna:

Ending Date in Vienna:

MAY 7

MAY 9

JUN 4

JUN 6

JUL 16

JUL 18

SEP 17

SEP 19

OCT 1

OCT 3

3 days for Land Only

$ 1,059

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:

$ 119

*First class train ticket Krakow - Vienna included.

Vienna

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Prague

Old Town, Prague

Poland’s Best:

Extension to Prague

4 Days For

Tour Itinerary:

$ 1,399

1st DAY, THURSDAY KRAKOW – PRAGUE [ B, D ] This morning, we meet the English-speaking driver in the hotel lobby, and then leave Krakow for the spectacular scenic drive to Prague. The journey will take about 8 hours, so we will arrive in the late afternoon at the hotel. Overnight and dinner at your hotel in Prague.

land only Guaranteed Departures Tour Features: • First-class accommodations with private bath or shower • Meals as per itinerary: B - breakfast D - dinner • Comprehensive sightseeing program, as indicated • Service of an Englishspeaking local guide • Hotel charges and taxes your Hotels: • PRAGUE – 3 nights at U Divadla Hotel**** or similar

2nd DAY, FRIDAY PRAGUE [ B, D ] To make the most of your trip, we have arranged an all-day tour of this enchanting city. Included in your sightseeing are visits to Prague Castle, the Powder Tower, Golden Street, Mala Strana, the Charles Bridge, and a one-hour boat cruise including coffee and cake. Tonight, we have a dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.

3rd DAY, SATURDAY PRAGUE [ B, D ] After breakfast, you will be free to explore the city on your own. In the evening, we invite you to a farewell dinner with folklore entertainment.

4th DAY, SUNDAY PRAGUE – USA or PRAGUE – KRAKOW [ B ] After breakfast, you are transferred to the airport in Prague for your flight home or driven back to Krakow by bus (on your own).

Prague

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Prague Guaranteed Departures Starting Date in Krakow:

Ending Date in Prague:

JUN 4

JUN 7

JUN 18

JUN 21

JUL 2

JUL 5

JUL 16

JUL 19

JUL 30

AUG 2

AUG 13

AUG 16

SEP 3

SEP 6

SEP 17

SEP 20

4 days for Land Only

$ 1,399

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:

$ 159

Baltic Sea RUSSIA

Pearls of Poland (K-4) Tour Itinerary:

Poland

1 DAY, FRIDAY USA – WARSAW [ overnight ] Come aboard your trans-Atlantic jet this evening for the swift, smooth ride to Warsaw, Poland’s vibrant capital.

WARSAW

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Czestochowa

Auschwitz

KRAKOW

CZECH REPUBLIC

Zakopane

SLOVAKIA

2ND DAY, SATURDAY WARSAW [ D ] Upon arrival, you are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. With an afternoon at leisure, explore the city on your own. Meet your ORBIS guide at 6:00 PM in the hotel lobby before enjoying dinner.

3RD DAY, SUNDAY WARSAW [ B, D ] This morning, see the wonders of Warsaw. Included in your tour are a stroll through Old Town, faithfully rebuilt to its pre-World War II splendor and the Ghetto memorial. Free time for lunch on your own. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant with a Mazowsze folklore show.

4TH DAY, MONDAY WARSAW – CZESTOCHOWA – ZAKOPANE [ B, L ] After breakfast, depart for Zakopane. En route, there is a visit to Czestochowa, where we tour Jasna Gora monastery, a world-famous pilgrimage center and shrine of Poland’s holiest icon, the Black Madonna.

From here we drive to Zakopane in the Tatras.

5TH DAY, TUESDAY ZAKOPANE [ B, D ] In a setting of mountain beauty, Zakopane is a popular year-round resort, famous for the unique architecture, arts, crafts and lifestyle of its inhabitants. After a brief tour of town,take a cable car to Gubalowka Mountain. This evening, enjoy a special dinner with folklore entertainment at a typical, local restaurant.

10 Days FROM

$ 2,482 St. Mary’s Church, Krakow 7TH DAY, THURSDAY KRAKOW – WIELICZKA – KRAKOW [ B, D ] Krakow has more than one thousand buildings and monuments of historic and architectural interest. Your tour includes Wawel Hill with its Gothic Cathedral. In the afternoon, take an excursion to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, famous for their underground chapels and crystal caves.

8TH DAY, FRIDAY KRAKOW – AUSCHWITZ – wadowice – KRAKOW [ B, D ] After breakfast, leave for Auschwitz, site of the notorious concentration camp, a name synonymous with the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust. In the afternoon, return to Krakow via Wadowice, the city where Pope John Paul II was born.

9TH DAY, SATURDAY KRAKOW – WARSAW [ B, D ] In the morning, we drive back to Warsaw. In the evening, we enjoy free time followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

10TH DAY, SUNDAY WARSAW – USA [ B ] It’s all over but the memories, as we transfer you to the airport for your jet flight home.

Guaranteed Departures

6TH DAY, WEDNESDAY ZAKOPANE – KRAKOW [ B, L ] Today we take raft trip down the Dunajec River in the Pieniny Mountains. After lunch, we leave for Krakow.

Departure from USA: Friday

Regular Air & Land Rates Return to USA: Sunday New York Chicago

MAY 22

MAY 31

$ 2,612

$ 2,716

JUN 19

JUN 28

$ 2,878

$ 2,982

JUL 17

JUL 26

$ 2,762

$ 2,839

AUG 14

AUG 23

$ 2,762

$ 2,839

SEP 18

SEP 27

$ 2,482

$ 2,586

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $ 559

Old Town, Warsaw

GuaraNteed Prices

LAND ONLY: $ 1,729

including airfare Guaranteed Departures Tour Features: • Round trip air between USA and Poland via LOT Polish Airlines • First-class accommodations with private bath or shower • Meals as per itinerary: B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner • Comprehensive sightseeing program, as indicated • Motor coach transportation within Poland • Service of an Englishspeaking guide • Hotel charges and taxes • Airport/hotel transfers your Hotels: • WARSAW – 2 nights at Radisson SAS***** • ZAKOPANE – 2 nights at Mercure Kasprowy*** • KRAKOW – 3 nights at Novotel Bronowice**** • WARSAW – 1 night at Radisson SAS*****

• On “land only” packages, the tour starts at 6:00 PM on the 2nd day and does not include airport/hotel transfers.

Departure tax is not included.

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Baltic Sea RUSSIA

CZECH REPUBLIC

SLOVAKIA

Saxon Garden, Warsaw

Panorama of Poland (K-6) 15 Days FROM

$ 3,302 including airfare Guaranteed Departures Tour Features: • Round trip air between USA and Poland via LOT Polish Airlines • First-class accommodations with private bath or shower • Meals as per itinerary: B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner • Comprehensive sightseeing program, as indicated • Motor coach transportation within Poland • Service of an Englishspeaking guide • Hotel charges and taxes • Airport/hotel transfers

TOUR ITINERARY: 1st DAY, FRIDAY USA – WARSAW [ OVERNIGHT ] Leave today on a fast, comfortable flight to Warsaw, Poland’s dynamic capital.

2nd DAY, SATURDAY WARSAW [ D ] Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. With an afternoon at leisure, c’mon down and stroll along the wide boulevards and through the green parks. Meet your ORBIS guide at 6:00 PM in the hotel lobby and enjoy dinner in the hotel’s restaurant.

3rd DAY, SUNDAY WARSAW [ B, L ] After breakfast, we introduce you to the highlights of Warsaw. Your sightseeing tour includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park. Here, we will enter the park near the Chopin’s monument, surrounded by benches and rose bushes. Then, we pass by the Palace of Science and Culture, the Saxon gardens, the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, monument of the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican.

Continue with a walking tour of Old Town, Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. Lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon is free to explore more of Warsaw on your own.

4 DAY, MONDAY WARSAW – CZESTOCHOWA – AUSCHWITZ – KRAKOW [ B, L ] The road to Krakow, Poland’s unique, medieval, open-air museum, leads us past Czestochowa, site th

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Sukiennice, Krakow of Jasna Gora and the Black Madonna, venerated as Poland’s holiest icon. En route to Krakow, we also stop at Auschwitz, site of the concentration camp, where millions lost their lives in the crematoria.

5th DAY, TUESDAY KRAKOW [ B, D ] Krakow has more than one thousand buildings and monuments of historic and architectural interest.

Your tour includes Market Square, Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Church and Wawel Hill with its Gothic cathedral. The afternoon is at your leisure. Dinner and overnight in Krakow.

6th DAY, WEDNESDAY KRAKOW – WIELICZKA – ZAKOPANE [ B, L ] After breakfast drive to Poland’s winter capital, Zakopane; en route visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, famous for their underground chapels and crystal caves. Lunch at a local restaurant in Wieliczka.

Overnight in Zakopane.

7th DAY, THURSDAY ZAKOPANE [ B, D ] After breakfast city sightseeing, including an excursion by cable car to Gubalowka mountain. Enjoy a free afternoon to pursue your own interests. Dinner and overnight in Zakopane.

8th DAY, FRIDAY ZAKOPANE – WROCLAW [ B, D ] Today, we drive to Wroclaw, the charming city on the Odra River, the capital of Lower Silesia.

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12 DAY, TUESDAY GDYNIA – GDANSK – SOPOT [ B, L ] Gdynia, the youngest member of the Tri-city complex, consisting of Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia, is a major seaport with beautiful beaches. Nearby Sopot is an Old World resort with grand hotels, boardwalks, beaches and resort pleasures. Gdansk, the oldest of the three, is a magnificent restoration of a medieval port, with a stunning Town Hall, Neptune’s Fountain, Gothic churches, romantic cobblestone alleys and breezy harbor promenades.

You’ll see them all and hear a recital on the worldfamous organ in Oliwa Cathedral on your tour today.

After lunch you are free to relax seaside. th

Grunwaldzki Bridge, Wroclaw

your Hotels: • WARSAW – 2 nights at Novotel Centrum**** • KRAKOW – 2 nights at Novotel Bronowice**** • ZAKOPANE – 2 nights at Mercure Kasprowy***

Lichen 9th DAY, MONDAY WROCLAW – LICHEN [ B, D ] Among your impressions of this city with its medieval architecture are the 13th century Town Hall and the Gothic cathedral. After lunch, we leave for Lichen. Sightseeing of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lichen. Dinner and accommodation in Lichen.

10th DAY, SUNDAY LICHEN – GNIEZNO – TORUN [ B, L ] After breakfast we depart for Gniezno. After a brief sightseeing tour of this historic city, we drive to Torun – the medieval town so closely associated with Copernicus. On arrival enjoy your free time.

11 DAY, MONDAY TORUN – GDYNIA [ B, L ] This morning, after breakfast, we enjoy a city tour of Torun’s marvelous Gothic architecture, including the Old Town Square,Town Hall, the nearby “Pod Gwiazda” house and more.After lunch departure for Gdynia. th

• WROCLAW – 1 night at Wroclaw Hotel*** or similar • LICHEN – 1 night at Magda Hotel*** or Arka Pilgrim’s House

Wroclaw University 13th DAY, WEDNESDAY GDYNIA – MALBORK – WARSAW [ B, L ] After breakfast, drive to Malbork on the Vistula River.

A mighty stone fortress, it once housed an order of Teutonic Knights’. In the afternoon, we return to Warsaw.

14th DAY, THURSDAY WARSAW [ B, D ] Today, you visit the Royal Castle – an artistic legacy of Poland’s last king.After a free afternoon, enjoy dinner with folklore at a local restaurant.

• TORUN – 1 night at Mercure Helios*** or similar • GDYNIA – 2 nights at Gdynia Hotel*** • WARSAW – 2 nights at Novotel Centrum****

Japanese Garden, Wroclaw

15th DAY, FRIDAY WARSAW – USA [ B ] Filled with wonderful impressions, board your transAtlantic jet for the home-bound flight.

Guaranteed Departures GuaraNteed Prices Return to USA: Friday

JUN 5

JUN 19

$ 3,575

$ 3,783

JUL 3

JUL 17

$ 3,698

$ 3,802

JUL 31

AUG 14

$ 3,582

$ 3,659

SEP 4

SEP 18

$ 3,302

$ 3,406

SEP 25

OCT 9

$ 3,302

$ 3,406

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $ 779

Gdansk

Regular Air & Land Rates New York Chicago

Departure from USA: Friday

LAND ONLY: $ 2,549

• On “land only” packages, the tour starts at 6:00 PM on the 2nd day and does not include airport/hotel transfers.

Departure tax is not included.

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Baltic Sea RUSSIA

Poland

Auschwitz

CZECH REPUBLIC

SLOVAKIA

Aerial view of Warsaw

Splendors of Poland (K-10) 12 Days FROM

$ 2,863 including airfare Guaranteed Departures Tour Features: • Round trip air between USA and Poland via LOT Polish Airlines • First-class accommodations with private bath or shower • Meals as per itinerary: B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner • Comprehensive sightseeing program, as indicated • Motor coach transportation within Poland • Service of an Englishspeaking guide • Hotel charges and taxes • Airport/hotel transfers

Tour Itinerary: 1st day, friday USA – Warsaw [ overnight ] Your Polish adventure begins today, as you board your jet for Warsaw, Poland’s dynamic capital.

2nd day, saturday Warsaw [ D ] Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Hurry and unpack! Warsaw has so much to offer. Meet your ORBIS guide at 6:00 PM in the hotel lobby, before enjoying a dinner with folklore entertainment.

3rd day, sunday Warsaw [ B, l ] You’ll really know the highlights of Warsaw after your tour today. Historic Old Town, rebuilt with love and dedication after World War II, the ancient Barbican defense walls, the Ghetto memorial, dedicated to the thousands, who lost their lives in their heroic resistance to the Nazis, and the 18th century Lazienki Park, a green oasis in the heart of the city. After lunch enjoy Warsaw on your own.

6th day, wednesday Krakow – Wieliczka – Krakow [ b, d ] Get acquainted today with this medieval jewel, as you explore Market Square, where you hear the silver trumpet of the bugler from St. Mary’s church tower and go inside to admire the awesome Wit Stwosz altar. You also visit Wawel Hill, and the Gothic Cathedral. In the afternoon, there’s an excursion to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an unforgettable experience. Tonight enjoy a dinner with folklore at a local restaurant.

7th day, thursday Krakow – Warsaw – Torun [ b, l ] Our route today leads to Torun, famous as the birthplace of the world-renowned Copernicus.

8th day, friday Torun – Gdynia [ b, l ] After breakfast, we will have a tour of Torun, the birthplace of Copernicus. Lunch. Our drive ends in Gdynia on the Baltic, one of Poland’s great seaports.

4th day, monday Warsaw – Czestochowa – auschwitz – Zakopane [ b, l ] This morning, we leave for Zakopane. En route, we stop in Czestochowa and Jasna Gora Monastery to visit the Black Madonna, Poland’s holiest icon.

We also stop at Auschwitz, one of the largest of the Nazi concentration camps. In the afternoon, we will continue our drive to Zakopane.

5th day, tuesday Zakopane – Krakow [ b, d ] After a brief tour of local highlights, take a cable car to a nearby mountain top for a thrilling panoramic view. In the afternoon we go rafting on the Dunajec River, as it flows through the meadows and gorges of the Pieniny Mountains. Dinner and overnight in Krakow.

Baszta Tower, Krakow

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Gdansk

your Hotels: Olsztyn 9th day, saturday Gdynia – GDANSK – SOPOT [ b, l ] Gdynia makes up one-third of the tri-city complex, which also includes Sopot, an elegant, Old World seaside resort, and Gdansk, the magnificent, restored medieval city, birthplace of Solidarity and home of Lech Walesa. After a tour highlighting the major attractions of all three, we climax the day with an organ concert in nearby Oliwa. In the afternoon you have time to shop for treasures of the Baltic Sea area, including silver and amber souvenirs.

10th day, sunday Gdynia – MALBORk – Olsztyn [ b, l ] Today, we leave for the great Mazurian Lakes district, one of Poland’s favorite vacation areas. On the way, we stop at Malbork, a huge Gothic castle, where the Teutonic Knights once ruled. In the afternoon, we enjoy an open-air picnic before we drive to Olsztyn.

11th day, monday Olsztyn – Warsaw [ b, d ] Before we return to Warsaw today, there is a stop in Olsztynek to tour the Skansen, an open-air recreation of folk architecture. Dinner at a local restaurant.

• WARSAW – 2 nights at Novotel Centrum**** • ZAKOPANE – 1 night at Mercure Kasprowy*** • KRAKOW – 2 nights at Novotel Bronowice**** • TORUN – 1 night at Mercure Helios*** or similar • GDYNIA – 2 nights at Gdynia Hotel*** • OLSZTYN – 1 night at Novotel Hotel***

Malbork

• WARSAW – 1 night at Novotel Centrum****

12th day, Tuesday Warsaw – USA [ b ] Now that you’ve seen Poland’s highlights, it’s time to return home. We transfer you to the airport where you board your jet for the trip home.

Guaranteed Departures

GuaraNteed Prices

Departure from USA: Friday

Return to Regular Air & Land Rates USA:Tuesday New York Chicago

MAY 1

MAY 12

$ 2,993

$ 3,097

MAY 29

JUN 9

$ 3,136

$ 3,344

JUN 12

JUN 23

$ 3,136

$ 3,344

JUN 26

JUL 7

$ 3,259

$ 3,363

JUL 10

JUL 21

$ 3,143

$ 3,220

JUL 24

AUG 4

$ 3,143

$ 3,220

AUG 7

AUG 18

$ 3,143

$ 3,220

AUG 28

SEP 8

$ 3,143

$ 3,220

SEP 25

OCT 6

$ 2,863

$ 2,967

OCT 9

OCT 20

$ 2,863

$ 2,967

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $ 579

Grodzka Street, Krakow

LAND ONLY: $ 2,149

• On “land only” packages, the tour starts at 6:00 PM on the 2nd day and does not include airport/hotel transfers.

Departure tax is not included.

Royal Castle, Warsaw

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Baltic Sea RUSSIA

CZECH REPUBLIC

SLOVAKIA

Royal Castle, Warsaw

Gems of Northern Poland (K-5) 8 Days FROM

$ 1,844 Including Airfare Guaranteed Departures Tour Features: • Round trip air between USA and Poland via LOT Polish Airlines • First-class accommodations with private bath or shower • Meals as per itinerary: B - breakfast L - lunch D - dinner • Comprehensive sightseeing program, as indicated • Motor coach transportation within Poland • Service of an Englishspeaking guide • Hotel charges and taxes • Airport/hotel transfers

Tour Itinerary:

Old Town, Gdansk

1 DAY, TUESDAY USA – WARSAW [ overnight ] Your Polish adventure begins today, as you fly to Warsaw, Poland’s dynamic capital.

ST

2ND DAY, WEDNESDAY WARSAW [ d ] Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Meet your tour guide at 6:00 PM in the hotel lobby, before enjoying a welcome dinner.

3RD DAY, THURSDAY WARSAW – TORUN [ b, l ] After breakfast, we introduce you to the highlights of Warsaw. Your sightseeing tour includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park. Here, we will enter the park near the Chopin’s monument, surrounded by benches and rose bushes.Then, we pass by the Palace of Science and Culture, the Saxon gardens, the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, monument of the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto and the Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of Old Town, Market Square and St. John’s Cathedral. After lunch, we head for Torun.

4TH DAY, FRIDAY TORUN – GDYNIA [ b, l ] After breakfast, we will have a tour of Torun, the birthplace of Copernicus. Your tour includes views of Old Town Square and the 14th century Town Hall.

After lunch, we drive to Gdynia.

your Hotels:

highlights in all three cities and climaxes with an organ concert at the Oliwa cathedral. The afternoon is free for shopping.

6TH DAY, SUNDAY GDYNIA – MALBORK – OLSZTYN [ b, l ] On the way, to Olsztyn, we stop at Malbork, a huge Gothic castle, where the Teutonic Knights once ruled. In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic before we reach Olsztyn.

7TH DAY, MONDAY OLSZTYN – WARSAW [ b, d ] Before returning to Warsaw, there is a stop in Olsztynek to tour the Skansen, an open-air recreation of folk architecture.

8TH DAY, TUESDAY WARSAW – USA [ b ] Your tour ends this morning after breakfast, as we transfer you to the airport for the flight home.

Guaranteed Departures

GuaraNteed Prices

Departure from USA:Tuesday

Regular Air & Land Rates Return to USA:Tuesday New York Chicago

• WARSAW – 1 night at Novotel Centrum****

MAY 5

MAY 12

$ 1,974

$ 2,078

JUN 2

JUN 9

$ 2,117

$ 2,325

• TORUN – 1 night at Mercure Helios*** or similar

JUN 16

JUN 23

$ 2,240

$ 2,344

JUN 30

JUL 7

$ 2,240

$ 2,344

JUL 14

JUL 21

$ 2,124

$ 2,201

JUL 28

AUG 4

$ 2,124

$ 2,201

AUG 11

AUG 18

$ 2,124

$ 2,201

SEP 1

SEP 8

$ 1,844

$ 1,948

SEP 29

OCT 6

$ 1,844

$ 1,948

OCT 13

OCT 20

$ 1,844

$ 1,948

• GDYNIA – 2 nights at Gdynia Hotel*** • OLSZTYN – 1 night at Novotel Hotel*** • WARSAW – 1 night at Novotel Centrum****

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Motlawa River, Gdansk 5 DAY, SATURDAY GDYNIA – GDANSK – SOPOT [ b, l ] Gdynia makes up one-third of the tri-city complex, which also comprises the elegant resort of Sopot and Gdansk, birthplace of Solidarity.Your tour includes TH

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $ 329

LAND ONLY: $ 1,169

• On “land only” packages, the tour starts at 6:00 PM on the 2nd day and does not include airport/hotel transfers.

Departure tax is not included.

Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw

Grand Theatre – National Opera House, Warsaw

There is No Business like Group Business…

If you have a group ready to travel, give as a call!

Today, it is just as easy to send a whole bus full of tourists to a particular destination or on a specific quest as one individual.That is why we have expanded our special Group Tour Department this season, not just for set programs created by us, but also for custom designed tours, tailored to your own needs.

For how many days should you plan the tour?

How many participants do you need?

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While you can schedule any length of time, American Travel Abroad & Orbis Travel recommend a minimum of seven days and six nights. We can get you started with as few as 15 passengers. Of course, the more the merrier, but, more important, the more, the better the price per participant. If they want luxury all the way, we can provide that. If the group is budget-conscious, we can adjust the program to reflect a more affordable cost. We can arrange the trip with or without round trip air; with full American plan or breakfast only; with special banquets and gala dinners; with as many or as few extra features as you specify.

While we can formulate tours along such diverse topics as music, economics, agriculture, science, commerce or industry in Poland, Europe or anywhere in the world, we already have on tap some ready-made programs throughout Poland. We can offer them to you as is or alter them to your requirements.

Here are a few exciting programs to consider: 1. GET CLOSER TO CHOPIN and HIS MUSIC 4 days/3 nights – land only (5 days/4 nights including airfare) Visiting: Warsaw – Nieborow – Zelazowa Wola – Brochow – Sanniki 2. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF POPE JOHN PAUL II 7 days/6 nights – land only (8 days/7 nights including airfare) Visiting: Warsaw – Niepokalanow – Czestochowa – Oswiecim – Wadowice – Krakow – Ludzmierz – Zakopane 3. JEWISH ROOTS 8 days/7 nights – land only (9 days/8 nights including airfare) Visiting: Warsaw – Tykocin – Treblinka – Warsaw – Lodz– Oswiecim – Krakow – Tarnow – Lancut 4. CISTERCIAN ORDER IN POLAND 6 days/5 nights – land only (7 days/6 nights including airfare) Visiting: Wroclaw – Krzeszow – Henrykow – Krakow – Mogila – Szczyrzyc – Krakow – Jedrzejow – Wachock – Sulejow – Lubiaz

5. EXPLORING UNDERGROUND POLAND 8 days/7 nights – land only (9 days/8 nights including airfare) Visiting: Warsaw – Chelm – Zamosc – Sandomierz – Krakow – Wieliczka – Tarnowskie Gory – Opole – Zloty Stok – Walim – Wroclaw – Miedzyrzecz – Poznan 6. BIRD WATCHING IN NORTH-EASTERN POLAND 6 days/5 nights – land only (7 days/6 nights including airfare) Visiting: Warsaw – Biebrza Marshes – Bialowieza Forest – Siemianowka Lake

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7. POLISH FLAVORS 7 days/6 nights – land only (8 days/7 nights including airfare) Visiting: Warsaw – Kiermusy – Bialowieza – Kazimierz Dolny – Lancut – Tarnow – Krakow – Koniakow – Chocholow – Zakopane

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Remuh Synagogue, Krakow

Historical Jewish Sites of Poland There’s much more to Jewish life in Poland than the death camps and ghetto. For the past 60 years, Jews have been returning to Poland and remembering their past, remembering those who died and remembering the destruction of communities and culture, but now Jewish life is once again emerging and looking to the future.

WARSAW was an important Jewish cultural and spiritual center. The most important Jewish sites in Warsaw include the Jewish Cemetery, Nozyk Synagogue, Jewish Historical Institute, sites connected with the Ghetto Uprising of 1943, Umschlagplatz and Mila 18.

Warsaw Ghetto On October 12, 1940, the Germans decreed the establishment of a ghetto in Warsaw. The decree required all Jewish residents of Warsaw to move into a designated area, which German authorities sealed off from the rest of the city in November 1940.

The Umschlagplatz was where the Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto had to assemble to board the trains which transported them to the death camp at Treblinka, beginning in July 1942.

The Jewish Cemetery On Okopowa Street, in Warsaw, Poland sits an old Jewish cemetery, one of the very few to have survived World War II. Founded in 1806, the cemetery consists of 82 acres and contains the remains of approximately 250,000 people.

TREBLINKA is the second biggest and the most cruel Nazi extermination camp, where 700,000 people were mercilessly killed within one year. Nowadays there is an impressive monument raised in the middle of Treblinka. One part shows 17,000 irregular granite stones out of which 216 have the names of different Jewish communities engraved.

TYKOCIN is located in the province of Bialystok, east of the former extermination camp of Treblinka. A Jewish community was founded here in the 16th century and it quickly became an important centre of both Polish and Jewish cultures.

Krakow Ghetto in Podgorze The Nazi-conceived Jewish ghetto in Krakow was situated in the Podgorze area on the right bank of the Wisla River opposite Kazimierz and its historical Jewish Quarter. It was strategically situated next to the Zablocie industrial district with many plants, including the now-famous “Schindler’s Factory” that utilize the cheap forced labor of the ghetto inhabitants.

AUSCHWITZ – BIRKENAU Europe’s largest German Nazi concentration and death camp from World War II. The complex consisted of two main camps: Auschwitz I, the administrative center, and Auschwitz II (Birkenau), the extermination camp.

TARNOW is a city about 40 miles east of Krakow. Jews were first mentioned in the town as early as the 1400’s. In the 19th century Tarnow had the fourth largest Jewish population center in Galicia, after Krakow, Lwow and Stanislawow.

LUBLIN, for centuries, was inhabited by Jews who helped create its special climate. Highlights include: the Old and New Jewish Cemetery, Jewish Trail around the Old Town, Chevrat Nosim Synagogue, Grodzka Gate and Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin (The Lublin Academy of Sages).

MAJDANEK, located 4km from Lublin, was one of the Nazi’s largest concentration/extermination camps. Nowadays on the former camp grounds there is a museum. In the Museum territory there are two huge stone monuments, raised to commemorate the victims.

LODZ is a large industrial city. The Jewish community contributed substantially to its development. During World War II, the Lodz Ghetto was the largest in Europe (200,000 residents). Few of its inhabitants survived. Lodz’s Jewish Cemetery is the largest Jewish cemetery in Europe, and holds many gravestones from the 19th century.

KRAKOW Krakow was one of the largest Jewish centers in Poland/Galicia, and, as such, needs no introduction.

Kazimierz / Casimir has the most magnificent collection of Jewish heritage in Poland. There are seven synagogues with the Old Synagogue as the first one built but the Remuh synagogue and cemetery as the most renowned in the world. Wandering along the streets of Kazimierz, you can experience through the eyes of your imagination the lost world of Hassids,Tzaddiks, and Rabbis.

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Nozyk Synagogue, Krakow

Kudowa Zdroj

Polish Health Resorts We’ll help you recharge your batteries, renew your energy, revive your senses and restore your state of well-being!

The fact is, people from all over Europe have been coming to Polish health resorts for hundreds of years to restore their health, regenerate their stamina and prevent disease.

Each health resort specializes in the treatment of one or more health conditions.

Read the information below to help you select the resort most appropriate for your health conditions. Then ask your travel agent to get in touch with AMTA for reservations.

LOCALITY

THERAPEUTIC INDICATORS

BUSKO ZDROJ

Musculo-skeletal system disorders, skin diseases, circulatory system disorders, rheumatic diseases.

CIECHOCINEK

Musculo-skeletal system disorders, circulatory and respiratory system disorders, rheumatic diseases, skin and female diseases, obesity.

CIEPLICE ZDROJ

Musculo-skeletal system disorders, rheumatic diseases, urinary tract diseases, children’s diseases: musculo-skeletal system disorders, rheumatic problems.

IWONICZ ZDROJ

Musculo-skeletal system disorders, gynecological, rheumatic and neurological diseases, digestive and respiratory system disorders, obesity.

KOLOBRZEG

Disorders of the respiratory tract and circulatory system, musculo-skeletal system disorders, rheumatic diseases, endocrine secretion disorders and disorders of the metabolic system.

KRYNICA ZDROJ

Digestive system disorders, urinary tract and circulatory system diseases, endocrine secretion and metabolic system disorders, gynecological diseases.

LADEK ZDROJ

Rheumatic diseases, musculo-skeletal system disorders, skin diseases, circulatory system diseases.

NALECZOW

Circulatory system disorders (coronary system).

POLANICA ZDROJ

Circulatory and digestive system disorders, rheumatic disorders.

SWIERADOW ZDROJ

Musculo-skeletal system disorders, rheumatic diseases, gynecological diseases, circulatory system diseases, nervous system disorders.

SZCZAWNICA

Respiratory, circulatory, endocrine and metabolic disorders, rheumatic diseases, skin diseases.

WIELICZKA

Respiratory system disorders, bronchial asthma (irrespective of clinical stage) both allergic and infectious, chronic bronchitis, allergic catarrh.

general information: 1. T he recommended period of stay is 21 days.

Shorter stays are possible, but not less than 10 days.

Stays from 10 to 14 days are subject to additional charge to cover costs of intensive therapy.

2. I t is required to submit a current medical diagnosis of the illness (preferably in Latin) as well as the results of basic medical tests, such as morphology, urine test, blood pressure and a lung x-ray. A negative result of AIDS test is required for the treatment in Cieplice.

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Local Excursions on Request Rates include: transportation by car, guide services, entrance fees (if not stated otherwise). Rates per person in USD. Service from WARSAW

Duration 1 pax

without transport

2 pax

3 pax

1 pax

2 pax

3 pax

$ 228

$ 114

$ 77

$ 139

$ 70

$ 47

half day

$ 277

$ 139

$ 93

$ 186

$ 93

$ 61

LAZIENKI – former summer palace of King Stanislaw August Poniatowski, located in one of the most beautiful parks in Europe

half day

$ 235

$ 117

$ 79

$ 146

$ 74

$ 49

ZAMEK KROLEWSKI – former residence of Polish Kings, situated in the city center of Warsaw

half day

$ 270

$ 135

$ 91

$ 181

$ 91

$ 61

ZELAZOWA WOLA – old Polish manor house, birthplace of Fryderyk Chopin

half day

$ 249

$ 124

$ 84

$ 146

$ 74

$ 49

KAZIMIERZ DOLNY – a splendid architectural and landscape complex picturesquely located on the Vistula River high bank, monuments of Renaissance culture and art

full day

$ 447

$ 224

$ 149

$ 172

$ 86

$ 58

Duration 1 pax

2 pax

3 pax

1 pax

2 pax

3 pax

WARSAW – the Old City (the Barbican, Cathedral of St. John, Jesuit Church, Warsaw Historical Museum, Swietojanska Street, Castle Square, Old Town Square)

half day

WILANOW – Baroque summer residence of King Jan III Sobieski, situated in lovely park, one of the most beautiful parks in Europe

KRAKOW (Cracow) KRAKOW – Kazimierz (Remuh Synagogue, The Old Synagogue) & Old Town (Municipal Arsenal, Czartoryski Museum, the Barbican, the Jagiellonian University, Wawel Cathedral, Franciscan Church & Monastery, Church of St. Mary, Market Square, Cloth Hall, St. Florian’s Gate)

half day

$ 203

$ 103

$ 70

$ 124

$ 63

$ 44

KRAKOW + WAWEL – Kazimierz, Old Town, Wawel

half day

$ 231

$ 126

$ 91

$ 151

$ 86

$ 65

WAWEL – former residence of Polish Kings, situated on the Wawel Hill, exposition of historical furniture, paintings of famous masters, world wide known collection of 16th century tapestries

1,5 hour

$ 226

$ 123

$ 88

$ 147

$ 82

$ 60

JOHN PAUL’S II ROUTE – Archbishop’s Palace, Archdiocese Museum, St. Florian’s Church, Lagiewniki

half day

$ 203

$ 103

$ 70

$ 124

$ 63

$ 44

Remembrance of Jewish culture – visit to KAZIMIERZ – old Jewish part of Krakow

half day

$ 205

$ 105

$ 72

$ 126

$ 65

$ 46

AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU/OSWIECIM – Europe’s largest German Nazi concentration and death camp from World War II. The complex consisted of two main camps: Auschwitz I, the administrative centre, and Auschwitz II (Birkenau), an extermination camp

6 hours

$ 419

$ 210

$ 140

$ 233

$ 116

$ 77

DUNAJEC RIVER GORGE – raft trip down the lovely Dunajec River

full day

$ 500

$ 263

$ 186

$ 221

$ 124

$ 93

CZESTOCHOWA – the Paulite Monastery founded in 14th century with the famous Gothic painting of Our Lady - the Black Madonna, objects of sacral art

8 hours

$ 459

$ 230

$ 153

$ 200

$ 100

$ 67

WIELICZKA SALT MINE – one of the oldest salt mines in Europe, also spa, art sculptures in salt

half day

$ 352

$ 191

$ 135

$ 266

$ 147

$ 107

Duration 1 pax

2 pax

3 pax

1 pax

2 pax

3 pax

GDANSK GDANSK – Old Town walking tour (the Green Bridge, Green Gate, Upland Gate, the Royal Way, Golden Gate, Main Town Hall, Artus Court, Long Street)

3 hours

-

-

-

$ 200

$ 100

$ 68

GDANSK – sightseeing of TRI - CITY, three entrances (included) to: Historical Museum of Gdansk, Oliwa Cathedral & Sopot pier

5 hours

$ 379

$ 205

$ 142

$ 249

$ 131

$ 93

OLIWA CATHEDRAL – sightseeing and organ concert (regular) - entrance fee included

3 hours

$ 370

$ 188

$ 126

$ 205

$ 105

$ 72

WESTERPLATTE – place famous for the heroic defense of 182 Polish soldiers in September 1939 - Harbor sightseeing by boat

2,5 hours

-

-

-

$ 226

$ 126

$ 93

MALBORK – excursion from Gdansk. Castle of the Knights of Teutonic Order, former residence of Grand Master of the Order – example of mediaeval stronghold architecture

half day

$ 354

$ 188

$ 131

$ 154

$ 88

$ 65

Duration 1 pax

ZAKOPANE

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with transport

2 pax

3 pax

1 pax

2 pax

3 pax

GUBALOWKA – CHOCHOLOW (return ticket to Gubalowka)

half day

$ 330

$ 165

$ 110

$ 275

$ 139

$ 93

DUNAJEC RIVER GORGE – raft trip down the lovely Dunajec River Valley & DEBNO – sightseeing of wooden 15th c. church and castle

full day

$ 480

$ 240

$ 161

$ 379

$ 189

$ 126

Local Excursions on Request

(cont.)

Rates include: transportation by car, guide services, entrance fees (if not stated otherwise). Rates per person in USD. Service from

with transport

WROCLAW

Duration 1 pax

without transport

2 pax

3 pax

1 pax

2 pax

3 pax

WROCLAW – Cathedral, Aula Leopoldina, Millennium Hall (Hala Tysiaclecia)

4 hours

$ 335

$ 175

$ 119

$ 186

$ 100

$ 70

WROCLAW – Cathedral, Aula Leopoldina, Millennium Hall (Hala Tysiaclecia), The Japanese Garden, and Wroclaw Botanical Garden

8 hours

$ 563

$ 293

$ 249

$ 265

$ 142

$ 105

PANORAMA RACLAWICKA – the painting depicting the victorious battle of 1794 Uprising under the command of Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1800 sq meters area) – ticket. Cancellation deadline is 9 days

~ 1,5 hour

$ 137

$ 75

$ 54

$ 16

$ 16

$ 16

SWIDNICA & KSIAZ – Peace Church in Swidnica is included in the UNESCO Word Heritage List and Ksiaz Castle is one of the biggest and most impressive castles in Europe

6-8 hours

$ 556

$ 286

$ 244

$ 258

$ 137

$ 98

Duration 1 pax

2 pax

3 pax

1 pax

2 pax

3 pax

LUBLIN LUBLIN – The Old Town, Catholic University of Lublin – the courtyard, Cathedral, and Lublin Castle (without entrance fee)

4 hours

-

-

-

$ 179

$ 89

$ 60

THE JUDAICS OF LUBLIN – museum in Majdanek; old and new Jewish cemetery, the Talmudic Academy, the synagogue of old town

half day

$ 428

$ 214

$ 144

$ 263

$ 131

$ 88

KOZLOWKA – palace and park near Lublin, Zamoyski Museum with many valuable paintings and sculptures, among them very interesting collection of socrealism art

half day

$ 470

$ 235

$ 158

$ 263

$ 131

$ 88

ZAMOSC – the pearl of Polish Renaissance, old market with the ancient town hall, old houses and parts of old fortified wall

half day

$ 691

$ 345

$ 231

$ 312

$ 156

$ 103

Regular City Tours Rates include: motor coach or minibus transportation (except walking tours), guide services and entrance fees.

Rates per person in USD. WARSAW (01 April 2009 – 31 March 2010) Tour Sightseeing of Warsaw Chopin recital in Lazienki Park

Duration

Operated

4 hours

Apr. – Oct. 09 Nov. 09 – Mar. 10

1h 15 min

Mar. – Dec. 2009

1 pax daily Sat, Sun

$ 63

Tue, Thu, Sat

$ 59

KRAKOW (16 March 2009 – 15 March 2010) Duration

Operated

1 pax

Krakow – city tour

Tour

4 hours

daily

$ 49

Auschwitz-Birkenau

6 hours

daily

$ 39

Wieliczka Salt Mine

4 hours

daily

$ 49

The traces of Jewish culture*

4 hours

Wed, Sun

$ 49

John Paul II Route*

4 hours

Tue, Fri

$ 69

Zakopane*

8 hours

Czestochowa Black Madonna & Pieskowa Skala Castle*

10 hours

Wed, Sat Apr. – Oct. 09

Jewish Style Dinner*

Mar. & Nov. 09 Apr. – Oct. 09

Entertain the Dragon*

Jul. – Aug. 09

Dunajec River Gorge* & Niedzica Castle – raft trip

$ 73 Tue, Fri

$ 99

Fri, Sat, Sun daily

$ 49

Fri

$ 69

8 hours

Mon, Thu

$ 149

Duration

Operated

1 pax

WROCLAW (01 May – 30 September 2009) Tour Wroclaw – City Tour

3 hours

Wroclaw – Inter – Islands

3 hours

May – Sep. 09 Oct. 09 – Apr. 10

Tue, Sun Tue, Thu, Sat

Wed, Sun

$ 42 $ 42

Swidnica & Ksiaz

5 hours

Fri

$ 72

Auschwitz-Birkenau

12 hours

Mon, Thu, Sat

$ 112

* min. number of participants:

2 pax

25

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Transfers Service WITH guide

Service WITHOUT guide Rates are per car each way and include: transportation for up to 2 passengers and English speaking driver.

Guide assistance is not included.

Rates are per car each way and include: transportation for up to 2 passengers and the assistance of English speaking guide.

From:

Airport - Hotel Hotel - Airport

Railway Station - Hotel Hotel - Railway Station

From:

Airport - Hotel Hotel - Airport

Railway Station - Hotel Hotel - Railway Station

Warsaw

$ 44

$ 44

Warsaw

$ 123

$ 123

Krakow

$ 54

$ 33

Krakow

$ 119

$ 93

Gdansk

$ 67

$ 58

Gdansk

$ 158

$ 149

Wroclaw

$ 49

$ 42

Wroclaw

$ 109

$ 109

on request

other localities

on request

on request

other localities

on request

Rail Tickets Rail ticket prices with seat reservation Delivery of tickets or other documents to the hotel, railway station or airport (cost of ticket is not included)

$ 40

I class

II class

Warsaw - Krakow / Krakow - Warsaw distance 292 km, travel time 2 h 47 min

~ $ 103

~ $ 77

Warsaw - Gdansk / Gdansk - Warsaw distance 329 km, travel time 4 h 27 min

~ $ 103

~ $ 77

Warsaw - Wroclaw / Wroclaw - Warsaw distance 471 km, travel time 5 h 00 min

~ $ 110

~ $ 82

Warsaw - Poznan / Poznan - Warsaw distance 306 km, travel time 2 h 55 min

~ $ 103

~ $ 77

Warsaw - Zakopane / Zakopane - Warsaw distance 439 km, travel time 6 h 20 min

~ $ 100

~ $ 68

Warsaw - Szczecin / Szczecin - Warsaw distance 563 km, travel time 5 h 36 min

~ $ 110

~ $ 82

Warsaw - Lodz / Lodz - Warsaw* distance 125 km, travel time 1 h 30 min

~ $ 35

~ $ 25

Warsaw - Torun / Torun - Warsaw* distance 230 km, travel time 2 h 55 min

~ $ 39

~ $ 32

Warsaw Prague / Prague - Warsaw distance 758 km, travel time 8 h 50 min

~ $ 245

~ $ 170

Krakow - Zakopane / Zakopane - Krakow distance 144 km, travel time 3 h 00 min

~ $ 60

~ $ 42

Krakow - Prague / Prague - Krakow distance 502 km, travel time 7 h 00 min

~ $ 195

~ $ 137

Krakow - Budapest / Budapest - Krakow distance 591 km, travel time 9 h 20 min

~ $ 219

~ $ 151

All train fares are subject to change *No seat reservation

Metro Station, Warsaw

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Hotel Rates

Rates in USD per room, per night. All prices include breakfast, registration fee, service charge and VAT tax. Weekend requirement: Friday-Sunday (last night: Sunday-Monday).

High Season

RATES FOR INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL (BED AND BREAKFAST) WARSAW MDM

SGL

*** WE Metropol *** WE

Season DBL

04/01 - 06/30/09 09/01 - 10/31/09 139 160 107 128 04/01 - 06/30/09 09/01 - 10/31/09 128 149 96 117

Novotel Airport *** WE Courtyard by Marriott **** WE (Fr - Sat) Holiday Inn **** WE Jan III Sobieski **** WE Novotel Centrum **** WE Polonia Palace **** WE Hilton ***** WE Intercontinental ***** WE Le Royal Meridien Bristol superior rooms WE

04/01 - 06/30/09 09/01 - 10/31/09 214 235 128 149 05/01 - 06/30/09 09/01 - 10/31/09 219 230 170 179 05/01 - 06/30/09 09/01 - 10/31/09 214 119

235 140

*****

Marriott

07/01/09 - 08/31/09 ***** WE

156 156

Radisson SAS Centrum

156 156 03/01/10 - 03/31/10

***** WE

249 137

WE

137 137

249 151

SGL

Off-Season DBL

11/01 - 11/30/09 03/01 - 03/31/10 128 149 107 128 11/01 - 11/30/09 03/01 - 03/31/10 117 139 96 117 04/01/09 - 03/31/10 189 189 156 156 04/01 - 06/30/09 09/01/09 - 03/31/10 240 274 96 109 04/01 - 06/26/09 09/01/09 - 10/30/09 216 216 139 139 04/01 - 06/30/09 09/01 - 10/30/09 139 168 117 147 04/01 - 06/26/09 09/01 - 10/30/09 215 216 137 137 11/01 - 11/30/09 03/01 - 03/31/10 181 202 128 149 04/01/09 - 04/30/09 189 200 140 149 04/01 - 04/30/09 11/01 - 11/30/09 03/01/10 - 03/31/10 191 214 119 140 04/01 - 06/30/09 09/01 - 11/30/09 303 337 04/01/09 - 10/31/09 203 224 04/01 - 06/30/09 09/01 - 12/17/09 03/01/10 - 03/31/10 203 216 170 182 04/01 - 04/08/09 04/15 - 06/10/09 06/16 - 06/25/09 09/01 - 11/10/09 11/16/09 - 12/10/09 237 237 130 144

SGL

DBL

07/01 - 08/31/09 12/01/09 - 02/28/10 117 139 107 128 07/01 - 08/31/09 12/01/09 - 02/28/10 107 128 96 117

07/01/09 - 08/31/09 96 109 96 109 06/27 - 08/31/09 10/31/09 - 03/31/10 137 137 124 124 07/01 - 08/31/09 11/01 - 12/31/09 139 168 117 147 06/27 - 08/31/09 10/31/09 - 03/31/10 137 137 124 124 07/01 - 08/31/09 12/01/09 - 02/28/10 149 170 128 149 07/01/09 - 08/31/09 140 149 1140 149 07/01 - 08/31/09 12/01/09 - 02/28/10 165 188 119 140 07/01 - 08/31/09 12/01/09 - 03/31/10 203 224 11/01/09 - 03/31/10 181 214 12/18/09 - 02/28/10 151 151 151 151 04/09 - 04/14/09 06/11 - 06/15/09 06/26 - 08/30/09 11/11 - 11/15/09 12/11/09 - 12/31/09 123 137 123 137

01/01/10 - 02/28/10 151 151

Sheraton ***** WE Sofitel Victoria ***** WE

04/01 - 06/25/09 08/31 - 10/29/09 235 249 170 184

Westin ***** WE CZESTOCHOWA Grand GDANSK Dom Muzyka Mercure Hevelius Novotel Centrum Novotel Marina Posejdon GDYNIA Gdynia SOPOT Grand Sopot by Sofitel

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07/01 - 08/31/09 12/01/09 - 03/31/10 217 249 144 158 06/26 - 08/30/09 12/18/09 - 01/03/10 147 147 147 147 07/01 - 08/31/09 12/01/09 - 03/31/10 217 251 144 158

04/01/09 - 12/31/09

***

110

124 05/01/09 - 09/30/09

***

106

149

04/01/09 - 04/30/09 93 128 04/01 - 04/30/09 10/01/09 - 03/31/10 149 167 04/01 - 04/30/09 10/01/09 - 03/31/10 133 149 04/01 - 04/30/09 10/01/09 - 03/31/10 139 156 04/01 - 04/30/09 10/01/09 - 03/31/10 96 112

149

04/01 - 04/30/09 10/01/09 - 03/31/10 96 114

147 05/01/09 - 09/30/09

****

193

210 05/01/09 - 09/30/09

***

184

199 05/01/09 - 09/30/09

***

184

200 05/01/09 - 09/30/09

***

133 05/01/09 - 09/30/09

***

*****

04/01 - 06/30/09 09/01 - 11/30/09 274 307 195 205 10/30 - 12/17/09 01/04 - 03/31/10 195 209 147 147 04/01 - 06/30/09 09/01 - 11/30/09 274 309 195 205

131 06/01/09 - 08/31/09 337

386

04/01 - 05/31/09 09/01 - 10/31/09 319 365

11/01/09 - 03/31/10 258

303

Hotel Rates

Rates in USD per room, per night. All prices include breakfast, registration fee, service charge and VAT tax. Weekend requirement: Friday-Sunday (last night: Sunday-Monday).

High Season

RATES FOR INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL (BED AND BREAKFAST) KRAKOW Alexander

SGL

Season DBL

***

Chopin

119 04/01/09 - 10/31/09 159

Francuski

04/14/09 - 10/31/09 WE

244 207

259 207

Kazimierz *** WE Matejko

***

Pod Wawelem

***

Regent

***

04/01/09 - 10/31/09 124

168

Senacki *** WE WyspiaNski standard rooms standard + rooms

***

1 night min. 2 nights Novotel Bronowice

****

Amadeus

**** WE Novotel Centrum

04/14/09 - 10/31/09 **** WE

Orient

210 193

217 193

****

Holiday Inn standard rooms WE Radisson SAS * Prices can be used if stays include min. 2 nights Sheraton classic rooms WE

*****

*****

*****

156

04/01 - 06/30/09 09/01 - 10/31/09 235 259 224 249 05/04 - 06/30/09 09/01 - 10/23/09 259 279 219* 238* 05/04 - 06/26/09 08/01 - 10/02/09 328 359

359 392

137 154 04/01/2009 - 10/31/2009 160 172 04/01/09 - 04/13/09 200 214 184 198 04/01/09 - 10/31/09 137 161 128 154 04/01/09 - 10/31/09 160 170 04/01/09 - 10/31/09 154 186 12/28/09 - 01/01/10 112 147 04/01 - 10/31/09 12/29/09 - 01/02/10 158 213 142 197 04/01 - 10/31/09 12/30/09 - 01/01/10 130 154 149 167 04/01 - 10/31/09 12/30/09 - 01/01/10 281 303 266 277 04/14/09 - 10/31/09 168 168 153 153 04/01/09 - 04/13/09 147 165 147 165 04/01/09 - 10/31/09 175 204 07/01/09 - 08/31/09 216 238 209 233 04/01 - 05/03/09 07/01 - 08/31/09 12/30/09 - 01/04/10 219 238 219* 238* 03/01 - 05/03/09 06/26 - 08/31/09 10/02/09 - 10/30/09 263 296 296 328

SZCZECIN Novotel Szczecin 140 133

WE Radisson SAS

167

163 163

***

133 154

***

193 179

184 184 10/30/09 - 02/28/10

231 263

263 296 10/01/09 - 03/31/10

156 147

137 126

188

131

154 144 11/01/09 - 12/28/09

05/01/09 - 09/30/09

standard rooms lux rooms Mercure Helios

DBL

11/01/09 - 03/31/10 86 107 11/01 - 12/28/09 01/02 - 03/31/10 105 123 11/01/09 - 03/31/10 96 110 11/01/09 - 03/31/10 107 123 11/01/09 - 03/31/10 200 214 167 167 11/01/09 - 03/31/10 110 137 105 128 01/02 - 03/31/09 11/01 - 12/28/09 117 128 11/01 - 12/28/09 01/02 - 03/31/10 105 128 11/01 - 12/27/09 01/02 - 03/31/10 100 131 11/01 - 12/28/09 01/03 - 03/31/10 124 166 109 150 11/01 - 12/29/09 01/02/10 - 03/31/10 82 93 91 98 11/01 - 12/29/09 01/02/10 - 03/31/10 235 256 214 235 04/01 - 04/13/09 01/11/09 - 03/31/10 112 112 112 112 11/01/09 - 03/31/10 147 165 140 140 11/01/09 - 03/31/10 126 155 11/01/09 - 03/31/10 156 179 151 175 10/24/09 - 12/29/09

04/01/09 - 10/31/09

****

TORUN Filmar

154 175

147

01/01 - 04/30/09 10/01 - 12/31/09 117 139 139 160

04/01/09 - 03/31/10

WE WROCLAW Holiday Inn

WE Novotel Wroclaw *** WE Wroclaw *** WE *** ***

233 219

05/04 - 06/26/09 08/24/09 - 10/02/09 12/30/09 - 01/01/10 146 168 139 154 04/01 - 06/30/09 09/01/09 - 03/31/10 116 116 96 96 04/01 - 06/30/09 09/01/09 - 03/31/10 140 140 128 128

****

Mercure Kasprowy

SGL

04/01/09 - 09/30/09 ***

ZAKOPANE Giewont

175 04/01/09 - 10/31/09

*** ***

147 12/29/09 - 01/01/10

181

***

Classic

Off-Season DBL

04/01/09 - 10/31/09

***

Atrium

SGL

12/21/09 - 01/03/10 116

158 12/19/09 - 01/02/10

342

359

04/01 - 10/31/09 01/04 - 03/31/10 114 156 01/03/09 - 03/31/10 188 205

04/01 - 05/03/09 06/27 - 08/23/09 10/03 - 09/12/09 01/02 - 03/31/10 151 177 146 161 07/01/09 - 08/31/09 102 102 96 96 07/01/09 - 08/31/09 128 128 128 128 11/01/09 - 12/20/09 91

117 04/01/09 - 12/18/09

161

177

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Car Rental

FARM

Save on Car Rentals

Nissan Pathfinder

Skoda Fabia Combi

Skoda Octavia Combi

SEASON 11 Mar. 2009 – 09 Nov. 2009 & 11 Dec. 2009 – 09 Jan. 2010

PRICE LIST in USD valid from 11 Mar. 2009 until 11 Mar. 2010

GROUP

CATEGORY

OFF SEASON (10% OFF on a minimum 7 days rental) 10 Nov. 2009 – 10 Dec. 2009 & 10 Jan. 2010 – 10 Mar. 2010 SEATS/ DOORS

MODEL

3-7 DAYS PER DAY

8-16 DAYS PER DAY

17+ DAYS PER DAY

5/5

Skoda Fabia or similar

39

35

33

5/5

Skoda Fabia Combi or similar

43

39

36

5/5

Skoda Octavia or similar

56

47

45

A EDMR

Economy

Manual A/C

B CWMR

Compact

Manual A/C

C ICMR

Intermediate

Manual A/C

D IWAR

Intermediate Wagon

Automatic A/C

5/5

Skoda Octavia Combi or similar

61

53

49

S LDAR

SUV

Automatic A/C

5/5

Nissan Pathfinder or similar

85

75

70

T FCAR

Full Size

Automatic A/C

5/4

Toyota Camry or similar

75

65

60

V MVAR

Mini Van

Automatic A/C

7/5

Chrysler Town and Country or similar

85

75

70

PLEASE NOTE: prices may change according to US dollar currency rate.

• Pick up/drop off in Warsaw and Krakow at no extra charge.

• Car delivery/return at other locations available at an extra charge.

• Winter tires at no extra charge. Unlimited mileage. Child car seat available upon request at no extra charge.

• Cellular phone rental available upon request for $2.00/day ($1.00/day low season).

• GPS rental available upon request for $5.00/day ($4.00/day low season) • Additional driver may be added to the agreement at no extra charge.

• Minimum driving age is 25 years for all car groups.

• INSURANCE INCLUDED

Chrysler 300 C

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Skoda Octavia

Skoda Fabia

Chrysler Town and Country

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Car Rental

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• • • •

PRICE LIST in USD valid from 01 Apr. 2009 until 31 Mar. 2010 GROUP

MODEL

OFF SEASON 01 Oct. 2009 – 31 Mar. 2010 DOORS/ 1- 6 DAYS 7-14 DAYS SEATS PER DAY PER DAY

SEASON 01 Apr. 2009 – 30 Sep. 2009

15 + DAYS PER DAY

1-6 DAYS PER DAY

7-14 DAYS 15 + DAYS CDW/TP PER DAY PER DAY PER DAY

A1

Ford Fiesta 1,3 radio CD, airbag x 1 Nissan Micra 1,2 radio CD, airbag x 1

3/5

40

35

33

49

43

40

6

A

Dacia Logan 1,4 ABS, radio CD, airbag x 1

4/5

43

37

35

51

45

42

6

B

Opel Corsa Njoy 1,2 A/C, ABS, radio CD, airbag x 2

5/5

45

39

37

53

46

43

7

BW

Skoda Fabia Combi 1,2 A/C, ABS, radio CD, airbag x 2

5/5

47

41

39

56

48

45

7

C

Opel Astra Njoy 1,4 A/C, ABS, radio CD, airbag x 2

5/5

50

43

40

59

51

48

8

CW

Renault Megane Combi 1,4 A/C, ABS, radio, airbag x 4 Opel Astra Combi 1,4 A/C, ABS, radio CD, airbag x 2

52

46

42

62

53

50

9

55

49

45

72

63

59

10

69

60

57

88

76

71

14

D

EW

Opel Astra Njoy 1,6 A/C, ABS, radio CD, airbag x 2 Skoda Octavia 1,6 A/C, ABS, radio CD, airbag x 2 Seat Leon 1,6 A/C, ABS, radio, airbag x 2 Renault Laguna Combi 1,8 A/C, ABS, radio CD, airbag x 6

5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

General Car Rental Information • Unlimited mileage.

• Prices are per day, based on a 24-hour period.

• After a one-hour grace period, charges for an additional day become due.

• Insurance is mandatory per car/per day.

• VAT tax is included.

• All rates, vehicles and conditions are subject to change without notice.

• All cars must be returned with a full tank of gas. Otherwise the client will be charged for the missing fuel, according to the current gas price.

• All designated drivers need an international driver’s license • The client must hold a valid major credit card.

• The same credit card used for payment in USA must be presented at the time of rental abroad

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Vat and local taxes are included Unlimited mileage Free pick-up/drop-off in Warsaw C ar delivery/return in other locations available at an extra charge A dditional driver may be added to the agreement at no extra charge Free replacement car Car seat available for $5.00/day C ancellations 48 hours or less before the pick-up result in two days’ cancellation fee

• Coverage offered by credit card companies may not apply to all types of vehicles and may be also restricted in the rental periods covered. To take advantage of credit card coverage, the renter has to decline the optional CDW & TPR offered by the car rental company. In case of damage, the renter has to settle all the repair charges with the rental company and file for reimbursement from the provider of the coverage. Before deciding to decline the acceptance of CDW/TPR, the renter should carefully investigate all requirements applicable directly with the credit card company.

• The person renting the car is responsible for any damage caused to the vehicle (including fire, breakage of glass or theft), although such damage may not be the person’s fault.

Car Rental

Ford Fiesta 1.3

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi

PRICE LIST in EURO valid from 01 Apr. 2009 until 31 Mar. 2010 GROUP

PRICE LIST without CDW & TP

PRICE LIST with CDW & TP

DOORS 1-3 DAYS 4-5 DAYS 6-7 DAYS 8 + DAYS SEATS PER DAY PER DAY WEEK PER DAY

MODEL

A ECMN

FORD Fiesta 1.3

B EDMR

FORD Fusion 1.4 TDCi

A/C

C CDMR

FORD Focus 1.6 TDCi

A/C

D CDAR

FORD Focus 1.6

E IDMR

1-3 DAYS 4-5 DAYS 6-7 DAYS PER DAY PER DAY WEEK

8 + DAYS PER DAY

3/5

42.00

39.48

213.22

29.55

58.49

55.98

328.67

46.04

5/5

46.67

43.87

236.91

32.83

64.99

62.20

365.19

51.16

5/5

54.27

51.01

275.48

38.18

75.57

72.32

424.64

59.49

4/5

59.15

55.60

300.27

41.62

82.38

78.83

462.86

64.84

FORD Mondeo 1.8 TDCi

A/C

5/5

64.47

60.61

327.29

45.36

89.79

85.93

504.51

70.68

F IWMR

FORD Mondeo 1.8 SW TDCi

A/C

5/5

65.12

61.21

330.57

45.81

90.69

86.78

509.56

71.38

G PDAR

VOLVO S80 2.4

4/5

182.65

175.71

1011.01

143.68

208.95

202.16

1200.21

170.73

H FVMR

KIA CARNIVAL Tour 2.9 CRDi

A/C

5/7

139.36

137.63

815.39

112.52

161.39

159.69

947.94

135.06

I SVMR

RENAULT Trafic 2.0 dCi

4/9

141.95

139.36

830.10

114.25

163.93

161.39

962.39

136.76

A/C Automatic

A/C Automatic

A/C

PLEASE NOTE: prices may change according to EURO currency exchange rate.

GENERAL CAR RENTAL INFORMATION: • Unlimited mileage.

• Prices are per day, based on a 24-hour period.

• 22% VAT tax is included.

• Credit card must be presented at the time of rental.

• International or new Polish driver’s license is required.

• Minimum driving age is 25 years for all car groups.

• Winter tires are mandatory from Nov 1st until March 31st, additional fees apply.

Ford Mondeo 1.8

• Additional driver may be added to the agreement with extra charge.

Ford Focus 1.6

Kia Carnival Tour 2.9

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Car Rental OFF SEASON 01 Oct. 2009 – 12 Dec. 2009 11 Jan. 2010 – 14 Mar. 2010

PRICE LIST in USD valid from 15 Mar. 2009 until 14 Mar. 2010 GROUP

CATEGORY

PHOTO

MAKE & MODEL

3-7 DAYS

8-14 DAYS

15 + DAYS

LDW

3-7 DAYS

8-14 DAYS

15 + DAYS

LDW

O

Manual MCMN

Fiat Panda, Fiat Seicento, Chevrolet Spark (or similar)

37

34

33

8

32

29

28

8

A

A/C, Manual EDMR

Chevrolet Aveo, Skoda Fabia, Opel Corsa (or similar)

47

44

43

8

40

37

36

8

B

A/C, Manual CDMR

Opel Astra, Ford Focus, Skoda Oktavia (or similar)

50

48

47

9

43

41

40

9

B W

A/C, Manual Station Wagon CWMR

Opel Atra, Ford Focus (or similar)

55

53

52

9

47

45

44

9

C

A/C, Manual SDMR

Opel Vectora, Ford Mondeo, Renault Laguna (or similar)

74

67

64

15

63

57

55

15

J

A/C, Manual Station Wagon Small Van XWMR

Opel Zafira, Ford Galaxy (or similar)

83

75

74

15

71

64

63

15

L

A/C, Manual Mini Bus XVMR

Opel Vivaro, VW Transporter (or similar)

119

110

99

15

101

94

85

15

E

A/C, Automatic ECAR

Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Accent (or similar)

50

48

47

12

43

41

40

12

F

A/C, Automatic CDAR

Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, VW Golf (or similar)

68

58

57

15

58

49

48

15

G

A/C, Automatic SDAR

Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus (or similar)

88

84

79

15

75

72

67

15

H

A/C, Automatic FDAR

Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata V6, Saab 9-3, Volvo S60 (or similar)

95

87

86

25

81

74

73

25

K

A/C, Automatic Mini Van XVAR

Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Grand Caravan, Kia Carnival (or similar)

119

110

97

25

101

94

83

25

T

A/C, Automatic Convertible XVAR

Saab 9-3, Chrysler Sebring (or similar)

149

139

135

35

127

118

115

35

S

A/C, SUV XFMR

Toyota RAV4, Suzuki Grand Vitara (or similar)

125

115

99

25

106

98

84

25

G S M

Telefon GSM

1*

1*

1*

-

0*

0*

0*

-

G P S

Nawigacja Satelitarna GPS

5*

5*

5*

-

4*

4*

4*

-

Nokia, Motorola Phone is ready to use, equipped with prepaid card with number and credit for outgoing calls and text messages.

TomTom, Garmin Ready and simple to use GPS satellite navigation device equipped with detailed map of Poland.

Rent UP 2009: • Minimum driving age is 24 years for groups O, A, B, BW, E, F • Minimum driving age is 28 years for other groups.

• Additional driver may be added to the agreement at no extra charge.

• Pick-up & drop-off in Warsaw only.

• Business hours: Mon to Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CET) excluding legal holidays.

• All cars equipped with car stereo and winter tires (thru the winter season).

• Our cars are smoke free.

• Child booster seat (9kg – 36kg) available at no extra charge on request.

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SEASON 15 Mar. 2009 – 30 Sep. 2009 13 Dec. 2009 – 10 Jan. 2010

• Pick-up & drop-off service after business hours or during holidays is subject to service fee 25 USD • Price list is calculated on the base exchange ratio 1 USD = 2.50 PLN. Rent UP reserves a right to change its price list due to currency exchange ratio changes. * Cellular phone rental rates apply with car rental contract only. Customer pays for outgoing calls (pre-paid card). * Rates apply only with car rental contract.

Terms and Conditions AIR TRANSPORTATION: Round trip air transportation by LOT Polish Airlines and any IATA or ARC carrier. Airfares based on non-refundable fares from New York and Chicago are subject to change. Airfares from cities other than those listed will be given on request. Cancellation penalty from $200 up to 100% of the air fare applies. Check at the time of booking which fare will be used.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION: In each itinerary, by modern motorcoach.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with bath or shower in first-class, deluxe or standard hotels. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to substitute a hotel in a lower category. A limited number of single rooms are available at the supplementary charge shown for each tour. We cannot guarantee that single rooms will be available on all parts of your tour, in which case you will receive an appropriate refund.

TIPS AND TAXES: Service charges as imposed by hotels and taxes by local administrations and government authorities on accommodations, meals and transportation are included in the tour price. Tips to tour directors, drivers, etc. are at travelers’ discretion.

PORTERAGE: Handling and porterage of 2 pieces of luggage per person is not included.

SIGHTSEEING: As specified in each itinerary, including entrance fees.

TOUR ESCORT: The services of a tour escort while touring. Local hosts elsewhere.

CHILDREN: Under 7 years of age not accepted on motorcoach tours. For children 12 years or older, there is no reduction on land portion. Reduction on air transpor-tation is offered according to each airline’s policy.

BAGGAGE: International air carriers are becoming more strict about the size and weight of baggage and carry-on luggage.

Please contact your air carrier for specific information prior to departure as size and weight limitations vary from airline to airline. Baggage is carried at owner’s own risk and insurance is recommended.

TOUR PRICES: Prices are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect on Nov. 1, 2008 and are subject to change without notice.

RESERVATION AND PAYMENT: A deposit of $200 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 45 days prior to departure.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: Deposits for all tours can be made only by check.

Major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express) are accepted for final payment. Credit card charges will not be processed without a completed AMTA Credit Cardholder’s Authorization Form.

CHANGE FEE: Subsequent to initial reservation, any revision will incur a $50 change fee per booking for each revision.

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS: Cancellations must be made in writing.

Full refund, if written notice of cancellation reaches the Tour Operator 31 days before departure. From 30-22 days, there is a cancellation fee of 10%. Less than 22 days before departure, only the amount actually recovered from land operators is refundable. Once the tour is in progress, no refund will be made.

YOUR RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Passport fees; taxes or tips on services not included in the itinerary; laundry or valet service; gratuity to tour escort or local host; excess baggage charges; insurance

of any kind; wines, liquors, mineral waters, coffee or tea, food or beverages not on the regular menus of the included meals, airport taxes or any other taxes, such as departure tax, customs fee, APHIS, security charge.

COMPLAINTS: In the unlikely event of a complaint and/or refund request, please note that they must be submitted in writing, together with all supporting documents no later than 30 days after the completion of the tour/services.

Complaints and/or refund requests received 30 days after the tour/services completion date will not be accepted and we shall be released from any and all further liability. In case it pertains to any airline transportation service, any and all claims shall be resolved between the passenger and the airline directly.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: A valid passport is required for all U.S. and Canadian citizens traveling to Europe. Your passport expiration date must be at least six months after your return to the U.S. TARIFF & EXCHANGE FLUCTUATIONS: All prices herein are quoted in U.S. dollars and are based on tariffs and exchange levels in effect November 1, 2008. Rates are subject to adjustment in the event of any changes in these tariffs and exchange levels or additional fuel surcharges. Air fares quoted herein are those in effect at time of printing and are subject to change.

RESPONSIBILITY: American Travel Abroad, Inc., 505 8th Avenue, Suite 801, New York, NY 10018, (800) 2280877, and ORBIS Travel, (800) 867-6526; its affiliates or subsidiaries (hereinafter called the Company), act only as agents for the airlines or contractors providing accommodations, transportation, meals or other services, and all coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contracts and tickets issued by the Company are issued subject to any and all tariffs, terms and conditions under which the foregoing or any other services whatsoever are provided by such airlines, operators or contractors. By the acceptance of such coupons, exchange orders, receipts, contracts and tickets, the tour member agrees to the foregoing and also agrees that the Company shall not be nor become liable or responsible for any loss, injury or damage to person, property or otherwise in connection with any transportation, accommodations, meals, tour or other services referred to herein, or resulting from neglect or default of any person harmed, corporation or other entity engaged to supply the same.

The tour operator reserves the right to withdraw a tour, refuse to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour at any time or to make changes in the itinerary, whenever in his sole judgment conditions warrant; or if such changes result from circumstances beyond the control of the tour operator; or if he deems it necessary for the comfort, convenience or safety of the passengers.

The tour operator can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine or other causes. All such losses must be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide for arrangement only for the specified. Such alterations may be made without penalty to the tour operator. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the passengers. In all cases, a full refund shall not exceed the amount paid by the passenger.

The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not aboard their plane or conveyance. The passenger contract in use by the airlines concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and purchases of these tours and/or the passage.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR INDEPENDENT TRAVEL All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and are valid only when services are prepaid in the United States. They are based on tariffs and currency exchange levels in effect on Nov. 1, 2008. All prices are subject to adjustment in the event of any changes in the tariffs and currency exchange levels.

VAT and local taxes are included.

RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS: • A deposit of $200 is required at the time of booking, together with a written specification of services needed.

• Full payment is due 45 days before departure. All express mail charges, if any, are the responsibility of the party, from whom late payment for the booking is received. A reservation is subject to cancellation, when payment for it is not received on time. Documents will not be mailed, until full payment has been received. At American Travel Abroad, we send documents by first class mail.

FORM OF PAYMENT: Cash, company and private checks, money orders, Amex, Visa and Mastercard are acceptable forms of payment.

NON-REFUNDABLE SERVICE FEES: • Service charge per booking - $50. The service fee is waived, when the total value of services exceeds $200, unless the booking is cancelled.

• Late booking fee - $30. Applies to each booking made 10 working days or less prior to departure. The fee includes Express Mail delivery of the documents.

• Change of reservation fee - $50. Applies for every change (written notice only, please) in a reservation made earlier that requires fax communication with suppliers.

CANCELLATIONS: Full refund will be made (less the nonrefundable service fee) when written notice of cancellation is received by American Travel Abroad at least 10 days prior to the starting date of service. After the 10-day cancellation deadline, a refund (less the non-refundable service fee) will be made in the actual amount recovered

by American Travel Abroad for unused services. These conditions apply to all cancellations or absences, regardless of cause.

EFFECTIVE: APRIL 1, 2009 - MARCH 31, 2010 http://www.amta.com http://www.orbistravel.com E-mail: amtainfo@amta.com info@orbistravel.com

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