Krakow & Southern Poland - Tours - Travelsphere Europe by Coach & Rail

Market Square, Krakow Krakow & Southern Poland Visit Poland's most famous mountain resort - Zakopane Krakow & Southern Poland River Elbe, Dresden 10 days �799 3 iNCludEd ExCuRSiONS from only Typical Polish Landscape near Zakopane YOUr HOteLS Located just a short tram ride from the historic city centre of Krakow, the comfortable 4-star Hotel Swing has a restaurant and spa. All bedrooms feature air-conditioning and have private facilities, TV and telephone. Throughout your tour you will stay in comfortable hotels with bar and restaurant. All bedrooms feature private facilities, TV and telephone. Please note: The Luxury Coach upgrade departure on 27 May will be staying at the 4-star Best Western Premier Hotel. Overnight hotels en route will typically be comfortable 2-star standard, conveniently situated for your onward travel to your final destination. All hotels will be confirmed in your final documents. Your holiday includes Return travel by air-conditioned coach Channel crossings by ferry or Eurotunnel* 5 nights' half board accommodation plus dinner on day 1 Your Travelsphere Tour Manager Overnight bed & breakfast en route and return B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner Your included meal guide Discover the delights of Krakow on this superb holiday. This Polish city has one of the best preserved medieval centres in Europe and is home to a treasure trove of architectural delights just waiting to be discovered. As you explore the city, you'll see such marvellous sights as the Royal Castle and the famous Cloth Hall. DAY 1 UK/Germany Local departure and an afternoon crossing to Calais. Continue into Germany for an overnight stay, stopping for an included dinner en route. Meals: D DAY 2 Germany This morning, travel through Germany to the east of the country for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Meals: B DAY 3 Krakow Today, we drive to Wroclaw where we will see the Old Town with its historic buildings restored to their former Baroque glory, centred around the Rynek, the main market square and the beautiful Plac Solny or Salt Market. Plus there is a large range of caf�s and restaurants that are ideal for a spot of lunch (not included). Continue to Krakow for a five night stay. Enjoy dinner at the hotel tonight. Meals: B/D DAY 4 Krakow Today we include a fascinating walking tour of the old town in the company of a local guide. Krakow is home to some wonderful sights, such as the Royal Castle in Wawel, the celebrated Cloth Hall, the beautiful old Kanonicze Street and the magnificent Market Square, dominated by St. Mary's Church. Our tour then takes us to Nowa Huta, a purpose-built suburb of Krakow constructed as a hub of socialist values. We enjoy a tour of the town, which was built to house the workers from Poland's largest steelworks. This evening we offer an optional folklore evening with dinner and drinks. Meals: B/D DAY 5 Krakow Enjoy a day at leisure or join our optional full day excursion to Auschwitz. The largest of the former Nazi concentration camps has been preserved in order that the atrocities of World War II are not forgotten. It is a powerful place to visit and you can't help but come away moved by what you have seen and heard. Meals: B/D DAY 6 Zakopane Today we include a full day excursion to picture-postcard Zakopane. Situated in the spectacular Tatra Mountains, Zakopane is Poland's most famous mountain resort. Since the 19th century the resort has been transformed from a tiny mountain village into a town with a well-developed network of hotels, shops and restaurants, yet has managed to preserve its charm and folklore traditions. Meals: B/D DAY 7 Krakow Free in Krakow, or join our optional excursion to the impressive Wieliczka Salt Mine with its incredible labyrinth of underground galleries and chambers carved into the rock salt walls. One of the world's oldest salt mines, it is one of Poland's most famous attractions. During the evening, we invite you to a local restaurant for a farewell dinner. Meals: B/D DAY 8 Germany Leaving Krakow, we drive to Germany for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis. Meals: B DAY 9 Northern Europe Continuing on our journey back to the UK, we stay overnight in northern Europe on a bed and breakfast basis. Meals: B DAY 10 Northern Europe/UK Continue to Calais for a late afternoon crossing to the UK, returning to your departure point in the evening. Meals: B Included excursions Visit to Wroclaw Krakow city tour and the Nowa Huta district Zakopane LUXUrY cOAcH UPGrADe From �99 per person Why not upgrade to a luxury coach from just �99 per person? You will benefit from additional legroom in comfortable seats that are fully adjustable, individual climate control, headphones as well as personal comfort packs. Available on selected dates only. Holiday ref: HPKRKU Optional excursions Auschwitz Wieliczka Salt Mines Folklore evening Wieliczka salt mines PriceS 2012 Krakow & Southern Poland Holiday REF: HPKRK 13 May 10 Jun 26 aug 2 Sep �819 �829 �839 �849 9 Sep 23 Sep 30 Sep �839 �829 �799 LUXUrY cOAcH UPGrADe Holiday REF: HPKRKU 27 May �959 16 Sep �928 GERMANY POLAND Wroclaw Krakow CZECH REPUBLIC Auschwitz Single room supplement from �170. For insurance information, please see page 73. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities. *We will only use Eurotunnel when ferry services are unavailable. Additional fuel supplements may be applicable and you will be informed of these at the time of booking. LOCAL DEPARTURES, OR JOIN AT THE PORT SLOVAKIA 58 Join at a local departure point, see pages 12-13 for your relevant area or join direct at the port. For latest prices visit travelsphere.co.uk or call 0844 567 5229 Please have passport details ready when booking