DISCOVER POLAND

Poland is a country rich in history, music, architecture and dance. It is one of the largest countries in Eastern Europe, and its people are very proud of their heritage.

We offer the following packages:

1. Krakow City Package
2. Optional sightseeing tours - Krakow
3. Warsaw Packages
4. Optional Sightseeing tours - Warsaw

1. KRAKOW CITY PACKAGE

* 3 Days / 2 nights accommodation at selected hotel
* Daily breakfast
* City tour
* Round trip transfers: airport / hotel / airport

Please contact (012) 460 8382 for rates and dates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za

2. SIGHTSEEING IN KRAKOW

Tour 1 SIGHTSEEING OF KRAKOW
Duration: 4 hrs
Operated: Daily at 09:00 all year round except 1 Jan, 1 Nov and 25 Dec

Our sightseeing tours tour takes you to the main sites of Cracow. The tour begins with a short walk along the streets of the former Jewish district of Kazimierz. The cardinal point is Wawel Castle, which was home to many Polish kings and was the centre of royalty power up till the 17th century. The nearby Cathedral played the important role as a coronation place of successive Polish monarchs and a crypt is also the final resting place for many of them too. Walk up the Grodzka Street to the heart of Cracow - the Main Market Square with the large Gothic Cloth Hall - a perfect place for shopping. Our last point of the city sightseeing is St. Mary's Church with its famous medieval altar by Wit Stwosz.

Tour 2 AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU
Duration: 4 hrs
Operated: Daily all year round

Most well known world's cemetery and place of genocide, where Nazi killed about 1.500.000 people, mainly Jews as well as Poles, Gypsies and members of other nationalities.. The tour begins with a 15-minute documentary film about the liberation of the camp, then museum-guide shows you exhibitions in some of the surviving prison blocks, the gas chamber and the crematorium. After a short break we continue to Birkenau, where we go up tot he watchtower above the entrance gate to see the view of the biggest Nazi extermination camp.

Tour 3 WIELICZKA SALT MINE
Duration: 4 hrs / afternoon tour
Operated: Daily all year round

Wieliczka is famous for one of the oldest salt mines in Europe, which ahs been in operation for at least 700 years. The oldest part of the mine is opened to the public as a museum. Our route in the mine leads you through galleries, chambers and chapels on three levels. All altarpieces, figures and monuments there are carved is salt. The highlight is the richly ornamented Chapel of St. Kinga. The Wieliczka Salt Mine was places in 1978 on the UNESCO World Cultural heritage list.

Tour 4 THE TRACES OF JEWISH CULTURE
Duration: 4 hrs
Operated: on request only, min. 2 pax

Kazimierz - historical center of Cracow's Jewish religious and social life, was incorporated into Cracow in the 18th century. The tour of this district takes you to the most important monuments in this area. First you see the sites, which Steven Spielberg used for his location shots of the Oscar winning "Schindler's List". Then you visit the Old Synagogue, now the Judaic Department of the Historical Museum of the City Cracow, the Remuh Synagogue and Remuh Cemetery - the most precious monuments of the Jewish culture in Cracow.

Tour 6 ZAKOPANE TATRA MOUNTAINS
Duration: full day
Operated: on request only, min. 2 pax

Our tour of Zakopane starts at the top of Mt. Gubalówka, which we climb with a funicular, to see the most beautiful view of the Tatra Mountains. After a short walk on the top of the mountain we go down back to visit the oldest part of Zakopane. The houses and churches form the typical local wooden architecture in so-called Zakopane style, were created by Witkacy, the remarkable Polish artist. Apart from the interesting architecture, magnificent colorful folk costumes and jewelry have also survived. To see it and to feel a local atmosphere we take a walk along Krupówki, the central mall lined with restaurants, cafes, boutiques and souvenir shops and we make a lunch break there. Our last stop in Zakopane is the visit of Tatra Museum or on the way back to Cracow a visit to Chocholów, a lovely old genuine wooden village.

Tour 7 CZESTOCHOWA BLACK MADONNA & PIESKOWA SKATA CASTLE
Duration: full day
Operated: on request only, min. 2 pax

Drive to Czestochowa, Poland's national shrine and the icon which as drawn pilgrims from across the globe for centuries. The monastery of Jasna Gora is home to the miraculous Black Madonna, a Gothic painting of Our Lady. Our visit of the monastery includes the Miraculous Picture Chapel and the Basilica. If you wish you can visit the 600th Anniversary Museum, the Arsenal and the Treasury on your own, other have a break for lunch and buying souvenirs. After visiting Czestochowa our journey back to Cracow takes you along the Eagles Nests' route. This once important strategic system of watchtowers and castles are today mainly in ruins. However, not all of them have been destroyed completely and you will see some that managed to endure the rigorous of time.

Tour 8 DUNAJEC RIVER GORGE
Duration: full day
Operated: on request daily from April to October, min. 2 pax

A unique mountain range stretches northeast of the Tatras: the limestone rocks, the microclimate and the wide variety of flora and fauna, are the characteristic features of these mountains. The trip takes two or three hours, depending on the water lever of the river. Shooting down the Dunajec River through the Pieniny Gorge on the highlanders' rafts is believed to be one of the greatest attractions of Poland. While on a raft navigated by two highlander rafters, you admire one of the most beautiful river gorges in Europe. On the way back to Cracow we have a lunch break in the regional Inn.

3. WARSAW CITY PACKAGE

* 3 Days / 2 nights at selected hotel
* Daily breakfast
* City tour
* Round trip transfers: airport / hotel / airport

Please contact (012) 460 8382 for rates and dates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za

4. SIGHTSEEING IN WARSAW

Tour 1 SIGHTSEEING OF WARSAW
Duration: 4,5 hrs (morning tour)
Operated: Daily in April - October; Saturday, Sunday from Nov - Mar

During our city tour you get general impression of the Poland's capital completed by walks and inside visit to Wilanow Palace, the baroque residence of King John III Sobieski, the famous conqueror of the Turks at the battle of Vienna in 1683 [on Tuesdays - Palace on the Water]. By bus you pass the Royal Route with its aristocratic residences, historic churches and famous statues. Historical sites as the Ghetto Memorial, the Monument of Warsaw Uprising, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Grand Theatre, Chopin's monument, the Belvedere Palace and then get all the way to the Old Town. Here you enjoy a waling tour passing by the Castle Square, King Sigismund's Column, St. John's Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and the Barbican.

Tour 2 FREDERIC CHOPIN PIANO CONCERT
Duration: 2 hrs
Operated: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 20:15 from 15 June - 30 Sept

Enjoy an unforgettable evening that can be the highlight of your stay in Warsaw. One of the best pianists from the Warsaw Music Academy will take you on a journey through F. Chopin compositions.
Frederic Chopin piano recitals are organized at the Lazienki Royal Palace, a historic complex full of monuments, its harmony and beauty inspired by Poland's last king Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski.
Transportation, guide assistance and glass of champagne during the intermission included.

Tour 5 GRAND THEATRE OF OPERA & BALLET
Duration: 3 hrs
Operated: Daily, according to the National Theatre program

A delightful evening at the Grand Theatre - an institution that moves the opera world forward since 1833. One of the finest theatres of its kind with the largest stage in the world. A magnificent season, including classical and contemporary performances: CARMEN, HALKA, TRAVIATA, NABUCCO, TURANDOT, RIGOLETTO, GISELLE, SWAN LAKE, and many more.
We guarantee the best tickets. Transportation from/to your hotel included.

Tour 6 POLISH DINNER WITH FOLKLORE SHOW
Duration: 3 hrs
Operated: Daily all year round

Spend an enjoyable evening in a traditional restaurant. After a glass of vodka, we would serve you a 3-course menu accompanied by a varied folklore show program.

Please contact (012) 460 8382 for rates and dates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za

Updated: 2006