Post- Conference Excursions
Heart of the South
Cracow is the former capital of Poland and the most popular tourist destination. During this trip participants will have an opportunity to see the most beautiful landmarks of Cracow. The Cloth Hall Sukiennice is the large trading centre and the place where tourists can purchase maserpices of handicraft. At St Mary’s Church participants will have possibility to see the greatest masterpiece of Gothic art in our country- high altar. Moreover every hour the hejnał (bugle call) is played from the church tower in order to commemorate the destruction of the city during 13 thcentury by Tatar raids. You will visit The Royal Castle - the former residence of Kings, where tourists can admire wonderful Representative Chambers, Private Royal Apartments and Reinassance Courtyard of Italian style and The Wawel Cathedral- the place were Polish Kings were buried. During your stay in Cracow we will also show you The Kazimierz Jewish district which is known for beeing home for Jewish community from the 14 th century. What is more you will have a chance to visit The Salt Mine Wieliczka - one of the ancient mines in the world functioning since the Middle Ages. You can admire rooms and sculptures carved in salt. The Salt Mine Wieliczka has been put on UNESCO World Heritage List.
House of John Paul II- Polish Pope
Our guide will introduce you to John Paul II House. Whole exhibition describes and commemorates life and activity of Polish Pope. Participants will see huge collection of photos, documents and furniture which in the past was the property of John Paul II. After sightseeing we invite for favourite Pope’s cake called- ,,kremowka”
Date: 2nd- 4th of September 2011
Gross price per person : 1918,00 PLN
Departure from Warsaw Central Station at: 2nd September 2011, 07:45 a.m.
Arrival at Warsaw Central Station at: 4th September 2011, 06:40 p.m.
Additional payment to single room – 310,00 PLN gross
Additional accommodation at METROPOL Hotel in Warsaw 04th of September:
- SGL room with breakfast - 305,00 PLN gross
- DBL room with breakfast - 327,00 PLN gross
Price includes:
- train ticket Warsaw - Cracow - Warsaw
- transport by coach in Cracow
- assistance of English speaking guide
- accommodation at 3*** hotel (breakfast included)
- full board
- entrance fees
- sightseeing
Land of a Thousand Lakes
We would like to invite you for unforgettable tour on Masurian Lake District. During our tour you will have a chance to visit authentic sailor villages in Mikołajki and Sztynort, where we go back 16th century – times of lordship the Count Ernst von Lehndorff to see reach property and authority. Our trip will be a unique opportunity to see wooded ruins of Adolf Hilter's the biggest war headquarters in the heart of Masurian Lake District. It is a hidden town in the woods consisting of - 200 buildings: shelters, barracks, two airports and many other monuments from the times of II Word War. During cruise around the picturesque Kisajno lake you will have chance to feel a beauty of the Great Masuria Lakes. You will spent evenings in a beautifully situated guesthouse “Vena Club” near charming Węgorzewo town. In comfortable twin room with bathrooms, you will have opportunity to relax and take rest after a day full of adventures. But our adventure wont finish in the evening time. We invite you for integration meetings near fire place with sampling a variety of grilled dishes, polish beer, wine and other national drinks. Additionally we have prepared unforgettable surprise during which you will experience the varied and not easy life of masurian community. We are sure that participation in great polish adventure will stay in your memory for a long time.
Date: 02nd – 04th of September 2011
Departure from Palace of Science and Culture at 08:00 a.m.
Arrival at Palace of Culture and Science at 06:00 p.m.
Gross price: 1 399,00 PLN gross per person
Additional payment to single room – 76,00 PLN gross
Additional accommodation at METROPOL Hotel in Warsaw 04th September:
- SGL room with breakfast - 305,00 PLN gross
- DBL room with breakfast - 327,00 PLN gross
Price include:
- transport by coach
- assistance of the English speaking tour guide
- 2 nights in twin room in “Vena Club” guesthouse - (breakfast included)
- full board
- evening dinner with open bar
- sauna
- entrance fee
- participation in accompany events according to tour program
Tri-City: Gdańsk - Gdynia - Sopot
Gdańsk
We would like to invite you to Gdańsk (1000 old city on the Baltic coast), where you will have possibility to see St Mary’s Church and purchase jewelery made from polish amber. We will show you the Artus Court with the Neptun fontain which attracts visitors from all over the world. The whole interior is full of sculptures, paintings and ship models. Moreover you will spend unforgettable time during cruise to Westerplatte (place where II World War started)
Sopot
Sopot is known for beeing health resort and a cultural centre. It hosts a number of various events including tennis tournaments and horse races. It’s a place where International Song Festival is held. You will have a walk through five hundred metre long wooden Pier. Moreover you will have a chance to see famous Forest Opera located in the forest valley and sample delicious fish dish.
Gdynia
Gdynia is one of the youngest polish cities and its most recognisable landmark is a port. Nowadays this polish city is one of the main polish tourist resorts and business centres. During your stay in Gdynia you must visit the Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium which includes huge exhibition of flora and fauna. Visitors will be attracted by sun and cheerful atmosphere of the place !
Date: 2nd-4th of September 2011
Departure from the Warsaw Central Station at 08:15 a.m.
Arrival at Warsaw Central Station at 06:55 p.m.
Gross price per person: 1 760,00 PLN
Additional payment to single room in Gdańsk – 145,00 PLN gross
Additional accommodation at METROPOL Hotel in Warsaw 04th September:
- SGL room with breakfast - 305,00 PLN gross
- DBL room with breakfast - 327,00 PLN gross
Price includes:
- train ticket Warsaw -Gdańsk -Warsaw
- assistance of English speaking guide
- entrance fees
- transport by coach
- accommodation at 3 *** hotel in Gdańsk - (breakfast included)
- full board
- tasting of polish cousine at restaurants
ATTENTION: The event will take place depending on the number of applicants.
