We will pick you up from the hotel in our original socialist-style van of historical value, i.e. a Nysa 522. We will take you for a unique trip through the legacy of the Polish socialism. Not only will we see the places connected with it, but we will experience them as well.
We will start with the first square ever to be built especially for the working people, i.e. Constitution Square (Plac Konstytucji). Here you will feel how the propaganda worked in the socialist era. Next we will go towards the seat of the Ministry of Agriculture, where you will have a chance to get to know the utopian plans of the post-war city reconstruction. Our next stop will be the Palace of Culture and Science – a gift from “Uncle” Stalin will reveal its secrets to you.
We will not miss the very heart of socialism, i.e. the old seat of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party (in Polish: “Dom Partii” – “The Party's House”). Next stop is in Praga district, where we see the typical housing estate with the longest building in Warsaw.
At the end we will visit the Museum of Life under Communism. Here you will experience a small apartment furnished in socialist style, a communist party member’s office, a shop, a bar and a street from the era. You will see how people used to live and watch propaganda movies of the 1950s. We also kindly invite you for a typical aperitif. In the end of the tour we drop off guests back at the hotel.
Explora el capítulo más oscuro de la historia con este emotivo recorrido por Auschwitz-Birkenau, el tristemente más célebre campo de concentración nazi. Reflejo de una de las facetas más horribles de la historia de la humanidad, este recorrido por los campos pone de manifiesto tanto las fortalezas como debilidades de la condición humana.
Nadie conoce el número exacto de hombres, mujeres y niños inocentes que fueron asesinados Auschwitz, pero todo indica que se superó la barrera del millón. La ruta incluye una visita a Auschwitz I, el centro administrativo del campo de concentración, y a Auschwitz II, diseñado y construido con fines puramente de exterminio.
Atraviesa la puerta en la que se lee la falaz inscripción: “Arbeit macht frei” (El trabajo te hace libre) y empieza a recorrer el lugar. El guía te proporcionará detalles sobre los orígenes del campo, su historia y la vida cotidiana de sus presos. El monumento en memoria de las víctimas y el museo se fundaron en el año 1947 y el complejo comprende los campos de Auschwitz (Auschwitz I) en Oswiecim y de Birkenau (Auschwitz II) en Brzezinka. Existen alrededor de 150 edificios y otros 300 en ruinas y se han conservado los accesos, vallas, torres de vigilancia y rampas ferroviarias originales. En el año 1979 la Unesco declaró el lugar Patrimonio de la Humanidad.
Por respeto a todos aquellos que perdieron la vida en este lugar, se ruega preservar la dignidad e inviolabilidad de los monumentos usando atuendo apropiado. Este recorrido ofrece una lección de historia que no debe ser olvidada jamás para que nunca vuelva a repetirse.
Experience the beautiful scenery of the Klodzko Valley and visit some unique and historic attractions of the region.
Take a tour deep into the heart of Lower Sielsias delightful countryside and travel to the beautiful and unspoiled Klodzko Valley. The region, encircled by mountain ranges of the Sudetes, is renowned for spectacular scenery, historic and religious sights and health resorts.
The tour highlights a picturesque hike through the spectacular rock labyrinth of the Stolowe (Table) Mountains, the only range of such type in Poland.
Alternatively, on the other side of the border in the Czech Republic, you may visit the Adrspach Teplice Rocks Reserve. It is one of the biggest and wildest “rock towns” in Central Europe with some fantastic sandstone stacks up to 80 meters, lakes and waterfalls.
A short drive brings you next to the unique Chapel of Skulls near Kudowa Zdroj. Within a modest looking church are skulls and bones of over 3000 people, decorating the ceiling and walls arranged in various patterns with another 21.000 skeletons stuffed in the church crypt below.
The next stop in a picturesque health resort of Kudowa Zdroj should lift your mood. Take some time to explore the spa complex, taste its renowned mineral water and enjoy a break at a local café and pastry shop.
Next, cross the historic town of Klodzko in route to Wroclaw. A special stop can be made to view the impressive 18 century military fortress overlooking Klodzko’s Old Town.
Complete your day with a glimpse of the picturesque panorama of Zabkowice Slaskie, a historical town featuring the peculiar Leaning Tower.
The Vistula, known as the queen of Polish rivers, cuts right through the very center of Krakow and therefore the view of the city from a boat is stunning. A cruise on the Vistula will provide a visitor to Krakow with an unforgettable and relaxing experience, away from the crowds of the streets and the hustle and bustle of the city center.
The cruise begins in the harbour right at the bottom of the Wawel Hill and leads towards Saint Salvator's Church, along the Vistula boulevards, the Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters, Saint Margaret’s Church, up to Saint Salvator’s Church. The boat turns round at the Monastery and the cruise continues towards Kazimierz - the Jewish Quarter. Participants of the cruise can see the Wawel Hill with its Cathedral and the Royal Castle, the Wawel Dragon’s Cave and the Church of St. Stanislaus. After 1h cruise you will be back at your starting point. Perfect idea for the sunny day- you can take a rest and enjoy the panorama of the city seen from the board.
Regresa a la Edad Media en Torun. Esta ciudad polaca bien conservada ofrece una arquitectura gótica medieval en un moderno y animado centro urbano. Declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad, Torun aparece con regularidad en las listas que recopilan las ciudades más hermosas y visitas obligadas del mundo. Toru? es también el lugar de nacimiento del astrónomo polaco Nicolás Copérnico, que descubrió que la Tierra no es el centro del universo. Toru?, sin embargo, definitivamente ¡debe de serlo! Verás el por qué con una visita a la antigua ciudad, increíblemente conservada. A diferencia de muchas ciudades polacas, Torun escapó la destrucción masiva durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Los edificios góticos, muchos de ellos de ladrillo, son originales, y las restauraciones recientes han mejorado su belleza. Incluso hoy en día muchos residentes de Toru? viven en casas de arquitectura gótica con pinturas murales y techos con vigas de madera añadidos en los siglos XVI al XVIII. Pasaremos por una casa del siglo XV que los estudiosos creen que fue el lugar de nacimiento del ciudadano más famoso de Torun, Copérnico. La Casa Copérnico es ahora un museo dedicado a su revolucionaria obra. Siguiente parada: la catedral de San Juan Evangelista y San Juan Bautista, que te sorprenderá con su hall monumental del siglo XIV lleno de esculturas góticas y epitafios renacentistas y barrocos. Además, escalaremos la torre del campanario para disfrutar de una vista de pájaro de la ciudad. Tras empacharnos con el patrimonio arquitectónico de Torun, llegará el momento de probar su aportación culinaria. La ciudad es famosa por su pan de jengibre, que se hace hoy en día igual que en el siglo XVI. Prueba el pan de jengibre que Chopin amaba y compra otros recuerdos antes de regresar a Gdansk.
See Royal Wawel Cathedral, Sigismunt’s Bell, Royal Catacumbs, Wawel Courtyard, Wawel Castle St. Mary’s Church with famous Vit Stwosz wooden altar. Take up the chance and discover the royal face of the Royal City. During this private walking tour you will see many luxurious places, visited daily by number of Polish kings and dukes in the past.
The tour will start with the pick-up directly from your hotel by your private exper Guide - knowledgeable lover of Krakow. After making your way directly to Wawel hill you will firstly visit the royal castle. When you enter the famous arcade courtyard, you will see that it looks like the palaces that you can easily find in the northern Italy. Inside of it you will find many representative and luxurious chambers with wooden furniture, marbles and original paintings.
The second part of your visit is a royal cathedral. It’s an effect of work of many generations of Polish kings and the bishops. It is definitely the most important church in Poland – this is where almost every Polish king was crowned and later buried. The main place of the church is right in the middle – this is where the altar of St. Stanislav is. It was modelled after the grave of St. Peter in Vatican. While walking around, you will notice a chapel that is similar to a renaissance pearl of Italy - Sigismunt’s Chapel from XVIth century - masterpiece built by Italian artists. You will also have a chance to climb the highest tower with a famous Sigismunt’s bell, which brings luck when you touch it. From the top, you will see picturesque view on the city. You will also go deeper under the floor level, to a place where most of Polish kings are buried. Their rich sarcophages made of marble are so impressive that you will feel the power of this special place.
You will later make your way to the royal route - Kanonicza and Grodzka Streets - the way that during each celebrations was walked by a king and his court. As the last point of your tour, the guide will take you to St. Mary’s Church located in the corner of Main Market Square. The church has been the main parish of the city since it was built - mid XIII century. Its two towers are a symbol of Kraków. It is known mainly for two things. The first one is inside of it – one of the biggest wooden gothic altars in the world. It was created by Wit Stwosz five centuries ago. The second reason is a legend about a trumpeter who warned the citizens against coming invadors - Tatars. While playing his alarm he was shoot by an arrow. To commemorate a man who sacrificed his life to save the city, until today the melody played every full hour from the higher tower, ends with a broken note. Your tour finishes at the Main Market Square.
Discover Krakow with the comfortable Museum City Pass.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* See the hottest spots in Krakow.
* Visit the most interesting museums in the city.
* 40 museums and attractions and public transport free of charge
Isn’t it briliant to have only one card which enables you to see the hottest places in the city? You can choose between 2 day or 3 day card, so it’s great for the short city breaks. It’s the best opportunity to visit places that you have always wanted to see when you were thinking about Krakow! Visit the most important museums such as: Oscar Schindler's Factory, Eagle Pharmacy, Underground Main Market Square Museum, Traditional Krakow's Bourgeois House, St. Mary’s Basilica, Krakow National Museum - The Gallery of 19th Century Polish Art in Sukiennice, Krakow National Museum – The Main Building, City of Krakow History Museum – The Old Synagogue, The Seweryn Udziela Ethnographic Museum and far more. The full list of museums will be attached to your Museum Pass card.
No te pierdas uno de los lugares más populares de Cracovia. Visita la Fábrica de Oskar Schindler y conoce la situación que vivieron los judíos en Polonia durante la Ocupación Nazi.
DESTACAMOS:
* Trasládate a la Cracovia de hace más de 70 años
* Entrada a la Fábrica de Oskar Schindler
* Visita el mejor museo de Cracovia
La famosa película "La Lista de Schindler" dio a conocer en todo el mundo la historia de Oskar Schindler, un hombre de negocios que salvó la vida de más de 1.000 judíos empleándolos en la fabricación de utensilios de campaña. Ahora tienes la oportunidad de trasladarte a esa época y conocer de cerca la labor de Oskar con una visita guiada por la Fábrica de Schindler.
Admira la exposición permanente "Cracovia bajo la Ocupación Nazi entre 1939 y 1945" y conoce de la mano de un guía uno de los capítulos más oscuros de la historia de Polonia a través de imágenes, sonidos y objetos que harán que comprendas las duras condiciones que tuvieron que soportar los judíos durante este periodo.
We will pick you up from the hotel in our original socialist-style van of historical value, i.e. a Nysa 522. We will take you for a unique trip through the legacy of the Polish socialism. Not only will we see the places connected with it, but we will experience them as well.
We will start with the first square ever to be built especially for the working people, i.e. Constitution Square (Plac Konstytucji). Here you will feel how the propaganda worked in the socialist era. Next we will go towards the seat of the Ministry of Agriculture, where you will have a chance to get to know the utopian plans of the post-war city reconstruction. Our next stop will be the Palace of Culture and Science – a gift from “Uncle” Stalin will reveal its secrets to you.
We will not miss the very heart of socialism, i.e. the old seat of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party (in Polish: “Dom Partii” – “The Party's House”). Next stop is in Praga district, where we see the typical housing estate with the longest building in Warsaw.
At the end we will visit the Museum of Life under Communism. Here you will experience a small apartment furnished in socialist style, a communist party member’s office, a shop, a bar and a street from the era. You will see how people used to live and watch propaganda movies of the 1950s. We also kindly invite you for a typical aperitif. In the end of the tour we drop off guests back at the hotel.
Our professional guide will introduce you to the world of secrets, legends and extremely charming architecture and complex history of Gdansk -the pearl of the Polish Coast. The exact itinerary will be fixed with your local guide who being a local expert will recommend you the best option to meet your preferences. Fall in love with the most beautiful Basilica in Poland, listen to the fascinating history of Artus Court and the city landmark- Neptune Fountain, discover the biggest Harbour Crane in Europe.
TRAIL:
Pickup in front of the Tourist Information Centre
Follow the Royal Way :
The Upland Gate that was the main entrance into the Main Town (or another location agreed beforehand.)
Walk along the Royal Way to see the most renowned Gdansk landmarks: pass by the Prison Tower and Torture Chamber originally built as part of the city's Fortifications and which now houses the unique collection of amber(Amber Museum)
Walk through the Golden Gate decorated with 8 allegorical statues and enter the Long Street with an array of colourful burgher houses with decorations in different architectural styles.
Look up at the Tower of the Main Town Hall decorated with a spire that dominates the street skyline. Take a photo of Artus Court – a symbol of city's power and the Neptune Fountain and the Golden House . March through the Green Gate built as a palace for Polish monarchs to the waterfront.
Learn about the medieval high tech and its best example – Harbour Crane
Enter St. Mary's Street with amber galleries
30-minute break for coffee and ice cream or souvenir hunting