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2009 Itinerary featuring 5 days from $1,490      Best Sellers  Small Groups  Two Week  
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Add a few days to your European vacation with our new 5-day, 4-night Warsaw / Cracow Extension visiting Europe's most fascinating cities. Our short Poland tours are the perfect way to explore these historic gems as you choose. Although you’re not escorted by a Tauck Director, a local host is at your service to ensure that you’ll be able to see and do whatever interests you most during your three nights in Warsaw and overnight in Cracow.
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2009 Itinerary


Day 1: Welcome to Warsaw
Tauck’s new Poland tours begin at 12:00 at Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport. A transfer is included from Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport to the Hilton Warsaw Hotel in the heart of the city. Your local host looks forward to meeting you at our welcome cocktail reception this evening and to sharing information about what the coming days hold for you in the historic Polish cities of Warsaw and Cracow.
Lodging: Hilton Warsaw Hotel, Warsaw, Poland

Day 2: Wonderful Warsaw
Begin the day with an orientation sightseeing tour that includes such famous landmarks as Constitution Square, the Palace of Culture, Radziwill Palace and the famous statue of Warsaw’s favorite son, Frederic Chopin. Then, a walking tour through Old Town followed by a screening of the poignant film Warsaw Will Not Forget reveals the soul of the city. The afternoon is free for exploring on your own; your host will be happy to make suggestions regarding things to see that might intrigue you. A special treat – and a Tauck Exclusive on our new Poland tours – awaits in the early evening as you attend a private piano recital that brings Chopin’s musical genius to life. Ask your host for restaurant recommendations and assistance with dinner reservations.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hilton Warsaw Hotel, Warsaw, Poland

Day 3: The many charms of Cracow
After a buffet breakfast, board a train to Cracow for a one-night stay at the lovely Hotel Stary in the midst of the city. After lunch on your own, you can choose to stay in Cracow to discover what this ancient city has to offer on your own, or join us for a poignant excursion to the memorial at Auschwitz. Your host stands ready to assist you with reservations for dinner and to suggest pleasant diversions for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hotel Stary, Cracow, Poland

Day 4: Meanwhile, back in Warsaw
Before returning to Warsaw, explore more of Crakow this morning on a sightseeing tour that includes Cracow Cathedral and a visit to the State Apartments in historic Wawel Castle. Then board your train for the trip back to Warsaw in the late afternoon, arriving in time for dinner. Your local host can help you make dinner reservations for this evening, perhaps passing along tips about great restaurants favored by local residents.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hilton Warsaw Hotel, Warsaw, Poland

Day 5: Homeward bound
This most intriguing of extension Poland tours concludes in Warsaw.  A transfer isn included from the Hilton Warsaw Hotel to Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport. Please allow 2 1/2 hours for airport flight check-in formalities. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home.
Meals: Breakfast

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