Poland cultural holiday
| country: | Poland |
| departures: | This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary |
| price: | From £360 (7 days) excluding flights, based on 2 travellers. Price depends on group size |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Discover unsolved mysteries of the past.
You are invited to the ruins of the 16th century fortified castle which is situated on top of a slope near the River Vistula. Tourists can visit the ensemble: the castle, the baroque mansion, the granary, the 19th century barn and household buildings. For three centuries the castle belonged to the richest Polish dynasties.
The biggest part of the residence is open to the public: the court-yard, gallery and viewing terrace overlooking the watercourse of the River Vistula. The monumental ruins with a park create an astonishing complex.
Here, knights’ tournaments are organized regularly. Taking a river ferry you will get to a picturesque town known as the pearl of Renaissance which is situated on the other side of the river. Many legends are connected with the stormy history of the town. The surrounding landscape and well preserved ideal Renaissance urban plan of the city, contribute to the general impression of outlandishness and mystery.
Accommodation: You can rent a spacious palatial suite in a castle and sleep in a huge king size bed. Staying here will make you feel like royalty. The palace also offers smaller rooms with separate bathrooms and a spacious communal kitchen. You can dine in a historic dining room, which is great for celebrating anniversaries and other special occasions.
Activities include: a bonfire, trekking, horse riding, Britzka rides, ferry cruise and trips to a blacksmith museum and the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
You are invited to the ruins of the 16th century fortified castle which is situated on top of a slope near the River Vistula. Tourists can visit the ensemble: the castle, the baroque mansion, the granary, the 19th century barn and household buildings. For three centuries the castle belonged to the richest Polish dynasties.
The biggest part of the residence is open to the public: the court-yard, gallery and viewing terrace overlooking the watercourse of the River Vistula. The monumental ruins with a park create an astonishing complex.
Here, knights’ tournaments are organized regularly. Taking a river ferry you will get to a picturesque town known as the pearl of Renaissance which is situated on the other side of the river. Many legends are connected with the stormy history of the town. The surrounding landscape and well preserved ideal Renaissance urban plan of the city, contribute to the general impression of outlandishness and mystery.
Accommodation: You can rent a spacious palatial suite in a castle and sleep in a huge king size bed. Staying here will make you feel like royalty. The palace also offers smaller rooms with separate bathrooms and a spacious communal kitchen. You can dine in a historic dining room, which is great for celebrating anniversaries and other special occasions.
Activities include: a bonfire, trekking, horse riding, Britzka rides, ferry cruise and trips to a blacksmith museum and the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
day-by-day itinerary
Sample Itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrival at Warsaw Airport. Transfer to your accommodation. |
| Day 2: | Ferry cruise on the River Vistula. |
| Day 3: | Excursion of Jewish Heritage. |
| Day 4: | Bonfire. |
| Day 5: | Britzka rides around the area. |
| Day 6: | Elegant dinner in a historic palatial dining room. |
| Day 7: | Transfer to Warsaw Airport. Departure. |
travelling with a local operator
This holiday is operated by a company based in the holiday destination and they will be able to provide expert local knowledge. They will be able to tailor make your holiday to suit your requirements not only concerning the dates of travel but also typically the standard of accommodation, and thus price. It is rare for local operators to be able to help with the booking of your flights.how this holiday makes a difference
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Our aim is to offer holidays for those who wish to discover the real Polish culture, history and landscape. During this holiday you will stay in the ruins of the 16th century fortified castle which is situated on top of a slope near the River Vistula. On the opposite site of the river you can visit another tourist attraction, one of the most beautifully situated little towns in Poland, where you can find lot of museums and galleries – Kazimierz Dolny.
 Entry and service fees are charged at museums and galleries, where revenues are kept to support visitor services and facilities. This means that every time you visit a museum or gallery you are investing in its future and in a legacy for future generations. We use local transport as much as possible (small charter bus), not large coach, thus reducing our impact on the environment. Our tour leaders are trained by us in the importance of responsible tourism with guidance given on how they can make a difference. In addition all local guides used are considered friends rather than 'business contacts'. The idea is visiting as guests rather than tourists. We try to educate and encourage our customers to understand and respect local cultures and customs. We also encourage our customers to learn a bit of the Polish language. English may be the international language of business, but here at a local level more respect is shown, and will be given, if customers make the effort to speak the local language – however badly or limited. We encourage our customers to purchase locally manufactured products (eg organic food products, sculptures, bas-reliefs, paintings or musical instruments) rather than imported alternatives, and buy gifts and crafts from local shops. |
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