Polish Explorer - Zakopane, Krakow & the Tatras Mountains

Polish Explorer - Zakopane, Krakow & the Tatras Mountains

A wonderful intoduction to the delights of Poland, combining the city of Krakow and the breathtaking Tatras Mountains.

8 days from £499

Excursions & Visits
• Krakow - beautiful old town and market square
• Zakopane - chief resort of the Tatras

For a little extra why not try..
• Krakow Guided Tour - see the highlights of the city
• Auschwitz - deeply moving experience
• Morskie Oko - largest lake in the Polish Tatras

Your holiday itinerary
Day 1 Local  departure by coach, then travel overnight through Germany.
Day 2 Arrive in Zakopane at our hotel for a five-night stayay. (B,D)
Day 3 Zakopane - Spend a leisurely day amongst the breathtaking landscape of the Tatras Mountains and the pretty resort of Zakopane. Though a popular holiday town, the resort retains a unique charm with strong local traditions and folklore customs. (B,D)
Day 4 Krakow - Included excursion to Krakow. Enjoy an optional guided tour of Krakow's Old Town, which is now an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Market Square, one of the largest medieval squares in Europe and deserving of its place among the most beautiful in the world, is the focal point of the city. Later enjoy time at tleisure and perhaps a walk up Wawel Hill, which takes you to the Royal Cathedral, one of Poland's greatest buildings, with over 40 of Poland's Kings burried here. (B,D)
Day 5 Auschwitz - A free day in Zakopane or join our poignant optional excursion to Auschwitz, the largest of the Nazi concentration camps, preserved so that manking never forgets the atrocities commited here. Auschwitz remains a hugely emotional experience.  (B,D)
Day 6 Morskie Oko - Join our optional excursion to Morskie Oko Lake, the largest and best-known lake in the Polish Tatras. Enjoy the scenic ride as we pass breathtaking mountain peaks and dramatic natural scenery. To get closer to the lake, we take a horse and carriage ride to Polana Wlosienica, which is approximately a mile from the lake and the rest of the journey is covered on foot. (B,D)
Day 7 We leave Zakopane and retrace our steps across Germany on our overnight journey. (B)
Day 8 Arrive in Calais and return home. (B)
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Your hotels
You’ll stay for five nights at the 3-star Hotel Sabala, or similar in Zakopane. The hotel is the oldest in Zakopane and is built in the traditional wooden style, typical of the region. Located in the heart of the resort on the main street, the 'Krupowki', the hotel has a restaurant and bar. All bedrooms are furnished with T.V., radio and hairdryer. 

What’s Included?
• 5 nights’ accommodation with 5 continental breakfasts & 5 evening meals
• Excursions and visits as detailed above
• Travel by executive coach

Upgrade to Silver Servicefor luxury coach travel and enjoy these added benefits.
• Extra legroom for your added comfort
• Rear lounge to relax and chat
• Free personal headphones with a choice of music and DVD's
• Porterage at your hotels