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Cultural Tour of Poland
(program proposal)
Day 1
 WARSAW [D]
Upon arrival in Warsaw we start with the Polish capital sightseeing. Our tour will take us through the Old Town and the beautifully restored Market Square. You also see the Barbican, the Chopin Monument and visit the Wilanów Palace as well as the nearby Poster Museum presenting an exhibition of the history of the Polish poster. It is the only institution of its kind in Poland and probably one of the few in the world. The exhibits are changed regularly, presenting also the posters of world famous artists. In the evening we will enjoy a Chopin piano concert, with glass of champagne during the intermission, taking place in one of the historical interiors of Warsaw followed by a dinner at one of the Old Town restaurants.
Day 2
 WARSAW [B, D]
We continue our tour of Warsaw and start the day with a visit to the Ujazdów Palace built in 1620s. See the Centre of the Contemporary Art presenting new avant-garde trends in today's Polish art. Afternoon guided visit to the Royal Castle, the residence of first Polish Parliament. Rebuilt after the W.W.II some of its 300 rooms can be visited. All are furnished and decorated as it was ages ago, presenting the Canaletto Room with 23 paintings of Bernardo Bellotto, the magnificent Knight's Hall with six large paintings by Marcello Bacciarelli and the largest and most impressive of all the chambers is the Ballroom. Time free for leisure. In the evening a folklore dinner with traditional Polish dances and music.
Day 3
 WARSAW - £ÓD¬ [B, D]
A morning departure in the direction of £ód¼. En route stop in Nieborów to admire the beautiful residence of Radziwi³³ family Nieborów Palace with magnificent interiors and the antique sculpture of Niobe. On arrival to the city famous for the Polish - German - Jewish tradition, a short visit to the Museum of Art. The museum houses a great collection of 20th century Polish and international paintings, graphics, sculpture and drawings. There are works by Picasso, Chagall and Max Ernst. You should also not omit the Historical Museum located in the Palace of the Poznański family with the beautiful dining hall. There is also the exhibition devoted to Artur Rubinstein, a great pianist of Jewish origin. Dinner will be provided at a hotel restaurant.
Day 4
£ÓD¬ - WROC£AW [B, D]
Departure for the capital of the Silesia region - Wroc³aw. On arrival we start an afternoon city tour including the Old Town famous for its Gothic Town hall and Gothic Cathedral. Visit to the Wroc³aw University to see the magnificent Aula Leopoldinum from 18th century. Visit the "Rac³awicka Panorama" presenting an enormous painting of the Rac³awice Battle. Overnight and dinner at one of the Old Town restaurants.
Day 5
WROC£AW [B, D]
Morning visit to the National Museum presenting a rich collection of the post World War II art. The collection exhibits all works of the post war main Polish artists. Visit to the Historical Museum with its magnificent Knights' Hall with the original carved decorations from the end of the 15th century and the originally chapel at the Princess' Room. Afterwards, visit to the Avangards Art Gallery which houses the temporary exhibitions of modern art. Afternoon drive to Ksi±æ, a largest castle in lower Silesia. The oldest parts of this castle are dated from 13th and 14th centuries. It was in the hands of the Hochbergs and a Saxon magnate families, hosted by Nicholas, the Tsar of Russia as well as Winston Churchill. Dinner at the castle's restaurant and drive back to Wroc³aw for overnight.
Day 6
WROC£AW - KRAKOW [B, D]
Departure in the direction of Cracow. En route stop in Pszczyna to admire one of the most precious monuments, the Pszczyna Castle. The castle in its present shape is dated from the second half of 19th century. It houses the most magnificent Museum of Style Interiors in Poland. Arrival in Cracow and accomodation at your hotel. Dinner at the historical Wierzynek restaurant located in the Old Town.
Day 7
 KRAKOW [B, D]
A morning city tour including the Wawel Royal Castle and its fine Flemish tapestry. Admire a great Wit Stwosz altar at the St. Mary's church and the Old Market Square. Visit to the Czartoryski Museum established by Princessa Czartoryska as the first historical museum in Poland. Now you can see there the ancient art, Oriental armour and the European paintings. There are also two famous paintings that cannot be omitted: "Lady with the Ermine" by Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt's "Landscape with Good Samaritan". Afterwards, visit to Collegium Maius with its historic interiors and rare 16th century astronomic instruments probably used by Copernicus. You should also see the oldest existing globe with the American continent marked on it. Afternoon drive to Wieliczka Salt Mine. You will admire the unique underground world of salt with its beautiful salt lakes, galleries and chapels created by many generations of Polish miners. Dinner in one of the chambers with Miners' Band entertainment will remain unforgettable. Drive back to Cracow for overnight.
Day 8
 KRAKOW [B, D]
Morning tour of Cracow's galleries including visit to Gallery of 20th century Polish Painting. It presents an interesting collection of Polish paintings dated from 1890 till present days. Afterwards, visit to Wyspiański Museum. You can see the interesting works of this artist, poet and playwright. There is a model made according to his design, an amazing mix of epochs and styles, a Greek amphitheater and a Roman circus, some of his stained-glass designs. Break for cake and coffee at the famous artists' Jama Michalika coffee shop. The artists have decorated the walls with paintings, drawings, caricatures as well as its stained-glass windows. Afternoon time for shopping at the Old Town. Dinner at the Ariel restaurant located at the former Jewish district Kazimierz. During your meal you will have a chance to listen to Jewish-Ukrainian entertainment. Back to your hotel for overnight.
Day 9
 KRAKOW - KAZIMIERZ- KOZ£ÓWKA - WARSAW [B, D]
En route stop in Kazimierz Dolny the beautiful Renaissance town with historical architecture, good museums. Continue to Koz³ówka 18th century palace-park complex built in the late-Baroque style remodeled between 19th and 20th centuries by Konstanty Zamoyski. Interiors have their authentic decorations and furnitures dated from 19th and 20th centuries. You can see also the theater building with the exhibition of "Polish portrait between 17th-20th centuries" from the collection of National Museum in Cracow. In the palace you can also see the unique Gallery of Socialist Realism Art presenting the most interesting collection of works from the early 50s including over 1500 paintings, drawings and graphics. Continue your drive to Warsaw. Evening arrival in Warsaw for dinner and overnight.
Day 10
WARSAW [B]
Morning at leisure and then transfer to the Warsaw airport for your flight back home.
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