Warsaw – the capital of Poland also the largest city in our country situated in the middle course of the Vistula (Wisla) river. Through centuries the residence of many Polish kings. During the II World War 87% of city’s buildings were destroyed.
Visit the Castle Square on the Old Town where you can see the first non-ecclesiastic statue in Warsaw King Sigismund’s Column and the originally Gothic castle dated to the 15th century expanded throughout the centuries. The New Town Market you can see the Church and Monastery of Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and the house where Maria Sklodowska-Curie was born. At the Krasinski Place stop by the Monument of Warsaw’s Uprising. Afterwards, drive via Royal Route with its aristocratic residences, Tomb on Unknown Soldier, building of Warsaw’s Grand Opera and National Theatre House erected and church erected in the 17th century where is the urn with ashes of F. Chopin’s heart brought from Paris. Stop by the Monument of Ghetto Heroes by the new Museum of the History of Polish Jews. Drive via city center and take a round tour of National Stadium. At the end take a leisurely stroll in one of the most beautiful parks in Warsaw – Royal Łazienki Park (Monument of Frederic Chopin, Palace on the Isle).
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Date of tour: |
6.09.2014 (Saturday)
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Tour programme: |
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9.00 |
Pick up from Lodz transfer for Warsaw |
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11.00 |
Approximate time of coming to Warsaw. Start your visit at the “Wedel Old Fashioned Shop” to taste the delicious hot chocolate and cake. |
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12.00 - 17.00 |
Warsaw Sightseeing: Castle Square, Royal Castle, St. John’s Cathedral, Market Square, New Town Market, Church and Monastery of Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, house where Maria Sklodowska-Curie was born, Krasinski Place, Monument of Warsaw’s Uprising, Tomb on Unknown Soldier, Warsaw’s Grand Opera and National Theatre, Jewish ghetto area, Monument of Ghetto Heroes by the new Museum of the History of Polish Jews, National Stadium, Royal Łazienki Park, Monument of Frederic Chopin, Palace on the Isle and Myslewicki Palace |
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17.30 |
Dinner at the Ale Gloria Restaurant (Three Crosses Square) www.alegloria.pl |
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Price of tour: |
€ 138 per person in twin room / € 28 per person single supplement |
The price includes:
- Transfer with a comfortable coach
- Sightseeing of Warsaw
- English-speaking tour leaders during whole trip
- Entrance fee & local guide in the Royal Castle
- Dinner
- Visit to Wedel Old Fashioned Shop
- Accommodation in Novotel Centrum Hotel **** or similar