Lodz es una de las mayores ciudades polacas. Durante su visita, encontrará rastros de cuatro culturas: polaca, judía, alemana y rusa que coexistieron allí y se convirtieron en uno. Además, usted admirará la arquitectura modernista e industrial. Gracias a sus numerosas fábricas, Lodz fue también conocido como “el Manchester Polaco''. Durante el recorrido, verá el casco antiguo y el complejo industrial de la familia Poznanski, la famosa Manufactura. A continuación, visitará el complejo de tejido S
Lodz es una de las mayores ciudades polacas. Durante su visita, encontrará rastros de cuatro culturas: polaca, judía, alemana y rusa que coexistieron allí y se convirtieron en uno. Además, usted admirará la arquitectura modernista e industrial. Gracias a sus numerosas fábricas, Lodz fue también conocido como “el Manchester Polaco''. Durante el recorrido, verá el casco antiguo y el complejo industrial de la familia Poznanski, la famosa Manufactura. A continuación, visitará el complejo de tejido Scheibler ''Ksi??y M?yn'' que es un gran ejemplo de la revitalización de la ciudad durante los últimos años. Al final, usted descubrirá la calle Piotrkowska, el paseo más popular lleno de tiendas, pubs, restaurantes y esculturas que conmemoran a los habitantes famosos de Lodz. El tour finaliza con el traslado de regreso a Varsovia.
Punto de encuentro: Estación central ferroviaria de Warsaw, cash desk nr 1.
Duración: Aprox. 10 horas.
Hora de inicio o apertura: Sábados y domingos a las 08:00, y 07:45 h durante la semana.
Idiomas: Confimados: Español, inglés, alemán, francés, italiano, ruso o polaco. A pedido y según disponibilidad: portugués, japonés, chino, sueco, holandés y finlandés.
Otros: Los traslados entre ciudades se realizan en tren.
Auschwitz is one of the best-known concentration camps in the world; it is a place of genocide where approximately 1.5 million people were killed during WWII. A day-long tour begins in Warsaw. Our driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Auschwitz Birkenau where you will join group guided tour.
The tour includes a visit to Auschwitz I - the administrative centre of Auschwitz death camp and Auschwitz II, designed and constructed as an extermination facility. The place has remained a living monument of death.
The Auschwitz-Birkenau complex was established in 1940 and throughout the five years of its inglorious operation over 1.5 million Jews, Poles, Italians and Frenchman perished here. It should be emphasized that the prisoners of Auschwitz originated from every country in Europe.
The museum was founded in 1947, combining the area of KL Auschwitz (Auschwitz I) in Oswiecim and the Birkenau camp (Auschwitz II) in Brzezinka; it comprises approximately 150 buildings and 300 ruins. The original roads, fences, watchtowers and railway ramps have been preserved. The buildings house the collection of original exhibits and documents.
In 1979, the concentration camp was designated as one of the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
Emprenda la ruta medieval de los Nidos de las Águilas que sigue un camino trazado por caballeros y reyes medievales. Podrá descubrir majestuosos castillos y místicas leyendas en este paisaje imponente. Encuentre las docenas de castillos que jalonan las mesetas de la región, una zona de hermosas colinas cubiertas de bosques, barrancos, valles e impresionantes formaciones de piedra caliza.
El nombre, Nido de las Águilas, proviene de los castillos y fortines en ruinas de esta ruta que se levantaron en las cumbres del paisaje montañoso de la región. Mientras explora este deslumbrante paisaje, escuche los cuentos fascinantes y espeluznantes sobre los moradores de los antiguos palacios reales de la región.
Descubra el castillo gótico en ruinas del pueblo de Ojców, que hace de centinela del pintoresco valle de Pr_dnik. El castillo se construyó bajo el reinado de Casimiro III el Grande, en la segunda mitad del siglo XIV. Sumérjase en el hermoso Pieskowa Skala, un castillo magníficamente restaurado construido como residencia real en el siglo XVI y considerado uno de los ejemplos más notables de la arquitectura polaca del Renacimiento. Escudriñe las escalofriantes ruinas de Ogrodzieniec, el castillo más grande sobre el pico más alto de la cordillera polaca de Jura, la Colina del Castillo. Cuenta la leyenda que el castillo de Ogrodzieniec está hechizado por el fantasma del Perro Negro de Ogrodzieniec, que según algunos vaga de noche por las ruinas y los muros. ¿Se atreve a buscarlo?
The Vistula, known as the queen of Polish rivers, cuts right through the very center of Krakow and therefore the view of the city from a boat is stunning. A cruise on the Vistula will provide a visitor to Krakow with an unforgettable and relaxing experience, away from the crowds of the streets and the hustle and bustle of the city center.
The cruise begins in the harbour right at the bottom of the Wawel Hill and leads towards Saint Salvator's Church, along the Vistula boulevards, the Monastery of the Norbertan Sisters, Saint Margaret’s Church, up to Saint Salvator’s Church. The boat turns round at the Monastery and the cruise continues towards Kazimierz - the Jewish Quarter. Participants of the cruise can see the Wawel Hill with its Cathedral and the Royal Castle, the Wawel Dragon’s Cave and the Church of St. Stanislaus. After 1h cruise you will be back at your starting point. Perfect idea for the sunny day- you can take a rest and enjoy the panorama of the city seen from the board.
Our walking tour begins in the heart of the Old Town, just a few minutes walk from Europe’s biggest medieval market square. From here we’ll set out to discover some of Krakow’s most famous sights - St Mary’s basilica (outside only), Cloth Hall, Rynek, Town Hall, Jagiellonian University and the Franciscan Church. An introduction to the rich Polish history and culture and you’ll get to know some of the characters that have made Krakow and Poland the majestic places they are today. We will explore the winding cobblestone streets of Krakow’s old town, containing hidden gems and lesser-known attractions.
During the next part of the tour we’ll head down to the bohemian Kazimierz district to learn all about Krakow’s Jewish community past and present. You’ll take in the oldest synagogue, the old Jewish cemetery and Remu’s synagogue (all sights outside only) - where you’ll hear all about the far-reaching contributions made by the Jews from this area throughout history. Here we’ll also have a refreshment break where you’ll taste some sweet local specialities.
For the final leg of the tour we’ll climb the slope up to Krakow’s Castle area - the Wawel. Here you’ll learn the legend of the dragon and become acquainted with the most important royals from Poland’s history. You’ll hear how they made Krakow the city it is and get a sneak peak into the grand palace courtyards, the castle and the cathedral (outside only) and finish your tour with a view of Krakow and the river Vistula.
At the conclusion of the tour the guide will help with ideas, tips, directions and more!
Our walking tours are small groups and generally do not have more than 15 participants, making them interactive and personal and giving you plenty of chances to ask questions and get to know your guide plus hit them up for local tips and hints of where to go and what else to do.
On the first day the Auschwitz tour will be booked and on second day Polish Castles - Eagle's Nest Trial. Auschwitz is one of the best-known concentration camps in the world; it is a place of genocide where approximately 1.5 million people were killed during WWII. The tour includes a visit to Auschwitz I - the administrative centre of Auschwitz death camp and Auschwitz II, designed and constructed as an extermination facility. The place has remained a living monument of death.
Every year, millions of visitors from around the world walk through the gate bearing a fallacious inscription: Arbeit macht frei – „Work sets one free".Defeating the same route as prisoners for over half a century ago. The programme of the visit comprises the introduction to the origins of the camp, its history and the everyday life of its prisoners. The Auschwitz-Birkenau complex was established in 1940 and throughout the five years of its inglorious operation over 1.5 million Jews, Poles, Italians and Frenchman perished here. It should be emphasized that the prisoners of Auschwitz originated from every country in Europe. In 1979, the concentration camp was designated as one of the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
Viaja atrás en el tiempo y date un banquete como un aristócrata del periodo Polaco al que todavía se le conoce afectuosamente como el la República de los Nobles. Esta fue la época en la que Polonia era uno de los mayores países de Europa y cuando ''todo el mundo era un noble''. Únete a una suntuosa noche de deliciosa comida y nostálgica música folk que recordarás durante mucho tiempo.
La comida tradicional polaca se sirve acompañada por música polaca, lituana y ucraniana. El restaurante está especializado en la cocina tradicional polaca, lo que significa que tendrás la oportunidad de elegir entre una gran cantidad de entrantes, platos principales y postres, como la sopa de remolacha con bolas de masa rellenas, suculentas pechugas de pato, trucha a la parrilla o costillas de cerdo con miel y vino. Además, las bebidas son exclusivas ya que las elabora el propio restaurante. El entorno especial, el servicio profesional y un festín inmejorable proporcionan una inolvidable experiencia: un auténtico viaje atrás en el tiempo que te hará sentir como un noble polaco del siglo XVII.
Administrative Centre (Centrum Administracyjne) and start the tour with a short description of the place which is called by local residents ‘the Doge’s Palace’, ‘the Vatican’ or even ‘the Pentagon’. Continue your adventure by going by the local tram to the Central Square, beautifully equipped with the propaganda architecture and social realist art of the 1950s and 60s.
On the Avenue of Roses (al. Roz), come closer to the place where a huge statue of Lenin used to stand majestically before it was finally pulled down. Walk a few steps to the local Cultural Centre to see a huge map of the whole, new-erected city. Try to imagine the big, socialistic Town Hall and enormous Main Square, two monuments that were never built, but were planned to be ten times bigger than their counterparts in Krakow.
Learn a little about the history before moving on to satisfy your stomach! Stop and drink a glass of vodka in a typical Communist bar and after that, feeling as spirited as former Steelworkers who frequented the bar, continue on to see the legendry Nowa Huta Cross connected with 1960 anti-communist and anti-police riots. Stroll over to what could be considered the real cultural heart of the town - The People’s Theatre inaugurated in 1955 and consider to be the best experimental theatre, famous of many prominent directors and great actors.
Finish the tour by visiting the Lord’s Ark (Arka Pana) – the first ever church of the Nowa Huta district to be built after WWII - symbol of massacres conducted by the ZOMO troops, numerous demonstrations of Solidarity and the unity of the whole Christian world in fighting against communist system. You’ll finish your tour with a new understanding of life in Krakow’s Communist era, and a new appreciation for the history of this region.
Water Park is giving you entertainment, comfortable SPA as well as therapeutic properties of thermal relaxation. All at once!
It is well known that mineral components have positive impact on the eradication of heart disease, they reduce stress, body weakness or headaches. In the SPA everyone will find something interesting; for active ones we offer water slides complex, those who desire relaxation we can provide with lounges and water jets massages.
The complex is heaven on earth for those who love sauna as well! Five saunas of various specificity as well as traditional philosophy of saunas (nudity zone) put relaxation on totally different level and make your stay remembered for a long time. Apart from that the visitors will have the opportunity to see the panorama of the Tatra Mountains from the thermal pools which is the most impressive during the winter.
Krakow’s original and most renowned biking tour is an innovative, entertaining and relaxing way to see mostly all the city sights in a more intimate way through our grand roads, bike pathways and quiet side streets. It’s an excellent way to get orientated with the city and its history before heading out on your own to explore.
HIGHLIGHTS:
*Private bike tour with an expert guide
* Polish history and culture, famous characters and interesting stories
* Old Town Square, Jagiellonian University, Franciscan Church, Bishop’s Palace, Path of Pope John Paul II
* Wawel Castle, Dragon Cave, Vistula River, Planty Gardens
* Bohemian Kazimierz, Old Synagogue, Jewish Cemetery
* WWII Jewish Ghetto, Schindler’s Factory.
* Stop for lunch (lunch and soft drink included)
Our tour begins in Krakow’s Old Town Square - one of the largest original market squares in Europe. Here you’ll get an introduction to Polish history and culture and learn about the origins of Krakow before taking a short stroll to pick up the bikes. Once equipped we’ll head through the lush green Planty gardens to some of the oldest fortifications in the city - parts of the medieval city wall, the Barbican and the Florian Gate. Here we learn about the attacks on the city in the distant past before we get to meet one of the most important Queens of Poland - Jadwiga, and hear her story.
Continuing our ride through the old moat gardens we’ll explore the Jagiellonian University buildings with their medieval courtyards and ornate clocks, and then we see the Bishop’s Palace and the window of Pope John Paul II and get a glimpse of Oscar Schindler’s house.
As we approach the river you’ll get a proper look at Krakow’s historic castle - the Wawel - and learn all about the dragon that resides beneath the hill. He may even breathe fire just for you! We’ll then cruise along the banks of the Vistula before crossing the river to the Podgorze district. Here we’ll learn about the devastating events of WWII and see the areas of the former Jewish ghetto, the remains of the ghetto walls and take a look Oscar Schindler’s factory.
In the final leg of our tour we’ll head back to downtown Krakow and explore the bohemian Kazimierz district - but first we take a break in a cosy restaurant to taste some of the local Polish and Jewish cuisine (included in the tour price). Take your pick from a list of traditional dishes - your guide can help you choose something to your taste!
After lunch we’ll take a look around the Jewish district of Krakow, check out the most important synagogues and landmarks and see how the area has now become the trendy bar and restaurant district in the city. We make our way back to the office via the famous “Royal route” with a final glimpse of the castle and old town square before finishing the tour.