KRAKOW AND THE TATRA MOUNTAINS A SMALL GROUP LUXURY TOUR TOUR OVERVIEW
The trip was truly awesome. I will never forget the music, the architecture, the people, the beauty, the excitement of Krakow and the majesty of the mountains, the peacefulness of the river raft and our incredible hike in the Tatra Mountains. The food was delicious everywhere and the entire trip, start to finish was PERFECT!
Cathy from Maryland
People are mesmerized with Poland because of its unique blend of "fairytale come alive" scenery,warm and passionate locals and the ever-present sense of history.
Krakow and the Tatra Mountains tour offers a rich insight into European history: the Teutonic Knights, the Golden Age of the Renaissance, the Art Nouveau movement, and the bleak years of communism, but this journey will also delight you with the natural beauty of the mountains, the exclusive spa resort and the vibrant art scene in historic, cosmopolitan Krakow. You'll experience world-class art on a personal level, attend Chopin's piano recital and Klezmer music performance. You'll visit underground labyrinths of a medieval salt mine, the splendid Wawel Castle and poignant synagogues. Then, you'll relax in the picturesque Tatra Mountains among their snow patched peaks and crystalline lakes, take a tranquil river cruise, hike the easy trails among the spectacular scenery and learn Highlanders' dances. You'll love Poland with its atmosphere of a constant celebration, its romantic sidewalk cafes, borderland medieval castles and Renaissance palaces. You'll delight in quaint, rustic landscapes of gingerbread cottages, storks' nests and roadside shrines bedecked with fresh flowers.
You'll stay in the medieval city of Krakowfor 4 full days; then spend 4 days enjoying the dramatic Tatra Mountains and being pampered at the alpine spa resort of Zakopane,before returning to Krakow for another full day of exploring the city.
While in Krakow, you will take in-depth private tours of the medieval Old Town, the Wawel Royal Castle, the Czartoryski Museum, the Collegium Maius, and the Jewish neighborhood of Kazimierz. You will also visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine and the communist utopia neighborhood of Nowa Huta.
Private airport transfers, all transportation in Poland
Private local guide and a full time escort, all sightseeing fees
Cultural activities
NON-INCLUDED
Additional/optional costs may include: optional single supplement, travel insurance, airport transfers for early/late arrivals/departures, spa/massage sessions, telephone charges, room service, laundry, optional excursion on Day 9, personal expenses.
- James Michener
- Norman Davis 
- Witold Gombrowicz
- Adam Zagajewski
- Stanislaw Baranczak 
- Czeslaw Milosz
- Brigid Pasulka
