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TOURS
& EXCURSIONS PROPOSED BY "CONGRESS-OR"
CONGRESS & TOURISM BUREAU
| 12:00 - 14:00 | The guided sightseeing tour in English will
introduce you to the most interesting attractions of Warsaw. You
will hear about the past and see what is happening today. |
Attention:
The event will take place depending on the number of applicants.| 9:30 - 14:30 | Sightseeing of Warsaw and visit to the Botanical Garden in
Powsin.
Visit to the Wilanow - the Baroque residence of the Polish King
John III Sobieski set in a lovely park. King John III Sobieski build
it in the late 17th century as a present for his French wife. To
make her more at home in her new country, the palace was modeled on
Versailles, though in much smaller dimensions. After sightseeing,
lunch in Wilanow. |
Attention:
This social event will take place during the congress sessions and because of this it is especially arranged for the accompanying persons.| at 18:00 | Zelazowa Wola is located 60 km from Warsaw. On
this bus tour (with English speaking guide assistance) you will
visit the birthplace of Fryderyk Chopin, the famous Polish
composer. The house of his parents, surrounded by a beautiful park,
has been transformed into a museum, partly retaining its original
19th century interiors. During the summertime Chopin concerts are
held at the museum. Following a piano concert, you will be able to
taste some of the most delicious dishes of the Mazovian region
cuisine in a typical countryside restaurant. There will be many
attractions that evening including folklore band performance etc.
Coach departures from the Congress site at 18:00. |
Visit to the Lazienki Park
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Visit to the Lazienki Park around the Royal Summer Palace with
the Chopin monument. If you want to escape the hubbub of the big
city for a while, this is the place to go to. Apart from its
beautiful old trees and romantic ponds, there are some
architectural sights to be found here, such as the Palace on the
Water - the summer residence of the last Polish King Stanislaus
Augustus Poniatowski, also the Old Orangery or the Amphitheatre.
In the summer at midday, there are Chopin concerts held in the
park at the monument of the composer. |
Attention:
This social event will take place during the Congress sessions and because of this it is especially arranged for the accompanying persons.Visit to the Royal Castle
| 9:30 - 13:30 | The Royal Castle originates from the Middle Ages. It was the
residence of Polish Kings and the seat of Parliament. From 1926 to
1939, it served as the residence of the Polish President. During
World War II, the castle was completely destroyed, but thanks to the
efforts of Poles from home and abroad it was rebuilt from 1971-1984.
Much of the original furnishing and works of art have returned to
their former places. The Royal Castle now serves as a museum. Visit
to Warsaw Art Galleries and to one of Warsaw's Bake Shops for a
taste of Polish sweets. |
POST-CONGRESS TOURS
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accommodation in Cracow (breakfast and taxes included)
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entrance fees
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sightseeing of Cracow including Wawel Royal Castle
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sightseeing of Wieliczka Salt Mine
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sightseeing of Jasna Gora Monastery
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full-board
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bus transportation - modern deluxe coach
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English-speaking guide assistance
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accommodation in Warsaw, September 13th - 14th in a *** star hotel in the center of Warsaw (breakfast and taxes included)
Poland's medieval capital, Krakow, possesses a unique atmosphere. For centuries, artists have flocked here, and today it has become one of Poland's most popular tourist destinations. From atop a hill, Wawel Castle keeps watch over the Old Town. The castle, built in the Middle Ages, was reconstructed in XVI century in the Renaissance style and its interiors contain the treasures of the Polish Kings. The Cathedral sits beside the castle, the final resting place of all but two of the Polish Kings. Beneath the hill is a cave, which, legend has it, was once inhabited by a dragon. The Old Market Square is alive with visitors from around the world. The central piece of the square, the Sukiennice cloth hall, is still used by merchants today. St. Mary's Church, one of Kraków's many churches, stands across the square. From its tower, a solitary bugle call reminds visitors of the bugler who had a warning of an invasion cut short in the mid-note by a Tatar arrow. Inside stands the spectacular carved Wit Stwosz Triptych Altar.
In Wieliczka you can visit a Salt Mine that has been working continuously since the Middle Ages. Visitors can tour three underground levels of the mine walking three kilometers through chambers ornately carved out of salt rock and view the Museum of Krakow Salt working and an underground sanatorium. Wieliczka's Salt Mine has been placed on UNESCO's World's Cultural Heritage list.
Jasna Gora's most valuable treasure is the miraculous painting of Our Lady. Because of this painting, Jasna Gora became Poland's most famous sanctuary among the numerous sites to Marian devotion throughout the country. But it is not just the tradition, which considers Luke the Apostle as the artist, or the influence of monarchs to whom Jasna Gora has always been dear that made this place famous above all others. It is the miraculous presence of the image which has always attracted pilgrims not only from all over Poland but from all over the world, as the numerous votive offerings show. The tour will end on Tuesday, September 14th with the breakfast at the hotel in Warsaw.
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accommodation in Gdansk (breakfast and taxes included)
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entrance fees
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sightseeing of Triple City - Gdansk, Gdynia, Sopot
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organ concert in Gdansk-Oliwa
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sightseeing of Gothic Castle in Malbork
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full-board
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bus transportation - modern deluxe coach
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English-speaking guide assistance
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accommodation in Warsaw, September 13th - 14th in a *** star hotel in the center of Warsaw (breakfast and taxes included)
In 1997 Gdansk celebrated its one thousandth anniversaries. Located where the Vistula River meets the Baltic sea, it is part of the Tri-City area which includes the modern seaport of Gdynia and the resort town of Sopot. Gdansk is a paradise for visitors, with its historic charm intact despite the heavy toll of World War II. Romantic Mariacka Lane invites strollers to experience the quiet of time past, while the long Market bustles with activity well into the evening. The medieval St. Mary's Church, Poland's largest church, towers majestically over the city. Neptune's Fountain stands in front of the late-Gothic Artus Court, one of the Old Town's most impressive buildings. Visitors flock year-round to the town famous for its amber, architecture, and smooth Hevelius beer. It was also here where the Solidarity Trade Union was born.
Malbork was established by the Teutonic Knights and served as the capital of their mini-state in the years 1309-1457, with the gigantic Gothic castle being the residence of the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order. Today the castle represents one of the fine examples of medieval defensive architecture.
The northern suburb of Oliwa is home to a cathedral which contains the famous Organ of Oliwa, built from 1763 to 1788. Today it is still played during concerts.
The tour will end on Tuesday, September 14th with the breakfast at the hotel in Warsaw.
* All prices include VAT valid in February 2004. In case of modifications in VAT regulations in Poland "Congress-Or" reserves the right to change the prices.