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POLAND
AND CENTRAL EUROPE
2004
POLAND
WELCOME ABOARD!
GENERAL INFORMATION
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For more brochures contact
ORBIS Polish Travel Bureau, Inc.
347 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10016
T. (212) 867-5011 F. (212) 682-4715
For information on Poland call
Welcome to our new, updated 2004 brochure, we now
offer more travel choices and value to Poland and Central Europe than
ever before. Thanks to the ever-growing interest in travel to the region,
we’ve developed new packages to western Poland and Russia. And to
make your trip planning even easier, we have also written brief summaries of our tours, highlights of Poland’s most popular destinations
and practical travel tips.
Polish National Tourist Office
in New Jersey at (201) 420-9910
For reservation call best expert –
your Travel Agent.
FREE GIFT FOR YOU!
With any tour purchase we will send you
“Polish Phrase Book &
Dictionary”
This pocket book will help you to express your
basic needs as well as formulate ideas necessary in making social contacts and set vital matters of everyday life, like shopping, eating out,
entertainment services and more.
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The Old World Awaits…
Soaring medieval castles, picturesque villages,
dinners fit for a king, breathtaking mountain vistas or exquisite antiques. Whether it’s dramatic
history, rich culture, outstanding hospitality or
perhaps family roots you are looking for, few
places can compare to the “Old World” charm of
Poland and her neighbors. For over 65 years
ORBIS Polish Travel Bureau, Inc. has been a
guiding traveler – novice and veteran alike – the
very best that Poland and her neighbors have to
offer, no matter what budget or style you prefer.
If you like the full service treatment, our luxurious motor coach tours really go the distance.
Dozens of guaranteed departures offer itineraries
packed with sightseeing, scenic drives, and meals
that will make your European holiday really special. Every tour is staffed with specially trained
English speaking professionals who provide attentive, expert service every step of the way.
Whether with family, organized group or by
yourself, our variety of flexible programs lets you
design an itinerary suited to your interests and
budget, making your European stay an unforgettable travel experience.
Summer of 1937 – ORBIS Tour in Warsaw
ORBIS-POLISH TRAVEL BUREAU is pleased to provide our tour participants with the best travel
insurance available. It protects you and your travel investment. So travel with peace of mind knowing you are covered for the following benefits: Tour
Cost Trip Cancellation & Interruption: Pays for
financial losses you incur if you must cancel or
interrupt your travel because of illness, injury, or
death of you, a family member, or traveling companion as well as other unforeseen circumstances
with may arise. $300 Travel Delay: Pays for reasonable, additional accommodations and traveling
expenses until travel becomes possible if the
Insured’s trip is delayed for more than 12 hours.
$1,000 Baggage & Travel Documents: Pays for
items lost, stolen or broken on your trip. Includes
borrowed or rented property. $200 Baggage
Delay: Pays for the purchase of essential items if
your bags are delayed for more than 24 hours.
$10,000 Medical Expense: Pays accident, sickness, and emergency dental with no daily limits or
deductions. $20,000 Emergency Medical Transportation: Pays evacuation and transportation
expenses as directed by a doctor to the nearest
adequate medical facility. $25,000 Accidental
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you are on your trip. Travel Guard* Assistance: 24
hour emergency medical help…all just a phone
call away. Live travel, Live Messaging, Emergency
Cash Transfer, Pre-trip Travel Advice
Premium $99 per person
You will receive a Certificate of Insurance with
your final documents, which describes the coverage and exclusions in detail.
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ORBIS IS INTRODUCING
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Whether you’re a student or senior, architecture enthusiast, outdoor adventure
traveler, history buff, or food connoisseur, there’s nothing quite like travel when it
comes to making the fun and fascination of your special interests come alive.
GET YOUR GROUP TOGETHER
AND GIVE US A CALL!
Sharing your passion with a group of likeminded companions can make your journey even
more rewarding. Speak to any travel veteran and
more often than not, they’ll tell you that traveling
abroad together is an excellent way to strengthen
friendship and expand your horizons more deeply
than you could on your own.
Unfortunately, there’s nothing like “dealing
with the details” that can temper the enthusiasm
for making a group expedition actually happen.
For over 65 years, ORBIS Polish Travel Bureau
has been serving individuals and groups whose
interests in Poland and Central Europe range from
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spiritual pilgrimages and medieval castles, to folklore, imperial museums, and much more.
Our wide array of escorted tours and
flexible programs will bring your group to the
hart of “Old-World” hospitality, culture,
and history in style,comfort, at a reasonable price, and without the hassle.
So take a look at the offerings in
this new, expanded brochure, get your
group or organization together, and give
us a call. Our experts will help you “deal with
the details” and before you know it, you’ll be
enjoying the shared journey of a lifetime.
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PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND
Route, important for its place in Polish history. Next stop
is Lazienki Park and its elegant sculpture of Chopin surrounded by rose bushes. Mass at the Church of Stanislaw Kostka, pray at the Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko, visit the
museum behind altar. BL
DAY 3: WARSAW
After breakfast mass at the Cathedral of Warsaw. Lunch
at the Old Town restaurant. BL
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
FOR GROUPS OF MINIMUM
10 PASSENGERS
DAY 1: WARSAW
Meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby at
6:00 PM for the welcome dinner and folklore performance. D
DAY 2: WARSAW
Highlights of your half-day tour include Old
Town, rebuilt with great reverence after
World War II, the beautiful Old Market
Square, the Barbican and medieval
defense walls. Visit St.Ann Church where
Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass in
1980. Continue to the Jewish Ghetto
Memorial, dedicated to the victims of Nazi
brutality. Then we drive along the Royal
DAY 4: WARSAW
After breakfast departure for a day trip to Niepokalanow.
Chapel where St. Maximilian Kolbe celebrated mass.
Visit the Basilica and Passion Theatre. BL
DAY 5: WARSAW/CZESTOCHOWA
Morning departure for Czestochowa. You’ll visit Jasna
Gora Monastery and its famous shrine which houses
the Black Madonna, venerated by some as the “Queen
of Poland”. Lunch in Czestochowa. Optional mass in the
afternoon or closing ceremony at the shrine. BL
DAY 6: CZESTOCHOWA/ZAKOPANE
After breakfast we continue our tour to Zakopane, a
splendid resort area and cultural center high up in the
Tatra Mountains. Sightseeing of Zakopane and its quaint
wooden architecture. A ride to the top of Mt. Gubalowka
provides a breathtaking view of the Tatras. Later visit
Fatima shrine. BL
DAY 7: ZAKOPANE/KRAKOW
Morning departure for Krakow. On the way visit Wadowice, childhood home of Pope John Paul II. After lunch
in Wadowice continue to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Shrine
and Krakow. Your afternoon city tour of Krakow includes
Old Town and St. Mary’s Church with the masterpiece
altar carved by Wit Stwosz. BLD
DAY 8: KRAKOW
Morning mass at Mariacki church, and time for shopping. After lunch at one of Rynek Krakowski charming
restaurants visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an unforgettable 3-mile-long underground complex of chambers,
chapels and statues sculpted from salt. BLD
DAY 9 :KRAKOW/WARSAW
In the morning visit Wawel Royal Cathedral and Castle.
Depart for Warsaw via Oswiecim-Auschwitz, site of
the dreadful Nazi death camp and now a martyrdom
museum. BL
DAY 10: WARSAW
At the end of this memorable trip we go to Lichen. The
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lichen-The Sorrow Queen of
Poland, place of spiritual revival, faithful and trusting
prayers to the Holy Virgin, the healer of our body and
soul. Tonight a special dinner. BD
Cathedral in Czestochowa
DAY 11: WARSAW
Tour ends after breakfast. B
Warsaw – St. John’s Cathedral
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DAYS
ITINERARY
DAY 1, SUN. USA/WARSAW
Depart from USA to Warsaw on your overnight flight.
DAY 2,MON. WARSAW
Transfer to the Novotel Centrum Hotel. Meet your
tour guide in the hotel lobby at 6:00 PM for the welcome
dinner and folklore performance.
TOUR FEATURES
• First class accommodation with private bath or shower
• Meals as per itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
• Comprehensive sightseeing program as indicated
• Transportation within Poland
• Service of English speaking guide
• Porterage of 2 pieces of luggage per person
• Hotel charges and taxes
Departure Return New York Chicago
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YOUR HOTELS
WARSAW
KRAKOW
ZAKOPANE
TORUN
OLSZTYN
GDYNIA
Novotel Centrum
Novotel Bronowice
or Cracovia
Kasprowy
Helios
Novotel
Gdynia
DAY 3, TUE. WARSAW
Highlights of your half-day tour include Old Town,
rebuilt with great reverence after World War II, the
beautiful Old Market Square, the Barbican and
medieval defense walls. Continue to the Jewish Ghetto Memorial dedicated to the victims of Nazi brutality.
Then we drive along the Royal Route, important for its
place in Polish history. Next stop is Lazienki Park and
its elegant sculpture of Chopin surrounded by rose
bushes. After lunch, an excursion to the Royal Castle –
former residence of Polish kings. BL
DAY 4, WED. WARSAW/CZESTOCHOWA/ZAKOPANE
After breakfast, depart for Zakopane. En route you’ll visit
the Jasna Gora monastery and its famous shrine which
houses the Black Madonna, venerated by some as the
“Queen of Poland.” Lunch in Czestochowa. Continue to
Zakopane, a splendid resort area and cultural center high
up in the Tatra mountains. BL
DAY 5,THU. ZAKOPANE/AUSCHWITZ/KRAKOW
Sightseeing of Zakopane and its quaint wooden architecture. A ride to the top of Mt. Gubalowka provides a
breathtaking view of the Tatras. After lunch depart for
Krakow via Oswiecim-Auschwitz, site of the dreadful
Nazi death camp and now a martyrdom museum. BL
DAY 6, FRI. KRAKOW
Your morning city tour includes the fortified castle and
cathedral complex of Wawel Hill, Old Town, and St.
Mary’s Church with the masterpiece altar carved by Wit
LAND ONLY:
DOUBLE
$1265p/p
SINGLE SUPPL $325p/p
Stwosz. In the afternoon visit Wieliczka Salt Mine, a
splendid 3-mile-long underground complex of chambers,
chapels and statues sculptured from salt. Dinner at local
restaurant. BD
DAY 7, SAT. KRAKOW/WARSAW/TORUN
Morning departure for Warsaw. After lunch, continue
to Torun, an historic town on the banks of the Vistula
River. BL
DAY 8, SUN. TORUN/GDYNIA
A morning city tour of Torun’s marvelous Gothic architecture includes the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus
on St. Anne’s Street. Study the Old Town Square, Town
Hall, nearby “Pod Gwiazda” house, and much more.
After lunch, departure for Gdynia. BL
DAY 9, MON. GDYNIA
Morning tour of Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot. The Old
Town area of Gdansk, with its Town Hall, Artus Court,
Great Arsenal, St. Mary’s Church and lovely burgher’s
houses, is a masterpiece of post-war reconstruction.
Continue to Oliwa for a concert on the cathedral’s
famous pipe organ. Afternoon free for private exploration and leisure. Lunch at a local restaurant. BL
DAY 10, TUE. GDYNIA/ MALBORK/OLSZTYN
Today we leave for the Mazurian Lake district, one of
Poland’s favorite vacation areas. Along the way, stop in
Malbork, famous for the massive Teutonic Knights’ castle
– among the best-preserved medieval structures in Central Europe. Picnic and overnight in Olsztyn. BL
FACT ABOUT KRAKOW
Krakow is a vibrant city with great
cultural and historical dignity,
which provides a glorious backdrop to all the fun. Hey, what
other World Heritage site can
boast the highest density of bars
and pubs in the world?
Gdansk – Long Market
DAY 11, WED. OLSZTYN/WARSAW
After breakfast, departure for Warsaw. On the way
we’ll stop in Olsztynek, the site of an outdoor museum
of folk architecture. Included is a farewell dinner at
your hotel. BD
Polish countryside
DAY 12, THU. WARSAW
Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. B
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EASTERN ADVENTURE
ITINERARY
DAY 1, SUN. USA/WARSAW
Overnight transatlantic flight to Warsaw.
DAY 2, MON. WARSAW
Arrival in Warsaw and transfer to the Novotel Centrum
hotel. A stroll today across Warsaw’s many parks and
wide boulevards is a great way to discover Poland’s
bustling capital. Meet your guide at 6:00 PM in the hotel
lobby for the kick-off dinner with folk performance at
local restaurant. D
DAY 3, TUE. WARSAW
Your exploration of Poland’s fascinating history and rich
culture begins this morning with the sites of Warsaw:
splendidly rebuilt Old Town, numerous Baroque and
Gothic monuments and churches, the Warsaw Ghetto
and Lazienki Park, to name a few. The afternoon is free
– why not check out that trendy boutique you saw earlier on Nowy Swiat Street? BL
DAY 4, WED. WARSAW/LUBLIN
We follow the Vistula River south to Kazimierz, one of
Poland’s most picturesque towns and an inspiration for
generations of artists. We also stop at the hamlet of
Kozlowka, known for its beautiful Baroque palace.
Overnight in Lublin. BL
DAY 5, THU. LUBLIN
Your survey of Lublin starts at the 14th century Krakow
Gate, the main entrance to the once-medieval city.
Other highlights include Castle Hill, the Jewish Tower,
and St. Albert’s Church. The rest of the day is free. BL
DAY 6, FRI. LUBLIN/ZAMOSC
The road today leads through scenic south-western Galicia, famous for its prize-winning horse farms. We stop in
Zamosc – often called the “Padua of the North” – to
admire its striking Town Hall, colorfully painted historic
buildings and open squares. Overnight in Zamosc. BD
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through town, you’ll see all sorts of people: holidaymakers, hikers, colorful market vendors and sun-seekers
enjoying the pure mountain air and magnificent vistas.
Need a break? A cable car will whisk you away to Mount
Gubalowka for a splendid view of the valley below. The
afternoon is at your leisure. Tonight you enjoy a savory
dinner accompanied by live music provided by local
highlanders. BD
DAY 9, MON. ZAKOPANE/KRAKOW
Depart for Krakow. But not before you’ve taken an unforgettable 4-hour rafting trip down the Dunajec River that
runs through Pieniny Mountains National Park. Lunch en
route at a local restaurant. Arrival in Krakow, where
you’re free to mix with the locals or just relax. BL
DAY 10, TUE. KRAKOW
Morning city tour of Krakow, Poland’s former capital and
residence of kings. With its charming blend of magnificent architecture, churches, cultural monuments, museums and a vibrant contemporary community, Krakow has
been recently selected as an “European Cultural Capital”
for the year 2000. Tour highlights include the Old Town,
Cloth Hall, Wit Stwosz’s acclaimed altar masterpiece at
St. Mary’s Church, Jagiellonian University, Wawel Castle
and Cathedral – all remarkable symbols of Poland’s
national identity. After lunch, your afternoon is free. BL
DAY 11, WED. KRAKOW
The morning is free; a nice opportunity to explore the
wonders of Krakow on your own. Afternoon excursion
to nearby Wieliczka Salt Mine: three spectacular, underground miles of hand-carved chapels, statues and
chambers made of pure salt! BD
DAY 12, THU. KRAKOW/AUSCHWITZ/ CZESTOCHOWA
A profound day as we travel from the unthinkable tragedy
remembered at Auschwitz, site of the former Nazi concentration camp, to the Jasna Gora monastery in Czestochowa, Poland’s holiest place and center of pilgrimage. BL
DAY 13, FRI. CZESTOCHOWA/ZELAZOWA WOLA/WARSAW
After breakfast we explore the Jasna Gora monastery
and church, a repository of priceless treasures where
the faithful and the curious come to venerate the
image of the Black
Madonna. Depart for
Warsaw en route visit to
Zelazowa Wola. BL
DAY 7, SAT. ZAMOSC/LANCUT/ZAKOPANE
No visit to eastern Poland is complete without Lancut, a
17th century palace rebuilt in a French neo-Baroque
style. Once owned by
the aristocratic Lubomirski and Potocki families, it now houses a
museum of antique furnishings and splendid gilt
paintings. Its companion Lancut
Coach Museum displays
several carriages dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. From here we drive toward the majestic Tatra
mountains and the alpine resort town of Zakopane. BL
DAY 14, SAT. WARSAW
Today your sightseeing
begins with the classical
grandeur of Wilanow Palace, the royal summer residence established by King Jan III Sobieski. Afternoon
free. Dinner at hotel. D
DAY 8, SUN. ZAKOPANE
Not only is Zakopane a four-season vacationland, it is
also the center of the age-old highlander culture. Going
DAY 15, SUN. WARSAW/USA
Today ORBIS accompanies you to Warsaw’s Okecie
Airport for your return flight back home. B
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TOUR FEATURES
• First class accommodation with private bath or shower
• Meals as per itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
• Comprehensive sightseeing program as indicated
• Transportation within Poland
• Service of English speaking guide
• Porterage of 2 pieces of luggage per person
• Hotel charges and taxes
Departure Return New York Chicago
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Jun 27
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2279
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YOUR HOTELS
WARSAW
KRAKOW
ZAMOSC
LUBLIN
ZAKOPANE
CZ¢STOCHOWA
Novotel Centrum
Cracovia Hotel
Zamojski
Mercure Unia
Kasprowy
Mercure Patria
LAND ONLY:
DOUBLE
$1444p/p
SINGLE SUPPL $459p/p
FACT ABOUT ZAKOPANE
Originally a seventeenth century
forestry settlement, Zakopane is
now a sprawling town, close to the
Slovak border and on the edge of
the Tatra Mountains National Park.
It has been a centre for Polish
intellectuals for the past century.
Today Zakopane is a mix of old and
new, with a western style shops &
restaurants and still preserved old
Polish mountain charm.
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SOUTHERN DELIGHT
GUARA
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10
DAYS
TOUR FEATURES
• First class accommodation with private bath or shower
• Meals as per itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
• Comprehensive sightseeing program as indicated
• Transportation within Poland
• Service of English speaking guide
• Porterage of 2 pieces of luggage per person
• Hotel charges and taxes
Departure Return New York Chicago
Apr 25
May 16
May 30
Jun 13
Jun 27
Jul 11
Aug 08
Sep 05
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May 04
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Jul 06
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YOUR HOTELS
WARSAW
KRAKOW
ZAKOPANE
CZESTOCHOWA
Novotel Centrum
Novotel Bronowice
or Cracovia
Kasprowy
Mercure Patria
LAND ONLY:
$925p/p
DOUBLE
SINGLE SUPPL $310p/p
Zakopane – “Gorale” singing carols
Krakow
ITINERARY
DAY 1, SUN. USA/WARSAW
Overnight flight to Warsaw.
DAY 2, MON. WARSAW
Arrival and transfer to the Novotel Centrum Hotel. Afternoon and lunch at your leisure. Meet your tour guide at
6:00 PM in the hotel lobby for the kick-off dinner with
folklore show at local restaurant. D
DAY 3, TUE. WARSAW/KRAKOW
Half-day tour of Warsaw and its marvelously reconstructed Old Town quarter. Visit Market Square, the Barbican, medieval defense walls, and the Jewish Ghetto
Memorial dedicated to the thousands of lives taken by
the Nazis. Drive to the lush grounds of Lazienki Park.
Departure after lunch for overnight stay in Krakow. BL
DAY 4, WED. KRAKOW
Morning sightseeing of this beautiful city includes:
Wawel Castle, Market Square, Cloth Hall, and St. Mary’s
Church, home to Wit Stwosz’s masterpiece altar. After
lunch we take off for the 700-year-old Wieliczka Salt
Mine, famous for its crystalline caves and underground
chapels adorned with statues sculptured from salt. BL
DAY 5, THU. KRAKOW/AUSCHWITZ/KRAKOW
After breakfast we visit the Martyrdom Museum at
Auschwitz, site of the dreadful Nazi death camp. Afternoon free for private exploration and shopping in
Krakow. BL
DAY 6, FRI. KRAKOW/ZAKOPANE
Departure for the pure air and stunning views of
Zakopane, high up in the Tatra Mountains. This sports
and resort town is also inhabited by authentic Highlander, keepers of the town’s charming wooden architecture and living folklore. After sightseeing, dinner and
folklore entertainment at a local restaurant. BD
DAY 7, SAT. ZAKOPANE/CZESTOCHOWA
Morning is free, followed by a scenic drive toward
Czestochowa, Poland’s spiritual capital and center of pilgrimage. BL
DAY 8, SUN. CZESTOCHOWA/WARSAW
Tour of Jasna Gora Monastery, home to Poland’s holiest
icon, the world-famous portrait of the Black Madonna.
Afternoon departure for the capital. En route to Warsaw,
you will visit Zelazowa Wola, the charming country
manor where the renowned Polish composer, Frederick
Chopin was born. Overnight inn Warsaw. BL
DAY 9, MON. WARSAW
Half-day visit to Wilanow Palace, splendid former residence of King Jan III Sobieski. Afternoon free. Dinner at
the hotel. BD
DAY 10, TUE. WARSAW/USA
After breakfast, transfer to Okecie Airport for your homeward flight to America. B
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TOUR FEATURES
Gdansk – Motlawa River waterfront
• First class accommodation with private bath or shower
• Meals as per itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
• Comprehensive sightseeing program as indicated
• Transportation within Poland
• Service of English speaking guide
• Porterage of 2 pieces of luggage per person
• Hotel charges and taxes
ITINERARY
DAY 1, THU. USA/WARSAW
Leave USA via your jet flight to Warsaw.
DAY 2, FRI. WARSAW
Arrival in Warsaw and transfer to the Novotel Centrum
Hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Meet the rest of the group at
6:00 PM in the hotel lobby for a welcome dinner accompanied by folk entertainment. D
DAY 3, SAT. WARSAW/TORUN
Some highlights of this morning's tour: Old Town Market, Jewish Ghetto Memorial, Royal Route, Lazienki Park
and an excursion to Wilanow Palace or Royal Castle –
former residence of King Jan III Sobieski. Enjoy a stroll
through the beautiful garden surrounding the palace.
After lunch, depart for historical Torun – a wonder of
Gothic architecture on the banks of the Vistula River. BL
DAY 4, SUN. TORUN/GDYNIA
Your city tour includes the birthplace of astronomer
Nicolaus Copernicus on St. Anne's Street, Old Town
Square, the 14th century Town Hall, the nearby 15th
century ''Pod Gwiazda'' mansion, and much more.
Overnight in Gdynia. BL
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DAY 5, MON. GDYNIA/GDANSK/SOPOT
Morning orientation tour of the three sister cities of
Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot. The Old Town area of Gdansk
is a masterpiece of reconstruction with its lovely
burgher's houses, Town Hall, Artus' Court, Gothic Church
of Our Lady, and Neptune Fountain. Continue to Oliwa
cathedral for a concert on the famous pipe organ. Lots of
time to roam or relax in the afternoon. Join us for dinner
at a local restaurant. BL
Departure Return New York Chicago
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DAY 6, TUE. GDYNIA/OLSZTYN
Today we leave for the Mazurian Lake district, one of
Poland's favorite vacation areas. En route stop in Malbork, famous for the massive Teutonic Knights' castle –
among the best-preserved medieval structures in Central Europe. Overnight in Olsztyn. BL
YOUR HOTELS
DAY 7, WED. OLSZTYN/WARSAW
After breakfast depart for Warsaw. On the way we'll stop
in Olsztynek, the site of an outdoor museum of folk architecture. Included is a farewell dinner at your hotel. BD
WARSAW
TORUN
GDYNIA
OLSZTYN
DAY 8, THU. WARSAW/USA
After breakfast, transfer to Okecie Airport for your homeward flight to America. B
LAND ONLY:
DOUBLE
$715p/p
SINGLE SUPPL $175p/p
Novotel Centrum
Helios
Gdynia
Novotel
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FOLKLORE AND LEISURE
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10
DAYS
TOUR FEATURES
• First class accommodation with private bath or shower
• Meals as per itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
• Comprehensive sightseeing program as indicated
• Transportation within Poland
• Service of English speaking guide
• Porterage of 2 pieces of luggage per person
• Hotel charges and taxes
Departure Return New York Chicago
May 30
Aug 01
Jun 08
Aug 10
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1769
1779
1849
YOUR HOTELS
WARSAW
KRAKOW
ZAKOPANE
BIELSKO BIALA
Europejski
Cracovia
Kasprowy
Magura
LAND ONLY:
DOUBLE
$935p/p
SINGLE SUPPL $240p/p
FACT ABOUT FOLKLORE
The main difference between Fairy
Tales and Folklore is that Folklore
is actually based on some historical fact. However, both type of
stories are a reflection of a culture's values and ethics. Storytelling is how these values were
passed down from one generation
to another. Many of the Slavic
tales center around the value of
honesty and hard work.
ITINERARY
DAY 1, SUN. USA/WARSAW
Overnight transatlantic flight to Poland.
DAY 6, FRI. ZAKOPANE
City tour of Zakopane. Free time for shopping. Dinner
with folk show. Overnight in Zakopane. BD
DAY 2, MON. WARSAW
Arrival in Warsaw where you’ll be transferred to your
room at the Europejski hotel. Meet your tour guide in the
hotel lobby at 6:00 PM for the welcome dinner and folklore performance. D
DAY 7, SAT. ZAKOPANE/KRAKOW
Morning departure for Krakow. On the way, rafting trip
down the Dunajec River and through Pieniny Mountains
National Park makes an unforgettable experience. Lunch
in the local restaurant. Overnight in Krakow. BL
DAY 3, TUE. WARSAW
Meet the group after breakfast in the hotel lobby to
depart for sightseeing of Warsaw which includes:
Old Town, rebuilt with great reverence after World
War II, its beautiful Old Market Square, the Barbecan
and medieval defense walls. Continue to Jewish
Ghetto Memorial, dedicated to the thousands of lives
taken by the Nazis. Then we drive along the Royal
Route where many momentous events in Polish history took place. Our next stop will be Lazienki Park
with a beautiful sculpture of Chopin, surrounded by
fragrant rosebushes. After lunch excursion to Lowicz
and Nieborow where you can visit an open-air exhibition of old farmer’s tools, famous Lowicz paper
cutouts, Fold Weaves and other original collections of
art and crafts. BL
DAY 8, SUN. KRAKOW
Morning sightseeing of Krakow, the former capital of
Poland. Your city tour includes Wawel Hill and its fortified Renaissance castle, Old Town, and St. Mary’s
Church with Wit Stwosz’s world-famous altar. Afternoon on your own. Browse through the craft shops that
line the Cloth Hall – a great place to pick up all sorts of
folk art and souvenirs. BD
DAY 4, WED. WARSAW/CZESTOCHOWA/BIELSKO BIALA
After breakfast, depart for Bielsko Biala. En route, we’ll go
to the monastery at Jasna Gora where Poland’s holiest
spiritual icon, the Black Madonna, is revered as the
“Queen of Poland.” Lunch in Czestochowa. BL
DAY 9, MON. KRAKOW/WARSAW
After breakfast, depart for Warsaw. The rest of the day
is free for last-minute shopping or individual pursuits. (If
you want to skip the last overnight in Warsaw, the hotel
price will be deducted from the total amount). BD
DAY 10, TUE. WARSAW/USA
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home. B
Tatra Mountains
DAY 5, THU. BIELSKO BIALA/ZAKOPANE
Full-day excursion through one of Poland’s most picturesque regions, the Beskidy Mountains, with visits to
Koniakow and Istebna, renowned for amazing lace
embroidery. Lunch at local restaurant. Sightseeing of
the Ethnographic Park at Zubrzyca Gorna and visit to
the village of Chocholow. Dinner with folk show.
Overnight in Zakopane. BL
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TOUR FEATURES
Malbork Castle
ITINERARY
ture lies at the northern end of Ojcowski National Park –
a majestic setting for lunch. Overnight in Krakow. BL
DAY 1, WED USA/WARSAW
Overnight departure to Warsaw.
DAY 2, THU WARSAW
You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to the Grand
Hotel. The whole day is yours to enjoy by relaxing or
exploring the city. Meet with your ORBIS guide in the
lobby at 6:00 PM for the dinner at local restaurant with
folk performance. Overnight at Grand hotel. D
DAY 3, FRI WARSAW/JABLONNA
Morning city tour of Warsaw starts with the magnificently rebuilt Royal Castle. Lunch en route. Afternoon
visit to Zelazowa Wola. Overnight and dinner at Jablonna Palace. BD
DAY 4, SAT JABLONNA/MALBORK
Depart for Lidzbark Warminski to see the best-surviving
castle of the Warmia region as well as the 14th century
fortified Gothic cathedral at Frombork, where the famed
astronomer Copernicus spent the latter part of his life.
Dinner and overnight at the imposing medieval fortress
of Malbork, built by the crusading Teutonic Knights
which held sway over the region centuries ago. BD
DAY 5, SUN MALBORK/RYDZYNA
Morning exploration of Malbork castle, then drive to
Biskupin where a tribe of the ancient Lusatian culture
built a fortified Iron Age settlement over 2,300 years
ago. Dinner and overnight at Rydzyna Castle. BLD
DAY 8, WED KRAKOW
Today you journey to Wawel Hill, the seat of Poland’s
monarchy for over 500 years. Exquisite tapestries, coronation swords and silver altarpieces are but some of the
treasures that fill the opulent chambers of the Renaissance castle and cathedral. The city tour includes
Europe’s largest medieval market square, the Cloth Hall,
and Wit Stwosz’s masterpiece carvings at St. Mary’s
Church. Afternoon free for private explorations.
Overnight and dinner in Krakow. BD
DAY 9, THU KRAKOW/BARANOW SANDOMIERSKI
Depart for Wisnicz, the home of bygone patron Stanislaw Lubomirski. Continue to Lancut, whose carefully
restored interiors are the perfect backdrop for one of the
most diverse art collections in Poland today. Overnight
at the Renaissance castle at Baranow Sandomierski,
now a museum richly decorated with murals and stucco work. And bring your appetite – this is where you
experience a sumptuous old-style feast known as a
“Biesiada,” a favorite of Poland’s royalty. BLD
DAY 10, FRI BARANOW SANDOMIERSKI/WARSAW
After the morning tour of Baranow castle, depart for
Krzyztofor, whose formidable ruins date back to the 17th
century. Before France built Versailles, it was the largest
official residence in Europe. Dinner and overnight at
Grand hotel in Warsaw. BL
DAY 6, MON RYDZYNA/CZESTOCHOWA
Morning departure for Czestochowa. In the afternoon
you will visit the monastery fortress of Jasna Gora,
Poland’s national shrine and home to the Black Madonna, a sacred icon that attracts pilgrims from all over the
world. Overnight at the Hotel Patria in Czestochowa. BL
DAY 11, SAT WARSAW
This morning you visit Wilanow Palace, often hailed as
the “Polish Versailles.” Set among stately English and
French gardens, the building’s interiors are ornately decorated with treasures of the Italian, French and Polish
Baroque. Afternoon free for private explorations. Farewell
dinner and overnight at Grand hotel. BD
DAY 7, TUE CZESTOCHOWA/KRAKOW
Drive via Olsztyn for Pieskowa Skala, a mountaintop
castle at Pieskowa Skala. This early Renaissance struc-
DAY 12, SUN WARSAW/USA
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight
back home. B
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• First class accommodation with private bath or shower
• Meals as per itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
• Comprehensive sightseeing program as indicated
• Transportation within Poland
• Service of English speaking guide
• Porterage of 2 pieces of luggage per person
• Hotel charges and taxes
Departure Return New York Chicago
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1879
YOUR HOTELS
WARSAW
JABLONNA
MALBORK
RYDZYNA
CZESTOCHOWA
KRAKOW
BARANOW SAND.
Grand Hotel
Palace
Castle
Palace
Mercure Patria
Cracovia
Castle
LAND ONLY:
$1299p/p
DOUBLE
SINGLE SUPPL $285p/p
HISTORICAL NOTE
The White Eagle became the official emblem of Poland during the
reigns of Kings Wladyslaw Lokietek and Ka-zimierz the Great. It
was set on a red banner, the white
eagle having gold claws, beak, and
a crown on its head. It was adopted by the Piast dynasties in the
12th Century as a symbol of union
within the dynasties. In 1945, the
crown was removed by then Communist Polish Government.
POLAND
PANORAMA OF POLAND
ITINERARY
DAY 1, SUN. USA/WARSAW
This is the day! You leave this afternoon on an overnight
flight to Warsaw, Poland's dynamic capital.
DAY 2, MON. WARSAW
You're set for a memorable experience. Arrival in Warsaw and transfer to your hotel room at the Novotel Centrum. With an afternoon at leisure, you're free to stroll
along the wide boulevards and green parks of the city.
Meet the rest of the group at 6:00 PM in the lobby for the
kick-off dinner with folklore show at local restaurant. D
TOUR FEATURES
• First class accommodation with private bath or shower
• Meals as per itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
• Comprehensive sightseeing program as indicated
• Transportation within Poland
• Service of English speaking guide
• Porterage of 2 pieces of luggage per person
• Hotel charges and taxes
Departure Return New York Chicago
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Jul 11
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YOUR HOTELS
WARSAW
KRAKOW
ZAKOPANE
WROCLAW
RYDZYNA
TORUN
GDYNIA
Novotel Centrum
Novotel Bronowice
or Cracovia
Kasprowy
Wroclaw
Zamek
Helios
Gdynia
LAND ONLY:
DOUBLE
$1459p/p
SINGLE SUPPL $397p/p
DAY 3, TUE. WARSAW
Today you will see the special highlights of Warsaw: Old
Town, the Ghetto memorial site, Lazienki Park and the
Chopin monument. In the afternoon we visit the Royal
Castle, former residence of Polish kings. BL
DAY 4, WED. WARSAW/CZESTOCHOWA/ KRAKOW
The trip to Krakow, selected as a ''European Cultural
Capital'' for the year 2000, leads us past Czestochowa,
site of Jasna Gora. On your tour of the church and
monastery, you will see the portrait of the Black Madonna, venerated as Poland's holiest icon. BL
DAY 5, THU. KRAKOW
Krakow has over 1,000 buildings and monuments of historical and architectural interest. Your tour includes
Wawel Castle and its Gothic cathedral, Royal Chambers
and striking arras tapestries. In the afternoon, excursion
to Wieliczka Salt Mine, an unforgettable 3-mile-long
underground walk through chambers, caves, and chapels
adorned with statues sculptured from salt. BD
DAY 6, FRI. KRAKOW/ZAKOPANE
Off we go to Zakopane, a resort town high up in the scenic Tatra mountains, a great area for walking, hiking and
resting. A cable car will take you to Mount Gubalowka
for a thrilling panoramic view of the surrounding valley.
You also have a chance to shop for local folk art.
Overnight in Zakopane. BL
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diorama which depicts the Battle of Raclawice. Afternoon
departure for Rydzyna. Dinner tonight is a special treat: an
outdoor kielbasa roast. BD
DAY 9, MON. RYDZYNA/POZNAN/TORUN
A city both historic and modern, Poznan boasts an
impressive Town Hall and numerous churches and
palaces whose architecture runs from Gothic to Renaissance to the Neoclassical – all of which you'll see on your
morning tour. Late afternoon departure for Torun. BL
DAY 10, TUE. TORUN/GDYNIA
Morning sightseeing of Torun, the charming medieval
town so closely associated with the great Polish
astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. BL
DAY 11, WED. GDYNIA/GDANSK
The harbor town of Gdynia is the youngest member of the
of the ''tri-city complex'' of Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia.
Though the youngest, Gdynia is a major seaport with
beautiful beaches. Nearby Sopot is an Old World resort
with grand hotels, boardwalks, beaches and resort
pleasures. Gdansk, the oldest of the three, is a magnificent restoration of a Hanseatic port city, with a stunning
Town Hall, Neptune's Fountain, Gothic churches, romantic cobblestone alleys and breezy harbor promenades.
You'll see them all and hear a recital of the world-famous
organ in Oliwa on your tour today. In the afternoon you
are free to relax seaside. BL
DAY 12, THU. GDANSK
Today's excursion leads to Westerplatte where the first
shots of World War II were fired, now a memorial to
those who defended and liberated Gdansk. Afternoon is
''shop till you drop'' time – especially for amber, a great
buy here. BL
DAY 13, FRI. GDYNIA/MALBORK/ WARSAW
Following the Vistula River, the road back to Warsaw
leads us past Malbork, a mighty fortress and former
seat of the once-powerful Teutonic Knights. BL
DAY 7, SAT. ZAKOPANE/AUSCHWITZ/WROCLAW
En route to Wroclaw, we stop at Auschwitz, site of the
infamous Nazi concentration camp, so chillingly evoked
in the movie, Schindler's List. Lunch en route. Overnight
in Wroclaw. BL
DAY 14, SAT. WARSAW
Today we visit Wilanow, one of Poland's most treasured
palaces, often hailed as the ''Polish Versailles.'' Set
among stately English and French gardens, the palace is
filled with treasures of the Italian, French and Polish
Baroque. Your afternoon is free for last-minute souvenir
hunting. Dinner at a the hotel. BD
DAY 8, SUN. WROCLAW/RYDZYNA
Among the sites featured in this medieval city are the
13th century Town Hall, Gothic cathedral and the striking
DAY 15, SUN. WARSAW/USA
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight back
home with new friends and pleasant memories. B
Warsaw in winter – panorama of the Old Town
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Warsaw’s Siren – the city emblem
TOUR FEATURES
ITINERARY
DAY 1, SUN. USA/WARSAW
Overnight transatlantic flight to Warsaw.
DAY 2, MON. WARSAW
Arrival and transfer to your room at the Novotel Centrum
Hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Meet the rest of the group at
6:00 PM in the hotel lobby for the welcome dinner and
folklore show. D
DAY 3, TUE. WARSAW
Highlights of your half-day tour include the beautiful
Old Town quarter, Old Market Square, the Barbican
and medieval defense walls. Continue to the Jewish
Ghetto Memorial, dedicated to the thousands of lives
taken by Nazis. Then we drive along the Royal Route,
important for its place in Polish history. Next stop,
Lazienki Park and its evocative sculpture of Chopin
surrounded by rose bushes. In the afternoon you will
visit the Royal Castle, ornate former residence of Polish kings. BL
DAY 4, WED. WARSAW/CZESTOCHOWA/ZAKOPANE
After breakfast, depart for Zakopane. En route visit the
Jasna Gora monastery and shrine where the sacred portrait of the Black Madonna is venerated. Lunch in
Czestochowa. Continue to Zakopane, the alpine mountain resort and cultural center. BL
DAY 5, THU. ZAKOPANE/AUSCHWITZ/KRAKOW
Sightseeing of Zakopane and its charming wooden architecture. Breathtaking views of the Tatra Mountains are
yours after taking a cable car to the top of Mt.
Gubalowka. After lunch, depart for Krakow via OswiecimAuschwitz, site of the dreadful Nazi death camp, now a
martyrdom museum. BL
Krakow by night
DAY 6, FRI. KRAKOW
Your morning city tour includes the fortified castle and
cathedral resting atop Wawel Hill, Old Town, St. Mary’s
Church and the Cloth Hall. Visit the 700-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine, an unforgettable three miles of underground chambers, caves, chapels and statues all sculptured from salt. Dinner at a local restaurant. BD
DAY 7, SAT. KRAKOW/WARSAW
Morning departure for Warsaw. After lunch, the rest of
the day is free for last-minute shopping or individual pursuits. Dinner on your own. (If you want to explore the
southern part of Poland separately, the last overnight
will be deducted from the total price.) BL
DAY 8, SUN. WARSAW/USA
Transfer to the airport for your homeward flight. B
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• First class accommodation with private bath or shower
• Meals as per itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
• Comprehensive sightseeing program as indicated
• Transportation within Poland
• Service of English speaking guide
• Porterage of 2 pieces of luggage per person
• Hotel charges and taxes
Departure Return New York Chicago
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May 30
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Jul 25
Aug 08
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Sep 12
Sep 26
Oct 10
Apr 18
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Jun 20
Jul 04
Jul 18
Aug 01
Aug 15
Sep 05
Sep 19
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1749
1749
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1299
1299
1379
1479
1479
1629
1629
1829
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1829
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YOUR HOTELS
WARSAW
ZAKOPANE
KRAKOW
Novotel Centrum
Kasprowy
Novotel Bronowice
or Cracovia
LAND ONLY:
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SNGL SUPPL
$775p/p
$235p/p
BLACK MADONNA
People throughout Poland, and
indeed, throughout the world,
come to pray before a most famous
picture, the Miraculous Black
Madonna of Czestochowa. Any Pole
can tell you about their venerated
Madonna at the cathedral of Jasna
Gora in Czestochowa.
EUROPE
IMPERIAL EUROPE
Prague and Vienna to Budapest (escorted tour)
ITINERARY
TOUR FEATURES
• Accommodation in first class hotels,
rooms with private facilities
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Breakfast daily
• Dinner with folklore in Prague
• Dinner in Grinzing suburb of Vienna with entertainment
• Farewell dinner in typical csarda restaurant
in Budapest with entertainment
• Opera performance in Prague
• Strauss & Mozart Concert in Vienna
• Cultural performance in Budapest
• Inter-city travel by modern motor-coach or
first class train
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Professional Tour Director throughout* (* In case of
traveling by train, the tour will be fully locally escorted)
• Luggage handling in hotels (1 pc per person)
• SIGHTSEEING TOURS (INSIDE VISITS):
Prague: Royal Castle of Hradcany, St. Vitus Cathedral
Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Kunst-Historische Museum
Budapest: Fisherman's Bastion, Coronation Church
DAY 1, FRI: PRAGUE
You'll be met and transferred to your hotel by our local
host. Dinner in a local restaurant with folklore. BDO
DAY 6, WED: VIENNA
Morning guided visit to Kunst-Historische Museum
(entrance). Afternoon free. BO
DAY 2, SAT: PRAGUE
Tour into the old part of the city to view: the Old Town
Square, the Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Ghetto, St.
Nicholas Church, Charles Bridge and other sights of this
captivating city. The balance of the day is at leisure.
Evening visit to opera performance. BO
DAY 7, THU: BUDAPEST
This morning we motor eastbound (by motor coach or
First class train) towards Budapest, often called "The
Paris of the East". Afternoon free. Evening folklore or
opera performance. BO
DAY 3, SUN: PRAGUE
A morning sightseeing tour takes us to the Royal Castle
of Hradcany (entrance) and St. Vitus Cathedral
(entrance). Afternoon free. BO
DAY 4, Mon: VIENNA
Travel to Vienna, the "City of Waltz" (by motor coach or
First class train). Arrival to your hotel. Dinner in a local
Heurigen restaurant. Overnight. BDO
DAY 5, TUE: VIENNA
Our morning sightseeing tour features the Hofburg, once
the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Belvedere
Palace, views of Prater amusement park, UN buildings,
St. Stephen's Cathedral and other vivid reminders of the
city's imperial history. Afternoon free. Evening concert
of Strauss and Mozart. BO
DAY 8, FRI: BUDAPEST
Situated on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the
former cities of Buda and Pest are linked by a series of
graceful bridges. Our morning sightseeing tour includes
all the main attractions: the Parliament, the Vaci Utca,
Coronation Church, Hero's Square and Gellert Hill. The
balance of the day is at leisure. BO
DAY 9, SAT: BUDAPEST
Morning sightseeing tour includes Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion and Royal Palace. Afternoon free. Dinner in
a typical csarda restaurant (with entertainment). BDO
DAY 10, SUN: BUDAPEST
After breakfast we will transfer you to the airport to
board your homebound flight. (B)
B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight
PRAGUE
Optional Add-on Tour to Poland’s Best
Departure Return
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MAY 07
MAY 21
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JUL 02
JUL 16
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JUN 27
JUL 11
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OCT 22
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SEP 05
SEP 19
OCT 03
OCT 17
OCT 31
DATES & GUARANTEED RATES IN US $
YOUR HOTELS
PRAGUE:
VIENNA:
BUDAPEST:
Hotel Ambassador
Hotel Ananas
Hotel Mercure Korona
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DOUBLE:
$1,398.00p/p
SNGL SUPPL: $571.00p/p
ITINERARY
DAY 1: KRAKOW/PRAGUE
Morning bus departure from Krakow, arriving at the
Hotel Amadeus in Prague. Welcome dinner and
overnight at the hotel. BD
DAY 2: PRAGUE
Meet your guide at 9:00 a.m. to start your full-day
city tour of Prague which includes sightseeingof
Prague Castle with visits to the Cathedral of
St..Vitus, the Royal Palace,St. George Basilica, Powder Tower, and Golden Street. After lunch on your
own, meet up again to explore Mala Strana and
Charles Bridge, Followed by a relaxing one-hour river
cruise complete with refreshments. Then return for
your dinner and overnight at thotel. BD
DAY 3: PRAGUE/USA
After breakfast, transfer to airport for your return
flight home. B
Departure Return
MAY 22
JUN 19
JUL 17
AUG 14
SEP 18
MAY 24
JUN 21
JUL 19
AUG 16
SEP 20
Red roofs of Prague
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SNGL SUPPL:
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JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP
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$479
$80
$58
POLAND
JEWISH HERITAGE
INDEPENDENT TOUR*
Warsaw Synagogue
WARSAW
• Arrival at Warsaw airport – transfer to your hotel.
• 2 nights accommodation in Warsaw.
• 4 hour city sightseeing Tour of Warsaw including the
area of the former Jewish district and sites tied with
the Ghetto Uprising in 1943, the Memorial of Heroes
of the Warsaw Ghetto designed by Nathan Rappaport,
the Judenrat Building, Anielewicz's bunker and
Umschlag Platz. Continue for Jewish Cemetery and
rebuilt Nozyk Synagogue in the heart of the prewar
Jewish district.
OPTIONAL TOURS
1. Whole day trip to Treblinka and Tykocin. Visit to the
site of a former Nazi death camp where 800,000
Jews were killed, now a monument – mausoleum
and symbolic cemetery. Continue for Tykocin to
visit an early Baroque synagogue built in 1642
(rebuilt 1974-1978).
2. Whole day trip to Lublin. City tour with Jewish interest
including cemetery with graves of well known rabbis
Salomon Luria (Maharshal) and Meier Lublin
(Maharam), the Talmudic Academy (Yeshiva), the
synagogue, visit to Majdanek, former Nazi concentration camp, the site of killing of 250,000 Jews from
Warsaw and Lublin Ghettos.
*PRICES AND DATES ON REQUEST
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KRAKOW
• Arrival – transfer to your hotel.
• 2 nights accommodation in Krakow.
• Trip to Auschwitz - Birkenau, the infamous Nazi concentration camp where millions of Jews were murdered. Visit to Block 27 devoted to the martyrdom of
Jews, and Museum which displays exhibits documenting Nazi crimes.
OPTIONAL TOURS
1. Walking tour of historic Krakow including Old Market
Square, Cloth Hall and Barbacan.
2. "Oscar Schindler's step"; visiting sights portrayed in
famous Spilberg's epic movie. Tour of Kazimierz
District - the old Jewish town with its autonomous
community (Kahal), Museum of the History of Jews in
Poland (1407), 15th century Remuh Synagogue and
cemetery (Kirkut) with mausoleum of Rabbi Isserles.
Auschwitz
RUSSIA
THE BEST OF RUSSIA
Moscow, Novgorod,
St. Petersburg
TOUR FEATURES
• First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners
• Cultural performance in Moscow,
folklore performance in St. Petersburg
• Airport transfers
• Touring by modern motor-coach
• Professional Tour Director throughout
• Luggage handling
• Sightseeing Tours Included:
Moscow; Novgorod; St. Petersburg
Departure Return
MAY 04
JUN 15
JUL 06
AUG 03
AUG 31
SEP 28
MAY 10
JUN 21
JUL 12
AUG 09
SEP 06
OCT 04
DATES & GUARANTEED RATES IN US $
LAND ONLY:
DOUBLE:
$1,087.00p/p
SNGL SUPPL: $318.00p/p
St. Petersburg – Kazanskij Cathedral
ITINERARY
DAY 1, TUE: MOSCOW
Upon your arrival you’ll be met and transferred to your
hotel by our local host. The rest of the day is free to rest
and relax or you may take an optional tour of the
Moscow subway. DO
DAY 2, WED: MOSCOW
Moscow, one of the largest cities in the world, is the
symbolic heart and soul of the country. Sightseeing
begins at Red Square, dominated by St. Basil’s Cathedral and by the massive red walls of the Kremlin. We will
visit the Armory, the Moscow University and the popular
Arbat shopping district, drive on wide boulevards, and
stroll through GUM, the largest Russian department
store. We will have an early dinner followed by a cultural
performance. BDO
DAY 3, THU: NOVGOROD
After an early breakfast, we depart for Tver, an ancient
trading port, nestled against the banks of the River
Volga. The city offers fascinating treasures, including
Putyevo Dvorets, built for Catherine II, as a resting place
on her journeys from Moscow to St. Petersburg. After
lunch, there’s a short sightseeing tour of this remarkable
city. We end the day in Novgorod, founded 1110 years
ago near Lake Snezhskoje. 520 km. BDO
DAY 4, FRI: St. PETERSBURG
Among many historical structures, our morning sightseeing tour of Novgorod includes marvelous Citadel and
the museum of wooden buildings, which displays traditional rural homes in an open-air setting. In the afternoon
we proceed north to St. Petersburg, the former capital of
Romanov Czars. Upon arrival, we will visit Peter and
Paul fortress. 160 km BDO
DAY 5, SAT: St. PETERSBURG
A day of continuous sightseeing of “The Venice of the
North”, situated on 110 islands. In the morning we will
explore Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s summer palace
standing at the edge of the Gulf of Finland. In the afternoon sightseeing includes St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the
highlight of the city, the famous Hermitage, which
houses many treasures from the Czars’ era. BDO
DAY 6, SUN: St. PETERSBURG
Morning excursion to Pushkin, the summer residence of
Catherine the Great. Afternoon free for individual activities. Evening folklore performance. BDO
DAY 7, MON: St. PETERSBURG
After breakfast we will transfer you to the airport to
board your homebound flight. B
Moscow – Kremlin view from the Big Stone Bridge
B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner; O=Overnight
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POLAND
POLISH HEALTH RESORTS
INDEPENDENT TRAVEL
WE’LL HELP YOU RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES, RENEW YOUR ENERGY,
REVIVE YOUR SENSES, RESTORE YOUR STATE OF WELL-BEING!
The fact is, people from all over Europe have been coming to Polish health resorts for hundreds of
years to restore their health, regenerate their stamina and prevent diseases. Each health resort specializes in the treatment of one or more health conditions. The cost of these programs, by US. Standards,
is very reasonable. Remember that the prices include full board and lodging, all necessary medical
treatment and all prescribed medications. Treatment usually lasts for 21 days, the time normally
required for effective results. Stays for shorter periods can be arranged, at extra cost for intensive care.
Accompanying persons not undergoing treatment can be accommodated at a reduced rate.
CHOOSE YOUR HEALTH RESORT, PICK YOUR DATES & COME!
Read the information that follows to help you select the helth resort most appropriate for your health
conditions. Then ask your travel agent to get in touch with ORBIS for reservations.
Swieradzow-Zdroj
LOCALITY
THERAPEUTIC INDICATORS
BUSKO ZDROJ
Musculo-skeletal system disorders, skin diseases, cilculatory system disorders,
rheumatic diseases.
Musculo-skeletal system disorders, respiratory and circulatory system disorders,
rheumatic diseases.
Musculo-skeletal system disorders, rheumatic diseases, urinary tract diseases,
children's diseases: musculo-skeletal system disorders.
Musculo-skeletal system disorders, rheumatic diseases, digestive and respiratory
system disorders.
Disorders of the respiratory tract and circulatory system, musculoskeletal
disorders, rheumatic diseases, endocrine secretion disorders and disorders of
the metabolic system.
CIECHOCINEK
CIEPLICE
IWONICZ
KOLOBRZEG
KRYNICA
LADEK ZDROJ
Cieplice-Zdroj
NALECZOW
POLANICA ZDROJ
SWIERADOW ZDROJ
SWINOUJSCIE
SZCZAWNICA
WIELICZKA
Digestive system disorders, urinary tract and circulatory system diseases, endocrine
secretion and metabolic system disorders, gynecological diseases.
Rheumatic diseases, musculo-skeletal system disorders, skin diseases, circulatory
system diseases.
Circulatory system disorders (coronary system).
Circulatory and digestive system disorders.
Musculo-skeletal system disorders, rheumatic diseases, gynecological diseases,
circulatory system diseases, nervous system disorders.
Respiratory, circulatory, endocrine and metabolic disorders, rheumatic diseases,
skin diseases.
Respiratory system disorders, asthmas
Respiratory system disorders, bronchial asthma (irrespective of clinc stage)
both allergic and infections, chronic bronchitis, allergic catarrh.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Szczawnica
1. The recommended period of stay is 21 days. Shorter stays are possible, but not less than 10 days. Stays from 10 to 14
days are subject to additional charge to cover costs of intensive therapy.
2. It is required to submit a current medical diagnosis of the illness (preferably in Latin) as well as the results of basis medical tests, such as morphology, urine test, blood pressure and lungs x-ray. A negative result of AIDS test is required for the
treatment in Cieplice.
3. Changes and cancellations:
• Confirmed reservations are subject to $ 10 change fee.
• Full refund will be made, less cancellation fee, if written notice of cancellation is received by Orbis at least 25 days prior
to commencement of the treatment.
• For cancellation occurring after the above deadline, the cancellation charge is up to 50% of the value of the services
ordered, plus cancellation fee.
• There shall be no refund for treatment discontinued by the patient.
Ciechocinek
All rates for medical treatment at spas listed above, as well as for accompanying persons without treatment,
are available on request.
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POLAND
ORBIS SUPER WEEKEND
All prices include: accommodation on bed and breakfast basis, arrival and departure transfers without guide, regular half
day city sightseeing guided in English.
Hotel
EUROPEJSKI
GRAND
HOLIDAY INN
NOVOTEL CENTRUM
SOBIESKI
SOFITEL VICTORIA
Holiday Inn Orbis – Warsaw
Off-Season Rates
Season Rates
PACKAGE
2 NIGHTS
3 NIGHTS
–
2 NIGHTS
3 NIGHTS
2 NIGHTS
3 NIGHTS
2 NIGHTS
3 NIGHTS
2 NIGHTS
3 NIGHTS
2 NIGHTS
3 NIGHTS
SGL
220
293
–
191
250
189
245
198
260
235
315
254
343
DBL
260
339
–
231
296
241
311
234
301
299
396
293
389
VALIDITY
05/04/04 to 06/24/04
08/30/04 to 10/31/04
2N
3N
SGL DBL VALIDITY
205 244 04/01/04 to 05/03/04
270 316 06/25/04 to 08/29/04
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
04/01/04 to 03/31/05
04/01/04 to 03/31/05
04/01/04 to 03/31/05
04/01/04 to 03/31/04
04/01/04 to 03/31/04
Sofitel Victoria ORBIS – Warsaw
Weekend: Friday to Sunday (last night Sunday to Monday)
From 11/01/04 to 03/31/05 on Saturday and Sunday morning only.
INDEPENDENT TRAVEL
Following are selected local excursion offered by ORBIS on request. Rates per person include transportation from your
hotel by private car, English speaking guide, and entrance fees.Rates are in US $ per person.
LOCALITY
DURATION EXCURSION
1P 2P 3P
WARSAW
HALF DAY
HALF DAY
HALF DAY
HALF DAY
FULL DAY
FULL DAY
126 65 45
141 74 53
161 81 55
259 129 86
178 90 60
219 115 81
CITY SIGHTSEEING OF WARSAW
ROYAL CASTLE – former residence of Polish kings;
WILANOW – Baroque summer residence of King John III Sobieski
MAJDANEK – former Nazi concentration camp near Lublin
TREBLINKA – former Nazi concentration camp where thousands of Jews and Poles lost their lives during World War II
ZELAZOWA WOLA – LOWICZ – museum of regional folklore; NIEBOROW – Baroque palace,
branch of the National Museum in Warsaw, gallery of foreign and Polish art; (lunch extra paid)
FULL DAY
KAZIMIERZ DOLNY – a splendid architectural and landscape complex picturesquely located on
the Vistula River high bank; monuments of Renaissance culture and art
KRAKOW
HALF DAY
CITY SIGHTSEEING OF KRAKOW
HALF DAY
WAWEL CASTLE – a pearl of medieval architecture with a unique collection of tapestries and paintings
HALF DAY
KRAKOW AND WAWEL – city sightseeing of Krakow including Wawel Hill and a visit to the Cathedral (no entrance fees)
HALF DAY
AUSCHWITZ – former Nazi concentration camp, new Martyrdom Museum
HALF DAY
OSCAR SCHINDLER'S ROUTE
HALF DAY
WIELICZKA – 1,000 year old salt mine famous for its underground chapels carved in salt
KAZIMIERZ – old Jewish part of Krakow with many monuments of the culture of Polish Jews
HALF DAY
FULL DAY
CZESTOCHOWA – Paulite Monastery founded in the 14th century, famous for its "Black Madonna" painting
FULL DAY
WADOWICE AND KALWARIA ZEBRZYDOWSKA – birthplace of Pope John Paul II and site of Bernardine Monastery
FULL DAY
ZAKOPANE – center of winter sports and highlanders' folklore
GDANSK
HALF DAY
SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF GDANSK, GDYNIA, OLIWA, SOPOT
MALBORK – the largest and the best preserved castle of the Teutonic Knights Order in the world
HALF DAY
HALF DAY
SZTUTOWO – former Nazi concentration camp, new Martyrdom Museum
LUBLIN &
HALF DAY
CITY SIGHTSEEING OF LUBLIN – city tour of Lublin including a visit to Majdanek
MAJDANEK
FULL DAY
WLODAWA & SOBIBOR – WLODAWA – pre-war center of Jewish community, Jewish art museum
SOBIBOR – martyrdom pace of Polish Jews during World War II
HALF DAY
ZAMOSC – the pearl of the Polish Renaissance; old market square with ancient Town Hall and old fortified wall
HALF DAY
JUDAICA OF LUBLIN – program includes museum in Majdanek, old and new Jewish cemetery, the
Talmudic Academy and Old Town synagogue
NALECZOW – Stefan Zeromski museum and old park, picturesque view of Vistula River; PULAWY – palace of
FULL DAY
Czartoryski family with beautiful garden; KAZIMIERZ DOLNY – a precious architectural and landscape complex (lunch included)
ZAKOPANE
HALF DAY
AN EYE-OPENING TOUR OF ZAKOPANE
GUBALOWKA – CHOCHOLOW – (return ticket to Gubalowka)
HALF DAY
HALF DAY
MORSKIE OKO (Eye of the See) – the largest lake picturesquely situated 4,750 feet (1,393m) a.l.s. in the Tatras.
Return ticket for the horse drawn from the PALENICA BIALCZANSKA to the lake extra paid $ 22 per person (summer)
SLOVAKIA I – Tatras and Slovakia Spisz
FULL DAY
FULL DAY
SLOVAKIA II – Orawa Castles and Dam Cave of freedom
Please call to find out about many other local excursion available in Poland on request.
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221 111 76
136
149
153
259
135
210
135
279
194
306
210
281
273
161
294
71
81
81
131
69
113
70
140
99
159
105
145
138
81
148
50
59
59
89
48
80
48
99
68
108
70
100
90
55
99
294 148 99
161 81 55
265 133 89
185 98 73
205 108 81
206 118 86
362 186 143
374 194 135
POLAND
SELECTED HOTELS IN POLAND
Rates in USD per room, per night. All prices include breakfast, registration fee, service charge and VAT.
Weekend requirements: Friday-Sunday (last night Sunday-Monday).
WARSAW
Europejski JJJ
Grand JJJ
Hotel Europejski – Warsaw
Gromada Hotel JJJ
Holiday Inn JJJJ
Courtyard by Marriott JJJJ
Metropol JJJ
Novotel Centrum JJJ
Novotel Warszawa Airport – Warsaw
Novotel Warszawa Airport JJJ
Vera JJJ
Felix JJ
Hotel Grand – Warsaw
BIALYSTOK
Golebiewski JJJJ
CZESTOCHOWA
Tranzyt JJ
Mercure Patria JJJ
GDANSK
Holiday Inn JJJJ
Mercure Hevelius Gdansk JJJ
Novotel Gdansk Centrum JJJ
Novotel Gdansk Centrum – Gdansk
Novotel Gdansk Marina JJJ
Posejdon JJJ
GDYNIA
Gdynia JJJ
KATOWICE
Novotel Katowice Rondo JJJJ
Silesia JJJ
KOLOBRZEG
Solny JJJ
New Skanpol JJJ
Season Rates
Off-Season Rates
SGL DBL VALIDITY
SGL DBL VALIDITY
M
W
112 122 05/04/04 to 06/24/04
81 87 08/30/04 to 10/31/04
M
W
81
72
87
78
M
W
95
67
103 05/01/04 to 06/30/04
72 09/01/04 to 10/31/04
M
W
67
–
72
–
M
W
M
W
98
69
123
83
125
83
133
92
M
W
M
W
69
–
83
–
83
–
92
–
04/01/04 to 06/30/04
09/01/04 to 03/31/05
05/01/04 to 06/30/04
09/01/04 to 10/31/04
MW 110 129 04/01/04 to 06/30/04
09/01/04 to 10/31/04
M 88 114 07/01/04 to 08/31/04
W 67 89 01/03/05 to 28/02/05
M 109 121 05/05/04 to 06/30/04
W 80 93 09/01/04 to 10/31/04
M
W
M
W
70
–
80
–
M
W
–
–
125 05/04/04 to 06/30/04
84 09/01/04 to 10/31/04
M
W
–
–
M
W
69
59
75
62
05/01/04 to 06/30/04
09/01/04 to 10/31/04
M
W
59
–
M
W
65
57
74
65
04/01/04 to 06/30/04
09/01/04 to 12/14/04
M
W
57
–
M
W
83
65
–
70
01/01/04 to 12/31/04
MW 56
MW 84
67
90
04/01/04 to 03/31/05
04/01/04 to 03/31/05
MW 223 267 04/01/04 to 10/31/04
MW 93 111 05/01/04 to 09/30/04
M 93
W –
MW 90
MW 92
MW –
MW –
04/01/04 to 04/30/04
07/01/04 to 08/31/04
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
110 07/01/04 to 08/30/04
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
94 04/30/04 to 05/03/04
–
06/04/04 to 06/13/04
93 04/01/04 to 05/04/04
–
07/01/04 to 08/31/04
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
84 04/01/04 to 05/03/04
–
07/01/04 to 08/31/04
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
62 04/01/04 to 04/30/04
–
07/01/04 to 08/31/04
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
65 07/01/04 to 08/31/04
– 12/15/04 to 02/28/05
03/01/05 to 03/31/05
–
–
MW 179 219 11/01/04 to 03/31/05
MW 83 97 04/01/04 to 04/30/04
10/01/04 to 03/31/05
M 74 80 04/01/04 to 04/30/04
W 63 67 10/01/04 to 03/31/05
MW 69 75 04/01/04 to 04/30/04
10/01/04 to 03/31/05
M –
69 04/01/04 to 04/30/04
W –
62 10/01/04 to 03/31/05
M
W
–
–
100 05/01/04 to 09/30/04
–
97 05/01/04 to 06/30/04
09/01/04 to 09/30/04
93 05/01/04 to 09/30/04
–
M
W
66
–
78
–
05/01/04 to 09/30/04
04/01/04 to 04/30/04
M
W
56
50
62
56
M
W
M
W
109
97
53
45
119 04/01/04 to 03/31/05
106
61 04/01/04 to 03/31/05
53
M
W
M
W
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
MW –
72
05/01/04 to 09/30/04
A
–
56
MW 68
93
05/01/04 to 09/30/04
A
56
74
Hotel Silesia – Katowice
23
04/01/04 to 05/03/04
06/25/04 to 08/29/04
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
04/01/04 to 04/30/04
07/01/04 to 08/31/04
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
07/01/04 to 08/31/04
10/01/04 to 03/31/05
04/01/04 to 04/30/04
10/01/04 to 03/31/05
04/01/04 to 04/30/04
10/01/04 to 04/30/05
POLAND
SELECTED HOTELS IN POLAND
Rates in USD per room, per night. All prices include breakfast, registration fee, service charge and VAT tax. Weekend
requirements: Friday-Sunday (last night Sunday-Monday).
KRAKOW
Cracovia JJJ
Amadeus JJJJ
Atrium JJJ
Classic JJJ
Europejski JJ
Express by Holiday Inn JJJ
Francuski JJJ
Holiday Inn JJJJ
Kazimierz Pension JJJ
Novotel Krakow Bronowice JJJ
Novotel Centrum Accor JJJJ
PTTK Wyspianski JJJ
Radisson SAS JJJJ
Season Rates
Off-Season Rates
SGL DBL VALIDITY
SGL DBL VALIDITY
MW
MW
MW
M
W
MW
MW
MW
MW
73
200
104
120
112
77
88
–
174
MW 56
MW 89
MW –
106
212
129
131
122
89
88
168
193
70
101
103
MW 88 106
MW 161 179
Senacki JJJ
M 140 161
W 129 147
Sheraton JJJJJ M 166 190
W –
–
Wanda JJJ MW 70 81
Copernicus, Pod Roza, Elektor – prices on request.
LOMZA
Gromada JJJ MW 51 65
LUBLIN
Mercure Unia Lublin JJJ M 90 97
W 83 87
LODZ
Grand JJJ M 131 137
W 115 119
MRAGOWO
Mrongovia JJJ
04/01/04 to 10/31/04
04/01/04 to 03/31/05
04/01/04 to 10/31/04
07/01/04 to 08/31/04
03/01/05 to 03/31/05
04/01/04 to 10/31/04
04/01/04 to 10/31/04
11/01/04 to 12/16/04
01/08/05 to 03/31/05
04/01/04 to 10/31/04
04/01/04 to 10/31/04
04/01/04 to 10/31/04
07/01/04 to 08/31/04
04/01/04 to 10/31/04
MW
MW
MW
M
W
MW
MW
MW
MW
50
–
76
90
86
–
–
–
156
MW 37
MW 68
MW to
75
–
95
101
97
–
–
143
174
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
11/01/04 to 02/28/05
48
73
86
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
12/17/04 to 01/07/05
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
MW 55 60 11/01/04 to 02/28/05
MW 125 144 11/01/04 to 12/30/04
01/01/05 to 03/31/05
M 123 135 11/01/04 to 03/31/05
W 108 123
M 166 190 11/01/04 to 03/31/05
W 142 168
MW 59 69 11/01/04 to 03/31/05
4/1/04 to 3/31/05
M
W
–
–
–
–
09/09/04 to 09/11/04
02/28/05 to 03/04/05
M
W
84
69
90
72
04/01/04 to 09/08/04
09/12/04 to 02/27/05
03/05/05 to 03/31/05
94 04/30/04 to 09/30/04
106 12/22/04 to 12/31/04
S-W 56
T-S 69
69
81
04/01/04 to 04/29/04
10/01/04 to 12/21/04
01/01/05 to 03/31/05
M
W
87
to
97
to
05/01/04 to 06/30/04
09/01/04 to 09/30/04
M
W
70
61
75
66
04/01/04 to 04/30/04
10/01/04 to 03/31/05
Arkona JJ
MW 53
59
MW 50
56
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
Neptun JJJ
MW 66
75
04/01/04 to 04/30/04
10/01/04 to 10/31/04
05/01/04 to 09/30/04
MW 59
69
Novotel Accor JJJ
Reda JJJ
MW 96
MW –
110 04/01/04 to 10/31/04
59 04/01/04 to 04/30/04
10/01/04 to 10/31/04
MW 111 120 04/01/04 to 10/31/04
MW 84
MW –
96
56
04/01/04 to 04/30/04
10/01/04 to 03/31/05
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
MW 81
MW 62
MW 69
MW –
SZCZECIN
Radisson SAS JJJ
Helios JJJ
Kosmos JJ
87
72
Hotel Amadeus – Krakow
Hotel Cracovia – Krakow
4/1/04 to 3/31/05
S-W 81
T-S 94
POZNAN
HOTELS ON REQUEST
SOPOT
Grand JJJ
TORUN
04/01/04 to 10/31/04
04/01/04 to 10/31/04
04/01/04 to 10/31/04
04/01/04 to 10/31/04
04/01/04 to 09/30/04
04/01/04 to 03/31/05
Hotel Mercure Unia Lublin – Lublin
Hotel Grand – Lodz
MW 100 104 11/01/04 to 12/30/04
01/01/05 to 03/31/05
75
–
10/01/04 to 03/31/05
Hotel Grand – Sopot
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POLAND
SELECTED HOTELS IN POLAND
Rates in USD per room, per night. All prices include breakfast, registration fee, service charge and VAT. Weekend
requirements: Friday-Sunday (last night Sunday-Monday).
Off-Season Rates
Season Rates
WROCLAW
Holiday Inn JJJJ
superior rooms
Hotel Monopol – Wroclaw
Mercure Panorama JJJ
Monopol JJ
Novotel JJJ
Radisson SAS JJJ
Wroc∏aw JJJJ
ZAKOPANE
Giewont JJJ
Belvedere JJJJ
Kasprowy JJJ
room without balcony
Litwor JJJJ
DAY SGL DBL VALIDITY
DAY SGL DBL VALIDITY
M
W
MW
MW
MW
MW
100
93
90
51
56
118
118
109
98
63
64
133
04/01/04 to 03/31/05
04/01/04 to 03/31/05
04/01/04 to 03/31/05
04/01/05 to 10/31/04
04/01/04 to 10/31/04
MW
MW
MW
MW
MW 54
62
04/01/04 to 03/31/05
MW –
–
–
59 11/01/04 to 03/31/05
116 11/01/04 to 12/28/04
01/01/05 to 03/31/05
–
MW 73
84
MW 60
70
11/01/04 to 12/20/04
MW 90
98
04/01/04 to 05/31/04
10/01/04 to 12/15/04
04/01/04 to 10/31/04
12/21/04 to 03/31/05
MW 174 233 01/02/04 to 12/21/04
MW 102 111 06/01/04 to 09/30/04
01/03/05 to 03/31/05
MW 140 186 01/02/04 to 12/21/04
–
–
–
100
Hotel Kasprowy – Zakopane
DELUXE HOTELS IN WARSAW
Forte Hotel Bristol JJJJJ
superior rooms
Intercontinental JJJJJ
Marriott JJJJJ
Radisson SAS Centrum JJJJJ
Sheraton JJJJJ
Sofitel Victoria Warsaw JJJJJ
M
W
M
W
269 286 04/01/04 to 04/08/04
125 144 04/13/04 to 04/29/04
05/04/04 to 06/09/04
06/14/04 to 06/30/04
09/01/04 to 10/28/04
11/02/04 to 11/10/04
03/01/05 to 03/31/05
193 208 04/01/04 to 06/30/04
150 165 09/01/04 to 10/31/04
MW 144 179 01/03/05 to 03/31/05
M
W
171 189 04/01/04 to 06/30/04
103 119 09/01/04 to 10/31/04
M
W
281 307 05/01/04 to 06/30/04
153 178 09/01/04 to 10/31/04
M
W
134 143 05/01/04 to 06/30/04
98 104 09/01/04 to 10/31/04
M
W
144 161 04/09/04 to 04/12/04
125 144 04/30/04 to 05/03/04
06/10/04 to 06/13/04
07/01/04 to 08/31/04
10/29/04 to 11/01/04
11/11/04 to 02/28/05
M
W
165 180 01/01/04 to 03/31/04
129 143 07/01/04 to 08/31/04
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
MW 125 144 04/09/04 to 05/07/04
06/04/04 to 06/13/04
06/30/04 to 08/31/04
11/01/04 to 01/02/04
M 103 119 07/01/04 to 08/31/04
W –
–
11/01/04 to 12/30/04
01/01/05 to 03/31/05
M 237 262 04/01/04 to 04/30/04
W 153 178 07/01/04 to 08/31/04
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
M 98 104 04/01/04 to 04/30/04
W
to to 07/01/04 to 08/31/04
11/01/04 to 03/31/05
SGL – SINGLE ROOM, DBL – DOUBLE ROOM, M – MIDWEEK (MON-THU), W – WEEKEND
Warsaw – Siekierkowski Bridge
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POLAND
RENAULT THALIA
FIAT PUNTO
C**
C1
D
F
G
H
J
J1
K
K1
PER DAY CDW+TP
B2
PER DAY (12+ DAYS)
B1
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5-7
5
9
9
9
5-7
5-7
PER DAY (6-11 DAYS)
B1
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
MODEL
PER DAY (1-5 DAYS)
B
Polish Compact-Mini
Economy
Economy
Economy
Compact
Compact
Compact
Compact
Compact Station Wagon
Compact Station Wagon
Compact Station Wagon
Compact Station Wagon
Compact Station Wagon
Compact
Compact
Compact
Compact
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate Station Wagon
Full Size Station Wagon
Mini Van 5 Door
Luxury
Van
Van
Luxury Van
Luxury Van
Luxury Van
TRANSMISSION
A
A1
SEATS
MINI
CATEGORY
DOORS
GROUP
LOCAL CAR RENTALS
M
M
A
A
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
A
A
A
A
M
M
M
M
A
A
A
M
A
M
A
M
A
M
A
A
Fiat Uno
Opel Corsa
Opel Corsa II
Hyundai Atos
Toyota Corolla
Opel Astra II
Ford Focus
Opel Astra Classic
Toyota Corolla
Opel Astra Classic
Fiat Palio Weekend
Toyota Corolla
Fiat Palio Weekend
Toyota Corolla
Ford Focus
Renault Megane
Hyundai Accent
Toyota Avensis
Ford Mondeo
Mitsubishi Carisma
Mitsubishi Space Star
Toyota Avensis
Renault Laguna
Kia Clarus
Opel Vectra
Toyota Avensis Combi
Opel Zafira
Mercedes E-Class
Ford Tranzit
Ford Tranzit
Opel Vivaro
Chrysler Voyager
Kia Carnival
25*
34
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
43
38
46
46
46
46
48
48
48
48
58
58
58
58
58
58
98
78
88
88
88
88
19*
28
34
34
32
32
32
32
35
35
35
38
35
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
38
43
43
43
45
48
48
85
68
68
68
68
68
16*
26
31
31
30
30
30
30
32
32
32
36
32
36
36
36
36
37
37
37
37
41
41
41
43
47
47
83
64
66
66
66
66
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
25
15
15
19
25
25
NOTES
100 km / per day
PEUGEOT 206
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
*Group A, A1, B, B1, C, C1 available for only an additional $19 | *Radio, roof rack and car seat available at no charge on request.
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IBIZA
OPEL VECTRA
RENAULT LAGUNA
MERCEDES E-CLASS
POLAND
4
4
4
4
5
D
RENO LAGUNA
4
5
B
206
192
253
246
363
352
427
416
34
27
41
35
52
50
61
59
12
12
15
15
17
17
20
20
D
E
F
G
H
I
49 46 260 37
49 46 260 37
49 46 260 37
59 56 328 46
59 56 328 46
70 67 392 56
70 67 392 56
78 76 438 62
78 76 438 62
88 84 492 70
88 84 492 70
88 84 492 70
89 87 509 72
216 209 1240 177
190 188 1116 159
193 190 1133 161
15
15
15
18
18
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
29
29
29
A/C
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
INSURANCE *
C
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
PER DAY (8 & MORE)
B
MAKE AND MODEL
RENAULT CILO 1.2
PEUGOT 206
TOYOTA YYARIS
OPEL CORSA 1.4
RENAULT THALIA
OPEL ASTRA 1.6
FORD FOCUS
FORD FOCUS SEDAN 1.6
OPEL ASTRA SEDAN
RENO LAGUNA 1.8
FORD MONDEO
SKODA OCTAVIA TDI
SKODA OCTAVIA 1.9 TDI
VOLVO S80 2.4
FORD GALAXY 2.0
FORD TRANSIT 2.5 TDI
PER DAY (4-5 DAYS)
GROUP
A
PER DAY (1-3 DAYS)
®
PER WEEK (6-7 DAYS)
* COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER & THEFT PROTECTION PER DAY
SEATS
• For cancellations received 3 working days or more before designated pick-up date, cancellation fee is $20.00. For all other cancellations, fee depends on costs involved (minimum $50.00). In case of no-show, the car is released after midnight of the confirmed
pick-up date and can be rented to other clients.
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35
56
55
69
67
84
82
HIGH SEASON: 04/01/04-04/15/04, 05/01/04-09/30/04, 12/15/04-01/15/05
DOORS
CANCELLATIONS:
50
44
61
59
76
75
92
90
n LOW SEASON: 04/16/04-04/30/04, 10/01/04-12/14/04, 01/16/05-03/31/05
RENTAL CONDITIONS:
• All rates, conditions are vehicles are subject to change without notice.
• Since the fleet is regularly updated, specific models can never be guaranteed. Models
with similar size and performance characteristics may be substituted.
• Age limits. The minimum age for the renter and all additional drivers is 25 years. There
is no maximum age limit. For some groups the minimum age is 21 years, provided extra
payment per day is settled.
• Following are the documents required for a car pick-up: prepaid voucher, valid passport,
driver’s license, and major credit card (American Express, Visa, Master Card) to be
used when paying for additional charges not included in the rental agreement (rental
extension, refueling,etc.)
• Driver’s License: All persons who intend to drive the vehicle have to be in possession
of a valid driver’s license, previously held for minimum of one year. Polish or international driver’s license is required . International driver’s license can be obtained from the
automobile club for a nominal fee. The international driver’s license is not a valid document by itself; it has to be presented together with a foreign license.
• Additional drivers may be added to the rental agreement at an extra charge (please
advise at the time of booking)
INSURANCE*
3
3
4
4
5
PER DAY (8 & MORE)
SEATS
C
PEUGEOT 206
FIAT PUNTO, SEAT IBIZA
RENAULT THALIA
RENAULT MEGAN
RENO MEGAN KOMBI
A
PER WEEK (6-7 DAYS)
MAKE AND MODEL
DOORS
A rental day is any 24-hour period from the commencement of the rental. On the final day,
travelers have a 59-minute “grace” period to return the car without being charged for
an extra rental day. Additional day rates, computed at the local rate, are usually higher than the reserved rate. For this reason, if the return time is in doubt, we recommend
reserving an extra day before departure. It is very important that the vehicle will be
returned not later than agreed location. If plans change, the renter needs to verify with
the renting location that this change of plans can be authorized. Early return may not provide savings: In case of an early return a refund may not necessarily apply. Prepayment for
one week and return after six days will not result in a rate change. RATES INCLUDE unlimited mileage, VAT, hospitality service at the airport, oil, maintenance, public liability insurance. RATES ARE EXCLUSIVE of parking and fuel costs. At pick-up, the rental company
will require a credit card as a deposit to cover a full tank of fuel. When the car is returned
to the rental company at the end of the rental , the credit card account will be credited
less the cost of refueling service. All cars use unleaded gasoline (benzyna bezolowiowa).
The current gasoline price is about $1.65 per liter (1 gallon = 3.78 liters). Please note that
not all gas stations accept credit cards.
GROUP
RENTAL DAYS & EXTRA HOURS
PER DAY (3-5 DAYS)
RENTAL CONDITIONS
PER DAY (1-2 DAYS)
CAR RENTALS
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C
A/C kombi
A/C
A/C
A/C
ONLY CARS IN GROUP D HAVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION!
ALL RESAEVATIONS WILL BE CONFIRMED BY GROUP ONLY!
* COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER & THEFT PROTECTION PER DAY
INSURANCE:
• Public liability insurance is included in the rental charges.
• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). The renter is responsible for damages caused to the
rented vehicle (including fire), regardless of fault. For a nominal fee the renter may
waive this financial responsibility (less deductible of $275/groups A&B; $549/other
groups) by accepting the optional Collision Damage Waiver offered by the rental company. This service fee (not an insurance) waives the renter’s responsibility for as long
as the vehicle is operated by authorized drivers and under the terms of the rental agreement. Coverage offered by credit card companies may not apply for all types of cards
offered by issuing company. The coverage may not apply for all car classes and may be
restricted in the rental periods covered. The policies require that the rental is paid for by
that particular card. To take advantage of credit card coverage the renter has to decline
the optional coverage offered by the rental company. In case of damages, the renter has
to settle all charges directly with the rental company at that time and file for reimburse-
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ment from the provider of the coverage after return. This process will include the
completion of forms providing documentation such as police report and repair
invoices and will have to be completed within a specific time frame. Before deciding to decline the acceptance of Collision Damage Waiver the renter should carefully investigate all requirements applicable directly with credit card company.
• Theft Protection. The renter is also responsible for the cost of repairing or
replacing the rented vehicle in case of theft or vandalism. An optional Theft Protection is offered to limit this responsibility to the deductible of $ 366.
TP also provides coverage against theft of damage of the personal belongings
of the renter and passengers while they are locked in the car during the rental.
All other points covered under Collision Damage Waiver apply.
• Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) is not available. Therefore ORBIS strongly recommends purchase of our optional travel insurance. Please see details on page3.
EUROPE
LOCAL EXCURSION BY BUS
Panorama of Budapest
LOCALITY
EXCURSION
BUDAPEST, Hungary
CITY TOUR – The Parliament, Royal Palace Opera, Matthias Church, Fisherman's $30
Bastion, Gellert Hill with the Citadel, Hero's Square, St.Stephen Cathedral hotel
pick-up. Tour ends in downtown. (Operated 3 times daily).
PRAGUE, Czech Republic
JEWISH BUDAPEST - Visit the largest Synagogue of Europe & sites of the rich $30
Jewish heritage. Tour ends in downtown. (3 hours).
CITY TOUR – Vysehrad Castle, National Theater, Charles Bridge, Lesser Town, $28
Hradcany Castle, Golden Lane, St.Vitus Chatedral; hotel pick-up. Tour ends in
downtown. (Operated 2 times daily)
PRAGUE BY BOAT – Walk through Vysehrad Fortress, St.Peter & St. Paul Church, $27
National Cemetery. Board the boat to see a panoramic view of Prague center;
hotel pick-up. Tour ends at Old Town Squere. (Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun.).
KARLSTEJN – Drive along the Vltava and Berounka Rivers to visit the most $39
impressive Bohemian Ghotic Castle; hotel pick-up Tour ends in Prague city center. (Wed., Fri., Sun.).
Old city with Castle in Prague
VIENNA, Austria
PRAGUE BY NIGHT – Tour of illuminated Prague with typical Bohemian dinner $77
including beer or wine and folklore program, hotel pick-up & drop-off. (Fri., Sat.).
GRAND CITY TOUR & SCHOENBRUNN – Ringrasse, Prater Giant Wheel, Opera, $48
Museum of Fine Arts, City Hall, Belvedere and Schoenbrunn Palce; hotel pick-up.
Tour ends at the Opera. (Operated daily).
GRINZING – Tour along the Ring to the Prater followed by the traditional dinner $92
in Grinzing with wine "Heurigen Show" in costumers with waltz operetta music
and dance; hotel pick-up & (<>)
PRICES PER PERSON
White horses in Vienna
HOTEL PACKAGES
HOTEL
BUDAPEST, Hungary
NOVOTEL CONGRES
GELLERT
K&K OPERA
MERCURE BUDA
Budapest – Hotel Gellert
Prague – Hilton
DBL SNL TRI SEASON
116
134
152
190
170
190
116
134
PRAGUE, Czech Republic
PRAGUE HILTON
240
264
146
RENAISSANCE PRAGUE
264
234
THE CHARLES BOUTIQUE
190
156
K&K FENIX A.C.
236
204
HOTEL ANNA
124
VIENNA, Austria
INTERCONTINENTAL
328
212
240
EUROPA
204
266
BIEDERMEIER
REGINA
105
120
130
168
149
152
105
120
168
183
192
234
216
228
168
183
REGULAR RATE
04/30/04 to 06/19/04 & 08/12/04 to 10/16/04
04/01/04 to 04/31/04, 06/19/04 to 07/30/04 & 10/16/04 to 12/27/04
05/01/04 to 06/18/04 & 08/28/04 to 10/15/04
07/31/04 to 08/27/04
REGULAR RATE
REGULAR RATE
04/30/04 to 06/19/04 & 08/12/04 to 10/16/04
239
267
145
231
221
169
149
203
177
95
264
288
171
330
300
237
204
291
255
138
04/01/04 to 04/28/04, 06/17/04 to 04/30/04 & 09/02/04 to 09/08/04
04/29/04 to 06/16/04 & 09/09/04 to 10/27/04
07/01/04 to 09/01/04
REGULAR RATE
07/01/04 to 08/18/04
REGULAR RATE
July & August
REGULAR RATE
July & August
REGULAR RATE
279
183
169
144
182
345
264
309
264
348
REGULAR RATE
July & August
REGULAR RATE
07/01/04 to 08/12/04
04/09/04 to 04/12/04, 04/30/04 to 05/02/04, 05/19/04 to 05/23/04 &
05/26/04 to 05/31/04 & 06/10/04 to 06/13/04
266 182 340 REGULAR RATE
183 139 272 July & August
164 122 219 REGULAR RATE
Rates are in US $ per person including buffet breakfast daily, taxes and service charges.
Vienna – Hotel Europa
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TOUR CONDITIONS
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
HOTELS: All rooms with private bath or shower (where
available). Based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded
room. A limited number of single rooms are available at
the supplement shown for each tour. If at the time of
booking a passenger indicates he is willing to share the
room, the supplement will be refunded. ORBIS reserves
the right to substitute hotels of similar category, where
and if necessary.
MEALS: As indicated in itineraries, unless otherwise
posted under a program:
B-Breakfast; L-Lunch; D-Dinner.
TRANSFERS AND BAGGAGE: All necessary meeting
and transfer services of passengers and two average-size
suitcases per person between airports, rail terminals,
hotels and vice versa, including interpreter’s assistance,
porterage, and conveyance. Porterage is included only
after you have passed trough the customs area at the airport. All transfers are provided for the tour group as a
whole. Transfers will be charged additionally for those
persons not using the group flights. All baggage is carried
at owner’s risk. Every care will be taken to protect your
luggage but the tour operator can accept no responsibility for loss or damage to baggage or belongings. Small
items (coat, umbrellas,etc.) must be entirely in the care
of the owner.
SIGHTSEEING: Complete sightseeing program as
shown in each itinerary including: all ground transportation by motorcoach or other local conveyance, the services of an English-speaking guide and entrance fees to
places visited.
TOUR ESCORTS: English-speaking escorts will be provided throught Poland.
TIPS AND TAXES: Service charges and taxes imposed
by local administrations and government authorities are
included. Tips to guides are at your discretion.
TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Passport fees, visa fee, visa handling fees, airport
departure taxes, US Departure Tax, VAT taxes (if applicable), other taxes or tips on services not included in
the itinerary, laundry, mini-bars, telephone calls, valet
service, gratuity to tour escort or local host, excess
baggage charges, insurance of any kind, wines, liquors,
mineral water, coffee or tea, food or beverages not on
the regular menus of the included meals.
RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT
A deposit of $200 per person is required at the time of
booking to confirm reservations. Accompanying the
deposit must be passengers’ names as they appear in
their passports, name of the tour and/or the tour code,
flight information,etc. (see: Booking Form)
FORM OF PAYMENT: Cash, private and company
checks, money orders and major credit cards are accepted forms of payment for all the services.
CANCELLATION
Full refund will be made (less service charge) if written
notice of cancellation is received by tour operator at
lease 45 days prior to US departure. Cancellations
received 44-35 days prior to departure are subject to a
fee of 10% of tour value or $100 per person whichever
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is higher; 34-20 days, 25% of tour cost; 19-6 days, 50%
of tour value whichever is higher. Less than 5 days
before departure NO REFUND for the Land Portion will
be possible.
The above conditions apply to all cancellations /
absences regardless of cause.
The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any tour
prior to departure. In the unlikely event of such cancellation, you will be offered a different tour on the
same day, the same tour at a later date, or a full
refund of all monies paid. Alternatively you may be
offered the opportunity to travel at the lowest applicable individual fare.
SERVICE CHARGE: $50 per booking which covers our
cost for telexes, telephones, correspondence, etc. This
amount is applicable even if services were cancelled
more than 65 days before departure.
AIR TRANSPORTATION
TARIFF AND EXCHANGE FLUCTUATIONS
All prices herein are quoted in US dollars and are based
on tariffs and exchange levels in effect on Nov.1,2003.
Rates are subject to adjustment in the event of any
changes in these tariffs and exchange levels or additional fuel surcharges. Most airfares are based on APEX or
IIT tariffs and are subject to respective regulations. Consult your travel agent or tour operator for detailed information as certain restrictions apply. Land and air prices
apply only if departure/ arrival dates are the same as
published in the brochure.
CANCELLATION: Once the tickets have been issued
they are non-refundable. After the departure all changes
in the flight itinerary are subject to paying the difference
between the airfare used in the air ticket and the new
applicable airfare.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
ON FLIGHTS TO EUROPE:
Free airline baggage allowance is two (2) bags. The
total combined maximum linear dimension (length plus
width plus depth) of both bags must not exceed 107
linear inches. Neither bag may exceed 62 inches,plus
“under seat” baggage with total dimension of 45 inches. The combined weight of both bags may not exceed
140 pounds. Within Europe free baggage allowance is
44 lbs. Baggage is carried at owner’s risk and insurance is recommended.
ITINERARY VARIATIONS: ORBIS reserves the right to
vary itineraries due to operational reasons.
RESPONSIBILITY
ORBIS Polish Travel Bureau Inc., 347 Fifth Avenue, New
York, N.Y. 10016, its affiliates or subsidiaries (hereinafter
called the Company), acts only as agent for the hotels,
airlines, bus companies, railroads, or owners, operators,
or contractors providing accommodations, transportation, meals, tours or other services, and all coupons,
exchange orders receipts, contacts and tickets issued by
the Company are issued subject to any and all tariffs,
terms and conditions under which the foregoing or any
other services whatsoever are provided by such hotels,
airlines, bus companies, railroad, operators or contractors. By the acceptance of such coupons, exchange
orders, receipts contracts and tickets, the tour member
agrees to the foregoing, and also agrees that the Company shall not be or become liable or responsible for any
loss, injury, or damage to person, property or otherwise
in connection with any transportation, accommodation,
meals, tours or other services referred to herein, or resulting from the neglect or default of any person, firm, corporation or other entity engaged to supply the same. The
tour operator reserves the right to withdraw a tour, to
refuse to accept or retain any person as a member of a
tour at any time, or to make changes in the itinerary
whenever, in their sole judgment, conditions warrant; or
if such changes result from circumstances beyond the
control of the tour operator ; or if they deem it necessary
for the comfort, convenience or safety of the passengers.
They can accept no responsibility for losses or additional
expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, or other
causes. All such losses must be borne by the passenger
as tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time
specified. Such alternations may be made without penalty to the tour operator. Additional expenses, if any, shall
be borne by the passengers. In all cases a full refund shall
not exceed the amount paid by the passenger. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act
omission or event during the time passengers are not
aboard their plane or conveyance. The passage contract
in use by the airlines concerned, when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and purchaser of these tours and / or the passenger.
347 Fifth Avenue Suite 510 New York, N.Y. 10016
TEL: 212-867-5011 FAX: 212-682-4715
www.orbistravel.com | [email protected]
FOR RESERVATIONS CALL YOUR TRAVEL AGENT, WHO IS YOUR BEST EXPERT.
INDEPENDENT TRAVEL | We handle just about everything you may need while on vacation or on
a business trip to Poland and Eastern Europe. Our offers include carefully
selected deluxe and first-class hotels, economically priced car rental, transfers,
sightseeing, excursions, spa treatments and more. Thanks to special agreements with airlines, we are able to arrange your flights to Poland, and beyond,
at very reasonable rates. Just give us a call and our experienced staff will give
you the best advice on how to set up your private itinerary.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
EFFECTIVE DATES | April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005. All prices are quoted in US dollars and are
valid only if services are prepaid in our New York office. VAT and local taxes are included. Prices are based
on tariffs and currency exchange levels in effect on November 1, 2003. Rates are subject to adjustment in
case of tariffs or exchange level changes. FULL PAYMENT | Full payment is due 1 month prior to client's
departure. After full payment is received, vouchers and/or other prepaid documents will be mailed by firstclass mail. All overnight mail charges are the responsibility of the party from which late payment is
received. Documents will not be mailed before full payment is received. Reservations are subject to cancellation if full payment is not received on time. ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT | Checks, credit cards
(American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover) and money orders are accepted forms of payment for all
services. NON-REFUNDABLE SERVICE FEES | $20.00 – service charge per booking The fee is waived
if total value of services exceeds $200.00., $20.00 – late booking fee. Applies to bookings made 10 working days or less prior to departure. The fee includes overnight mail of the vouchers. $10.00 – change of
reservation fee. Applies to each change or alteration (written notice) of an existing booking that requires
phone/fax communication with suppliers or reissuing of the documents. The fee also applies to changes
made by the Client directly with hotel or tour operator. TRIP PLANNING DEPOSIT | To develop, research,
and/or reserve customized itineraries or programs, Orbis requires a $100 deposit per person, regardless of
travel date. The deposit amount is in addition to any other fees, including, but not limited to, late booking
and change fees. The deposit is applicable toward the cost of the itinerary/program, but in the event of a
cancellation by the traveler, is non-refundable in its entirety. CANCELLATIONS | If written notice of cancellation is received by our New York office at least 10 days prior to the starting date of services, full refund,
less $20.00 cancellation fee and non-refundable service fees (if any), will be made. After the 10-day cancellation deadline, a refund actually recovered by Orbis for unused services, less $20.00 cancellation fee
and non-refundable service fees (if any), will be made. All complaints regarding services should reach our
office in writing not later than 1 month after termination of reservations. After that time no refunds will be
considered. The above conditions apply to all cancellations/absences regardless of cause. TIPS AND
GRATUITIES | Usually expected gratuities and tips are not included and are at your discretion.
INSURANCE | Purchase of travel insurance is strongly recommended. See details on page 3.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Arnaud Galy, Filip Claus, Reinhard Albers, Tommasso Bonaventura,
Marc Ripol, Guy Wolff, Thanasis Dimopoulos, Bart Sadowski, Christopher Sadowski.
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