- Warsaw's history: a tale of a Phoenix city
- The Old Town: a remarkable reconstruction awarded the title of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Warsaw Ghetto: the largest Nazi ghetto
- The city of Chopin: a concert featuring his works
The Polish capital, Warsaw, pulses with a fast rhythm, marked by hustle and bustle and the pursuit of prosperity that drives the city. Soaring skyscrapers give the cityscape a modern, cosmopolitan character, which is contrasted with the historic streets of the Old Town, which was rebuilt with great care after the wartime destruction. Here, we return to the roots of Poland – a nation with a moving and fascinating past, making the Polish national anthem, "Poland is not yet lost", easier to understand.
Duration: 5 days
Afternoon: Arrival in Warsaw. Check-in at the accommodation.
A guided walk through the city centre, dominated by Warsaw's landmark: the Palace of Culture and Science. Entry to the viewing point on the 30th floor to admire an impressive city panorama - tells the story of a city that dates back to the Middle Ages, became its capital in 1596, was almost completely destroyed during World War II, and rose again like a phoenix from the ashes.
Evening: Dinner.
Morning: Guided exploration of the Old Town, lovingly rebuilt after the devastation of World War II. It's an outstanding example of urban planning and reconstruction which was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the programme: Old Town Market Square, St. John's Archcathedral, Castle Square and Nowy Świat Street (known in English as "New World Street").
Afternoon: Visit to the reconstructed Royal Castle, which served as the royal residence from the 16th century until 1795, the year of the third and final partition of Poland. The Royal Route includes a visit to the apartments of King Stanisław August (both state rooms and private living quarters).
Evening: At leisure to discover the city's vibrant nightlife. Dinner.
Morning: Guided tour of the former Warsaw Ghetto, the largest Nazi ghetto during World War II, with 450,000 Jews confined within it. The heroic resistance against terror and genocide is conveyed through visit to the following historic sites: the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes, the Anielewicz Bunker on 18 Miła Street, the Umschlagplatz, the Jewish Cemetery on Okopowa Street.
Afternoon: Visit to the POLIN Museum, which impressively highlights the rich history of Polish Jews. The presentation offers in-depth insights into the cultural and historical heritage, as well as the challenges faced by this community over the centuries.
Evening: Dinner.
Morning: A guided visit to Praga district, the former working-class district that is now considered a vibrant centre of Warsaw's cultural scene. Particularly noteworthy: Praga is the only district that survived World War II relatively unscathed.
Afternoon: At leisure. Our recommendations: a walk through the historic Łazienki Parl, considered Poland's most beautiful green space, visit to the Fryderyk Chopin Museum in the Ostrogski Palace, the National Museum or the Warsaw Rising Museum.
Evening: A concert featuring works by Frédéric Chopin in one of the historic halls of the Old Town, followed by dinner.
Morning: Return journey
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