Poland is a land marred by a tragic war, but restored with enviable verve. Experience the poignant piece of World War II history, Auschwitz and explore the rebuilt centre of Warsaw, Zakopane, Katowice, Wroclaw and Kraków with us during this recce trip.
Immerse yourself with the magnificent winter landscape of Tatra Mountains, get in the festive mood by walking through the Christmas Market, and explore the the UNESCO-listed former Nazi concentration camp, the place of terror, the symbol of Holocaust.
If you are looking to make good use of the Christmas and New Year public holiday, this trip may be on your platter.
Immerse yourself with the magnificent winter landscape of Tatra Mountains, get in the festive mood by walking through the Christmas Market, and explore the the UNESCO-listed former Nazi concentration camp, the place of terror, the symbol of Holocaust.
If you are looking to make good use of the Christmas and New Year public holiday, this trip may be on your platter.
Zakopane
Admire unique winter mountain landscapes of Zakopane – the highest-situated town in Poland.
Zakopane is located in the south of Poland at the foot of the Tatra Mountains – the most beautiful and the only Alpine-like mountain range in the country. Join us for the hike through one of the most beautiful Tatra valleys – the Koscieliska Valley. Enjoy the open-air bonfire at the end of the hike to keep yourself warm and have a cup of hot Highlander tea.
Zakopane is located in the south of Poland at the foot of the Tatra Mountains – the most beautiful and the only Alpine-like mountain range in the country. Join us for the hike through one of the most beautiful Tatra valleys – the Koscieliska Valley. Enjoy the open-air bonfire at the end of the hike to keep yourself warm and have a cup of hot Highlander tea.
Auschwitz - Birkenau
Auschwitz was the largest of the German Nazi concentration camps and extermination center. Over 1.1 million men, women and children lost their lives here. It was established by the Nazi in 1940, in the suburbs of Oswiecim, a Polish city that was annexed to the Third Reich by the Nazis. It's name was later changed to Auschwitz.
The Birkenau camp (which held over 90,000 prisoners in 1944), is also known as "Auschwitz II". The Nazis began building it in 1941 on the site of the village of Brzezinka, three kilometers from Oswiecim. The Polish civilian population was evicted and their houses confiscated and demolished. The greater part of the apparatus of mass extermination was built in Birkenau and majority of the victims were murdered here.
The tour start from the gates bearing the inscription of Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Sets You Free). You will see the unloading platform, watchtowers, fences, barracks, the camp bathhouse, the wall for execution, jail cells and many more during the tour. The Museum and Memorial also present documentary photographs, photocopies of documents and garments, bunks and other furnishings from prisoner rooms which explains the tragic fate of these prisoners.
Note: The maximum size of backpacks or handbags brought into the Museum does not exceed dimensions: 30x20x10 cm. Photo-taking is is allowed (without flash and stand) with exceptions of the hair of victims (block nr 4) and the basements of Block 11.
The Birkenau camp (which held over 90,000 prisoners in 1944), is also known as "Auschwitz II". The Nazis began building it in 1941 on the site of the village of Brzezinka, three kilometers from Oswiecim. The Polish civilian population was evicted and their houses confiscated and demolished. The greater part of the apparatus of mass extermination was built in Birkenau and majority of the victims were murdered here.
The tour start from the gates bearing the inscription of Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Sets You Free). You will see the unloading platform, watchtowers, fences, barracks, the camp bathhouse, the wall for execution, jail cells and many more during the tour. The Museum and Memorial also present documentary photographs, photocopies of documents and garments, bunks and other furnishings from prisoner rooms which explains the tragic fate of these prisoners.
Note: The maximum size of backpacks or handbags brought into the Museum does not exceed dimensions: 30x20x10 cm. Photo-taking is is allowed (without flash and stand) with exceptions of the hair of victims (block nr 4) and the basements of Block 11.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Warsaw Old Town City Tour
- Jasna Gora Monastery
- Hercules Club
- Chapel on Water in Ojcow
- Krakow Old Town City Tour
- Christmas Market
- Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Auschwitz - Birkenau
- Hike at Koscieliska Valley
- Guido Mine in Katowice
- Wroclaw Old Town City Tour
If you are looking for an itinerary that incorporate the history, adventure, photography and festive aspect, the ‘Poland 2019’ gives you the best of not just both but three worlds. We have customised the package in a way that you will get to experience the ruggedness of the hike and also get your fair share of ‘Instagram superstar moments’ during the trip.
WHY JOIN US?
- This is a recce trip, meaning to say that the group size cap at 12 participants.
- We leave no man behind! Our event host will be trekking behind the last participant.
- 4-in-1 combo: Trekking + Photography + Festive + Historical Tour
- Last but not least, what is even better than making new friends during this festive season?
THE ITINERARY
D1 - 21 Dec 2019 (Saturday)
D2 - 22 Dec 2019 (Sunday)
D3 - 23 Dec 2019 (Monday)
D4 - 24 Dec 2019 (Tuesday) - Christmas Eve
D5 - 25 Dec 2019 (Wednesday) - Christmas Day I
D6 - 26 Dec 2019 (Thursday) - Christmas Day II
D7 - 27 Dec 2019 (Friday)
D8 - 28 Dec 2019 (Saturday)
D9 - 29 Dec 2019 (Sunday)
D10 - 30 Dec 2019 (Monday)
D11 - 31 Dec 2019 (Tuesday)
D12 - 1 Jan 2019 (Wednesday)
The event host will endeavour as far as possible to adhere to the programme of the event as advertised. The event host however, reserve the right to alter routes, time-tables, itineraries and accommodation as they deem fit.
The return hike at Koscieliska Valley requires moderate degree of fitness due to the weather and distance.
- Depart Singapore for Warsaw Chopin (WAW)
- Airport Transfer
- Orientation Guided Warsaw City Walk (Nowy Świat and Old Town)
- Free and Easy
- Welcome Dinner
D2 - 22 Dec 2019 (Sunday)
- Guided City Tour (Royal Castle, Praga District, Ghetto District)
- Guided Walk through Royal Baths Park
- Free and Easy
- Enjoy Chopin Concert, "Time for Chopin"
D3 - 23 Dec 2019 (Monday)
- Guided Tour in Jasna Gora Complex at Częstochowa
- Visit Hercules Club
- Visit Chapel on Water in Ojcow
- Road Trip to Krakow via Ojcowski National Park (if weather condition permits)
D4 - 24 Dec 2019 (Tuesday) - Christmas Eve
- Guided Krakow City Tour (Jewish Quarter, Schindler's Factory and Old Town)
- Free and Easy
- Polish Style Christmas Eve Dinner
D5 - 25 Dec 2019 (Wednesday) - Christmas Day I
- Free and Easy (can visit churches)
D6 - 26 Dec 2019 (Thursday) - Christmas Day II
- Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Visit John Paul II Museum at Wadowice
- Free and Easy at Wadowice Town Square
D7 - 27 Dec 2019 (Friday)
- 3.5 hours Guide Tour at Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Road Trip to Zakopane
D8 - 28 Dec 2019 (Saturday)
- 3 hours return hike at Koscieliska Valley (5km)
- Take the Gubałówka funicular ride to the top to have an overview sight of Tatra Mountains
- Bonfire and Dinner
- Free and Easy (For those who are interested, you have try out the thermal baths)
D9 - 29 Dec 2019 (Sunday)
- Visit Guido Mine in Katowice
- Road Trip to Wroclaw
- Free and Easy at Wroclaw
D10 - 30 Dec 2019 (Monday)
- Guided Wroclaw City Tour
- Road trip back to Warsaw
- Farewell Dinner
D11 - 31 Dec 2019 (Tuesday)
- Free and Easy at Warsaw
- Airport Transfer
- Depart via Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
D12 - 1 Jan 2019 (Wednesday)
- Touch down in Singapore
The event host will endeavour as far as possible to adhere to the programme of the event as advertised. The event host however, reserve the right to alter routes, time-tables, itineraries and accommodation as they deem fit.
The return hike at Koscieliska Valley requires moderate degree of fitness due to the weather and distance.
LAND COST
Cost: SGD 3,600/person
Group Size:
Min 10 to go (excluding host)
Max 12 participants
SGD 1000 deposit will be collected to confirm your slot.
Balance to be made latest by 20 October 2019.
What does your package include?
Package Excludes
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to 91020550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "Poland 2019")
Step 3: Receipt for payment will be issued and further instruction will be provided.
Step 4: Pre trip briefing will be arranged and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip 1 month before the trip.
Step 5: Balance payment to be made latest by 20 October 2019.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
Until 12 weeks prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
10 weeks prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
8 weeks prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Recommended flight
Details will be given to confirmed participants.
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
Note that this is a recce trip by Adventures Unlimited.
Cost: SGD 3,600/person
Group Size:
Min 10 to go (excluding host)
Max 12 participants
SGD 1000 deposit will be collected to confirm your slot.
Balance to be made latest by 20 October 2019.
What does your package include?
- Airport transfer (For group arrival and departure)
- Double/twin/triple sharing accommodation for all days (hotel)
- Land Transport Mentioned Above
- Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 11
- Lunch for Day 3 and 5
- Dinner for Day 1, 4, 5, 8 and 10
- Time for Chopin Concert Ticket
- Schindler's Factory Entrance Fee
- Wieliczka Salt Mine Entrance Fee
- John Paul II Museum Entrance Fee
Package Excludes
- Single supplement
- Return flight to Warsaw Chopin (WAW)
- Separate airport transfer
- Meals that are not stated above
- Thermal Baths
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities/Tips
- Personal expenses
- Laundry
- Visa entry if required
- Anything else not mentioned in inclusion list.
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to 91020550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "Poland 2019")
Step 3: Receipt for payment will be issued and further instruction will be provided.
Step 4: Pre trip briefing will be arranged and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip 1 month before the trip.
Step 5: Balance payment to be made latest by 20 October 2019.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
Until 12 weeks prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
10 weeks prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
8 weeks prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Recommended flight
Details will be given to confirmed participants.
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
Note that this is a recce trip by Adventures Unlimited.
