AMTA Poland 2008

Over 60 Years of Experience

Poland2008

The Annual All-Poland Travel Planner

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WARSAW-KRAKOW 182 MILES

WARSAW-MRAGOWO 144 MILES

WARSAW-TORUN 132 MILES

WARSAW-POZNAN 190 MILES

WARSAW-CZESTOCHOWA 135 MILES

WARSAW-LUBLIN 100 MILES

WARSAW-TREBLINKA 70 MILES

WARSAW-LODZ 83 MILES

WARSAW-CIECHOCINEK 95 MILES

KRAKOW-RZESZOW 100 MILES

KRAKOW-ZAKOPANE 68 MILES

KRAKOW-OSWIECIM (AUSCHWITZ) 42 MILES

KRAKOW-CZESTOCHOWA 75 MILES

KRAKOW-LUBLIN 166 MILES

TORUN-GDANSK 110 MILES

LUBLIN-RZESZOW 105 MILES

POZNAN-WROCLAW 109 MILES

POZNAN-SZCZECIN 145 MILES

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One Enchanting, Unexpected Surprise, After Another,After Another After...

Poland –

An eye-opener, isn't it! For us, at American TravelAbroad, for more than sixty years, the leading touroperator to Poland, that statement is not that unusual.Because in Poland, you will find everything you havecome to Europe for in one compact, friendly,affordable country.

As someone else once put it, Poland is Europe inminiature. A land of dramatic contrasts. Historic cities.Sleepy villages. Old World traditions and folkways.New World comforts and conveniences. You can gazeat majestic, snow-covered mountains one day, baskon sunny Baltic beaches the next. Sleep in a history-filled palace or castle and dance the night away in aswinging nightclub.

You can listen to great music by leading Polish orother European composers (Chopin, Moniuszko,Szymanowski, Mozart, Tschaikowsky), see greatworks of art by renowned international artists, dineon superb gourmet fare or sample popular culinaryhighlights from the Polish kitchen. Day in, day out,you will discover new delights, new charms.Boredom is not a word in our vocabulary.

At American Travel Abroad, we can show you themany faces of Poland on our fully escorted, all-inclusive group tours with guaranteed departures.Whether you come for a quick introduction to themajor attractions found in our leading cities, Warsaw,Krakow, Gdansk or Wroclaw or whether you havetime to explore the country in depth, you will leavewith indeliable, treasured memories of a vacationwell spent. Experience has taught us that we havecreated ideal tours for both the first-timer and theveteran, from 8 to 15 days in length.

Of course, you are not bound to a group tour. Wealso offer a versatile car rental program, which givesyou an opportunity to explore Poland on your own,at your own pace, visiting places and areas of interestto you. In conjunction with this program, we alsohave a comprehensive hotel package program. And,if you don't want to rent a car, you can travel aroundPoland by train. (Talk to us, whether you go by caror train, we can help you put together a custom-made tour.) Poland is also renowned for its superb,health-giving spa and wellness programs.

What's new for 2008? A stirring religious pilgrimagetour with guaranteed departure dates, as well asextensions not only to Prague, but to Budapest andVienna. And whichever program you choose, we areproud to be able to fly you there next year on LOTPolish Airlines' brand-new Boeing Superjet 787, astate-of-the-art plane our travel partner will introduceon its routes in 2008. And yes, LOT is still the fastest,most comfortable way from New York, Newark andChicago to Warsaw, Krakow, Rzeszow and otherPolish cities as well.

So come with us in 2008 and let us surprise you indelightfully surprising POLAND!

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MiscellaneousInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Useful Information on Poland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

The Magic of Poland . . . . . . . .6

The Magic of Poland: Extensionto Prague . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The Best of Poland . . . . . . . . .8

Historic Poland . . . . . . . . . . .9

The Many Faces of Poland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Southern Adventure . . . . . . .11

New Tour??? . . . . . . . . . . . .12

The Lap of Royalty . . . . . . . . .13

Gems of Northern Poland . . . . . . . . .14

Pilgrimage Tour . . . . . . . . . .15

Jewish Roots /Adventures by Train . . . . . . .16

Independent Polish Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Spa & Health Resorts . . . . . .18

City Sightseeing,Transfers, Excursions . . . . . .19

Hotel Rates . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Holiday & Weekend Packages . . . . . . .22

Trust Rent-A-Car . . . . . . . . .23

Farm & TomkarCar Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Local Rent-A-Car . . . . . . . . .25

Rent Up Car Rental . . . . . . .26

Terms & Conditions . . . . . . .27

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Miscellaneous InformationPOLISH NATIONAL TOURIST OFFICENew Jersey: (201) 420-9910

WHILE IN POLAND,YOU CANCONTACT OUR OFFICE:

AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROADUl.Czardasza 12/202-169 WARSAWTel: (22) 654-6419 or 624-6060Fax: (22) 624-8482

U.S. EMBASSY AND CONSULATES IN POLAND:

EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA00-540 WarsawAl. Ujazdowskie 29/31Tel: (22) 504-2000Fax: 628-82-98

CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA31-043 Krakow, Ul. Stolarska 9,Tel: 424-51-00Fax: 424-51-03

American Travel Abroad is pleased to provide our tour participants with thebest travel insurance available. It protects you and your travel investment. Thecost has been included on your invoice. So travel with peace of mind knowingyou are covered for the following benefits:

Tour Cost Trip Cancellation & Interruption - Pays for financial lossesyou incur if you must cancel or interrupt your travel because of illness,injury or death of you, a family member or traveling companion, as wellas other unforeseen circumstances which may arise.$200 Travel Delay - Pays for additional accommodations and travelexpenses for any travel delay over 12 hours.$1,000 Baggage & Travel Documents - Pays for items lost, stolen orbroken on your trip. Includes borrowed or rented property.$200 Baggage Delay - Pays for the purchase of essential items if yourbags are delayed for more than 24 hours.$10,000 Medical Expense - Pays accident, sickness and emergencydental with no daily limits or deductibles.$20,000 Emergency Medical Transportation - Pays evacuation and transportation expenses as directed by a doctor to the nearest adequate medical facility.$25,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment - Pays for directaccidental death & dismemberment 24 hours a day while you are on your trip.TRAVEL GUARD® Assistance - 24 hour emergency medical help...all just a phone call away.

... a division ofTRAVEL GUARD® International

INSUREAMERICA®

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT US ON THE INTERNET AT: WWW.AMTA.COMOR E-MAIL US AT [email protected]

Premium: $78 Per PersonYou will receive a Certificate of Insurance with your final documents, which describes the coverages and

exclusions in detail.

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Useful Information on PolandCUSTOMS FEESEvery visitor can bring most common gifts andsouvenirs, which cannot be used for commercialpurposes. You must consider their nature and quantity.The total value must be less than 175 EUR. Accordingto the present rates, as listed in the official table ofcustom fees, souvenirs that exceed the value of 175EUR are subject to duty. For further information,please contact the Consulate General of the Republicof Poland in New York, tel. (646) 237-2100.

MONEYThe official Polish unit of currency is the zloty (PLN).One U.S. dollar is equal to approximately 3 zlotys.

CREDIT CARDSAn increasing number of establishments in Polandaccept credit cards. Among the most popular areAmerican Express, Visa, MasterCard, Carte Blanche,Diner’s Club, Eurocard.

MOTOR VEHICLES & DRIVINGU.S. and Canadian driver’s licenses are honored inPoland only in conjunction with an InternationalDriver’s License, available at any AAA office for a fee.

TELEPHONEMajor cities and towns in Poland can be reacheddirectly from the United States by dialing “0-11-48”(country code for Poland) followed by the city codeand the telephone number. To connect directly fromPoland with most European countries, U.S.A. andCanada, one has to dial “0”, listen for a steady tone,then dial “0” again, followed by the country code, areacode and the proper number.

RAILROADUtilizing an extensive network of routes andconnections, rail is by far the most common andconvenient way to get around Poland. Furthermore,rail is an excellent way for a traveler to reach majorcities and capitals of Europe. The EuroCity (EC) andthe InterCity (IC) trains offer rapid and regular servicebetween major points of interest for the domestic andforeign traveler alike. Complimentary snacks areserved on all IC trains.

LENGTH OF TRIP:Warsaw - Gdynia: 4 hrs.Warsaw - Katowice: 2 hrs. 45 min.Warsaw - Krakow: 2 hrs. 40 min.Warsaw - Poznan: 3 hrs.Warsaw - Szczecin: 5 hrs. 32 min.Warsaw - Berlin: 6 hrs. 10 min.Warsaw - Budapest: 11 hrs.Warsaw - Prague: 9 hrs. 20 min.Warsaw - Vienna: 8 hrs. 25 min.Krakow - Berlin: 8 hrs. 20 min.Krakow - Prague: 7 hrs. 51 min.Krakow - Budapest: 10 hrs. 52 min.

TRAVELER’S CHECKSMajor traveler’s checks can be exchanged for zlotys.When traveling to smaller towns, it is better to havesome cash in reserve. Eurochecks are accepted inaccordance with standard international tourismagreements.

AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES (ATM)Many Polish banks feature Automated Teller Machines,allowing for easy access to emergency cash via U.S.credit or bank cards.

TIPPINGTips of 10% to 15% are customary in restaurants and cafes. Tipping in self-service restaurants is notexpected. Tips for porter’s services in hotels and train stations are expected, but amounts for servicesrendered are at the traveler’s discretion.

ELECTRICITYThe uniform voltage in Poland is 220V/50HZ. Sinceround, European two-pin plugs are used, 110V / 60Hzelectrical equipment requires the use of an adapterand a voltage converter.

CLIMATEPoland has a temperate climate. The averagetemperature in July is 76°F. There are, of course, veryhot days when temperatures exceed 86°F. The coldestwinter months are January and February, when averagetemperatures drop to a few degrees below freezing.During exceptionally cold winters, temperatures aslow as -22°F have been recorded. With huge snowfalls,the Polish mountains offer good conditions for wintersports enthusiasts.

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GUARANTEEDDEPARTURES

TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip air between

USA and Poland via LOTPolish Airlines

• First-class accommodationwith private bath orshower

• Meals as per itinerary: (B-breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)

• Comprehensivesightseeing program, as indicated

• Motor coach transpor-tation within Poland

• Service of an English-speaking guide

• Hotel charges and taxes

• Airport/hotel transfers

1122 DDaayyssFFRROOMM

$0000Including Airfare

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TOUR ITINERARY:

1ST DAY, SUNDAY • USA - WARSAWThis is the day you’ve been waiting for, as you comeaboard a swift, smooth, trans-Atlantic jet bound forPoland.

2ND DAY, MONDAY • WARSAWOn arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel.The afternoon is free. Meet your local guides thisevening in the hotel lobby and then enjoy a welcomedinner with folklore entertainment. (D)

3RD DAY, TUESDAY • WARSAWYour sightseeing program begins this morning andincludes Old Town, Market Square, the Barbican, themassive Ghetto monument, the Chopin statue and therestored Royal Castle. Wilanow in the evening, weinvite you to a Chopin piano recital. (B,L)

4TH DAY, WEDNESDAY • AUSCHWITZ - WARSAW - CZESTOCHOWA - ZAKOPANEAfter breakfast, we set out for Zakopane. On theway, we stop at Czestochowa to visit the shrine ofthe Black Madonna in Jasna Gora monastery. Beforewe reach Zakopane, you drive to Auschwitz, site ofthe infamous concentration camp, a name that hasbecome synonymous with all thehorrors of the infamous Holocaust.In the afternoon, you drive toZakopane. (B,L)

5TH DAY, THURSDAY • ZAKOPANE - KRAKOWIn the morning, after a brief sightseeing of Zakopane,take a cable car to a nearby mountain-top for athrilling panorama. Before driving to Krakow, we gorafting on the Dunajec River. (B,D)

6TH DAY, FRIDAY •KRAKOW - WIELICZKA - KRAKOWGet acquainted today with this medieval jewel, as you explore Market Square, where you hear the silvertrumpet of the bugler from St. Mary’s tower and goinside to admire the awesome Wit Stwosz altar. You also visit Wawel Hill, tour the Cathedral andCoronation Chapel. In the afternoon you drive to theWieliczka Salt Mine, an unforgettable experience. Inthe evening, we invite you to a dinner with folkloreentertainment at a local restaurant. (B,D)

7TH DAY, SATURDAY • KRAKOW - WARSAWWe return to Warsaw today with free time for last-minute souvenir shopping. (B,L)

8TH DAY, SUNDAY • WARSAW - USAFilled with sublime memories, you are transferred tothe airport this morning, where your home-bound jetcarries you swiftly back to the USA. (B)

YOUR HOTELS:WARSAW - Intercontinental

ZAKOPANE - Mercure Kasprowy

KRAKOW - Novotel Bronowiceor similar

DEPARTURE RETURN FROM USA: TO USA: REGULAR AIR AND LAND RATESSUNDAY SUNDAY NEW YORK CHICAGO

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $360 LAND ONLY: $1069

• On “land only” packages, the tour starts at 6 p.m. on the 2nd day anddoes not include airport/hotel transfers.• If you want to explore more of southern Poland on your own, we willdeduct your last night in Warsaw from the total price.

Departure tax is not included.

APR 11 APR 18MAY 2 MAY 9MAY 16 MAY 23MAY 30 JUN 6JUN 13 JUN 20JUN 27 JUL 4JUL 11 JUL 18JUL 25 AUG 1AUG 8 AUG 15AUG 29 SEP 5SEP 12 SEP 19SEP 26 OCT 3OCT 10 OCT 17OCT 17 OCT 24

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES GUARANTEED PRICES

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TOUR FEATURES:• Round trip between

Krakow and Prague







44 DDaayyssFFOORR

$749Land Only

TOUR ITINERARY:

1ST DAY • KRAKOW - BUDAPESTWe leave Krakow this morning for the trip toBudapest, where we arrive in late afternoon andtransfer you to your hotel. (D)

2ND DAY • BUDAPESTTo make the most of your trip, we have arranged a 3 hour tour of this enchanting city. Included in yoursightseeing are visits to: the Parliament, the Castle Hillarea, the Royal Palace, Fisherman’s Bastion,Coronation Church, Hero’s Square and Gellert Hill.dinner with entertainment in a typical csardarestaurant is on tap this evening. (B,D)

3RD DAY • BUDAPEST - USA OR BUDAPEST - KRAKOWAfter breakfast, you are transferred to the airport foryour flight home or driven back to Krakow by bus. (B)

The Magic of Poland: Extension to Budapest

YOUR HOTELSPRAGUE - U Divadla or similar

STARTING DATE ENDING DATEIN BUDAPEST: IN BUDAPEST:

APR 17 APR 19MAY 8 MAY 10JUN 5 JUN 7JUL 17 JUL 19SEP 18 SEP 20OCT 16 OCT 18

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

33 ddaayyss ffoorr $$224499 LLaanndd OOnnllyyRRoouunnddttrriipp bbeettwweeeenn KKrraakkooww aanndd BBuuddaappeesstt iiss nnoott iinncclluuddeedd..SSIINNGGLLEE SSUUPPPPLLEEMMEENNTT:: $$8833

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TOUR ITINERARY:

1ST DAY • KRAKOW - VIENNAWe leave Krakow this morning for the trip to Vienna,where we arrive in late afternoon and transfer you toyour hotel. (D) (Car with english speaking driver.)

2ND DAY • VIENNAAfter breakfast, you will take a city sightseeing tour.This tour drives along the famous Ring, site of manyof the sights that have made this city famous: theOpera House, the Empress Theresa Monument, theNatour building, the Kunsthistorische Museum, theVotive Church and City Hall. Dinner withentertainment in a typical csarda restaurant is on tapthis evening, to name a few. (B,D)

3RD DAY • VIENNA - USA OR VIENNA - KRAKOWAfter breakfast, you are transferred to the airport foryour flight home or driven back to Krakow by bus. (B)

The Magic of Poland: Extension to Vienna

STARTING DATE ENDING DATEIN VIENNA: IN VIENNA:

APR 17 APR 19MAY 8 MAY 10JUN 5 JUN 7JUL 17 JUL 19SEP 18 SEP 20OCT 16 OCT 18


33 ddaayyss ffoorr $$449999 LLaanndd OOnnllyyRRoouunnddttrriipp bbeettwweeeenn KKrraakkooww aanndd VViieennnnaa iiss nnoott iinncclluuddeedd..SSIINNGGLLEE SSUUPPPPLLEEMMEENNTT:: $$8855

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TOUR ITINERARY:

1ST DAY • KRAKOW - PRAGUEWe leave Krakow this morning for a spectacularscenic drive to Prague, where we arrive in lateafternoon and transfer you to your hotel. (D)

2ND DAY • PRAGUETo make the most of your trip, we have arranged anall day tour of this enchanting city. Included in yoursightseeing are visits to Prague Castle, the powderTower and Golden Street, mala Strana, the Charlesbridge and a one bout cruise (with refreshments) inVltava. (B,D)

3RD DAY • PRAGUEAfter breakfast, enjoy free time. In the evening, weinvite you to a farewell dinner with folkloreentertainment. (B,D)

3RD DAY • PRAGUE - USA OR PRAGUE - KRAKOWAfter breakfast, your whirwind trip to Prague comes toan end. You are either transferred to the airport foryour flight home or driven back to Krakow by bus. (B)

The Magic of Poland: Extension to Prague

STARTING DATE ENDING DATEIN KRAKOW: IN PRAGUE:

MAY 22 MAY 25JUN 5 JUN 8JUN 19 JUN 22JUL 3 JUL 6JUL 17 JUL 20JUL 31 AUG 3AUG 14 AUG 17SEP 4 SEP 7SEP 18 SEP 21


44 ddaayyss ffoorr $$774499 LLaanndd OOnnllyySSIINNGGLLEE SSUUPPPPLLEEMMEENNTT:: $$110099

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TOUR ITINERARY:

1ST DAY, SUNDAY • USA - WARSAW Your Polish adventure begins today, as you boardyour jet for Warsaw, Poland’s dynamic capital.

2ND DAY, MONDAY • WARSAWUpon arrival, you are met and transferred to yourhotel. Hurry and unpack! Warsaw has so much tooffer. Meet your guide this evening in the hotellobby, before enjoying a dinner with folkloreentertainment. (D)

3RD DAY, TUESDAY • WARSAWYou’ll really know the highlights of Warsaw after yourtour today. Historic Old Town, rebuilt with love anddedication after World War II, the ancient Barbicandefense walls, the Ghetto memorial, dedicated to thethousands, who lost their lives in their heroicresistance to the Nazis, 18th century Lazienki Park, agreen oasis in the heart of the city. Here a beautifulsculpture of Chopin sits surrounded by rose bushes.Wilanow after lunch, visit the restored Royal Castleand enjoy a Chopin piano recital. (B,L)

4TH DAY, WEDNESDAY • WARSAW - CZESTOCHOWA - AUSCHWITZ - ZAKOPANEThis morning, we leave for Zakopane. En route, westop in Czestochowa and Jasna Gora monastery tovisit the Black Madonna, Poland’s holiest icon. Wealso stop at Auschwitz, site of the infamousconcentration camp. (B,L)

5TH DAY, THURSDAY • ZAKOPANE - KRAKOWAfter a brief tour of local highlights, take a cable carto a nearby mountain top for a thrilling panoramicview. In the afternoon we go rafting on the DunajecRiver, as it flows through the meadows and gorges ofthe Pieniny Mountains. Before goingto Krakow, we enjoy dinner at alocal restaurant. (B,D)

6TH DAY, FRIDAY • KRAKOW -WIELICZKA - KRAKOWGet acquainted today with thismedieval jewel, as you exploreMarket Square, where you hear thesilver trumpet of the bugler from St.Mary’s church tower and go insideto admire the awesome Wit Stwoszaltar. You also visit Wawel Hill, tourthe Cathedral and Coronation Chapel.In the afternoon, there’s an excursionto the Wieliczka salt mines, anunforgettable experience. Tonightenjoy a dinner with a folklore showat a local restaurant. (B,D)

DEPARTURE RETURN FROM USA: TO USA: REGULAR AIR AND LAND RATESSUNDAY THURSDAY NEW YORK CHICAGO

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $531 LAND ONLY: $1699• On “land only” packages, the tour starts at 6 p.m. on the 2nd day anddoes not include airport/hotel transfers.• If you want to explore more of southern Poland on your own, we willdeduct your last night in Warsaw from the total price.


MAY 2 MAY 13MAY 30 JUN 10JUN 13 JUN 24JUN 27 JUL 8JUL 11 JUL 22JUL 25 AUG 5AUG 8 AUG 19AUG 23 SEP 9SEP 26 OCT 7OCT 10 OCT 21


7TH DAY, SATURDAY • KRAKOW - WARSAW - TORUNOur route today leads to Torun, famous as thebirthplace of the world-renowned Copernicus. (B,L)

8TH DAY, SUNDAY • TORUN - GDYNIANo tour of Torun is complete without a visit to theUniversity and the birthplace of Copernicus on St.Anna Street. Our drive ends in Gdynia on the Baltic,one of Poland’s great seaports. (B,L)

9TH DAY, MONDAY • GDYNIA - GDANSK - SOPOTGdynia makes up one-third of the tri-city complex,which also includes Sopot, an elegant, Old Worldseaside resort, and Gdansk, the magnificent, restoredmedieval city, birthplace of Solidarity and home ofLech Walesa. After a tour highlighting the majorattractions of all three, we climax the day with anorgan concert in nearby Oliwa. In the afternoon youhave time to shop for treasures of the Baltic Sea area,including silver and amber souvenirs. (B,L)

10TH DAY, TUESDAY • GDYNIA - MALBORK - OLSZTYNToday, we leave for the great Mazurian Lakes district,one of Poland’s favorite vacation areas. On the way,we stop at Malbork, a huge Gothic castle, where theTeutonic Knights once ruled. In the afternoon, we enjoyan open-air picnic before we drive to Olsztyn. (B,L)

11TH DAY, WEDNESDAY • OLSZTYN - WARSAWBefore we return to Warsaw today, there is a stop inOlsztynek to tour the Skansen, an open-air recreationof folk architecture. (B,D)

12TH DAY, THURSDAY • WARSAW - USANow that you’ve seen Poland’s highlights, it’s time toreturn home. We transfer you to the airport where youboard your jet for the trip home.

YOUR HOTELS:WARSAW - Intercontinental &

Novotel Centrum

KRAKOW - Novotel Bronowice or similar

TORUN - Helios or similar

GDYNIA - Gdynia

OLSZTYN - Novotel


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TOUR ITINERARY:

1ST DAY, SUNDAY • USA - WARSAWYou’re bound for a country rich in history, cultureand tradition, as you set off on your overnight flightto Warsaw, Poland’s dynamic capital.

2ND DAY, MONDAY • WARSAWUpon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to yourhotel, with time at leisure after check-in. Meet yourtour guide in the hotel lobby this evening, beforeenjoying a welcome dinner. (D)

3RD DAY, TUESDAY • WARSAWThis morning your official sightseeing of Warsawbegins: Old Town, rebuilt from the ashes of war,Baroque and Gothic monuments and churches, theGhetto and Lazienki Park. In the afternoon, you havefree time for shopping. (B,L)

4TH DAY, WEDNESDAY • WARSAW - KAZIMIERZ - LUBLINWe follow the Vistula south to Kazimierz, one ofPoland’s most picturesque towns and spend the nightin Lublin. (B,D,L)

5TH DAY, THURSDAY • LUBLIN - KOZLOWKA - LUBLINEvery tour in Lublin starts with the 14th centuryKrakow Gate, the main entrance to medieval Lublin.Other highlights include Castle Hill, the Jewish tower,the Renaissance St. Albert Church. In the afternoonwe visit Kozlowka, site of a beautiful Baroque palaceand park. (B,L)

6TH DAY, FRIDAY • LUBLIN - ZAMOSCThe road today leads throughscenic, southwestern Galicia,famous for horse farms. You stop inZamosc, near the Ukrainian border,to admire the striking Town Hall,colorfully painted historic buildings

Historic Poland

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DEPARTURE RETURN FROM USA: TO USA: REGULAR AIR AND LAND RATESSUNDAY SUNDAY NEW YORK CHICAGO

JUL 4 JUN 18SEP 5 SEP 19


and open squares. In the afternoon you have time tostroll through town on your own. (B,L)

7TH DAY, SATURDAY • ZAMOSC - LANCUT -ZAKOPANENo visit to the area is complete without a trip toLancut, a 17th century palace complex, built inFrench, neo-Baroque style. From here, we drivetoward the majestic Tatras and Zakopane. (B,L)

8TH DAY, SUNDAY • ZAKOPANEZakopane is in the heart of Poland’s year’ roundvacation country. Take the cable car to Gubalowka for a splendid view of the area. After a sightseeingtour, you have the afternoon free. In the evening,enjoy a dinner with folklore entertainment by localHighlanders. (B,D)

9TH DAY, MONDAY • ZAKOPANE - KRAKOWBefore we reach Krakow, let’s take a thrilling raft tripdown the Dunajec River. After lunch at a localrestaurant, we continue to Krakow. (B,L)

10TH DAY, TUESDAY • KRAKOWFormer capital of Poland, a cultural and scientificcenter, Krakow is a veritable treasure house ofhistoric monuments: Wawel Castle, Market Squarewith its centerpiece, Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Church,Jagiellonian University and the Barbican. Yourafternoon is at leisure. (B,L)

11TH DAY, WEDNESDAY • KRAKOW - WIELICZKA - KRAKOWIn the morning, there’s free time for shopping. In the afternoon, you visit the famous Wieliczka salt mine, an underground wonder of caves, pools, even a subterranean tennis court. (B,D)

12TH DAY, THURSDAY • KRAKOW - AUSCHWITZ - CZESTOCHOWAToday we drive to Auschwitz, site of the Naziconcentration camp, where unspeakable horrorsoccurred, then continue to Czestochowa, site of JasnaGora, Poland’s pilgrimage center. (B,L)

13TH DAY, FRIDAY • CZESTOCHOWA - ZELAZOWA WOLA - WARSAWAfter breakfast, we tour Jasna Gora monastery and church, seat of Poland’s holiest icon, the BlackMadonna, then leave for Warsaw. En route to Warsawwe visit Zelazowa Wola, Chopin’s birthplace. (B,L)

14TH DAY, SATURDAY • WARSAW Royal Castle—After a free afternoon you will enjoydinner with entertainment at a typical Polishrestaurant. (B,D)

15TH DAY, SUNDAY • WARSAW-USAThis morning we transfer you to the airport to catchyour flight home. (B) YOUR HOTELS:

WARSZAWA - Novotel Centrum

LUBLIN - Mercure Unia

ZAMOSC - Zamojski


KRAKOW - Novotel Bronowice

CZESTOCHOWA - Mercure Patria

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $712 LAND ONLY: $1979• On “land only” packages, the tour starts at 6 p.m. on the 2nd day anddoes not include airport/hotel transfers.


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TOUR ITINERARY:

1ST DAY, SUNDAY • USA - WARSAW Leave today on a fast, comfortable flight to Warsaw,Poland’s dynamic capital.

2ND DAY, MONDAY • WARSAWUpon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to yourhotel. With an afternoon at leisure, c’mon down andstroll along the wide boulevards and through thegreen parks. Meet your tour guide at 6 p.m. in thehotel lobby and enjoy dinner. (D)

3RD DAY, TUESDAY • WARSAWToday, see Warsaw through our eyes: Old Town, the Ghetto memorial, the Popieluszko and Chopinmonuments. Wilanow in the afternoon, then enjoy aChopin piano recital. (B,L)

4TH DAY, WEDNESDAY • WARSAW -CZESTOCHOWA - AUSCHWITZ - KRAKOWThe road to Krakow, Poland’s unique, medieval,open-air museum, leads us past Czestochowa, site of Jasna Gora and the Black Madonna, venerated asPoland’s holiest icon. En route to Krakow, we alsostop at Auschwitz, site of the concentration camp,where millions lost their lives in the crematoria. (B,L)

5TH DAY, THURSDAY • KRAKOWKrakow has more than one thousand buildings andmonuments of historical and architectural interest.Your tour includes Wawel Castle with its Gothiccathedral. In the afternoon, take an excursion to theWieliczka salt mines, famous for their undergroundchapels and crystal caves. (B,D)

6TH DAY, FRIDAY • KRAKOW - ZAKOPANEWe’re off today on an all-day excursion to Zakopane,a resort high in the scenic Tatras. Take a cable car toGubalowka for a spectacular view. (B,L)

7TH DAY, SATURDAY • ZAKOPANE - WROCLAWToday we drive to Wroclaw, thecharming city on the Odra River,the capital of Lower Silesia. (B,D)

8TH DAY, SUNDAY • WROCLAW - RYDZYNAAmong your impressions of this citywith its medieval architecture arethe 13th century Town Hall and theGothic cathedral. After lunch, weleave for Rydzyna. Tonight a specialtreat: dinner with an open-airkielbasa roast. (B,D)


SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $645 LAND ONLY: $2049• On “land only” packages, the tour starts at 6 p.m. on the 2nd day anddoes not include airport/hotel transfers.Departure tax is not included.

MAY 2 MAY 16MAY 23 JUN 6JUN 6 JUN 20JUN 20 JUL 4JUL 4 JUL 18AUG 1 AUG 15AUG 22 SEP 5SEP 5 SEP 19


9TH DAY, MONDAY • RYDZYNA - POZNAN - TORUNThis morning, we leave for Torun, via the “capital” of Western Poland, Poznan. A city both historic andmodern, Poznan boasts a striking Gothic-RenaissanceTown Hall, Gothic and Baroque churches and neo-classical palaces. Your afternoon is at leisure. (B,L)

10TH DAY, TUESDAY • TORUN - GDYNIAAfter breakfast we depart for Gdynia after a briefsightseeing tour of Torun, the medieval town soclosely associated with Copernicus. (B,L)

11TH DAY, WEDNESDAY • GDYNIA - GDANSK - SOPOTGdynia, part of the tri-city complex of Gdansk, Sopotand Gdynia, is a major seaport with beautiful beaches.Nearby Sopot is an Old World resort with grandhotels, boardwalks, beaches and resort pleasures,while Gdansk is a magnificent restoration of amedieval port, with a stunning Town Hall, Neptune’sFountain, Gothic churches, romantic alleys andbreezy harbor promenades. You will hear an organconcert in Oliwa. The afternoon is free. (B,L)

12TH DAY, THURSDAY • GDYNIAToday’s excursion leads to Westerplatte, where thefirst shots of World War II were fired. In the afternoon,there’s time to shop. Amber’s a great buy here. (B,L)

13TH DAY, FRIDAY • GDYNIA - MALBORK - WARSAWThe road to Warsaw leads us past Malbork on theVistula River. A mighty stone fortress, it once housedan order of Teutonic knights. (B,L)

14TH DAY, SATURDAY • WARSAWRoyal Castle—After a free afternoon, enjoy dinnerwith a folklore show at a local restaurant. (B,D)

15TH DAY, SUNDAY • WARSAW - USAFilled with wonderful impressions, board your trans-Atlantic jet for the home-bound flight. (B)

YOUR HOTELS:WARSZAWA - Novotel Centrum

KRAKÓW - Novotel Bronowice orsimilar


WROCLAW - Wroclaw

RYDZYNA - Zamek

TORUN - Mercure Helios or similar

GDYNIA - Gdynia

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Auschwitz

Czestochowa

Zakopane

PolandWARSAW

KRAKOW

TOUR ITINERARY:

1ST DAY, SUNDAY • USA - WARSAWCome aboard your trans-Atlantic jet this evening forthe swift, smooth ride to Warsaw, Poland’s vibrantcapital.

2ND DAY, MONDAY • WARSAWUpon arrival, you are met at the airport andtransferred to your hotel. With an afternoon atleisure, explore the city on your own. Meet yourguide at 6 p.m. in hotel lobby, before enjoyingdinner. (D)

3RD DAY, TUESDAY • WARSAWThis morning, see the wonders of Warsaw. Includedin your tour are a stroll through Old Town, faithfullyrebuilt to its pre-World War II splendor, the Ghettomemorial and a drive along the legendary RoyalRoute. Wilanow after lunch, then enjoy a Chopinpiano recital. (B,L)

4TH DAY, WEDNESDAY • WARSAW - CZESTOCHOWA - ZAKOPANEAfter breakfast, depart for Zakopane. En route, thereis a visit to Czestochowa, where we tour Jasna Goramonastery, a world-famous pilgrimage center andshrine of Poland’s holiest icon, the Black Madonna.From here we drive to Zakopane. (B,L)

5TH DAY, THURSDAY • ZAKOPANEIn a setting of Alpine beauty,Zakopane is a popular year-roundresort, famous for the uniquearchitecture, arts, crafts and lifestyleof its inhabitants. After a brief tourof town,take a cable car toGobalowka Mountain. This evening,enjoy a special dinner with folkloreentertainment at a typical, localrestaurant. (B,D)

Southern Adventure6TH DAY, FRIDAY • ZAKOPANE - KRAKOWToday we take raft trip down the Dunajec River inthe Pieniny Mountains. After lunch, we leave forKrakow. (B,L)

7TH DAY, SATURDAY • KRAKOW - WIELICZKA - KRAKOWKrakow has more than one thousand buildings andmonuments of historical and architectural interest.Your tour includes Wawel Castle with its GothicCathedral. In the afternoon, take an excursion to theWieliczka salt mines, famous for their undergroundchapels and crystal caves. (B,D)

8TH DAY, SUNDAY • KRAKOW- AUSCHWITZ - KRAKOWAfter breakfast, leave for Auschwitz, site of thenotorious concentration camp, a name synonymouswith the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust. In theafternoon, return to Krakow via Wadowice, the citywhere Pope John Paul II was born. (B,D)

9TH DAY, MONDAY • KRAKOW - WARSAWIn the morning, we drive back to Warsaw. With anafternoon free for shopping, get ready for a galadinner with folklore entertainment this evening. (B,D)

10TH DAY, TUESDAY • WARSAW - USAIt’s all over but the memories, as we transfer you tothe airport for your jet flight home. (B)

YOUR HOTELS:WARSAW - Novotel Centrum


KRAKOW - Novotel Bronowice or similar



MAY 9 MAY 18MAY 23 JUN 1JUN 6 JUN 15JUN 20 JUN 29JUL 18 JUL 27AUG 15 AUG 24AUG 23 SEP 7SEP 19 SEP 28


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Old Town, Warsaw


SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $469 LAND ONLY: $1489• On “land only” packages, the tour starts at 6 p.m. on the 2nd day anddoes not include airport/hotel transfers.• If you want to explore more of southern Poland on your own, we willdeduct your last night in Warsaw from the total price.


APR 29 MAY 10 $2199 $2299MAY 27 JUN 7 $2499 $2599JUN 10 JUN 21 $2499 $2599JUN 24 JUL 5 $2599 $2699JUL 8 JUL 19 $2599 $2699JUL 22 AUG 2 $2499 $2599AUG 5 AUG 16 $2499 $2599AUG 26 SEP 6 $2499 $2599SEP 23 OCT 4 $2199 $2299OCT 7 OCT 18 $2199 $2299


YOUR HOTELS:VIENNA - Renaissance (SF)

BUDAPEST - Mercure Korona (F)

KRAKOW - Radisson SAS orHoliday Inn (F)

WARSAW - Radisson SAS (SF)

BERLIN - Berlin or Excelsior (SF)

PRAGUE - Ambassador (SF)

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Poland

Lancut

LidzbarkMalbork

Torun

Poznan

Wroclaw

Paszkowka

Baronow Sandomierski

Sandomierz

Warminski

TOUR ITINERARY:

1ST DAY, MONDAY • WARSAWCheck into the Jan III Sobieski Hotel in Warsaw thisafternoon. Then meet your fellow tour members andguide in the hotel lobby at 6 p.m. Tonight, we’veplanned a festive dinner with typical Polish folkloreentertainment. (D)

2ND DAY, TUESDAY • WARSAWAfter breakfast, we take you on a comprehensivesightseeing tour of Warsaw, including Market Square,Lazienki Park and notable Baroque and Gothicmonuments and churches. The highlight is your visitof the restored Royal Castle in Old Town. In theafternoon, we take you to lovely Wilanow, theexquisite, 18th century palace and gardens of KingJan III Sobieski. (B,D)

3RD DAY, WEDNESDAY • WARSAW - LIDZBARKWARMINSKI - MALBORK - FROMBORKToday, we leave Warsaw. Our destination: Malbork,the mighty, impenetrable, medieval castle-fortress ofthe Teutonic Knights. En route, we stop in LidzbarkWarminski to tour the best surviving castle of Warmia,and Frombork, where Copernicus spent his last days.Of great interest here: the fortified Gothic cathedral.This evening, we enjoy dinner and overnightaccommodations in a real castle. (B,D)

4TH DAY, THURSDAY • MALBORK - PELPLIN - TORUNAfter a thorough tour of Malbork Castle, set out forTorun, the city that has become synonymous with thegreat Copernicus. Our route takes us to the PelplinBasicilia and Gniew Castle, where a gala lunch hasbeen prepared for us. We spend the night at theelegant Spichrz, a unique castle-hotel. (B,D)

5TH DAY, FRIDAY • TORUN - BISKUPIN - GNIEZNOOur morning tour of Torun takes us to Copernicus’birthplace, Old Town Square and the 14th centurycathedral. From here, we head towards Gniezno,Poland’s first capital. On the way, there’s a visit to anearly Iron Age settlement in Biskupin. Sightseeing inGniezno includes a visit to the cathedral with itsfamous, 1000-year old doors. (B,D)

6TH DAY, SATURDAY • GNIEZNO - POZNAN - KORNIK - WROCLAWA full day ahead, as we drive towards Wroclaw inPoland’s southwestern province of Silesia. The roadleads us through Poznan, ‘capital’ of western Poland.Modern-day Poznan attracts commercial interests fromaround the world. Historic Poznan is renowned for itsGothic-Renaissance Town Hall, Gothic and Baroquechurches and neo-classical palaces.We see both faces of this interestingtown, where we enjoy lunch, beforeproceeding to Kornik, a magnificentcomplex of a pseudo-Moorish castleand landscaped gardens. (B,L,D)

The Lap of Royalty

DEPARTURE RETURN REGULAR AIR AND LAND RATESFROM USA: TO USA: NEW YORK CHICAGO

JUN 13 JUN 25SEP 19 OCT 1


7TH DAY, SUNDAY • WROCLAWWroclaw abounds in beautifully preserved medievalmementos. Among the most famous are the 13thcentury Town Hall and the Gothic cathedral. Alsomemorable is the Panorama Raclawicka, a painting inthe round depicting a renowned victory by Polishforces under Kosciuszko. We give you the afternoonfree to explore this historic city on your own. (B,D)

8TH DAY, MONDAY • WROCLAW - AUSCHWITZ - PASZKOWKAIt’s a day of extreme contrasts today, as we drivetowards Paszkowka, a noble’s palace just outsideKrakow. On the way, you will have a deeply movingexperience, when we visit the Auschwitz concentrationcamp, a name that is once and forever associatedwith the horrors of the Holocaust. Tonight, a royaldinner and overnight accommodations are providedin Paszkowka Palace. (B,D)

9TH DAY, TUESDAY • PASZKOWKA - KRAKOW - WIELICZKA - PASZKOWKAWith the prospect of another night and dinner withfolklore in Paszkowka Palace, we visit what must be‘the jewel in Poland’s crown’, Krakow. There’s somuch to see and admire: Wawel Castle, MarketSquare, Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s with the breathtakingaltar triptych by the Renaissance master, Wit Stwosz.We also explore the incredible, magical undergroundworld of the Wieliczka salt mines. (B,D)

10TH DAY, WEDNESDAY • PASZKOWKA -WISNICZ - LANCUT - BARANOW SANDOMIERSKIThe day lives up to its titular name, as we go castle-hopping on the way to Baranow Sandomierski. First,we visit Wisnicz, the resplendent home of the titledLubomirski family; next, take time for a typical Polishlunch; then, wander through Lancut with its superbcollections of artwork and royal carriages. At BaranowSandomierski, where we spend the night, a veryspecial treat: a sumptuous feast (Biesiada) beloved by Polish royalty. (B,L,D)

11TH DAY, THURSDAY • BARANOWSANDOMIERSKI - SANDOMIERZ - WARSAWFollowing a closer look at the palace where youspent the night, we take a tour of near-by Sandomierz,before returning to Warsaw. This evening, it’s time toreminisce about the unique experiences of living likePolish royalty of old, as we serve you a festivefarewell dinner. (B,D)

12TH DAY, FRIDAY • WARSAWAfter breakfast, it’s all over but the memories, as youplan further adventures in Poland or start the returntrip home. (B)

YOUR HOTELS:WARSAW - Jan III Sobieski &

LeRegina

MALBORK - Castle

TORUN - Spichrz

GNIEZNO - Pietrak

WROCLAW - Holiday Inn or similar

PASZKOWKA - Palace

BARANOW SANDOMIERSKI -Castle or similarSINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $709 LAND ONLY: $2409

• On “land only” packages, the tour starts at 6 p.m. on the 2nd day anddoes not include airport/hotel transfers.


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Old Town, Warsaw

TOUR ITINERARY:

1ST DAY, THURSDAY • USA - WARSAWYour Polish adventure begins today, as you fly toWarsaw, Poland’s dynamic capital.

2ND DAY, FRIDAY • WARSAWUpon arrival, you are met and transferred to yourhotel. Meet your tour guide at 6 p.m. in the hotellobby. Tonight, a welcome dinner with folkloreentertainment. (D)

3RD DAY, SATURDAY • WARSAW - TORUNThis morning, we introduce you to the highlights ofWarsaw: Old Town, the Ghetto memorial, the RoyalRoute, Royal Castle, Lazienki Park. After lunch, wehead for Torun. (B,L)

4TH DAY, SUNDAY • TORUN - GDYNIATorun is indelibly identified with the greatCopernicus. Your tour includes his birthplace, OldTown Square and the 14th century Town Hall. Then,we drive to Gdynia. (B,L)

DEPARTURE RETURN FROM USA: TO USA: REGULAR AIR AND LAND RATESTHURSDAY THURSDAY NEW YORK CHICAGO


MAY 6 MAY 13 $2199 $2299JUN 3 JUN 10 $2499 $2599JUN 17 JUN 24 $2499 $2599JUL 1 JUL 8 $2599 $2699JUL 15 JUL 22 $2599 $2699JUL 29 AUG 5 $2499 $2599AUG 12 AUG 19 $2499 $2599SEP 2 SEP 9 $2499 $2599SEP 30 OCT 7 $2199 $2299OCT 14 OCT 21 $2199 $2299


5TH DAY, MONDAY • GDYNIA - GDANSK - SOPOTGdynia makes up one-third of the tri-city complex,which also comprises the elegant resort of Sopot andGdansk, birthplace of Solidarity. Your tour includeshighlights in all three cities and climaxes with anorgan concert at the Oliwa cathedral. The afternoonis free for shopping. (B,L)

6TH DAY, TUESDAY • GDYNIA - MALBORK - OLSZTYNOn the way, to Olsztyn, we stop at Malbork, a hugeGothic castle, where the Teutonic Knights once ruled.In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic before we reachOlsztyn. (B,L)

7TH DAY, WEDNESDAY • OLSZTYN - WARSAWBefore returning to Warsaw, there is a stop inOlsztynek to tour the Skansen, an open-air recreationof folk architecture. (B,D)

8TH DAY, THURSDAY • WARSAW - USAYour tour ends this morning after breakfast, as wetransfer you to the airport for the flight home. (B)

YOUR HOTELS:WARSAW - Novotel Centrum

TORUN - Helios or similar

GDYNIA - Gdynia

OLSZTYN - Novotel

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TOUR FEATURES:• First-class accommodation

with private bath orshower






Poland

Lichen

Wroclaw

TOUR ITINERARY:

1ST DAY • USA - WARSAWBoard your trans-Atlantic LOT Polish Airlines jet thisevening, as we wing you to Warsaw, Poland’sdynamic, vibrant capital.

2ND DAY • WARSAWOn arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel.In the evening, we have planned a welcome dinnerat a local restaurant. (D)

3RD DAY • WARSAWYou’ll really know the highlights of Warsaw after yourcity tour today. We’ll show you historic Old Town,rebuilt with love and dedication after World War II,the ancient Barbican defense walls, the Ghettomemorial, dedicated to the thousands, who lost theirlives in their heroic resistance to the Nazis, 18thcentury Lazienki Park, a green oasis in the heart ofthe city. In the afternoon, we take you to WilanowPalace, beautifully set among stately, traditionalEnglish and French gardens. (B, D)

4TH DAY • WARSAW - CZESTOCHOWA After breakfast, we set out for Czestochowa. On theway we stop at Niepokalanow, the newest sanctuaryin Poland, visiting the chapel where St. MaximilianKolbe, the martyr saint, celebrated mass. In theafternoon, we tour Jasna Gora, the world-renownedmonastery, where Poland’s holiest icon, the miracle-working Black Madonna, is venerated. (B, D)

Pilgrimage Tour

Grodzka at night, Krakow

5TH DAY • CZESTOCHOWA - ZAKOPANE This morning, we leave for Zakopane, thespectacularly situated resort, high in the Tatras. Enroute, we visit Wadowice, birthplace of the late PopeJohn Paul II, and Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, afterCzestochowa, Poland’s second most importantpilgrimage site, with its recreation of the holy placesof Jerusalem.. (B, D)

6TH DAY • ZAKOPANEZakopane is the heart of Poland’s year’ roundvacation country. A high point of your visit is theride on the cable car to Gubalowka for a splendidview of the surroundings. After a sightseeing tour ofthe area, you have the afternoon free to relax orexplore this charming spot on your own. In theevening, enjoy a dinner with folklore entertainment at local restaurant. (B, D)

7TH DAY • ZAKOPANE – WIELICZKA – KRAKOW After breakfast we leave for Krakow. On the way westop to tour the Wieliczka Salt Mines, famous for theirunderground chapels and crystal caves. After lunch atlocal restaurant, we continue our drive to Krakowvia Lagiewniki, the Sanctuary of Our Lord’s Mercy,with the tomb of Sister Faustina Kowalska, whoworked and died here. (B, L)

8TH DAY • KRAKOWKrakow has more than one thousand buildings andmonuments of historical and architectural interest.Your tour of this fascinating city includes WawelCastle with its Gothic cathedral, Market Square, ClothHall and St. Mary’s church, among many. In theafternoon, you have free time to shop for thesouvenirs, for which the region is famous. Tonight,we have a dinner at the local restaurant. (B, L, D)

9TH DAY • KRAKOW - AUSCHWITZ - WARSAW After breakfast, we return to Warsaw. En route, westop at Auschwitz, site of the notorious concentrationcamp, where millions lost their lives in the Holocaust.Tonight, we have a farewell dinner with a folkloreshow at a local restaurant. (B, D)

10TH DAY • WARSAW - U S AFilled with wonderful and inspiring impressions ofthis reverend tour, you are transferred to the airportfor your flight home after breakfast. (B)

YOUR HOTELS:KRAKOW - Express by Holiday Inn

WARSAW - Hotelintercontinental

WROCLAW - Holiday Inn orTumski

LICHEN - Hotel Magda

PRICE CHART?

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INDEPENDENTTOURS OFPOLAND

TOUR FEATURES:• First-class trains between

Warsaw - Krakow -Warsaw

• All transfers

• 6 nights’ hotel withprivate bath or shower

• Sightseeing programs, asindicated, with an Englishspeaking guide

• Hotel taxes and servicecharges

• Daily breakfast

Auschwitz

Czestochowa

Zakopane

PolandWARSAW

KRAKOW

Old Town, Warsaw

JEWISH ROOTS:

1ST DAY • WARSAW Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon free.(Metropol Hotel or similar)

2ND DAY • WARSAW - KRAKOWMorning city tour of Warsaw. In the afternoontransfer to the train station for a train to Krakow.Transfer to hotel for overnight. (B) (Cracovia Hotel).

3RD DAY • KRAKOWAfter breakfast, a city tour of Krakow. The afternoonis free for any of the optional tours. (B)

4TH DAY • KRAKOWIn the morning, an excursion to Auschwitz. Theafternoon is on your own. (B)

5TH DAY • KRAKOW - WARSAWAfter breakfast, transfer to the train station for a trainto Warsaw. Transfer to the hotel for overnight. (B)

6TH DAY • WARSAWMorning visit to the Royal Castle. The afternoon isfree. (B)

7TH DAY • WARSAW - USAAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for yourhomebound flight.

LAND ONLY PRICES PER PERSON

DOUBLE OCCUPANCYSINGLE OCCUPANCY

$1100$1900

For optional excursions, see page 19

ADVENTURES BY TRAIN:

Here’s a thoroughly relaxing way to explore Poland.Plan an itinerary (we’d be glad to give you suggestions),include as much or as little as you want, then hop onone of our trains and start your adventure. All tripsstart in Warsaw.

For example, choose a trip along our legendary andfamous southern route that takes you from Warsaw tomedieval Krakow and the Alpine resort of Zakopane.En route, you also visit Czestochowa, Poland’s belovedpilgrimage center, and Auschwitz, site of the notoriousconcentration camp.

By train, it’s so convenient, so comfortable, soflexible—and it’s so very, very affordable.

1ST DAY • WARSAW - KRAKOWYou are picked up on arrival and transferred to thetrain station for the train to Krakow. Transfer to yourhotel in Krakow (Cracovia Hotel or similar).

2ND DAY • KRAKOW - AUSCHWITZThis day has been set for a half-day trip to Auschwitz,site of the concentration camp. After coming back toKrakow, you take a half-day city tour.

3RD DAY • KRAKOW - CZESTOCHOWAToday, you take an all-day excursion to Czestochowa,site of the Jasna Gora Monastery and the holy icon ofthe “Black Madonna”.

4TH DAY • KRAKOW - ZAKOPANEPrepare for a full-day in Zakopane, a delightfulmountain resort. This is the perfect place to purchaselocal, hand-made arts and handicrafts.

5TH DAY • KRAKOW - WARSAWYou are transferred to the train station for a train toWarsaw. After leaving your luggage at the MetropolHotel or similar, you will be taken for a sightseeingtour of Warsaw.

6TH DAY • WARSAW - ZALAZOWA WOLAAfter a tour of the beautifully restored castle inWarsaw, drive to Zelazowa Wola, Chopin’s birthplace.

7TH DAY • WARSAWAfter a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, youare picked up and transferred to the airport orrailroad station.



$1620$2880

NOTE: The itinerary described in this section is merely a suggested tour. For other itineraries by train, pleasecontact us. We would also be pleased to quote you forround trip airfare, if interested, between Poland andthe United States.

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JOURNEY TO THE AMBER COAST8 DAYS/6 NIGHTS TOUR FEATURES:

1ST DAY, USA - WARSAWDepart for Warsaw on LOT Polish Airlines.

2ND DAY, WARSAWUpon arrival transfer to hotel. Free time.

3RD DAY, WARSAWSightseeing of Warsaw.

4TH DAY, WARSAW - GDANSKTransfer to the train station. Depart on train toGdansk. Transfer to hotel.

5TH DAY, GDANSKMorning city tour of Tri-City complex. Afternoon free.

6TH DAY, GDANSKA day on your own.

7TH DAY, GDANSK - WARSAWTransfer to the train station. Depart on an train toWarsaw. Transfer to hotel.

8TH DAY, WARSAW - USATransfer to the airport for your return flight.

Independent Polish Tours




$1005$1730



$890$1420

TOUR FEATURES:

• All transfers

• First-class train between cities

• 6 nights’ hotel with private bath or shower

• Hotel taxes and service charges

• Sightseeing of Warsaw and the tri-cities of Gdansk, Sopot, Gdynia

• City tours are with English-speaking guide

• Daily breakfast

TREASURES OF WARSAW & KRAKOW -8 DAYS/6 NIGHTS TOUR FEATURES:

1ST DAY, USA - WARSAWDepart for Warsaw on LOT Polish Airlines.

2ND DAY, WARSAWUpon arrival transfer to hotel. Free time.

3RD DAY, WARSAWSightseeing of Warsaw.

4TH DAY, WARSAW - KRAKOWTransfer to the train station. Depart on train toKrakow. Transfer to hotel.

5TH DAY, KRAKOWMorning city tour of Krakow. Afternoon free.

6TH DAY, KRAKOWA day on your own.

7TH DAY, KRAKOW - WARSAWTransfer to the train station. Depart on train toWarsaw. Transfer to hotel.

8TH DAY, WARSAW - USATransfer to the airport for your return flight.


TOUR FEATURES:

• All transfers

• First-class train between cities

• 6 nights’ hotel with private bath or shower

• Hotel taxes and service charges

• Sightseeing of Krakow

• Sightseeing of Warsaw

• City tours are with English-speaking guide

• Daily breakfast

INDEPENDENTTOURS

TOUR FEATURES:• Packages are per person

• Packages are based on 3-star hotels

• 4-star hotel packagesavailable upon request

• Transfers are included

3-STAR HOTELS:WARSAW - Metropol

KRAKOW - Cracovia

GDANSK - Mercure Hevelius

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We Have an ‘Inn’ to Good Health!Actually, we have more than one. And we call them 'spas.' Going for spa treatment or, asthey used to say in the old days, 'taking the waters' is the traditional, European way to staywell and fit. More and more Americans have gotten the word and are coming to Poland fortreatments. No wonder! Because Poland is world-renowned for its spas. They are located insome of the country's most picturesque areas, in the mountains or along the seashore.

These health resorts treat a variety of physical disorders. Each spa is known for itsspecialties. However, you don't have to be suffering from an illness to take advantage ofthem. It's a marvelous place to come and re-charge those batteries or just get away for achange of pace or place. So go ahead: Take the plunge. You'll come back a new,revitalized person.

When you register at any of our spa resorts, you are placed under the care of highly skilleddoctors and trained, professional health aides. They will prescribe a program that is createdespecially to meet your needs. It may include special baths, massages, physio-, cryo- orkinesitherapy. The recommended length of time for effective results may run from two tothree weeks.

Among the more popular health spas are Ciechocinek, Krynica, Wieliczka, Sopot, Mikolajkiand Zakopane. For a complete list, dates and rates—please get in touch with us.

THERE IS NO BUSINESS LIKE GROUP BUSINESS…If you have a group ready to travel, give us a call!

Today, it is just as easy to send a whole busfull of tourists to a particular destination or ona specific quest as one individual. That is whywe have expanded our special Group TourDepartment this season, not just for setprograms created by us, but also for custom-designed tours, tailored to your own needs.

For how many days should you plan the tour?

How many participants do you need?

While you can schedule any length of time,American Travel Abroad recommends a

minimum of seven days and six nights. Wecan get you started with as few as 16 like-minded passengers. Of course, the more themerrier, but, more important, the more, thebetter the price per participant. If they wantluxury all the way, we can provide that. If thegroup is budget-conscious, we can adjust theprogram to reflect a more affordable cost. Wecan arrange the trip with or without round tripair; with full American plan or breakfast only;with special banquets and gala dinners; with asmany or as few extra features as you specify.

While we can formulate tours along suchdiverse topics as music, economics,agriculture, science, commerce or industryin Poland, Europe or anywhere in the world,we already have on tap some ready-madeprograms throughout Poland. We can offerthem to you as is or alter them to yourrequirements.

Here are a few exciting programs toconsider:

1. CASTLES, PALACES &MANOR HOUSES9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS WITHA MINIMUM OF 21 PASSENGERS

2. CASTLES & PALACES OF POLAND:(KRAKOW OR PODEWILS AT KRAG)7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS WITHA MINIMUM OF 16 PASSENGERS

3. TEUTONIC KNIGHTS’ CASTLES OFNORTHERN POLAND8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS WITHA MINIMUM OF 21 PASSENGERS

4. CASTLES & PALACES OF POLAND:(KRAKOW OR PODEWILS AT KRAG)7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS WITHA MINIMUM OF 16 PASSENGERS

5. RELIGIOUS PILGRIMAGE8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS WITHA MINIMUM OF 21 PASSENGERS

6. THE FOLK ARTS OF POLAND12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS WITHA MINIMUM OF 21 PASSENGERS

You can get in touch with our Group Department by phone: 800-228-0877, fax: 212-581-7925 or e-mail: [email protected]

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TRANSFERSRates are per car each way and include: transportation for up to 2 passengers,porterage of 2 pieces of luggage per person and the assistance of a guide.

LOCAL EXCURSIONS ON REQUESTCITIES

CITIES

HALF DAY CITY SIGHTSEEING TOURS ON REQUEST

SERVICE with transportation

SIGHTSEEING IN 1 PAX 2 PAX 3 PAX

WARSAW/2h 190 95 64

GDANSK - Tri-City Area and Oliwa/5h 323 177 136

KRAKOW (Wawel without entrance fee) 216 117 84

LUBLIN + MAJDANEK on request

WROCLAW 268 140 96

ENGLISH OR GERMAN SPEAKING DRIVERS. GUIDE ASSISTANCE NOT INCLUDED.Transfers in Warsaw (budget): Airport-hotel or hotel-airport (one way). $31 per car. Englishor German speaking drivers. Guide assistance not included.Transfers in Kraków (budget): Railway station-hotel or hotel-railway station (one way)$31 per car. Airport-hotel or hotel-airport (one way) $52 per car. English or Germanspeaking drivers. Guide assistance not included.Transfers in Gdansk and Gdynia (budget): Railway station-hotel or hotel-railway station(one way) $65 per car. Airport-hotel or hotel-airport (one way) $65 per car. Englishor German speaking drivers. Guide assistance not included.

SERVICE RATEAIRPORT-HOTEL OR RAILWAY STATION-HOTEL OR

HOTEL-AIRPORT HOTEL-RAILWAY STATIONGDANSK $ 157 $ 157KRAKOW $ 106 $ 78WARSAW $ 117 $ 117WROCLAW $ 113 $ 103OTHER LOCATIONS ON REQUEST ON REQUEST

SERVICES FROM LUBLIN TO:THE JUDAICS OF LUBLIN - museum in Majdanek; old andnew Jewish cemetery, the Talmudic Academy, thesynagogue of old town - half dayKOZLÓWKA - Palace and park near Lublin, ZamoyskiMuseum with many valuable paintings and sculptures,among them very interesting collection of socrealism art -half dayZAMOSC - the pearl of Polish Renaissance, old market with theancient town-hall, old houses and parts of old fortified wall - half daySERVICES FROM SZCZECIN TO:WOLIN NATIONAL PARK - swonderful forests, strict NatureReserve , WOLIN - one of the oldest Slavonic towns,KAMIEN POMORSKI - a medieval town with regularurbanistic layout and 12-13th century Cathedral Churchwith famous baroque organ - full day SERVICES FROM WROCLAW TO:PANORAMA RACLAWICKA - the painting depicting thevictorious battle of 1794 Uprising under the command ofTadeusz Kosciuszko (1800 sq meters area) - ticket.Cancellation deadline is 9 daysSERVICES FROM ZAKOPANE TO:GUBALÓWKA-CHOCHOLÓW (return ticket to Gubalówka) - half dayMORSKIE OKO - the largest lake picturesquely situated 4750feet (1393 m) a.l.s in the Tatras (Eye of the See) - full day.Return ticket for the horse drawn from the PALENICABIALCZANSKA to the lake extra paid 20,5 EURO / person(summer)DUNAJEC RIVER GORGE - raft trip down the lovely DunajecRiver Valley & DEBNO - sightseeing of wooden 15th centurychurch and castle - full day

1 PAX 2 PAX 3 PAX

with transportation

362 181 121

396 197 131

574 287 190

on request

with transportation

14* 14* 14*

with transportation

392 196 131

on request

518 258 173

SERVICES FROM WARSAW TO:WILANOW - Baroque summer residence of King Jan IIISobieski, situated in lovely park - half day LAZIENKI -former summer palace of King Stanislaw AugustPoniatowski in one of the most beautiful parks in Europe -half dayROYAL CASTLE - former residence of Polish Kings, situatedin the city center of Warszawa - half dayBIALOWIEZA - visit to the strict nature reserve with bisons,botanical palace park (1h) and Museum of Natural Historyand Forestry (1,5h) - full dayTREBLINKA - former Nazi extermination camp where Jewsand Poles lost their lives during the World War II- full dayMAJDANEK - former Nazi concentration camp now theMartyrdom Museum - full dayCZESTOCHOWA - the Paulite Monastery founded in 14thcentury with the famous Gothic painting of Our Lady, theBlack Madonna, objects of sacral art, famous place forpilgrimages - full dayKAZIMIERZ DOLNY - a splendid architectural and landscapecomplex picturesquely located on the Vistula River highbank, monuments of Renaissance culture and art - full daySERVICES FROM GDANSK TO:WESTERPLATTE - place famous for the heroic defence ofpeninsula by 182 Polish soldiers against German forces inSeptember 1939, harbour sightseeing by boat- 3 hrsOLIWA CATHEDRAL - sightseeing and organ concert(regular); entrance fee includedMALBORK - castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order,former residence of the Grand Master of the Order - half dayFROMBORK - the town where the great Polish astronomer -Mikolaj Kopernik lived, worked and died, numerousobjects of sacral art - 8 hrsSERVICES FROM KRAKOW TO:WAWEL - former residence of Polish Kings, situated on theWawel Hill, exposition of historical furniture, paintings offamous masters, world wide known collection of 16 th centurytapestries - half dayKRAKOW + WAWEL - half dayJOHN PAULl’s II ROUTE - (Archbishops Palace, ArchdioceseMuseum, St. Florian Church, Lagiewniki)KAZIMIERZ - old Jewish part of Kraków - half dayOSWIECIM / AUSCHWITZ - Martyrdom Museum - 6 hrsDUNAJEC RIVER GORGE - raft trip down the lovely DunajecRiver - full dayCZESTOCHOWA - the Paulite Monastery founded in 14thcentury with the famous Gothic painting of Our Lady - theBlack Madonna, objects of sacral art - 8 hrsWIELICZKA - one of the oldest salt mines in Europe, alsospa, art sculptures in salt - half day

1 PAX 2 PAX 3 PAX

with transportation

197 103 71

200 105 74

on request

on request

on request

on request

464 231 155

with transportation

on request

305 165 117

347 188 138

on request

with transportation

212 116 82

216 117 84

171 87 60

184 95 65

365 181 125

466 256 185

381 191 135

294 157 112

*without transportation *without transportation

Szczecin Town Hall

Independent Polish Tours

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HIGH SEASON SEASON OFF-SEASONSINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM

WARSAW

Aramis*/standardrooms

WE

3/1/08 - 6/30/08; 9/1/08 - 12/14/08 7/1/08 - 8/31/08; 12/15/08 - 2/28/08

68 81 64 7568 75 64 75

MDM*** rooms

WE

4/1/08 - 6/30/08; 9/1/08 - 10/31/08; 3/1/08 - 3/31/09 7/1/08 - 8/31/08; 11/1/08 - 2/28/09149 170 128 149117 139 117 139

Metropol*** rooms

WE

4/1/08 - 6/30/08; 9/1/08 - 10/31/08; 3/1/08 - 3/31/09 7/1/08 - 8/31/08; 11/1/08 - 2/28/09117 139 107 12896 117 96 117

Novotel Airport*** 4/1/08 - 3/31/09157 157

Courtyard byMarriott*** room

WE (Fri-Sat)

4/1/08 - 6/30/08; 9/1/08 - 3/31/09 7/1/08 - 8/31/08228 262 96 11096 110 96 110

Holiday Inn*** rooms

WE

5/5/08 - 5/20/08; 5/26/08 - 6/26/08; 9/1/08 - 10/30/08

4/1/08 - 5/4/08; 5/21/08 - 5/25/08; 6/27/08 - 8/31/08; 10/31/08 - 3/31/09

185 194 125 134

125 134 122 131

Jan III Sobieski***rooms

WE

5/1/08 - 6/30/08; 9/16/08 - 10/31/08 4/1/08 - 4/30/08; 7/1/08 - 8/31/08; 11/1/08 - 3/31/09175 188 119 1451119 145 119 145

Novotel Centrum***

WE

5/5/08 - 5/20/08; 5/26/08 - 6/26/08; 9/1/08 - 10/30/08

4/1/08 - 5/4/08; 5/21/08 - 5/25/08; 6/27/08 - 8/31/08; 10/31/08 - 3/31/09

199 199 141 141

141 141 129 129

Hilton*** rooms

WE (Fri-Sat)

5/1/08 - 6/30/08; 9/1/08 - 10/31/08 4/1/08 - 4/30/08; 11/1/08 - 11/30/08 7/1/08 - 8/31/08; 12/1/08 - 3/31/09

209 209 179 179 159 159

189 189 159 159 159 159

Intercontinental***

WE (Fri-Sat)

5/1/08 - 6/30/08; 9/1/08 - 10/31/08 4/1/08 - 4/30/08; 11/1/08 - 11/30/08; 3/1/08 - 3/31/09 7/1/08 - 8/31/08; 12/1/08 - 2/28/09 173 192 153 173 143 162115 125 115 125 115 115

Le Royal MeridienBristol*****/ rsuperior rooms

WE

5/1/08 - 6/30/08; 9/1/08 - 10/31/08 4/1/08 - 4/30/08; 11/1/08 - 11/30/08; 3/1/08 - 3/31/09 7/1/08 - 8/31/08; 12/1/08 - 2/28/09 209 324 237 273 192 224

4/1/08 - 9/30/08 10/1/08 - 3/31/09192 224 173 196

Marriott*****

WE

4/1/08 - 6/30/08; 9/1/08 - 12/17/08; 3/1/08 - 3/31/09 7/1/08 - 8/31/08; 12/18/08 - 2/28/09 168 178 128 128139 149 128 128

Radisson SASCentrum***** all weekends during the year*Monday, if stay includes Saturday

4/1/08 - 6/30/08; 9/18/08 - 10/31/09 7/1/08 - 8/31/08; 11/1/08 - 12/30/08; 1/1/09 - 3/31/09 157 177 137 157137 157 137 157

Sheraton***** /standard rooms

WE (Fri-Sat)

4/1/08 - 6/30/08; 9/1/08 - 11/30/08 7/1/08 - 8/31/08; 12/1/08 - 3/31/09 255 285 203 233183 183 133 133

Sofitel VictoriaWarsaw*****

WE

5/5/08 - 5/20/08; 5/26/08 - 6/26/08; 9/1/08 - 10/30/08 4/1/08 - 5/4/08; 10/31/08 - 3/31/09 5/21/08 - 5/25/08; 6/27/08 - 8/31/08 195 195 175 175 139 139175 175 139 139 139 139

Westin*****/standard rooms

WE (Fri-Sat)

4/1/08 - 6/30/08; 9/1/08 - 11/30/08 7/1/08 - 8/31/08; 12/1/08 - 3/31/09 255 285 203 233133 183 133 133

CZESTOCHOWAGrand*** 1/1/09 - 3/31/09

87 99GDANSK

Dom Muzyka*** 5/1/08 - 9/30/08

92 130

Mercure Hevelius*** 5/1/08 - 9/30/08 4/1/08 - 4/30/08; 10/1/08 - 3/31/09 171 188 134 150

171 188 121 138

Novotel Centrum***

WE

5/1/08 - 9/30/08 4/1/08 - 4/30/08; 10/1/08 - 3/31/09

177 194 142 159

177 194 126 143

Novotel Marina***

WE

5/1/08 - 9/30/08 4/1/08 - 4/30/08; 10/1/08 - 3/31/09

167 183 124 140

167 183 115 131

GDANSK

Gdynia***

WE

5/1/08 - 9/30/08 4/1/08 - 4/30/08; 10/1/08 - 3/31/09 127 140 93 106127 140 93 100

Rates per room, per night. All prices include breakfast, registration fee, service charge and VAT tax.Weekend requirement: Friday-Sunday (last night: Sunday-Monday).Hotel Rates

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HIGH SEASON SEASON OFF-SEASONSINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM

KRAKOW

Krakus** 4/1/08 - 10/31/08 11/1/08 - 3/31/09 72 94 62 83

Alexander*** 4/1/08 - 10/31/08 11/1/08 - 3/31/09116 147 86 113

Aspel*** 4/1/08 - 10/31/08 11/1/08 - 3/31/09102 131 93 112

Atrium*** 4/1/08 - 3/31/09 11/1/08 - 12/28/08; 1/1/09 - 3/31/09169 191 112 134

Classic*** 4/1/08 - 10/31/08 11/1/08 - 3/31/09

148 163 104 118

Senacki***

WE

4/1/08 - 10/31/08 11/1/08 - 3/31/09159 211 133 181144 196 120 166

Wyspia_ski*** standard room

executive room

4/1/08 - 10/31/08; 12/28/08 - 1/1/09 11/1/08 - 12/27/08; 1/2/09 - 3/31/09127 151 75 87146 164 84 91

Amadeus**** 1 night

min. 2 nights

4/1/08 - 4/30/08; 11/1/08 - 11/30/08 7/1/08 - 8/31/08; 12/1/08 - 3/31/09 257 279 214 225244 257 203 214

Fancuski**** 4/1/08 - 10/31/08 11/1/08 - 3/31/09245 259 200 213

Novotel Bronowice**** 4/1/08 - 10/31/08 11/1/08 - 3/31/09168 168 107 107

Novotel Centrum**** 4/1/08 - 10/31/08 11/1/08 - 3/31/09207 215 146 163

Orient**** 4/1/08 - 10/31/08 11/1/08 - 3/31/09166 194 120 147

Grand***** 4/1/08 - 6/30/08; 8/11/08 - 10/31/08 7/1/08 - 8/10/08 11/1/08 - 3/31/09320 360 310 350 230 251

Holiday Inn*** standard room

executive room

4/1/08 - 10/31/08 11/1/08 - 3/31/09228 251 152 175290 338 240 290

Radisson SAS***

WE

5/6/08 - 6/30/08; 9/1/08 - 10/24/08 4/1/08 - 4/24/08; 7/1/08 - 8/31/08 10/25/08 - 12/29/08; 1/6/08 - 3/31/09 260 281 220 245 164 185220 245 220 245 164 185

Sheraton***** /classic rooms

5/5/08 - 6/30/08; 8/1/08 - 9/30/08 4/16/08 - 5/4/08; 7/1/08 - 7/31/08; 10/1/08 - 10/31/08 11/1/08 - 2/28/09 290 320 230 261 200 231

RZESZOW

Prezeydencki***

WE

4/1/08 - 3/31/09135 197119 175

SOPOT

Grand Sopot bySofitel*****

5/1/08 - 9/30/08 4/1/08 - 4/30/08; 10/1/08 - 3/31/09248 275 203 230

SZCZECIN

Novotel Szczecin*** 4/1/08 - 9/30/09 10/1/08 - 3/31/09127 144 125 140

TORUN

Gromada***

WE (Fri-Sat)

5/1/08 - 9/30/08 4/1/08 - 4/30/08; 10/1/08 - 3/31/0987 129 83 12170 103 66 96

WROCLAW

Mercure Panorama***

WE

4/15/08 - 6/30/08; 9/1/08 - 10/31/08 7/1/08 - 8/31/08 4/1/08 - 4/14/08; 11/1/08 - 3/31/09164 174 137 146 137 146141 153 126 137 125 134

Novotel*** 4/15/08 - 10/31/08 4/1/08 - 4/14/08; 11/1/08 - 3/31/0994 102 86 96

Holiday Inn****

superior rooms

5/7/08 - 6/30/08; 8/20/08 - 9/30/08; 12/29/08 - 1/1/09

4/1/08 - 5/6/08; 7/1/08 - 8/19/08; 10/1/08 - 12/28/08; 1/2/09 - 3/31/09

153 179 147 170

Wroclaw**** 4/15/08 - 10/31/08 4/1/08 - 4/14/08; 11/1/08 - 3/31/09103 123 91 110

Sofitel Wroclaw*****

WE

4/15/08 - 3/31/09170 188142 161

ZAKOPANE

Giewont*** 12/27/08 - 1/3/09 4/30/08 - 9/30/08; 12/20/08 - 12/26/08; 1/4/08 - 3/31/09 4/1/08 - 4/29/08; 10/1/08 - 12/19/08on request 91 122 73 92

Mercure Kasprowy*** 12/20/08 - 3/31/09 6/1/08 - 6/30/08; 8/1/08 - 9/30/09 4/1/08 - 5/31/08; 7/1/08 - 7/31/08; 10/1/08 - 12/19/08on request 135 166 135 149

Rates per room, per night. All prices include breakfast, registration fee, service charge and VAT tax.Weekend requirement: Friday-Sunday (last night: Sunday-Monday).Hotel Rates

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Family Holidays & Weekend Packages

CITY / HOTEL SEASON OFF-SEASON

SINGLE DOUBLE SINGLE DOUBLE

GLOGOW

Qubus*** 1/1/07 - 08/31/07

2 nights (Fri-Sat) 177 234 - -

KOLOBRZEG

New Skanpol*** 5/1/07 - 9/30/07 4/1/07-4/30/07 10/1/07-3/30/08

2 nights (Fri-Sat) 157 219 135 173

KRAKOW

Amadeus**** 4/1/07-10/31/07 12/28/07-1/1/08 11/1/07-12/27/07 1/2/08-3/31/08

2 nights 469 496 392 414

3 nights 658 695 549 580

LEGNICA

Qubus*** 1/1/07 - 8/31/07


WALBRZYCH

Qubus*** 1/1/06 - 8/31/06


ZLOTORYJA

Qubus*** 1/1/07 - 8/31/07


GDANSK

Holiday Inn*** 5/7/07-7/1/07 9/3/07-9/30/07 7/2/07 - 9/2/07

2 nights 363 481 330 449

3 nights 544 722 495 673

4/1/07-5/6/07 10/1/07-3/31/08

2 nights 309 428 - -

3 nights 464 642 - -

CITY / HOTEL PACKAGE SEASON OFF-SEASON

WARSAW SGL DBL SGL DBL

Holiday Inn**** 4/1/07 - 3/31/08

2 nights 258 319

3 nights 368 436

Intercontinental***** 4/1/07 - 3/31/08

2 nights 260 324

3 nights 370 442

Mercure FryderykChopin*** 4/1/06 - 3/31/07

2 nights 260 302

3 nights 368 412

* Weekend: Friday-Sunday (last night: Sunday-Monday)* Regular half-day city sightseeing guided in English. From 11/1/07-3/31/08 on

Saturday and Sunday morning only. April-October daily.

KRAKOW

Amadeus**** 4/1/07 - 10/31/07 11/1/07 - 12/27/07

12/28/07 - 1/1/08 1/2/08 - 3/31/08

2 nights 498 567 422 488

3 nights 724 807 611 689

Cracovia*** 4/1/07 - 10/31/07 11/1/07 - 3/31/08

2 nights 235 365 169 270

3 nights 329 503 231 360

Ruczaj*** 4/1/07 - 10/31/07 11/1/07 - 3/31/08

2 nights 219 329 198 275

3 nights 307 451 295 398

* Weekend: Friday-Sunday (last night: Sunday-Monday)* Regular city sightseeing guided in English (in German on Friday only, min. 2 pax).Tours start from Hotel Cracovia and Plac Matejki (when accommodation at Atrium Hotel).

WROCLAW

Radisson SAS**** 4/1/07 - 3/31/08

2 nights 277 336

3 nights 405 485

Wroclaw**** 4/15/07 - 10/31/07 4/1/07 - 4/14/07

11/1/07 - 3/31/08

2 nights 199 250 182 236

3 nights 289 356 263 334

* Weekend: Friday-Sunday (last night: Sunday-Monday)* Walking city sightseeing guided in English (3h - on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) -

meeting point: Orbis Travel - 29 Rynek Street.

SUPER WEEKENDAccommodations on bed and breakfast basis. Arrival and departure transferswithout guide. Half-day city sightseeing.

WEEKEND PACKAGES2 and 3 night weekend stays.

Krakow Market SquareSudety Mountain

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General Car Rental Information• Unlimited mileage.• Prices are per day, based on a 24-hour period.• After a one-hour grace period, charges for an additional day become due.• Insurance is mandatory per car/per day.• VAT tax is included.• All rates, vehicles and conditions are subject to change without notice.• All cars must be returned with a full tank of gas. Otherwise the client will

be charged for the missing fuel, according to the current gas price.• All designated drivers need an international driver’s license• The client must hold a valid major credit card.• The same credit card used for payment in USA must be presented at the

time of rental abroad

• Coverage offered by credit card companies may not apply to all types ofvehicles and may be also restricted in the rental periods covered. To takeadvantage of credit card coverage, the renter has to decline the optionalCDW & TPR offered by the car rental company. In case of damage, the renterhas to settle all the repair charges with the rental company and file forreimbursement from the provider of the coverage. Before deciding todecline the acceptance of CDW/TPR, the renter should carefully investigateall requirements applicable directly with the credit card company.

• The person renting the car is responsible for any damage caused to thevehicle (including fire, breakage of glass or theft), although such damagemay not be the person’s fault.

• Vat and local taxes are included• Unlimited mileage• Free pick-up/drop-off in Warsaw• Car delivery/return in other locations available

at an extra charge• Additional driver may be added to the

agreement at no extra charge• Free replacement car• Car seat available for 5 USD/day• Cancellations 48 hours or less before the pick-up

result in two days’ cancellation fee

TRUST RENT A CARWE EARN YOUR TRUST EVERYDAY

Car Rental

SEASON OFF SEASON

GROUP MODEL DOORS/SEATS

1-6 DAYSPER DAY

7-14 DAYSPER DAY

15 + DAYSPER DAY

1-6 DAYSPER DAY

7-14 DAYSPER DAY

15 + DAYSPER DAY

CDW/TPPER DAY

A1

Ford Fiesta 1.3radio CD, airbag x 1Opel Corsa 1.2radio CD, airbag x 1

3/5 37 32 30 46 40 37 6

A Opel Corsa Njoy 1,2ABS, radio CD, airbag x 1

4/5 40 34 32 48 42 39 6

B Opel Corsa Njoy 1,2A/C, ABS, radio CD, airbag x 2

5/5 42 36 34 50 43 40 7

BW Skoda Fabia Kombi 1,2A/C, ABS, radio CD, airbag x 2

5/5 44 38 36 53 45 42 7

C Opel Astra Njoy 1,4A/C, ABS, radio CD, airbag x 2

5/5 47 40 37 56 48 45 8

CW

Renault Megane Kombi 1,4A/C, ABS, radio, airbag x 4Opel Astra Kombi 1,4A/C, ABS, radio CD, airbag x 2

5/5

5/549 43 39 59 50 47 9

D

Renault Astra Njoy 1,6A/C, ABS, radio CD, airbag x 2Skoda Octavia 1,6A/C, ABS, radio CD, airbag x 2Seat Leon 1,6A/C, ABS, radio, airbag x 2

5/5

5/5

5/5

51 45 41 68 59 55 10

EW Renault Megane Kombi 1,4A/C, ABS, radio CD, airbag x 6

5/5 65 56 53 84 72 67 14

OFF-SEASON PRICE VALID FROM OCTOBER 1ST UNTIL MARCH 31ST

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FARM AND TOMKARSave on Car Rentals

GROUP CATEGORY SEATS/ MODEL 3-7 DAYS 8-16 DAYS 17+ DAYSDOORS PER DAY PER DAY PER DAY

A Economy 5/5 Seat Ibiza/Skoda Fabia 39 35 33Manual A/C or similar

B Compact 5/5 Skoda Fabia Combi 43 39 36Manual A/C or similar

C Intermediate 5/5 Skoda Octavia 56 47 45Manual A/C or similar

D Intermediate Wagon 5/5 Skoda Octavia Combi 61 53 49Automatic A/C or similar

S SUV 5/5 Jeep Grand Cherokee 85 75 70Automatic A/C or similar

T Full Size 5/4 Toyota Camry 75 65 60Automatic A/C or similar

V Mini Van 7/5 Chrysler Town and Country 85 75 70Automatic A/C or similar

• SPECIAL RATES FOR LOW SEASON (11/10 – 12/10, 1/10 – 3/10): AN EXTRA 10%DISCOUNT IS APPLICABLE ON ALL RENTAL RATES; ON A MINIMUM 7 DAYSRENTAL.

• Pick up/drop off in Warsaw and Krakow at no extra charge.

• Car delivery/return at other locations available at an extra charge.

• Winter tires at no extra charge. Unlimited mileage. Child car seat available uponrequest at no extra charge.

• Cellular phone rental available upon request for $2.00/day ($1.00/day low season).

• GPS rental available upon request for $5.00/day($4.00/day low season)

• Additional driver may be added to theagreement at no extra charge.

• Minimum driving age is 25 years for all car groups.

• INSURANCE INCLUDED

Car Rental

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GROUP CATEGRORY SEATS MODEL 1-5 DAYS 6-11 DAYS 12+ DAYS 1-5 DAYS 6-11 DAYS 12+ DAYS CDW+TPper day per day per day per day per day

MINI Polish Compact Mini 5 FIAT Panda 25* 20* 17* 27* 21* 18* 45-door

A Economy 4 TOYOTA Yaris 33 30 28 39 32 30 43-door OPEL Corsa II

A1 Economy 5 TOYOTA Yaris 42 37 34 43 39 37 45-door OPEL Corsa II

B Compact 5 TOYOTA Corolla 35 31 29 43 39 37 44-door OPEL Astra II

FORD FocusCHEVROLET Aveo

B Compact 5 OPEL Astra II 39 35 33 45 41 39 44-door

B1 Compact Station Wagon 5 TOYOTA Corolla 42 38 36 45 41 39 45-door OPEL Astra II

B1 Compact Station Wagon 5 TOYOTA Corolla 48 44 41 48 44 41 45-door FIAT Palio Weekend

B2 Compact 5 TOYOTA Corolla 52 45 42 53 47 44 44-door FORD Focus

OPEL MerivaOPEL Astra II

C Intermediate 5 TOYOTA Avensis 53 46 43 59 51 48 54-door FORD Mondeo

OPEL VectraMITSUBISHI Carisma

C1 Intermediate 5 TOYOTA Avensis 59 50 49 64 58 55 55-door OPEL Vectra

D Intermediate Station 5 OPEL Vectra 59 50 49 64 58 55 5Wagon FORD Mondeo5-door

F Full Size Station Wagon 5 TOYOTA Avensis Combi 62 59 57 69 67 65 74-door

F1 Full Size 5 CHEVROLET Evanda 62 57 55 66 57 55 54-door

G Mini Van 5-7 OPEL Zafira 59 53 49 67 60 58 75-door

H Luxury 5 MERCEDES E-Class 99 95 89 99 95 89 254-door

J1 Van 9 FORD Transit 89 77 73 95 89 85 154-door

K Luxury Van 9 OPEL Vivaro 89 81 79 99 95 89 194-door

K1 Luxury Van 5-7 CHRYSLER Voyager 75 73 69 99 95 89 254-door KIA Carnival

OFF SEASON SEASON

TOYOTA Corolla

TOYOTA Avensis

OPEL Vectra

• FREE MOBILE PHONE

• FREE PICK-UP/DROP-OFF IN WARSAW & CRACOWand the following cities*:BIALYSTOK, BYDGOSZCZ, CZESTOCHOWA,GDANSK, KATOWICE, KIELCE, KUNTO,KONIN, LUBLIN, LOMZA, LODZ, OLSZTYN,OPOLE, POZNAN, PLOCK, RADOM,TARNOW, TORUN*ON A MINIMUM 14 DAYS RENTAL

• CAR DELIVERY/RETURN IN OTHERLOCATIONS AVAILABLE FOR ANEXTRA CHARGE

• FREE CAR STEREO, ROOF RACK,CHILD-SEAT, STROLLER

• MINIMUM DRIVING AGE IS 21YEARS FOR GROUPS MINI, A & B

• ADDITIONAL DRIVER MAY BEADDED TO THE AGREEMENT ATNO EXTRA CHARGE

OFF-SEASON PRICE LIST (VALID FOR RESERVATIONS BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 AND DECEMBER 15 AND FROM JANUARY 10 TO APRIL 10*LIMIT 100 KM/DAY

Voted the Best Polish Rental Carcompany serving

Polish-Americans in 2004 by“Informator Polonijny

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Car Rental

3 - 7 8 - 14 15+ 3 - 7 8 - 14 15+GROUP CATEGORY PHOTO MAKE & MODEL DAYS DAYS DAYS LDW DAYS DAYS DAYS LDW

A Manual Chevrolet Aveo, Skoda 29 23 21 5 32 30 29 5Fabia, Opel Corsa(or similar)

B A/C, Manual Opel Astra, Ford Focus, 35 30 29 7 43 38 36 7Skoda Oktavia (or similar)

B A/C, Manual Opel Astra, Ford Focus 39 34 32 7 46 41 38 7W Station Wagon (or similar)

C A/C, Manual Opel Vectra, Ford Mondeo, 48 39 37 12 55 48 45 12Renault Laguna (or similar)

J A/C, Manual Opel Zafira, Ford Galaxy 50 48 43 12 56 53 52 12Station Wagon (or similar)Small Van

D A/C, Manual Toyota Camry, Saab 9-3, 52 48 43 15 59 54 49 15Hyundai Sonata (or similar)

L A/C, Manual Opel Vivaro,VW Transporter 86 83 80 12 89 86 83 12Mini Bus (or similar)

E A/C, Automatic Chevrolet Aveo, 36 32 30 7 41 38 35 7Hyundai Accent (or similar)

F A/C, Automatic Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, 41 38 37 9 46 43 41 9VW Golf (or similar)

G A/C, Automatic Chrysler Sebring, 54 46 44 12 60 52 50 12Dodge Stratus (or similar)

H A/C, Automatic Toyota Camry, Hyundai 58 49 47 15 64 55 53 15Sonata V6, Saab 9-3,Volvo S60, (or similar)

K A/C, Automatic Chrysler Voyager, 59 57 55 15 69 67 65 15Mini Bus Dodge Grand Caravan,

Kia Carnival (or similar)

N A/C, Automatic Chrysler 300C 110 98 88 25 110 98 88 25Luxury (or similar)

S A/C, SUV Toyota RAV4, Suzuki 79 72 67 15 79 72 67 15Grand Vitara (or similar)

G Telephone Nokia, Motorola 0* 0* 0* - 1* 1* 1* -S GSMMG Nawigacja TomTom, Garmin 4* 4* 4* - 5* 5* 5* -P SatelliteS GPS

• Pick-up / drop-off in Warsaw only.• Minimum driving age is 24 years for groups A, B, BW, E, F• Minimum driving age is 28 years for other groups.• Additional driver may be added to the agreement at no extra charge.• All cars equipped with radio and winter tires (thru the winter season).• Our cars are smoke free.• Child booster seat (9kg – 36kg) available at no extra charge on request.

* Cellular phone rental is free of charge with car rental contract only, customer pays for outgoing calls (pre-paid card). Telecommunication company rates apply.

* Rates apply only with car rental contract.

Phone is ready to use, equipped withpre-paid card with number and creditfor outgoing calls and text messages

Ready and simple to use GPS satellitenavigation device equipped withdetailed map of Poland

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AIR TRANSPORTATION: Round trip airtransportation by LOT Polish Airlines and anyIATA or ARC carrier. Airfares based on non-refundable fares from New York and Chicagoare subject to change. Airfares from cities otherthan those listed will be given on request.Cancellation penalty from $200 up to 100% ofthe air fare applies. Check at the time of bookingwhich fare will be used.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION:In each itinerary, by modern motorcoach.

HOTELS: Twin-bedded rooms with bath orshower in first-class, deluxe or standard hotels.On rare occasions, it may be necessary tosubstitute a hotel in a lower category. A limitednumber of single rooms are available at thesupplementary charge shown for each tour.Wecannot guarantee that single rooms will beavailable on all parts of your tour, in which caseyou will receive an appropriate refund.

TIPS AND TAXES: Service charges as imposedby hotels and taxes by local administrations andgovernment authorities on accommodations, mealsand transportation are included in the tourprice.Tips to tour directors, drivers, etc. are attravelers’ discretion.

PORTERAGE: Handling and porterage of 2pieces of luggage per person is not included.

SIGHTSEEING: As specified in each itinerary,including entrance fees.

TOUR ESCORT: The services of a tour escortwhile touring. Local hosts elsewhere.

CHILDREN: Under 7 years of age not acceptedon motorcoach tours. For children 12 years orolder, there is no reduction on land portion.Reduction on air transpor-tation is offeredaccording to each airline’s policy.

BAGGAGE: International air carriers arebecoming more strict about the size and weightof baggage and carry-on luggage. Please contactyour air carrier for specific information prior todeparture as size and weight limitations varyfrom airline to airline. Baggage is carried atowner’s own risk and insurance is recommended.

TOUR PRICES: Prices are based on tariffs andexchange rates in effect on Dec. 1, 2006 and aresubject to change without notice.

RESERVATION AND PAYMENT: A deposit of$200 per person is required at the time ofbooking.The balance is due 45 days prior todeparture.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: Deposits for alltours can be made only by check. Major creditcards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express)are accepted for final payment. Credit cardcharges will not be processed without acompleted AMTA Credit Cardholder’sAuthorization Form.

CHANGE FEE: Subsequent to initial reservation,any revision will incur a $25 change fee perbooking for each revision.

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS:Cancellations must be made in writing. Fullrefund, if written notice of cancellation reachesthe Tour Operator 31 days before departure.From 30-22 days, there is a cancellation fee of10%. Less than 22 days before departure, onlythe amount actually recovered from landoperators is refundable. Once the tour is inprogress, no refund will be made.

YOUR RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Passport

fees; taxes or tips on services not included in theitinerary; laundry or valet service; gratuity to tourescort or local host; excess baggage charges;insurance of any kind; wines, liquors, mineralwaters, coffee or tea, food or beverages not onthe regular menus of the included meals, airporttaxes or any other taxes, such as departure tax,customs fee, APHIS, security charge.

COMPLAINTS: In the unlikely event of acomplaint and/or refund request, please notethat they must be submitted in writing, togetherwith all supporting documents no later than 30days after the completion of the tour/services.Complaints and/or refund requests received 30days after the tour/services completion date willnot be accepted and we shall be released fromany and all further liability. In case

it pertains to any airline transportation service,any and all claims shall be resolved between thepassenger and the airline directly.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: A valid passport isrequired for all U.S. and Canadian citizenstraveling to Europe.Your passport expirationdate must be at least six months after yourreturn to the U.S.

TARIFF & EXCHANGE FLUCTUATIONS:All prices herein are quoted in U.S. dollars andare based on tariffs and exchange levels in effectDecember 1, 2006. Rates are subject toadjustment in the event of any changes in thesetariffs and exchange levels or additional fuelsurcharges. Air fares quoted herein are those in effect at time of printing and are subject tochange.

RESPONSIBILITY: American Travel Abroad, Inc.,505 8th Avenue, Suite 801, New York, NY10018, (800) 228-0877, its affiliates orsubsidiaries (hereinafter called the Company),act only as agents for the airlines orcontractors providing accommodations,transportation, meals or other services, and allcoupons, exchange orders, receipts, contractsand tickets issued by the Company are issuedsubject to any and all tariffs, terms andconditions under which the foregoing or anyother services whatsoever are provided by suchairlines, operators or contractors. By theacceptance of such coupons, exchange orders,receipts, contracts and tickets, the tour memberagrees to the foregoing and also agrees that theCompany shall not be nor become liable orresponsible for any loss, injury or damage toperson, property or otherwise in connectionwith any transportation, accommodations, meals,tour or other services referred to herein, orresulting from neglect or default of any personharmed, corporation or other entity engaged tosupply the same.The tour operator reserves theright to withdraw a tour, refuse to accept orretain any person as a member of a tour at anytime or to make changes in the itinerary,whenever in his sole judgment conditionswarrant; or if such changes result fromcircumstances beyond the control of the touroperator; or if he deems it necessary for thecomfort, convenience or safety of the passengers.

The tour operator can accept noresponsibility for losses or additionalexpenses due to delay or changes inair or other services, sickness,weather, strike, war, quarantine orother causes. All such losses must beborne by the passenger as tour ratesprovide for arrangement only for thespecified. Such alterations may bemade without penalty to the touroperator. Additional expenses, if any,shall be borne by the passengers. Inall cases, a full refund shall not

exceed the amount paid by the passenger.The airlines concerned are not to be heldresponsible for any act, omission or eventduring the time passengers are not aboard theirplane or conveyance.The passenger contract inuse by the airlines concerned, when issued, shallconstitute the sole contract between the airlinesand purchases of these tours and/or the passage.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR INDEPENDENT TRAVELAll prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and are validonly when services are prepaid in the UnitedStates.They are based on tariffs and currencyexchange levels in effect on Dec. 1, 2006. Allprices are subject to adjustment in the event ofany changes in the tariffs and currency exchangelevels.VAT and local taxes are included.

RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS:• A deposit of $50 is required at the time of

booking, together with a written specificationof services needed.

• Full payment is due 21 days before departure.All express mail charges, if any, are theresponsibility of the party, from whom latepayment for the booking is received. Areservation is subject to cancellation, whenpayment for it is not received on time.Documents will not be mailed, until fullpayment has been received. At AmericanTravel Abroad, we send documents by firstclass mail.

FORM OF PAYMENT:Cash, company and private checks, moneyorders, Amex,Visa and Mastercard areacceptable forms of payment.

NON-REFUNDABLE SERVICE FEES:• Service charge per booking - $25.The service

fee is waived, when the total value of servicesexceeds $200, unless the booking is cancelled.

• Late booking fee - $30. Applies to eachbooking made 10 working days or less priorto departure.The fee includes Express Maildelivery of the documents.

• Change of reservation fee - $25. Applies forevery change (written notice only, please) in areservation made earlier that requires faxcommunication with suppliers.

CANCELLATIONS:Full refund will be made (less the non-refundableservice fee) when written notice of cancellationis received by American Travel Abroad at least10 days prior to the starting date of service.After the 10-day cancellation deadline, a refund(less the non-refundable service fee) will bemade in the actual amount recovered byAmerican Travel Abroad for unused services.These conditions apply to all cancellations orabsences, regardless of cause.

EFFECTIVE:APRIL 1, 2007 - MARCH 31, 2008http://www.amta.comE-mail: [email protected]

Terms and Conditions

FOR MORE INFORMATION,CALL OR SEE YOUR TRAVEL AGENT

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