TOURS PROGRAMME
17th WFLD Congress

During our tour you will have the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful Old Towns in the country, a get closer look at the fascinating history and you might even by lucky enough to meet some dwarfs…. We start our tour with visits to the Old Town and Market Square with XIII century Town Hall surrounded by richly decorated townhouses. After that we are going to visit a university district located a few steps away. On the way we cross the district of Four religious as Wroclaw was home for many different cultures and religions. At the university district, we admire the beauty of Aula Leopoldina and the panoramic view of Wroclaw from the Mathematic Tower. Next, we take a walk around the islands on Odra river we will take the opportunity to cross a few bridges such as Penitent Bridge, Tumski Bridge. Each passage takes us to a different island from Ostrow Tumski with its stunning cathedral to Slodowa island a place of relax and fun for the citizens.

Wroclaw was a city where the trading and travellers routes crossed. We will take you for a short tour around the city to you cannot only see the mix of the culture but also taste it. During our tour we are going to visit places where you can try Polish, German, Jewish and Easter cousins as well as try the local beer and vodka. The full experience will not leave you hungry!

Our tour starts at Panorama Racławicka one of the biggest painting all over the Europe. Before the times of cinema this kind of paintings were the best way to tell the story of important historical events. Next we are going to visit the Old Town with Market Square, Town Hall, and historic market placesaces like Targ Solny, Targ Nowy. Diuirng our visit we will try some Silesian gingerbread. We continue our trip with visit the Jewish district we are going to enter the synagogue. Lunch break – under own agreement. Wroclaw’s beauty is not only the on the ground of Old Town, but also on the water. During our bout trip we will enjoy the view of the main building of Wroclaw University, beautiful bridges connecting the islands on Odra river, Market Hall, National Museum, Ossolineum St. Mary’s Church and romantic boulevards. During the boat trip Polish snacks and a glass of wine/soft drink will be served. Next we enter to Centennial Hall. Designed by Max Berg and built-in 1913, for the one hundred anniversary of the allied defeat of Napoleon, is a place for exhibitions, concerts, fairs and many cultural and political events. It was still amazing with the monumental dome that overshadowed Rome’s Pantheon.

Do you believe in dwarfs? Or you may think that only kids can have fun playing with them? It means you have never met Wroclaw’s dwarfs! But no worries, we will help you! We provide you with a special map and an experienced guide. They will tell you their stories also about Tekla while visiting the Bridge of Penitents (St Magdalen's Church). Before we leave our fairy-tale trip we will have a cup of tea and a little something. Hopefully Alice can join us or we can find the entrance to Narnia? Then we visited the Ostrów Tumski undergrounds to find ….a castle. This is time to say goodbye to dwarfs. Lunch break – under own agreement We continue our sightseeing and we are going to have a short walk around the Centennial Hall with a picturesque Pergola. Next we enter the Japanese Garden during the magical time of early spring. We will glimpse over Odra from the Polinka cable car to finally reach Panorama of the Battle of Racławice - a monumental cycloramic painting

After breakfast we take you for a walking tour around the Old Town and Market Square with the XIII century Town Hall surrounded by richly decorated townhouses. We will visit many marketplaces, Stare Jatki and historical Marchant Hall where you can still buy fresh Polish vegetables and delicacies. You will have to try delicious gingerbread and relax in the middle of Odra river on one of the charming islands. For a panoramic view we are going to visit the first skyscraper in Wroclaw - Sky Tower with the viewing platform located on the 49th floor. Lunch break – under own agreement After the lunch we will visit the “Remembrance and Future” Centre where the post war history of Wroclaw is presented. The unique atmosphere of tolerance and multicultural spirit of the city is created by newcomers that appear here after World War II. At the end we will have one more secret to uncover - a secret of the brewer. Not only by tasting local beer. We are explained how it is made and what is the most important ingredient

 We start early in the morning our journey through the fairy-tale land with a visit to the park of palace in Wojanów, which resembles the most beautiful royal residences on the Loire with its shape. The next stop is the beautiful ruins of the palace in Bobrów. Tired? Time for the best Lower Silesian cheese served with local jam and wine from a friendly vineyard. During the tasting, the friendly owner will reveal some secrets of their taste. After the tasting, in the chateau in Łomnica, a guide in period costume will tell us the history of the family, show how the castle's underground with kitchen, pantry and servants' rooms functioned... On the way back, we will stop in one of the prettiest and smallest towns in the Kaczawskie Mountains, where we will meet an extraordinary artist in a magical 19th-century manufactory of glass . The engraver will tell us about the people who created the most beautiful crystals before the war.

 We drive to Książ Castle located on the border of the Sudeten Foothills and the Central Sudety Mountains, in the central area of the Książ Landscape Park established in 1981 on the Pełcznica River, belonging to the Oder basin. The castle complex itself was built on a high rock promontory in a bend of the Pełcznica River (about 80 m above the valley floor) on its right bank at an altitude of 395 m above sea level.
Our next stop is at Świdnica, where Church of Peace was built under the Treaty of Westphalia concluded in 1648. It was one of the three Churches of Peace built in Lower Silesia. The oldest, in Głogów, burned down in the mid-18th century. The churches in Świdnica and Jawor have survived to this day. Both were inscribed in 2001 on the UNESCO World Heritage List. During the visit we listen to a short organ concert
At the end of the day we are going to take a rest in vineyard. The small picnic with local food and wine will give us time to admire the beauty of Silesian nature.

 Our van takes us to Bolesławiec the capital of Polish ceramic. Handmade pots are famous all over the world. During our visit to the Museum of Pottery we learn and have fun! We are going to decorate our own small piece of ceramic. The only of a kind!
Creating an art is very power-consuming, so in the afternoon we are going to relax in the vineyard. Walking around calming nature, tasting local wine and food let us experience Silesia with all our senses.

16.04.2023
In the afternoon transfer by private minibus from Wroclaw to Kraków . Check-in at the hotel. Night walk around the Old Town. Dinner at the local restaurant.

17.04.2023
We start our trip with visit to the Old Town with entrance to the St Mary’s Church to admire the beautiful sculptured altar. We need to rush up to our next meeting with beautiful Lady with Ermine in person. She will award us with some delicious pretzels and wave us at the gate of Wawel castle. We continue our walk around the castle State Rooms. Lunch break – under own agreement

A) Departure to Auschwitz Birkenau (possibility of the entrance to be confirmed due to March of the Living) – a monument of memory of the Holocaust.
B) Departure to Wieliczka Salt Mines – a salt mine listed on UNESCO Heritage List

After a short break in the evening visit to Kazimierz district. Short walk and dinner with klezmer music. It is the best way to travel in time to the days when jidisz was present on the streets of Kraków. Overnight in Kraków

18.04.2023
Trip to the village where the flower blooms all year round – Zalipie. Each house and building in the whole village was carefully painted by hand. The flower decoration is a perfect match for the charming wooden architecture of the village. In Zagroda Felicji Curyłowej we will get to know the passion and life of the painter. On our way, we are going to visit Tarnow. This small city has a very rich, mosaic history. You can still hear the gypsy music around Market Square…. and feel the atmosphere of a small Jewish town hidden around the city. Dinner and overnight in Kraków.

19.04.2023
Departure

16.04.2023
In the afternoon transfer by private minibus from Wroclaw to Kraków . Check-in at the hotel. Night walk around the Old Town. Dinner at the local restaurant.

17.04.2023
We start our trip with visit to the Old Town with entrance to the St Mary’s Church to admire the beautiful sculptured altar. We need to rush up to our next meeting with beautiful Lady with Ermine in person. She will award us with some delicious pretzels and wave us at the gate of Wawel castle. We continue our walk around the castle State Rooms. Lunch break – under own agreement

A) Departure to Auschwitz Birkenau (possibility of the entrance to be confirmed due to March of the Living) – a monument of memory of the Holocaust.
B) Departure to Wieliczka Salt Mines – a salt mine listed on UNESCO Heritage List

After a short break in the evening visit to Kazimierz district. Short walk and dinner with klezmer music. It is the best way to travel in time to the days when jidisz was present on the streets of Kraków. Overnight in Kraków

18.04.2023
Departure to Warsaw by fast train Pendolino. During the travel, we will have the opportunity to try some delicious Polish sweets. After arrival, we are going to visit the Old Town. A collection of carefully chosen and reconstructed palaces, churches and houses. We step into one of the townhouses to watch a short movie about the destruction and rebuilding of the capital of Poland. On our way back let’s try some tasty Polish vodka.
After check-in and a small break, we are going to have a glass of wine and listen to Chopin music concert. Right after it we take dinner at the local restaurant. Dinner and overnight.

19.04.2023
Departure

16.04.2023
In the afternoon transfer by private minibus from Wroclaw to Warsaw. Check-in at the hotel. Night walk around the Old Town. Chopin music concert with a glass of wine. Dinner at the local restaurant.

17.04.2023
In the morning we are going to visit the Old Town. A collection of carefully chosen and reconstructed palaces, churches and houses. We step into one of the townhouses to watch a short movie about the destruction and rebuilding of the capital of Poland. On our way back let’s try some tasty Polish vodka.
After lunch we are going to visit Łazienki Royal Park – one of the biggest and the most beautiful park with a Palace on the Water and charming alleys walked by the peacocks and squirrels Then we will continue our visits to Wilanów - the summer residence of king Jan III Sobieski. Our guide will tell us the story of the great love of the king and queen Marysieńka while our visits in the Palace and the garden.
In Wilanów we will also have a chance to try out some old recipes with XX century twist. During the workshops, we are going to prepare our own dinner and learn more about Polish culture and history. Overnight in Warsaw

18.04.2023
We will travel in time to the communist times. Our guide will take us in a special bus called cucumber to the Prague district where we many buildings that survived the war and still have this unforgettable atmosphere. We will try the famous pyzy – potatoes dumplings are eaten directly from the jar and see how the citizens lived in PRL.
At the end we are going to see panorama of Warsaw from one of the most important communist building in the city the Palace of Culture and Science.
After lunch, we are going to see a different Warsaw - Warsaw of Jews who before was around 35% of the population of the city. We will visit the Jewish district and POLIN museum, Umschlagplatz and the Jewish cemetery where we can learn more about the sad history of the citizens during II World War. Dinner at the local restaurant.

19.04.2023
Departure

16.04.2023
In the afternoon transfer by private minibus from Wroclaw to Warsaw. Check-in at the hotel. Night walk around the Old Town. Chopin music concert with a glass of wine. Dinner at the local restaurant.

17.04.2023
In the morning we are going to visit the Łazienki Royal Park – one of the biggest and the most beautiful park with a Palace on the Water and charming alleys walked by the peacocks and squirrels. squirrels Then we to visit the Old Town. We will make a short stop at the movie theatre in on of the townhouses to watch short movie about the destruction and rebuilding of the capital of Poland. On our way back let’s try some tasty Polish vodka.
After lunch, we are going to see a different Warsaw - Warsaw of Jews who before was around 35% of the population of the city. We will visit the Jewish district and POLIN museum, Umschlagplatz and the Jewish cemetery where we can learn more about the sad history of the citizens during II World War.
In the early evening, we take the train to Gdańsk. During the travel, we will have the opportunity to try Polish sweets. Check in. Dinner at the local restaurant in walking distance.

18.04.2023
We will start our visits to the Old Town. We can admire richly decorated townhouses and monumental churches, many craftsman’s shops. We will also see at Amber Museum how the most important treasure of the Polish sea – amber - is treated before it becomes a piece of art. The trade make the city very rich. Have you ever tried vodka with gold leaves? No? Let us take this opportunity to give you a chance.
We will take a short break to rest for lunch (under own arrangement)

Gdańsk is also the city of Solidarność and the Polish democratic movement. To get better this history we are going to visit the Museum of Solidarity. But to understand it better we will have a boat trip on Motława to feel the spirit of the city and the unique Solidarity movement character which was born in the shipyard of Gdańsk.

19.04.2023
Departure

16.04.2023
In the afternoon transfer by private minibus from Wroclaw to Kraków . Check-in at the hotel. Night walk around the Old Town. Dinner at the local restaurant.

17.04.2023
We start our trip with visit to the Old Town with entrance to the St Mary’s Church to admire the beautiful sculptured altar. We need to rush up to our next meeting with beautiful Lady with Ermine in person. She will award us with some delicious pretzels and wave us at the gate of Wawel castle. We continue our walk around the castle State Rooms. Lunch break – under own agreement

A) Departure to Auschwitz Birkenau (possibility of the entrance to be confirmed due to March of the Living) – a monument of memory of the Holocaust.
B) Departure to Wieliczka Salt Mines – a salt mine listed on UNESCO Heritage List

After a short break in the evening visit to Kazimierz district. Short walk and dinner with klezmer music. It is the best way to travel in time to the days when jidisz was present on the streets of Kraków. Overnight in Kraków

18.04.2023
Departure to Warsaw by fast train Pendolino. During the travel, we will have the opportunity to try some delicious Polish sweets. After arrival, we are going to visit the Old Town. A collection of carefully chosen and reconstructed palaces, churches and houses. We step into one of the townhouses to watch a short movie about the destruction and rebuilding of the capital of Poland. On our way back let’s try some tasty Polish vodka.
After check-in and a small break, we are going to have a glass of wine and listen to Chopin music concert. Right after it we take dinner at the local restaurant. Dinner and overnight.

19.04.2023
We will travel in time to the communist times. Our guide will take us in a special bus called cucumber to the Prague district where we many buildings that survived the war and still have this unforgettable atmosphere. We will try the famous pyzy – potatoes dumplings are eaten directly from the jar and see how the citizens lived in PRL.

At the end we are going to see panorama of Warsaw from one of the most important communist building in the citythe Palace of Culture and Science.

We take fast train to Gdańsk. During the travel, we will have the opportunity to try some Polish snacks. Check in. Dinner at the local restaurant in walking distance.

20.04.2023
We will start our visits to the Old Town. We can admire richly decorated townhouses and monumental churches, many craftsman’s shops. We will also see at Amber Museum how the most important treasure of the Polish sea – amber - is treated before it becomes a piece of art. The trade make the city very rich. Have you ever tried vodka with gold leaves? No? Let us take this opportunity to give you a chance.
We will take a short break to rest for lunch (under own arrangement)

Gdańsk is also the city of Solidarność and the Polish democratic movement. To get better this history we are going to visit the Museum of Solidarity. But to understand it better we will have a boat trip on Motława to feel the spirit of the city and the unique Solidarity movement character which was born in the shipyard of Gdańsk.

21.04.2023
Departure