Displaying a fascinating mixture of Slavic eastern and German western influences Poland's capital city, Warsaw, immerses travelers in a unique world of mystifying contrasts and sets an apt tone for our 25-day adventure exploring the hidden gems of these three Eastern European lands of plenty. Meandering through cobblestone streets, we visit the churches, palaces and marketplace in the Old Town, much of which has undergone considerable restoration efforts since the Second World War, and we marvel at the broad range of architectural style.
We stop in at no fewer than a dozen cities and towns as we continue through scenic countryside, enjoying world-famous attractions in the larger urban areas like Gdansk and heading into rural Poland for a taste of the day-to-day life of its friendly inhabitants. Flying into Belarus, we find a land whose plethora of historic monuments are dedicated to the casualties and victims of the Great Patriotic War, or Second World War as the West knows it. From war memorials, to graveyard villages and from the Trees of Life, which commemorate the 433 villages destroyed by the Nazis, to the Memory Wall, which lists the Nazi concentration camps and their victims, Belarus is a nation whose very identity is rooted deep in the events of its tragic past.
Though it suffered heavy physical damage during the War, Belarus underwent extensive restoration and rebuilding, efforts that have since returned its devastated ancient sites back to their former glory. From here, it's on to Ukraine, a land that boasts world-famous UNESCO Heritage Sites, fascinating underground catacombs and innumerable historical sites of interest, such as the setting of the famous 'Charge of the Light Brigade' during the Crimean War. We wander along palatial-fringed avenues, stop off in a number of museums brimming with ancient artifacts and learn first-hand about life in Ukraine by mingling with the welcoming locals along the way.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Breakfast and dinner (hotels & local restaurants) daily
- All transport, sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as 'visited' in the detailed itinerary
- Gratuities for local guides, drivers, restaurant staff, porters
- Airport transfers for land / air customers arriving / departing on tour dates.
Price Excludes:
- Tour Leader gratuities, lunches, drinks, personal items (phone, laundry, etc), domestic and international air taxes (if applicable), excursions referenced as 'optional'
- Airport transfers for early / late arrivals / departures or Land Only customers
- Our post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on optional meal costs and shopping.
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