Warsaw, Olkusz, Cracov, Zakopane, Zell am See, Vienna

High standard hotels (Warsaw, Cracov), Luxury mountain guest house (Zakopane, Austria)

$2499

Ski passes, transport in Poland and Austria, full room and board accommodation: breakfast, lunch, dinner, tickets to all attractions included in the program, a qualified English-speaking tour guide, tips, taxes, highway tolls, the assistance of courier and coaches, superb atmosphere.

Excess luggage (over 45 lb / 20 kilos), beverages, tips, personal daily expenses, ski/snowboard rental (an extra charge $150).

4-9

15 days

1. Arrival to Poland 30 Jan 2005, departure from Vienna 13 Feb 2005.
2. Arrival to Poland 20 Feb 2005, departure from Vienna 06 Mar 2005.

skis/snowboard (ready to rent on the spot), warm winter clothes, googles, gloves, ski/snowboard helmet. However, don't forget to pack sunglasses, camera, swimsuit & good humour.

You will receive a warm welcome on this winter day in the capital of Poland, Warsaw. When you have relaxed and recovered from jet lag, we will meet for a welcome dinner. Then we will take you for your first walk in Poland! Why not drop in at a local pub or cafe to soak up the atmosphere of this country.

We will give you a real insight into Warsaw and its intricate and rich history. We will take you to the places of interest. In the evening, we will set off for the mountains you are dying to see. You will be dazzled by the views. On our way, you will taste Polish specialties. Overnight, we will stay at a cozy guest house, where you will have an opportunity to unwind.

Following a hearty breakfast, we will take you to the city of Cracov, famous for its rich culture and history. You will have a chance of learning more about Polish history. In the evening, we will concoct traditional mulled wine. You will have time to browse the local shops a little bit and enjoy other distractions. There will be no time to get bored!

This is the very last day! Short after breakfast, we will strike for the desired mountains. On the way, expect a few surprises to be sprung on you. In the evening, from your hotel room, you will be able to admire the views of the Polish mountains, the Tatras. You will be in the major winter resort of Zakopane.

As usual in the morning, a delicious breakfast awaits you. Short afterwards you can do what you wish in your leisure time: go skiing or hillhiking; take a cable car to Kasprowy Wierch, go on an excursion to the Morskie Oko Lake or to the picturesque Chocholowska or Koscieliska valleys. Look forward to a delicious lunch. In the evening, we will invite you to a traditional, highlanders' feast. Then, you can relax in the sauna or swimming pool. Eventually, you can go to a party in a pub or in the open air, and make mulled wine. Lots of traditional Polish attractions to come!

This is the second and the last day in the Polish mountains. There will be many thrilling activities to enjoy: skiing, snowboarding, hillhiking, shopping or the sightseeing of Zakopane.

Does an all-day journey (500 mi / 800 km) to Austria seem to you tedious and exhausting? No way! On the way, we will show you lots of captivating places that will enhance our journey. In the evening, we will reach the Alps.

You will have 7 days to indulge yourself in skiing and relaxing. In the evening, you can have a whale of time in a restaurant, pub, discotheque, sauna, swimming pool, by a bonfire and barbecue, or just go to sleep. The evening is left for your pleasure to do as you wish!

The day to bid farewell to the Alps and the capital of Austria, Vienna. We will take you for a stroll through this magical and beautiful city, where the prodigy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, created his works of music. A traditional Austrian dish awaits you. Finally, last hugs and kisses and we will wish you a safe journey home.