Distance:
1.205 km
Number of days:
5
Price:
599 EUR
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Our offer of a 5-day trip is aimed at those, who would like to experience the western part of our country in a relatively short time. We have prepared this offer having in mind also those, who have never been to Poland and would like to confront their own stereotypes of Eastern Europe with reality. We would like the West Side Story to become a prologue of an adventure of our guests with Poland, its history, culture and regional individuality. A natural consequence of this adventure could be another of our trips, which takes more time and presents the charm of Poland in a more diversified way. The western part of our country faced a turbulent history, that is why we tour through lands influenced by many nations and cultures. Taking part in the West Side Story, you will see a relojes de imitacion nuclear-resistant shelter and an abandoned Soviet base from the times of the Cold War. We will visit medieval fortresses of the order of Teutonic Knights , remains of the beginning of the Polish country in Gniezno as well as underground fortifications from World War II. You will surely remember the beautiful palaces of Lower Silesia such as Kliczkow and Czocha. According to our assumptions, the roads we ride are back roads, allowing you to admire the surrounding scenery peacefully.
Distance: 1.205 km
Number of days: 5
Number of overnight stays: 4
Price: 599 EUR
What is included in the price: all accommodation, all breakfasts, 24h company of the group leader, local tour guides according to the following description.
At noon a meeting with the group leader in Kołbaskowo, at the petrol station Orlen, 1 km from the German – Polish border. First we go to Szczecin, where we visit the biggest nuclear-resistant shelter in Poland. It is located 5 floors under ground level. After lunch, by a picturesque, side road with relatively low traffic, we go to Borne Sulinowo, where we stay overnight. After being accommodated, we are taken by military vehicles to visit a city that did not exist on the maps. With the local guide we spent a few hours acknowledging the history of the city which was a Soviet military base in the times ruled by communism. Abandoned in the 90’, it is nowadays completely empty. Apart from naked walls, nothing has been left.
Distance: 169 km
Included in the price: accommodation, company of the group leader, English speaking tour guide at the shelter in Szczecin.
Not included in the price: petrol, entrance ticket to the shelter in Szczecin – 30 PLN (including secure parking and bus transport to the shelter and back), lunch in Szczecin – about 40 PLN, tour guide in Borne Sulinowo – 40 PLN (with transport to abandoned base and back to the hotel), other food and beverages.
Links:
http://www.schron.szczecin.pl/uk/index.htm
http://www.bornesulinowo.pl/Turystyka/Ciekawostki/ciekawostki.htm
On the second day of our trip we get up early. There is 400 km of back roads to ride, leading us to medieval strongholds and the first capital of Poland, from the years 966 – 1038, i.e. Gniezno. Our route runs through thick forests called Bory Tucholskie, covering an area of 120.000 ha. Then we visit two well preserved fortresses, erected by the Order of the Teutonic Knights, in Gniew and Świecie. Touring both mentioned strongholds takes us approximately 2 hours. In the castle side restaurant, with medieval décor, we can have lunch. To gain time, we use a short part of motorway. At the end of the day, we can get to know the history of the building of the Polish state, told in its first capital – Gniezno.
Distance: 407 km
Included in the price: breakfast, 24h company of the group leader, tour guide at the castle in Gniew, tour guide at the castle in Świecie, tour guide in Gniezno, accommodation.
Not included in the price: entrance ticket to the castle in Gniew – 8 PLN, entrance ticket to the castle in Świecie – 5 PLN, motorway fee, petrol, other food and beverages.
Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuchola_Forest
http://www.zamek-gniew.pl/
http://www.zamkipolskie.com/swiecie/swiecie.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gniezno
http://www.zamek-gniew.pl/index.php?mod=more&idsel=62 – lunch 40 PLN
On the third day of our trip we start with a 170 km long section leading along the north bank of the river Warta, through edges of primeval forests Puszcza Notecka. In accordance with our promise to ride back roads, we use such, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. The first attraction is the 13-th century’s King’s castle in Międzyrzecz. Visiting the castle lasts about 45 minutes. Just dozen or so kilometers further, we step underground to see a part of the mysterious tunnel network, which belong to the 100 km long fortifications from the era of World War II (MRU). After lunch, in a nearby restaurant, we travel several kilometers southwards to visit a catholic seminary located in a historical building erected by Order of Cistercians. A moment of reflection on past times is guided by a clergyman, talking about the 13-th century’s Order of Cistercians’ monastery. The night we spend in Zielona Góra, close to the old town.
Distance: 247 km
Included in the price: breakfast, 24h company of the group leader, tour guide at the castle in Międzyrzecz, English speaking tour guide at the MRU, guide at the Cistercians’ Monastery, accommodation.
Not included in the price: entrance ticket to the castle in Międzyrzecz – 4 PLN, entrance ticket to the MRU – 15 PLN, donation at the Costercians’ monastery – about 20 PLN, petrol, other food and beverages.
Links:
http://www.zamkipolskie.com/miedz/miedz.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Międzyrzecz_Fortified_Region
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go%C5%9Bcikowo
http://www.zielona-gora.pl/umzg/index.php?id=332&lng=eng
http://www.szlachtycz.pl/dworek/index.php - lunch 30 PLN,
During the fourth day of the trip, we travel southwards in the direction of Karkonosze, a relatively low but charming mountain range. Avoiding big cities, after a distance of 100 km, we reach Kliczków castle, whose erection was started in the 13-th century. An English speaking tour guide is going to take you on a tour around the castle. 50 km further, on the shore of Leśniańskie lake, a dam from 1900 is located. The most interesting fact about the dam is, that the century old power generators are still producing electricity. Within sight, a next attraction is visible – Czocha castle. Amazingly located at the end of small lake peninsula, surrounded by water, a 13-th century site is our following attraction. It takes us an hour to get to know about it. Afterwards, we go to a health resort Świeradów Zdrój, where we taste a swallow of medicinal water. In Świeradów Zdrój, we also have lunch in a restaurant whose architecture refers to local tradition. The last section this day is marked out through narrow, steep and very winding mountain roads. From the labyrinth of twisted roads, we appear in Karpacz, at the restored villa from the late 19-th century, which is our accommodation.
Distance: 232 km
Included in the price: breakfast, 24h company of the group leader, English speaking tour guide at the castle in Kliczków, tour guide at the Czocha castle, accommodation.
Not included in the price: entrance ticket to the castle in Kliczków – 20 PLN, entrance ticket to the Czocha castle – 12 PLN, petrol, other food and beverages.
Links:
http://www.kliczkow.com.pl/kliczkow/enkliczkow,home.xml
http://www.jew-energia.pl/index.php?option=com_phocagallery&view=category&id=10
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czocha_Castle
http://www.swieradowzdroj.pl/UZDROWISKO/s-56-38
http://www.hotellesnygrod.pl/hotel.pl.html - lunch 30 PLN
Before going home, we have prepared a special attraction, which is the Lower Silesia Monuments’ Miniatures Park. In one place, 40 copies of Lower Silesia’s historic castles and palaces was prepared in detail. Most of them are made in 1:25 scale. Within an hour you get to know a variety of castles and palaces concentrated in the surrounding area. An English speaking tour guide presents stories connected with most of the replicated objects. Due to this, you can quickly decide which buildings, in your opinion, are worth a personal visit. From the Miniatures Park, we ride the last winding road, to reach the A4 motorway. The A4 will lead you quickly to the Polish – German border. Before joining the A4, we suggest having lunch in one of small Silesian towns – Złotoryja.
Distance: 149 km to Polish – German border.
Included in the price: breakfast, company of the group leader until the A4 motorway, English speaking guide at the Miniatures Park.
Not included in the price: entrance ticket to Miniatures Park – 15 PLN, petrol, other food and beverages.
Links:
http://www.park-miniatur.com/index.php?jezyk=en
http://www.zlotoryja.pl/galeria.php - lunch 30 PLN, few restaurants in the town’s centre
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