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Sightseeing in Cracow and the Tatras Hike
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DAY I - Arrival in Cracow, accommodation, sightseeing tour Cracow - the city with over a 1000 years history, the seat of the Polish kings for more than five centuries, it still exudes an air of glamour and dignity as you walk along its medieval walls. It is best to visit the historic Old Town by following the traditional route which was always taken by legates to the king. Starting off from Florianska Str. and passing through the Florian Gate you will find yourself within the Old Town's walls. A visit to the Czartoryski Museum and its collection of art and armour will give you a good insight into the old Cracow way of living. Back to Florianska Street you will get you to the medieval market square (Europe's largest medieval square) where you can listen to the bugle call being played every hour; each house around the square has a different history to tell; the medieval trading house occupying the centre of the square now houses souvenir stalls - worth having a walk around to look at, if not buy, some of the finest Polish handicraft goods .Being in the Square, it is absolutely a must to see the St .Mary's Cathedral - a magnificent piece of 13th c. Gothic architecture. Its three-piece latar (largest Gothic altar in Europe) and rich wall and window decorations will make a stunning impression on a ny visitor. The Square is also the seat of St. Adalbert's church - dating back to 10/11th c.. Its original foundation level is uncovered, so you will get a good idea of how the current street level has risen over the centuries. A visit to the church's basement to see the little archaeological display will also offer an excellent insight into Cracow's medieval way of life. The invisible can be none the less fascinating. There is an enormous complex of underground corridors and chambers (some as large as 1000 sq.m.) stretching under the entire Old Town. These basements have been partly uncovered. A visit to the old Town hall Tower (the only remaining part of the 15/16th c. Town hall) basement - now housing a cafe and a theatre - will present the underground world in its grandest. A moment of rest will make a nice break in the tour. Leaving the Market Square through Grodzka Street will take you to the castle hill. Wawel, as it is called, witnessed nearly all of the royal coronations and burials in the Polish history. A visit to the royal chambers, the treasury or the castle chapel simply cannot be missed (visiting included). On your way back to the Old Town it is also worth having a look at the Jagiellonian University (one of Europe's oldest).While visiting Cracow it is a must to spend a few hours in Kazimierz district - the traditional Jewish quarter (occupied by the Jews already from 14/15th centuries until 1939), full of Synagogues, little shops, etc. The route will take you along the charming streets, with their own character and atmosphere, passing by the synagogues on the way: Temple Synagogue (of 1862), the 17th c. Kupa Synagogue, and Isaac Synagogue; in Józefa Str you will find Cracow's tallest synagogue - the High Synagogue (erected in 1590); the most important site, though, is Szeroka Str with the most precious 15th c. Old Synagogue (Alte Schul) - the oldest Jewish building in Poland (now housing an exhibition on the history and culture of Cracow Jews). Next on you will see Remuh Synagogue (of 1557) with the historic kirkut next to it, dating back to 1511 and finally the Poper Synagogue .Optionally, a visit to Manggha - the Japanese Art and Science Centre - can be reccommended for a refreshing break from the historic pursuits.
DAY II - ACTIVITIES early morning: continuing the Cracow tour, leaving for Zakopane at around 1:00 PMor visiting the Wieliczka salt mines (leaving Cracow at ca. 8:00 AM) and leaving for Zakopane at ca. 1:00 PM. Estimated arrival time in Zakopane: around 5 PM.Zakopane - a town at the foot of the Tatras is usually used as a starting point for all hikes into the mountains. A short (ca. 20 km) drive and then a ca. 2-hour walk will take you to the mountain hostel by the Morskie Oko lake (at ca 1500 m). Estimated arrival time: around 8 PM.
DAY III - ACTIVITIES Mountain hikes, primarily attempting the climb to the Rysy Peak or doing one of the following hikes, depending on the weather conditions (some parts of trails may still be covered with snow and inaccessible):- Morskie Oko - Rysy (2499 m) - Morskie Oko - up to 9 hours- Morskie Oko - Przelecz pod Chlopkiem mountain pass (2307m) - Morskie Oko - ca. 7 hrs.- Morskie Oko - Wrota Chalubinskiego mountain pass (2022m) - ca. 6 hrs- Morskie Oko - Szpiglasowy Peak (2172m) - Morskie Oko - ca. 5-6 hrs.- Morskie Oko - 5 Lakes Valley - Morskie Oko - ca. 7 hrs.
DAY IV ACTIVITIES Returning to Cracow, setting out from the mountain hostel early in the morning (shortly after 8:00 AM), it is reccommended to take the following trail for more views of the highest ranges and the scenic landscape of the 5 Lakes Valley- Morskie Oko - 5 Lakes Valley - Lysa Polana - Zakopane ca. 7 hrs. + ca. 1 hr to get to Zakopane Estimated arrival time in Cracow - ca. 7 PM.
DAY V - ACTIVITIES morning - continuing the city tour or making the trip to Wieliczka salt mines (depending on previous sightseeing routes)Departure from Cracow 16:00 PM, by plane.
Suggested hiking gear (no specialized equipment is necessary on the above listed trails):
- trekking boots (water proof), ones that reach above the ankle
- snow gaiters (optional)
- water-proof jacket (obligatory), water-proof trousers (not a must, but you may feel more comfortable)
- a fleece jacket or pullover (obligatory)
- a small backpack to hold some clothes and food and water for the mountain hike for 2 people
- a small first-aid kit (one for two is enough, the guide will carry one as well; you are not going to use it, but it's good to have one at hand)
- a torch - ideally one that can be strapped on your head (again one for two is enough) + spare batteries
- a water bag - not necessary, but more convenient than carrying a bottle of water
- allu mugs (your guide will have a gas cooker so you can have a hot drink during your hike)
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