For your comfort, coach travel is in short lengths. Tour is at a leisurely pace because we have the best concentration of gems within this small but most beautiful part of Poland.

Noble Tours bids you welcome to the emotional and cultural heart of Europe - the historical and dramatic Malopolska region of Poland and the nation's capital city of Warsaw.

Poland's 40 million people exhibit a sensitive and discreet culture which is embued with delicate and unique art forms in music, sculpture, painting and architecture. From the bohemian splendour of the ancient capital of Cracow to the wide, sunny, tree-lined avenues of Warsaw (the city of parks and gardens), there is along the way a beautiful diversity of special visual and cultural gems which cannot be seen anywhere else in the world.

The Tatra Mountains are fresh and pristine and have a more accessible and personal scale than the Alps of central Europe. The endless passageways and cavernous chambers of the 800 year old Wieliczka salt mine are listed with UNESCO as a World Heritage wonder. The Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz is a sombre reminder of the horrors of World War II and has been featured in many Hollywood and European films. The Black Madonna icon in the famous Czestochowa Monastery represents the centre of the most holy place for Catholics after the Vatican in Rome. And Pope John Paul II was born nearby in Wadowice where we will take you to sample His favourite Kremowki pastries at the renowned Cukiernia.

The short, luxury raft trip on the Dunajec river is indeed a visual treat, but you can just watch and film the beautiful scenery from the shore if you prefer. The mysterious castles, grand manor houses (you'll stay in one in regal comfort) and royal palaces are splendid in their faithfully restored regalia.The diversified and unique cuisine together with the many surprise attractions will demonstrate to you just how sophisticated, educated and culturally advanced Poland has once again become since its rebirth after 1989.

Prices:

$4450 p.p . (twin share) $650 single supplement Air fares excluded

Booking Agent: Travelscene (American Express): Port to Port Travel - Australia Ph: 02 9337 6966, Toll free: 1800 677 263 Email: julie@porttoport.com.au ABN 33072228418, Lic No 2TA 4684