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Kazimierz Dolny

Take a retreat to an artistic center of retreat in Poland on a full-day journey from Warsaw to Kazimierz Dolny. The small town is located in central Poland, on the bank of the Vistula River and used to a main stop on the route between Krakow and Warsaw. Upon arrival, follow your guide through the town to see the old town, the ruins of the castles, and the famous Three Crosses Hill. Take the opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view out across the town and the river. This beautiful natural scenery with woodlands, fields, orchards, and hops plantations is protected by Kazimierz Landscape Park. Kazimierz Dolny is also known for the artists who opt to stay and work there, deriving inspiration from the town's surroundings. While visiting, take the opportunity to walk through the market square and admire or purchase the folk art sold at its stalls. Admire Polish beautiful countryside on the way back to your hotel in Warsaw.

Following collection from Warsaw, depart for the town of Kazimierz Dolny. Once there, discover the town’s market square, the main point of the town which features a number of 17th-century buildings. The townhouses of the Przybyl brothers were built there in a Dutch and Italian Renaissance style, some of the most precious examples of secular architecture in Poland from the first half of the 17th century. Kazimierz Dolny is home to many painters and poets, inspired by the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The town is also a place rich in history. The glory days of the town started the in 14th century, when King Casimir the Great bought it and initiated its growth. Thanks to the Vistula River, the town could trade goods such as grain and wood with Gdansk – a crucial harbor city. The community that contributed the most to the town’s growth were the Jews, and you can find many traces of Jewish heritage in Kazimierz Dolny. They are claimed to have lived there even since the 11th century, and during the tour you can see the old Jewish Synagogue and the former Jewish district. If you have some more time and strength, you can reach the nearby Three Crosses Hill and admire the Vistula River winding through villages, forests, and gentle hills. The Kazmierz Dolny area is also well known for its loess ravines, which are great to discover. The most popular one is Korzeniowy Dol, whose projecting, twisted tree roots create a surreal, fairy-tale landscape. At the conclusion of your experience, your tour concludes with you trying a traditional rooster made of pastry – a symbol of Kazimierz Dolny.

Your experience begins as your private driver picks you up from your address in Warsaw in a comfortable Mercedes car. From there, travel to Kazimierz Dolny for a full-day experience. Once there, take a 3-hour city your during which your local English-speaking guide is on hand to explain the atmosphere of this beautiful city to you. Kazimierz Dolny is one of the most valuable and charming places in Poland. The city is known for its connection with art and artists, and many painters have their galleries and workshops there. Most historic Polish towns tend to have an Old Town square, and in Kazimierz Dolny you can wander through the splendid market square, known as the Rynek. One of the area's most significant and popular attractions is the old well, which sits in the heart of the square. Surrounding this popular well are some charming buildings, many of which have recently been converted into trendy up-and-coming bars, art galleries, and cafes. Wander around at your leisure, and stop for a coffee or an ice-cream as you watch the world go by from this age-old square. You can choose to tour the impressive ruins of the old castle, a Roman-style castle dating back to the 13th century - now a superb and insightful museum. Many of the walls have been reconstructed and maintained, containing information boards in both Polish and English. Among other sites, you can explore the castle courtyard, the viewing platform, the watchtower, and the cellar. One of the most unique features of Kazimierz Dolny is how well the town mixes nature with man-made constructions. Just on the edge of the town, you can discover the Korzeniowy Dol Gorge for a scenic sample of the Polish countryside. Whilst there, delight yourself in this natural formation between trees and greenery. There are some walking trails to follow, all of which are easily explored on a trip from town without requiring any transportation. At the end of your big day out sightseeing, your driver returns you to Warsaw where you are dropped off to your chosen location.