GCSE HISTORY POLAND 1 th April – 4 th April

Our Travel Company - NST Established in 1967, with over 40 years experience Established in 1967, with over 40 years experience Europe’s leading educational travel company Europe’s leading educational travel company Offering tailored tours for schools, colleges and universities Offering tailored tours for schools, colleges and universities Personal experience with the company as they planned our History trip to Russia in 2007, Poland in 2009 and Berlin in 2010 Personal experience with the company as they planned our History trip to Russia in 2007, Poland in 2009 and Berlin in 2010

Outward Travel You need to be at school at 8.00am in preparation to leave school at 8.30am You need to be at school at 8.00am in preparation to leave school at 8.30am Coach will transfer us to Bristol Airport for Outward Bound flight to Krakow EZY6275 departs at am Coach will transfer us to Bristol Airport for Outward Bound flight to Krakow EZY6275 departs at am The flight takes approximately 3 ½ hours The flight takes approximately 3 ½ hours We will arrive pm local time – Poland is 1 hour ahead We will arrive pm local time – Poland is 1 hour ahead We should arrive at our hotel at approximately 7.00pm We should arrive at our hotel at approximately 7.00pm

What does your tour include? Fully guided programme of excursions including most entrance fees Fully guided programme of excursions including most entrance fees Accommodation on a half board basis (breakfast and evening meal) Accommodation on a half board basis (breakfast and evening meal) English guide English guide Folklore evening Folklore evening Travel insurance Travel insurance

KRAKOW DAY 1 On arrival in Krakow, a coach will take the group directly to the hotel. On arrival in Krakow, a coach will take the group directly to the hotel. Evening meal Evening meal Visit to Krakow old town square Visit to Krakow old town square Talk by our guide on Poland and the Holocaust Talk by our guide on Poland and the Holocaust

KRAKOW DAY2 Depart after breakfast for a visit to Aushwitz-Birkenau – Full guided tour with two English speaking guides Depart after breakfast for a visit to Aushwitz-Birkenau – Full guided tour with two English speaking guides Visit to Salt mines in Wieliczka – one of the best 12 attractions in the world. They boast salt sculptures, underground salt lakes and even a cathedral made out of salt. Feel free to lick the walls! Visit to Salt mines in Wieliczka – one of the best 12 attractions in the world. They boast salt sculptures, underground salt lakes and even a cathedral made out of salt. Feel free to lick the walls! This will be a guided tour. Evening meal at Hotel and free time. Evening meal at Hotel and free time.

KRAKOW DAY 4 Vacate rooms after breakfast (last meal provided) Vacate rooms after breakfast (last meal provided) Visit to Krakow Old Town Visit to Krakow Old Town Coach to transfer to airport Coach to transfer to airport Check –in at Krakow Airport for flight EZY 6276 Check –in at Krakow Airport for flight EZY 6276 Arrive Bristol Airport 15.50pm (local time) Arrive Bristol Airport 15.50pm (local time) Arrive back at school at approximately 19.30pm. Arrive back at school at approximately 19.30pm.

ACCOMODATION Accommodation of a 3* standard is provided. Students will be sharing either a twin or a triple room Accommodation of a 3* standard is provided. Students will be sharing either a twin or a triple room Rooms will be allocated nearer the time of departure Rooms will be allocated nearer the time of departure Hotel provides half board accommodation Hotel provides half board accommodation All telephone calls must be paid for All telephone calls must be paid for All rooms will have a television, telephone, and private facilities All rooms will have a television, telephone, and private facilities Any breakages through poor behaviour will need to be paid for Any breakages through poor behaviour will need to be paid for Towels are provided but are of a poorer quality than in the UK – so you may want to bring your own Towels are provided but are of a poorer quality than in the UK – so you may want to bring your own There will be other guests in the hotel so behaviour must be excellent There will be other guests in the hotel so behaviour must be excellent You must open your hotel room door when a staff member asks you too You must open your hotel room door when a staff member asks you too You will be given a time when you need to be in your own room – we need you to follow this You will be given a time when you need to be in your own room – we need you to follow this YOU MUST NOT LEAVE THE HOTEL WITHOUT A MEMBER OF STAFF YOU MUST NOT LEAVE THE HOTEL WITHOUT A MEMBER OF STAFF

FOOD Breakfast and evening meals are provided as part of the package Breakfast and evening meals are provided as part of the package You will need to buy your own lunch and any other snacks or drinks that you need You will need to buy your own lunch and any other snacks or drinks that you need Drinking water is not usually provided free with meals in Poland and you will be asked to purchase bottled water with your meal Drinking water is not usually provided free with meals in Poland and you will be asked to purchase bottled water with your meal Only drink bottled water Only drink bottled water Food will be different – so be prepared to try new things Food will be different – so be prepared to try new things

WEATHER and CLOTHING Average temperature for April is 7C – we will be outside a lot – so dress appropriately. Average temperature for April is 7C – we will be outside a lot – so dress appropriately. HOWEVER – it was very warm when we went in 2009, so be prepared to check the weather reports nearer the time. HOWEVER – it was very warm when we went in 2009, so be prepared to check the weather reports nearer the time. A coat, good pair of walking shoes/boots, possibly a hat/scarf/gloves or flipflops! A coat, good pair of walking shoes/boots, possibly a hat/scarf/gloves or flipflops! Evening Outfits? Evening Outfits? All toiletries including anything electrical – optional towels All toiletries including anything electrical – optional towels Cameras/I-Pod/Mobile phone – all at own risk Cameras/I-Pod/Mobile phone – all at own risk Remember an adapter plug Remember an adapter plug

MONEY The local currency is the Zloty The local currency is the Zloty The exchange rate is approximately 4.8 Zloty to the pound ( ) The exchange rate is approximately 4.8 Zloty to the pound ( ) All museums are paid for apart from the Jewish synagogue where you will be expected to pay approximately 5 Zlotys (just over £1) All museums are paid for apart from the Jewish synagogue where you will be expected to pay approximately 5 Zlotys (just over £1) You will need to buy lunch/snacks You will need to buy lunch/snacks You may wish to purchase some souvenirs in your free time in Krakow You may wish to purchase some souvenirs in your free time in Krakow If possible exchange your money in the UK If possible exchange your money in the UK Don’t bring silly amounts as your money is your responsibility Don’t bring silly amounts as your money is your responsibility

RULES For your own safety, ALWAYS follow staff instructions without question and listen to meeting places and times- you will be put into small groups for registration purposes only. For your own safety, ALWAYS follow staff instructions without question and listen to meeting places and times- you will be put into small groups for registration purposes only. During the day, walk around in small groups of 3-4 During the day, walk around in small groups of 3-4 Strictly NO purchase or use of alcohol, cigarettes or anything that you know staff won’t approve of Strictly NO purchase or use of alcohol, cigarettes or anything that you know staff won’t approve of Respect each other and your staff! Respect each other and your staff! Be nice to each other – and us! Be nice to each other – and us!

ABOVE all……….. LETS HAVE A FANTASTIC TIME!!!!