OCTOBER 9-20, 2018 POLAND THEN & NOW TRAVEL

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1 OCTOBER 9-20, 2018 POLAND TRAVEL THEN & NOW

2 Welcome to Newsweek Travel, excursions and special events that will journalists take you to where news is being made, and introduce you to the people shaping our world. For over 80 years Newsweek has provided high-quality journalism and sharp analysis with an international outlook. Now our reporters, editors and photographers will be sharing their knowledge and connections to give you a unique insight into some of the world s most exciting places. Join an immersive, 10-day experience in Poland, one of Europe s biggest economic success stories and the sixth-largest market in the European Union. Its capital city, Warsaw, is undergoing a cultural renaissance, while Kraków and Wroclaw (formerly Breslau) have been restored to their pre- World War II glory and are brimming with energy and commerce. panel on Poland s business climate before continuing to Kraków to discuss the current boom in outsourcing and subcontracting. Through it all, we ll experience Poland s rich culture through traditional cuisine, art, architecture and music. The trip concludes in Wroclaw, where we will meet with both up-and-coming and established entrepreneurs to learn how the city became a hotbed of internet-based companies. We re excited about this new venture for Newsweek and hope you ll join us as we explore, together, our rapidly changing world. Our tour begins in Gdańsk, cradle of Lech Walesa s Solidarity movement and a short distance from Westerplatte, the site where World War II began in In Warsaw, attend a briefing at the U.S. Embassy and a Bob Roe Editor-in-Chief TRAVEL

3 TRIP HIGHLIGHTS A LESSON IN HISTORY VISIT THE SITE WHERE WORLD WAR II BEGAN A DIVERSE HERITAGE THE PRIDE OF POLAND MUSICAL MASTERPIECES A NATION ON THE RISE DISCOVER THE RICH JEWISH ROOTS AND CULTURE IN WARSAW AND KRAKÓW ENJOY A PRIVATE PIANO RECITAL OF WORKS BY POLAND S GREATEST COMPOSER, FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN SEE THE VEIT STOSS ALTARPIECE IN KRAKÓW, THE LARGEST GOTHIC ALTARPIECE IN THE WORLD IN WARSAW, ATTEND A BRIEFING AT THE U.S. EMBASSY AND A JOURNALISTS PANEL DISCUSSING POLAND S BUSINESS CLIMATE

4 YOUR ITINERARY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10: GDANSK, POLAND Arrive in Gdańsk and transfer to our hotel for check-in. The Tricity, composed of Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot, which we ll explore in the coming days, is one of the country s biggest industrial, academic, and cultural centers. The largest of the three cities is Gdańsk. In the afternoon visit the Old Town with its historic buildings and take in the atmosphere of this port city, a former member of the Hanseatic League. After a lecture on Communist and post-communist Poland, enjoy our welcome dinner at a local restaurant. D THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11: GDANSK This morning travel by ferry to the Westerplatte Peninsula on the Baltic, where the Second World War began on September 1, 1939, and visit the War Memorial. Then drive to Gdynia, stopping en route to see the Oliwa district with it s impressive cathedral and famed Baroque organs. Admire historic ships moored alongside the wharf. An economist will talk about Gdynia s regeneration efforts, access to education, and how the shipyard workers contributed to this success FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12: GDANSK A private before-hours tour at the Museum of the Second World War provides background on Poland s history during that dark time. Continue on a visit to the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork a superb example of medieval defense architecture. Learn about Poland s Slavic ancestry, Christianization, and feudal system in the context of this UNESCO World Heritage Site., D TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9: DEPARTURE Depart for Gdańsk, Poland, on an overnight flight via Munich. with the Solidarity movement or Solidarność under the leadership of Lech Walesa. Following lunch continue to Sopot, the fashionable seaside resort where you can see the oldest and longest wooden pier in Europe. Return to Gdańsk for an evening at leisure in this fascinating city. POLAND: THEN & NOW OCTOBER 9-20, 2018 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13: GDANSK / WARSAW Drive to Warsaw with a stop for lunch in Toruń, the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus and one of the most magnificent cities in Poland. Its Old Town has been included on UNESCO s list for its impressive 13th-century Town Hall, superb churches, and historic streets. Arrive in Warsaw and check in at hotel Raffles Europejski. In the late afternoon take a walking tour through the Old Town reduced to rubble in World War II and now gloriously restored. Dinner is at a local restaurant., D

5 YOUR ITINERARY (cont.) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14: WARSAW A lecture on Poland s current politics precedes a briefing at the U.S. Embassy (pending confirmation). Following lunch, depart on an architectural tour and view the ornate Palace of Culture and Science, built by Stalin. Pass by Castle Square en route to Lazienki Park and Palace, summer residence of the last King of Poland. At the Saxon Gardens, modeled on the gardens at Versailles, view the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the only surviving part of the Saxon Palace. Then embark on a musical journey through the compositions of Frédéric Chopin, at an afternoon piano recital. MONDAY, OCTOBER 15: WARSAW Gather this morning for a panel discussion on business environment and investment climate versus main trends in the global economy, joined by Newsweek journalists. After lunch, a moving exploration of Warsaw s Jewish history takes us to the former Warsaw Ghetto, where bullet holes from the Nazi liquidation still mark the walls, and to the Museum of the History of Polish Jews, where we will meet with the director. Then visit the Nozyk Synagogue (the only surviving prewar synagogue), and the poignant Jewish cemetery. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16: WARSAW / KRAKÓW Depart by train for Kraków. On arrival, visit UNESCO-listed Wawel Castle, one of the greatest Renaissance palaces north of the Alps. Following check in at our hotel in the Old Town, see the nearby medieval market square and visit the impressive Gothic church. At St. Mary s Basilica, marvel at the elaborate wooden altarpiece carved by Veit Stoss, considered the greatest masterpiece of Gothic art in Poland., D WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17: KRAKÓW This morning tour the campus of Jagiellonian University, founded in See the 15th-century Collegium Maius and St. Anne s Church, a major work of Polish Baroque architecture. Continue to the National Museum, now home to Leonardo da Vinci s rarely seen Lady with an Ermine. After lunch the afternoon is at leisure. Those who wish to further examine the consequences of the Holocaust may join an optional visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18: KRAKÓW / WROCLAW At a morning lecture discuss Poland s declining industries, and the boom of outsourcing, off-shoring, and subcontracting. Also learn how Wroclaw (formerly Breslau) in the Silesian region became home to Poland s largest concentration of internet-based firms. Enjoy a wine tasting and a picnic lunch at a vineyard, then continue to Wroclaw and check in to our hotel. A brief walking tour is followed by dinner at a local restaurant., D FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19: WROCLAW Today we focus on Wroclaw as well as the city s historic center. See the Rynek (market square), restored to its prewar splendor; the magnificent Gothic Town Hall; and 14th-century St. Elizabeth s Church, boasting lovely vistas from its tower. Continue to the Salt Market (Plac Solny), with its colorful Renaissance and Baroque houses, and Wroclaw University s spectacular Leopoldina Hall. Cross the Odra River to explore Ostrów Tumski (Cathedral Island), the oldest part of the city. After lunch meet some of the city s current entrepreneurs and students of the The Lower Silesian Academic Incubator of Entrepreneurship (DAIP), a joint venture of Wroclaw Technology Park (WTP) and three universities, and hear their stories of success. Gather in the evening for our farewell dinner., D. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20: WROCLAW / DEPARTURE Transfer to the airport this morning for the flight home. B The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of Newsweek and Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms and conditions at

6 PROGRAM RATES $11,099 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $13,199 SINGLE RATE HOTELS GDANSK: RADISSON BLUE HOTEL WARSAW: RAFFLES EUROPEJSKI WARSAW KRAKÓW: UNICUS PALACE WROCLAW: SOFITEL WROCLAW RATES INCLUDE Ten nights accommodations as per itinerary Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, R= Reception, D= Dinner). Bottled water and coffee/ tea with all meals, thoughtfully selected wines and beers at welcome and farewell dinners Enrichment program of lectures and talks Escorted sightseeing, transportation and entrance fees for all included visits Airport/hotel group transfers for those on suggested flights Gratuities to local guides and drivers Taxes, service charges, and porterage NOT INCLUDED IN RATES International airfare; passport fees; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages other than as noted in inclusions; personal items and expenses; airport transfers other than for those on suggested flights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; trip insurance; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. OUR TOUR OPERATOR ARRANGEMENTS ABROAD Since 1977, Arrangements Abroad has been a leader in educational travel, offering an insider s look at destinations from Abu Simbel to Zurich. Drawing on its rich resources of journalists, professors, diplomats, museum directors, and other experts, Arrangements Abroad has taken thousands of travelers on customdesigned, intellectually engaging, and logistically elegant journeys around the globe, to share unexpected adventures and one-of-a-kind experiences. RATES & ACCOMMODATIONS

7 RESERVATION FORM POLAND: THEN & NOW October 9-20, 2018 To reserve a place, please contact Newsweek Travel by phone: You can also contact Arrangements Abroad by phone: or ; fax to: ; or complete and return this form with your deposit of $1,000 per person (of which $500 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd floor, New York, NY Name(s) in full as on passport(s). Please print. Address City State Zip Telephone (home) (business) ACCOMMODATIONS Room preference p One bed p Two beds p Single I wish to share a room with FORM OF PAYMENT p Enclosed is my check (payable to Arrangements Abroad) p Debit card p Credit card Name on debit/credit card Debit/credit card number 3- or 4-digit security code Expiration date I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program (see to review or call for a copy). I/We agree to full payment 120 days prior to departure. Each participant must sign below. Signature (required) Date Signature (required) Date TRAVEL