DESTINATION POLAND IDEAS KRAKOW INCENTIVE May - October up to 100 people
Hello! This presentation will lead you through our offer for organisation of your event in Krakow. Our presentation consists of several chapters describing various elements of the entire program: Program Outline Hotel Suggestion Dining Local tours a la carte & incentive activities options This is a sample of incentive program and our general idea what the destination offer. With our in-depth knowledge of the field, our many years of experience we always do our best to find tailor-made solution to perfectly fit our client s needs. We are open to your suggestions and comments we re ready to work out the program based on your brief. We sincerely hope that you find our offer attractive and we will receive your feedback soon. Aga Faracik
KRAKOW MEANS MAGIC Krakow, on its side is a vibrant city that welcomes everyone. City has retained much of its splendour, there is a tranquillity here that can be overwhelming. And here lies one of the keys to the city's magic. It is the kind of place where every day you might stumble across something that you have not noticed before - a little baroque church, a hidden courtyard, or perhaps just one of the dozens of statues that observe us passing by from the city houses facades. Krakow is the city where everyone feels at home. And so will you! FLIGHT TIME 1h30 Frankfurt 2h20 London TIME ZONE GMT + 1 hour JUNE SEPTEMEBER 22 o C 19 o C
WHY KRAKOW IS SPECIAL? The most frequently visited city in Poland Walking distance city with a beautiful Old Town inscribed on the UNESCO List of a World Cultural Heritage Site European City of Culture in year 2000 Important centre of science and education Perfect flight connections in Europe Selection of high quality hotels More than 350 cafés, restaurants and pubs city which never sleep Historical and modern venues for events
OUTLINE PROGRAM TIME 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 06:30 10:00 Breakfast 10:00 12:30 Krakow Experience with Amber Chamber 06:30 10:00 Breakfast 10:00 13:00 Commie Tour in Nowa Huta 06:30 10:00 Breakfast Free time for leisure until 12:00 Check out Guests s arrival @ KRK Airport Meet & Greet with English speaking guide Transfer to your hotel Check in the rooms 18:00 19:00 Krakow Experience Orientation Walk 12:30 14:00 Lunch in the local restaurant 14:30 17:00 Krakow à la carte Krakow by segways Follow the river to Tyniec Kayaks in the city 13:00 14:30 Lunch in the local restaurant 14:30 17:30 Free time for own exploration of the city and shopping Airport transfers with our English Speaking guides 19:00 20:00 Appertif on the roof of Stary Hotel 20:00 22:30 Welcome asparagus dinner in the Pod Różą restaurant 19:30 22:00 Old Tram ride Street Food Party at Kazimierz 18:00 19:30 Private visit of the Wieliczka Salt Mine 20:00 22:30 Farewell dinner in the Mine Overnight in the hotel Overnight in the hotel Overnight in the hotel
ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION Hotel Stary Chain: Location: Likus Hotels city center - Old Town 50 m from Main Market Square Rooms: 89 Meeting facilities: 1 conference room A feast of opulence awaits inside one of Poland s top hotels. Occupying a former aristocratic residence many of the original details have been retained alongside chic touches such as a glass lift that zips guests to their rooms. Accommodation comes with sumptuous rooms filled with creature comforts and bathrooms fitted with Italian marble. A subterranean pool open to all can be found in the cellars, while perched on top of the hotel is a recommended albeit seasonal rooftop cafe and bar with views staring onto the main square. www.stary.hotel.com.pl
ACCOMMODATION Holiday Inn Location: city center - Old Town 300 m from Main Market Square Rooms: 237 Meeting facilities: 5 conference rooms The stylish and charming Hotel is situated in the very heart of the picturesque old centre of Krakow, only few minutes walk from the Main Market Square, Kazimierz Jewish Quarter, Wawel Castle. The hotel is a unique architectural blend of a 19th century palace encompassed by modern buildings. It houses 237 comfortable, air-conditioned rooms and suites, all with free wireless Internet access, large health club and top class conference facilities. www.hik.krakow.pl
INCENTIVES ACTIVITES
INCENTIVE IDEAS KRAKOW Amber Polish Treasure 5-30 people app. 2 h Amber is fossil tree resin, which is appreciated for its colour and beauty. Good quality amber is used for the manufacture of ornamental objects and jewellery. Amber has a very wide distribution, extending over a large part of northern Europe it s gemstone of Poland. Together with the artist designer we will organize exclusive workshops about production of unique amber jewellery connected with modern jewellery design. During the workshop each person will be invited to design his own jewellery project according to the personal taste in jewellery design and producer care.
INCENTIVE IDEAS KRAKOW Know the Commie Tour 20-150 people up to 4 hours We want to show you that apart from the hard times, people did enjoy life, had their everyday habits, fun, music, joy. We ll guide you through the remains of communist Nowa Huta making you get to know how it was. For our journey we will use old Polish almost antique vehicles from that time with courteous, dressed in style of 70-ties drivers. Some different activities, sometime very surprising wait in the different part of the district: Propaganda: making a perfect communist poster, Social networking: quizzes talking about the absurdity of the times, Education: visit in Old Cinema and see Propaganda Film, Leisure: packing a Polish Fiat 126p for holidays in Hungary for a 4 person family, Driving: do you know how to drive Maluch little fiat 126p? Try to pass your driving test Celebrating: every moment is important to be happy. Party can be organized quickly and everywhere, even on the hood of the car. Meet clever shop assistance who will take care of everything. At the end of our trip a lunch will be organized in the restaurant where exquisite dishes will be served to our guests.
INCENTIVE IDEAS KRAKOW Follow the river 1-100 people up to 3 hours Take comfortable and let s go to Tyniec that lies only 10 km from Krakow, town famous for a complex of Benedictine Abbey. Our ride is a time when you will have opportunity to admire the neighborhoods of Krakow. The route is easy, very picturesque and will put you in a very good mood. In the middle of our ride we have a stop for some drinks on lawn. Upon our arrival to Abbey we will be guided by the monks introducing them into the history of the monastery and presenting the highlights of it. After the visit we taste the delicacies home-made by Benedictine monks such as delicious cakes, preserves, cold cuts and meads. On the end of our visit the abbey s lunch will be served in the monastery and the monks will join us.
INCENTIVE IDEA Dłubina Canoeing Being in a kayak is like sitting on top of the water min 10max 50 3 hours A healthy mind in a healthy body a combination of active leisure with exploration of exciting places. Kayaking in Krakow is probably more enjoyable than anywhere else. Dłubnia flows through three districts of Nowa Huta (the eastern part of Krakow), to finally flow into the Vistula river. The most popular section is the one located directly next to the Nowa Huta Lagoon. During our canoeing rally you will have a chance to experience the closeness of nature, to be its integral part. The peace and quiet of the river, the sound of grass, trees and birds - all that will make you relax. The trail leads mainly through green areas, the Mogilski Forest and the forested areas of Nowa Huta.
A LA CARTE CITY TOURS
CITY TOURS Krakow Experience Old Town City Walk Duration: 1-3 hours This tour gives the best opportunity to get to know the rich history of Krakow and its most interesting monuments. Following the Royal Route we will start our visit by the Barbican and St. Florian s gate which were a part of the defense system of medieval Krakow and today are the only preserved remains of imposing city walls. A walk up Floriańska street will lead us to the very busy heart of Krakow, Main Market Square, dominated by the Cloth Hall and St. Mary s basilica, world famous for the masterpiece of gothic sculpture, the main altar made by Wit Stoss in XV century. After visiting the church we will proceed to the university district where we will admire the courtyard of the oldest part of the Jagiellonian University, the Collegium Maius. From here we will proceed to the Wawel Hill where from Krakow s castle complex overlooks the city.
CITY TOURS Wawel Royal Castle Duration: 2.5-3 hours From the year 1000, when the bishopric of Krakow was established, Wawel has been at the heart of Poland s history. Located here, the Royal Castle has been the seat of Poland s kings from the 11th to the early 17th century. Today this is one of the most visited places in Krakow each summer overrun by tourists attracted by rich collection of royal tapestries, tombs of kings buried in the cathedral and by mysterious dragon s cave lying at the foot of the hill. Accompanied by our guide you will visit the interiors of the Wawel Castle and the royal cathedral, highlighting all important historical details of this pearl of Renaissance architecture.
CITY TOURS Jewish Culture Vestige & Schindler Factory Duration: 2.5-3 hours Kazimierz was the historical centre of Jewish religious and social life. Built in the 14th century, Kazimierz offered the Western European Jews the shelter from the persecutions they had been suffering. The community thrived and expanded until the 1939, with the number of Jews reaching over 70, 000. Our tour takes you to all the spots worth visiting in this area. You will see the locations of Steven Spielberg s famous film The Schindler s List. Prepare to visit the Renaissance Old Synagogue, one of the oldest existing synagogues in Europe, the original Remuh and Tempel Synagogues as well as the old Jewish cementery. The new branch of the Historical Museum of the City of Kraków is located in the postindustrial Zabłocie district of Kraków, at the administrative building of the former factory of enamelled vessels known as Oskar Schindler s Deutsche Emailwarenfabrik (DEF) - the opportunity to see a new exhibition that is primarily a story about Kraków and its inhabitants, both Polish and Jewish, during World War II..
CITY TOURS Wieliczka Salt Mine Duration: 3 hours Wieliczka Salt Mine is a place where nature along with human beings created an extraordinary setting. It s an attraction on a world scale. Experience the magic of underground saline tunnels and chapels, charming underground lakes and crystal clean fresh air- it has to be seen, felt, touched Underground escapade changes into a time travel: we examine the traces of miner s work, feel the thrill of excitement when imagining their struggle with the elements, their passions and beliefs. The Mine is included in the First World List of Cultural and Natural Heritage by UNESCO and is recognized as a Monument of History of the Polish Nation. The Salt Mine in Wieliczka is visited by more than 1 million people a year. Notable visitors to this site have included Nicolaus Copernicus, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Fryderyk Chopin, Pope John Paul II, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and many others
CITY TOURS Auschwitz Museum Duration: app 6 hours 19 September 1940 - Someone is banging on the door: Get dressed and follow us! After two days I am in a freight carriage. The train is going slowly, the door opens, I see the inscription: Arbeit macht frei and a chimney. I suppose it is a factory. The commandeer leaves no doubts even to the naïve like myself: Look this is the crematory. The chimney is the only way to freedom recalls Polish professor Władysław Bartoszewski, a former prisoner of the camp. It is a site of terror which defies human description and understanding. Auschwitz was the biggest nazi concentration camp, the site of gradual destruction of prisoners and at the same time the biggest site of the genocide of the Jews. It is above all millions of human beings, among others the story of father Maximilian Kolbe, who sacrificed his life to save an inmate. After the World War II Auschwitz has become a symbol of genocide and of the Holocaust. In 1979 the site of the former concentration camp in Auschwitz was inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list.
WELCOME RECEPTION
KRAKOW RESTAURANT Pod Różą Restaurant location: Old Town capacity/rooms: 120 /1 The continental Restauracja Pod Różą serves international cuisine with an exquisite seasonally changed menu. Splendid sauces and meat as well as delicious desserts are the restaurant s specialties. In the prestigious Wine Spectator rating the restaurant s wine list was recognized as one of the richest in the world. Recommended by the Michelin Guide. www.podroza.hotel.com.pl
GALA DINNER
GALA DINNER VENUE Wieliczka Salt Mine Wieliczka Salt Mine is a place where nature along with human beings created an extraordinary setting. It s an attraction on a world scale. Experience the magic of underground saline tunnels and chapels, charming underground lakes and crystal clean fresh, it has to be seen, felt, touched Underground escapade changes into a time travel: we examine the traces of miner s work, feel the thrill of excitement when imagining their struggle with the elements, their passions and beliefs. The mine is included in the First World List of Cultural and Natural Heritage by UNESCO and is recognized as a Monument of History of the Polish Nation. The Salt Mine in Wieliczka is visited by more than 1 million people a year. Notable visitors to this site have included Nicolaus Copernicus, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Fryderyk Chopin, Pope John Paul II, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and many others HALUSZKA CHAMBER UP TO 120 PEOPLE An interesting, vault-like shape of the chamber and the magnificent walls carved in green rock salt 135 meters underground have been admired by numerous public figures. The Haluszka Chamber measures 24 x 10 m, and its floor area is of 240 m 2. Located away from the tourist trail, it is a perfect place to hold all kind of events up to 120 people. www.wieliczka-saltmine.com
ENTERTAIMENT Art Color Ballet Contemporary dance group with long term experience in dance combined with plastic imagination that let them create such an unusual experience of color, sound and movement. The base of the performance is the UV paint placed on the bodies of the dancers, playing with the special light, which brings out the magic of the paint. Performance of "red beads" refers to the culture and traditions of the region of Krakow.
ENTERTAINMENT Glass Duo Glass Harp Amazing, charming, unique & sophisticated music generated by touching the glass rims! The only glass music group in Poland, one of few professional ensembles worldwide, Glass Duo have brought their glass music to the stages of many renowned concert halls. By rejecting stereotypes to enrich the music world with sounds which are subtle, sophisticated and truly unique. They perform both solo concerts and concerts with additional musicians, with string quartets, various chamber ensembles, even symphony orchestras, including the Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra and Simfonia Varsovia. They have had several world premieres of musical works composed especially for them.
STREET FOOD PARTY DINNER
GALA DINNER VENUE Street Food Party The street party event allowing guests to chat, play, dance, eat, drink and generally have fun together. The wonderful and unique thing about a street party is that it allows people to get together on their own "society", get to know each other a little better in informal way. Our street party will take a part in the hall and small yard of the museum that will have a special set up. We will supply special equipment, decorations that make the place takes on a street party and an informal, cosy and pleasant ambiance: garden furniture, pop up canvas chairs, wooden boxes and spools, garden party table set up. Green plants will turn the area into more green street scenery. Food should be simple, fresh and easy. There will be a combination of professional company and slow food and street food suppliers. We will bring the local food trucks for your event to create an unique place with a high-end dining and our own regional favorites. Among the food trucks specialities youwill find local snacks and traditional food as great choice of burgers, prepared from high quality meat and vegetables and of course sweets and ice creams for a dessert.
STREET FOOD PARTY TRANSFER Old Town in Retro Tram 20-30 min ride around city centre
ENTERTAINMENT Krakow Street Band is a formation which becomes the city's new musical highlight for visitors from Poland and abroad. Nine professional musicians, each members of many different bands and projects, gather on sunny days to perform on Cracow's main square. Their performances burst with positive energy, and everyone can see that their main motivation is the joy of playing together In the annual survey of Poland most renowned blues magazine "Twój Blues" Kraków Street Band won "Discovery of the year" 2014 and "Band of the year" 2015. Music: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdbl51q0pnk www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmx3bzhyhrw
ENTERTAIMENT DJ Beat Łukasz Biega A crazy DJ s play with a MC and DJ convention, he dance, he sing, he dress up everything to cheer the audience and involve it in their play. Experienced and multi-talented DJ, animator and actor. Pop music freaks.
TRANSPORT & ASSISTANCE
TRANSPORT & ASSISTANCE During the event all logistics of the transfers is carefully prepared and managed with great attention on-site. We offer airport transfers, transfers to the meeting venues and social events. We appoint a transport manager who will make sure that the transfers are performed efficiently and on time. We re working with professional transfer providers that permits us the guarantee the highest quality of service. The fleet offers you highest comfort and safety. Most of our drivers are English Speaking. OUR FLEET The fleet was produced between 2012-2016: Coaches up to 49/53 pax > vehicles like Scania, Volvo, Mercedes Minibusses up to 12-22 pax > vehicles like Mercedes Sprinters Minivans up to 1 8 pax > vehicles like Mercedes Vito, Mercedes Viano Individual cars up to 2 3 pax > vehicles like Mercedes E, Mercedes S, BMW MEET & GREET AT THE AIRPORT In arrival hall, outside the restricted customs area, you will be met by our representative with logo boards, where they will greet you and will lead you to your mean of transportation. OUR ASSISTANCE STAFF Our friendly multilingual staff is to assist you during your stay in Poland. We guarantee the assistance at the airport, during all kind of transfers, for hospitality desk. Our staff will help you any time with any questions about our destination, about programme. And should you ever have problems you can always ask them for help.
MISCELLANEOUS
BUDGET from 550 Euro pp Based on 100 pax Including: accommodation airport transfers lunches welcome reception gala dinner local activities & tours our assistance QUOTATION FILE Integral part of our offer is always quotation as detailed cost breakdown that you can find in separated Excel file. The quotation permit you manage the services according to your budget. All rates are quoted in EURO. All costs are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect on the day when this offer is prepared. We reserves the right to change our rates in case of dangerous changes of exchange rates. Please note that we add all extras that appear during the event to main invoice + 10% DMC Poland handling fee. TERMS & CONDITIONS MODE PAYMENT We accept the payment by bank transfer or by credit card. Credit cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard and American Express. There is no service fee for processing Visa or MasterCard payments. However if you wish to pay for your booking with an American Express card, a service fee of 4% applies and will be added to the final invoice. PREPAYMENTS 25% of total value of the program is required until upon confirmation 75 % of total value of the program is required 30 days prior to arrival of the group/ commencement of the program CANCELLATIONS Cancellation Conditions will be confirmed upon confirmation following the T&C of all our suppliers.
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