41 Poland & Slovakia To book call 0845 863 9616or visit www. exodus. co. uk Walking in the Slovakian Tatras Excellent walking in the spectacular Tatra Mountains plus time in Krakow 8 days flight inc. from£ 779 Poland & Slovakia| Grade B/ C The scenery in Central Europe changes rapidly from expansive plains to dense forests and jagged peaks. There is a great diversity of people, culture and architecture throughout. The High Tatras, part of the Carpathian Range, is a group of rugged granite mountains forming the border between Poland and Slovakia. There is a sophisticated network of footpaths in a well- managed national park where we enjoy five daywalks. The stunning Polish city of Krakow contrasts perfectly with the mountains and is a great place to explore on foot in order to soak up the atmosphere. There are a huge number of famous sites that are worth visiting, including the old city, Mariacki Church, central Market Square and the Wawel Castle. POLAND SLOVAKIA HighTatras from/ to Krakow Stary Smokovec Rysy Slavkovsky KoprovskyStit walking area Trip Details Trip Code: TVP Duration: 8 days from London - normally Sun to Sun. Land only 8 days - start Krakow day 1, end Krakow day 8. Profile: 5 days walking ( all optional). Altitude average 1500m. Group: min. 7, max. 16, plus leader. Min. age 16. Accommodation: 1 night hotel, 6 nights pension. Food: all breakfasts, 4 picnic lunches and 4 evening meals included. Itinerary: Day 1Fly to Krakow; transfer to Stary Smokovec in the Slovakian High Tatras. 2Dramatic walk to Teryho Chata mountain hut. On the way we visit the oldest mountain cottage in the Tatras and the Studeny Potok waterfalls. 3Walk to Plesnevic Chata through the Valley of the Seven Springs, on to Chata pri Zelenom by the Green Lake. 4Walk to the beautiful lake of Skalnate Pleso. We will visit the Skalnata Chata Cottage, famous for its traditional mountain porters. 5Walk to Zbojnicka Chata Cottage, formerly a gamekeepers abode. 6Climb Slavkovsky Stit Peak at 2452m. The route is long but technically simple and rewards us with one of the most stunning views in the Tatras. 7Morning transfer to the beautiful city of Krakow; city tour and free time to explore the old town and market square. 8Fly to London. Dates & Prices: are correct at time of publication ( see page 2); prices are £ Sterling per person. 2010 FlightLand StartEndinc. only FlightLand StartEndinc. only 11 Jul18 Jul779669 25 Jul01 Aug779669 08 Aug15 Aug779669 22 Aug29 Aug779669 05 Sep12 Sep779669 . Optional single supplement £ 200 . Insurance £ 26

42 Poland & Slovakia Niedzica Castle For Trip Notes and up- to- date availability visit www. exodus. co. uk Polish Peaks & Villages Discover the natural and cultural beauty of this little- known corner of Poland 8 days flight inc. from£ 679 Poland & Slovakia| Grade B This great value trip explores the fascinating but lesser- known Beskidy and Pieniny mountain ranges that border Slovakia and Poland. We visit charming villages and historic monasteries that give an insightful look into the history of local communities. Life here is framed by impressive high altitude passes and national parks which offer a great variety of walking. We stay in different locations during the week to allow us to explore more thoroughly the region, and include a visit to Zakopane, dubbed the capital of the Tatras, not forgetting a visit to Krakow, Poland's stunning second city. Trip Details Trip Code: TVK Duration: 8 days from London - normally Sat to Sat. Land only 8 days - start Krynica day 1, end Krakow day 8. Profile: 5 days point- to- point trekking with light backpacking. Altitude maximum 1182m, average 750m. Group: min 6, max 16 plus leader. Min. age 16. Accommodation: 3 nights hotel, 4 nights pension. Food: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners. Itinerary: Day 1Fly to Krakow, transfer to Krynica. 2Cable car ride up Jawrozyna Krynicka ( 1114m) and walk to Muszyna and Powroznik. 3To Rytro, trek along mountain ridge to Jaworki, taking in the summit of Wielki Rogacz ( 1182m). 4Cross the Homole Ravine on Slovakian border, visit 14th century monastery ( entry payable locally); traditional rafting at Dunajec. 5Trek Pieniny National Park, visit Niedzica castle ( entry payable locally); steep climb to Sokolica ( 747m) for great views. Drive to Zakopane. 6Railway to peak of Gubalowka ( 1126m); trek across ridge and descend Dzianisz. 7Transfer to Krakow, free day to explore. 8Fly to London. Dates & Prices: are correct at time of publication ( see page 2); prices are £ Sterling per person. 2010 FlightLand StartEndinc. o nly FlightLand StartEndinc. only 17 Jul24 Jul689579 31 Jul07 Aug699579 21 Aug28 Aug699579 04 Sep11 Sep689579 11 Sep18 Sep679579 . Optional single supplement £ 90 . Insurance £ 26 Jaworki