Castles of the Teutonic Knights: August 14th-21st 2010

 

A CSG Study Tour led by Dr. Robert Bubczyk of Marie Curie University, Lublin.

 

DAY one: Sat 14/8/10

Participants to make their own way to GDAÑSK AIRPORT [This year there is a Ryanair flight from Stansted arriving 14.04 and a flight from Dublin arriving 18.35] The airport is not far outside the city.

Overnight:  Hotel Gdansk, a converted warehouse by the yacht marina in the heart of the old port (www.HotelGdansk.com.pl). There are many reasonably-priced restaurants within easy walking distance of the hotel.

 

DAY two: Sun 15/8/10

Coach tour from Gdansk to include Gniew (Mewe), Grudziadz (Graudenz), Pelplin

Overnight: Hotel Gdansk

 

DAY three: Mon 16/8/10

AM: Free time to explore Gdansk

PM: Coach transfer Gdansk to Torun with visits en route: Swiecie (Schwetz), Chelmno (Kulm)

Overnight with dinner in Torun: Hotel Retman, which is situated in the centre of the old town, near Nicholas Copernicus’ house (www.hotelretman.pl)

 

DAY four: Tues 17/8/10

AM: Torun Castle

PM: Coach trip to Golub-Dobrzyn (Gollub), Redzyn Chelminski (Reden)

Overnight with dinner: Hotel Retman, Torun

 

DAY five: Weds 18/8/10

Coach transfer north to Malbork: visit en route to Szymbark (Schonberg) 

Overnight with dinner in Malbork: Hotel Zamek, situated in the castle bailey (www.hotel-zamek.e-tur.com.pl)

 

DAY six: Thurs 19/8/10

Whole day in Malbork: town defences and Malbork Castle - guided tour (compulsory) of interior followed by free time inside (cafes available)

Overnight with dinner: Hotel Zamek, Malbork

 

DAY seven: Fri 20/8/010

Day trip by coach to the Baltic coast:  Frombork and Kwidzyn (Marienwerder)

Overnight with dinner: Hotel Zamek, Malbork

 

DAY eight: Sat 21/8/10

Coach transfer to Gdansk for flights home

 

Cost: £795 sharing a room or £955 for single occupation

Includes: en-suite accommodation either single occupation or sharing a double or twin-bedded room: 2 nights in Gdansk (B&B only); 2 nights in Torun (DB&B); 3 nights in Malbork (DB&B): coach transport as indicated: entrances: guiding and tuition.

 

NB. Accommodation is limited and demand might be quite high, so if you would like to take part please send your application (using the form below) as soon as you are able.

If you have any questions, please contact Pamela Marshall on 01522-792780 or email Secretary@castlestudiesgroup.org.uk

 

                   

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