Private tour in Krakow Christopher S
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Welcome to Poland and Central Europe ! My name is Christopher (Krzysztof in Polish) and I am 42 years old. I am PhD with historical, geographical and philosophical background, and for last 18 years I have been private guide all around Krakow region, Poland and Central Europe. I am speaker, lecturer and author of books, for example of easy-to-read joyful essays about Poland and Polishness "100 Moments Poland. A Virtual Travel Guide". I recommend you by heart to take a look at it and I will be honored. I operate in Poland, but also as a manager and director of tours operating all from A to Z, in here and other regions across Europe, Asia, Africa and America. As Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Sciences and Philosophy occasionally I give public speeches and lectures teaching on history, geography, guiding, and values that we meet and experience within. I have guided and met many VIPs, politicians, diplomats, professors, Hollywood stars, CEOs of global companies, artists . . and I will be happy to meet you as well - because all of us, without exception - are VIPs, worth getting to know each other and the world, and introduce dialogue, through travel and tourism, into it. This world has always been my passion, it's history and geography, society and philosophy, with travel phenomenon in its core. Shortly speaking. :) Welcome to city of Krakow and its unusual region with plenty of very important and interesting places situated nearby. I will show You here what is most interesting, valuable, beautiful and famous (5 sites on UNESCO Heritage List) but also less known places that are left often aside. I can be Your guide in the city of Krakow, to Auschwitz, Salt Mines, in Zakopane and Tatra Mountains, along John Paul II route including his hometown, to Czestochowa famous for its Black Madonna icon, to Ojcowski National Park with Eagles Nests and to other cities in Poland like Warsaw, Wroclaw, Lodz, Gdansk, Poznan, Torun, Zamosc, Katowice as well as to Slovakia, Hungary, Ukraine, Czech Republic or Germany and Lithuania mentioning only the most popular destinations. Culture, History, Nature, Society, Religion, Daily Life, Traditions, Activity, Relax or Family Search are only some of ascpects of tours possible with me. And of course You will choose and You can suggest whatever is needed by You from these and other aspects to have fruitful time with me as Your private guide. As an experienced private guide and PhD I will put my engagement, knowledge, friendship and quite good intuition I guess into our time together. As well as the smile :) I know a lot of places, people and stories so let me share it with You and feel free to ask and talk what You need to. All areas to be visited may always be tailored to suit your particular interests and timeframes - I can suggest a lot of things and You will decide. Flexibility. Krakow, Poland and Central Europe is unique part of the world and with unusual charm. Often visitors return here so I'm looking forward to hear from You as well. my best regards and greetings Christopher Doctor of Philosophy (History, Culture, Geography, Travel & Tourism Sciences) Speaker and Author Tour Leader/Guide License no. 247/10 Transportation License no. 20/2017 (00001/TO/17) Driving License Pedagogue/Tutor License Climbing Course Poetry Competition Winner
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This tour offers experiencing beautiful landscapes and nature combined with history, architecture and culture just 30 minutes drive from Krakow. We go there often even just to enjoy free afternoon. I would like then to invite you to this tour and see this most scenic area so near to Krakow. You will feel charmed, relaxed and in the same time you will discover important part of Polish history. Ojcowski NP is situated 30 km north of Krakow in valley of river Pradnik surrounded by beautiful woods, rocks & caves. And with amazing Eagles Nests Castles. In XIV century there was important trade route from Krakow to the west therefore Gothic castles were built on the rocks to protect it. They are called Eagles' Nests due to their location on tops of the rocks. In XIX Century, under Russian occupation, there was a health resort. Therefore beautiful wooden spa buildings, water mills and chapel on the water can be found there too.
After a half day tour to the Salt Mines with Christopher, we drove to Ojcowski National Park to explore the area, including Chapel on the Water and a walk through the village. Even though it was a rainy day, he made the tour so interesting & enjoyable. We are so impressed with his knowledge which he was so eager to share with us. I strongly recommend singles, couples, and families to consider booking with Christopher for your next tour. You will be so happy you did!
Christopher is an excellent tour guide. He is so knowledgeable about the entire history of Poland and the war years. My husband and I traveled to Poland wanting to understand the history as well as to gain an understanding of the Polish people. Christopher had so much information to share. We had Christopher for three other tours for a total of four days. We liked how he synthesized each day, refreshing us on information from previous days, and expanding on our understanding. Highly recommend.
After a very hectic week, I was delighted to have a tour of Eagle's Nest at the National Park which was restful and informative. Christopher was an excellent guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and provided a very informative tour. I regret I only had one day in Krakow. I hope to return one day to enjoy the city and surrounding areas more fully. I will definitely ask Christopher to be my guide. I highly recommend him for your tours.
We booked 2 days with Christopher during a recent trip to Krakow. He was both informative and pleasant. We learned a lot about Poland and its history from him and thoroughly enjoyed our tours. We found Christopher to be very prompt in picking us up and flexible about our itinerary. The trip to the Eagles News Castles was fascinating and very beautiful as was the great walk past an old Russian health spa and to a small, traditional village.
Chris was very knowledgeable and happy to talk about general interest things with our group. He made good recommendations with regard to restaurants and other sites to see.
Tour usually includes: - meeting at the location set by You in or near Krakow (hotel, airport, . . . ), - drive 30 km north to Ojcowski National Park and visit to Pieskowa Skala Castle (one of "Eagles Nests" Castles) which is pearl of gothic-renessaince architecture in Poland (if You like You may visit also interiors with exhibition of e. g. Polish paintings), - photo stop at Hercules Club (28m high lonely rock) with castle at the back, - drive to Chapel on the Water created by Polish under Russia occupation from one of wooden spa buildings, - nice walk in Ojcow Village with ruins of another gothic castle (another "Eagles' Nest"), with XIXc Resort Park, with wooden houses and spa buildings, - panoramic view on the beautiful valley of river Pradnik with woods and 25m high limestone rocks around, - travel back with the other road and finish in the place set by You in or near Krakow (hotel, airport, . . . ). On request other places or events You wish to have may be of course arranged. You are welcomed!
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Mercedes V Class - the most luxurious & elegant VIP 7-seater, black & extra long. In some cases by the other very comfortable van. If You are 7 or more people on earlier request You will be taken by the biggest possible comfortable van or minibus/coach for some additional cost. Please message me then to get Customized Tour link and appropriate price.
Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, 30, Poland
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