Pre-registration for Savor Poland: Old Towns, Local Flavors & Highland Traditions (Option 1)


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ClassGraphic Join chef John Korycki and travel specialist / anthropologist Dr. Christa Abdul-Karim for an exclusive food and culture journey through Poland in May 2027. Experience the country’s rich heritage from the Baltic Coast to the Tatra Mountains—wandering historic medieval cities, vibrant market squares, and lush spring landscapes. Savor centuries of gastronomic traditions, from hands-on pierogi workshops to regional feasts, artisan delicacies, and local spirits. Immerse yourself in the heartwarming hospitality, lively folklore, and unforgettable flavors of this Central European gem.

Price $8,495 per person (private room/solo supplement $1,000)

May 12-26, 2027

Terms and Conditions - please note you must read and sign these terms and conditions before you will be considered registered for the tour.

Special Notice:
Pre-registration means that you have reserved your seat. Full registration will be confirmed by an email from Dr. Christa Abdul-Karim within 48 hours of your pre-registration.

Extended Education & Training also reserves the right to refuse to register any individual or to require any participant to withdraw from an activity at any time when such action is determined by the Extended Education & Training staff to be in the best interests of the health, safety, or general welfare of the entire group or the participant.

What is included:
  • Round trip airfare
  • All local transportation
  • Daily breakfast
  • 2 lunches, 5 dinners, 5 culinary workshops
  • 13 nights of high-quality hotels
  • All site visits and entrance fees
  • Multilingual guides
  • Informational sessions
Trip Highlights:  
Authentic Culinary Immersion
Immerse yourself in Poland's gastronomic heritage through hands-on workshops and regional feasts. Bake traditional gingerbread using historic recipes in medieval Torun, master hand-shaping authentic Polish pierogi in Kraków, and savor hearty specialties throughout your journey. It is an interactive adventure crafted to connect you directly with local traditions.

Highland Folklore & Traditions
Discover the unique cultural heritage and stunning landscapes of the Tatra Mountains in Zakopane. Enjoy an energetic highlander dinner with live Góral folk music, ride a funicular up Mount Gubalówka for panoramic views, and visit a traditional shepherd’s hut to make smoked sheep's milk cheese (Oscypek) firsthand.

Unforgettable Scenic Cruises
Experience Poland’s landscapes and historic waterways from spectacular vantage points. Begin your trip with a scenic welcome dinner cruise along Gdansk’s Motlawa River, then later navigate through Pieniny National Park on traditional wooden rafts, gliding beneath the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Dunajec River Gorge.

UNESCO Heritage & Historic Wonders
Journey through centuries of history across Poland's most magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Stroll through medieval Torun, admire Warsaw’s beautifully reconstructed Old Town, explore Kraków’s grand Market Square and Wawel Castle, and descend into the remarkable Wieliczka Salt Mine to view chapels carved entirely from rock salt.

Payment Deadlines:
$100 deposit when registering
$1,679 by December 1, 2026
$1,679 by January 5, 2027
$1,679 by February 1, 2027
$1,679 by March 1, 2026
$1,679 by April 1, 2026

Refunds:
Cancellations must be made by calling Christa Abdul-Karim at 231-995-1701
Air penalties are not part of the percentages below and vary based on the airline policy at the time of ticket issue.

150+ Days Prior: Full refund minus the $100 per person deposit
150-121 Days Prior: Refund will be 80% of tour
120-91 Days Prior: Refund will be 60% of tour
90-61 Days Prior: Refund will be 40% of tour cost
60-46 Day Prior: Refund will be 25% of tour cost
45-0 Days Prior: No refund

*Please note that much of the communication about the trip before departure is done via email so participation in the India tour requires access to the internet for email and communication.
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Instructor
Christa Abdul-Karim 

Start Date:upon registration

Cost:  $100.00

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Pre-registration for Savor Poland: Old Towns, Local Flavors & Highland Traditions (Option 2)

ID: 7031

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Instructor
Christa Abdul-Karim


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