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TOUR UPDATES - CROATIA & ITALY

Croatia Cruise - the room that became available is now filled. Thank you everyone that shared the opportunity and to those that inquired about joining us. We will be doing the cruise again in 2027 so please stay tuned if you are interested in joining us next summer.

Bella Italia - we have a couple of rooms available at the moment. This is a great opportunity to see Italy's iconic destinations including Venice, Verona, Bologna, Florence, Tuscany and Rome!
September 1-13, 2026
www.azorcan.net/italy

italy | Azorcan Azorcan Tours invites your to join our Bella Italia Tour to Verona, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano, Montepulciano and Rome with numerous included tours and events.

🚨 NOW SOLD OUT🚨

🇭🇷 CROATIA CRUISE 2026 🇭🇷

📅 August 20 – September 1, 2026
📍 Split • Dubrovnik • Zadar • Zagreb
🛳️ Man Deck – Cabin 12 Available

If you've been thinking about joining us, now is your chance to experience the stunning Croatian coastline, beautiful islands, crystal-clear waters, historic cities, and unforgettable memories with a great group of travelers.

✅ Island hopping along the Adriatic Coast
✅ Swimming in crystal-clear waters
✅ Exploring historic Croatian cities
✅ Enjoying local cuisine and culture
✅ Relaxed cruising on an 18 room yacht
✅ Bucket-list experiences every day

📍 More information: www.azorcan.net/cc2026

📧 Interested?
Contact Paul at [email protected] for details and to reserve your spot.
Don't miss this rare opportunity—this cabin won't stay available for long!
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cc2026 | Azorcan Azorcan Tours invites your to join our 3rd Crotaia Cruise including 7 nights cruising the Adriatic sea on a yacht with 18 rooms. Highlights include Split and Dubrovnik.

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🏒 2028 Finland World Juniors Launch Party

📍 Edmonton, Alberta
📅 Saturday Evening, December 12, 2026
🎟️ Exclusive to Priority List Members

Be the first to hear all the details as we officially launch our Finland 2028 World Juniors travel packages!

Can't make it to Edmonton? The event will be streamed live for all Priority List Members.

✅ Following the announcement, an exclusive Priority List registration window will open, giving members first access to reserve their spot.

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More details coming in November.

DAY 10 - ISU IMPERIAL EUROPE TOUR
KRAKOW - WIELICZKA SALT MINE – FOLKLORE SHOW

In the morning, we departed for the Wieliczka Salt Mine. The guided tour is a surreal experience exploring an underground world carved from salt, with winding tunnels, vast chambers, underground lakes, and elaborate sculptures deep beneath the earth. Highlights include the stunning Chapel of St. Kinga, where even the chandeliers are made of salt crystal, creating an atmosphere that feels both historic and otherworldly.

The mine dates back to the 13th century and was one of Poland’s most important economic resources for hundreds of years, producing salt continuously until 2007. Miners spent generations expanding the labyrinth by hand, turning parts of it into chapels and artworks, and today it stands as one of Poland’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

In the evening we went to the folklore evening at Skansen Smaków for our farewell dinner. It is designed as a full “Polish countryside feast” experience rather than just a stage performance. It takes place in a large wooden highlander-style inn near Kryspinów Lake, about 15 minutes outside central Kraków, with rustic interiors, long communal tables, live musicians, dancers in traditional costumes, and a very energetic dinner-party atmosphere.

DAY 9 - ISU IMPERIAL EUROPE TOUR
KRAKOW

Our group met outside the Kraków Barbican in the morning. The guide began by explaining how the Barbican and the old city walls protected Kraków hundreds of years ago. Once we walked through St. Florian’s Gate and into the Old Town, we walked on the cobblestone streets, passing colorful buildings, tiny cafés, and hidden courtyards. The guide mixed history with local stories, so it never felt too formal or overloaded with dates.

Reaching the Main Square was probably the moment that stood out most for all of us. The square is huge, and seeing the Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Basilica up close was impressive. Horse carriages moved through the square while people sat outside cafés and walked between the market stalls, which gave the whole area a lively atmosphere. We also stopped to listen to the trumpet call from the church tower, which was one of the highlights of the walk.

The walk toward Wawel was quieter. We passed buildings belonging to Jagiellonian University and heard stories about students, kings, famous people, and enjoyed a stop at an underground university café. Then we learned about Pope John Paul II, who was closely tied to Kraków, where he served as Archbishop before becoming pope in 1978. Sites like Wawel Cathedral and the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy reflect his lasting influence on the city.

Walking around Wawel Royal Castle was one of the best parts of the tour. The castle courtyards were surprisingly calm compared to the busy Old Town, and the guide explained how Polish kings once lived there and why the site is still so important today. We spent some time around Wawel Cathedral hearing stories about royal coronations and burials, and from the ramparts we could see the famous dragon statue down by the river.

DAY 8 - ISU IMPERIAL EUROPE TOUR
KRAKOW - OSCAR SCHINDELRS FACTORY

In the evening, we visited Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory to learn about life in Kraków during the N**i occupation of Poland in World War II. Walking through the museum was a deeply moving experience. The exhibits recreated the atmosphere of the city under German control, showing how everyday life changed almost overnight as fear, discrimination, and violence spread through the community. Photographs, personal stories, and preserved artifacts helped us understand the suffering endured by Jewish families and other residents during this dark period in history.

We also learned about Oskar Schindler, the German businessman who used his factory and personal influence to protect more than a thousand Jewish workers from persecution and death. Despite being a member of the N**i Party at first, Schindler gradually became determined to save as many lives as possible, risking his fortune and his own safety to shield his workers from concentration camps. Hearing the individual stories of survival made the experience especially emotional and unforgettable.
The museum did more than present historical facts — it gave us a powerful sense of the resilience, courage, and humanity that persisted even during one of history’s darkest chapters. Leaving the factory, we carried with us a much deeper understanding of the impact the war had on Kraków and a renewed appreciation for the importance of remembering these stories so they are never forgotten.

DAY 8 - ISU IMPERIAL EUROPE TOUR
AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU

We departed Ostrava in the morning and journeyed toward Krakow, where we would spend the final three days of our tour. Along the way, we visited the deeply moving The Holocaust memorial site of Auschwitz I, where we joined an expert local guide for a powerful and thought-provoking tour. Walking through the preserved grounds, exhibitions, and prison blocks offered a sobering insight into the experiences of those imprisoned there during World War II.

Following the visit, we continued to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the vast extermination and concentration camp that became one of the most significant symbols of the atrocities committed during the war. As we explored the remains of the camp, including the railway tracks, barracks, and memorials, our guide provided historical context and personal stories that helped bring the scale and human impact of these events into perspective. The visit was a deeply reflective experience and an important opportunity to learn about one of history’s darkest chapters while paying respect to its victims.