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The Lira Ensemble

The Board of Directors of the Lira Ensemble invites you to join

Lira's Highly Praised

Tour of Southern Poland

Departing Thursday, June 25 – Wednesday, July 8, 2009

featuring music, culture, history and lots of fun

Lira will show you the Poland of your dreams during this 13-day tour of
WARSAW * KRAKOW * CZESTOCHOWA * ZAKOPANE * CHOPIN’S BIRTHPLACE * WROCLAW * AND MORE

Tour package includes airfare, first class hotels, most meals, all sightseeing and transportation.

PLUS concerts, folklore, and many surprises you must experience to believe!

personally escorted by LUCYNA MIGALA
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/GENERAL MANAGER of the LIRA ENSEMBLE and an EXPERIENCED TOUR GUIDE

Tour information follows below and is also available by calling 773-508-7040.

THE NEW DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THE TOUR IS APRIL 24, 2009.

January 31, 2009

Dear Friend of the Lira Ensemble:

In the name of the Board of Directors of the Lira Ensemble, it is my pleasure to invite you to join Lira's tour of Poland, this year to Southern Poland. We plan to tour Southern Poland again next year and we plan to offer a Northern Poland tour in 2011.

As you may know, the Lira Ensemble is a not-for-profit organization and is the only professional performing arts company in the US specializing in Polish music, song, and dance. We have been organizing tours of Poland since 1993. Both my parents were travel agents specializing in Poland. They trained me, so I am a second generation Poland tour director.

Members of past tours have told me to tell you that Lira runs the absolutely best tours of Poland. We stress personal service. The tours are like a group of friends visiting Poland, because our tour attracts interesting, like-minded people - whom I am certain you will enjoy. We spotlight the arts, folk and high culture, and history. We are experts on Poland, so we show you all the attractions, but also go to places and do things unavailable to most tourists.

I try to explain why you should see what we are showing you. I lead discussions about Poland and Polish life. We sing on the bus, we learn a bit of the Polish language, sample all kinds of delicious Polish cuisine, attend concerts and shows. And we have lots of fun.

This a first class tour, organized by the best tour company in Poland, with a state-of-the-art tour bus and the finest hotels. Our tour price includes everything except four lunches and two dinners, so you will have an opportunity to choose your menu, or have a chance to diet, because Poles usually give us lots to eat – too good to leave on the plate.

As you know, the US dollar has fallen sharply in relation to the euro, and each year, prices go up in Poland as the country raises it standard of living to the level of the rest of the European Union. So, the price of our tour rises each year.

Our price is based on 21 people. If fewer register, we can still go, but the price will be higher. The taxes are terribly high, but they pay for airport and in-air security, which are so important today. The tax quote also includes a fuel surcharge. Since oil has come down in price recently, the tax has been coming down a bit. But I cannot predict what it will do in the future.

Lira tours are a great value because we do not print fancy, full-color brochures and our advertising is mostly word-of-mouth from family and friends. We put all your money into showing you a great time. Whatever is left, we use for our mission of bringing the best of Polish culture into American life. Since we are a charity, any excess income to us is considered a donation by you. After the tour when all bills are paid, you will receive a tax receipt showing what amount you can deduct, which is usually about 8% of the tour price.

If you have any questions, do call me at 773-508-7040 or 1-800-547-LIRA (1-800-547-5472).

I really love leading these tours of Poland, with my husband’s help. I hope you’ll be with us!

Sincerely,

Lucyna Migala, Artistic Director/General Manager - and Tour Director

CLICK HERE FOR THE DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY

The Lira Ensemble is a not-for-profit corporation of the state of Illinois and has received tax exempt status from the federal government at a 501(c)(3) charity. Donations to the Lira Ensemble are tax deductible as provided in the Federal Tax Code.