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Why you're safe with the holiday experts

DERTOUR is part of the DERTOUR GmbH group of Frankfurt - one of the world's leading tour operators . We also hold our own ATOL and are members of ABTA.

We've been creating perfect tailor-made holidays to the heart of Europe for 50 years. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing that has always remained the same is our total focus on serving you in the very best way that we can. This includes ensuring your satisfaction and security. It's why DERTOUR is fully licenced with our own ATOL and is also adheres to all the rules and principles of ABTA.

ATOL is a financial protection scheme for holidaymakers travelling on an air inclusive holiday, which is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority. This protects you from losing your money or from being stranded overseas in the very unlikely event that DERTOUR should go out of business. Our Air Travel Organiser's Licence (ATOL) number is ATOL 1839.

When you buy an ATOL protected air inclusive holiday* from us, you will receive a confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our ATOL.

* The air inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protected providing either the person who pays for the booking is present in the UK when the booking is made or the first leg of any flight or flights we arrange for you commences in the UK. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk

ABTA was created in 1950 by 22 leading travel companies. It now represents over 5,000 travel agencies and more than 900 tour operators, right across the British Isles. ABTA helps to maintain the highest standards of trading practice for the travel industry and its customers. The ABTA logo is a sign that you can expect choice, value and high levels of service from DERTOUR.

DERTOUR is also fully committed to always try to provide an alternative holiday or route in times of disruption that is out of our control, such as in the event of volcanic ash, disruption to air travel due to heavy snowfall or an airline strike grounding aircraft.

If you have any questions about our ABTA membership or the financial protection provided under our ATOL, please don't hesitate to call us on 020 7290 1104.

Dertour gives you ATOL protection with every flight

Katowice Travel Guide

Located in the heart of stunning Silesia on the banks of the river Rawa, Katowice is the largest city in this region, its historical importance generated by its status as Poland's main industrial centre. However, nowadays the metropolis is renowned for its rich cultural life with theatres, the Silesian Philharmonic, the Silesian Museum and the famous concert hall, the 'Spodek'. Interesting relics, impressive architecture dating from the 14^th and 16^th century with unique art nouveau objects, neo-baroque and Neo-Gothic buildings alongside modern infrastructure make this place a superb holiday destination in Eastern Europe. Katowice also provides several wonderful nature reserves, forests and woodlands as well as outstanding access to the beautiful Beskidy Mountains and other Silesian Cities which you can easily explore on foot or by bike.

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If you are up to some serious shopping, the best place to go is the extraordinary Silesia City Centre, with some great shops and smaller boutiques all located in one gigantic mall, displaying interesting and independent brands and enterprises.

Other than that, there are further opportunities to purchase some brilliant bargains, mostly to be found in the area north of the train station.

Ars Vivendi: This place is located directly on the great market square and is highly recommended by both locals and tourists. The grand pub has a lot on offer, from traditional hearty food to national drinks such as strong Polish beer and vodka.

City downtown: When you arrive in this area, you will be fascinated by some fine examples of International Style and Bauhaus inspired architecture, Art Nouveau and buildings dating from the Communist Era.

St. Michel Archangel: This complex of wooden churches in the Kosciuszko Park is worth a visit, as it is unique to the rest of the world and gives away some great information on the city's religious history, as it is the oldest church in the city, built in 1510.

Assumption of Mary Panewniki: Go and see this church and its adjacent cloister of the Franciscan brothers under the invocation of Ludvig the King.

There are numerous interesting museums throughout town, such as the Museum of History of Katowice, the Silesian Museum or the Archidiocesan Museum

Check out 'Mickiewicza', the marvelous market square in the middle of the pedestrian area and its surrounding cobblestoned streets, where you will also find a number of imposing historic monuments and buildings.

Nikiszowiec is the historical settlement of Katowice. Its cathedral is candidate to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Don't miss Katowice's landmark; the Silesian Insurgents Monument, which is known to be the country's largest and most enormous monument. It represents a delightful combination of architecture and sculptures, with a great deal of symbolism.

Parachute Tower Katowice: This 160 ft tall lattice parachute tower was built in 1937 for training parachute jumps. It was used in the first days of World War II.

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