Poland And Czech

Poland is renowned for its history, resilient spirit, and rich cultural heritage. Famous Krakow landmarks include the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Auschwitz-Birkenau, and its stunning Old Town in addition to nearby natural treasures like the Tatra Mountains and Białowieża Forest. Polish culture is deeply rooted in strong family values, Catholicism, and a rich history. Its culture emphasizes hospitality, tradition, and community though modern urban life brings more liberal trends.  It’s also famous for hearty, traditional food including pierogi (dumplings), kielbasa (sausage), bigos (stew), and zapiekanki.

The capital of the Czech Republic, Prague is the best-preserved Baroque city in Central Europe earning it the nickname the Golden City of a Hundred Spires. It’s UNESCO World Heritage sites include Prague Castle, the statue-lined Charles and its beautifully preserved Old Town containing baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock.

Beyond all their history, they also play baseball in Krakow and Prague, which is what we’ll be doing this July!

Sound interesting? Then here's your chance! Plans have been finalized for our baseball road trip to Poland and the Czech Republic, so now is the time to gear up if you wish to join us. Offering extensive sightseeing and baseball camaraderie, we are now signing up players for this exciting trip, so don't miss out.

   Interested in joining us? Well, the requirements are simple.  First, the ability and desire to play baseball in a unique international setting.  Second, an interest in international goodwill and sportsmanship (e.g. if you swing the bat at the ump after a called strike three, please try fantasy baseball).  Third, an adventurous spirit willing to venture forth into the historic and picturesque lands of old Europe.

What’s involved in this once in a lifetime opportunity? First, you will depart America on July 10th and arrive in Krakow the next day where you'll transfer by cab to our downtown hotel lodgings offering rooms with en suite bathrooms, a restaurant/bar with evening entertainment, and Wi-Fi. After a night of rest, we will begin our baseball exploits playing games against local Polish baseball teams.    After a two game set and extensive sightseeing in Krakow, we will head off for two more games and sightseeing in historic Prague.

By now you are probably asking yourself how you could be so lucky to have the opportunity of a lifetime and play baseball in Poland and the Czech Republic? Well, it’s time to come back to earth as every dream has its price, but this one’s reasonable. Though extensive in historical sightseeing and baseball comradery, we have been able to organize a reasonably priced baseball road trip in the height of summer. The cost for each player in a double room is $2895 and the cost for a tourist in a double room is $2795.  Single rooms are $3855 for a player and $3755 for a tourist.   Final payment is due April 15th after which time no refunds will be given.

Please note that if you sign up for a double room and are not bringing or sharing a room with a roommate who is also signing up for the trip, being assigned a double room is not guaranteed and will depend on whether another person also signs up without a roommate request. If you cannot be paired up with a roommate, you will be required to pay the single room supplement.

What's included in this price? A whole lot on this trip including:

• Hotels with breakfast,

• All baseball games, umpires and fields,

• Bus transportation to and from the fields,

• Commemorative Polo Shirt,

• Krakow Old Town,

• Wawel Hill including Wawel Castle and Wawel Cathedral,

• Krakow Main Market,

• Town Hall Tower,

• Rynek Underground Museum,

• St. Mary's Church,

• Wieliczka Salt Mine,

• Barbican medieval fortification,

• Bus transfer between Krakow and Prague train stations,

• Prague Castle,

• Dinner Cruise,

• Prague’s Old Town Square,

• Astronomical clock,

• Charles Bridge, and

• Farewell Dinner.

What isn’t included in this wonderful invitation? First, you are free to choose your own airline to travel roundtrip into Krakow and departing from Prague as no international airfare is included in the above prices. Second, you will be provided a link to purchase your train ticket to Prague. This non stop train sells out, so quickly signing up for the now trip is recommended else you may have to book a different train should ours fill up. Third, you must get your own passport if you do not already have one or if yours has expired. Note that your passport must be valid for 6 months after our trip and have at least two blank pages. Fourth, each player must bring 6 new leather game baseballs and 1 used practice ball. Finally, each player will be responsible for bringing their own Foreign Devils uniform, gray uniform pants, metal or wooden bat, batting helmet, and glove. Finally, you don't own a Foreign Devils uniform (a jersey and cap), they are available for purchase thru the website. So now is the time to sign up if you don't wish to be left out.
‍ ‍Please note that travel insurance is not included in our trip, but it is recommended that you consider purchasing travel insurance in case you have a last minute medical or personal problem arise as there are no refunds. Most will cover international travel insurance, emergency medical care, medical evacuation and repatriation, trip cancellation/interruption, baggage/personal item loss and delay, and 24/7 worldwide assistance. Travel insurance companies used by our players in the past include Allianz, Insure My Trip, Medex Protects, Quote Wright, and Square Mouth. If you decide to purchase travel insurance rather than self-insure, please make sure it covers international travel as not all will.

Our Tentative Schedule

July 10th Friday - Leave the USA on the airline of your choosing.

July 11th Saturday - Arrive in Krakow and check into our hotel, then enjoy a free day to explore the city! Shop in Old Town Krakow or check out some of the sights not on our program. These include Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory, the Czartoryski Museum, the Polish Aviation Museum or an excursion to Auschwitz.

July 12th Sunday - Play in an old fashioned Sunday doubleheader against local Polish teams.

July 13th Monday - Sightseeing of Krakow Old Town and Wawel Hill with its castle and cathedral. After lunch in Old Town we will tour the Town Hall Tower and St Mary’s Church.

July 14th Tuesday -  A visit to Zakopane in Tatra Mountains for a tour including the ski jump complex, the wooden buildings of old Zakopane, and a ride up by funicular to Gubałówka for the views. Lunch nearby and then back to Krakow.

July 15th Wednesday – A visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world’s oldest and most renowned salt mines with a history dating back to the 13th century. After stopping for lunch on the way back to Krakow where we’ll visit and the Rynek Underground Museum and Barbican, one of the finest examples of medieval military architecture in Europe built at the end of 15th century (1498-1499).

July 16th Thursday – Travel by non-stop train from Krakow to Prague, transfer by bus to our hotel and afterwards onwards to our evening dinner cruise.

July 17th Friday – Morning visit to historic Prague Castle followed by lunch. Afterwards a stroll across Charles Bridge where we’ll visit Old Town Square, watch the Astronomical Clock chime, and see the Jewish quarter.

July 18th Saturday – Morning game against a local Czech team, lunch at the baseball club restaurant, an afternoon game and then celebratory beers with the opposing teams. Evening farewell dinner.

July 19th Sunday - Leave for the USA as international baseball stars!