Situated South of Cracow is the Spisz Region, land of beautiful landscapes, interesting architecture and castles. The village of Dębno contains a precious large church - a relic of international class, an excellent example of the local builders carpentry. Inside there is a beautiful well preserved wall painting dating back to 1500. For many centuries, the Dunajec valley served as an important trade route to Hungary and so high on the cliffs on its both banks two strongholds were built, Czorsztyn Castle in XII century and Niedzica Castle in XIV century. Czorsztyn Castle was destroyed in a peasant uprising, but it has been partially restored and its ruins make for an adventurous visit. Niedzica Castle, in a delightful counterpoint, is in perfect condition. In fact, today, it is actually a working hotel in addition to housing a fine museum. Our trip begins at Czorsztyn Castle, but we stop in the fascinating, old wooden gothic church in Dębno Podhalanskie. Built in the XV century, it’s claimed to be the oldest surviving wooden church in Europe. The interior is richly decorated by local artists of the period. The church is entered on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Afterwards a lunch will be served in local restaurant. Then we continue to Niedzica Castle. At the end we’re going to Village Czorsztyn that is a complex of historic wooden villas, located on a picturesque peninsula at Czorsztyn reservoir in marvellous surroundings of Pieniny Mountains. It was built in 1990s.The idea of building the settlement was connected with construction of water dam on Dunajec. They decided to move some folk buildings and spa villas from the area that was going to be sunk under water of the future lake, and to create a tourist centre. The main goal of creating the centre was to save traditional and spa buildings. The buildings were given back their primary functions. Some of the buildings were adapted for hotels or restaurants; the most valuable farmhouse-cottage is now a museum. There you will taste oscypek - polish highlander cheese and sliwowica - polish plum vodka.