Fantastic Poland 14-day discovery tour

Warsaw

Tag 1: Welcome in Warsaw!

Arrival in Warsaw. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Free afternoon. Overnight in Warsaw.

Warsaw

Tag 2: Sightseeing Tour in Warsaw

All-day private sightseeing of Warsaw with a guide. This city tour will highlight the contrasts of the capital city of Poland. The tour starts with a walk around the Lazienki Royal Park. Here we will see the famous monument of Frederic Chopin, the Palace on the Island, and the Royal Theatre. We will continue along the Royal Route to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Saxon Garden, the Grand Theatre and the National Opera, and the Jablonowscy Palace. We will also visit the former Jewish ghetto area and the places related to the Holocaust during the Second World War like Umschlagplatz and the Monument of the Heroes of the Ghetto. Later we will proceed to the Old Town (UNESCO) where we take a short walk from the Royal Castle, past St John’s Cathedral, through the Market Square and the Barbican on to the New Town. We will see the Krasinski Palace and the Supreme Court building, followed.

Warsaw - Gdańsk

Tag 3: Trainride to Gdansk

In the morning transfer from Warsaw to Gdansk by train (3 h). Transfer to the hotel and check in. Enjoy a free afternoon. 

Gdańsk - Gdynia - Sopot

Tag 4: Explore the Old Town of Gdansk

In the morning, we will visit the Old Town of Gdansk. We will start by taking a walk down Długa Street, which is one of the most beautiful European markets that is nestled around a dazzling selection of renaissance buildings. It leaves from the Golden Gate and passes by the Town Hall, Neptune fountain, Arthur's Court, and finishes by the Green Gate overlooking the Motława River. The tour continues to the Old Crane, which happens to be one of the most popular symbols of the city. Next, we will visit the church of St Mary, Europe's biggest gothic brick church.

Further transfer to Oliwa Cathedral – home to a stunning pipe organ renowned for its rococo visionary design and magnificent sound. Our next point is the Gdynia harbor. Here we will see the iconic sail ship "Dar Pomorza". Afterward, we will visit Sopot, a charming beach resort boasting the largest wooden pier in Europe.

Gdańsk

Tag 5: Free Day in Gdansk

Enjoy a free day in Gdansk. If you are interested you can do an optional excursion to Kashubian Ethnographic Park in Wdzydze Kiszewskie or Stutthof Concentration Camp Museum.

Gdańsk - Malbork - Torun

Tag 6: Malbork Castle - the Capital of the Teutonic Knights´ Order

Transfer by car from Gdansk to Malbork Castle, the medieval capital of the Teutonic Knights Order in Eastern Europe. A guided visit to the biggest red brick Gothic castle in the world (UNESCO Heritage) is a chance to admire beautiful architecture, explore the mysterious corridors of the Medieval fortress, see the collection of arms and equipment and learn about the everyday life of the Knights. Continue to Torun. Check in to the hotel & overnight.

Torun

Tag 7: Gingerbread Workshop in Torun

In the morning private sightseeing of Torun – a picturesque medieval gothic town (UNESCO Heritage) and the birthplace of the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Visit his house museum and the Cathedral with a bell tower offering splendid views over the city. Sample the delicious gingerbread biscuits the town is famous for, made according to XVI century recipes. In the afternoon Gingerbread baking workshops.

You can’t leave Torun without trying the local sweetness – the Gingerbread. There are numerous shops offering various kinds of Gingerbread, but there is only one place, where you can bake it on your own – the Living Museum of Gingerbread! Here you can learn about every ritual connected with baking gingerbreads. . It all takes place under the watchful eyes of a Gingerbread Master and a charming Gingerbread Witch.

Torun - Poznan

Tag 8: Visit Poznan

In the morning transfer from Torun to Poznan by train (1,5 h). Transfer to the hotel & check in. In the afternoon private sightseeing of Poznan. The tour starts with a visit to the gothic Cathedral on the Ostrow Tumski island, the place of baptism in Poland in 966. Passing the Chrobry Bridge, we enter the splendid Old Town famous for the renaissance Town Hall dominating over the Market Square. Stroll along charming streets to discover the impressive baroque church and the Franciscan Church with a miniature model of medieval Poznan. Further walk to Freedom Square surrounded by 19th-century historical buildings: National Museum, Raczynski Library, Bazar Hotel, and Arcadia.

Poznan - Wroclaw

Tag 9: Wroclaw - the City of 100 Bridges

In the morning transfer from Poznan to Wroclaw by train. In the afternoon private sightseeing of Wroclaw - the city of 100 bridges. Its rich history and medieval character attract millions of tourists every year. The sightseeing starts by the main entrance of the 13th-century Cathedral of St. John the Baptist located on Ostrow Tumski island - the oldest part of Wroclaw. Walking along the Odra river bank, we ascend the “Polish Hill” offering a splendid view over the city. Nearby there is the Panorama of the Battle of Raclawice Museum presenting one of the biggest 360o panoramic battle scenes in the world. . The next pearl on our route is Aula Leopoldina – representative baroque hall at the Wroclaw University. Stroll around medieval cobblestone streets leading to the Market Square, one of the largest in Europe, surrounded by old tenement houses with the gothic Town Hall in the center.

Wroclaw

Tag 10: Free Day in Wroclaw

Today, you can enjoy a free day in Wroclaw. You can go on an optional tour to Ksiaz Castle & Churches of Peace (UNESCO) or hike in Stolowe Mountains National Park.

Wroclaw - Krakow

Tag 11: Explore Krakow

In the morning transfer from Wroclaw to Krakow by train (3,5 h). Check-in to the hotel. In the afternoon private sightseeing of Krakow. In the past Krakow was the country’s capital. Today the city is called “The Cultural Capital of Poland” with Old Town listed as UNESCO Heritage. During the tour, you would see Barbican and defensive walls with Florian's Gate, the Main Market Square with Sukiennice Cloth Hall, St Mary's Church, and Town Hall Tower. We will proceed to the Jagiellonian University, pass by Archbishop Palace (where John Paul II used to live) as well as St Andrew's Church and St Peter and Paul's Church to reach the Wawel Hill.

Krakow - Auschwitz - Wieliczka

Tag 12: Day Trip to Auschwitz - Birkenau Concentration Camp and the Salt Mine in Wieliczka

In the morning transfer from Krakow to Auschwitz. All over the world, Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp has become a symbol of Anti-Semitism, genocide, and the Holocaust. It was established by the Nazis in 1940 in the suburbs of the city of Oswiecim, “Auschwitz” in German. A visit to the concentration and extermination camp museum might help you to understand what is incomprehensible and pay your respects to those who were murdered during this tragic period of history.

After the lunch break, continue to the Salt Mine in Wieliczka, the most beautiful and the oldest operating salt mine in the world (UNESCO Heritage). For over 700 years it was a source of Polish fortune and a physical fundament of culture. Today Wieliczka is the most willingly visited Polish tourist object with magnificent chapels, charming underground lakes, and original tools and equipment.

Krakow

Tag 13: Free Day in Krakow

Today, you have a free day to explore Krakow by yourself. Alternatively, you can visit the Tychy Brewery and Pszczyna Castle or the Tatra National Park. 

Krakow

Tag 14: Goodbye Poland!

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport in Krakow. We wish you a safe journey home!