Itinerary
- Day 1
Warsaw
You'll arrive in Warsaw and meet your tour leader at the hotel around 4:00 PM. From there, take a guided walk through the UNESCO-listed Old Town, where you'll stop at the Church of the Holy Cross to see where Chopin's heart is preserved. The evening features a welcome event with Chopin's music followed by dinner with local specialties.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring local culinary specialties)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Warsaw's historic Old Town
- Visit Church of the Holy Cross
- Welcome event with Chopin piano concert and glass of wine
Landmarks/POIs Warsaw Old Town Church of the Holy Cross - Day 2
Warsaw
Start with a half-day guided tour of Warsaw's downtown area, the Jewish Ghetto district, and the Royal Route. You'll also visit Łazienki Park to see the neoclassical Palace on the Island and the Chopin Monument. After lunch, the afternoon and evening are yours to explore on your own, though your tour escort can offer recommendations if you'd like them.
Included Activities
- Half-day guided city tour of Warsaw including downtown, Jewish Ghetto, Royal Route, and Łazienki Park
Optional Activities
- Museums
- Cafes
- Charming neighborhoods
Landmarks/POIs Łazienki Park Palace on the Island Chopin Monument Jewish Ghetto - Day 3
Warsaw to Gdansk
After early breakfast, head north by coach through the Warmia region with a stop in the Ilawa Lake District. Take a boat cruise on the Ostroda-Elblag Canal, which features sections with narrow-gauge railway tracks. Next, visit Malbork Castle, Europe's largest medieval castle and former home of the Teutonic Order. Dinner comes at a traditional Mennonite restaurant before you continue to Gdansk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at 'The Small Dutchman' restaurant in Zelichowo, set in a restored Mennonite house, featuring culinary traditions of Slavs, Prussians, Teutonic Knights, and Mennonites)
Included Activities
- Coach journey through Warmia region
- Boat cruise on Ostroda-Elblag Canal
- Guided visit to Malbork Castle
Landmarks/POIs Ostroda-Elblag Canal Malbork Castle - Day 4
Gdansk
Explore Gdansk, known as the Baltic coast's gem and world capital of amber. You'll visit the historic Gdansk Shipyard, where the Solidarity movement began, then stop at Oliwa Cathedral to hear its famous organ. Wander through the Old Town's Hanseatic architecture, see St. Mary's Basilica, the Neptune Fountain, and Artus Court. Later, join a hands-on pierogi cooking class that includes a traditional lunch. The afternoon is free for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch combined with hands-on pierogi cooking class)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Gdansk
- Photo stop at Gdansk Shipyard
- Visit to Oliwa Cathedral with organ concert
- Hands-on pierogi cooking class with traditional lunch
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Gdansk's attractions
Landmarks/POIs Gdansk Shipyard Oliwa Cathedral St. Mary's Basilica Neptune Fountain Artus Court - Day 5
Gdansk to Torun
Drive to the seaside resort of Sopot for a leisurely stroll along Europe's longest wooden pier. Continue south toward central Poland with a lunch break along the way. You'll arrive in Torun, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with impressive Gothic architecture. Explore the Old Town, town hall, fortified city walls, the leaning tower, and Church of St. James. Try the city's famous gingerbread before the evening is left free for relaxation and exploring.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Sopot's wooden pier
- Guided city tour of Torun
Optional Activities
- Gingerbread tasting at local shops
Landmarks/POIs Sopot Pier Torun Old Town Church of St. James - Day 6
Torun to Wroclaw
Set off for Wroclaw, the historic capital of Lower Silesia with a thousand years of history behind it. A guided walking tour takes you through the charming Old Town and atmospheric Ostrow Tumski area with its Gothic buildings. Keep an eye out for Wroclaw's beloved bronze dwarf sculptures hidden throughout the city. The evening is yours to explore as you like.
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Wroclaw's Old Town and Ostrow Tumski
Landmarks/POIs Wroclaw Old Town Ostrow Tumski - Day 7
Wroclaw
Visit the Borowski Glass Studio in Tomaszow Boleslawiecki to watch artisans at work and learn about glassmaking. Then travel to Jawor to see the Church of Peace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that symbolizes religious tolerance. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at Villa Greta in the village of Dobkow, which specializes in wholesome, locally sourced food and rural charm. The evening is free before you return to Wroclaw.
- Meals
- Lunch (Leisurely lunch at Villa Greta in Dobkow featuring wholesome, locally sourced cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit to Borowski Glass Studio
- Visit to Church of Peace in Jawor
- Lunch at Villa Greta in Dobkow
Landmarks/POIs Borowski Glass Studio Church of Peace - Day 8
Wroclaw to Zakopane
Travel to Czestochowa to visit the Jasna Gora Monastery, one of the world's most significant pilgrimage sites. You'll see the Black Madonna icon and explore the monastery grounds. Continue south to Zakopane, Poland's famous mountain resort at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. The evening brings a spirited highlander show with traditional music and dance, a hearty local meal, and the region's distinctive highlander tea.
- Meals
- Dinner (Hearty local meal with highlander show and the region's distinctive highlander tea)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jasna Gora Monastery and Black Madonna icon
- Highlander show with traditional music and dance at dinner
Landmarks/POIs Jasna Gora Monastery - Day 9
Zakopane to Krakow
Explore Zakopane's distinctive wooden architecture, which represents the region's cultural heritage. Take the funicular railway up Mt. Gubalowka for sweeping views of the Tatra Mountains. Visit the historic 'Na Peksowym Brzyzku' Cemetery to see its uniquely crafted tombstones blending folk motifs with artistic influences. Stroll along Krupowki Street, the lively heart of Zakopane, for shopping and people-watching. Later, travel to Krakow and check in at your hotel in the Old Town.
Included Activities
- Exploration of Zakopane's wooden architecture
- Funicular railway ride to Mt. Gubalowka
- Visit to 'Na Peksowym Brzyzku' Cemetery
Optional Activities
- Krupowki Street shopping and cafes
- Exploration of Krakow Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Gubalowka Krupowki Street - Day 10
Krakow
Travel to eastern Silesia for a guided visit to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the former Nazi concentration and extermination camps near Oswiecim. This solemn visit offers a powerful moment of reflection on the atrocities of World War II. Return to Krakow by afternoon with the rest of the day and evening free to explore the city at your own pace.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau
Optional Activities
- Museums
- Cafes and restaurants
- Exploration of Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Auschwitz I Auschwitz II-Birkenau - Day 11
Krakow
Start with a guided tour of Krakow's ancient core, beginning with the medieval quarter and Europe's largest main square. You'll see remarkable churches reflecting different architectural periods. Visit the Church of the Virgin Mary to view the world's largest wooden altar carved by Veit Stoss from 1477 to 1489, and listen for the hourly Hejnal Mariacki trumpet call. Walk to Wawel Hill for a guided visit to Wawel Castle, Cathedral, and Belfry. Lunch is on your own, then free time to explore the Old Town.
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Krakow including medieval quarter
- Visit to Church of the Virgin Mary with world's largest wooden altar
- Guided visit to Wawel Castle, Cathedral, and Belfry
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Krakow's charming streets
Landmarks/POIs Church of the Virgin Mary Wawel Castle Wawel Cathedral Krakow Main Square - Day 12
Krakow to Warsaw
Travel to the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine to descend into an extraordinary subterranean world of chambers, chapels, and passageways carved from salt and stone. A guided tour reveals the mine's rich history and remarkable artistry. Continue toward Warsaw with a pause near Lowicz to visit the countryside cottage of Katarzyna and Wojtek Gronecki, set beside historic castle ruins. Enjoy a home-cooked meal featuring local flavors and receive a handcrafted keepsake before heading to Warsaw.
- Meals
- Dinner (Delicious home-cooked meal featuring local flavors at countryside cottage)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Visit to Katarzyna and Wojtek Gronecki's countryside home with home-cooked meal
Landmarks/POIs Wieliczka Salt Mine - Day 13
Warsaw
It's a short walk to Warsaw Airport, which is located right across the street from the hotel.
