Itinerary
- Day 1
Poznan
You'll fly to Poznan and handle the drive to your hotel on your own. Once you've settled in, meet up with your German-speaking guide and the rest of the group over dinner to get to know everyone.
- Day 2
Poznan - Thorn - Gdansk
Start with a guided walk through Poznan's Old Market Square, taking in the Renaissance town hall and baroque parish church. You'll spend time with local gardeners at the market, chat with them, and try some fresh fruit they have on hand. After that, head to Thorn to wander through its medieval Gothic old town and try the area's famous gingerbread. From there, continue to Gdansk for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Poznan Old Market Square
- Visit to Renaissance town hall (exterior tour)
- Visit to baroque parish church in Poznan
- Conversation with local gardeners at market and fresh fruit tasting
- Exploration of Thorn medieval old town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Tasting of Torun gingerbread
Landmarks Poznan Old Market Square Thorn Old Town - Day 3
Gdansk
Start your day with a guided tour through Gdansk's old town, taking in St. Catherine's Church, the Great Mill, and City Hall. You'll walk to Marienkirche, which happens to be Europe's largest brick church, then head down Langgasse past beautiful patrician houses toward Langer Markt. The Crane Gate comes next on your route. After that, the afternoon is yours to wander around and get a feel for the city at your own pace. When evening comes, dinner features local specialties at a riverside spot on the Mottlau.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local specialties at a restaurant on the Mottlau River)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Gdansk old town
- Visit St. Catherine's Church
- Visit the Great Mill
- Visit City Hall
- Visit Marienkirche (Basilica of Santa Maria)
- Walk through Langgasse with patrician houses
- Visit Langer Markt
- See the Crane Gate
- Dinner with local specialties at a restaurant on the Mottlau River
Optional Activities
- Individual exploration of Gdansk during free afternoon
Landmarks St. Catherine's Church Great Mill Gdansk City Hall Marienkirche Langer Markt Crane Gate - Day 4
Frombork - Lidzbark Warminski to Mikolajki
Head to Malbork Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the Teutonic Knights lived, and explore the High and Middle Castle, Grand Master's Palace, and Laurentius Chapel. From there, you'll travel to Frombork Cathedral positioned on the Vistula Lagoon where Copernicus conducted his work. You'll see the Gothic bishop's castle exterior in Lidzbark Warminski before checking in to your hotel in Mikolajki, which sits on the Masurian Lake District. You'll stay here for 2 nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Malbork Castle (High Castle, Middle Castle, Grand Master's Palace, Laurentius Chapel)
- Visit Frombork Cathedral (Copernicus Cathedral)
- View exterior of Gothic bishop's castle in Lidzbark Warminski
Landmarks Malbork Castle Frombork Cathedral Bishop's Castle in Lidzbark Warminski - Day 5
Masuria
Today focuses on Masuria's largely untouched natural landscape with its lakes and forests. You'll take a relaxing walk through Johannisburg Heath, which offers some of the region's most beautiful scenery. If you want something more active, there's an optional punt boat ride where the ferryman pushes the boat along using a pole, and you might spot local wildlife as you go.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk in Johannisburg Heath (approximately 1 hour)
Optional Activities
- Punt boat trip on the lakes and canals of Masuria (approximately €16 per person, bookable on site)
Landmarks Johannisburg Heath Masuria Lakes - Day 6
Heiligelinde - Allenstein - Warsaw
Travel south from the Masurian Lake District to Heiligelinde, where you'll visit a baroque basilica and catch an organ concert. Later in the afternoon, stroll through Olsztyn to see the 14th-century canons' castle and the old town area. Then head to Warsaw for a two-night stay, wrapping up the evening with Polish specialties at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Polish specialties in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to baroque basilica in Heiligelinde with organ concert
- Stroll through Olsztyn old town
- Visit to 14th-century canons' castle in Olsztyn
Landmarks Heiligelinde Baroque Basilica Olsztyn Canons' Castle - Day 7
Warsaw
Take a guided walk through Warsaw that shows you the city from different angles. You'll start in the Old Town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and make your way to the modern POWISLE district along the Vistula River. Follow the river's edge on the newly built Vistula Boulevard. After the walk, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore whatever interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk from Old Town to POWISLE district
- Walk along newly built Vistula Boulevard
Landmarks Warsaw Old Town POWISLE District Vistula Boulevard - Day 8
Czestochowa to Krakow
Travel to Czestochowa, Poland's most significant pilgrimage destination, and visit the Pauline Monastery to see the Black Madonna image. Later you'll head to Krakow and spend your evening strolling through the Jewish quarter. Dinner includes Jewish specialties and traditional klezmer music, with local guides sharing the history of Jews in Krakow throughout the meal. Check in for a 2 night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Jewish specialties with klezmer music)
Included Activities
- Visit Pauline Monastery in Czestochowa
- View the Black Madonna image
- Stroll through Krakow's Jewish quarter (Kazimierz)
- Dinner with Jewish specialties and klezmer music
- Conversations with locals about Jewish life in Krakow
Landmarks Pauline Monastery Krakow Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) - Day 9
Krakow
Walk up to Wawel Hill and visit the cathedral there. Then explore Krakow's Old Town, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll see the Gothic St. Mary's Church, wander through Europe's largest market square, check out the Cloth Halls, and view the oldest university building from the outside. The afternoon is free for your own wandering, and if you're interested, you can arrange an optional visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Holocaust Memorial.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk to Wawel Hill
- Visit to Wawel Cathedral
- Guided tour of Krakow Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit to Gothic St. Mary's Church
- Visit to Cloth Halls
- Visit to oldest university building (exterior tour)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Holocaust Memorial (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - €140 per person, minimum 4 people, must book at registration
Landmarks Wawel Hill Wawel Cathedral Krakow Old Town Market Square St. Mary's Church Krakow Cloth Halls Jagiellonian University Auschwitz-Birkenau Holocaust Memorial - Day 10
Krakow to Wroclaw via Swidnica and Krzyzowa
Leave Krakow headed for Wroclaw, stopping along the way to see the Protestant Peace Church in Swidnica, a UNESCO-listed site representing peace and reconciliation. Continue to Krzyzowa in Lower Silesia where you can explore the historic manor house and castle, now functioning as a youth meeting place with a layered and complex history. Arrive in Wroclaw for 2 nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Protestant Peace Church in Swidnica
- Visit manor house and castle in Krzyzowa
Landmarks Protestant Peace Church Krzyzowa Manor and Castle - Day 11
Wroclaw
Experience Wroclaw on a guided tour that uses public transport to get around the city. You'll visit the market square with its late Gothic town hall and surrounding town houses, the traditional university, and the sand and cathedral island. Around midday, have lunch at a brewery where you can toast with their home-brewed beer. The rest of the day is free to do what you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a brewery with home-brewed beer tasting)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Wroclaw
- Visit to market square with late Gothic town hall
- Visit to traditional university
- Visit to sand and cathedral island
- Lunch in a brewery with home-brewed beer tasting
Landmarks Wroclaw Market Square Wroclaw Town Hall University of Wroclaw Sand Island Cathedral Island - Day 12
Wroclaw to Frankfurt
Leave Poland behind and drive independently to the airport for your flight back to Germany. This brings your Polish journey to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
