Highlights of Poland
10 Days Starting in Warsaw, Poland and ending in Krakow, Poland
Visiting: Warsaw, Gdańsk, Sopot, Wrocław, Krakow
Tour operator:
Tour code:
26421
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
12-
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Poland with the "Highlights of Poland" tour. This cultural adventure takes you from the historic streets of Warsaw to the medieval charm of Gdansk, the scenic promenades of Sopot, and the picturesque bridges of Wroclaw. Experience the vibrant city life and rich history of Krakow, where you'll also learn to make the traditional delicacy, obwarzanki. Travel by train and public transport, immersing yourself in Poland's stunning landscapes and bustling cities. Enjoy guided tours, including visits to Warsaw's Rising Museum and Krakow's old town, while savoring the flexibility to explore at your own pace. With comfortable hotel accommodations and a focus on local experiences, this tour offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, history, and culinary delights.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Warsaw
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Warsaw The Hub
Arrive at anytime. After settling into your hotel, attend a welcome meeting in the evening with your CEO before heading out for a short orientation walk on the way to an optional dinner out with the group.
Welcome to Warsaw, a vibrant city rich in history and full of stories, having been nearly destroyed in World War II.
ACTIVITY: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
ACTIVITY: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, ATMs and highlight some of the main sights in the area.
Day 2: Warsaw
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Warsaw The Hub
Meals Included: Breakfast
Set off this morning with your CEO for a stroll through Warsaw's Old Town and to the local Farmer's Market. Get to know the city, learn of the historic monuments and stunning architecture, then enjoy the rest of the day free for individual exploration. In the evening, join your CEO for an optional visit to one of Warsaw's iconic beer pubs before finding a place to eat dinner.
ACTIVITY: Visit the Hala Mirowska farmer's market and Szembek’s Bazaar with your CEO. Strolling along the market stalls is a good opportunity to sample Polish apples or well-known brine-cured products straight from the barrel, such as cucumbers and sauerkraut. Enjoy the colourful stalls full of sun-ripened fruits and veggies just begging to be photographed.
Day 3: Warsaw
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Express Warsaw The Hub
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxing morning then set off with your CEO in the early afternoon by public transport to the Rising Museum. Continue to Lazienki Park to see the Chopin Monument and follow the Royal Route towards the Warsaw Ghetto, passing historical sites on the way to the cobbled streets of the Old Town's Market Square. The rest of of the afternoon and evening is at leisure.
FREE TIME: MORNING There's plenty to see and do; today is your opportunity to explore as you see fit.
ACTIVITY: Travel by public transport for a visit to the Rising Museum which serves as a tribute of Warsaw’s residents to those who fought and died for an independent Poland. Next, Visit Lazienki Park to view the Chopin Monument. Follow the Royal Route with its historical sites as you make your way toward the Warsaw Ghetto. Next, walk through the cobbled streets of the Old Town to Market Square, with views of the Cathedral of St. John and the Royal Castle.
Day 4: Warsaw/Gdańsk
Location: Warsaw, Gdańsk
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wave goodbye to Warsaw and board a train bound for Gdansk, travelling through the picturesque Polish countryside. Enjoy some free time on arrival to the hotel before setting off with a local guide on a walking tour of the city's highlights.
TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
ACTIVITY: Explore Gdansk with a local guide discovering the magnificent old town composed of imposing architecture and impressive city gates. Take in the main City Hall, Neptune fountain, and St. Mary's Church, the third largest brick church in the world. Finish up at the water front quays that mark the end of the famous long market square.
Day 5: Gdańsk
Location: Sopot, Gdańsk
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Set off in the morning with your CEO on an excursion to the nearby city of Sopot, on the Baltic Sea. Stroll along the promenade and see the sights before returning to Gdansk to enjoy the rest of the day free to continue exploring or to relax.
ACTIVITY: Located a short transit ride from Gdansk, Sopot is a seaside resort city situated on the Baltic Sea and famous for its long wooden pier and sandy beaches. Witness the surreal Crooked House, modelled after fairytale drawings, and wander down Monte Cassino, Sopot's pedestrian street, or sample local specialties at one of the many shops and cafes speckled throughout the city.
FREE TIME: FULL DAY There's plenty to see and do; today is yours to explore.
Day 6: Gdańsk/Wrocław
Location: Gdańsk, Wrocław
Accommodation Name: Kamienica Pod Aniołami
Meals Included: Breakfast
Set off again by train heading south to the city of Wroclaw. In the afternoon, head out on foot with your CEO to see the city's main sights and see why it is sometimes referred to as the "Venice of Poland." Take the rest of the day at leisure to relax or explore on your own, perhaps making a stop in the evening at one of the oldest beer cellars in Europe.
TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
ACTIVITY: Join your CEO in a walking tour of Wroclaw, showcasing the Battle of Raclawice, Gothic Old Town Hall, Market Square with its iconic astronomical clock, and the many bridges leading to Cathedral Island.
Day 7: Wrocław
Location: Wrocław
Accommodation Name: Kamienica Pod Aniołami
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is a free day in Wroclaw. Choose to wander the city and explore its historical monuments and beautiful architecture, or perhaps take an excursion through the Silesian heartland to the wooden churches of peace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a private organ concert.
FREE TIME: FULL DAY There's plenty to see and do; today is your chance to explore.
Day 8: Wrocław/Krakow
Location: Wrocław, Krakow
Accommodation Name: Globtroter Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart by train and travel through the countryside toward Krakow. Upon arrival, enjoy some time on your own for lunch before joining a local guide on a walking tour of the city's highlights. Finish off with an 'obwarzanki' cooking class where you'll learn the ins and outs of this bagel-like, traditional speciality. Enjoy your creation, then spend the remainder of the evening at leisure.
TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
ACTIVITY: Visit the iconic squares and lanes of Krakow. Walk to the old town and view the 16th century Wawel Royal Castle, then continue to the Kazimierz, known for ancient synagogues of the former ghetto, witness the Jewish Ghetto Memorial, named "The Lonely Chairs". Stop at the stately St. Mary's Church with its tall, brick tower overlooking the bustling Market Square and the Renaissance Cloth Hall.
ACTIVITY: Learn the art of Obwarzanki, a parboiled dough ring similar to a bagel and a part of Krakow's history for over 600 years. The dough is rolled into a string, twisted, boiled, then baked, and typically topped with poppyseeds, salt, and sesame seeds. Sample your creation just as kings and knights from medieval times have done in years past.
Day 9: Krakow
Location: Krakow
Accommodation Name: Globtroter Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Krakow on your own with a full free day today. You may wish to explore the tragic history of this region with an excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest German Nazi concentration and extermination camp; a highly impactful experience
FREE TIME: FULL DAY There's plenty to see and do; today is your day to explore.
Day 10: Krakow
Location: Krakow
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart at any time.
ACTIVITY: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
What's Included
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Welcome Moment
Meet your CEO and group for a welcome moment.
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Obwarzanki Cooking Class
Participate in a cooking class to learn how to prepare the traditional local delicacy called obwarzanki in Krakow.
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Warsaw Orientation Walk
Enjoy an orientation walk in Warsaw.
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Warsaw's Rising Museum Visit
Visit Warsaw's Rising Museum, Ghetto, and historical sites along the Royal Route to the old town.
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Public Transport Card in Gdansk
Receive a 48-hour public transport card in Gdansk.
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Gdansk Walking Tour
Explore Gdansk with a local guide on a walking tour.
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Excursion to Sopot
Enjoy an excursion to Sopot.
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Wroclaw Orientation Walk
Participate in an orientation walk in Wroclaw.
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Krakow Walking Tour
Discover Krakow with a local guide on a walking tour.
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Transport Between Destinations
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities is provided.
What's Not Included
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Meals
Meals are generally not included in the trip price, allowing flexibility in dining choices.
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Luggage Handling
You are responsible for carrying your own luggage throughout the trip.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions are not included and may require advance booking.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as drinks, shopping, and tipping are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel through Poland using a combination of train, public transport, and walking, allowing you to experience the country's scenic landscapes and vibrant cities up close.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay in hotels for 9 nights, offering a mix of local charm and modern amenities, ensuring a pleasant and convenient experience throughout your journey.
Meals Included
9 breakfasts
Group Size
Max 16, avg 12
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Important Notes
1. CLIMATE
Weather in all countries visited is similar in May – October period. Summer is warm but rainy with 8 – 9 hours of sunshine.
2. YOUR CEO
It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. Your CEO will be able to help you find a local guided tour in each location if you would like one.
3. LUGGAGE
In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times.
4. COMBO TRIP
Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.
5. ACCOMMODATION NOTE:
Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.
6. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE:
In Europe all year-round we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.
Group Leader
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our CEOs (Chief Experience Officer). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.
We also use local guides in Auschwitz and where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.
It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. If you wish to take a guided city tour in any location our CEO will do their best to help you arrange this and pay locally.
Meals
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
About Accommodation
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.
Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.
Our accommodation in Krakow is a comfortable and modern hostel with double, twin or triple rooms, bathroom facilities may be shared. Rooms may be triple-share and are not all ensuite. However, the location and the homely welcome are unbeatable!
What to Take
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, on and off transportation, and to hotels (max 15-20 mins.)
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses a combination of train, public transport, and walking to travel through Poland, allowing you to experience the country's scenic landscapes and vibrant cities up close.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will enjoy a comfortable stay in hotels for 9 nights, offering a mix of local charm and modern amenities, ensuring a pleasant and convenient experience throughout your journey.
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Is there a cooking class included in the tour?
Yes, there is an obwarzanki cooking class included in Krakow where you will learn how to prepare this traditional local delicacy.
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Are meals included in the tour price?
Meals are generally not included in the trip price, allowing flexibility in dining choices. However, 9 breakfasts are included.
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What is the role of the CEO during the tour?
The CEO, or Chief Experience Officer, accompanies the group to take the hassle out of your travels and help you have the best trip possible. They provide information on the places you are traveling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues, and introduce you to local friends. They are not traditional guides but have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited.
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What is the maximum group size for this tour?
The maximum group size for this tour is 16, with an average of 12 participants.
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What should I know about luggage handling during the tour?
You are responsible for carrying your own luggage throughout the trip. It is essential to pack light and bring luggage that is compact and lightweight, as you will need to carry it from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses, and possibly up several flights of stairs.
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What is the minimum age requirement for this tour?
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors traveling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
G Adventures was established in 1990
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Most of our trips do not have a single supplement. This means that the accommodation is on a twin share basis and, if travelling on your own, you will be sharing a room with another G Adventures traveller of the same sex. Some tours have an optional single supplement. An optional service that may be available is called "My Own Room". This service allows solo travellers to request their own room.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It's extremely difficult if not impossible to join a tour after it has begun. It is possible to leave a tour early however you will be responsible for your own arrangements from the moment you decide to leave the tour. You would also be responsible for all costs associated with joining a tour late or leaving one early. If you feel this may be necessary, please consult us before you book.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
https://www.gadventures.com/about-us/core-values/
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