Vacation Overview
Tour Details
Highlights of Poland
Embrace both past and present on this 10-day itinerary showcasing the best of what Poland has to offer, from vibrant Warsaw to the ‘Venice of Poland’, Wroclaw, and beyond. Wander through time with your travel mates, learn of the complicated past, and grow to understand how this beautiful country evolved into what it is today. A country steeped in history, boasting intricate medieval and neoclassical architecture, and unlimited natural beauty, Poland is sure to impress.
Highlights
Visit Warsaw's historical monuments and visit the RIsing Museum, Discover the medieval old town of Gdansk with a local guide, Stroll the promenade of Sopot, Cross the many bridges of Wroclaw — Poland’s very own ‘Venice’, Be immersed into Krakow's old town with a local guide, Learn how to prepare a traditional local delicacy called obwarzanki
Accomodation
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!
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.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
9 breakfasts
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Obwarzanki Cooking Class, Krakow.
Warsaw orientation walk. Visit Warsaw's Rising Museum, Ghetto and historical sites along the Royal Route to the old town. 48-hour public transport card in Gdansk. Gdansk Walking Tour with a local guide. Excursion to Sopot. Orientation walk in Wroclaw. Krakow Walking Tour with a local guide. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Daily Itinerary
G Adventures: Highlights of Poland
Day 1: Warsaw
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.
Day 2: Warsaw
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.
Day 3: Warsaw
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.
Day 4: Warsaw/Gdansk
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.
Day 5: Gdansk
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.
Day 6: Gdansk/Wroclaw
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.
Day 7: Wroclaw
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.
Day 8: Wroclaw/Krakow
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.
Day 9: Krakow
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
Day 10: Krakow
Depart at any time.