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- Day 1 Welcome to Warsaw Connect with Warsaw’s steadfast spirit – a city rebuilt from the ashes of World War II. After checking in this afternoon, relax and unwind or take a stroll through the city. This afternoon meet your fellow travelers and Travel Director at the hotel. Locations Visited: Warsaw PL.
- Day 2 Discover Historic Warsaw This morning, embark on an in-depth guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. See the iconic Palace of Culture and Science, and walk through the Old Town to gain a deeper understanding of how the city was rebuilt after the devastation of the Second World War. Later, you could choose to join an Optional Experience to Warsaw’s Praga district, including a guided visit to the Vodka Museum, tastings of local delicacies, and a scenic drive through the city’s illuminated landmarks. Locations Visited: Warsaw PL.
- Day 3 Onwards to Coastal Gdańsk Head north through rolling farmland to the historic port city of Gdańsk. On the way, stop at a small organic farm for your Be My Guest experience with your host Marcin, who’ll share his cider over seasonal lunch made with local ingredients. Arriving in Gdańsk, you’ll have the evening free to explore the Old Town or relax. Alternatively, perhaps join an Optional Experience to the Amber Museum and St. Bridget’s Church, ending with a walk along the embankment to see Gdańsk illuminated at night. Locations Visited: Warsaw PL, Gdańsk PL.
- Day 4 Gdańsk Your Way Start the day with sightseeing of the old town with your Local Specialist. Dive Into Culture during a visit to the European Solidarity Center which reveals the history of Solidarity, the Polish trade union and civil resistance movement. The rest of your day is free to explore Gdansk on your terms. Admire the architecture in the historic Long Market and wander down Long Lane to Golden Gate, or consider joining an Optional Experience to visit Malbork Castle, founded by the Teutonic Order of Knights in 1274. Tonight, dinner is served at your hotel. Locations Visited: Gdańsk PL.
- Day 5 Journey to Toruń and Cultural Wrocław You’ll join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour that will reveal the city’s Leaning Tower, the house of famed astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and among other key attractions. Continue to Wrocław, a former European 'Capital of Culture'. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel. Locations Visited: Gdańsk PL, Toruń PL, Wrocław PL.
- Day 6 Explore Wrocław This morning, join your Local Specialist on a guided tour of the city. Discover its complex history and see some of its most important sites, including Wrocław Cathedral, the Main Market Square, Old Town Hall and Salt Square, a former medieval marketplace and today, a flower market. Dive Into Culture and visit the Baroque ceremonial hall of Aula Leopoldina at Wrocław University. Visit the oldest confectionery in Wrocław on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience where tradition is cherished. This small and ancient bakery is home to a mouth-watering treat. In the afternoon, consider joining an Optional Experience to Książ Castle and UNESCO-listed Świdnica Church of Peace. Locations Visited: Wrocław PL.
- Day 7 Venture to Auschwitz and Zakopane Your journey this morning takes you to the former concentration camp at Auschwitz, a poignant reminder of the horrors perpetrated during the Holocaust. Continue to the foot of the Carpathians, which stretch across Central Europe. For the next two nights, you’ll warm up at your Stays With Stories accommodation, the Hotel Nosalowy Dwór, nestled right next to the stunning high peaks of the Tatra Mountains. You’ll soon discover why the resort is said to be the perfect place to rest and recharge as you soak up the breathtaking mountain views and a direct neighbor to the Tatra National Park. Locations Visited: Wrocław PL, Auschwitz PL, Zakopane PL.
- Day 8 Goral Life in the Tatra Mountains Spend the day your way in Zakopane. Take a relaxed stroll along Krupowki Street or browse Highlander markets for hand-crafted goods and smoked cheese. Or choose from a selection of Optional Experiences to discover more of this mountain gem. You could opt to ride the cable car up Kasprowy Wierch with a Local Specialist for views across the Polish and Slovakian Tatras. Learn about the region’s distinctive wooden architecture on an optional tour with a Local Specialist. Locations Visited: Zakopane PL.
- Day 9 Continue to Kraków Travel to Kraków where you will enjoy views of the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill during your tour with a Local Specialist. Your walking tour through the Old Town includes a visit to the Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. This evening, perhaps sample some lively Polish entertainment with dinner. Locations Visited: Zakopane PL, Kraków PL.
- Day 10 Kraków Your Way Consider joining an Optional Experience to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, renowned as the Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland and home to an entire chapel carved from rock salt, as well as dozens of sculptures. The rest of the day is yours to explore the sights on your own. Enjoy a slice of Polish Sernik Babci on the Old Town Square, or perhaps visit a traditional Communist era milk bar? Locations Visited: Kraków PL.
- Day 11 Farewell Warsaw Say farewell to your travel companions and Travel Director at the end of a wonderful holiday. Your complimentary coach transfer will first drop guests at Kraków Airport before continuing to Warsaw for your final drop-off. Locations Visited: Kraków PL, Warsaw PL.
Name: Best of Poland
Brand: Trafalgar
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Warsaw
End City: Warsaw
Location Summary: Warsaw, PL, Gdańsk, PL, Toruń, PL, Wrocław, PL, Auschwitz, PL, Zakopane, PL, Kraków, PL
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- Dining Summary - 5 Dinner (D). 10 Breakfast (B). 1 Lunch (L).
- Must-see Highlights - Explore Warsaw, Gdańsk, Toruń, Wrocław and Kraków. Discover Zakopane. View the Cathedral, Salt Square and the Old Town Hall in Wrocław, Wawel Royal Castle and the Cathedral in Kraków.
- Iconic Experience - Visit the Old Town in Warsaw, the European Solidarity Center, Aula Leopoldina in Wrocław, the former concentration camp of Auschwitz and the Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church in Kraków . Warsaw: See the Old Town, Palace of Culture and visit the Chopin Memorial in the Lazienki Park before paying your respects at the Ghetto Heroes Memorial.. Gdańsk: Gain incredible insights into a turbulent time in Poland's history and the importance of freedom, citizenship, democracy and solidarity at the state-of-the-art European Solidarity Center in Gdańsk. . Gdańsk: Spend the day exploring Gdansk, one of the oldest cities in Poland.. Toruń: Discover Toruń on a guided city tour with a Local Specialist, exploring its UNESCO-listed Old Town and Gothic brick streets along the Vistula. See the house linked with Nicolaus Copernicus and former merchants’ homes, then learn why the city is famous for its spiced gingerbread, still sold in shops and stalls around the historic center.. Wrocław: Visit the Aula Leopoldina at Wrocław University, the beautiful Baroque ceremonial hall of this ancient place of learning.. Wrocław: Discover the rich history of the city of Wroclaw. . Auschwitz: Bear witness to the horrors/atrocities of the Holocaust at Auschwitz.. Kraków: Walk around the beautiful town square, Rynek Glówny. See the famous Sukiennice Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Basilica and the many historic townhouses, palaces and churches..
- Be My Guest - Gdańsk: Meet Marcin at his family-run farm on the edge of Warmia and Mazury. Sip dry cider pressed from orchard apples before sitting down to lunch made with organic greens, slow-cooked Mangalica pork and local cheese. Learn how the farm’s certified organic methods support sustainable growing, from raspberries to cereals and free-range hens..
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® - Wrocław: Visit one of the last bakeries to make handmade Polish doughnuts, with traditional flavors like lavender and rose petals. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities..
- Trafalgar Difference - Zakopane: Learn more about Zakopane and the towering Tatra Mountains when you stay overnight at Hotel Nosalowy Dwór, the largest resort in the region..
