Tour program DAY 1st - WARSAW CITY TOUR Your arrival at
Warsaw airport where our driver pick you up at the arrival hall. Transfer to the hotel. Meet our tour leader at the hotel lobby in early afternoon. Next, you will start the city
tour of Warsaw. The capital of Poland was totally destroyed in WW II and then rebuilt. You will see the Old Town, Lazienki Park, with its Frederic Chopin monument and the Palace on the Water, the Warsaw Uprising Monument and the Royal Castle. Next, a welcome dinner at a restaurant at the Old Town.(D)
DAY 2nd - WARSAW – MASURIA LAKES – RYN CASTLE – WOLF’S LAIR After your breakfast we start our journey to North to region of Masuria, called a
“The Region of Thousand Lakes”. After three hour drive you will come to Ryn – a small town located in the heart of Masuria. Check in at a hotel housed in XIV century renovated castle, located between forest and Tałty lake. Some time to relax and afternoon tour to nearby Gierloz – a place famous for the
“Wolf’s Lair” – one of the Hitler’s secret headquarters during WW II. Guided tour with a local specialist. For people not interested in that tour, free time for relaxation and some other activities available at the castle, like swimming at the castle pool, sauna, bowling, biking (paid extra). Later that evening a dinner at the castle restaurant. Night at the castle chambers. (B,D)
DAY 3rd – RYN – ELBLAG CANAL – MALBORK - GDANSK After an early breakfast we go directly to Ostroda, where we start the 2 hour unique cruise along the
Elblag Canal. The Canal is considered one of the new seven Poland tourist wonders, built in 19th c. and renovated again a few years ago. Your cruise will end in a small village of Buczyniec from where you will go to
Malbork, to see the medieval fortress of Teutonic Knights – the greatest castle in Poland. The Malbork Castle, a 15th c. powerful stronghold of the Teutonic Knights, is one of the best examples of medieval fortifications in Europe. After your tour drive to nearby
Gdansk. Check in at hotel and dinner. (B,D)
DAY 4th – GDANSK - SOPOT Breakfast and later on we begin the sightseeing tour of the maritime center of Poland, the historical port town of Gdansk and birthplace and home of Solidarity; the Basilica, Neptun Monument, Zuraw Gdanski, the harbor, and a visit to the monument at Westerplatte. In the
Gothic Cathedral in Oliwa you can listen to a concert on a baroque pipe organ. Later that day your visit to Sopot, health resort with the longest wooden pier in Europe. Time for relaxing walks along the Baltic seaside. Dinner on your own today, and an overnight at your hotel in Gdansk. (B)
DAY 5th – GDANSK - TORUN After breakfast, we drive to
Torun – one of the most beautiful cities of Poland, picturesquely located on the both banks of the Vistula River. After check-in at a local hotel, visit to the beautiful Old Town and Museum of the famous Polish astronomer – Nicolas Copernicus. Dinner and an overnight in Torun. (B,D)
DAY 6th – TORUN - GNIEZNO - POZNAN After breakfast, drive to
Gniezno – the historic capital of Poland. On your way stop in
Biskupin to visit one of the oldest archeological sites in Poland - an open-air museum nowadays. You will see fully reconstructed settlement dated from 750 B.C. Next, drive to Gniezno and visit to the Cathedral. There will be also a short time for experiencing the city on your own. Ride to
Poznan for check-in and dinner. An overnight at a hotel. (B, D)
DAY 7th - POZNAN – CITY TOUR - CZESTOCHOWA After breakfast a guided tour of the city. Among many famous places we are going to see the impressive Town Hall and the country’s oldest cathedral with the tombs of the first Polish rulers. In the afternoon we will start our trip to Czestochowa. You will be able to celebrate an evening mass at the
Black Madonna Monastery in Czestochowa. Dinner on your own today, and an overnight at a hotel. (B)
DAY 8th - JASNA GORA MONASTERY IN CZESTOCHOWA – AUSCHWITZ - BIRKENAU A morning visit to the famous Black Lady – Queen of Poland Sanctuary. One of the Pauline Fathers will introduce you to the Jasna Gora Monastery famous for the miraculous icon of Black Madonna, the Queen of Poland. We will leave Czestochowa before noon to start our drive to Oswiecim to visit
Auschwitz-Birkenau, a place of the Nazi German Concentration Camp, now a martyrdom museum. After your guided tour a transfer to nearby hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D)
DAY 9th – WADOWICE - DUNAJEC RAFTING – NIEDZICA CASTLE - ZAKOPANE Breakfast and departure to the
Pieniny mountains. On our way, we will stop in
Wadowice – John Paul II hometown, to visit the Basilica where he was baptized. Our guide will also invite you to taste famous “Pope’s cream cakes”. Next you will continue your ride to the Pieniny National Park for famous Dunajec River rafting with Uplander's rafts. You will also enjoy a view of the two beautiful castles of Niedzica and Czorsztyn, before you enter the deep gorge, surrounded by white limestone peaks. Arriving in
Zakopane in the evening. Accommodation at our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel. (B,D)
DAY 10th - ZAKOPANE CITY TOUR – TATRA VALLEYS A morning city tour of Poland’s “winter capital”. Then a cable car ride up to Mount Gubalowka, where we will see a
panoramic view of the Tatra Mountains. You will see also some examples of the wooden architecture style, built in 19th and 20th century in Zakopane region. Afternoon time to relax, visits to local shops, with a hand-made, art-craft products or for interested persons a 2 h walk in one of valleys of the Tatra National Park with our guide. Dinner in a regional restaurant with live music. Overnight in Zakopane. (B,D)
DAY 11th - ZAKOPANE – WIELICZKA - KRAKOW We will leave Zakopane in the morning to visit the
Wieliczka Salt Mine. This 800 year old salt mine is the oldest one in Europe. Walk through the underground salt stone world: the splendid St. Kinga’s Chapel with salt sculptures and relicts, corridors housing the original constructions and post excavation chambers as well as the subterranean salt lakes. Just after your tour you will go to Krakow with a stop at the former
Schindler’s Factory to visit the exhibition "Krakow under Nazi occupation”. Arrival in Krakow in the afternoon. Dinner on your own today, and overnight at a hotel. (B)
DAY 12th - KRAKOW CITY TOUR – LAGIEWNIKI DIVINE MERCY SANCTUARY After breakfast we begin our
tour of Krakow. As the city was not destroyed during the World War II, Krakow is a treasure house of architecture and art, having been collected since the 10th century. Our walking tour will start with the Wawel Hill. We will visit the Royal Castle and the Coronation Cathedral, the burial place of kings and famous Poles. In the Royal Chambers you can discover the priceless collection of Flemish tapestries. Today’s walking tour also includes the Old Town surrounded by defensive walls, the Barbican, the Market Square dominated by St. Mary’s Church with the famous 15th c. linden wood altar, then the Cloth Hall housing a multitude of souvenir shops. Afternoon time to relax, private “tasting” of the unique Krakow’s Old Town atmosphere or private visit to
Kazimierz – former Jewish district. For interested persons an optional, afternoon tour to Krakow –
Lagiewniki Divine Mercy Sanctuary*. Farewell dinner, and night at a hotel. (B,D)
DAY 13th - RETURN FLIGHT or TOUR EXTENSION - ZALIPIE - SANDOMIERZ Check-out from your hotel, and transfer by our driver to the
Krakow airport for your flight, according to your flight schedule. For persons interested in the
tour extension and coming back to Warsaw, departure with our guide-driver after breakfast. On that day we will go to Sandomierz in Central Poland. On your way a stop in
Zalipie - famous as a "painted village". You will visit a small museum, located in the old house, painted in- and outside, with a colorful, decorative patterns. The local guide, the village inhabitant, will tell you more about local traditions, and describe the real life of Polish village hundred years ago. Next, you will follow the Vistula river valley to
Sandomierz. Check-in at hotel, and an afternoon tour of the city, a fine example of the Renaissance architecture. The visit includes a walk through the streets of the Old Town, a visit to the castle and the Underground Tourist Route. Dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel. (B,D)
DAY 14th - KAZIMIERZ DOLNY - WARSAW Check-out from hotel and your drive to nearby
Kazimierz Dolny, a picturesque old town on the River Vistula, called a "city of artists". Panoramic tour with local guide, incuding visit to the Old Town, the Goldsmith Museum and the Franciscan Monastery, famous from a picturesque panorama of the city. One hour tourist cruise, along the Vistula river will end your tour of Kazimierz Dolny region. Later that afternoon a direct transfer to
Warsaw, where you come after 2 h ride. Check - in at a hotel. Farewell dinner at one of the best Warsaw's restaurants. (B,D)
DAY 15th - RETURN FLIGHT FROM WARSAW Check-out from your hotel, and transfer by our driver to the
Warsaw airport for your flight, according to your flight schedule. (B)
FIXED TOUR DATES IN 2018 May 11th – 23rd plus available extension till May 25th
June 15th – 27th plus available extension till June 29th
July 13th - 25th plus available extension till July 27th
August 10th – 22nd plus available extension till August 24th
September 14th – 26th plus available extension till September 28th
We can arrange also private tours on your request, for a private groups of min. 2 persons.
SPECIAL “EARLY BIRD’S PRICE”: USD 1980 / person / at double occupancy room (main tour part: Day 1st – 13th)
USD 390 / person / at double occupancy room, (for the tour extension: Day 13th - 15th)
REGULAR TOUR PRICE: USD 2150 per person (regular price based on double/twin room occupancy)
USD 410 per person (regular price based on double/twin room occupancy) (for Krakow - Warsaw extension, on Day 13th-15th of the tour)
Book your tour or send request by e-mail to:
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Services included in TOUR price: - transfer by luxury coach (bus) or van, according to the tour program,
- service of our, professional English speaking tour director,
- services of local, English speaking guides in visited cities,
- accommodation (12+2) at good, selected 3*/4* hotels, at double / twin bedded rooms (Polonia Palace**** in Warsaw, Ryn Castle hotel**** in Ryn, Dom Muzyka*** in Gdansk, Bulwar**** in Torun, Puro**** in Poznan, Patria*** in Czestochowa, Galicja*** in Oświęcim, Belweder**** in Zakopane, Amber*** in Krakow, Sarmata*** in Sandomierz) or similar,
- breakfasts (12+2) at the hotel restaurant,
- three course dinners (9+2), three of them served at regional restaurant with best Polish dishes and a soft drinks,
- all entry tickets according to the tour program,
- VAT and local taxes at the hotels.
Additional info and fees: - this is a small group tour (usually 6-15 person group),
- pre- and past- tour night at hotel in Warsaw and Krakow available with an extra cost of USD 120 / double occupancy room with breakfast,
- single room – paid extra: USD 470, + USD 170 for the extended part(day 13th – 15th),
- air-tickets not included into the price,
- travel insurnace - USD 4 / day / person (on request),
- tips at restaurants (dinners) and tips for our guide /driver and local guides not included into tour price,
- the tour to Krakow – Lagiewniki Divine Mercy Sanctuary* available for min 3 persons groups with an extra charge of USD 20 / person.