– your best trip of Poland by train –
Day 1st
Your arrival at Gdansk airport, where you are welcomed by our local driver. Transfer to a centrally located hotel in Gdansk. Time to relax, private walks. An overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 2nd
Breakfast and your sightseeing tour of the maritime center of Poland. This is the historical port town of Gdansk and the birthplace and home of Solidarity. Here you will see the Basilica, the Neptune Monument, Zuraw Gdanski (old wooden crane) and the harbor. Later that afternoon time for your private visits according to your decision. We suggest visit to selected museum – r the European Solidarity Center or the Amber Museum.Night at hotel in Gdansk.
Day 3rd
Breakfast and departure with our driver to Malbork (located 1 h ride South from Gdansk) 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 visit transfer to the train station and departure by an express, intercity train to Warsaw, where you come at late afternoon time. Upon arrival to Warsaw station our local driver meets you and transfer to centrally located hotel. Time to relax and night at your hotel.
Day 4th
Breakfast. Next, your half-day guided tour of Warsaw including all of the most important places in Polish capital: the Old Town with the Royal Castle, The Royal Route and “Łazienki” – the Royal Park. You will see also places like the the Saski Garden with a Tomb of Unknown Soldier and the modern part of the city with the Palace of Culture and Science. Later that afternoon time to relax, private walks or visit to selected museum in Warsaw, according to our guide suggestions. An overnight stay at your hotel in Warsaw.
Day 5th
Breakfast and transfer by our local driver from hotel to the Warsaw train station. Departure by an express, intercity train to Krakow, where you come after 3 h ride. Upon arrival our local driver meets you at platform and transfer to your centrally located hotel in Krakow. Time to check in and your afternoon tour of Krakow Old Town. Your tour program includes: the Main Market Square with famous St. Mary’s Basilica and historical trade pavilions of the Cloth Hall, the Royal Route, Wawel Hill with its impressive, renaissance Royal Castle (courtyard) and Cathedral. Night at hotel in Krakow.
Day 6th
Breakfast and one of three optional tours to choose from for that day:
1) tour to the Auschwitz – Birkenau State Camp Museum in Oświęcim – the largest German Nazi concentration camp from the II World War. Your guided tour with local, museum guide.
or
2) tour to the Wieliczka Royal Salt Mine – a visit to the famous Royal Salt Mine with a numerous underground chambers, chapels and salt sculptures. Tour with local, museum guide.
or
3) tour of the Schindler Factory Museum with tour of the Kazimierz district– the former Jewish district, with old Synagogues, Cemetery and remains of the Jewish culture.
(If you are interested in two, selected tours on that day contact us for details)
Night at hotel in Krakow.
Day 7th
Breakfast at hotel and your whole day tour, selected from the list below:
– tour to Zakopane – “the winter capital of Poland” and the Tatra Mountains with breathtaking views, unique folk culture and dishes. Among many other places to visit during that tour you will go by funicular to the Gubalowka top to see the marvelous panorama of the Tatra mountains and also will have a chance to taste local cheese – Oscypek. Return ride to Krakow later that afternoon.
or
– tour to Częstochowa – for a visit to the Black Madonna sanctuary and monastery in Jasna Gora. That place isthe Poland’s spiritual heart and also one of the most important pilgrimage center in Europe. Your tour of the sanctuary with local guide. Return ride to Krakow later that afternoon.
Night at hotel in Krakow.
Day 8th
Breakfast. Transfer by our driver from your hotel to the Krakow airport for your return flight.
(Optional ride by train to Warsaw or other destinations in Europe: Prague, Vienna, Budapest).
Notice:
That tour, besides regaular departure dates may be organized on private request on different tour date, even for 2 person group. Send your request by email: grzegorz.b@excitingpoland.com
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