7 Day north eastern poland Tour: Pomerania, Warmia & Masuria Region
Gdańsk – Sopot – Elbląg – Olsztyn –Lidzbark Warminski – Reszel- Wilczy Szaniec – Giżycko – Mikołajki – Malbork -Gdansk
During this trip you will visit Gdansk- Sopot, the Baltic’ Oasis with its charming wide, sandy beaches, historic places, vital nightlife, elegant restaurants, cosy cafes and Masuria Region, “the land of thousand lakes”. Masuria provides the perfect environment is one of the most beautiful parts of Poland.
Day 1
Arrival in Gdansk, an evening stroll through the Old Town. Welcome dinner in a regional restaurant, overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 2
Breakfast, guided tour of Gdansk – the majestic Old Town: the Golden Gateway, Neptune’s Fountain, Artus Court, the Uphagen House and Dluga Street, the wooden Crane on the River Motlava, a stroll along yacht harbor, Mariacka Street; the Solidarity Monument at the Gdansk Shipyard, the birthplace of the Solidarity movement. Next visit to Oliva for a recital of organ music in the Oliva Dome. Sopot – a lively bathing resort, popular for relaxation. Return to Gdansk, free time by individual arrangements, Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.
* A special event in Gdansk is the Annual Dominican Fair held in August. Artisans, folk dancers and musicians take over the streets and plazas of Gdansk during its commemorations of St. Dominic.
Day 3
Breakfast, a cruise from Elblag to Maldyty by ship along the Elblaski Canal. The canal is known as a wonder of hydraulic engineering technology. Transfer to Olsztyn, dinner in a regional restaurant and overnight stay at a hotel in Olsztyn.
Day 4
Breakfast, a sightseeing tour of Olsztyn, followed by a visit to Lidzbark Warminski, the former residence of the Warmiński Bishops. Continuation of the trip with a visit to Reszel famous for its castle and fortress called Boyen. Dinner in a restaurant, overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 5
Breakfast, transfer to the Wolf’s Lair near Ketrzyn. Half-day excursion to the most interesting sites in the region: The Wolf’s Lair –one of the former headquarters of Hitler, situated in the middle of the forest and consists of 30 buildings and 50 bunkers. Transfer to Gizycko, time at leisure. Dinner in a restaurant, overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 6
Breakfast, cruise from Gizycko to Mikolajki – a center of the Masuria Region. Masuria is known as “the Land of a Thousand Lakes”, being one of the most beautiful parts of Poland. In addition to the natural beauty of the region, there are also many historic buildings, not least among which are medieval castles. A stroll around the village, dinner in a regional restaurant, transfer to Olsztyn and overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 7
Breakfast, transfer to Malbork – the city has been put on the UNESCO list as one of he most unique monuments: Malbork Castle – Europe’s largest Gothic fortress, the former residence of the Grand Master of Teutonic Knights. It also contains Poland’s largest collection of amber. Transfer to Gdansk, departure.
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