Portrait of Poland

Overview

Day 1 : Warsaw
Arrive in Warsaw. Check in to your hotel. The rest of the Day is free to explore the Polish capital. In the early evening, meet your representative and fellow travelers.

Day 2 : Warsaw – Gdansk
After breakfast, Today’s included sightseeing tour with a Local Guide is an excellent introduction to Warsaw. Magnificently reconstructed after WWII, Warsaw is a rich tapestry of nearly every European architectural style, from gothic to neoclassical, with wide, modern avenues in striking contrast to the narrow lanes of the old section. Continue to Gdansk on the Baltic Sea, which were one of the most important Hanseatic cities in the 14th and 15th centuries.

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Day 3 : Gdansk
After breakfast, proceed for One of the most important shipping ports in Northern Europe, Gdansk (formerly known by its German name, Danzig) is the birthplace of “Solidarity,” the Polish trade union that revolutionized Polish modern politics. Sightseeing this morning with your Local Guide introduces you to the city’s past and present. Later, spend some time exploring on your own, or join the optional excursion to the town of Malbork, founded in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights. Visit its gothic Marienburg Castle, one of the most striking fortified castles in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Day 4 : Gdansk–Torun–Poznan
After breakfast, stop to Day is medieval Torun on the Vistula River, birthplace of renaissance astronomer Copernicus and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your Local Guide will introduce you to the many captivating highlights, including the STAROWKA Old Town with the ruins of a 13th-century Teutonic Knights’ castle as well as many samples of gothic architecture. Head west to Poznan, one of the country’s oldest cities and a part of Polish history for the past 1,000 years. This afternoon, discover the main attractions on your included city sightseeing with a Local Guide.
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Day 5 : Poznan–Jasna Góra–Kraków
After breakfast, Visit first, to Jasna Góra near Czestochowa for a guided visit of the MONASTERY that withstood the repeated onslaughts of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna has been venerated as the “Queen of Poland” and has become the country’s national symbol. Later, head to Kraków.

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Day 6 : Kraków
After breakfast, Dating back to the 7th century, Kraków is held up by many as Poland’s most beautiful city. It was the country’s capital for over 500 years; the included city tour with a Local Guide shows off ancient Kraków, for centuries the residence of Polish kings. See the Market Square, the Jewish Quarter, Wawel Hill, and ST. MARY’S CHURCH. Continue exploring on your own or take the opportunity to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a renowned mine that produced table salt continuously from the 13th century until 2007. This evening, consider joining an optional polka party.

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Day 7 : Kraków–Auschwitz–Warsaw
After breakfast, Encounter sobering history this morning on your visit to what is left of the AUSCHWITZ CONCENTRATION CAMP, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. In the afternoon, return to Warsaw.

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Day 8 : Warsaw
After breakfast, revisit Warsaw on your own or maybe join an optional excursion to Wilanów Castle. Tonight’s optional farewell dinner is a great way to round out your exciting adventure in Poland.

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Day 9 : Warsaw
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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• 03 nights accommodation in Warsaw, 02 nights in Gdansk, 01 night in Poznan, 02 nights in Krakow
• Daily Buffet breakfast and 5 dinners
• Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach
• Local Guides for city sightseeing in Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Poznan, Jasna Góra Monastery, Kraków, Auschwitz
• Professional Tour Director while touring

• Anything not mentioned in inclusions

• Child rates are on a request basis.
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice & subject to availability.
• No refund on any unutilised services.