Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Warsaw.

Arrive at Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport. Your driver will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Check-in upon arrival. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and savor the atmosphere of this historic city, considered as the center of Polish art, science and culture for over a thousand years.

Overnight at Polonia Palace Hotel or similar.

(no meals included)

Day 2

In Warsaw.

Breakfast at your hotel.

Your morning sightseeing tour takes you to the main sites of Warsaw. During your city tour, you will get a general impression of Poland's capital completed by walks and inside visit to Wilanow Palace, the baroque residence of King John III Sobieski, the famous conqueror of the Turks at the battle of Vienna in 1683 (on Tuesdays – Palace on the Water). By bus you pass the Royal Route with its aristocratic residences, historic churches and famous statues. Historical sites as the Ghetto Memorial, the Monument of Warsaw Uprising, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Grand Theater, Chopin's monument, the Belvedere Palace and then get all the way to the Old Town. Here you enjoy a wailing tour passing the Castle Square, King Sigismund's Column, St. John's Cathedral, the Old Town Market Square and the Barbican. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.

Overnight at Polonia Palace Hotel or similar.

(Breakfast included)

Day 3

In Warsaw. Full-day excursion to Gdansk and Malbork.

Breakfast at your hotel.

Your excursion starts with a 3,5 hour express train ride from Warsaw to the old Hanseatic town of Gdansk. Located by the Baltic Sea, Gdansk is Poland's principal seaport. During your visit you will see the historic complex of the Main and Old Towns as well as see the largest brick church in the world, St. Mary's Church. In the afternoon, visit Malbork – the famous largest fortress of the Teutonic Knights Order. A splendid example of the classic medieval fortress with multiple defensive walls. Labyrinth of rooms and chambers with exquisite architectural details and decorations. Return to Warsaw afterwards.
Overnight at Polonia Palace Hotel or similar.

(Breakfast included)

Day 4

In Warsaw. Full-day at leisure.

Breakfast at your hotel.

A full day at leisure in Warsaw for independent activities. In the evening, enjoy a Polish dinner in a traditional restaurant accompanied by a folklore show program.

Overnight at Polonia Palace Hotel or similar.

(Breakfast included)

Day 5

Warsaw - Cracow.

After breakfast, depart Warsaw by train to the historic city of Cracow. The rest of the day at leisure. (Note: transfers to and from train station not included.)
Overnight at Ester Hotel or similar.(Breakfast included)

Day 6

In Cracow.

Breakfast at your hotel.

Your morning sightseeing tour takes you to the main sites of Cracow. The tour begins with a short walk along the streets of the former Jewish district of Kazimierz. The cardinal point is Wawel Castle, which was home to many Polish kings and was the centre of royalty power up till the 17th century. The nearby Cathedral played the important role as a coronation place of successive Polish monarchs and a crypt is also the final resting place for many of them too. Walk up the Grodzka street to the heart of Cracow – the Main Market Square with the large gothic Cloth Hall – a perfect place for shopping. Your sightseeing will also include St. Mary's Church with its famous medieval altar by Wit Stwosz. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.
Overnight at Ester Hotel or similar.
(Breakfast included)

Day 7

In Cracow. Half-day excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Breakfast at your hotel.

The town of Wieliczka is famous for one of the oldest salt mines in Europe, which has been in operation for at least 700 years. The oldest part of the mine is opened to the public as a museum. Your tour will take you through the galleries, chambers and chapels on three levels. All altarpieces, figures and monuments are carved in salt. The highlight is the richly ornamented Chapel of St. Kinga.

Overnight at Ester Hotel or similar.
(Breakfast included)

Day 8

In Cracow. Full-day Excursion to Czestochowa.

Breakfast at your hotel.

Drive to Czestochowa, Poland's national shrine and the icon which has drawn pilgrims from across the globe for centuries. The monastery of Jasna Gora is home to the miraculous Black Madonna, a Gothic painting of Our Lady. Your visit of the monastery includes the Miraculous Picture Chapel and the Basilica. On the way back to Cracow, you will drive along the Eagles Nests' route. This once important strategic system of watchtowers and castles are today mainly in ruins.

Overnight at Ester Hotel or similar.
(Breakfast included)

Day 9

In Cracow. Full-day at leisure.

Breakfast at your hotel.

Full-day at leisure for independent activities.

Overnight at Ester Hotel or similar.
(Breakfast included)

Day 10

Departure Cracow.

Breakfast at your hotel.

After check-out, transfer by private car to the airport for your flight back home.
Tour program ends upon arrival at the airport.

Bon Voyage!

(Breakfast included)

Extra Information

Inclusions -

9 overnights at centrally located first class hotels in shared twin rooms. Rooms with private facilities.

Exclusions -

Transfers to and from train stations in Warsaw and Cracow.

Extras -

Program can be reversed.