Overview:
One of the largest countries in Europe, with broad access to the Baltic Sea, situated in the middle of the European continent on the crossroads between West and East. A journey across Poland is an opportunity not only to visit historical points of interest, but also to taste local cuisine, as many Polish dishes may by be genuine novelties even for connoisseurs. It is also an opportunity to take advantage of Poland’s strong ties to the European tradition of contemporary culture and art. Come and visit a land of Frederic Chopin, Krzysztof Penderecki, Lech Walesa and Holy Father John Paul II.
Holiday price is from £ 1,795 per person based on direct flights from London Luton, availability and 2 people travelling together and sharing a standard room.
Single supplement available upon request.
2024 Departure Dates:
| DEPARTURE |
RETURN |
| 11 May |
17 May |
| 08 Jun |
14 Jun |
| 13 Jul |
19 Jul |
| 17 Aug |
23 Aug |
| 07 Sep |
13 Sep |
| 05 Oct |
11 Oct |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival in Warsaw
Arrival in Warsaw, transfer to the hotel. The afternoon is free. Meeting with your tour escort starts at your hotel at 18:00. Drive along the beautifully renovated Royal Route with its historical monuments and residences. Stop at the Castle square for a short walk through Old Town, and enjoy welcome dinner at the local restaurant. Your meal will include typical Polish dishes and famous Polish vodka "Zubrowka".
Day 2 (Sunday): Warsaw
This morning we introduce you to the highlights of Warsaw. A half-day sightseeing tour includes Old Town, beautifully rebuilt after World War II, with the impressive Royal Castle, seat of the kings of Poland. Here the Constitution of May 3rd was proclaimed in 1791, the second oldest constitution, after the US Constitution, in the world. Walk through the Market Square full of finest restaurants, gift shops or galleries. Pass the late-Gothic structure by John Baptist of Venice - the Barbican. At the Krasinski Square stop by the Monument of Warsaw’s Uprising. Drive to see the Tomb of Unknown Soldier, building of Warsaw’s Grand Opera and National Theatre House erected by Antonio Corazzi and the Ghetto Memorial. Lunch will be served at the local restaurant. In the late afternoon you will take an unforgettable musical journey through the world famous compositions of our greatest composer, Frederic Chopin, at a two-part piano recital.
Day 3 (Monday): Warsaw - Czestochowa - Zakopane
After breakfast, we depart for Zakopane – one of the most popular vacation resorts in the Tatra Mountains. Enroute we stop in Czestochowa to visit Jasna Gora Monastery and the Black Madonna Shrine with its miraculous icon. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the evening we arrive in Zakopane beautifully situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, in the valley between Gubalowka and Giewont. It is the most popular resort in Poland and one of the most beautiful places in all of Poland, owing to its picturesque location. Once, a small mountain village, Zakopane became a fashionable artist’s retreat at the beginning of the 20th century.
Day 4 (Tuesday): Zakopane - Krakow
In the morning you will have a sightseeing tour of Zakopane, whose wooden architecture blends with the natural landscapes and it is copied in other parts of Poland - known as Zakopianski Style. You will visit the Jaszczurowka Chapel, a great example of the wooden architecture in Zakopane, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima at Krzeptowki, which was built by the people of Zakopane to thank the Lady of Fatima for saving the Pope after an attempt on His life. Admire the breathtaking views of the Tatras from the top of Gubalowka* Mountain and shop for souvenirs of arts and crafts of the Highlanders (Gorale) in the local shops. After lunch on your own, we continue on to Krakow. Enroute we take a spectacular rafting trip on the Dunajec River** in Pieniny National Park. Tonight’s dinner will be served upon arrival at the hotel.
Please note
*Funicular to Gubalowka Mountain (subject to confirmation on spot; service depends on the weather and funicular
technical conditions)
** Dunajec Raft Trip (subject to confirmation on spot; service depends on the weather and level of the river)
Day 5 (Wednesday): Krakow - Auschwitz - Krakow
In the morning we drive to Auschwitz-Birkenau, to visit the Martyrdom Museum of the former Nazi concentration camp, the infamous factory of death. Following visit return to Krakow for lunch at the local restaurant. In the afternoon visit Kazimierz – Jewish Quarter of Krakow, that was established in 1335 by great Polish King Casimir the Greatest, who appreciated Jewish talents and usefulness for developing the country. Surrounded by defensive walls with its own Town Hall, soon the district became one of the European centres of Jewish religion, learning and culture. Today, the world of narrow streets and lines, small architectural buildings and sacral places show us an extraordinary trace of co-existence of Jewish and Polish communities. Evening and dinner on your own.
Day 6 (Thursday): Krakow
The morning sightseeing tour will feature Wawel Hill with its impressive Royal Castle and Wawel Royal Cathedral - the place of the cult of St. Stanislaw and St. Jadwiga, Queen of Poland. Its 18 chapels are true architectural masterpieces. The giant bell, Zygmunt from 1520 ranks with the world’s largest. This is the place, where Polish kings were crowned and buried. Continue the tour with the walk to the Old Town with its restored Main Square of magnificent houses and palaces. There, you stop at St. Mary’s Basilica, where to see the magnificent wooden altar by Wit Stwosz. In the middle of the square is Cloth Hall built before 1349, but renovated in the 16th century with many shopping stalls inside. Lunch will be served at the local restaurant and afternoon on own. Afternoon optional regular tour to Wieliczka Salt Mine - an impressive and unique underground world full of saline lakes, majestic timber constructions, great chambers, galleries and unique Salt Works created by many generations of Polish miners and operated since 13th century. The tour leads through almost 3 kilometres of meandering corridors, at the depth of 135 meters – the part, which has been worked from 17th to 19th century. Evening and dinner on your own.
***Optional tour to Wieliczka Salt Mine – booking of the tour is requested 30 days prior tour departure. Price - £45 per person
- The regular tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine lasts 2-3 hours.
- There are approximately 800 stairs along the entire Tourist Route, 380 of which are at the beginning of the tour.
- Make sure to put on comfortable shoes.
- The visit is always conducted under the supervision of local guide (the Miner) – obligatory.
- The temperature underground falls within the range of 17-18°C, regardless of the season. We advise you to dress appropriately taking the above in mind.
- Only a small carry-on luggage (with maximum dimensions 20 x 20 x 35 cm) is allowed during the tour of the Mine. Guests may leave larger luggage in a special luggage lockers, but keep in mind that the number of lockers and their size are limited. Museum cannot guarantee the availability of an appropriate locker.
Day 7 (Friday): Krakow
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.
Package Includes:
- Flights from London to Warsaw and return from Krakow (we can also arrange flights from other UK airports)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 20 kg)
- Airport transfers in Warsaw and Krakow
- 2 nights at Novotel Centrum 4* in Warsaw or similar
- 1 night at Bachleda Kasprowy 4* in Zakopane
- 3 nights at Novotel Krakow City West 4* in Krakow
- Breakfast daily
- English speaking local guides
- 3 lunches at local restaurants
- 1 light lunch at local restaurant
- 1 dinners at local restaurants
- 1 dinner at the hotel in Krakow
- Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
- Entrance fees: Warsaw – Royal Castle, Czestochowa – Jasna Gora Monastery and the Black Madonna Shrine, Auschwitz/Birkenau, Krakow – Cathedral on the Wawel Hill, St. Mary’s Church. Zakopane – cable car to Gubalowka Hill and a rafting trip on the Dunajec River
- Chopin concert
- English speaking tour escort assistance throughout
- Private air-conditioned motor coach services throughout
- Taxes and service charges
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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