Splendours of Poland Tour — 11 days

ITINERARY

Day 1 — Warsaw

Arrival in Warsaw, individual check-in at the Intercontinental hotel. At 6pm meeting with the rest of the group for a get-together dinner at the hotel restaurant. Overnight in Warsaw.

Day 2 — Warsaw

See the special sights of Warsaw: Old Town, the Ghetto memorial and the Wilanów Castle, former residence of Polish kings. Lunch. In the afternoon Chopin recital. Overnight in Warsaw.

Day 3 — Warsaw/Częstochowa/Auschwitz/Zakopane

Trip to Zakopane leads us via Częstochowa, site of Jasna Góra. On your tour of the church and monastery, see the portrait of the Black Madonna, considered as Poland’s holiest icon. Lunch.
In the afternoon drive to Oświęcim and visit to Auschwitz - former Nazi concentration camp. Overnight in Zakopane.

Day 4 — Zakopane/Kraków

After breakfast sightseeing of Zakopane, a resort, high up in beautiful Tatra mountains, a great area for walking, hiking and resting. A funicular railway will take you to Mount Gubałówka for a thrilling panoramic view of the surrounding valley. You also have a chance to buy local folk art. Lunch.
In the afternoon raft trip down the Dunajec river. Dinner. Overnight in Kraków.

Day 5 — Kraków/Wieliczka/Kraków

Kraków has over 1,000 buildings and monuments of historical and architectural interest. Tour includes Wawel Castle and its Gothic cathedral, Royal Chambers with the striking Arras tapestries. In the afternoon, excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine, an unforgettable visit to chambers, caves, and chapels adorned with statues sculptured from salt. Dinner. Overnight in Kraków.

Day 6 — Kraków/Warszawa/Toruń

After breakfast drive to Toruń, Lunch. Overnight inToruń.

Day 7 — Toruń/Gdynia

After breakfast sightseeing of Toruń, a charming medieval town so closely associated with the great astronomer Copernicus. Lunch. Overnight in Gdynia

Day 8 — Gdynia/Gdańsk/Sopot/Gdynia

The harbour town of Gdynia is a major seaport with beautiful beaches. Nearby Sopot is an Old World resort with grand hotels, pier, beaches and sea-side facilities. Gdańsk, the oldest of the three, it is a magnificently restored Hanseatic port city, with an impressive Town Hall, Neptune’s Fountain and Gothic churches. You’ll also hear a recital of the world-famous organ in the Oliwa cathedral. Lunch. Rest of the day at leisure, to relax at seaside. Overnight in Gdynia.

Day 9 — Gdynia/Malbork/Olsztyn

After breakfast, leave Gdynia for Olsztyn with a visit to one of the best preserved castles in Central Europe and stronghold of the Teutonic Knights in Malbork. Lunch. Overnight in Olsztyn capital of the Mazurian Lakes, Picnic in Olsztyn.

Day 10 — Olsztyn/Olsztynek/Warsaw

After breakfast, journey back to Warsaw with en-route visit to Olsztynek - the site of an outdoor museum of Folk Architecture. After arrival in Warsaw, the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. In the evening Farewell Dinner at the hotel.

Day 11 — Warsaw

Breakfast. Individual departures.

Hotels:
Intercontinental — Warsaw, Mercure Kasprowy — Zakopane, Novotel Bronowice or similar — Kraków, Mercure Helios — Toruń, Gdynia — Gdynia, Novotel — Olsztyn, Novotel Centrum — Warsaw

Dates

PRICE PER PERSON

Dbl/Twin

Single Suppl

03 May — 13 May

£ 1084

£ 336

31 May — 10 June

£ 1084

£ 336

14 June — 24 June

£ 1084

£ 336

28 June — 08 July

£ 1084

£ 336

12 July — 22 July

£ 1084

£ 336

26 July — 05 August

£ 1084

£ 336

09 August — 19 August

£ 1084

£ 336

30 August — 09 September

£ 1084

£ 336

27 September — 07 October

£ 1084

£ 336

11 October — 21 October

£ 1084

£ 336

Included in the price

  • Accomodation in 3* hotels
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Coach transportation
  • Sightseing as per itinerary
  • English speaking guide

Arrival and departure transfers in Warsaw can be arranged on request.

 


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