12-Nights Best of Poland: Warsaw to Kraków from $6,725

Goway Travel

OFFER ID 1722402

Iconic Landmarks Venture into Poland's rich tapestry, from the resilient streets of Warsaw to the historical heart of Krakow. Each city reveals captivating stories waiting to be uncovered.

Trip Overview:

This 13-day Polish vacation takes you throughout the country to Warsaw, Gdansk, Poznan, Wroclaw, and Krakow. It features first-class accommodations and private tours.

Your journey begins in the Polish capital, Warsaw, a city rebuilt from the ashes of World War II. Head on a private city tour to learn about the city’s history and its reconstruction over the years. Start at the brutalist Palace of Culture and Science, a holdover of the Soviet past, before reaching the medieval Old Town and the Royal Castle. While in Warsaw, you’ll also learn about the life of classical composer Frederic Chopin, who was born in Poland. Head to the Church of the Holy Cross, where his heart is entombed, and visit the Chopin Monument at Royal Lazienki Park before ending the tour at the Chopin Museum to examine his letters, drawings, and personal piano.

From Warsaw, connect by train to Gdansk, which sits on the Baltic Sea and used to be the country’s main trade port during the era of the Hanseatic League. A private walking tour will delve into the history of the city, which is also known as Danzig in German, taking you past the Crane Gate, the last remains of the Old Harbor, to Srodmiescie District, where you’ll see medieval holdovers and charming boutiques, and finally St. Mary’s Church, a massive brick structure that can accommodate 20,000 people. While based in Gdansk, you’ll also learn about Poland’s medieval past at Malbork Castle, a Teutonic fortification that was painstakingly rebuilt following damage in World War II.

Continue on to Poznan, which is one of the oldest cities in the country and the celebrated birthplace of Poland. You’ll learn about this medieval gem on a private city tour that takes you through the Old Town to admire 16th-century merchant row houses, great Polish paintings at the National Museum, and the Imperial Castle, which was constructed by Germans during Prussian control. End your tour on Ostrow Tumski, located on the forks of the Warta River, where Mieszko I, the founder of Poland, is buried.

Ride the train to Wroclaw and explore arguably the most beautiful city in Poland and its Catholic centrepiece. Stroll down Katedralna, an enchanting street lit by gas lamps, see the religious monuments of the Gothic St. John the Baptist Cathedral and Holy Cross Church, and end your tour in medieval Market Square and Plac Solny, where flower stalls sell colourful bouquets 24 hours a day. Based in Wroclaw, you’ll also head on a tour into the Owl Mountains to visit Ksiaz Castle, the country’s third-largest castle, which overlooks the Pelcznica River from a high cliff.

Connect by train to your final destination, Krakow, the nation’s most popular city. Centre on one of the largest medieval town squares in Europe, Krakow delights with its medieval architecture, lively restaurant scene, and easy access to historical attractions. A city tour will take you through the medieval core on a journey from the Market Square up Wawel Hill to Wawel Castle. Another day, pay your respects and learn about the horrors of the Holocaust on a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp, located in the nearby town of Oswiecim. On your final day in Poland, head to Wieliczka Salt Mine, which was the oldest operating salt mine in Europe until it ceased operations in 1996. Explore it subterranean corridors and admire its unique sights, from the massive timber pillars that buttress the main cavern to St. Kinga’s Chapel, which is entirely carved from the salt.

At the end of your tour, head to the airport to connect back home.

Highlights:

Discover Warsaw’s regal charm through the Royal Castle and Chopin’s legacy at Lazienki Park.
Stroll Gdansk’s riverside Old Town, admiring the Crane Gate, Neptune Fountain and St. Mary’s Church.
Step back in time at Malbork Castle, the grand fortress of the Teutonic Knights.
Explore Poznan’s Old Market Square, Cathedral Island and taste the city’s famed St. Martin’s Croissants.
Wander Wroclaw’s charming streets and visit Ksiaz Castle before uncovering Kraków's rich history and heritage.

Included Services:

Private arrival and departure airport transfers
3 nights premium accommodation in Warsaw
2 nights premium accommodation in Gdansk
1 night moderate accommodation in Poznan
2 nights premium accommodation in Wroclaw
3 nights premium accommodation in Kraków
Private-guided Warsaw city tour with visit to the Royal Castle
Private-guided Frederic Chopin tour in Warsaw
Private train station transfers in Warsaw and Gdansk
Private-guided walking tour of Gdansk
Private-guided tour to Malbork Castle
Private train station transfers in Gdansk and Poznan
Private-guided Poznan city tour
Private train station transfers in Poznan and Wroclaw
Private-guided Wroclaw city tour
Private-guided tour to Ksiaz Castle
Private train station transfers in Wroclaw and Kraków
Private-guided Kraków city tour with visit to Wawel Castle
Private-guided tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp
Private-guided Wieliczka Salt Mine tour
Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1)

Excluded Services:

Travel insurance
International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
Gratuities
Optional excursions
Items of a person

12 nights from $6,725 per person

Itinerary

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Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive in Warsaw

Transfer: Warsaw Airportto Warsaw

Hotel: Polonia Palace Hotel (4 Star Rating)

Polonia Palace Hotel has been the hotel-of-choice for ambassadors and diplomats throughout the decades. Experience a delightful mix of tradition and modernity, beauty and comfort, excellence and genuine warmth in our elegant Warsaw hotel. Combining modern conveniences and conference facilities with a cozy restaurant and a cool bar, it celebrates the best of its past whilst actively playing a part in Warsaw's future.

Day 2: Private Half Day City Tour with a visit to the Royal Castle

Let us take you for the Warsaw City Tour during which you will see highlight spots of the biggest city in Poland. The tour includes entrance to the Royal Castle and take you through the regal apartments of Poland’s last monarch, King Stanislaw August Poniatowski. You will explore The Council Chamber, The Great Assembly Hall, The Marble Room, The Knights’ Hall & Canaletto Room, where the famed cityscape of Warsaw by the Italian painter Bernardo Bellotto, called Canaletto hang. These paintings and others not on display, were of extreme value in rebuilding the Warsaw’s Old Town from scratch after the World War II.

Day 3: Private Half Day Chopin City Tour

Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849) was the greatest composer and pianist in the history of Polish classical music. His music is recognized all around the world and is admired today by thousands of people across the globe and is still an inspiration for artists. This very special private half day tour is dedicated to sites related to Chopin’s life and his artistic activity including: the Chopin’s Museum (entrance) in Ostrogski Palace in Warsaw, Holy Cross Church – a place where composer’s heart is buried, visit in Lazienki Park to see the famous Chopin’s monument.

Day 4: Depart from Warsaw and Arrive to Gdansk with Private Walking Tour

Transfer: Warsaw to Warszawa Centralna railway station

Transfer: Gdansk Glowny train station to Gdansk - City Centre

Hotel: Hotel Hanza Gdansk (4 Star Rating)

Hotel Hanza is a 4-star property located in the heart of Old Town Gdansk, at the picturesque Motlawa River. It is situated next to the famous Crane and a yacht marina. It takes only a 5-minute walk to reach beautiful Saint Mary’s Church. The rooms are appointed in an elegant contemporary style and offer air conditioning, free WiFi, and other amenities.

The tour includes the very best of old Gdansk including a walk around the Old Town area, one of the most characteristic features of Gdansk with its Crane Gate, situated in the old harbour. Short step from the Crane Gate the Long Market Square lies with its wonderful Neptune Fountain and Artus Court - the meeting hall of merchants in the times of the Hanseatic League. The walk allows to admire the Renaissance-style burgher houses and the Main Town Hall with its carillon of 37 bells. One will also see the Green Gate, the Golden Gate, the High Gate, the Prison Tower, and possibly the most stunning Gdansk attraction and arguably the biggest redbrick church in Europe, St. Mary's Church, with its famous astronomical clock made by Hans Düringer in 1464.

Day 5: Private Full Day Tour to Malbork Castle

Malbork is home to a wealth of treasures and exhibitions. The vaulted interior is marked by columns that fan out like palm trees, supposedly to remind the Teutonic Knights of their Palestinian roots. The architectural highlight of the castle is without doubt the Main Refectory inside the Grand Mater’s Palace, reputed to date from 1330. In contrast to the Spartan beauty of the Grand Master’s Chambers the rest of the castle is stuffed with exhibits and dioramas. Aside from the enormous collection of weaponry there is also an amber display. Here you can view urns dating from Roman times, amber pieces with extinct creatures trapped inside them and some ghastly contemporary carvings. Other rooms are devoted to the Teutonic lifestyle.

Day 6: Depart from Gdansk and Arrive in Poznan with Private City Tour

Transfer: Gdansk - City Centre to Gdansk Glowny train station

Transfer: Poznan Glowny Railway Station to Poznan

Hotel: Novotel Centrum Poznan (4 Star Rating)

Novotel Poznan Centrum is located in the city center, which gives the guests full satisfaction of the stay, regardless of the destination. Novotel Poznan Centrum is a place that guarantees enjoyable stay and safety.

Walk to the most interesting places of Poznan like the Old Market Square, Przemysla Hill or Freedom Square. Scooters or electric scooters will take you to Ostrow Tumski, Lake Malta in just a few minutes Be sure to see the Croissant Museum of Poznan. Then, heading towards the Warta River, enter the "Gate of Poznan ICHOT", where you will interactively learn about the history of Poland.

On this guided tour you are going to discover The Old Market Square with its corners and stories hidden in buildings, decorations and statues, The Town Hall, famous Poznan Billy goats - symbol of Poznan. Poznan is linked with the beginnings of Poland. The first Piast rulers Mieszko I and Boleslaw the Brave were buried here. The oldest Cathedral (entrance) in the country is in Poznan. You will also visit Archeological Reserve (entrance) to learn more about the roots of Poland. Poznan is also famous for its local delicacy, St. Martin's Croissants.

Day 7: Depart from Poznan and Arrive in Wroclaw with Private City Tour

Transfer: Poznan to Poznan Glowny Railway Station

Transfer: Wroclaw Glowny railway station to Wroclaw

Hotel: The Granary La Suite (5 Star Rating)

This 5-star boutique hotel is housed in a 16th-century granary, set in a prime location in the center of Wroclaw. Local attractions such as the Main Market Square, Wroclaw University, St. Elisabeth's Church, Raclawice Panorama and National Museum are all within easy reach.

The Granary perfectly combines the unique qualities of a historic building with the sleekness of contemporary décor. The ambiance created by its interior design, using exquisite fabrics and with a nod to a great love of architecture, is simply wonderful. The hotel's unique luxury accommodation offers rooms, each with its own special characteristics.

During the tour we will show our guests more than 30 of the most interesting monuments and places of interest in the capital of Lower Silesia, as many as during a 7-hour traditional walking tour. Below is the route of our tour: Market Square with historic townhouses, St. Elizabeth Church, Hansel and Gretel, Jatki, University with Aula Leopoldina (entrance), Fountain of the Swordsman, Ossolineum, Market Hall, Sand Island, Tumski Bridge, Cathedral Island, Ostrow Tumski, Church of St. Peter and Paul, Church of St. Cross and Bartholomew, Church of St. Martin, Cathedral, Botanical Garden, Grunwald Square, Zwierzyniecki Bridge, ZOO, Centennial Hall, Pavilion of the Four Domes, Pergola with multimedia fountain, National Museum, Raclawice Panorama, Polish Hill, Old Town Promenade, St. Adalbert Church, Royal Palace, Salt Square. On the way the group passes traditional Wroclaw dwarves.

Day 8: Private Full Day Ksiaz Castle Tour

Lower Silesia is a fascinating region. Its turbulent past, interesting culture, and incredibly beautiful landscape make it one of the most visited voivodeships in Poland. Unique place for an excellent day journey that offers plenty to explore. Ksiaz Castle and The Walbrzych Palm House is the third-largest castle in Poland, located on a majestic rock cliff by the side of the Pelcznica River. Beautifully surrounded by the forest at the height of 395m above sea level, the castle is often called ‘the Pearl of Lower Silesia'. Such location corresponding to the size of the building is very rare in Europe.

In 1943 Hitler's paramilitary organization had stormed into the Castle and began to construct one of the most important quarters for Adolf Hitler. Arose from the initiative of the last representative of the Hochberg dynasty in Ksiaz Castle, Hans Heinrich XV. The prince had it built for his spouse, Mary Theresa Cornwallis-West. It is the only such facility in Poland that has been preserved in its original construction.

Day 9: Depart from Wroclaw and Arrive in Krakow

Transfer: Wroclaw to Wroclaw Glowny railway station

Transfer: Krakow Glowny to Krakow - City Centre

Hotel: Metropolitan Boutique Hotel Krakow (4 Star Rating)

Metropolitan Boutique Hotel invites you to the heart of Cracow - Polish cultural capital and a city full of life. The hotel is established in a newly renovated 19th century building, perfectly placed between the Old Town Square and the trendy area of Kazimierz. It is ideally located away from the noise, yet only minutes walk from the city's main attractions. The fusion of traditional architecture with modern and elegant interiors, combined with a great location and perfect service will make for a memorable stay in Cracow.

Day 10: Private Half Day City Tour with Wawel Castle & St. Mary's Church

Krakow can brag with its beauty thanks to the fact that it was not damaged during World War II. Most of the buildings surrounding the Market stand here for hundred years and were only renovated. In this historical period, a significant amount of polish cities under German occupation were destroyed and needed to be rebuild from the start.

This tour includes all the highlights of the Old Town for which the city is famous for. It follows the Royal Route that goes along the most known streets in Krakow, the Slowacki Theater, one of the oldest universities in Europe- the Jagiellonian University and the mentioned impressing Main Market Square which size is compared to the Piazza San Marco in Venice. You will also see St. Mary’s Basilica (entrance) and, of course, the magnificent Wawel Castle (entrance) on the Wawel Hill with the Cathedral.

During this tour you will stroll down the charming streets full of history with the possibility to have a short coffee break or small treat (not incl.). If you happen to be at the Main Market Square at a full hour, you will hear the legendary bugle call from St. Mary Basilica. It is a sonic symbol of Krakow that resounds until this day.

Day 11: Private Full Day Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp

Take part in a tour to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp from Krakow and learn more about the modern history marked by German crimes and cruelty in forced labour camps during World War II in occupied Poland. We will take you to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum (entrance), the site of former camps, that now preserves this place in memory of over 1 million people (including 960 000 Jews) who died here and acts as a research centre. The Museum grounds became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and today it is visited by over 2 million people from all over the world annually.

Day 12: Private Half Day Tour to the Wieliczka Salt Mine

The Wieliczka Salt Mine (entrance) is one of the oldest mines in the world. It has been working constantly since the 13th century. Since 1978 it is a part of the UNESCO World Culture and National Heritage list. The tourist route that is open for visitors reaches 135 meters below the surface and connects three levels. Apart from the Tourist Route, the underground passages and chambers house the Krakow Salt-Works Museum, which is one of the largest mining-related museums in Europe. Visitors can admire the museum’s collection both underground at the level three of the salt mine and in the Salt-Works Castle.

Day 13: Depart from Krakow

Transfer: Krakow - City Centre to Krakow Airport

Featured Destinations

Krakow

Wroclaw

Poznan

Set on the banks of the Warta River 165 mi/270 km west of Warsaw, 1,000-year-old Poznan, Poland, blends Gothic and baroque in much of its architecture.

Highlights of this industrialized city include the 10th-century Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, Gorka's Palace (that houses the Archaeological Museum), the Greenhouse (10 pavilions that contain more than 17,000 plants), Raczynski Library, the Opera House and the Museum of Musical Instruments (it houses Chopin's pianos). In Old Town Square, a crowd gathers on the hour to watch the clock on the old town hall that dates from 1550.

Poznan has all the requisite charm Americans typically look for when traveling in Europe. Its vibrant Old Town bustles with outdoor bars, restaurants and shops, and the Royal Imperial Route walking trail wends past historical and cultural attractions.

In warm weather, the Old Market Square comes alive with shops and outdoor entertainment, and during the winter holidays, it becomes the site of a picturesque Christmas market, with everything from local crafts to regional food and drink.

There is a modern side to Poznan, too, evidenced by the dramatic, multicolored Freedom Fountain sculpture in Plac Wolnosci that turns colors at night, and the Stary Browar (or Old Brewery) shopping center, a combination art and retail space. Familiar franchises such as Starbucks and Zara may not appeal to visitors, but the center's artful renovation bespeaks the attitude of a city eager to preserve its heritage while moving aggressively into the next century.

One of the Poznan's most notable geographical features is Malta Lake, host to international rowing regattas as well as a place to rent boats or visit a water park. For families, there is an outdoor amusement park, minigolf and even an artificial ski slope, for visitors who can't wait for winter.

In addition, Poznan, located about halfway between Warsaw and Berlin, is accessible from either city in about three hours by train, and flights from Berlin to Warsaw offer additional flexibility for travelers who want to start in one city and depart from another.

Finally, like many parts of Poland, Poznan is a bargain. The country has not yet adopted the euro, and while some aspects of the tourism infrastructure are more advanced than others, it is not hard to find hotels and restaurants that are up to, but priced below, Western European standards.

Poznan is also home to the Poznan International Fair, which is a large exhibition and trade center that hosts numerous events during the year. For a schedule of these events, see http://www.mtp.pl.

Gdansk (Gdynia)

Historic Gdansk represents one of the richest, most lavish complexes of architectonic relics in Poland. The entrances to historic quarters are huge stone gateways guarding the main thoroughfare; the well-proportioned tower of town hall makes a powerful impact. The main square is filled with fine mansions. St. Mary’s Church is the world's largest brick church, with a capacity of 25,000. Dominating the waterside is seven-story Great Mill. Gdynia is the modern port for Gdansk. Near Gdansk is Sopot, one of the most fashionable seaside resorts in northern Europe during the 19th century and the country’s most popular health spa with its beach and flair for entertainment. Sopot is known as an important music center, featuring an annual Opera and International Song Festival. Gdansk Historical Museum has lavish decorations and fascinating exhibits. Maritime Museum features a model of every ship produced in local shipyards since 1945 and is housed in the massive 15th-century Gdansk Crane. National Art Museum, one of Gdansk’s highlights, boasts a collection of Gothic art and sculpture.

Excursions

Gdansk - Window to Freedom - Half Day Tour

A Pulsating Harbour - Gdansk/Gdynia/Sopot - Full Day Tour

A Pulsating Harbour - Tri-City Complex: Gdanks/Gdynia/Sopot

Gdansk, as fascinating and special city as one could hope to find anywhere, was once known as Danzig - name etched deep in European history. It is a major harbour, first German, then Hanseatic, Polish, Prussian, Free City and finally Polish. Desired by many, the city was often fought over. Indeed, it was the nearby Westerplatte that the first shots of history’s greatest war were fired in 1939. Later in the late 1970s the city’s Lenin Shipyard saw the birth of the Solidarity Trade Union, which made Lech Walesa a household name and began the process of transformation across the entire region. Gdansk has not forgotten its history. The lovingly restored buildings of the Old Town and waterfront provide picturesque and interesting surroundings, in which one may take a stroll, dine or shop for the city’s famous amber jewelry. In turn, the impressive Monument to Murdered Shipyard Workers gives the visitor a pause for thought about all that has happened since the 1970s.But further surprises await, for Gdansk is just the largest component of the Tri-City of Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot. North-south development along the coast left beautiful and unspoiled woods and forests on hills just inland, and allows the visitor to travel smoothly from place to place by road or by local railway. Required stops for all include Gdynia, the lively naval, fishing and commercial port with its historical ships, beaches and the Oceanographic Museum; Sopot, an elegant beach resort of villas and hotels famous for its musical and cultural festivals; and Gdansk-Oliwa, a suburb boasting beautiful parks and a cathedral, whose world-famous organ Poland-largest entertains and entrances all who hear it. Lively, attractive, cultured, historical: the Gdansk area is as varied and eternally fascinating as the sea, which brought its fame and fortune.

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You will be picked up at the port by your guide and driver.

Gdansk & Stutthof - Full Day Tour

Gdansk & Stutthof

Full Day Tour

We start the tour from the Upland Gate - a fragment of the city's fortifications and one of its main gates. Just behind it, we pass by a baked-brick construction consisting of the Prison Tower and the Torture House - relics of the Gothic defence walls from the 15th century. The Golden Gate, situated next to the Prison Tower, opens onto the Long Market - a magnificent street, with Patrician mansions decorated with late Renaissance and Baroque facades - a real feast for the eyes!!! It is here that the richest burghers of Gdansk used to live. Next, we can see the Main Town Hall, with a life-sized figure of king Sigismund Augustus on the top. Beyond the Main Town Hall, we admire the Artus Court - a building used for Hanseatic League meetings, the most beautiful court in all the Hanseatic cities. Just behind it rises the tower of St. Mary's Basilica, a part of the most precious and largest red-brick Gothic church. On our way back we pass by Mariacka Street, with its gabled terraced houses and elegant boutiques, leading to the Long Wharf on the Motlawa River. At the river's edge stands the characteristic Gdansk Crane, where the tour ends.

Afterwards, drive to see the former Nazi Concentration Stutthof Camp established at the beginning of September 1939 is the oldest camp of mass-extermination in Poland. The first prisoners of camp thought for "desirable Polish elements" were representatives of Polish associations in Free City of Danzig. Within the 5 years of camp existance 110.000 mens, women and children were kept and almost 65.000 prisoners died as result of murdering in gas chambers, beating, hanging, torturing and making medical tests by Nazi mad scientists. Stutthof was freed at the beginning of May 1944 by troops of the Soviet Army.

Nowadays there is the National Museum of Stutthof established in 1962 including post-camp buildings, prisoners' barracks, gas chambers, crematory, gallows. There is also permament exhibition dedicated to prisoners of Stutthof inside post-camp buildings.

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You will be picked up at your port by our guide and driver.

Gdansk: Gdansk & Sopot – 5 hours

Warsaw

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09/23/2026 - 12/31/2028

from $6,725 per person

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