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

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