Best of Poland (11 Days)

Begin your Polish adventure in the resilient city of Warsaw. After checking in to your hotel in the afternoon, take some time to relax or explore the city at your own pace. Later, meet your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the hotel for a welcome gathering.

Embark on a guided sightseeing tour of Warsaw with a Local Specialist. Discover the city's iconic landmarks and learn about its remarkable recovery from the devastation of World War II. In your free time, consider an optional visit to the magnificent Wilanów Palace.

Travel to Gdańsk, one of Poland's oldest cities renowned as the amber capital of the world. En route, stop at a local farm for a delightful 'Be My Guest' lunch featuring home-grown produce.

Start the day with a sightseeing tour of Gdańsk's old town with a Local Specialist. Visit the European Solidarity Centre and learn about the history of the Polish trade union and civil resistance movement. Enjoy free time to explore the city, admire the architecture in the historic Long Market, and wander down Long Lane to Golden Gate. Consider an optional visit to the impressive Malbork Castle. End the day with a delicious dinner at your hotel.

Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour that includes the city's Leaning Tower and the house of famed astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Continue to Wrocław, a former European 'Capital of Culture'. Enjoy dinner at your hotel in the evening.

Join your Local Specialist on a guided tour of Wrocław. Discover its complex history and see some of its most important sites, including Wrocław Cathedral, the Main Market Square, Old Town Hall and Salt Square. Visit the Baroque ceremonial hall of Aula Leopoldina at Wrocław University and the oldest confectionery in Wrocław. In the afternoon, consider an optional visit to Książ Castle and the UNESCO-listed Świdnica Church of Peace.

Travel towards the foot of the Tatra Mountains, the highest mountain range of the Carpathians. Spend some free time exploring the town or consider an optional experience through the lush countryside. Enjoy a restful night at your Stays With Stories accommodation, the Hotel Nosalowy Dwór (or similar), nestled right next to the stunning high peaks of the Tatra Mountains.

Travel to Kraków and enjoy views of the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill during your tour with a Local Specialist. Your walking tour through the Old Town includes a visit to the Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. In the evening, consider sampling some lively Polish entertainment with dinner.

Consider an optional visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, renowned as the Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland. Spend the rest of the day exploring Kraków at your leisure. Enjoy a slice of Polish Sernik Babci on the Old Town Square, or perhaps visit a traditional Communist era milk bar.

Travel to the former Auschwitz concentration camp for a poignant reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust. Continue to Jasna Góra Monastery, a popular pilgrimage site, and see the iconic Black Madonna of Częstochowa. Arrive in Warsaw in the evening and enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers.

Say farewell to your travel companions and Travel Director as your memorable tour of Poland comes to an end. Safe travels!