Grand Tour of Poland

Welcome to Warsaw, Poland's vibrant capital. Upon your independent arrival at the hotel, meet your tour leader and fellow travelers at 4 pm in the hotel lobby. Embark on a walk to the UNESCO-listed Old Town, meticulously rebuilt after World War II. Visit the Church of the Holy Cross, where Chopin's heart lies in an urn. The day concludes with a welcome evening featuring Chopin's music and a delightful welcome dinner.

Start your day with a guided city tour of Warsaw, covering the downtown area, the historical Jewish Ghetto, the elegant Royal Route, and the enchanting Lazienki Park. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure. Overnight stay in Warsaw.

After breakfast, we head north to the Baltic Sea, stopping in the Ilawa Lake District to marvel at the Ostroda-Elblag Canal. We then tour the magnificent Malbork Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a unique culinary experience at 'The Small Dutchman' before heading to Gdansk for an overnight stay.

Start your day with a visit to the famous Gdansk Shipyard, followed by a tour of the grand Oliwa Cathedral. Explore the Old Town of Gdansk, featuring unique Hanzeatic-style architecture, St. Mary's Basilica, the Neptune Fountain, and the Artus Court. Enjoy a cooking class where you'll learn how to prepare delicious pierogi, a Polish national dish. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure.

Bid farewell to Gdansk and head towards Torun, stopping for a leisurely walk on Europe's longest wooden pier in Sopot. In Torun, enjoy a tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town, famous for its original Gothic structures and gingerbread. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure. Overnight stay in Torun.

Travel to Wroclaw, often referred to as the 'Venice of the North' for its remarkable Gothic architecture and scenic canals. Enjoy a guided walk through the Old Town and the Ostrow Tumski. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Wroclaw.

Immerse yourself in local communities, starting with a visit to the Borowski Glass Factory in Tomaszów Bolesławiecki. Explore the UNESCO-listed Church of Peace in Jawor. Enjoy a flavorful lunch at the Villa Greta guesthouse in the enchanting village of Dobków. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Wroclaw.

Today's journey leads us to the somber reminders of the former German Nazi death camps: Auschwitz I and II Birkenau. After a respectful pause and lunch, we continue to Zakopane, the premier Polish mountain resort. Enjoy a lively highlander show featuring live music and dance, and taste the local cuisine. Overnight stay at a Zakopane hotel.

Explore the local wooden architecture in Zakopane and take a funicular railway ride to Mt. Gubalowka. Visit the famous Polish cemetery 'Na Peksowym Brzyzku'. After lunch, enjoy some souvenir hunting along Krupowki Street before departing for Krakow. Overnight stay in a beautiful Old Town hotel in Krakow.

Descend into the underground chambers of the Wieliczka Salt Mines for a unique tour of the medieval galleries, chapels, and halls carved out of rock and salt deposits. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Krakow at your leisure. Overnight stay in Krakow.

Embark on a city tour of Krakow, encompassing the medieval quarter, fascinating churches, and the most picturesque streets. Witness the unveiling of the world's largest wooden altar in the Church of the Virgin Mary and explore the legendary Wawel Castle. Enjoy some free time to independently explore the charming streets of the Old Town. The day concludes with a flavorful farewell dinner. Overnight stay in Krakow.

After breakfast, visit the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, one of the most important and inspiring pilgrimage points in Christendom. Arrive in Warsaw around 6 pm. Depending on your needs, we can arrange an extended stay in Warsaw.