Highlights of Southern Poland
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating multi-day tour through Poland, exploring its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes. From the medieval charm of Krakow to the cultural hub of Wroclaw, the natural beauty of Szklarska Poreba, and the cosmopolitan allure of Warsaw, this journey offers a perfect blend of guided experiences and free time to discover each destination at your own pace. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, traditional meals, and unforgettable activities as you immerse yourself in the heart of Poland.
Included
6 breakfasts, 1 dinner
All Intrepid group trips in Europe are accompanied by one of our local European group leaders. ’Local’ in this context means a leader who is European or lives in Europe. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader takes care of logistics, will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.
At Intrepid we also aim to support local guides in the individual cities or locations we travel to. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend an optional local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
Krakow - Old Town to Jewish Quarter leader led walk & Zapiekanka snack
Wroclaw - Main Square leader led walk
Wroclaw - Traditional Polish pottery workshop
Szklarska Poreba - Karkonosze National Park nature walk
Szklarska Poreba - Traditional Polish dinner
Warsaw - University Library Rooftop gardens visit
POLISH TRAINS:
On this trip you will travel between Krakow and Warsaw as well as Warsaw and Gdansk by high speed trains. These trains are modern and equipped with buffet and bar wagon, air conditioning and charging points at each seat. Train travel in Poland is comfortable and takes you directly into the city centre of your destination.
Train , Local bus , Private vehicle
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION:
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.
TWIN SHARE BASIS:
Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. We pair up solo travellers with another traveller of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own.
CHECK-IN TIME:
Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.
PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION:
If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.
FACILITIES:
Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges.
Hotel (6 nights)
hotel: 6 night(s);
Destinations
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Krakow
- Krakow - Arrival day
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- Old Synagogue
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Welcome to Poland! Your journey begins in the vibrant city of Krakow with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, take some time to explore the city's striking contrasts, from its medieval Old Town to the lively Jewish Quarter. After the meeting, join your group for an optional dinner at one of the city's renowned restaurants. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar).
Day 2 – Day 2: Krakow
- Krakow
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- Memorial and Museum Auschwitz I
- Town Hall Tower
- Rynek Główny
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Start your day with a guided walk through Krakow's Old Town and Jewish Quarter, ending with a taste of the local delicacy, zapiekanka. In the afternoon, you have the option to visit Auschwitz for a sobering historical experience or explore the former communist town of Nowa Huta. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar).
Day 3 – Day 3: Krakow to Wroclaw
- Gdansk
- Krakow
- Wroclaw
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- Moviegate
- Ostrów Tumski, Wrocław
- Kolejkowo
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Bid farewell to Krakow as you take a morning train to Wroclaw. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation walk through the city's medieval square and perhaps try a local basement brewery for lunch. In the afternoon, participate in a traditional pottery workshop. Spend the evening exploring Ostrow Tumski or hunting for dwarf sculptures in the Old Town. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar).
Day 4 – Day 4: Wroclaw to Szklarska Poreba
- Warsaw
- Wroclaw
- Szklarska Poręba
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- Szklarki Waterfall
- Mineralogical Museum
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Travel by train to the winter resort town of Szklarska Poreba, nestled in the Sudeten Mountains. After checking into your accommodation, explore the town and its surroundings. Visit the beautiful Szklarki Waterfall or the fascinating Mineralogical Museum. In the evening, your leader will recommend local dining options. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar).
Day 5 – Day 5: Szklarska Poreba
- Gdansk
- Szklarska Poręba
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- Karkonosze National Park
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Embark on a guided hike through the high peaks and dense forests of Karkonoski National Park. Enjoy a gentle climb to the Wysoki Kamien Observation Tower, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views. Return to town and conclude your day with a traditional Polish dinner. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar).
Day 6 – Day 6: Szklarska Poreba to Warsaw
- Warsaw
- Szklarska Poręba
- Jelenia Góra
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Depart Szklarska Poreba and transfer to Jelenia Gora, then board a bus to Warsaw. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local craft beer bar and take an orientation walk, visiting the Warsaw University rooftop gardens. End your day with a final dinner, sampling Poland's signature dishes and local vodka. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar).
Day 7 – Day 7: Warsaw
- Gdansk
- Warsaw - Departure day
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Your adventure concludes after breakfast. If you wish to extend your stay in Warsaw, contact your booking agent to arrange additional accommodation. Safe travels!
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