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Relaxed 11-Day Poland Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Łódź to Oświęcim and Krakow

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Embark on this 11-day relaxed road trip in Poland, as Łódź, Ksawerów, Borysew, Chorzów, Katowice, Oświęcim, Brzezinka, Krakow, Sosnowiec, Dąbrowa Górnicza, and Częstochowa welcome you with stunning sights, fun activities, and the freedom of a laid-back self-drive holiday!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Poland, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 5 nights in Łódź, 1 night in Oświęcim, and 4 nights in Krakow, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Poland.

Your journey starts in Łódź, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 11-day relaxed road trip in Poland to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Poland already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Old Town Market Square In Krakow and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Poland road trip itinerary for 11 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Poland.

If you want to make your 11-day relaxed self-drive tour in Poland even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Poland includes 10 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 11 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 11-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Poland today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Łódź - Arrival day
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  • Rosa's Passage
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Your relaxed road trip through Poland starts when you reach the incredible city of Łódź, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Łódź and begin your adventure in Poland.

Łódź is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Łódź. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Łódź, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Łódź’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Poland.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Poland. Enjoy your first taste of Łódź as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Łódź
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Drive 14 km, 1 hour 17 min

  • EC1 Łódź - City of Culture
  • Manufaktura
  • Saltos trampoline park
  • Piłsudskiego Park
  • Botanical garden in Łódź
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Poland by joining a traveler-approved tour in Łódź. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Łódź that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Poland more memorable.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Łódź, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Łódź and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Poland!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Łódź
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Drive 6 km, 53 min

  • Unicorn Stable (tram station)
  • OFF Piotrkowska
  • Film Museum in Lodz
  • Park Źródliska in Łódź
  • Palm House
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Poland. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Poland and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Łódź has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Poland.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Łódź!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Łódź
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Drive 135 km, 2 hours 27 min

  • Rezerwat przyrody Wiączyń
  • Safari Borysew Zoo
  • Piotrkowska Street
  • Piotrkowska Street
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Poland makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Poland also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Poland, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Łódź.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Łódź. The bars in Łódź make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Łódź as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Poland!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Łódź
  • Oświęcim
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Drive 258 km, 3 hours 40 min

  • Silesian Zoological Park
  • Kosciuszko Park
  • Silesian Museum
  • Nikiszowiec Historic Mining District
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Day 5 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Poland offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Oświęcim for 1 night.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Oświęcim. Staying in the town gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Poland.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Poland, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Oświęcim.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the town.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Poland!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Oświęcim
  • Krakow
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Drive 87 km, 1 hour 51 min

  • Memorial and Museum Auschwitz II-Birkenau
  • Memorial and Museum Auschwitz I
  • Zatorland Amusement Park
  • St. Florian's Gate
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Day 6 of your self-drive tour in Poland offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Krakow for 4 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Poland.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Krakow. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Krakow and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Krakow as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Poland!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Krakow
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Drive 2 km, 36 min

  • Wawel Castle
  • Wawel Cathedral
  • Planty Park
  • Kazimierz
  • Ulica Grodzka
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Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Poland more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Poland. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Krakow, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Krakow. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Poland!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Krakow
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Drive 8 km, 1 hour 19 min

  • Henryk Jordan Park
  • National Museum in Kraków
  • Old town Market Square in Krakow
  • Sukiennice
  • Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Poland by joining a traveler-approved tour in Łódź. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Łódź that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Poland more memorable.

Exploring the food culture in Krakow offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Poland!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Krakow
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Drive 30 km, 1 hour 25 min

  • Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
  • Kościuszko Mound
  • Bielańsko-Tyniecki Landscape Park
  • Krakow Zoo
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Poland. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Poland and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Poland!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Krakow
  • Łódź
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Drive 293 km, 4 hours 22 min

  • Ogród Jordanowski w Sosnowcu
  • Molo na Pogorii III
  • Park Zielona in Dąbrowa Górnicza
  • Jasna Góra
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On day 10 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Poland, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

You'll be staying in Łódź on this laid-back road trip through Poland. You'll stay here for 1 night.

Exploring the food culture in Łódź offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Łódź. The bars in Łódź make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Poland!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Łódź - Departure day
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  • Schiller Passage
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Day 11 of your relaxed road trip in Poland is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Secure the perfect souvenirs for your family and friends back home or buy yourself a remembrance of your amazing vacation.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 11 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 11-day relaxed road trip in Poland is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.
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Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
Get instant confirmation
Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

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