Two-Week Relaxed Poland Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Krakow to Kielce, Warsaw, and Łódź

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Embark on this 15-day relaxed road trip in Poland, as Krakow, Wieliczka, Ojców, Kielce, Chęciny, Tokarnia, Bartków, Warsaw, Błonie, Łódź, Częstochowa, and Chorzów 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 4 nights in Krakow, 1 night in Kielce, 5 nights in Warsaw, and 4 nights in Łódź, 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 Krakow, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 15-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 15 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 15-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 14 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 15 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 15-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Poland today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day1

Day 1

  • Krakow - Arrival day
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  • Old town Market Square in Krakow
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Your relaxed road trip through Poland starts when you reach the incredible city of Krakow, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Krakow and begin your adventure in Poland.

Krakow 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.

Find your way to your hotel in Krakow. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Poland. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

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 Krakow, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Krakow and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

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

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Day2

Day 2

  • 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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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 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 Krakow, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Krakow.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Poland!

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Day3

Day 3

  • Krakow
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Drive 12 km, 49 min

  • Wawel Cathedral
  • Wawel Castle
  • Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University
  • Henryk Jordan Park
  • Ulica Grodzka
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A visit to Ulica Grodzka is a must on the agenda today. This street is full of hidden gems and character, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Plus, you’ll be close to some of the city’s most famous sights.

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 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.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Poland.

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Day4

Day 4

  • Krakow
  • Kielce
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Drive 179 km, 3 hours 5 min

  • Planty Park
  • Jewish Square
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine
  • Ojcowski National Park Museum
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Day 4 of your relaxed road trip across Poland offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Kielce, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Poland as you make your way to Kielce. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

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 Kielce.

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 Kielce. The bars in Kielce make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

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

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Day5

Day 5

  • Kielce
  • Warsaw
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Drive 237 km, 3 hours 11 min

  • Jaskinia Raj
  • Royal Castle in Chęciny
  • Museum of the Kielce Countryside
  • Dąb Bartek
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On day 5 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.

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

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

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Warsaw and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

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

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Day6

Day 6

  • Warsaw
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Drive 26 km, 1 hour 4 min

  • Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów
  • Palace on the Isle
  • Łazienki Park
  • National Museum in Warsaw
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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 Warsaw, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

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.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Poland. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Poland tomorrow with new energy.

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Day7

Day 7

  • Warsaw
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Drive 14 km, 45 min

  • City Zoological Garden in Warsaw
  • Multimedialny Park Fontann
  • Warsaw Barbican
  • Royal Castle in Warsaw
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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 Krakow. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Krakow that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Poland more memorable.

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 Warsaw.

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

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Day8

Day 8

  • Warsaw
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Drive 8 km, 1 hour 14 min

  • Copernicus Science Centre
  • Vistula Boulevards
  • Presidential Palace
  • Saxon Garden
  • Palace of Culture and Science
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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.

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.

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

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

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Day9

Day 9

  • Warsaw
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Drive 16 km, 50 min

  • Park Szczęśliwicki
  • Górka Szczęśliwicka
  • Warsaw Uprising Museum
  • Museum of the History of Polish Jews
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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, Warsaw has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Warsaw and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Poland.

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Day10

Day 10

  • Warsaw
  • Łódź
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Drive 142 km, 2 hours 1 min

  • Park Bajka
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Day 10 of your relaxed road trip in Poland will take you on a self-paced journey to more than one incredible place in one day. See some of the best attractions in Poland, taste the most delectable foods and exquisite drinks, and make incredible memories as you go!

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Warsaw.

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

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.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Łódź.

Toast to another amazing day in Poland!

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Day11

Day 11

  • Łódź
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Drive 32 km, 1 hour 26 min

  • Botanical garden in Łódź
  • Piłsudskiego Park
  • Saltos trampoline park
  • Film Museum in Lodz
  • Park on the mill
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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.

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.

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.

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

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Day12

Day 12

  • Łódź
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Drive 8 km, 55 min

  • EC1 Łódź - City of Culture
  • Rosa's Passage
  • Museum of the City of Lodz
  • Manufaktura
  • Piotrkowska Street
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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 Krakow. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Krakow that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Poland more memorable.

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.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Łódź.

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

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Day13

Day 13

  • Łódź
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Drive 6 km, 36 min

  • Unicorn Stable (tram station)
  • OFF Piotrkowska
  • Palm House
  • Park Źródliska in Łódź
  • 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.

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 Łódź, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

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

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

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Day14

Day 14

  • Łódź
  • Krakow
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Drive 287 km, 4 hours 12 min

  • Jasna Góra
  • Rosarium
  • Silesian Zoological Park
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Day 14 of your self-drive tour in Poland offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Krakow for 1 night. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Poland.

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

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 Krakow, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

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.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Poland.

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Day15

Day 15

  • Krakow - Departure day
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  • Floriańska Street
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Day 15 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 15 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 15-day relaxed road trip in Poland is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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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.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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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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