Best Poland Tour

Welcome to Krakow, the ancient royal capital and now the second largest city of Poland. After you land at Krakow Airport (also, John Paul II International Airport), our driver will pick you up to the hotel. When you finish checking in, you are recommended to take a walk around Rynek Główny, which is the vibrant central square of Krakow.

Accommodation: Mercure Old Town (4 star) or similar

In the morning, we will arrange a visit to Wieliczka Salt Mine, our driver guide will transfer you there and then you will join a group with a shared guide. This world heritage site is about 10km (6.2mi) southeast of Krakow, and it will take us 2.5-3 hours to fully enjoy the architecture, salt carvings and underground lakes inside.

We will drive back to Krakow downtown in the afternoon. A local guide will show you around the Wawel Hill. During the sightseeing, various Renaissance castles and cathedrals will please your eyes. There is no plan afterwards.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Mercure Old Town (4 star) or similar

Today we will head for Zakopane town, which is known for wooden houses and winter sports. After arrival, you may enjoy strolling along the Krupówki Street, trying local cuisine, or exploring souvenir shops on your own. Then, we will accompany you to climb the mountains nearby. Standing on the mountain top, you will be surprised at the wide view stretching from Tatra Mountains to Slovakia. In the evening, you may have dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Bachleda Hotel Kasprowy (4 star) or similar

Today we are leaving for an important stop, Auschwitz. Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is on the site of Auschwitz concentration camp, and it is 60km (37.3mi) southwest of Krakow. Our guide will lead you to visit for about 3.5 hours. During the Second World War, nearly 1.1 million Jewish people were massacred here by Nazi. The preserved gas chambers and scaffolds etc. are a reminder of the brutality of war.

Then, we will drive along the Oder River to reach Wrocław. With over 1,000 years' history, Wrocław is acclaimed as Europe's cultural capital for Czech, German and Polish cultures coexist. After arrival, you may take a walk around the Old Market Square by yourself.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mercure Wroclaw Centrum (4 star) or similar

Today we will travel northwards to Poznan. On arrival, our tour guide will show you around the island of Ostrow Tumski. It was Poland's capital during the early 10th century, and the Archcathdereal Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul here is really worth seeing. Then we will travel to Old Town to visit the Old Town Square and the Renaissance Town Hall. Cross a narrow street and we could see St. Stanislav's Church. At the end of today's tour, we'll visit the Old Brewery and the remains of a Prussian fort.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Mercure Poznan Centrum (4 star) or similar

Today we will set out for Torun. To know this city better, we will arrange a local guide to lead you to get around the Torun old town. You will visit Artus Court, the Church of the Holy Spirit, Copernicus' House, the Bridge Gate, the Monument of Nicholas Copernicus, and St. Johns' Cathedral. When the guided tour finishes, it is highly recommended to taste Torun gingerbread (Toruńskie Pierniki), which is said to be the tastiest gingerbread in Europe.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Copernicus Torun Hotel (4 star) or similar

In company with a local expert, today we are going to visit Westerplatte and Gdańsk Shipyards. As the estuary of Vistula River, Westerplatte used to be a military area. Also, it was where Nazi Germany launched offensive to Polish army on September 1st, 1939, which marked the beginning of World War II. Our guide will tell you more about the history background on the way.

Then, we will get back to Gdańsk downtown and you may enjoy an activity-free afternoon. To feel this city's peaceful vibe, you may roam along the river bank to admire the medieval buildings, among which the St. Mary's Church is a must for being the largest brick church in Europe.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Qubus Hotel Gdansk (4 star) or similar

Today we will pay a visit to Malbork Castle, which was built by Teutonic Knights in the 13th century. Together with a local guide, you may enjoy its impressive exterior as well as the eye-opening exhibitions inside. Then, we move on to the southern area. We will drive across the Masuria Lake District to Warsaw, via a little town called Iława.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Novotel Warszawa Centrum (4 star) or similar

Today is scheduled with a full day tour in Poland's capital, Warsaw. We are going to visit the Palace of Culture, Chopin Monument, and the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes. Then, it is time to walk through Warsaw's Old Town, by which you could feel this city's revival after World War II. You may spend the rest of the day as you like. Buying some souvenirs is a good way to top off your holiday.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Novotel Warszawa Centrum (4 star) or similar

Today you are about to take the homeward flight. Our driver will escort you to Warsaw Chopin Airport on time and see you off. Hope you had fun during this best Poland private tour. Goodbye!

Meals: Breakfast