Highlights of Poland

Accompanied by a local guide, we will visit the Warsaw Uprising Museum, an interesting site where you will learn about Warsaw’s role in WWII.  We will eat lunch at Hala Koszyki, a modern and energetic collective eatery.

In the afternoon, we will dive deeper into Warsaw with a private walking tour that will take us to sites you won’t commonly find in guidebooks. We will end the day with a stop at the world’s first Vodka Museum to learn about and taste the national drink of Poland.

With a local guide, we will visit Malbork Castle. This 13th Century fortress is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest castle in the world measured by land mass.

We reach Gdańsk in the afternoon. This seaside town has a beautiful Old Town decorated with colorful buildings and shops. We will visit an amber workshop and see artists at work. Poland exports around 70% of the world’s Baltic Amber and you will find many beautiful pieces on the streets of Gdańsk.

We begin the day with a visit to the Museum of World War II which is one of our favorite museums in Poland. This modern and interactive museum is not to be missed as Gdańsk is the official starting place of WWII.

The afternoon will be spent on the water! From the neighboring town of Sopot, we will walk the longest wooden pier in Europe. Here we begin our journey by boat to the Hel Peninsula, a long crescent shaped sand bar separating the Bay of Puck from the Baltic Sea. There will be plenty of time to walk on the golden sand beaches and relax by the sea.

Today we see the historical city of Toruń located on the Vistula River. Toruń is one of the oldest cities in Poland with a settlement dating back to the 8th century. We will visit the Living Museum of Gingerbread and participate in an interactive tour. We will walk the streets of the Old Town, the same streets that Nicolaus Copernicus walked as a boy growing up in Toruń.

Wrocław is one of our favorite cities in Poland. We will explore the historic streets with a local guide and see art galleries, local pubs and the historic and vibrant Market Square. This beautiful city is filled with many colorful nooks.

We will stroll through Ostrów Tumski, a small island in the center of the city, and find a spot to enjoy a coffee and ice cream. Wrocław locals love ice cream no matter the season!

With a local expert, we will visit the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. This site is a monument to the tragic history that took place there during WWII. It is a very emotional and extremely important place.

From here we will stop at Moszna Castle, a fairytale castle in southern Poland that is often featured on lists of the most beautiful castles in the world.

Zakopane is a picturesque mountain paradise for hiking, winter sports and mountain lovers of all kinds. We begin with a walk down the local promenade, Krupówki, filled with local shops and cafes. We will stop for a coffee at Tygodnik Podhalański that has a perfect view over the Tatras and meet a Zakopane local who can answer all our questions.

Together, we will take a cable car to the peak of Kasprowy Wierch. From a height of more than 6,500 feet, we can see the breathtaking panoramic view over neighboring peaks and valleys. We can even see into Slovakia since this is where the border joins the two countries.

At the Oscypek Museum, we will have the opportunity to learn the technique of making Podhale cheese and form an oscypek ourselves. Our accommodation for the night is planned in a traditional cottage hosted by Polish Highlanders. Incredible mountain views, a wood burning fire and local delicacies - this is how we visit Zakopane.

In the afternoon, we dive underground into the Wieliczka Sale Mine. This is a historic mine deep underground that boasts almost 200 miles of tunnels. There are many incredible things carved into the stone here, including an enormous underground cathedral. Wieliczka is a must see.

We will visit Ojcowski National Park that contains natural bridges, dark caves and deep ravines. We will have a short walk here with a local guide who will explain about the region. The natural features here are unparalleled.

Today, we head underground into the belly of the Kraków Market Square, which holds over 1000 years of archaeological history. You can observe the ancient market stalls that once stood in the city center and see artifacts that were buried in time.

We will step into the Jewish district of Krakow, which today also serves as the artistic center. There will be time to wander about the charming streets of Kazimierz, visit local boutiques and talk with artists.

In the afternoon its time to roll up our sleeves - we’re making pierogi! The class will be held with cheerful chefs that use fresh local ingredients. We will also bake braided Challah bread and taste some other local delicacies.

Today we find ourselves in the Polish Jurassic Highlands, where we will explore the famous castle, Ogrodzieniec, which was featured in the Netflix series The Witcher (2019). This castle is part of the legendary Trail of the Eagle’s Nests, which is a chain of 25 medieval castles between Częstochowa and Kraków.

Our final night will be spent in Warsaw with a farewell dinner to celebrate our incredible adventure together in Poland.

Enjoy a fresh breakfast before going to the airport.

Safe Travels!

This itinerary can be customized for you and your groups. We can add extra nights in each of the cities or prepare something special just for you. Simply let us know and we can arrange it.