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Portrait of Poland ( 6080)

9 Day Tour from Warsaw to Warsaw

2024 Tour Details

A rich cultural heritage, fascinating history, and beautiful landscapes make Poland an interesting place to discover. On this Poland tour, you’ll spend two nights in Warsaw and Gdansk, three nights in Kraków, and one night in Poznan. Along the way, learn about Poland’s history and visit some of its historic cities with their charming old towns, and some UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide—an expert in the city’s history, sights, culture, and secrets—in Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Poznan, and Kraków. Torun is the birthplace of renaissance astronomer Copernicus and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the Middle Ages, it was a prominent trade hub as a member of the Hanseatic League. Dating back to the 7th century, Kraków is known as Poland’s most beautiful city and cultural capital. Here, the sightseeing tour features the Market Square, one of Europe’s loveliest squares, along with Wawel Hill. Gdansk is a beautiful port city on the Baltic Sea, which played an important role in recent history by facilitating the events that brought to the fall of the Berlin wall. You’ll visit the monastery of Jasna Góra in Czestochowa, an important pilgrimage spot. Its Black Madonna, a painting of the Virgin Mary, is a symbol of the country and venerated as the "Queen of Poland." You'll also visit what is left of the Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Take a breath of fresh air on the included excursion to Zakopane, a mountain resort in the Tatras, a favourite holiday spot for locals and visitors. You’ll have a chance to do a little hiking or to relax taking in the spectacular views. You’ll arrive home from this value-minded tour through Poland with a new appreciation of Poland’s history, culture, nature, and wonderful cities—an enriching adventure!

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 Tour Highlights

Sightseeing:

WARSAW
Guided sightseeing

GDANSK
Guided sightseeing

TORUN
Guided sightseeing

POZNAN
Guided sightseeing

JASNA GÓRA
Guided Monastery visit

KRAKÓW
Guided sightseeing, visit Cathedral

ZAKOPANE
Excursion

AUSCHWITZ
Guided visit

Guides:

Local Guides for city sightseeing in Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Poznan, Jasna Góra, Kraków, Auschwitz; professional Tour Director while touring

UNESCO World Heritage

World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

  • Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Historic Centre of Krakow
  • Historic Centre of Warsaw
  • Medieval Town of Torun
Transportation:

Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Buffet breakfasts daily; 5 dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN WARSAW, POLAND Check into your hotel. Explore the Polish capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. In the early evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

Day 2

WARSAW–GDANSK Today’s included sightseeing tour with a Local Guide is an excellent introduction to Warsaw. Magnificently reconstructed after WWII, Warsaw is a rich tapestry of nearly every European architectural style, from Gothic to Neoclassical, with wide, modern avenues in striking contrast to the narrow lanes of the old section. Continue to Gdansk on the Baltic Sea, one of the most important Hanseatic cities in the 14th and 15th centuries. Today’s Distance: 261 mi/ 420 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 3

GDANSK Among the most important shipping ports in Northern Europe, Gdansk (formerly known by its German name, Danzig) is the birthplace of “Solidarity,” the Polish trade union that revolutionized Polish modern politics. On the included city tour this morning, your Local Guide will explain the city’s past and present. Spend some time exploring on your own or join the optional excursion to the town of Malbork, founded in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights, and visit its Gothic Marienburg Castle, one of the most striking fortified castles in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 4

GDANSK–TORUN–POZNAN First stop today is medieval Torun on the Vistula River, birthplace of renaissance astronomer Copernicus and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your Local Guide will introduce you to the many captivating highlights, including the starówka (Old Town) with the ruins of a 13th-century Teutonic Knights’ castle, as well as many samples of Gothic architecture. Head west to Poznan, one of the country’s oldest cities and a part of Polish history for the past 1,000 years. This afternoon, discover the main attractions on your included city sightseeing tour with a Local Guide.
Today’s Distance: 2305 mi/ 370 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 5

POZNAN–JASNA GÓRA–KRAKÓW Stop at Jasna Góra in Czestochowa for a guided visit of the Monastery that withstood the repeated onslaughts of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna has been venerated as the “Queen of Poland” and has become the country’s national symbol. Continue to Kraków.
Today’s Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 6

KRAKÓW Dating back to the 7th century, Kraków is revered by many as Poland’s most beautiful city. It was the country’s capital for over 500 years. On your included guided tour, see the Market Square, the Jewish Quarter, Wawel Hill, and visit the Cathedral. Continue exploring on your own or book an optional visit to the spectacular Wieliczka Salt Mines, a subterranean maze of tunnels and chambers—some of them richly decorated. This evening, consider joining an optional traditional dinner.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 7

KRAKÓW. EXCURSION TO ZAKOPANE Get a breath of fresh mountain air today on the included excursion to Zakopane. Located in a picturesque valley at the base of the Tatra mountain range, Zakopane has developed into a beautiful, pristine resort. Typical of this area are the highland wooden houses, cafes, restaurants, and the local shops on Krupowki Street. Enjoy a little hiking or browse around the small market for authentic souvenirs. Return to Krakow.
Today’s Distance: 137 mi/ 220 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

Day 8

KRAKÓW–AUSCHWITZ–WARSAW Encounter sobering history this morning on your visit to the Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. In the afternoon, continue to Warsaw. Tonight’s optional dinner is a great way to round out your fascinating adventure in Poland.
Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 9

WARSAW Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With Cosmos, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

AGNIESZKA KULENTY

Escorting tours for more than 10 years

" As a native Pole, raised in Warsaw, I will share insight with you about Poland and its people. It is my passion to make sure that visitors fully understand the history and culture of my beloved country. Dynamics of our tour program makes your travel experience unique. You will have time to focus on our customs, traditions, hospitality, landscapes and delicious food. As cooking is my other passion, I truly believe that I can share my love for Polish food with you."

Tour Director -  AGNIESZKA KULENTY

ZSOFIA BALIPAP

Escorting tours for more than 10 years

" When I am on tour, I enjoy sharing my experience and knowledge of culture, history, geography, art and gastronomy. I always enjoy the diversity of the people who decide to come and travel. It is impressive to see people from very different backgrounds, willing to learn about the new cities, countries and regions. And, of course, not only learning, but also enjoying each other's company, having fun together and forming new friendships which will often last for a lifetime. I am very glad that I chose to become a Tour Director."

Tour Director -  ZSOFIA BALIPAP

 Accommodation

WARSAW

REGENT WARSAW HOTEL

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

GDANSK

FOCUS PREMIUM HOTEL GDANSK

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

POZNAN

DE SILVA PREMIUM

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

KRAKOW

CONRAD

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



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