Experience Poland's character: chic medieval hot spots like Kraków and Gdańsk vie with energetic Warsaw for your urban attention. Take an inspiring and memorable journey through the culture and history of Dresden and Prague.
Witaj w Warszawie! Welcome to Warsaw, an energetic and lively city. Today your expert local guide reveals the city's diverse history during your sightseeing tour. View St. John's Cathedral and the Royal Palace in the Old Town which was rebuilt after the World War II and is now UNESCO world heritage site. Marvel at the site of the Warsaw Ghetto. Afterwards you are free to explore and don't miss the opportunity to take an excursion to Wilanów Palace, the former residence of Polish King Sobieski. This evening, enjoy a festive Welcome Reception in Warsaw.
In the morning leave to Toruń, one of the most beautiful cities of Poland, picturesquely located on the both banks of the Vistula (Wisła) River. See the beautiful Old Town and Museum of the famous Polish astronomer – Nicolaus Copernicus (Mikołaj Kopernik). After a guided tour enjoy some time to stroll around on your own, visit some of the welcoming shops or perhaps relax with a cappuccino at a sidewalk cafe. Later in the afternoon continue to Malbork to see the medieval fortress of Teutonic Knights – the greatest castle in Poland. The Malbork Castle, a 15th century powerful stronghold of the Teutonic Knights, is one of the best examples of medieval fortification in Europe. Arrive in Gdańsk in the evening.
Together with your expert local guide see the maritime center of Poland, the historical port town of Gdańsk and birthplace and home of Solidarity, the Cathedral, Neptun Monument, Crane of Gdańsk - Żuraw Gdański, the harbor, and the monument at Westerplatte where the World War II began. Then see Sopot, the health resort with the longest pier in Europe and visit the Gothic Cathedral in Oliwa with a magnificent baroque pipe organ. Arrive in the evening in Poznań.
In the morning together with your expert local guide see the impressive Old Town Market Square and its Old Town Hall. Walk to Ostrów Tumski, the oldest part of Poznań, visit the country’s oldest Cathedral with the tombs of the first Polish rulers built in 10th century. See the Bishop’s Palace, the 16th century Lubrańskich Academy and gothic Church of the Sacred Virgin Mary. Continue to Gniezno, the seat of first Polish archbishop in 10th century. Visit the Gothic Cathedral with its famous 12th century bronze doors. Arrive in Wrocław in the evening.
Today start with your expert local guide visiting the oldest part of the city – Ostrów Tumski with the Cathedral, which is the main landmark of Wrocław. Continue to the University with its magnificent baroque Aula Leopoldina. End today’s tour with a stroll around the Market Square where you are bound to be amazed at the beauty of the late gothic City Hall.
Depart to Dresden, a city that has a long history as the capital and royal residence for the Electors and Kings of Saxony, who for centuries furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendor. The city was known as the Jewel Box, because of its baroque and rococo city center. Continue to the Golden city of Prague, renowned for its gleaming spires. Relax or take a leisurely stroll through this magnificent metropolis. In the evening, enjoy dinner with entertainment and evening orientation tour.
Your expert local guide explains the history of Prague during your guided sightseeing tour. Visit the impressive St. Vitus Cathedral, which is set inside the 1,000 year-old Prague Castle. Cross the Vltava River to the cobble stoned old town square and view the Astronomical Clock. Spend time afterwards seeing more sights or perhaps enjoy a cruise on the Vltava river.
Kraków, with its a thousand years of municipal history and erstwhile capital of Poland, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The entire medieval layout of the Old City has been preserved. Some buildings, such as St. Adalbert's Church on the Market Square (Rynek Główny) date from Poland's early Middle Ages, the 10th and 11th centuries. Market Square is the biggest medieval square in Europe. Just as in previous centuries, the cultural, commercial, and public life of Kraków is concentrated here. Begin your sightseeing today with morning visit to the renaissance Royal Castle and the Coronation Cathedral - the burial place of kings and famous Poles on Wawel Hill during tour with your expert local guide. Because it was not destroyed during the World War II, Kraków is a treasure house of architecture and art, having been collected since the 10th century. Visit the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) housing a multitude of souvenir shops and the Mariacki Church - St. Mary’s Church with the famous 15th century linden wood altar in the medieval Old Town. Tonight enjoy dinner with music and entertainment in local Highlander's restaurant in Zakopane.
See a resort village nestled in the splendor of the Tatra Mountains region. Go for a funicular ride with extraordinary views. Take a short excursion through Krupówki Street, the main street of folklore, with dozens of shops and souvenir stalls, regional arts and crafts. Take an excursion to the unique Wieliczka Salt Mine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the famous underground chambers and sculptures are hewn out of rock salt! This 800 year old salt mine is the oldest in Europe. Walk through the underground salt stone world: the splendid St.Kinga’s Chapel with salt sculptures and relics, corridors housing the original constructions and post excavation chambers as well as the subterranean salt lakes.
In the morning uncover recent history when you visit Auschwitz (Oświęcim) concentration camp - a sobering, permanent reminder of the atrocities of World War II, where St Maximilian Kolbe and St Edith died - UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel to Częstochowa and visit the Pauline Monastery at Jasna Góra, Poland’s most famous Shrine to the Virgin Mary. Dating back to the 14th century, this Poland’s greatest place of pilgrimage is home to a miraculous portrait of the Black Madonna of Częstochowa, Jasna Góra’s most precious treasure. In the evening arrive in Warsaw.
This morning, after a hearty Polish breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to your Tour Director and new found friends as your unforgettable European holiday comes to an end. Transfer to Warsaw airport. Departure.
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