Highlights of Poland

Highlights of Poland

• Trip code: 468X002
• Dauer: 10
• Stil: Classic

Embrace both past and present on this 10-day itinerary showcasing the best of what Poland has to offer, from vibrant Warsaw to the ‘Venice of Poland’, Wroclaw, and beyond. Wander through time with your travel mates, learn of the complicated past, and grow to understand how this beautiful country evolved into what it is today. A country steeped in history, boasting intricate medieval and neoclassical architecture, and unlimited natural beauty, Poland is sure to impress.

Übersicht

Checklist

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Group Size Notes

Max 16, avg 12

Introduction

Embrace both past and present on this 10-day itinerary showcasing the best of what Poland has to offer, from vibrant Warsaw to the ‘Venice of Poland’, Wroclaw, and beyond. Wander through time with your travel mates, learn of the complicated past, and grow to understand how this beautiful country evolved into what it is today. A country steeped in history, boasting intricate medieval and neoclassical architecture, and unlimited natural beauty, Poland is sure to impress

Meals Included

9 Frühstück

Meal Budget

Plane USD365-475 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Warsaw
- Warsaw Museum
- Warsaw Vodka Museum (30EUR pro Person)

Wrocław
- Piwnica Swidnicka Visit

Oświęcim
- Besichtigung des Auschwitz-Birkenau Denkmals und Museums (135PLN pro Person)

Start / Finish

Warsaw nach Krakow

Transport

Train, public transport, walking

What's Included

Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Foodie-Moment: Obwarzanki Cooking Class, Krakow. Warsaw orientation walk. Visit Warsaw's Rising Museum, Ghetto and historical sites along the Royal Route to the old town. 48-hour public transport card in Gdansk. Gdansk Walking Tour with a local guide. Excursion to Sopot. Orientation walk in Wroclaw. Krakow Walking Tour with a local guide. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Hotels (9 nts)

Highlights

Visit Warsaw's historical monuments and visit the RIsing Museum, Discover the medieval old town of Gdansk with a local guide, Stroll the promenade of Sopot, Cross the many bridges of Wrocław — Poland’s very own ‘Venice’, Be immersed into Krakow's old town with a local guide, Learn how to prepare a traditional local delicacy called obwarzanki

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

Internationale Flüge

Check-in-Zeiten und Freigepäck/Einschränkungen können je nach Fluggesellschaft variieren und sich jederzeit ändern. Für die aktuellsten Informationen zu deinem Flug wende dich bitte an deine Fluggesellschaft. Wir empfehlen Online-Check-in, um mögliche Verzögerungen am Flughafen zu vermeiden

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Warsaw

Arrive at anytime. After settling into your hotel, attend a welcome meeting in the evening with your CEO before heading out for a short orientation walk on the way to an optional dinner out with the group

Day 2 Warsaw

Set off this morning with your CEO for a stroll through Warsaw's Old Town and to the local Farmer's Market. Get to know the city, learn of the historic monuments and stunning architecture, then enjoy the rest of the day free for individual exploration. In the evening, join your CEO for an optional visit to one of Warsaw's iconic beer pubs before finding a place to eat dinner

Day 3 Warsaw

Enjoy a relaxing morning then set off with your CEO in the early afternoon by public transport to the Rising Museum. Continue to Lazienki Park to see the Chopin Monument and follow the Royal Route towards the Warsaw Ghetto, passing historical sites on the way to the cobbled streets of the Old Town's Market Square. The rest of of the afternoon and evening is at leisure

Day 4 Warsaw/Gdańsk

Wave goodbye to Warsaw and board a train bound for Gdansk, travelling through the picturesque Polish countryside. Enjoy some free time on arrival to the hotel before setting off with a local guide on a walking tour of the city's highlights

Day 5 Gdańsk

Set off in the morning with your CEO on an excursion to the nearby city of Sopot, on the Baltic Sea. Stroll along the promenade and see the sights before returning to Gdansk to enjoy the rest of the day free to continue exploring or to relax

Day 6 Gdańsk/Wrocław

Set off again by train heading south to the city of Wroclaw. In the afternoon, head out on foot with your CEO to see the city's main sights and see why it is sometimes referred to as the "Venice of Poland." Take the rest of the day at leisure to relax or explore on your own, perhaps making a stop in the evening at one of the oldest beer cellars in Europe

Day 7 Wrocław

Today is a free day in Wroclaw. Choose to wander the city and explore its historical monuments and beautiful architecture, or perhaps take an excursion through the Silesian heartland to the wooden churches of peace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a private organ concert

Day 8 Wrocław/Krakow

Depart by train and travel through the countryside toward Krakow. Upon arrival, enjoy some time on your own for lunch before joining a local guide on a walking tour of the city's highlights. Finish off with an 'obwarzanki' cooking class where you'll learn the ins and outs of this bagel-like, traditional speciality. Enjoy your creation, then spend the remainder of the evening at leisure

Day 9 Krakow

Explore Krakow on your own with a full free day today. You may wish to explore the tragic history of this region with an excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest German Nazi concentration and extermination camp; a highly impactful experience

Day 10 Krakow

Depart at any time

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Warsaw

Welcome to Warsaw, a vibrant city rich in history and full of stories, having been nearly destroyed in World War II.

Day 2 Warsaw

Day 3 Warsaw

Day 4 Warsaw/Gdańsk

Day 5 Gdańsk

Day 6 Gdańsk/Wrocław

Day 7 Wrocław

Day 8 Wrocław/Krakow

Day 9 Krakow

If you plan to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, you must purchase tickets in advance. Space often fills up months in advance and tickets are not available upon arrival to the memorial. Select and buy your timed entry tickets at https://visit.auschwitz.org

Day 10 Krakow