10-Nights Best of Poland from $2,336

Trafalgar

OFFER ID 1478105

Best Of Poland
Get stuck into Polish comfort food as you experience the Best of Poland. Discover Warsaw’s proud history, Kraków's enduring beauty and Gdansk's glowing amber trade as you gain insight into the resilience of the Polish people.

Dining Summary

1 Welcome Reception (WR)
10 Breakfast (B)
1 Lunch (L)
3 Dinner (D)

Be My Guest

: Visit a local farm and enjoy a Be My Guest lunch, made with local and home grown produce.

Dive Into Culture

Gdansk: Gain incredible insights into a turbulent time in Poland's history and the importance of freedom, citizenship, democracy and solidarity at the state-of-the-art European Solidarity Center in Gdansk.
Wroclaw: Visit the Aula Leopoldina at Wroclaw University, the beautiful Baroque ceremonial hall of this ancient place of learning.
Czestochowa: Visit the Jasna Góra Monastery in Czestochowa and see the revered Black Madonna, a venerated icon recognised by several Pontiffs.

Iconic Experience

Warsaw: See the Old Town, Palace of Culture and visit the Chopin Memorial in the Lazienki Park before paying your respects at the Ghetto Heroes Memorial.
Gdansk: Spend the day exploring Gdansk, one of the oldest cities in Poland.
Torun: Step foot into the medieval town of Torun.
Wroclaw: Discover the rich history of the city of Wroclaw.
Kraków: Walk around the beautiful town square, Rynek Glówny. See the famous Sukiennice Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Basilica and the many historic townhouses, palaces and churches.
Auschwitz: Bear witness to the horrors/atrocities of the Holocaust at Auschwitz.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

Wroclaw: Visit one of the last bakeries to make handmade Polish doughnuts, with traditional flavors like lavender and rose petals.

Must-see Highlights

: Explore Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Wroclaw and Kraków
: Discover Zakopane
: Visit the Old Town in Warsaw, the European Solidarity Center, the UNESCO World Heritage town of Torun, Aula Leopoldina in Wroclaw, the Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church in Kraków, the former concentration camp of Auschwitz and Jasna Góra Monastery in Czestochowa
: View the Cathedral, Salt Square and the Old Town Hall in Wroclaw, Wawel Royal Castle and the Cathedral in Kraków

Trafalgar Difference

Zakopane: Learn more about Zakopane and the towering Tatra Mountains when you stay overnight at Hotel Nosalowy Dwór, the largest resort in the region.

Whats Included

: An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
: Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
: All porterage and restaurant gratuities
: All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
: Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
: Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
: Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
: Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
: Optional Experiences and free time
: On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Whats Included

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Optional Experiences and free time
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

10 nights from $2,336 per person

Itinerary

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Itinerary Details

Trafalgar Tours: Best of Poland

Day 1 - Welcome to Warsaw
Connect with Warsaw’s steadfast spirit – a city rebuilt from the ashes of World War II. After checking in this afternoon, relax and unwind or take a stroll through the city. This afternoon meet your fellow travelers and Travel Director at the hotel.
Accommodations: Hilton City
Meals: Welcome Reception

Day 2 - Discover Historic Warsaw
This morning, embark on an in-depth guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. See the iconic and unexpected highlights of what has been the capital of Poland since the late 16th century. Gain a deeper understanding of how the city was rebuilt after the devastation of the Second World War. In your free time, you may consider an Optional Experience to Wilanów Palace.
Accommodations: Hilton City
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Onwards to Coastal Gdansk Dive Into Culture
Journey to Gdansk, the amber capital of the world and one of the oldest cities in Poland, stop at a local farm and enjoy a Be My Guest lunch, filled with local and home grown produce.
Accommodations: Dwor Arche
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 - Gdansk Your Way
Start the day with sightseeing of the old town with your Local Specialist. Dive Into Culture during a visit to the European Solidarity Center which reveals the history of Solidarity, the Polish trade union and civil resistance movement. The rest of your day is free to explore Gdansk on your terms. Admire the architecture in the historic Long Market and wander down Long Lane to Golden Gate, or consider joining an Optional Experience to visit Malbork Castle, founded by the Teutonic Order of Knights in 1274. Tonight, dinner is served at your hotel.
Accommodations: Dwor Arche
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 - Journey to Torun and Cultural Wroclaw
You’ll join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour that will reveal the city’s Leaning Tower, the house of famed astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and among other key attractions. Continue to Wroclaw, a former European 'Capital of Culture'. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Accommodations: Novotel Centrum
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 - Explore Wroclaw Dive Into Culture
This morning, join your Local Specialist on a guided tour of the city. Discover its complex history and see some of its most important sites, including Wroclaw Cathedral, the Main Market Square, Old Town Hall and Salt Square, a former medieval marketplace and today, a flower market. Dive Into Culture and visit the Baroque ceremonial hall of Aula Leopoldina at Wroclaw University. Visit the oldest confectionery in Wroclaw on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience where tradition is cherished. This small and ancient bakery is home to a mouth-watering treat. In the afternoon, consider joining an Optional Experience to Ksiaz Castle and UNESCO-listed Swidnica Church of Peace.
Accommodations: Novotel Centrum
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 - Off to the Tatra Mountains and Zakopane Stays With Stories
Your journey today takes you towards the foot of the Tatra Mountains, the highest mountain range of the Carpathians, which stretch across Central Europe. Spend some free time enjoying the town or consider taking an Optional Experience through lush countryside to explore the mountains and valleys for which this region is so famous. Tonight, you’ll warm up at your Stays With Stories accommodation, the Hotel Nosalowy Dwór, nestled right next to the stunning high peaks of the Tatra Mountains. You’ll soon discover why the resort is said to be the perfect place to rest and recharge as you soak up the breath-taking mountain views and a direct neighbor to the Tatra National Park.
Accommodations: Nosalowy Dwór
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 - Continue to Kraków
Travel to Kraków where you will enjoy views of the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill during your tour with a Local Specialist. Your walking tour through the Old Town includes a visit to the Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. This evening, perhaps sample some lively Polish entertainment with dinner.
Accommodations: Qubus
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 - Kraków Your Way
Consider joining an Optional Experience to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, renowned as the Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland and home to an entire chapel carved from rock salt, as well as dozens of sculptures. The rest of the day is yours to explore the sights on your own. Enjoy a slice of Polish Sernik Babci on the Old Town Square, or perhaps visit a traditional Communist era milk bar?
Accommodations: Qubus
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 - Venture to Auschwitz and Return to Warsaw Dive Into Culture
Our journey this morning takes us to the former concentration camp at Auschwitz, a poignant reminder of the horrors perpetrated during the Holocaust. Traveling to Jasna Góra Monastery, we rub shoulders with Catholic pilgrims, who have journeyed to the famous shrine for centuries. We'll Dive Into Culture and see the iconic Black Madonna of Czestochowa. This evening, we arrive in Warsaw, where we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with newfound friends.
Accommodations: Hilton City
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 - Farewell Warsaw
Say farewell to your travel companions and Travel Director at the end of a wonderful holiday.
Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations

Warsaw

Gdansk (Gdynia)

Historic Gdansk represents one of the richest, most lavish complexes of architectonic relics in Poland. The entrances to historic quarters are huge stone gateways guarding the main thoroughfare; the well-proportioned tower of town hall makes a powerful impact. The main square is filled with fine mansions. St. Mary’s Church is the world's largest brick church, with a capacity of 25,000. Dominating the waterside is seven-story Great Mill. Gdynia is the modern port for Gdansk. Near Gdansk is Sopot, one of the most fashionable seaside resorts in northern Europe during the 19th century and the country’s most popular health spa with its beach and flair for entertainment. Sopot is known as an important music center, featuring an annual Opera and International Song Festival. Gdansk Historical Museum has lavish decorations and fascinating exhibits. Maritime Museum features a model of every ship produced in local shipyards since 1945 and is housed in the massive 15th-century Gdansk Crane. National Art Museum, one of Gdansk’s highlights, boasts a collection of Gothic art and sculpture.

Excursions

Gdansk: Gdansk & Sopot – 5 hours

Wroclaw

Zakopane

Krakow

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

07/20/2024 - 07/30/2024

from $2,575 per person *

08/03/2024 - 08/13/2024

from $2,575 per person *

08/31/2024 - 09/10/2024

from $2,336 per person *

09/14/2024 - 09/24/2024

from $2,595 per person *

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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Length

10 Nights

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