We offer you an unforgettable tour to Poland , that includes:
14-day unique program – a mixture of sightseeing of Poland and relaxing in beautiful Polish SPAs
13 nights in the most beautiful cities in Poland:
Kraków (3 nights), Białka Tatrzańska (2 nights), Oświęcim (1 night), Wrocław (1 night), Karpacz (2 nights), Uniejów (1 night), Warsaw (3 nights)
11 towns will be visited: Kraków, Wieliczka, Rabka-Zdrój, Białka Tatrzańska, Zakopane, Oświecim, Wrocław, Karpacz, Uniejów, Łódź, Warszawa;
For those of Polish ancestry, as an option:
Individual 1- or 2-day trips to the places related to your ancestry – if not covered by the itinerary
Duration: 14 days
Dates:
April 14 – April 27, 2023
Sept 12 – Sept 25, 2023
Total distance: 717 miles
Arrival: Cracow
Departure: Warsaw
DAY 1
We meet you at the airport in Krakow and provide transportation to your hotel in the center of Krakow. After checking in, we invite you for a walk along the Royal Route in the heart of the Old Town of the former capital of Poland which ends by the largest Main Market Square in Europe. Later we invite you for a welcome dinner during which traditional Polish food will be served.
Overnight: Hotel Leonardo Boutique Old Town ***, Krakow
DAY 2
After breakfast we continue sightseeing Krakow and start
the day in the Jewish district called Kazimierz which owes
its really unique character to over five hundred years of
Jewish traditions. We also have a lunch there.
In the afternoon we go back to the Old Town to see the
Wawel Castle – the most important residence of Polish
kings, and the Wawel’s Cathedral which used to be a
coronation place of all the Polish kings.
.Overnight: Hotel Leonardo Boutique Old Town ***, Krakow
DAY 3
In the morning we drive to Wieliczka – famous for the salt
mine that is a unique place in the history of mining as rock
salt deposits were mined continuously from the 13th to the
end of the 20th century. The scale of excavation is very
large, with corridors, galleries, and chambers, as well as
underground lakes, in total more than 120 miles in length.
We go back to Krakow and you can enjoy the rest of the
day by yourself, before leaving Krakow on the next day.
Overnight: Hotel Leonardo Boutique Old Town ***, Krakow
DAY 4
We start the day by going to Rabka-Zdrój which is a well-known health resort where you can sip thermal spring water while admiring mountain views or strolling near the local graduation tower.
Then we go to Białka Tatrzańska which is a perfect place for
a short spring break. The town is surrounded by the Tatra
mountains, but the nearby valley makes its climate less
harsh. You can go for a walk, or relax in a thermal pool
Overnight: Hotel Bania ****, Bialka Tatrzanska
DAY 5
Today we have a trip to Zakopane (located just 30 minutes
away from Białka Tatrzańska).
First, we take a horse carriage ride to the famous
mountain’s lake called Morskie Oko, located at the height
of 1395 meters above the sea in Tatra National Park.
Then, we have lunch near the most famous street of
Zakopane, called Krupówki.
In the late afternoon we go back to our hotel in Białka
Tatrzańska to enjoy their SPA.
Overnight: Hotel Bania ****, Bialka Tatrzanska
DAY 6
After a lazy Sunday morning, we hit the road again and go
to the town of Oświęcim. We visit Auschwitz-Birkenau – the
largest of the concentration camp complexes created by
the Nazi German regime and the one which combined
extermination with forced labor. It was used for Final
Solution policy which had as its aim the mass murder of the
Jewish people in Europe
Overnight: Hotel Hampton by Hilton ***, Oswiecim
DAY 7
Early in the morning we drive to the west and visit Wrocław
(known also as Breslau). In the morning we visit the
beautiful Old Town with the famous Market Square and
City Hall in its centre. We find out more about the history of
city and its role over the centuries. We also spend a while in
Ostrów Tumski – a former island between the branches of
the Odra river. It was the place where the city started. You
can feel here exceptional climate of the city.
Overnight: Hotel Zamek Topacz ****, Wrocław
DAY 8
As the hotel located at the suburbs of Wroclaw has a nice
SPA and is surrounded by a nice park, we take some time to
relax here after intensive two days. After check-out, we
visit another important tourist attraction – The Centennial
Hall – a historic building in Wrocław designed by Max Berg,
the UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of few European
building that are works of Expressionist architecture. Then
we drive to charming mountain resort – Karpacz.Overnight: Hotel Green Mountain *****, Karpacz
DAY 9
Today we visit Karpacz, a lovely town in the Lower Silesia.
This scenic land is a popular destination among tourists,
thanks to its various hiking trails and walking paths. First,
we take a relaxing walk around the city and on our way we
visit the Wang Church – a unique monument of
Scandinavian sacral architecture from 12th century. In the
afternoon we head to our hotel – where we can enjoy SPA
and take various beauty treatments.
Overnight: Hotel Green Mountain *****, Karpacz
DAY 10
We leave Karpacz and head to our next destination –
Uniejow. We spend the day in a famous Uniejow Thermal
Baths – the water resort that is entirely heated with geothermal energy. Uniejów Thermal Park offers a number of
attractions related to the medicinal and recreational
properties of water. Being the combination of both – a
modern thermal spa resort and traditional aquapark – it is a
perfect place to relax. Later we spend the night in Castle in
Uniejow – one of the few well-preserved medieval
fortifications in the region!
Overnight: Uniejow Castle, Uniejow
DAY 11
After checking out in the morning, we drive to Łódź – once
a small settlement, that grew into a bustling textile
industry metropolis. We will take a walk along the famousPiotrowska Street (one of the longest commercial
thoroughfares in Europe). Later we will visit the Izrael
Poznański’s Palace (now a museum), that was initially the
site of a tenement building and transformed into a
residence. In the late afternoon we leave Lodz and head to
Warsaw.
Overnight: Sheraton Grand ****, Warsaw
DAY 12
After checking out in the morning, we drive to Łódź – once
a small settlement, that grew into a bustling textile
industry metropolis. We will take a walk along the famousPiotrowska Street (one of the longest commercial
thoroughfares in Europe). Later we will visit the Izrael
Poznański’s Palace (now a museum), that was initially the
site of a tenement building and transformed into a
residence. In the late afternoon we leave Lodz and head to
Warsaw.
Overnight: Sheraton Grand ****, Warsaw
DAY 13
Today we visit the largest park in Warsaw that occupies 76
hectares of the city center, that is called Łazienki (literally:
Baths). The name derives from the best-known attraction
in the park – the Palace on the Island, built in the 17th
century as a private bathhouse. After lunch we take a walk
and explore the area a bit more and then you have some
free time to relax.
Overnight: Sheraton Grand ****, Warsaw
DAY 14
Final day in Warsaw. We get back to the city where our
group tour started. The last glance at the capital city of
Poland, free time, shopping and relaxing before departure.
For those interested in visiting their ancestral hometowns a
customized itinerary will be prepared and the tour will
continue…
Tour Fee and Inclusions/Exclusions:
$3.899 per person – DOUBLE or TWIN room accommodation
$930 per person – SINGLE Supplement
Includes:
Airport transfers in Warsaw on arrival and departure day
Comfortable air-conditioned transportation in a mini-bus
English speaking tour leader throughout the itinerary
13 nights accommodation in TWIN or DBL room at 3- or 4-star hotels with buffet breakfasts
1 welcome dinner & 13 large Polish lunches
All of the entrances to tourist attractions, and local guides, as specified in the itinerary
Genealogical support before and during the whole trip