Best of Poland
Tour Type: Country Explorer
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2026 v1
Get stuck into Polish comfort food as you experience the Best of Poland. Discover Warsaw's proud history, Krakow's enduring beauty and Gdansk's glowing amber trade as you gain insight into the resilience of the Polish people.
Be My Guest
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2026 v1
Get stuck into Polish comfort food as you experience the Best of Poland. Discover Warsaw's proud history, Krakow's enduring beauty and Gdansk's glowing amber trade as you gain insight into the resilience of the Polish people.
Be My Guest
- Gdansk Visit a local farm and enjoy a Be My Guest lunch, made with local and home grown produce.
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- Wroclaw Visit the Aula Leopoldina at Wroclaw University, the beautiful Baroque ceremonial hall of this ancient place of learning.
- 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.
- 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.
- Krakow Walk around the beautiful town square, Rynek Glowny. See the famous Sukiennice Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Basilica and the many historic townhouses, palaces and churches.
- Torun Step foot into the medieval town of Torun.
- Gdansk Spend the day exploring Gdansk, one of the oldest cities in Poland.
- Visit the Old Town in Warsaw, the European Solidarity Center, Aula Leopoldina in Wroclaw, the Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church in Krakow and the former concentration camp of Auschwitz
- Auschwitz Bear witness to the horrors/atrocities of the Holocaust at Auschwitz.
- Wroclaw Discover the rich history of the city of Wroclaw.
- Wroclaw Visit one of the last bakeries to make handmade Polish doughnuts, with traditional flavors like lavender and rose petals.
- View the Cathedral, Salt Square and the Old Town Hall in Wroclaw, Wawel Royal Castle and the Cathedral in Krakow
- Discover Zakopane
- Explore Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Wroclaw and Krakow
- Zakopane Learn more about Zakopane and the towering Tatra Mountains when you stay overnight at Hotel Nosalowy Dwor, the largest resort in the region.
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Warsaw | 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 |
| Day 2 | Warsaw | 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 Wilanow Palace. Accommodations: Hilton City |
| Day 3 | Gdansk | 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 |
| Day 4 | Gdansk | 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 |
| Day 5 | Wroclaw | 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 |
| Day 6 | Wroclaw | 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 |
| Day 7 | Zakopane | Venture to Auschwitz and Zakopane. Stays With Stories: Our journey this morning takes us to the former concentration camp at Auschwitz, a poignant reminder of the horrors perpetrated during the Holocaust. Continue to the foot of the Carpathians, which stretch across Central Europe. For the next 2 nights, you'll warm up at your Stays With Stories accommodation, the Hotel Nosalowy Dwor, 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 Dwor |
| Day 8 | Zakopane | Goral Life in the Tatra Mountains: This morning enjoy a stroll along Krupowki street, shop for hand crafted products and local cheese in the Highlander markets, and perhaps enjoy a ride on the funicular to nearby Mount Gubalowka. Consider joining an optional experience to explore the highlights of Zakopane's traditional wooden architecture and to venture into the Tatra National Park? Accommodations: Nosalowy Dwor |
| Day 9 | Krakow | Continue to Krakow: Travel to Krakow 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 |
| Day 10 | Krakow | Krakow 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 |
| Day 11 | Warsaw | Farewell Warsaw: Say farewell to your travel companions and Travel Director at the end of a wonderful holiday. Your complimentary coach transfer will return you back to Warsaw. Accommodations: |
- Dates/Pricing
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- Twin prices are per person.
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- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
