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The journey begins in Warsaw with an exploration of its resilient Old Town before heading south to Krakow, stopping at the holy Jasna Góra Monastery in Czestochowa. In Krakow, travelers discover the medieval Rynek Glowny and the historic Schindler Factory, followed by an underground adventure through the galleries and salt-carved chambers of Wieliczka. The tour then moves toward the picturesque city of Wroclaw, with a somber and essential stop at the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial to honor history. The final leg traverses through Poznan to visit the "Great Escape" memorial site and the iconic Gothic architecture of Torun, before a final transfer back to Warsaw for your departure.
Meet and greet upon arrival at Warsaw Airport and transfer to your hotel. Check-in to the hotel by 1400hrs. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we proceed for a Guided Panoramic of Warsaw. Featuring the old town, which was successfully rebuilt after its complete devastation during the Warsaw uprising. View the Old Town Square, City Walls and Cathedral of St John. Afternoon at leisure or optional tour to the 16th-century Royal Castle to see the ornate staterooms of the imperial residence. Later return back to the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we travel south from the capital into Lesser Poland, stopping to visit Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, the largest pilgrimage site in Poland. Founded in the 14th century, visitors are attracted to the monastery to view the icon of the Black Madonna. Arrive and check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Tour Schedule: Daily departures typically begin between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM to accommodate regional travel between cities.
Pick-up: Available at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) or your designated central Warsaw hotel upon arrival.
Duration: This is an 8-day regional circuit; any significant deviations or requested extensions to the daily sightseeing schedule will be charged accordingly.
Note: The itinerary is subject to change based on local traffic conditions, seasonal museum hours, and weather.
Important: Please take note that entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine requires advanced reservation and strict adherence to timed entry slots; certain optional sites like the Royal Castle may have limited access on Mondays.
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Breakfast at the hotel. We proceed for a Guided Panoramic Krakow City Tour. View Rynek Glowny, the medieval square and considered one of the best-preserved examples in Europe, the Church of St Mary, the Cathedral of Saints Stanislaw and Waclaw, and tour the Oskar Schindler Factory. Later in the afternoon we visit to the salt mines of Wieliczka – one of the oldest operational mines in Europe, dating back more than 700 years, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside are galleries, chambers and buildings that have been carved from salt. Return back to the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we have a full day at leisure to further explore the city or you may also opt for an optional tour to Wawel Royal Castle, one of the most magnificent Renaissance Palaces in Europe.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we drive to Wroclaw, stopping en route to visit the former Concentration Camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau (Admission Included). Arrive and proceed for a Panoramic Guided Tour of Wroclaw, which is known as the ‘city of 100 bridges’. Visit Ostrow Tumski Island, which is the oldest part of the city, and the old market square with its gothic city hall surrounded by burgher houses.
Breakfast at the hotel. We proceed from Wroclaw to Torun via Poznan, to view the Cathedral and the Old Town Quarter, including the Market Square and Town Hall. Then continue to visit the Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery to view the graves of the airmen executed in the ‘Great Escape’. Arrive and check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we proceed for a Half Day Guided Panoramic Tour of Torun, to explore its medieval town. Founded by the Teutonic Knights, it is renowned for its gothic architecture. Later proceed to Warsaw Airport by 1400hrs.