This morning, you will be introduced to the highlights of Warsaw. Your guided tour will include the Old Town, rebuilt after World War II, the impressive Royal Castle, seat of the kings of Poland and where the Constitution of 03 May was proclaimed in 1791 (the second oldest constitution in the world). View some of its 300 rooms: the Canaletto Room, the Throne Room, the Knight’s Hall, the Marble room with portraits of Polish kings and the impressive Ballroom. Lunch at a restaurant then continue to the former Warsaw Ghetto. En route, view the National Opera House and Town Hall. Taste the paczek (pastry) at a famous café. Piano recital in the evening, an unforgettable musical journey of the great composer, Frederic Chopin.

Depart after breakfast for Zakopane, a popular holiday resort in the valley between Gubalowka and Giewont at the base of the Tatra Mountains. En route visit of the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa with the Shrine of the Black Madonna. Lunch will be served a local restaurant. Evening arrival to picturesque Zakopane, once, a small mountain village, it has been a fashionable artist’s retreat since the turn of the 20C.

Morning guided tour of Zakopane, with its unique timber architecture known as Zakopianski style it blends with the natural landscapes and copied in other areas of Poland. A fine example is the Jaszczurowka Chapel and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima at Krzeptowki, this town was built by the people of Zakopane in honour of Our Lady of Fatima for saving the Pope after an attempt on His life.
Admire the breathtaking views of the Tatras from the top of Gubalowka Mountain, time at leisure to admire the handcrafted souvenirs of the Highlanders (Gorale) and a lunch break (own expense). On the way to Krakow, we take a spectacular rafting trip on the Dunajec River in the Pieniny National Park. Tonight’s dinner will be served at a local restaurant in Krakow’s Old Town Market Square.

Morning guided tour of Wawel Hill, the Royal Castle, home to three dynasties of Poland’s monarchs. Its stately halls and exquisite chambers are filled with priceless art, valuable antiques and a magnificent collection of 16C tapestries. We visit the Cathedral, where Pope John Paul II offered his first Mass as a priest in the Crypt of the Cathedral on 02/11/1946. The 18 chapels are an architectural marvel and the giant Zygmunt bell built in 1520 ranks with the world’s largest. This is where Polish kings were crowned and buried. After a short break we drive to the Old Town with its magnificent houses and palaces, view St Mary’s Basilica with the wooden altar by Wit Stwosz. Visit the quaint shops inside Cloth Hall built before1349. After lunch we drive to Auschwitz to visit the Martyrdom Museum.

Breakfast and remainder of the morning is at your leisure. Afternoon drive to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an unforgettable tourist attraction with underground chambers, grottoes, and chapels carved from salt. Dinner with a folkloric show will be served at a local restaurant in Wieliczka, before we drive back to Krakow.

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for the return flight home.

Morning guided tour of the Old Town, with the Royal Castle, seat of the kings of Poland. You will admire some of its 300 rooms: the Canaletto Room, the Throne Room, the Knight’s Hall, the Marble room with its 22 portraits of Polish kings and the impressive Ballroom. We lunch in the Old Town and continue our tour with a drive to the former Warsaw Ghetto. En route we view the National Opera House and Town Hall. Coffee and cake break at a café. This evening we attend a Frederic Chopin piano recital with a glass of sparkling wine at interval.

En route to Zakopane we visit the Jasna Gora Monastery and the Black Madonna Shrine in Czestochowa followed by lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening we arrive in Zakopane beautifully situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, in the valley between Gubalowka and Giewont. Once, a small mountain village, Zakopane became a fashionable artist’s retreat at the beginning of the 20C.

Morning guided tour of Zakopane, with its unique timber architecture known as Zakopianski style it blends with the natural landscapes and copied in other areas of Poland. A fine example is the Jaszczurowka Chapel and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima at Krzeptowki, this town was built by the people of Zakopane in honour of Our Lady of Fatima for saving the Pope after an attempt on His life. Admire the breathtaking views of the Tatras from the top of Gubalowka Mountain and free time to shop for souvenirs crafted by the Highlanders (Gorale). Tonight’s dinner will be served at a typical Highlanders’ inn with a folkloric show.

The day is at leisure or join a spectacular rafting trip on the Dunajec River in Pieniny National Park. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we depart for the medieval city of Krakow.

Morning guided tour of the Royal Castle, home to three dynasties of Poland’s monarchs. Its exquisite chambers are filled with priceless art, valuable antiques and rare objects. We visit the Cathedral, the 18 chapels are architectural masterpieces and the giant bell, Zygmunt from 1520 ranks with the world’s largest. This is the place where Polish kings were crowned and buried. Short break for coffee and cake, then drive to Old Town with its Main Square we visit St Mary’s Basilica with the wooden altar by Wit Stwosz. Stroll through the quaint shops at Cloth Hall built before 1349. At leisure until dinner at a local restaurant.

Morning departure for Auschwitz-Birkenau and visit the Museum. On our return journey we visit Wadowice, and the house where John Paul II was born. From His bedroom window He used to see a clock with the sign time flies, eternity awaits. We lunch at a local restaurant. In the Basilica, see the special plaque where Karol Wojtyla, was baptized as well as a stone font where the Pope prayed during His first pilgrimage to Poland in 1979. You are at leisure once we return to Krakow.

Morning drive to Wieliczka to see the underground world of the oldest salt mine in Europe. Admire the salt chambers, monuments all carved in salt by many generation of Polish miners. You will be fascinated by the St Kinga Chapel with chandeliers, a masterpiece of salt work art. On the way to Wasaw, we stop in Lowicz, a typical Mazovian town famous for folk art, particularly the colorful costumes and intricate paper cut-outs. Tonight we are invited to a home-hosted dinner by a local family, whose cottage is located at the foot of the former Lowicz Castle. You will be welcomed in a typical Polish way, with bread and salt, as you enjoy your meal you can exchange ideas on day to day life, Dessert will be served in the garden.

After breakfast this morning, we transfer you to the airport for the return flight home.

Morning guided tour of the Old Town, with the impressive Royal Castle, seat of the kings of Poland and where on 3/5/1791 the second oldest Constitution was proclaimed. Admire some of its 300 rooms, including: the Canaletto Room, the Throne Room, the Knight’s Hall, the Marble room and the impressive Ballroom. Lunch at a local restaurant then continue to the former Warsaw Ghetto. En route, view the National Opera House and Town Hall. Coffee break at a café specialising in paczek. A wonderful musical experience awaits you this evening at a Frederic Chopin piano recital with a glass of sparkling wine at interval.

En route to Zakopane we stop in Czestochowa to visit the Jasna Gora Monastery and the Black Madonna Shrine. Lunch at a local restaurant. Evening arrival in Zakopane beautifully situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, in the valley between Gubalowka and Giewont. Once a small mountain village, now a fashionable artist’s retreat from the beginning of the 20C.

Morning guided tour of the Royal Castle, home to three dynasties of Poland’s monarchs. View some of the exquisite chambers filled with priceless objects d’art. On to the Cathedral, the place of the cult of St Stanislaw and St Jadwiga, Queen of Poland. Its 18 chapels are architectural masterpieces. The giant bell, Zygmunt from 1520 ranks with the world’s largest. This is the place where Polish kings were crowned and buried. Coffee and cake break then we drive to Old Town with its Main Square and visit St Mary’s Basilica, see the magnificent wooden altar by Wit Stwosz and Cloth Hall built before 1349. After lunch drive to Auschwitz to visit the Martyrdom Museum. Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Morning at leisure. Afternoon drive to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an unforgettable tourist attraction with underground chambers, grottoes, and chapels carved from salt. Dinner with folkloric show at a local restaurant in Wieliczka before we drive back to Krakow.

Morning departure for Torun. Lunch on arrival. Afternoon guided tour of the highlights Torun. The birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus and considered as one of the most magnificent historic cities of Poland. Its Old Town has been included in UNESCO’s list for its impressive 13C Town Hall, superb churches and historic streets preserving Torun’s past glory. We complete the tour with a visit the Copernicus Museum.

Morning departure for Gdansk. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon orientation walk through the city.

Guided in depth tour of Gdansk, starting from the Upland Gate (a fragment of former fortifications), past the baked-brick construction of the Prison Tower and the Torture House, relics of the 15C Gothic defense walls. Then to Long Market a lively street, with late Renaissance and Baroque facades, a feast for the eyes! It is here that the bourgeoisie of Gdansk lived. Next, we come upon the Main Town and the Artus Court, renowned as the most beautiful court among all of Europe’s Hanseatic cities. Just behind stands the tower of St Mary's Basilica. We return via Mariacka Street, with its gabled terraced houses and elegant boutiques. Then drive to Gdynia and enjoy a one-of-a-kind pipe organ concert at Oliwa Cathedral. After lunch we continue our drive to Sopot, a fashionable seaside resort with the oldest and longest wooden pier in Europe. Remainder of the day is at leisure or shop for Baltic arts and crafts, including amber jewelry.

Morning drive to Warsaw, with en route stop at the Teutonic Knights Castle in Malbork. It is the largest brick building in Europe and one of Poland’s greatest tourist attractions. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Warsaw this evening.

After breakfast this morning, we transfer you to the airport for the return flight home.

This morning guided tour takes back to the Old Town, view the impressive Royal Castle, seat of the kings of Poland. You will admire some of its 300 rooms, such as the Canaletto Room, the Throne Room, the Knight’s Hall, the Marble room and the impressive Ballroom. After lunch at a local restaurant we drive to the former Warsaw Ghetto, we will view the National Opera House and Town Hall. Stop for coffee and taste paczek (pastry). This evening you will be attending a Frederic Chopin piano recital. A glass of sparkling wine will be served during intermission.

The road to Krakow is a unique, medieval, open-air museum, leads us to Czestochowa, site of Jasna Gora and the Black Madonna, venerated as a holy icon. Lunch at a local restaurant is followed by a stop at Auschwitz, site of the concentration camp.