CIRCLE TOUR OF POLAND (12 DAYS)

Day 1: Krakow
Transfer from the airport/railway station to your hotel. Accommodation and free evening.
Dinner in typical Polish restaurant.

Day 2: Krakow & Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
The day is reserved for Krakow sightseeing. You will walk along beautiful Kanonicza and Grodzka streets, enjoy the ambience of the Main Market Square and listen to the buggle call from the tower of St. Mary's Church. Pay a visit to the Wawel Hill and see the Cathedral where the Kings of Poland were buried. After a lunch break we will invite you for a trip to Kazimierz, the old Jewish quarter. It's an extraordinary place with plenty of cafes, restaurants and clubs. Feel the magic atmosphere and explore the nooks of Kazimierz district.
Dinner in a Jewish style restaurant.

Day 3: Jasna Gora Monastery - Wieliczka
Start the day by traveling north into Czestochowa where you will have the opportunity to see the miraculous icon of the Black Madonna. Follow your guide to visit the fortified Jasna Gora Monastery. Since the 14th century it has been protected by Pauline monks. Afterwards you will head for Wieliczka to explore the medieval salt mine. Established in the 13th century nowadays it attracts over 1,2 million people each year. One of the greatest tourist attractions in Poland. Return to Krakow for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Auschwitz - Wroclaw
Meet your driver at hotel's lobby and travel north west to Wroclaw, the city of 12 islands and 112 bridges. On the way you will make a stop at Auschwitz to visit the Nazi Concentration Camp. Around 1,5 million people were murdered there during the Second World War and that is why it needs to be preserved for future generations as a reminder of inhumanity and warning.Tour guide lasts ca. 3,5 hours and includes also sightseeing of Auschwitz II Birkenau. After a lunch break you will continue your journey and reach Wroclaw early evening. This will be the place where you will spend next two nights. Dinner in local restaurant.

Day 5: Wroclaw
A half day sightseeing of Wroclaw. Walk through a historic center with the local guide and listen to the stories about the city. Visit the beautiful Aula Leopoldina, mysterious Ostrow Tumski Island and see the magnificent Town Hall. Stroll around the Old Town admiring Renaissance and Baroque tenement houses. Optional visit to the Centennial Hall, the UNESCO Heritage Site. Free afternoon.
Evening in Wroclaw.

Day 6: Poznan
Following breakfast you will take a train to Poznan, the capital of Greater Poland region. Our driver will pick you up from the railway station and drive to your hotel. With over a thousand years of history Poznan is one of the oldest Polish cities. Take a walk around the Old Town and see the 13th century town hall with the famous billy-goat clock. On the Market Square you will find the pillory that was used to punish people for minor offences. They were tied to it and publicly whipped. Dinner and overnight in Poznan.

Day 7: Malbork Castle & Gdansk
Morning drive through the picturesque Pomerania region to the magnificent Malbork Castle (germ. Marienburg). It was erected by Teutonic Knights in the Middle Ages and remains world’s largest Gothic fortress built of bricks. The castle is well restored and its splendid interiors contain interesting exhibitions and marvelous collection of amber. After 2 hours sightseeing you will continue your journey to the North until you finally reach Gdansk.
Accommodation at requested hotel. Dinner in local restaurant.

Day 8: Gdansk
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Gdansk. Time to explore shops and galleries or simply relax at a café. Overnight in Gdansk.

Day 9: Tricity (Gdansk – Gdynia – Sopot)
The area called Tricity consists of Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot. The cities significantly differ from each other. Gdansk is famous for its architecture and monuments while Sopot, well known spa resort enchants with the atmosphere of relaxation and rest. Gdynia is the most modern city and in its harbour you will find “Dar Pomorza”, the beautiful tall ship. You will not miss the Oliwa cathedral where you will listen to an amazing, 20 minutes organ concert. Return to Gdansk for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Warsaw & Chopin Piano Concert
Depart from Gdansk main railway station (Gdansk Glowny) for a 5-hour journey to Warsaw. This is the biggest Polish city and the capital of Poland. The city of contrasts where history blends with modernity. Because of its dramatic past it is said to be like mythological phoenix.
After a dinner you will participate in Chopin Piano Concert that is organized in original interiors of the Myslewicki Palace.

Day 11: Warsaw & Wilanow Palace
This morning enjoy a city tour of Warsaw which includes such highlights as the Palace of Culture, the Royal Route and Lazienki Garden. You will pay a visit to former Jewish ghetto and have the opportunity to see the Umschlagplatz. You will not miss the Old Town with characteristic Sigismund’s column and the Royal Castle. Listen to the legend of the Warsaw mermaid and take a picture of Chopin’s Monument. Your next stop will be the Wilanow Palace, baroque royal residence of King Jan III Sobieski. Evening in Warsaw.

Day 12: Departure from Warsaw
Breakfast and transfer to the airport/railway station.

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