Highlights of Poland - Classic Group
Warsaw
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Plunge into an adventure across Poland as you shop for folklore fare in Krakow and sample traditional dumplings in Warsaw. A day of dedicated Krakow sightseeing kickstarts the vacation as your Local Expert guides you up to Wawel Royal Castle, and through Podgórze to Ghetto Square. In the cradle of the Polish nation, spoil yourself with the Poznan Choice to unveil the secrets of the local delicacy, the St Martin’s croissant, or uncover the history of the city on a walking tour with a Local Expert. Cross the heights of the Tatras Mountains for a Zakopane Dinner of delicious local dishes, accompanied by the soul rousing folklore entertainment of the Goral Highlanders.
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From 10/05/2024 to 29/09/2024
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4 Dinner with Wine (DW)9 Breakfast (B)Choose between two carefully selected activitiesPoznan: Meet a resident of Poznań who will share insights into local life on a walk through the Old Town.
Poznan: Enjoy a tasting of St.
Martin's croissant, a local delicacy and learn about how its recipe is protected by European Union law!: Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
: Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency.
We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
: We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
: From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
: Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
: If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times.
If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Kraków: Enjoy getting to know your fellow guests over a fabulous Welcome Dinner.
Zakopane: Meet Poland's Goral Highlanders and share their culture at a dinner with local specialities and music.
Poznan: Enjoy a tasting of St.
Martin's croissant, a local delicacy and learn about how its recipe is protected by European Union law!Warsaw: The Polish capital is currently enjoying a culinary renaissance - find out what the buzz is all about during your end-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine at a favourite restaurant.
Toruń: Meet an artisan baker to uncover the secrets of the traditional Torún gingerbread during a delicious tasting.
Baked following a traditional recipe and using only local and natural ingredients, these colourful treats are a true delight.
This experience advances UN Global Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Kraków: During your orientation with your Travel Director, walk around the beautiful town square, Rynek Glówny.
See the famous Sukiennice Cloth Hall, St.
Mary's Basilica and the many historic townhouses, palaces and churches.
Kraków: The medieval heart of Krakow is rich in legend, a kind of Polish Camelot.
Join your Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of this historic Holy Grail.
Cross the former Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz to Podgórze and see the Ghetto Square.
Kraków: Visit the cathedral atop Wawel Hill, see the castle and look for the iconic dragon, accompanied by your Local Expert.
Zakopane: Stay in the resort town of Zakopane, famous for its wooden houses and winter sports.
On arrival, join your Travel Director for an orientation of the city.
Spend free time shopping for local specialities in the markets of Krupówki Street or ascend a nearby mountain for panoramic views across the Tatras into Slovakia.
Auschwitz: Experience a powerful and moving visit, with a Local Expert.
See the Auschwitz memorial and museum, which bears witness to the terrible atrocities of the Holocaust.
Wrocław: See the noble mansions and flower markets of the Plac Solny, absorb the Baroque splendour of Rynek and be introduced to Wroclaw's cheeky Gnomes as you explore with your Local Expert.
Poznan: Meet a resident of Poznań who will share insights into local life on a walk through the Old Town.
Gniezno: See the winged doors when you visit the cathedral.
Toruń: Led by your Local Expert, explore this outstanding UNESCO World Heritage Site, founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1233.
Gdańsk: There’s no better way to experience sightseeing than with one of Eastern Europe’s best storytellers.
Meet Agnes, a passionate Local Expert who will share captivating stories about the city and its flora and fauna.
You’ll explore the medieval city and see the historical sights of Weterplatte and the Gdańsk Shipyards.
Malbork: Visit the 13th century fortified gothic brick castle belonging to the Teutonic Order, the largest castle in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Warsaw: Your Local Expert will show you the city's highlights.
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.
: Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards.
Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
: Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 Your journey through Poland begins in picturesque Krakow. Meet your Travel Director at 17:00 for a walk around the Rynek G??wny, Europe's largest and most beautiful town square. See the famous Sukiennice Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Church and the many historic townhouses, palaces and churches. Be sure to listen for the trumpeter's call! Later, enjoy getting to know your fellow guests over a fabulous Welcome Dinner.
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Day 2 This morning you can join an Optional Experience to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine.In the afternoon ascend Wawel Hill to see the Renaissance castle with a Local Expert. Visit the cathedral, the final resting place of the Kings of Poland and the former seat of Archbishop Karol Wojty?a, later known to the world as Pope John Paul II. Head across the former Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz, and then to Podg?rze to see Ghetto Square.
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Day 3 Journey into the Tatras, the highest range of the Carpathian Mountains. Stay in the resort town of Zakopane, famous for its wooden houses and winter sports. On arrival, join your Travel Director for an orientation of the city. Spend free time shopping for local specialties in the markets of Krup?wki Street or ascend a nearby mountain for panoramic views across the Tatras into Slovakia. In the evening, enjoy a rousing Highlight Dinner, accompanied by Goral Highlander folklore entertainment at a local restaurant.
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Day 4 Travelling past the birthplace of Pope John Paul II, your first stop will be the city of O?wi?cim, better known throughout the world by its German name, Auschwitz. With a local historian, experience a moving visit to the memorial and museum of Auschwitz and a stop at Birkenau. Travel along the Oder River to the city of Wroc?aw, known in Polish as Miasto Spotka? or the meeting place. During its long history, Wroc?aw has belonged to Poland, Bohemia, Austria, Prussia and Germany. With your Local Expert, see the brightly coloured facades of the noble mansions and the flower markets on the Plac Solny. Take in the Baroque splendour of the Rynek, and be introduced to Wroc?aw's cheeky gnomes. This evening join your Travel Director for a Craft Beer at the Piwnica ?widnicka, the oldest restaurant/cellar in Poland, founded in 1273.
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Day 5 Continue on to Poznan where you will drive out to Ostr?w Tumski, known as Cathedral Island. It's considered as the birthplace of Poland in the 10th century and is a fascinating place of legend, often overlooked by other visitors. Explore Poznan with Insight Choice. Choose to immerse yourself in the history of the city and enjoy a walking tour. Alternatively, learn the secrets behind the St. Martin's croissant, a local delicacy, and enjoy a tasting.
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Day 6 Stop at Gniezno to visit the cathedral and see the famous two-winged bronze doors. Then continue to Toru?, founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1233 and birthplace of astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus. Join a Local Expert to discover this outstanding example of medieval architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER(R) Experience, meet an artisan baker for a taste of gingerbread, baked following a traditional recipe and using only locally sourced ingredients. Spend time exploring at your own pace. Follow the Vistula River north to magnificent Gdansk, Poland's Baltic trading port with more than 1000 years of history. As evening descends, a dinner of Baltic specialities is highly recommended, followed by a walk through Gda?sk's illuminated historic district.
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Day 7 Spend the morning with a passionate Local Expert. Learn captivating and fun facts about the city and see the Westerplatte, the scene of the first fighting between Polish and German troops in 1939, and the Gda?sk Shipyards where Lech Wa??sa formed the anti-Soviet Solidarno?? in 1980. Continue through the medieval city, where buildings date back to the time of the Hanseatic League. Enjoy a free afternoon and perhaps choose to visit the elegant seaside town of Sopot?
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Day 8 With a Local Expert, visit the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, founded in 1274 by the Teutonic Knights on the banks of the Nogat River. The castle is a stunning example of a medieval fortress and the largest brick Gothic castle in the world. Next, travel south to the capital of Warsaw. With the rest of the day at your leisure, perhaps attend an evening concert of Poland's best-loved composer, Fr?d?ric Chopin?
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Day 9 See the Palace of Culture and the Chopin Monument in ?azienki Park with a Local Expert. Visit the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes, followed by a walk through Warsaw's Old Town, entirely rebuilt since World War II. At your Celebration Dinner, enjoy a fine selection of local dishes with wine at a cosy Warsaw restaurant.
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Day 10 Time to say goodbye to your new friends as your journey through Poland comes to an end.
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