Discovering Poland

Welcome to Warsaw! This city features a blend of old-world charm and modern energy.

Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner in a traditional Polish restaurant. (D) Stay: Hotel Mercure Warszawa Grand (2 Nights)

This morning, embark on a Warsaw city tour with your local guide and embrace the city's moving history as you discover the main sights and the Old Town. Gain a different perspective of Warsaw's past by learning about the city's communist history during a scenic bus tour.

Continue on by foot and marvel at the cobblestone alleys and medieval buildings throughout the Old Town. After, you can dive deeper into the history of Warsaw by joining a Jewish heritage walking tour. The afternoon is at leisure to take in the alleyways, visit a quaint café in Warsaw's Old Town, explore a museum, or simply relax. (B)

Depart Warsaw and stop in the town of Malbork, home to Malbork Castle, one of the largest castles in the world. On a guided tour of this 700-year-old structure, gain an introduction to the world of the Knights of the Teutonic Order.

Later, continue to Gdansk, a port city on the Baltic coast of Poland.

This evening, enjoy traditional Polish cuisine. (B/D) Stay: Radisson Blu Hotel, Old Town (2 Nights)

Start your morning with a local expert in Gdansk. Get to know this port city's history stopping at the Gdansk Shipyards, site of the creation of the anti-Communist Solidarity movement in 1980 that helped liberate Poland from Soviet rule.

Continue on a tour highlighting City Hall and St. Mary's Church. Peek into Poland's age-old culture of amber, which dates back to the Neolithic period.

Later, it's your choice! Embark on an excursion to the seaside resort town of Sopot -OR- remain in Gdansk and enjoy a boat ride on the Motlawa River and see this important city from a different perspective. The evening is yours to stroll through a city square, shop for local handicrafts, or soak in the seaside atmosphere. (B)

Enjoy a morning at leisure before you hop on a train and discover Poland's countryside from a different perspective. After, depart to Wroclaw – one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Poland. Crisscrossed by numerous tributaries and channels, it is an exceptional city of 12 islands and more than 100 bridges. Get a taste of the culture when you join your fellow travelers for some locally-brewed beer and a traditional “home-style” dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D) Stay: The Bridge Wroclaw MGallery (3 Nights)

Start your morning on a tour of Wroclaw, bringing this 1,000-year-old city to life. In the Old Town, discover a diverse blend of ethnicities and religions all coexisting within a unified Polish mindset.

In the afternoon, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. The remainder of the day is yours. You can visit idyllic parks, immerse yourself in the captivating culture, or even search for the many dwarf statues hidden on the streets of the city. (B/L)

The day is yours. Take a stroll along Wroclaw's cobblestone streets, people watch at the square or relax at one of the parks. The Market Square is a beautiful place to take a stroll and soak up the atmosphere. Perhaps you'll join a full-day optional tour to Poland's countryside. (B)

Leave Wroclaw for Czestochowa, the spiritual capital of Poland. Every year, over 5 million pilgrims journey to pay their respects to the famous Black Madonna in the Jasna Góra monastery. Venture inside for an up-close look at this miraculous image. Depart for Kraków, an enchanting city famous for its well-preserved town center. Get acquainted with the city during an evening at leisure. (B) Stay: Mercure Krakow Old Town (3 Nights)

Join a local expert on a panoramic tour of Kraków, including Market Square, St. Mary's Church and the university. You will also see the famous Wawel Castle, the former residence of Polish kings. The rest of your day is at leisure. Perhaps you'll stroll the quaint side streets of Kraków's famous Old Town, have coffee in one of the largest squares in Europe, or visit the Schindler Museum. Consider taking an optional excursion to discover the history of Jewish Kraków as you visit Kazimierz and Podgórze. (B)

Embark on a poignant journey through history as you travel to Auschwitz. A local expert guides you through the former concentration camp, where you will learn about the sobering history as well as the resilience of the human spirit.

This evening, celebrate traditional Polish culture during a folklore show and dinner, complete with wine and beer. (B/D)

Your tour comes to a close today. (B)