Overview
Itinerary
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)
Trip Inclusions
- Visit the Jasna Góra monastery to witness the world-famous Black Madonna.
- Explore the poignant history of Auschwitz.
- Discover the 700-year-old Malbork castle, one of the world's largest.
- A tour of Wroclaw brings you up-close to this ethnically diverse city.
- Get a deeper perspective of Warsaw during a Jewish heritage tour.
- Immerse yourself in Polish culture during a folklore show and dinner.
- Learn how to make pierogi – Polish dumplings – during a cooking class.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
- Arriving Flight: The closest arrival airport is Warsaw (WAW) Airport
- Departing Flight: The closest departure airport is Krakow (KRK) Airport
- Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive tour bookings. This personalised service is included within a 40km radius from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, Cairns and Hobart airport gateways. Service is available between 41-70 kms for a small fee.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Visit the Jasna Góra monastery to witness the world-famous Black Madonna.
- Explore the poignant history of Auschwitz.
- Discover the 700-year-old Malbork castle, one of the world's largest.
- A tour of Wroclaw brings you up-close to this ethnically diverse city.
- Get a deeper perspective of Warsaw during a Jewish heritage tour.
- Immerse yourself in Polish culture during a folklore show and dinner.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
- Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive tour bookings. This personalised service is included within a 40km radius from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, Cairns and Hobart airport gateways. Service is available between 41-70 kms for a small fee.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Trip Optionals These optional activities can be pre-booked & included in your trip price.
- Location: Krakow. Cost: $70.
- History surrounds you in the former Jewish district of Kazimierz. Krakow - once the capital of Poland - is where Jews lived under the protection of Polish kings and is home to the historic Jewish quarter, Kazimierz. The Jewish community developed culture, religion, and even their own educational system during this time. As you walk through Kazimierz in the present, you'll see historic synagogues, stop for photos and an educational talk at the remnants of a World War II ghetto in Podgorze, and even visit the streets where Spielberg filmed his Academy Award-winning movie, "Schindler's List". You will also visit a Jewish cemetery and learn all about the practice of giving "kvitelach" - a note with personal prayers to God - along with kosher traditions. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.
- Location: Pawtucket, RI. Cost: $226.
- You can now include pre-paid tipping into your guided tour purchase. You pay for your tipping up front, we handle the rest, and you can cross one more thing off your “To Do” list. No more running to an ATM at the last minute on tour, or carrying around cash you won’t spend. Transportation is not included Prepaid gratuities are only available to guests departing from Australia & New Zealand. This covers tips for the Tour Manager, driver(s), and local guides including optional tours. Airport transfer and extension gratuities are not included in this amount.
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Collette Worldwide (2022-24)
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Collette Worldwide (2024-25)
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