Highlights of Poland
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- Explore Poland's three greatest cities: Warsaw, Wroclaw and Krakow
- Marvel at the vast subterranean Wieliczka Salt Mines
- Opportunity to pay an emotional visit to Auschwitz
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Arrive in Warsaw. Poland's capital is a wonderfully dynamic and modern city, but reminders of its turbulent history are easy to uncover. After World War ll around 85% of its buildings were left in ruins; however, the city has been impressively rebuilt and restored to ...
This morning we head out on foot to explore the Old Town district. With cobblestone streets, historic squares and Gothic churches, it's easy to understand why the Old Town is top of every visitor's 'must see' list. We take in all the main sites including the 17th cent...
The morning train takes us to the 'Venice of Poland', Wroclaw, a charming old city built on 12 islands surrounded by canals and rivers. More than 120 bridges link the islands which are adorned with delightful buildings reflecting the city's past. You'll see Bohemian...
Today you'll have free time in Wroclaw or you may choose to visit the Panorama of Raclawice, an enormous circular painting (more than 100 metre long) depicting the battle of Raclawice. Wroclaw is home to many small and quirky bars and micro-breweries so there are plen...
This morning's train journey sees us arriving in Krakow, Poland's capital until 1596 and still its most charming city. Dating from the 13th century, Krakow is a picture-postcard city of narrow streets, grand buildings and al-fresco cafes just begging to be explored. I...
We start today by visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At up to 300 metres underground we'll see a 400 year old chapel, a subterranean salt lake and chambers large enough to take the Eiffel Tower! The Chapel of Saint Kinga is the mines most...
This morning is free for you to discover more of Krakow or you may choose to join an optional excursion to Oswiecim, the site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp; an eerie and haunting place that drives home the terrible atrocities which took place here durin...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Krakow. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Krakow at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like an ...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Sep 2023
Highlights of Poland
The salt mines are amazing. Well worth the 800 or so steps d...
Trusted Customer
Sep 2023
Highlights of Poland
We really enjoyed this 8-day break in Poland - ticked all the boxes for u...
Carolyn
Sep 2023
Highlights of Poland
Well organised holiday, with easy travelling between Warsaw, Wroclaw and Krakow. Auschwitz and Auchswitz-Birkenau will stay with me for a long time - a sobering vis...
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