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Enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide—an expert in the city’s history, sights, culture, and secrets—in Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Poznan, and Kraków. Torun is the birthplace of renaissance astronomer Copernicus and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the Middle Ages, it was a prominent trade center as a member of the Hanseatic League. Dating back to the 7th century, Kraków is known as Poland’s most beautiful city and cultural capital. Here, your sightseeing features the Market Square, one of Europe’s loveliest squares, along with Wawel Hill. Gdansk is a beautiful port city on the Baltic Sea, which played an important role in recent history by facilitating the events that brought to the fall of the Berlin wall.
On this Poland tour, you’ll visit Jasna Góra, the monastery near Czestochowa, an important pilgrimage spot. Its Black Madonna, a painting of the Virgin Mary, is a symbol of the country and venerated as the "Queen of Poland." You'll also visit what is left of the Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust.
Enjoy an included excursion to Zakopane, a mountain resort in the Tatras, a favourite holiday spot for locals and visitors. You’ll have a chance to do a little hiking or to relax taking in the spectacular views.
You’ll arrive home from this value-minded tour through Poland with a new appreciation of Poland’s history, culture, nature and wonderful cities— an enriching vacation!
Small Group Discovery
Select Cosmos Europe tours are limited to an average of just 24 guests per tour. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos European tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery Europe vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
2022 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 5 dinners
ARRIVE IN WARSAW, POLAND.
Day1
Check into your hotel. Explore the Polish capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. In the early evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
WARSAW–GDANSK.
Day2
Today’s included sightseeing tour with a Local Guide is an excellent introduction to Warsaw. Magnificently reconstructed after WWII, Warsaw is a rich tapestry of nearly every European architectural style, from Gothic to Neoclassical, with wide, modern avenues in striking contrast to the narrow lanes of the old section. Continue to Gdansk on the Baltic Sea, which was one of the most important Hanseatic cities in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Today’s Distance: 242 mi/ 390 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GDANSK.
Day3
Among the most important shipping ports in Northern Europe, Gdansk (formerly known by its German name, Danzig) is the birthplace of “Solidarity,” the Polish trade union that revolutionized Polish modern politics. On the included city tour this morning, your Local Guide will explain to you the city’s past and present. Later, spend some time exploring on your own, or join the optional excursion to the town of Malbork, founded in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights. Visit its Gothic Marienburg Castle, one of the most striking fortified castles in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GDANSK–TORUN–POZNAN.
Day4
First stop today is medieval Torun on the Vistula River, birthplace of renaissance astronomer Copernicus and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your Local Guide will introduce you to the many captivating highlights, including the starówka (Old Town) with the ruins of a 13th-century Teutonic Knights’ castle, as well as many samples of Gothic architecture. Head west to Poznan, one of the country’s oldest cities and a part of Polish history for the past 1,000 years. This afternoon, discover the main attractions on your included city sightseeing with a Local Guide.
Today’s Distance: 255 mi/ 410 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
POZNAN–JASNA GÓRA–KRAKÓW
Day5
First, to Jasna Góra in Czestochowa for a guided visit of the Monastery that withstood the repeated onslaughts of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna has been venerated as the “Queen of Poland” and has become the country’s national symbol. Later, head to Kraków.
Today’s Distance: 317 mi/ 510 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KRAKÓW.
Day6
Dating back to the 7th century, Kraków is revered by many as Poland’s most beautiful city. It was the country’s capital for over 500 years. On your included guided tour, see the Market Square, the Jewish Quarter, Wawel Hill, and visit the Cathedral. Continue exploring on your own or book an optional visit to the spectacular Wieliczka Salt Mines, a subterranean maze of tunnels and chambers—some of them richly decorated. This evening, consider joining an optional traditional dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
KRAKÓW. EXCURSION TO ZAKOPANE
Day7
Get a breath of fresh mountain air today on the included excursion to Zakopane. Located in a picturesque valley at the base of the Tatra mountain range, Zakopane has developed into a beautiful, pristine resort. Typical of this area are the highlander wooden houses, cafes, restaurants, and shops on Krupowski Street. Enjoy a little hiking or browse around the small market for authentic souvenirs. Return to Krakow.
Today’s Distance: 137 mi/ 220 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KRAKÓW–AUSCHWITZ–WARSAW
Day8
Encounter sobering history this morning on your visit to the Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. In the afternoon, continue to Warsaw. Tonight’s optional dinner is a great way to round out your fascinating adventure in Poland.
Today’s Distance: 239 mi/ 385 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
WARSAW
Day9
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Regent Warsaw Hotel
First-Class
An elegant 246-room hotel located in a diplomatic district of Warsaw, close to the picturesque Royal Lazienki Park. Its sleek in-house restaurant offers a sunny Mediterranean menu with an innovative Polish twist while tasty snacks and a wide range of drinks can be enjoyed in the light and airy lounge lobby bar. Free Wi-Fi access is offered throughout the property and for relaxation there is a SPA centre complete with a gym and indoor swimming pool.
Location
23, Belwederska ave, Warsaw, Poland
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
Arkon Park Hotel
First-Class
This modern, air-conditioned hotel has 81 guestrooms and a restaurant serving International cuisine. Free Wi-Fi access is available and there is also a fitness zone.
Location
Slaska 10 str , Gdansk, Poland
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Television
- Internet Access
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
De Silva Premium
First-Class
A modern hotel with 60 comfortable rooms, which are air-conditioned and decorated in a contemporary style with satellite TV, comfortable beds, selected pillows and Free Wi-Fi. The advantage of the hotel is its location, only 100 meters from the main and most famous street in Pozna¿ - ul. ¿wi¿ty Marcin, near the Old Town Square, Stary Browar Shopping Center and the National Museum.
Location
ul. Piekary 5, Poznan, Poland
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
Conrad
First-Class
The Conrad is located on expressway E77. Both Balice Airport and Kraków's center are a 10 minute drive away from the hotel.
Location
Ul Josepha Conrada 29, Krakow, Poland
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Window Opens
- Coffee Maker
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