Poland is an outstanding country in the central Europe, still undiscovered by wider masses of tourists. Go on a five day adventure with three Polish capitals: Warsaw - administrative, political, economy and media centre of the country; Cracow - historical, cultural and educational heart of the nation and Zakopane - so called winter capital of Poland with multitude of mountain attractions and sport activities. Don't wait any longer check Poland just now!
5 days/4 nights
HB (4 breakfasts, 4 dinners)
All year
2 cities, 1 town
10-50
Medium/Fast
Up to 30 days*
Arrival to Warsaw. Pick up from an airport transfer to Cracow. Leaving luggage at your hotel. 3 h sightseeing of former Jewish Kazimierz District and Wawel Hill with entrance to Wawel Cathedral with a guide. Dinner. Overnight in Cracow.
The Jewish people have always played an important role in the history of Krakow and Kazimierz and its Jewish population have always played an important role the history of Krakow and have had a great impact on regional economy as well as culture. Kazimierz, that is known as a district of Krakow, used to be a stand-alone city. It was granted city rights in early 14th century, not too long after Jews in the Kingdom of Poland received numerous rights, such as freedom of religion, trade and travel. Since the very beginni...
It is the best well known royal necropolis and real national pantheon. Close to the kings in the cathedral many noble people were buried, such as Cracow bishops, and Polish national heroes. Here you will find among other the tumbs of Kuyavia Ladislas the Short (Władysław Łokietek), Kazmir the Great (Kazimierz Wielki) and John III Sobieski (Jan III Sobieski).
Breakfast. Transfer to Wieliczka. 3 h sightseeing of the salt mine enlisted at UNESCO World Heritage List. Transfer back to Cracow, 3 h sightseeing of Cracow Old Town with a guide with entrance to St. Mary's Basilica. Free time in the Old Town for souvenir shopping. Dinner and overnight in Cracow.
Wieliczka salt mine (13 km from Cracow) is an extended underground city and certainly one of the most interesting touristic objects In Poland. In 1987 it was put down to UNESCO World Heritage List. Every year the mine is visited by over a million tourists from all over the world. The main is no longer producing salt and since 1996 it has been only a touristic attraction. The mine has 9 levels, the deepest is at the depth of 327 m. One of the best well known chambers in Wieliczka is St. Kinga’s Chapel.
Kraków is one of the oldest Polish cities. The cityattracts a lot of tourists from around the world. We will start sightseeing from the OldTown. Kraków Main Square is Europe’s largest medieval market square. You will seemost of the attractions simply by walking. Spectacular Cloth Hall surrounded byhistoric tenement houses, the most famous Krakow artistic cellar - Piwnica podBaranami, as also as St. Mary's church. We will continue our trip alongFlorianska Street. You will see a lot of small shops in colorful, historic...
St. Mary’s Basilica in Kraków is one of the biggest and after Wawel Cathedral the most important church in Kraków. St. Mary’s Basilica is a Gothic church built in the 14th and 15th centuries. Since the end of the 15th century it has had a famous late Gothic sculpture masterpiece the Great Altar by Wit Stwosz. Tourists not only admire a grand scale of this building and the altar piece but also its rich ornaments, polychrome decorations and stained glass windows. The basilica is located in the north-east corner of the ...
Breakfast. Transfer to Zakopane. All day sightseeing of Zakopane town (stroll and bus). Visiting Wielka Krokiew Ski Jump and Krzeptówki Sanctuary. Taking Gubałówka funicular train to Gubałówka summit. Observing Zakopane panorama from the summit. Short stroll in one of Zakopane valleys, chosen on the spot depending on the current weather. Dinner in traditional highlanders restaurant with a folk music concert. Return to Cracow. Overnight in Cracow.
It is a winter capital of Poland. The town is situated about 106 km from Cracow. The main road which leads to it is called ‘Zakopianka’. Apart from the possibility to practice winter sports and traversing picturesque walking trails of Tatra mountains, Zakopane delights tourists with a unique cultural character and mountain architecture. It is also a place where you can taste old Polish cuisine and try traditional sheep cheese called ‘oscypek’.
Tatra National Park was created in 1955 to protect Polish Tatra mountain area which consists of the only mountain range in Poland with alpine character. The park area is 21 197 hectares, 70% of it is covered in forests, 30% consist of meadows, rocks and water. It is also the only place in the country where we can observe a chamois, a marmot and over 200 species of mountain plants. The highest peak in the park and whole Poland is Rysy 2499 m above sea level. Tatra mountains have climate zones which also influences cre...
Wielka Krokiew is the most famous Polish ski jumping hill. It was established in 1925. Its creator is Karol Stryjeński. It is sheltered by a forest and is located on the northern slope of the Krokiew mountain, 1,378 m above sea level, from where it got its name. Every year ski jumping competitions for the World Cup are held here. A chairlift leads to the top of Wielka Krokiew. It is open to visitors every day. The ticket price includes a chairlift ride to the top of Wielka Krokiew and a descent. At its upper station...
Gubałówka summit is 1123 m above sea level. First of all, it is amazing as it offers the best panorama for High Tatras and Zakopane city. Secondly, you don’t need to be in a great physical shape to get there. It is just a short ride in a funny and original diagonal mountain train. Finally, at the summit you can have a delicious meal of highlander cuisine, souvenir shopping, a sunbath, a bob-sleigh ride, or you can have a skiing or snowboarding ride. We shouldn’t also forget about a traditional photo with Zakopane’s p...
Breakfast. Transfer to Warsaw. 4 h sightseeing with a guide. Entrance to the viewing terrace of Palace of Culture and Science. Dinner. Overnight in Warsaw.
Warsaw is the capital of Poland and the largest city in the country in which about 2 million people live. Warsaw's Old Town is a real pearl of the capital. Enlisted at the UNESCO World Heritage List, delights with colourful tenements and the unique atmosphere of narrow streets. On the Old Town Square you will meet the Mermaid - the official symbol of the city. You'll see the Barbican and the bell on Kanona Street. You can also visit the Royal Castle, the former home of Polish rulers. Here it is possible to see the ro...
The viewing terrace is located on the 30th floor of the Palace of Culture and Science, at a height of 114 m, where guests are brought by two modern lifts. From here, visitors can admire the entire panorama of Warsaw, even at night. To enter the viewing terrace, visitors must enter the building from the Parade Square (between Studio and Dramatic theaters), then go straight through the hall to the cash desks and from there to the corridor leading to the elevators - only the last two go up. After seeing the city from ab...
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Departure.
Local guides and Wieliczka mine guide
Wieliczka Salt Mine, St. Mary's Basilica, Gubałówka Funicular Train, Tatra National Park Entrance, viewing terrace of Palace of Culture and Science
Coach, funicular train
Airport and hotel for sightseeing trips
Hotel, airport for departure
English, German and others on request
Round tour
For the cities good walking shoes are the key. Still, beware of winter conditions in Zakopane and prepare very warm clothes such as winter coat, hat and glowes and winter underwear. It can get really cold there.
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