Elbląg Canal is a place where you can take a cruise, not only on water, but also on seas of grass! This engineering marvel thanks to its system of water dams, locks and ramps offers amazing opportunity to take over four hours cruise on water and land and admire amazing panoramas of Polish countryside. It is an unforgettable experience in summer months. After this excellent cruise, you will also have the opportunity to stroll along Elbląg city centre with meticulously restored Old Town with beautiful cathedral, restaurants and cafes. If you spend your time in Tri-City (Gdańsk, Sopot or Gdynia) it is a must see point that you really should include in your travelling plans.
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Lunch on request
May-September
2 attractions
10-50
Calm
Up to 30 days*
Pick up from your hotel in Tri-City (Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia) by our tourguide (optional) and coach. Transfer to Buczyniec. Taking 4.5 h cruise along Elbląg Canal to Elbląg. Arrival to Elbląg 2 h sightseeing of Elbląg with a guide. Entrance to Elbląg Cathedral and its viewing terrace. Free time for lunch and souvenir shopping. Return to your hotel.
Elbląg Canal (Polish: Kanał Elbląski) is one of the most original tourist attractions in the country. The length of Elbląg-Ostróda Canal with its tributaries is 151.7 km which makes it the longest navigable canal in the country. The common difference of altitude at water locks and ramps is 103.4 m. The highest ramp is Oleśnica and the difference of levels there is 24.5 m. At canal from Ostruda to Elbląg we can find 5 ramps and 2 water locks. At whole length of the canal we will find 4 water locks. The construction of...
It is situated 60 km from Gdańsk (about 1 h 5 min drive). The most dynamic development of the city took place in the 19th and 20th century, when it rivaled Gdańsk sea harbour. The Old Town, although it was considered as beautiful as in Gdańsk, was destroyed during the Second World War. Luckily, it has been rebuilt in the recent years. Still, in Elbląg we can admire historic urban setup with the castle’s bailey, monastery complex, hospital and the characteristic Church Path with many restored tenement houses. The main...
Tourguide (optional), Elbląg guide, driver
Elbląg Canal Cruise, viewing terrace of Elbląg Cathedral
Coach, boat
Your Tri-City hotel (Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia)
Your Tri-City hotel (Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia)
English, German and others on request
Round tour
The cruise still takes place, tourists just go under deck.
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