Gdansk – Torun – Warsaw – Krzesk – Lublin – Zakopane – Dunajec River Rafting – Auschwitz (optional) – Wieliczka Salt Mine - Krakow

Land only: $ 3150 USD ($3940 CAD)  per person in dbl room land only.
Single room $ 3990 USD ($ 4990  CAD)

Starting in Gdansk: 2025 : August 26, 2025 -1 date only

INCLUDED SERVICES:

• all transportation within Poland by air-conditioned motorcoach or mini - bus transfers where required
• English speaking local guides where required
• sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
• Meals:  buffet breakfast daily at hotel,  5  lunches,  4 dinners
• Hotels: All rooms with private bath or shower, based on two persons sharing a room.
• A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement
• Chopin Tours reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar category, when and if necessary.

YOUR HOTELS:

• 3 nights in Gdansk at Gdansk Hilton or similar
• 3 nights in Warsaw at the Sofitel Victoria or similar
• 1 night in Lublin at Grand Lublinianka or similar
• 2 nights in Zakopane at Aries Hotel & Spa or similar
• 3nights in Krakow at Mercure Krakow Old Town or similar
  

AUG 26 (TUE) GDANSK (WELCOME DINNER)

Arrive Gdansk and transfer to our hotel – afternoon at leisure.
In the evening, we will meet for our welcome dinner to meet the group.

AUG 27 (WED) GDANSK (BREAKFAST)

After breakfast we meet our local guide to explore Gdansk. We sail (weather permitting) to historic Westerplatte where the German invasion of Poland on September 1st, 1939, officially marked the beginning of World War II. From Westerplatte we board our coach and drive to the Solidarity Monument and the European Solidarity Centre, which is a museum devoted to the history of Solidarity, the Polish trade union and civil resistance movement, and other opposition movements of Communist Eastern Europe. The museum is located next to the entrance to the famous Gdansk shipyard. Next is our walking tour of the old town which will highlight the main sights such as the Golden Gate, the Long Market, St. Mary's Basilica, and Mariacka Street.
After the tour the rest of the day is free to enjoy at your leisure.

AUG 28 (THU) GDANSK – OLIWA – SOPOT - GDANSK (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)

After breakfast we will first drive to the Oliwa district near Gdansk that is famous for its Cathedral with its one-of-a-kind pipe organ that was originally designed and constructed by a Cistercian Monk between 1763 and 1783. After a short recital we continue to Sopot, a fashionable seaside resort with the longest wooden pier in Europe measuring 511.5 metres. Lunch at a seaside restaurant and then free time to stroll the pier and explore the pedestrian street "Monte Cassino" with its many restaurants and cafes as well as the famous Crooked House. Return to Gdansk and you are free to enjoy the last evening here at your leisure.

AUG 29 (FRI) GDANSK – TORUN – WARSAW (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)

Today we depart Gdansk and start our journey south. We stop in Torun for a walking tour of this medieval town where Nicolaus Copernicus was born. Torun has long been famous as a center of gingerbread and is truly one of the most magnificent historic cities of Poland, its Old Town has been included on the UNESCO list. Lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Warsaw.
Evening at your leisure or join us for a magnificent sound and light show at the Multimedia Fountains.

AUG 30 (SAT) WARSAW (BREAKFAST)

Today our walking tour of the Old Town includes the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Castle Square, and Old Town Square.
We then continue by coach for a driving tour that takes us past the Palace of Science and Culture, the former Warsaw Ghetto and National Opera House. Stopping at Lazienki Park we visit the famous Chopin Monument and then stroll through this wonderful green space to see the Palace on the Water (weather permitting). After our tour the rest of the day is yours to explore at your leisure.

AUG 31 (SUN) WARSAW – ZELAZOWA WOLA – WARSAW (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)

After breakfast we drive to Zelazowa Wola, the small village where Frederic Chopin was born on Feb 22,1810. Visit the museum devoted to the great composer and his family. At noon there is an outdoor piano recital to add to the ambience. From Zelazowa Wola we visit the open-air museum of Łowicz's Folk Culture in Maurzyce, located on the outskirts of Lowicz.
Family-hosted lunch by the ruins of Lowicz Castle. Return to Warsaw and enjoy your evening at leisure.

SEP 01 (MON) WARSAW – KRZESK (CHOPIN VODKA DISTILLERY) – LUBLIN (B, VODKA TASTING WITH LIGHT LUNCH)

After breakfast we leave Warsaw and drive east towards Krzesk. Here tucked away on 17 acres of farmland is the small historic Krzesk distillery which produces the premium Chopin Vodka. We will have a tour of the distillery with an introduction to how the Vodka is produced. Each bottle of Chopin Vodka contains only three ingredients: the highest quality, naturally grown potato, rye or wheat, yeast, and purified artesian well water. No additives. After our lunch and vodka tasting we continue our drive to Lublin, a city with over 700 years of history. For centuries, the city has been a symbol of multiculturalism, which today is reflected in its historic architecture, regional cuisine and festivals referring to the city’s history and traditions.
After checking in to our hotel please join us for a walking tour of Lublin and then the rest of the evening is at your leisure.

SEP 02 (TUE) LUBLIN – ZAKOPANE (BREAKFAST, DINNER)

Morning departure for Zakopane at the very southern tip of Poland. Beautifully situated at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, in the
valley between Gubalowka and Giewont mountains. It is the most popular resort in Poland and one of the most beautiful places in all
of Poland, owing to its picturesque location. Once, a small mountain village, Zakopane became a fashionable artist’s retreat at the
beginning of the 20th century. Tonight we enjoy a casual “grill” dinner at our hotel .

SEP 03 (WED) ZAKOPANE (BREAKFAST, DINNER)

Meet our local guide who will show us the highlights of Zakopane including the wooden chapel at Jaszczurowka, the ski-jumphill and
the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. We will also visit the nearby village of Chocholow to see the traditional log homes, visit a local
woodworker as well as a “Bacowka” where the local smoked cheese is made. Returning to Zakopane we end our tour with a cable
car (funicular) ride to the top of Gubalowka Mountain for a great view of the Tatra Mountains. After descending from Gubalowka you
have free time to shop the colorful open market. Afternoon at your leisure. Dinner tonight at a local highlander inn.

SEP 04 (THU) ZAKOPANE – RIVER RAFTING – KRAKOW (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)

In the morning we leave Zakopane and take a short drive to enjoy a relaxing and picturesque river rafting experience on the Dunajec River (weather permitting). Winding through the spectacular scenery of the Pieniny National Park we will be zig-zagging back and forth across the Polish and Slovak border. Lunch at a local inn and then we continue our drive to Krakow. After checking in to our hotel enjoy the ambience of Krakow's old town at your leisure.

SEP 05 (FRI) KRAKOW (* OPTIONAL EXCURSION TO AUSCHWITZ) (BREAKFAST)

Our walking tour this morning will get you acquainted with this lovely medieval town. Highlights include Wawel Hill, Florianska Gate, and the Barbican. This 13th-century merchants' town has Europe's largest Market Square, with the Cloth Hall as its centrepiece as well as St. Mary’s Church. Afternoon at your leisure or,
* optional excursion to Auschwitz – Birkenau , please advise at time booking if interested , approx. cost $ 50 USD per person.

SEP 06 (SAT) KRAKOW – WIELICZKA SALT MINE - KRAKOW (BREAKFAST, FAREWELL DINNER)

Free time for last minute shopping and exploring. In the late afternoon we drive to the outskirts of Krakow to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO Heritage Site. This salt mine has been operating since the 13th century. An unforgettable attraction with underground chambers, grottoes and chapels all carved from salt. Afterwards, we take a short ride to the restaurant for dinner that will be accompanied by a colorful local song & dance performance.

SEP 07 (SUN) KRAKOW – END OF TOUR .

 

After breakfast transfer to the airport on Krakow - or extend your stay in Poland.

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B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner