In between history, culture and breathtaking landscapes, a Tour to the Heart of Europe. Poland is a country that tells stories of resilience, beauty and tradition. With its unique mix of medieval cities, breathtaking natural landscapes, and a culture rooted in centuries of history, this Tour will take you to discover the most iconic places and hidden gems of one of Europe’s most fascinating destinations
Itinerary: 7 days/6 nights
Day 1: Destination Vienna
Morning meeting of participants, settling in coach and departure Poland. Lunch along the way. Early afternoon continuation of the journey to Vienna , capital of Austria. Arrival and time permitting, short guided tour of the city. Transfer to hotel, accommodation in reserved rooms, dinner and overnight stay
Day 2: Vienna – Auschwitz – Krakow
Breakfast and transfer to Auschwitz – Lunch in restaurant – At the end, meeting with guide and guided tour of the concentration camp where the extermination of the Jews by the Third Reich took place – Transfer to Birkenau, the second and largest camp, where a huge number of barracks tell more than many words about the tragedy of the Holocaust – Departure for Krakow – Accommodation in hotel – Dinner and overnight stay
Day 3: Kraków – Wieliczka – Kraków
Breakfast at the hotel and meet with the guide for a tour of Krakow, also called the “ Rome of the East” because of the majesty of its monuments – You will visit the Wawel Hill, the Cathedral, the Town Hall and the Rinek, or Market Square, and the Church dedicated to St. Virgin Mary – Lunch in restaurant – Transfer to Wieliczka, famous for some of the largest salt mines in Europe – Guided tour of the beautiful salt-carved chambers, fantastic underground lakes, fascinating sculptures in nearly 3 kilometers of meandering corridors 135 meters deep – Return to hotel – Dinner and overnight stay
Day 4: Krakow – Czestochowa – Warsaw
After breakfast, depart for Czestochowa, the city famous for the Shrine of Jasna Gora, which houses the famous Icon of the Black Madonna. Arrival and lunch in restaurant. Meet with the guide and visit the Shrine, one of the most important centers of Catholic worship in Poland. Upon departure continuation to Warsaw with evening arrival, hotel accommodation dinner and overnight stay
Day 5: Warsaw
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a panoramic tour of Warsaw. The morning will be devoted to exploring the city’s most iconic sights starting with the Old Town, which was carefully reconstructed after World War II. Visit the Royal Castle, one of the symbols of the city and the Polish monarchy. The guided tour will allow you to explore the sumptuous interiors admiring the imperial halls, ceremonial halls, the Old Masters Gallery and Stanislaw Hall. Stroll through the Market Square: the historic center of Warsaw. Here the group will have time to discover the monument to Sigismund, visit St. John’s Cathedral one of the most important churches in the city. Lunch in restaurant. After lunch, guided tour to Lazienki Royal Park to see the magnificent Palace On the Island (exterior tour) and the monument dedicated to the composer Chopin.
Transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight stay
Day 06: Warsaw – Bratislava
After breakfast, depart for Bratislava (approximately 7 hours by bus). Refreshment stops along the way. Late morning arrival in Bratislava. Lunch in restaurant. Afternoon meeting with guide and city tour: Bratislava Castle, one of the city’s most emblematic sights. Situated on a hill, it offers panoramic views of the city and the Danube River. The castle also houses the Slovak National Museum and a series of exhibitions telling the history of Slovakia. After visiting the castle, a walk through the Old Town will continue: you will see the Main Square, the Old Town Hall, and St. Martin’s Cathedral, a Gothic church that was the site of coronations of Hungarian kings. Old Town Square: this is also home to the famous Cumil Statue a folk art piece depicting a man spying on people from the street.
Typical dinner in restaurant. Transfer to Hotel
Day 07: Bratislava – Return
After breakfast, depart for the return journey. Along the way there will be some stops for refreshments and lunch in restaurants. Arrival is expected late in the evening.
Note: The trip can be modified according to departure locations and customized to suit your needs