Assemble at the airport and take-off to Kraków – the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland.

Upon arrival, embark on a half-day walking tour of Kraków, the former royal capital of Poland and traditionally one of its leading centres of academia, culture and art. Visit the Gothic-Renaissance Wawel Royal Castle, then venture down to the historic Old Town to explore Europe’s largest market square along with its scatter of medieval houses, palaces and churches. View the towering façade of St. Mary’s Basilica and admire the medieval masterpiece of Cloth Hall.

A morning leisure drive brings you to the Tatra Mountains, the highest of the Carpathian range. Make your way to Zakopane, a resort town famous for its wooden houses and winter sports. If the weather is clear, you may wish to consider an optional cable car ride to the summit of Gubałówka, which will reward you with extraordinary views overlooking Zakopane and the surrounding hillsides. Make sure you visit Villa Atma, a historic structure built at the end of the 19th century that represents the typical architecture of Zakopane and houses the Karol Szymanowski Museum. Spend the afternoon free at leisure to shop for some local specialities in the markets of Krupowki Street. Afterwards, transfer back to Kraków.

Enjoy a free day of leisure for some shopping or sightseeing at your pleasure in Kraków. You may wish to embark on an optional guided visit of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, which bears witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust. Or you may opt for a fascinating trip to Wieliczka Salt Mine, a subterranean warren where you’ll find entrancing chambers and chapels fully adorned with altarpieces, statues and even chandeliers, all made of rock salt.

Make your way to Częstochowa to visit the famous Polish Shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Jasna Góra Monastery. Explore the Treasury, the Knight’s Hall, the Refectory and the Basilica of the Holy Cross as well as the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, before viewing the highlight of our visit – the revered icon of the Black Madonna. Next, continue your journey to the Wielkopolska region and make a stop in Poznań, the 1000-year-old birthplace of the Polish nation. End the day with a walking tour of the characteristic city, which will bring you to check out the Old Market Square and the Renaissance Town Hall.

After breakfast, depart for Toruń, a magnificent city founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1233 and the birthplace of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Join a local expert to discover this outstanding example of medieval architecture, now a living museum and UNESCO World Heritage site. Thereafter, follow the winding Vistula River to arrive at the Baltic port city of Gdańsk, an absolutely ravishing seaside town with a beautifully restored Old Town. Make a stop at Gniezno to see its twin-towered Gothic cathedral and its famed pair of Romanesque bronze doors.

Enjoy a free day of leisure for some shopping or sightseeing at your pleasure in Gdańsk. You may wish to take on an optional excursion to Malbork Castle, a massive fortified castle considered to be the largest in the world. A stunning showstopper that sits on the banks of the Nogat River, the medieval brick castle offers an insight into the weighty history of the Teutonic Order and its founders, the Teutonic Knights.

This morning, travel south across the beautiful Masurian and Iława Lakelands and proceed to the capital of Poland, Warsaw. Your first stop is the impressive Palace of Culture and Science, followed by a visit to the Ghetto Heroes Monument and the Historical Museum. Then, walk through Warsaw’s gorgeous Old Town, entirely reconstructed after WWII. Last but not least, drive to Łazienki Park and explore its alluring gardens and palaces, along with a glimpse of the Chopin Monument. Spend the rest of the afternoon free at leisure to continue your discovery of this intriguing city.

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure till it is time to transfer to the airport for your flight home.

We hope you enjoyed your trip with our company and we look forward to seeing you again for your next trip.

• KRAKOW : Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum – €65 • KRAKOW : Wieliczka Salt Mine – €65 • ZAKOPANE : Cable car to Kasprowy Wierch – €30 • GDAŃSK : Malbork Castle – €65 These additional activities enrich your experiences; however it is entirely optional and will be at your own discretion. Minimum group size may apply and subject to schedule.

• €70 per person

• The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and hotels are subject to change without prior noce in the event of unforeseen circumstances. • During major events and festivals, accommodation may be relocated to outside of the city or in another city without prior notice. • Upgrades of hotels are subject to hotel room availability.