This tour introduces visitors to Gdansk, Warsaw, Poznan and Krawko. Visitors will explore these chargming Polish cities in one trip.
Highlights:
Theme:
Welcome to Gdansk and first impressions
Morning: Arrive in Gdansk, check into your hotel, relax and freshen up after your journey.
Afternoon: Explore the Old Town: Long Market (Długi Targ), Neptune Fountain, Artus Court, Visit St. Mary's Church (Bazylika Mariacka).
Evening: Walk along the Motława River and visit the Gdańsk Crane (Żuraw), Dinner at a local restaurant, try traditional Polish cuisine.
Theme:
Understanding the historical events
Morning: Visit the European Solidarity Centre, Explore the Westerplatte Memorial.
Afternoon: Take a trip to the Oliwa Cathedral and listen to an organ concert, relax in Oliwa Park.
Evening: Dinner in the Old Town, optional: Visit the Gdansk Shakespeare Theatre or a local pub.
Theme:
Journey to Poznan and first impressions
Morning: travel to Poznan (approx. 4 hours by train).
Afternoon: check into your hotel, visit the Old Market Square (Stary Rynek), see the Town Hall and watch the famous goats at noon if timing allows.
Evening: Dinner in the Old Market Square, walk around the city center.
Theme:
Last moments in Poznan and travelling to Warsaw
Morning: Visit the Cathedral Island (Ostrów Tumski) and the Archcathedral Basilica.
Afternoon: Travel to Warsaw (approx. 3 hours by train), check into your hotel, walk around the Royal Route (Krakowskie Przedmieście).
Evening: Dinner in Warsaw's Old Town, stroll through the Old Town Market Place.
Theme:
Learning about history and main sights
Morning: Visit the Royal Castle, explore the Warsaw Uprising Museum.
Afternoon: Walk around Łazienki Park and see the Palace on the Isle.
Evening: Dinner in the city center, optional: visit a local bar or enjoy a cultural performance.
Theme:
Travelling to Krakow and first impressions
Morning: Travel to Krakow (approx. 2.5 hours by train)
Afternoon: Check into your hotel, visit the Main Market Square (Rynek Główny) and St. Mary's Basilica.
Evening: Dinner in the Main Market Square, walk around the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice).
Theme:
Insight into local culture, daily life, and traditional Polish products.
Morning: Visit Wawel Castle and Wawel Cathedral
Afternoon: Explore the Kazimierz District (Jewish Quarter), Visit the Schindler's Factory Museum.
Evening: Departure home.
Culture & History
Industry, Science & Technology
Culture & Everyday Life
Leisure & Active Options
Warsaw is the capital of Poland, located on the Vistula River in central Poland. Although not as old as Kraków, it grew into Poland’s political center and today represents the country’s resilience and recovery.
Key periods before World War II
Early history (14th–17th centuries): Warsaw developed from a small settlement into an important city. In 1596, it became the capital of Poland, replacing Kraków.
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth: As capital, Warsaw was the seat of parliament and royal elections, playing a key role in early European ideas about constitutional government.
Partitions of Poland (late 18th–19th centuries): Poland disappeared from the map as it was divided between neighboring empires. Warsaw was ruled by Prussia and later Russia, becoming a center of Polish resistance and nationalism.
Interwar period (1918–1939): After World War I, Poland regained independence, and Warsaw became the capital of the new Polish state.
Major 20th-century events
World War II: Warsaw suffered extreme destruction under Nazi occupation. The Warsaw Ghetto and the Warsaw Uprising (1944) became powerful symbols of resistance. By the end of the war, much of the city lay in ruins.
Postwar reconstruction: Under communist rule, Warsaw was rebuilt almost from scratch, with its historic Old Town carefully reconstructed.
After 1989: The fall of communism led to democracy and rapid modernization.
Why Warsaw matters in European history
Warsaw symbolizes the struggle for national survival, resistance against oppression, and postwar reconstruction. Its history reflects the experiences of Central and Eastern Europe—partition, occupation, total war, and renewal—making it a key city for understanding Europe’s turbulent modern history.
