8-Nights Highlights of Poland: Gdansk to Krakow - Private Guided Experiences
Available Dates
11/4/2026
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12/31/2028
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Trip Overview:
This 9-day Polish vacation showcases the country’s highlights from Gdansk to Warsaw and Krakow. It features first-class accommodations and private tours.
Your journey begins in Gdansk, which sits on the Baltic Sea and used to be known as Danzig when it fell under Prussian control in centuries past. While in Gdansk, you’ll explore the Tri-City area, which comprises nearby Sopot and Gdynia. A half-day private tour will take you along the flashy main strip of Sopot to see the fancy restaurants and enjoy views of the Baltic. In Gdynia, you’ll admire the modernist architecture of the city and visit the museum ships Dar Pomorza, which was the first Polish ship to sail around Cape Horn, and the destroyer Blyskawica, which survived World War II and took part in Atlantic battles and the evacuation of Dunkirk. Another day, learn about Poland’s medieval past and admire ramparts, fortified gates, and Gothic halls at Malbork Castle, a castle constructed by the Teutonic Knights and painstakingly rebuilt following World War II.
Ride the train to Warsaw, the Polish capital, which was almost entirely rebuilt following the destruction of World War II. You'll learn about the city’s history and architectural roots on a private city tour that starts at the brutalist Palace of Culture and Science, which personifies Poland’s Soviet 20th century, and continues to the Old Town, which was rebuilt to capture the essence of the medieval past. Cap off the day with a visit to the Royal Castle, where the king of Poland used to rule and the Polish Constitution was signed.
Continue along the rails to Krakow, Poland’s popular tourist city. Centred on one of Europe’s largest medieval town squares, Krakow is an attractive city, with medieval architecture, lively restaurants, and a wealth of historical attractions to visit. Delve into its medieval past with a private tour from the Market Square, which still unites the city, all the way up to Wawel Hill and Wawel Castle, which overlooks the city and the river below. Another day, head to nearby Oswiecim for a sombre tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp, where you’ll learn about the Holocaust and pay respects to the millions who were murdered there. Cap off your time in Krakow with a visit to Wieliczka Salt Mine, which was the oldest operating salt mine in Europe when it closed in 1996. Head hundreds of metres beneath the ground to explore massive caverns, learn about salt mining, and admire the unique subterranean creations, including St. Kinga’s Chapel, which is a church sanctuary carved from the salt.
At the end of your stay, head to the airport to return home.
Highlights:
- Wander Gdansk’s cobbled Old Town, discovering the Crane Gate, Neptune Fountain and Saint Mary’s Church.
- Explore Sopot’s sweeping seaside and Europe’s longest wooden pier, then visit Gdynia’s modern port.
- Step inside Malbork Castle, a masterpiece of medieval architecture and the legacy of the Teutonic Knights.
- Uncover Warsaw’s regal heritage at the Royal Castle, home to Canaletto’s famed cityscapes.
- Delve into Kraków’s history, from Wawel Castle to the poignant Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Included Services:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- 3 nights premium accommodation in Gdansk
- 2 nights premium accommodation in Warsaw
- 3 nights premium accommodation in Kraków
- Private-guided Gdansk city tour with Gdynia and visit to Oliwa Cathedral
- Private-guided tour to Malbork Castle
- Private train station transfers in Gdansk and Warsaw
- Private-guided Warsaw city tour with visit to the Royal Castle
- Private train station transfers in Warsaw and Kraków
- Private-guided Kraków city tour with visit to Wawel Castle
- Private-guided tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp
- Private-guided Wieliczka Salt Mine tour
- Breakfast daily (excluding Day One)
Excluded Services:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport & Visa fees, if applicable