Secrets of Poland with Prague (12 days / 11 nights)

Arrival in Warsaw. Accommodation in the hotel. Night in Warsaw.

In the morning visit of the Polish capital. During the excursion we will get to know the most important places in the city and we will have an unforgettable opportunity to learn about the past of Warsaw and the history of Poland. We will start our tour by visiting the Old City (UNESCO) and the New City. Then we will see the Krasinscy Palace, the Palace of Justice and the Warsaw Uprising Monument. Our excursion will continue in the Royal Lazienki Park, where we will admire the summer residence of the last King of Poland and we will rest next to the famous monument to Frédéric Chopin surrounded by the wonderful nature of this place. Free time. Accommodation. Night in Warsaw.

Optional: Piano recital of Frederic Chopin music.  

Departure towards Sandomierz - one of the oldest and most historically important cities in Poland. Archaeological discoveries analyzed around the city indicate that humans inhabited the area since the Neolithic. The existence of the city has been known since the early Middle Ages, taking advantage of its excellent location at the crossroads of the Vistula and San rivers, and on the way to important trade routes. A walk through Old Town of Sandomierz with the local guide. Accommodation. Night in Sandomierz.

Optional: Visit to Underground Tourist Route below Sandomierz Old Town.  

Departure towards the south of Poland. Stop at Krzytopor Castle. The ruins of this castle are full of magic and mystery, lost among the fields and hills of the Opatow region, far from the main roads and routes. It is a monument of international class, unique, although very damaged. Built in the years 1631-1644, Krzyztopor Castle was the largest palatial building in Europe until the construction of Versailles. The dining room ceiling was supposedly made of glass, and revelers had the opportunity to see exotic fish swimming over them during meals. It is nicknamed "callendario castle" because it had 356 windows as days in a year, 56 rooms as weeks in a year, 12 large chambers as months, 4 towers as stations. Continuation to Szczawnica. The city is located in the picturesque Grajcarek Valley, the right bank tributary of the Dunajec River, between Male Pieniny and the Radziejowa mountain range. Szczawnica is primarily a popular and appreciated spa, famous for its mineral waters. The favorable conditions here result from the city's location on the border of two geological units: the rocky belt of Pieniny made of limestone and the flysch of Beskid made of shale and sandstone. Two-thirds of the city's surface is covered with forests that provide a unique microclimate, shelter from the wind, and clean, healthy air. The town is surrounded by protected areas with numerous natural and scenic values. Free time to take advantage of the microclimate, the views and the mineral waters. Transfer to Zakopane. Overnight at the hotel. Night in Zakopane.

Optional: Horse Carriage Ride in Zakopane.

Optional: Dinner in a typical restaurant in Zakopane with a folk group show.

The Tatras constitute the highest and most beautiful part of the Carpathian mountain range, which is the only one of its kind in Central Europe. The Polish part of the Tatras is part of the Tatra National Park, which is inscribed on the list of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. Pope John Paul II frequently visited the area for hiking and skiing. During our walk through Zakopane with the guide we will visit Krupowki, the main street of the city full of crafts and regional folklore. In the city, known as the winter capital, its peculiar architecture stands out, known as the “Zakopanian” style, with its traditional wooden constructions from the end of the 19th century. Free time for lunch. Departure for Krakow. Arrival and accommodation. Night in Krakow.

Visit of the city of Krakow (UNESCO). During the walk we will see a part of the wall that surrounded the city with the famous San Florian Gate, the Market Square with the Cloth Hall, the Church of the Virgin Mary, the tower of the old town hall. Then we will walk near the historic buildings of the Jagiellonian University where many world-famous Poles have studied, for example Nicolas Copernicus or Karol Wojtyla, later named Pope John Paul II. During our route we will see the church of San Andrés and that of San Pedro y San Pablo. At the end of our walk we will reach the Wawel Hill, where the Castle is located - the former seat of the Kings of Poland and the cathedral (with Sigismund's bell, the largest in Poland). Free afternoon. Night in Krakow.  

Optional: Visit to Schindler’s Factor museum.

Optional: Afternoon excursion to the Wieliczka Salt Mine 

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