Polish Escape
Discover remarkable culture and history on your guided tour of Poland. Escape for nine days in the affordable and less crowded off season to explore this country rich in proud tradition. Begin in Warsaw—gateway city between East and West—for remarkable sightseeing, from the 14th-century Cathedral of St. John to remnants of the Jewish ghetto. In the University town of Poznan, see the baroque St. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Old Market Square before dining on regional specialties. Learn about the turbulent history of Silesia and its historical capital, Wroclaw. Admire its fine patrician houses during a guided tour and a visit to the Market Square. Stop in Opole, one of Poland’s oldest cities, and continue to Czestochowa. Visit the Jasna Góra Monastery—home to the Black Madonna, venerated as the “Queen of Poland” and the country’s national symbol. As you travel to Krakow, stop at the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps for a guided tour of the notorious and chilling sites of the Holocaust. The following day, join a guided walk through Krakow’s historic Jewish center in the Kazimierz Quarter to enjoy its cafés, antique shops, and art galleries. Explore the Remuh Synagogue and 14th-century St. Mary’s Church before returning to Warsaw to conclude your off-season travel to Poland with a farewell dinner.
Tour Itinerary
Welcome to Warsaw! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink at the hotel.
Royal Ceremonies Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour to get you acquainted with Warsaw, Poland’s capital city. Visit the medieval Stare Miasto (Old Town) and see the Cathedral of St. John. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore more of the city. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITIONS Explore the historic city of Warsaw where you’ll see the medieval old town and the impressive 14th-century Cathedral of St. John. The Cathedral has witnessed coronations of Polish kings, royal weddings, and funerals throughout Polish history. During World War II it suffered heavy damage as it was in the midst of the Warsaw uprising.
Polish Treasures Depart Warsaw and drive to Poznan, one of Poland’s oldest cities. Follow your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour that includes the city’s main monuments, plus an inside visit to St. Peter & Paul’s Cathedral. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL GEM The university town of Poznan sits on the Warta River with beautiful Renaissance-style buildings in its Old Market Square. Every day at noon, visitors are amused by the Town Hall clock, featuring mechanical goats who butt heads!
Legends & Landmarks This morning, drive to the vibrant and colorful city of Wroclaw, beautifully reflected in the waters of the Oder River. Join your Local Guide to learn about the city’s turbulent history and see its main landmarks including Market Square with the elegant townhouses, Gothic Old Town Hall, and astronomical clock. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT LITTLE FOLK While strolling through the streets and squares of Wroclaw, keep an eye out for the local Krasnoludek — miniature, mythological gnomes that are common in many Polish folk tales. While small in stature, these 800 or so unique bronze sculptures are impishly scattered throughout the city as symbols of the 1980s communist resistance.
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