Best of Poland
Experience Overview
Get stuck into Polish comfort food as you experience the Best of Poland. Discover Warsaw’s proud history, Krakow's enduring beauty and Gdańsk's glowing amber trade as you gain insight into the resilience of the Polish people.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Gdańsk: Visit a local farm and enjoy lunch made with local and home grown produce.
Dive into Culture
- Gdańsk: Gain incredible insights into a turbulent time in Poland's history and the importance of freedom, citizenship, democracy and solidarity at the state-of-the-art European Solidarity Center in Gdańsk.
- Wrocław: Visit the Aula Leopoldina at Wrocław University, the beautiful Baroque ceremonial hall of this ancient place of learning.
- Częstochowa: Visit the Jasna Góra Monastery in Czestochowa and see the revered Black Madonna, a venerated icon recognized by several Pontiffs.
Iconic Experience
- Warsaw: See the Old Town, Palace of Culture and visit the Chopin Memorial in the Lazienki Park before paying your respects at the Ghetto Heroes Memorial.
- Gdańsk: Spend the day exploring Gdansk, one of the oldest cities in Poland.
- Toruń: Step foot into the medieval town of Torun.
- Wrocław: Discover the rich history of the city of Wroclaw.
- Kraków: Walk around the beautiful town square, Rynek Glówny. See the famous Sukiennice Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Basilica and the many historic townhouses, palaces and churches.
- Auschwitz: Bear witness to the horrors/atrocities of the Holocaust at Auschwitz.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Wrocław: Visit one of the last bakeries to make handmade Polish doughnuts, with traditional flavors like lavender and rose petals.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Warsaw, Gdańsk, Toruń, Wrocław and Kraków
- Discover Zakopane
- View the Cathedral, Salt Square and the Old Town Hall in Wrocław, Wawel Royal Castle and the Cathedral in Kraków
- Visit the Old Town in Warsaw, the European Solidarity Center, the UNESCO World Heritage town of Toruń, Aula Leopoldina in Wrocław, the Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church in Kraków, the former concentration camp of Auschwitz and Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa
Trafalgar Difference
- Zakopane: Learn more about Zakopane and the towering Tatra Mountains when you stay overnight at Hotel Nosalowy Dwór, the largest resort in the region.
Trip Details
Product Code: 19082
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 433.1100A
Starts: Warsaw, Poland
Finishes: Warsaw, Poland
Duration: 11 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,546 ($322 /day)
Itinerary
Connect with Warsaw’s steadfast spirit – a city rebuilt from the ashes of World War II. After checking in this afternoon, relax and unwind or take a stroll through the city. This afternoon meet your fellow travelers and Travel Director at the hotel.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hub
Meals: Dinner
This morning, embark on an in-depth guided sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. See the iconic and unexpected highlights of what has been the capital of Poland since the late 16th century. Gain a deeper understanding of how the city was rebuilt after the devastation of the Second World War. In your free time, you may consider an Optional Experience to Wilanów Palace.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hub
Meals: Breakfast
Journey to Gdańsk, the amber capital of the world and one of the oldest cities in Poland, stop at a local farm and enjoy a Be My Guest lunch, filled with local and home grown produce.
Accommodation: Dwor Arche
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Start the day with sightseeing of the old town with your Local Specialist. Dive Into Culture during a visit to the European Solidarity Center which reveals the history of Solidarity, the Polish trade union and civil resistance movement. The rest of your day is free to explore Gdansk on your terms. Admire the architecture in the historic Long Market and wander down Long Lane to Golden Gate, or consider joining an Optional Experience to visit Malbork Castle, founded by the Teutonic Order of Knights in 1274. Tonight, dinner is served at your hotel.
Accommodation: Dwor Arche
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
You’ll join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour that will reveal the city’s Leaning Tower, the house of famed astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and among other key attractions. Continue to Wrocław, a former European 'Capital of Culture'. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation: Novotel Centrum
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, join your Local Specialist on a guided tour of the city. Discover its complex history and see some of its most important sites, including Wrocław Cathedral, the Main Market Square, Old Town Hall and Salt Square, a former medieval marketplace and today, a flower market. Dive Into Culture and visit the Baroque ceremonial hall of Aula Leopoldina at Wrocław University. Visit the oldest confectionery in Wrocław on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience where tradition is cherished. This small and ancient bakery is home to a mouth-watering treat. In the afternoon, consider joining an Optional Experience to Książ Castle and UNESCO-listed Świdnica Church of Peace.
Accommodation: Novotel Centrum
Meals: Breakfast
Your journey today takes you towards the foot of the Tatra Mountains, the highest mountain range of the Carpathians, which stretch across Central Europe. Spend some free time enjoying the town or consider taking an Optional Experience through lush countryside to explore the mountains and valleys for which this region is so famous. Tonight, you’ll warm up at your Stays With Stories accommodation, the Hotel Nosalowy Dwór, nestled right next to the stunning high peaks of the Tatra Mountains. You’ll soon discover why the resort is said to be the perfect place to rest and recharge as you soak up the breath-taking mountain views and a direct neighbor to the Tatra National Park.
Accommodation: Nosalowy Dwór
Meals: Breakfast
Travel to Kraków where you will enjoy views of the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill during your tour with a Local Specialist. Your walking tour through the Old Town includes a visit to the Cloth Hall and St. Mary’s Church. This evening, perhaps sample some lively Polish entertainment with dinner.
Accommodation: Golden Tulip Krakow City Center
Meals: Breakfast
Consider joining an Optional Experience to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, renowned as the Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland and home to an entire chapel carved from rock salt, as well as dozens of sculptures. The rest of the day is yours to explore the sights on your own. Enjoy a slice of Polish Sernik Babci on the Old Town Square, or perhaps visit a traditional Communist era milk bar?
Accommodation: Golden Tulip Krakow City Center
Meals: Breakfast
Our journey this morning takes us to the former concentration camp at Auschwitz, a poignant reminder of the horrors perpetrated during the Holocaust. Traveling to Jasna Góra Monastery, we rub shoulders with Catholic pilgrims, who have journeyed to the famous shrine for centuries. We'll Dive Into Culture and see the iconic Black Madonna of Częstochowa. This evening, we arrive in Warsaw, where we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with newfound friends.
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hub
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Say farewell to your travel companions and Travel Director at the end of a wonderful holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Gregory Rowe - Traveled, July 2024
The itinerary was well laid out giving you a great glimpse of Poland. You really get to see different areas of the country on this trip. Our main guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was excellent and our driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* was incredible maneuvering the bus through all the narrow streets and tight turns. The local guides were very informative.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/26/2024
Dolores Darling Riordan - Traveled, June 2024
When someone asked me why Poland before our trip, I always said, "Why not?" But now that we've visited, I can respond more precisely: Poland is a stunning nation home to some of the world's kindest people. The cuisine is incredible, the people are incredibly proud of their nation and heritage, and their past is something the rest of the world should never forget.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2024
Janette - Traveled, May 2024
This trip exceeded my expectations!! *Personal information removed by Feefo* was an awesome knowledgeable guide…He shared his love for his country with personal anecdotes. He kept our large group on track which was much appreciated. *Personal information removed by Feefo* our driver was also excellent. *Personal information removed by Feefo* one of our local guides also deserves recognition. Every day on our itinerary was an adventure. Some highlights were the salt mines, amazing cathedrals, Wroclaw University and enjoying a beer in the town square. I would highly recommend this trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/23/2024
Cheryl Mazur-Tuite - Traveled, April 2024
It was a great experience. I really felt I experienced all of Poland. Our guide was amazing. He shared so much with us about his country I feel he made my experience much deeper than I experienced on other tours. I understand better what Poland has been through since my grandparents immigrated from it in the early 1900s. I want to go back to Poland because of it. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was the best guide I could have had for a Polish tour. He went out of his way for us to experience what he is so proud of about his country.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2024
Valerie Leski - Traveled, June 2024
It was very informative, diverse and entertaining. I enjoyed the tour very much. Our guides were excellent! *Personal information removed by Feefo* was especially efficient and approachable. I will be promoting this tour and Poland to friends. The only recommendation would be to limit the size of the group. 51 people was too many to get to mingle with.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
David - Traveled, June 2024
Superb itinerary. The best parts were also the guide, the local experts with one exception, and the driver. Exceptional experience!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/20/2024
Richard Sieminski - Traveled, July 2024
It was a tight schedule with plenty of free time to explore. The Tour Director *Personal information removed by Feefo* did back flips to make sure that everyone was having the best trip as possible. Optional experiences were fascinating and fun! Local tour guides were experts on their city and were colourful and interesting. The coach driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a master at literally making the bus dance through traffic,
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/16/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
This tour is centred around the political and religious history of Poland. It has a jambed packed itinerary with lots of walking involved. Some of the side tours are well worth doing, like the salt mine, but be aware that there are lots of steps involved, which could be an issue for people with reduced mobility, as was the case on our trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/29/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
The itinerary was good, but travelers need to know their limitations. The tour guide recommended to go on many optional excursions, but many were at a time when we already had a full day of sightseeing. We were glad we only signed up for what we thought we could handle.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
The itinerary is average as most of the places visited are the new town or old town of the place. I was told by Trafalgar Singapore, Huda that there is only about 2 to 3 optional tours. There are a total of 9 optional tours and some optional tours are in the morning and followed by mid/late afternoon All the hotel accommodation is good except one Dwor Arche Gdansk, eerie to stay as formerly it was a hospital. All the breakfast is good. Most of the meals/dinners included are very poor quality as well as those in the optional tours such as the Ksiaz Castle and Church of Peace (Dinner) and Farmhouse dinner and Polka Party which I participated. The pork tenderloin was uncooked and the waiter have to take it back. I decided to replace with Pork chop with bone. I participated a total of 4 optional tours. However, Farmhouse Party is fun and nice. My friend participated 8 out of the 9 optional tours, she said all the meals are terrible and some of the places not even worth visiting. The Trafalgar bus have wi-fi and we were told that the connection not that good. I am expecting such a well known travel agent how can the wi-fi in the bus connection strength is bad. Anyway, we were not given connections for wi-fi in the bus. Unfortunately, I am working from my laptop and do not have photo or videos to be added.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/30/2024
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