Christmas in Poland: From Warsaw to Krakow
Experience Overview
There’s no better way to soak up the holiday magic than by exploring Poland’s enchanting Christmas markets. Imagine twinkling lights everywhere, medieval squares decked out in festive splendour, the irresistible aroma of sweet and savoury treats filling the air, and a warm mug of mulled wine in your hand. Over seven festive days, you’ll journey from Warsaw to Krakow, taking in the charm, culture, and seasonal cheer at every stop. Holiday vibes don’t get better than this.
Highlights
- Marvel at Warsaw’s dazzling Christmas displays in the heart of Poland’s capital
- Stroll through Gdansk’s medieval old town and visit its festive Christmas market in this historic port city
- Experience the charm of Wroclaw’s canals and Christmas market
- Explore Krakow’s iconic squares and lanes before immersing yourself in the magic of the old town Christmas market
- Learn how to prepare a traditional local delicacy called obwarzanki
Trip Details
Product Code: 32565
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Train, taxi, public transport, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: EOWC
Starts: Warsaw, Poland
Finishes: Krakow, Poland
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Obwarzanki Cooking Class, Krakow
- Warsaw orientation walk to see the Christmas Displays
- 48-hour public transport card in Gdansk
- CEO-led Gdansk walking tour and Christmas market visit, Excursion to Sopot and Christmas market visit
- CEO-led Wroclaw Walking Tour and Christmas market visit
- Krakow Walking Tour with a local guide
- Krakow Christmas market visit
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts
Transport
- Train, taxi, public transport, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,149 ($307 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Warsaw
Arrive at any time. After settling into your hotel, attend a welcome meeting in the evening with your CEO before heading out to see some of the Christmas displays on the way to an optional dinner with the group.
Warsaw is a vibrant city rich in history and full of stories, having been nearly destroyed in World War II. If you have time, we recommend taking some extra time to fully explore this incredible city.
Day 2: Warsaw/Gdańsk
Wave goodbye to Warsaw and board a train bound for Gdansk, travelling through the picturesque Polish countryside. Enjoy some free time on arrival to the hotel before setting off with your CEO on an orientation walk of the city's highlights, culminating at the vibrant local Christmas Market.
Gdansk is a coastal city known for beautiful beaches and intricate architecture including the longest building in Poland and the tallest monument dedicated to fallen shipyard workers.
Day 3: Gdańsk
Set off in the morning with your CEO on an excursion to the nearby city of Sopot, on the Baltic Sea. Stroll along the promenade and visit it's Christmas market before returning to Gdansk to enjoy the rest of the day free to continue exploring or to relax.
Day 4: Gdańsk/Wrocław
Set off again by train heading south to the city of Wroclaw. In the afternoon, head out on foot with your CEO to see the city's main sights and see why it is sometimes referred to as the "Venice of Poland." Finish the walk at Wroclaw's festive Christmas market and take the rest of the day for yourself, perhaps making a stop in the evening at one of the oldest beer cellars in Europe.
Aptly nicknamed 'Venice of Poland', Wroclaw is home to 100 bridges, crossing Oder, Ślęza, Widawa, Bystrzyca and Dobra Rivers, and several more streams.
Day 5: Wrocław/Krakow
Depart by train and travel through the countryside toward Krakow. Upon arrival, enjoy some time on your own for lunch before joining a local guide on a walking tour of the city's highlights, culminating at Krakow's bustling Christmas market. Continue with an 'obwarzanki' cooking class where you'll learn the ins and outs of this bagel-like, traditional speciality. Enjoy your creation, then spend the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Day 6: Krakow
Explore Krakow on your own with a full free day. You may wish to explore the tragic history of this region with an excursion to Auschwitz Birkenau, the largest German Nazi concentration and extermination camp; a highly impactful experience.
Day 7: Krakow
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
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