Let yourself take delight in traveling around Poland! A slower pace and more time to really enjoy your Polish adventure - that’s the Polish Delight tour!
Polish Delight is a 16-day journey designed for those who want to truly connect with Poland—its history, culture, and everyday life—without feeling rushed. With a slower pace and more free time than typical tours, you’ll have the space to explore, relax, and soak in the beauty around you.
From the historic streets of Warsaw, Kraków, Gdańsk, and Wrocław to the peaceful lakes of Masuria, the charm of Toruń and Poznań, the seaside vibe of Sopot, and the mountain views in Zakopane—this tour blends iconic sights with time to follow your own curiosity
Stay in comfortable 4* hotels and enjoy the perfect balance of guided experiences and personal discovery. Polish Delight is all about seeing more, feeling more, and enjoying Poland.
Our groups are much smaller than typical group tours offered by other tour operators, which makes our tours even more special and really allows us to give a personal touch to them.
BASIC INFORMATION
Arrival and Departure
The tour is land only, flights are not included. The starting city is Warsaw and the ending city is Kraków. Please have that in mind when booking your flights.
Accommodation
The duration of the tour is 16 days (15 nights). The group stays at centrally located 4* hotels in Warsaw, Giżycko/Lidzbark, Gdańsk, Toruń, Wrocław and Kraków.
Meals
Breakfast is included every morning. Dinners are provided on some evenings, while on others, you'll have the opportunity to explore Polish cuisine independently; lunches are not included.
Activity Level
The tour involves a moderate amount of walking a day, often on uneven surfaces. Walking tours typically involve 2-4 hours of walking and standing. Participants should also be able to descend several flights of stairs.
DATES AND PRICES
2026
Jun 26 - Jul 11, 2026
Sep 18 - Oct 3, 2026
PRICE PER PERSON (double room): 17 900 PLN (approx. 4 850 USD)
PRICE PER PERSON (single room): 22 500 PLN (approx. 6 100 USD)
Please note that the prices are calculated in Polish Złoty (PLN). Prices in any other currency are only approximate.
Service of our knowledgeable English-speaking Tour Leader
Transportation with an air-conditioned minibus and driver service
Accommodation in 4* hotels (15 nights)
15 breakfasts and 8 dinners
Guided tours in English in Warsaw, Olsztyn, Wolf's Lair and Święta Lipka, Gdańsk, Malbork Castle, Toruń, Poznań Wrocław, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Kraków, Zakopane, Wieliczka Salt Mine, entrance tickets where applicable
Cultural immersion: Chopin concert in Warsaw, highlander show in Zakopane, traditional Jewish music concert in Kraków
Pierogi cooking lesson
Elbląg Canal Cruise
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare to and from Poland
Airport-hotel transfers
Travel insurance
Optional activities
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: HELLO, POLAND!
Your adventure starts when you arrive in Poland's bustling capital city, Warsaw. Once there, take some time to relax and settle into your hotel...
enjoying the mix of history and modern energy in Warsaw.
In the evening, you'll meet your fellow travelers and friendly tour leader for a welcome dinner. It's a great chance to get to know each other, share stories, and talk about the exciting trip ahead. Enjoy a tasty meal and get ready for the fun experiences to come. Welcome to your Polish adventure!
Warsaw, Polonia Palace **** or similar
dinner
Day 2: WARSAW SIGHTSEEING
The city that rose like a phoenix from the ashes after World War II, Warsaw, is where our journey begins...
See the Old Town, which was rebuilt from rubble after the war, the Royal Route that connects royal residences, and the Royal Baths Park – the biggest green area in Warsaw, full of historic buildings that date back to the times of the last Polish king. In the evening, listen to a Chopin concert and have dinner at one of Warsaw’s restaurants.
Warsaw, Polonia Palace **** or similar
breakfast, dinner
Day 3: WARSAW–OLSZTYN–MASURIA
We are leaving Warsaw and heading north to reach the Land of 1000 lakes...
We have planned a stop in Olsztyn, a town that has been settled in the 14th century, where you are going to visit a castle. The famous Polish astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus, used to work there and it is where he made his historic discovery: he came up with the heliocentric theory! We are going to reach Giżycko in the afternoon. The following two nights are going to be an amazing experience of sleeping at a hotel inside a real castle!
Giżycko, St. Bruno Castle **** or similar
breakfast, dinner
Day 4: WOLF’S LAIR & ŚWIĘTA LIPKA
Our sightseeing begins with Wolf’s Lair, Hitler’s military headquarters...
The complex, which is located in one of the woods of Masuria, used to function like a little city during the war. It had everything: from enormous bunkers, an airport and a powerplant, to a steam bath and a teahouse. This is the place where the famous assasination attempt on Hitler took place. The next point on our agenda is the Święta Lipka Sanctuary, a beautiful baroque temple. We are going to listen to a pipe organ concert.
Giżycko, St. Bruno Castle **** or similar
breakfast
Day 5: ELBLĄG CANAL & GDAŃSK
On our way to Gdańsk we are going to take part in an unusual cruise along the Elbląg Canal...
Thanks to the difference in water levels there are places where you can’t help but get the impression that you are sailing through the grass! The cruise is also a great opportunity to admire the beauty of local nature. Arrival in Gdańsk is scheduled for the afternoon. You can spend your free time in the evening at a restaurant or walking along the lovely streets of the Old Town.
Gdańsk, Hanza Hotel **** or similar
breakfast
Day 6: SOPOT & GDAŃSK
For a good start of the day we are going to go to Sopot, a famous Polish seaside resort...
We are going to have a walk along the longest wooden pier in Europe and feel the atmosphere of real Polish vacations! The next stop will be the Old Town in Gdańsk. Gdańsk is famous for its hanzeatic-style architecture, seaside atmosphere and first of all its contemporary history. This is where the Solidarity movement was born and where Lech Wałęsa still lives. Once the sightseeing has finished, you can either enjoy your free time or join an optional trip to the European Solidarity Center.
Optional activities: European Solidarity Center
Gdańsk, Hanza Hotel **** or similar
breakfast, dinner
Day 7: MALBORK CASTLE & LEISURE
We are going to visit the biggest gothic fortress in Europe – the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork...
You will be impressed by how monumental this medieval fortress is, it is hard to believe that it was built 600 years ago! A local guide is going to lead us through the chambers where the teutonic knights used to live. Free time and lunch are scheduled once the sightseeing is over. Journey back to Gdańsk in the afternoon, free time in the evening.
Gdańsk, Hanza Hotel **** or similar
breakfast
Day 8: TORUŃ
Toruń is the place of birth of the most famous Polish astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus...
During a short sightseeing tour of the city we are going to see the gothic Old Town. A visit to Toruń is always related to tasting the famous gingerbread, we shall not forget about that! You can dedicate your free time to viewing the skyline of the city from the other side of the river or walking along the charming streets of the Old Town.
Toruń, 1231 Hotel **** or similar
breakfast
Day 9: POZNAŃ & WROCŁAW
Poznań is one of the oldest and biggest cities in Poland and it has an absolutely magical Old Town...
In the heart of the colorful market square there is a beautiful rennaissance Town Hall with two mechanical billy goats that appear above the clock every day at noon. Poznań is also famous for its local delicacy, St. Martin’s Croissants. Transfer to Wrocław in the afternoon, dinner at a restaurant in the Old Town and overnight.
Wrocław, Radisson Blu **** or similar
breakfast, dinner
Day 10: WROCŁAW
We are going to start the day with sightseeing of Wrocław, a city with quite a turbulent history...
Throughout centuries it was located within the Polish, the Czech and the German borders. Our sightseeing begins with the Main Square – the heart of the Old Town, which is a labyrinth of narrow streets and bridges. We shall not miss the oldest part of the city – the Cathedral Island – nor the University, which has its seat in beautiful, historic buildings. You can spend the rest of the day for your own activities, or join an optional trip to Świdnica for those who would like to see the Church of Peace – a historic building that is unique in the world. Arrival back in Wrocław is scheduled for the evening.
Optional activities: Church of Peace in Świdnica (half-day tour)
Wrocław, Radisson Blu **** or similar
breakfast
Day 11: AUSCHWITZ & ZAKOPANE
We are going east and the atmosphere is about to become full of attentive consideration and deep thought...
We are going to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, a former nazi death camp. It is the place where the most tragic things in the history of the 20th century Europe happened. The place where over a million people lost their lives. Transfer to Zakopane after the sightseeing, dinner and overnight.
Zakopane, Aquarion **** or similar
breakfast, dinner
Day 12: ZAKOPANE & FOLKLORE SHOW
While discovering the most important Polish mountain resort, we will have an oppotunity to admire the beauty of the Polish mountains...
We are going to take a funicular ride up the Gubałówka Hill, from where you can get the best view of the Tatra Mountains skyline. We are also going to see the best examples of the local highlander-style architecture. In the afternoon you can have some free time for shopping on the most famous commercial street in Poland – the Krupówki. In the evening you are invited for dinner and a folklore show at a local restaurant.
Zakopane, Aquarion **** or similar
breakfast, dinner
Day 13: SALT MINE & KRAKÓW
Time to leave Zakopane. On our way to Kraków we are going to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the main tourist attractions in Poland...
We will walk through an underground labyrinth of corridors and chambers, we will see the biggest chamber – the Chapel of St. Kinga. No doubt it will be an unforgettable experience. Arrival in Kraków and dinner in a traditional Jewish style restaurant with a klezmer music concert are scheduled for the evening.
Kraków, Mercure Old Town **** or similar
breakfast, dinner
Day 14: KRAKÓW
During the half-day-long sightseeing of Kraków we are going to visit the Wawel Castle Hill and the Old Town – the heart of Kraków...
Listen to the famous trumpet call played from the tower of St. Mary's Church and walk along the picturesque streets. Feel the amazing atmosphere of the city! But before you do all that, learn to make the most famous Polish dish, pierogi, during your pierogi workshop.
Kraków, Mercure Old Town **** or similar
breakfast
Day 15: FREE TIME & FAREWELL DINNER
You can either dedicate this day to exploring Kraków on your own or join an optional tour to Częstochowa...
Jasna Góra is the most important pilgrimage site in Poland. Even for those who are not religious, it is an opportunity to admire beautiful sacral architecture and to listen to the interesting history of the place. In the evening, we are going to have dinner together and reflect on our Polish adventure.
Optional activities: Tour to Częstochowa (full day tour)
Kraków, Mercure Old Town **** or similar
breakfast, dinner
Day 16: GOODBYE, POLAND!
Breakfast is included this morning, but there are no scheduled group activities for today. From Kraków, you’re well connected—whether you're heading home or continuing your travels...
both Kraków-Balice Airport and the main train station offer excellent transport options.
This day can also mark the beginning of a personalized extension tour just for you. If you're interested in extending your journey, speak with your tour consultant to plan a custom itinerary that suits your interests and schedule.
breakfast
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