Tour overview

This 10-day tour travels the length of Poland, from the royal city of Krakow to the capital, Warsaw. A tour director travels with you in a small group, with local experts in key cities and relaxed starts. You stay nine nights in well-located hotels, with breakfast daily and four dinners, including a Highlander dinner with music in Zakopane.

After two nights in Krakow you travel into the Tatra Mountains to Zakopane, then visit Auschwitz on the way to Wroclaw, the Venice of Poland. In Poznan you explore the island of Ostrow Tumski, birthplace of the Polish state.

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You stop at Gniezno and the Gothic city of Torun on the way to Gdansk, whose historic port you explore with a local expert. After visiting the vast Teutonic castle of Malbork, you end in Warsaw with a tour of its rebuilt Old Town and Lazienki Park.

The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want to see the whole of Poland in comfort.

Trip highlights

  • Krakow (Days 1–2)
  • The Tatra Mountains (Day 3)
  • Wroclaw (Day 4)
  • Torun (Day 6)
  • Gdansk (Day 7)
  • Malbork Castle (Day 8)

Your route

10 stops from Kraków to Warsaw

10-day route: Krakow – Zakopane – Wroclaw – Poznan – Torun – Gdansk – Malbork – Warsaw
  1. Kraków Days 1–2
  2. Zakopane Day 3
  3. Oświęcim Day 4
  4. Wrocław Day 4
  5. Poznań Day 5
  6. Gniezno Day 6
  7. Toruń Day 6
  8. Gdańsk Days 6–7
  9. Malbork Day 8
  10. Warsaw Days 8–10

Why choose this tour

The whole of Poland in ten days. Small group with relaxed starts.

Best suited to

  • History lovers
  • First-time visitors to Poland
  • Travellers who value comfort
  • Couples and solo travellers
Malbork Castle in Poland

Day-by-day itinerary

10 days from Krakow, Poland to Warsaw, Poland

  1. Day 1 · Krakow Krakow

    A welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    Vienna House Andel's Cracow
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Krakow, Wawel Castle Krakow

    Damsels and dragons.

    Hotel
    Vienna House Andel's Cracow
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Tatra Mountains, Zakopane Zakopane

    A Highlander dinner.

    Hotel
    Radisson Blu Zakopane
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Wadowice, Auschwitz, Wroclaw Wroclaw

    The Venice of Poland.

    Hotel
    Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Ostrow Tumski, Poznan Poznan

    Cradle of the nation.

    Hotel
    Sheraton Poznan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Gniezno, Torun, Gdansk Gdansk

    A Gothic city.

    Hotel
    Radisson Hotel & Suites Gdansk
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Gdansk Gdansk

    Baltic Gdansk.

    Hotel
    Radisson Hotel & Suites Gdansk
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Malbork Castle, Warsaw Warsaw

    A Teutonic castle.

    Hotel
    The Westin Warsaw
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Warsaw Old Town, Lazienki Park Warsaw

    The capital.

    Hotel
    The Westin Warsaw
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  10. Day 10 · Warsaw Warsaw

    The tour ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Torun's old town across the Vistula

Where you stay

  • Krakow (2 nights) Vienna House Andel's Cracow
  • Zakopane (1 night) Radisson Blu Zakopane
  • Wroclaw (1 night) Wyndham Wroclaw Old Town
  • Poznan (1 night) Sheraton Poznan
  • Gdansk (2 nights) Radisson Hotel & Suites Gdansk
  • Warsaw (2 nights) The Westin Warsaw

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 9 nights in well-located hotels
  • Meals 9 breakfasts and 4 dinners
  • Coach travel throughout
  • Local experts in key cities
  • Malbork Castle and Auschwitz visits
  • Highlander dinner with music in Zakopane
  • Tour director throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 8 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Optional experiences
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Wrocław's Market Square and Town Hall

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want an active holiday
  • You want most meals included
  • You want long stays in one place
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–10 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1, 3, 5 and 9
Zakopane below the Tatra Mountains

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Departures & prices

From £3,295 per person, twin share, tour only. 15 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Poland?

No, UK citizens can visit Poland visa-free for short stays, though the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.

What is a relaxed start?

A later departure on some mornings.

Is the Auschwitz visit suitable for everyone?

The visit is moving and can be upsetting; it is optional, and you may spend the day in Krakow instead.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily and four dinners, some with wine.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement is available on request.

Who leads the tour?

A tour director, with local experts in key cities.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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