Warsaw – Krakow – Zakopane

Actual & Former & Winter Capitals of Poland

Warsaw - Krakow - Zakopane

Warsaw is an unusual city situated in the center of Europe, on the intersection of communication routes connecting the West with the East and the North with the South of the continent. It fascinates visitors with its history, climate, monuments. Arouses curiosity with its individualism; intrigues with its
multifaceted culture – the sequel of mutual influence of the Western and Eastern Europe. Krakow Poland’s former royal capital – the most recognized town among Polish cities. It is a city of inspiring contrasts: rich tradition and history, a treasury of national heritage, historical architecture and art, and at the same
time an open, dynamically growing “young-atheart” place. Discover its “magic”… Zakopane – undoubtedly the Polish capital of winter sports and mountain tourism; The mountain traditions cultivated here can be seen in the folk costumes, the unique wooden architecture of the houses and the stained glass windows. It is a city with special atmosphere and natural beauty…

Warsaw - Krakow - Zakopane
Day 1, Warsaw

Upon arrival in Warsaw, the capital city and heart of Poland;
meet with your guide/assistance and transfer to your hotel;
Check-in
Time at leisure
Overnight at the hotel in Warsaw

Day 2, Warsaw

Breakfast at the hotel
meet with a local guide & bus/driver for full day classic
sightseeing tour of Warsaw, including Old Town with Castle
Square (entrance to the Royal Castle) with King Sigismund
Waza Column; the Royal Route: Krakowskie Przedmiescie,
Nowy Świat and Aleje Ujazdowskie, with numerous churches
(Holy Cross Church with Chopin's heart kept in the pillar),
monuments, historic buildings and palaces, many of them
housing embassies and ministries; stop in front of the
Parliament;
continue tour to Lazienki Complex & visit Lazienki Park as well
as the Royal Palace on the Isle, former Royal Residence, today
museum where 140 works of art from the King’s collection are
on display in the Palace, and are exhibited in line with
eighteenth-century principles. On the area of complex there is
also one of the last 18th century court theatres in Europe in Old
Orangery, famous Chopin's monument and Belvedere Palace.
Overnight at the hotel in Warsaw

Day 3, Warsaw

Breakfast at the hotel
meet with a local guide & bus/driver for tour to Wilanow
Palace - one of the most beautiful architectural monuments in
Warsaw
Afternoon at leisure to explore Warsaw on your own - shopping
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight at the hotel in Warsaw

Day 4, Warsaw - Krakow

Breakfast at the hotel; check out
Transfer to Krakow (ca. 300km, 4 hours)
Check-in at the hotel
Time at leisure
Overnight at the hotel in Krakow

Day 5, Krakow

Breakfast at the hotel
Half day classic walking tour of Krakow (an ancient capital
city of Poland), including the Royal Wawel Hill (the Cathedral)
and the Old Town area with the Old Town Market Square, the
Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Church and Florianska Gate … and more
Time at leisure
Overnight at the hotel in Krakow

Day 6, Krakow – Wieliczka - Krakow

Breakfast at the hotel
Morning at leisure to explore city on your own
Afternoon tour to Wieliczka Salt Mine (ca. 20 km), visit the
world-class attraction included in the UNESCO Human
Heritage List. The underground tourist route leads through
mysterious labyrinth of galleries and caverns with unique
sculptures, all carved in rock salt
Transfer back to Krakow
Overnight at the hotel in Krakow

Day 7, Krakow - Zakopane

Breakfast at the hotel; check-out
Meet with a bus/driver for transfer Zakopane (ca. 110 km/2h)
Check-in at the hotel in Zakopane
Meet your guide at the reception of the hotel for half day tour
including Krupowki which is the main, commercial street in
Zakopane; visit the Tatra Museum, Sanctuary at Krzeptowki,
the Jaszczurowka Chapel, take a cable car to the top of the
Gubalowka mountain to admire beautiful panoramic view of
the Tatra mountains.
overnight at the hotel in Zakopane

Day 8, Zakopane - Krakow

Breakfast at the hotel;
Meet your guide at the reception of the hotel for whole day
tour out of Zakopane
Go to Sromowce where you will have rafting on Dunajec river.
Admire beautiful mountain landscapes from another
perspective!
See the Niedzica Castle and listen to its legend about
the…Inca princess and the treasure.
Visit Tatra National Park and through one of its valleys.
Transfer back to Zakopane
Dinner and overnight in Zakopane

Day 9, Zakopane

Breakfast at the hotel;
Time at leisure – explore Zakopane on your own
Additionally we can organise you tour to one of the caves
in Tatra mountains or to Slovakia.
Transfer back to Zakopane
Dinner and overnight in Zakopane

Day 10, Zakopane - Krakow

Breakfast at the hotel; check-out
Departure transfer to Krakow Balice Airport (ca. 110 km/2h) for your flight