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Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday
Grand Tour of Poland by Rail

Discover Poland by rail from Warsaw to Kraków via Gdańsk, Poznań, and Wrocław, with visits to Malbork Castle, Auschwitz-Birkenau, and Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Warsaw
Warsaw
Your journey begins as you fly from the UK to Warsaw. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is free to explore.
- Day 2overnight: Warsaw
Warsaw
Today, enjoy a guided city tour of Warsaw, from the colourful Old Town and Royal Castle to grand boulevards and contemporary architecture, perhaps visiting Łazienki Park and the POLIN Museum.
- Day 3railovernight: Gdańsk
Gdańsk
Today, travel by rail from Warsaw to Gdańsk, heading north towards the Baltic coast. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and begin exploring this historic port city, known for its colourful merchant houses and charming Old Town.
- Day 4overnight: Gdańsk
Gdansk
Today, enjoy a guided walking tour of Gdańsk’s enchanting Old Town, including the iconic Long Market, Neptune’s Fountain and St. Mary’s Church.
- Day 5overnight: Gdańsk
Gdansk
Today, embark on a private excursion to the magnificent Malbork Castle, a UNESCO-listed site and one of the largest medieval castles in the world, once the headquarters of the Teutonic Knights.
- Day 6railovernight: Poznań
Poznan
Today, travel by rail from Gdańsk to Poznań. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps a first stroll through the city’s Old Town.
- Day 7overnight: Poznań
Poznan
Today, enjoy a guided walking tour of Poznań’s charming Old Town, including the Renaissance-style Town Hall and the famous mechanical goats.
- Day 8railovernight: Wrocław
Wroclaw
Today, travel by rail from Poznań to Wrocław. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring this picturesque city, known for its colourful architecture and network of canals.
- Day 9overnight: Wrocław
Wroclaw
Today, enjoy a half-day excursion into the Lower Silesia region, visiting Książ Castle and the nearby town of Świdnica, home to the UNESCO-listed Church of Peace, the largest wooden Baroque church in the world.
- Day 10railovernight: Kraków
Krakow
Today, travel by rail from Wrocław to Kraków. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring this enchanting city, known for its beautifully preserved Old Town.
- Day 11overnight: Kraków
Krakow
Today, join a guided group excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau, one of the most important and moving historic sites in Europe, exploring both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
- Day 12overnight: Kraków
Krakow
Today, enjoy a guided visit to the remarkable Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located just outside Kraków, including the spectacular St. Kinga’s Chapel.
- Day 13
Return home
After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to Krakow Airport for your return flight to the UK.
Included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Warsaw, Poznan and Wroclaw with breakfast included
- 3-nights hotel accommodation in Gdansk and Krakow with breakfast included
- Flights from UK to Warsaw and return from Krakow
- Warsaw city tour
- Gdansk Old Town walking tour
- Private tour to Malbork Castle
- Group tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour

