How much does it cost?

From £2,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,051 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this tour escorted or independent?

Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from start to finish. All city tours, including Berlin, Wrocław, Kraków, and Warsaw, are guided. The Auschwitz-Birkenau, Wieliczka Salt Mines, and Galicia Jewish Museum visits are guided; some days include free time to explore independently.

What is included in meals?

The package includes a light meal on Eurostar Plus, breakfast every day, and five dinners: evening meals in Berlin (Day 1), Wrocław (Day 3), Kraków (Days 6 and 7, including the klezmer dinner), and Warsaw (Day 8). Other meals are independent.

When does the tour depart?

Great Rail Journeys offers five departures in 2027: April, May, June, September, and October.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Historic Cities of Poland

Twelve-day escorted journey through Berlin, Wrocław, Kraków, and Warsaw by First Class rail

Great Rail Journeys leads this 12-day escorted tour through Central Europe and Poland, departing from London and arriving in Warsaw. The journey travels by Eurostar Plus and First Class rail, with a dedicated UK Tour Manager accompanying throughout. The route passes through Berlin, where a guided tour covers Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, and the Brandenburg Gate; then continues to medieval Wrocław for a guided exploration of the Old Town and its Gothic architecture. From there, First Class rail carries the group to Kraków, where guided tours include the main square, St Mary's Basilica, and Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory. Day 6 includes a guided visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps and a Witness to History talk at the Galicia Jewish Museum. On Day 7, travellers descend into the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mines before enjoying a klezmer dinner performance in the Kazimierz district. The tour concludes in Warsaw with guided exploration of the Old Town and three free days for museums, palaces, or Royal Łazienki Park. Accommodation is 4-star throughout; breakfast is daily and five dinners are included.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £2,999 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The optional return by rail (available from £400 per person) extends the journey to 12 nights; the standard package returns by flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport on Day 11
Single supplement is £700 (priceSingleFrom £3699 vs. pricePer person £2999), a notably high addition; this is a group tour with maximum 30 passengers
Museum entry fees at Royal Łazienki Park and the Reichstag dome booking are not included and payable locally or require independent advance arrangement

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Berlin
By rail to Berlin
Eurostar in Plus class from London St Pancras to Brussels with a light meal, then First Class rail via Cologne to Berlin, followed by the first dinner together.
Day 2overnight: Berlin
Berlin sightseeing before time at leisure
Guided tour taking in Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate, with a free afternoon and evening to explore independently.
Day 3railovernight: Wrocław
To charming Wrocław by First Class rail
First Class rail journey from Berlin into Poland, arriving in Wrocław for dinner together at the hotel.
Day 4overnight: Wrocław
Uncovering medieval Wrocław on a guided tour
Guided tour of Wrocław's Market Square with its two city halls, the Hansel and Gretel houses, and Cathedral Island, with free time to seek out the Wrocław Dwarves.
Day 5railovernight: Kraków
Guided tour of Kraków and Oskar Schindler's factory
First Class rail to Kraków, then a guided tour of the Old Town and Main Square including St Mary's Basilica, followed by a visit to Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory.
Day 6overnight: Kraków
Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau
Guided tour of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz-Birkenau (optional to opt out and explore Kraków instead), followed by a Witness to History talk at the Galicia Jewish Museum and dinner together.
Day 7overnight: Kraków
The astonishing underground world of Wieliczka
Half-day guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mines, including St Kinga's Chapel, followed by a traditional Jewish dinner with klezmer music in the Kazimierz district.
Day 8railovernight: Warsaw
Exploring Warsaw's Old Town
First Class rail to Warsaw, then an afternoon exploring the restored Old Town, including Market Place and Castle Square, followed by dinner at the hotel.
Day 9overnight: Warsaw
Free day in the Polish capital
Free day, with options including the Chopin museum at Ostrogski Palace, the Warsaw Rising Museum, the POLIN Museum or Wilanów Palace.
Day 10overnight: Warsaw
Sunday in Royal Łazienki Park
Visit Royal Łazienki Park to explore its lakes and gardens, or (mid-May to September) enjoy a free Sunday recital of Chopin's music at the Chopin monument.
Day 11rail
Homeward bound
Transfer to Warsaw Chopin Airport for the flight back to London Heathrow. (Travellers who opt for the rail-return option instead travel by rail to Hannover, or Wuppertal on the 10th September departure, for an overnight stay, continuing via Cologne and Brussels to London St Pancras on Day 12.)

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Eurostar Plus from London St Pancras through Brussels and Cologne to Berlin, with light meal and evening walk to a traditional restaurant
Day 2Guided sightseeing of Berlin includes Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, and the Brandenburg Gate; afternoon free for Museum Island or Reichstag dome
Day 5First Class rail to Kraków; guided tour of the Old Town, St Mary's Basilica (entrance included), and Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Day 6Emotional guided visit to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps, followed by Witness to History talk at Galicia Jewish Museum and dinner at hotel
Day 7Half-day guided tour of UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mines including St Kinga's Chapel; evening klezmer dinner in Kraków's historic Kazimierz district

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
10 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Eurostar Plus & First Class rail travel
All rail and coach travel throughout the tour
Flight from Warsaw Chopin to London Heathrow
Eurostar light meal
Breakfast each day, 5 dinners
Group luggage transfers between all hotels
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $4,051 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this tour escorted or independent?: Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from start to finish. All city tours, including Berlin, Wrocław, Kraków, and Warsaw, are guided. The Auschwitz-Birkenau, Wieliczka Salt Mines, and Galicia Jewish Museum visits are guided; some days include free time to explore independently.
What is included in meals?: The package includes a light meal on Eurostar Plus, breakfast every day, and five dinners: evening meals in Berlin (Day 1), Wrocław (Day 3), Kraków (Days 6 and 7, including the klezmer dinner), and Warsaw (Day 8). Other meals are independent.
When does the tour depart?: Great Rail Journeys offers five departures in 2027: April, May, June, September, and October.