The Railway Touring Company
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11 daysfrom $3,172
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
Historic Cities of Poland
Discover the beauty, culture and history of Poland on a rail adventure through picture-perfect Wrocław, historic Kraków and grand Warsaw.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Berlin
Arrival in Berlin
Transfer independently to the four-star hotel near Friedrichstraße. Meet the Tour Manager and walk to a traditional restaurant for the first dinner together.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2overnight: Berlin
Berlin sightseeing before time at leisure
A guided sightseeing tour visiting Checkpoint Charlie, a section of the Berlin Wall, and concluding at the Brandenburg Gate. Free afternoon and evening to explore museums or the Reichstag dome independently.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 3railovernight: Wrocław
To charming Wrocław by First Class rail
A direct First Class train journey from Berlin into Poland, crossing the Oder River, to Wrocław. Check in to the hotel on the banks of the Oder and gather for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4overnight: Wrocław
Uncovering medieval Wrocław on a guided tour
A guided tour of Market Square, the Gothic Old Town Hall and New Town Hall, the Hansel and Gretel houses, and Cathedral Island. Free afternoon and evening to dine independently.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 5railovernight: Kraków
Guided tour of Kraków and Oskar Schindler's factory
First Class train to Kraków, then a guided tour of the Old Town's Main Square and St. Mary's Basilica (entrance included), followed by a visit to Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 6overnight: Kraków
Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau
A guided visit to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz-Birkenau (optional to opt out), followed by a Witness to History event at the Galicia Jewish Museum. Dinner together at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Kraków
The astonishing underground world of Wieliczka
A half-day guided visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mines, including St. Kinga's Chapel. In the evening, a klezmer performance during a traditional Jewish dinner in the Kazimierz district.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 8railovernight: Warsaw
Exploring Warsaw's Old Town
First Class train to Warsaw, with luggage transferred directly. Check in near the Palace of Culture and Science, then explore Warsaw's Old Town, Market Place and Castle Square.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 9overnight: Warsaw
Free day in the Polish capital
A full day at leisure with options including the Ostrogski Palace (Chopin museum), the Warsaw Rising Museum, the POLIN museum, or Wilanów Palace.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 10overnight: Warsaw
Sunday in Royal Łazienki Park
Transfer to Royal Łazienki Park to explore the grounds and, seasonally, hear Chopin recitals at the Chopin monument. Rest of the day at leisure in Warsaw.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 11
Homeward bound
After breakfast, transfer to Warsaw Chopin Airport where the exploration of Poland comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
- 10 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
- First Class rail travel on local rail networks
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Breakfast each day, 5 dinners
- Group luggage transfers between all hotels
- All guided tours and excursions
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