• 4 Dinner (D)
• 10 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• Gdansk: Spend the day exploring Gdansk, one of the oldest cities in Poland.
• Gdansk: Gain incredible insights into a turbulent time in Poland’s history and the importance of freedom, citizenship, democracy and solidarity at the state-of-the-art European Solidarity Centre in Gdansk.
• Torun: Discover Torun on a guided city tour with a Local Specialist, exploring its UNESCO-listed Old Town and Gothic brick streets along the Vistula. See the house linked with Nicolaus Copernicus and former merchants’ homes, then learn why the city is famous for its spiced gingerbread, still sold in shops and stalls around the historic centre.
• Poznan: Discover Poznan on a guided city tour with a Local Specialist, from Cathedral Island and Poland’s oldest cathedral to the cobbled lanes of the Old Town. Step into Stary Rynek to see the Renaissance town hall and hear the story of the city’s goats that appear above the square’s clock tower.
• Wroclaw: Discover the rich history of the city of Wroclaw. 
• Auschwitz: Bear witness to the horrors/atrocities of the Holocaust at Auschwitz.
• Kraków: Walk around the beautiful town square, Rynek Glówny. See the famous Sukiennice Cloth Hall, St. Mary’s Basilica and the many historic townhouses, palaces and churches.

• Deluxe coach travel
• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• 4-star stays

Venture to Malbork Castle, the monumental headquarters of the Teutonic Knights. Walk through brick ramparts, refectories and cloisters to learn how monastic warriors governed trade and faith from this riverside stronghold—the largest brick castle in the world.

This optional excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Rich displays and sweeping courtyards reveal siegecraft, craftsmanship and the medieval order that shaped the Baltic frontier.

Trafalgar

Join a guided panoramic tour of Poland’s capital, taking in the reconstructed Old Town, the soaring Palace of Culture and Science, the serene Chopin Memorial in Lazienki Park, and the solemn Ghetto Heroes Monument. Your Local Specialist shares Warsaw’s wartime resilience and modern energy through landmark stories and city vistas.

Wander the Old Town Christmas Market amid wooden chalets, glowing lights and the scent of mulled spices. Browse artisan wares, listen to carols drifting across the square, and capture the festive spirit framed by pastel townhouses rebuilt with meticulous care after the war.

Visit the European Solidarity Centre beside the historic Gdansk Shipyard to encounter the story of the Solidarity movement that reshaped modern Europe. Multimedia galleries, original documents and shipyard artifacts bring workers’ struggles and Lech Walesa’s leadership vividly to life.

Glass walkways look toward iconic cranes while exhibits illuminate how ordinary citizens challenged authoritarian rule. This thoughtfully curated museum balances personal testimonies with global context, revealing how Gdansk’s call for dignity rippled across the world.

Join a guided visit at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a place of remembrance dedicated to victims of the Holocaust. Walk through preserved barracks, exhibits and rail tracks as your guide frames testimonies within the wider history of Nazi terror.

This is a solemn, reflective experience focused on education and dignity. Quiet moments invite contemplation and respect for those who suffered, ensuring memory is carried forward with care and accuracy.

Explore Wawel Hill to view the Royal Castle and Cathedral before following the Royal Route into Europe’s largest medieval square. Admire the arcades of the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) and the brick towers of St. Mary’s Church, where the city’s heartbeat rings out on the hour.

Encounter Kraków’s szopki nativity scenes, a UNESCO-recognized craft, and browse the Christmas market for ornaments, woolens and spiced treats. Music, horses’ bells and candlelit stalls create a festive ambiance in the frosty air.

Experience a live Chopin recital in an intimate salon setting, where mazurkas, nocturnes and polonaises unfold with crystalline touch and lyricism. The program highlights Warsaw’s musical soul and the composer’s early years in the city.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Insightful introductions deepen appreciation for the Romantic-era repertoire, while candlelight and warm acoustics wrap the evening in seasonal elegance.

Descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mine to walk galleries carved from rock salt, past saline lakes and crystal formations. Marvel at underground chapels, including the luminous Chapel of St. Kinga, where reliefs and chandeliers shimmer in subterranean light.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Miners’ legends and engineering feats reveal how salt wealth shaped Kraków’s fortunes and spiritual imagination.

Gather for a farmhouse-style dinner showcasing regional specialties, accompanied by live folk music and spirited toasts. Lilted melodies and embroidered costumes set the tone as hosts share customs from highland dances to city tavern songs.

This optional evening is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Join in a touch of polka dancing or simply enjoy the convivial atmosphere as culinary tradition meets winter celebration.

Explore Gdansk along the Royal Route, where the Long Market, the Neptune Fountain and the Green Gate reveal a Hanseatic port shaped by trade and amber. Your Local Specialist traces the city’s maritime fortunes and the merchant facades that line this theatrical boulevard.

Continue to the Gdansk Christmas Market to browse craft stalls and warm up with spiced treats. Amber jewelry, carved toys and twinkling lights create a Baltic winter scene, with the echo of shipyard bells never far from the city’s heart.

Stroll Torun’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, a masterpiece of Gothic brick architecture where merchants once traded along the Vistula. See lanes linked to Nicolaus Copernicus and admire ornate granaries and burgher houses that speak to the city’s medieval prosperity.

Pause by gingerbread shops to learn why spiced gingerbread became Torun’s signature treat, its aromas drifting from festive stalls in winter. The red-brick skyline and market decorations create a timeless scene shaped by astronomy, trade and holiday warmth.

Discover Cathedral Island (Ostrów Tumski), home to Poland’s oldest cathedral and the tombs of the nation’s first rulers. Your Local Specialist reveals the Piast foundations of the Polish state amid chapels, river views and centuries of sacred art.

Continue to Stary Rynek to admire the Renaissance Town Hall and hear the tale of Poznan’s clockwork goats. Festive market stalls fill the square with music and seasonal flavors, framed by colorful facades and lively café corners.

Walk Wroclaw’s grand Market Square (Rynek) to the Gothic Old Town Hall, an ornate symbol of civic pride. Nearby, Salt Square (Plac Solny) brims with florists and festive décor, while playful dwarf statues peek from doorways and cobbles.

Browse the Christmas market for regional crafts, including hand-painted Boleslawiec pottery. Colored gables, carols and the aroma of roasting nuts set a cheerful tone against a backdrop of bridges and baroque courtyards.

Taste traditional paczki doughnuts at Wroclaw’s oldest confectionery, where master bakers share stories of ingredients, technique and seasonality. Crisp edges, citrus peel and rose jam reveal recipes refined over generations in a beloved neighborhood institution.

This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience supports artisans safeguarding culinary heritage. Learn how family recipes and mindful sourcing keep traditions alive while you savor warm, sugar-dusted treats that pair perfectly with a winter stroll.

Savor a hearty dinner celebrating Baltic kitchens—smoked fish, stews and pierogi—paired with regional brews as you sample regional beers in a cozy tavern. Stories trace Gdansk’s brewing heritage back to guilds and the era of Johannes Hevelius, the city’s brewer-astronomer.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Toast candlelit tables as your host explains styles and seasonal specialties, connecting flavor to port-city traditions.

Delve deeper into Wroclaw with additional highlights culminating at the Raclawice Panorama, a monumental 360-degree cycloramic painting. Vivid scenes place you amid the Kosciuszko Uprising of 1794, enhanced by sound and spatial effects.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Curators unpack symbolism, tactics and national memory, revealing why this immersive artwork remains a touchstone of Polish identity.

Travel into Lower Silesia to explore Ksiaz Castle, set above forested valleys with terraces, salons and princely chambers. Architecture and intrigue converge in a residence shaped by noble families and 20th-century upheavals.

Continue to the Church of Peace in Swidnica (UNESCO), an exquisite timber-framed sanctuary built under strict constraints. This optional excursion is at additional cost and bookable on tour, revealing resilience, artistry and faith etched in wood and stone.