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Uncovering Northern

Poland's Hidden Jewels

Day 1 | Arrival (-/-/D) Day 4 | Gdansk (B/-/D) Day 7 | Zelazowa Wola & Nieborow Palace
Arrive in Warsaw and check into your hotel. Depen- Enjoy breakfast before starting your day. Begin your (B/-/D)
ding on your arrival time, you can either relax at your exploration in the heart of Gdańsk’s Old Town. High- After breakfast we check out from the hotel and
hotel or take a brief stroll in the city centre to get a lights include: Main Town Hall, Long Market and St board the coach to travel to Żelazowa Wola. Visit the
feel for Warsaw. Overnight Warsaw Mary’s Church. Discover the European Solidarity Cen- birthplace of Frédéric Chopin. Explore the museum
ter, a modern museum and cultural center dedicated and park dedicated to the composer. Continue to
Day 2 | Warsaw (B/-/D) to the Solidarity movement and the fall of commu- Nieborów Palace, together will we explore this be-
Enjoy a hearty breakfast to start your day. Begin your nism in Poland. The exhibits cover the history and autiful Baroque palace and its surrounding gardens.
tour at the Royal Castle, the historical residence of Po- impact of the trade union and its role in the political Arrive back in Warsaw and check into the hotel, some
lish monarchs. Explore the lavishly decorated rooms, transformation of Eastern Europe. Visit the historic time to freshen up before tonight’s Chopin Recital, a
including the Throne Room and the King’s Bedroom. Le- Gdańsk Shipyard, a site of significant industrial and perfect way to end your trip with a taste of Poland’s
arn about its historical significance and restoration af- historical importance. Learn about its role in the So- musical heritage.
ter World War II. Stroll through the Old Town, a UNESCO lidarity movement and its influence on Polish history.
World Heritage site. Admire the charming medieval ar- Travel to Sopot, a nearby seaside resort town, known Day 8 | Departure (B/-/-)
chitecture and vibrant market square. Key sights inclu- for it’s wooden pier and the monte Cassino Street. Enjoy your final breakfast in Warsaw. Check-out and
de: Market Square & Barbican. Visit Łazienki Park, the Final stop on todays tour is Oliwa park for a short transfer, time to head to the airport for your departure.
largest park in Warsaw. Post-lunch you will gain insights walk, where we will also see Oliwa Cathedral.
into the Warsaw Uprising of 1944, which played a cruci-
al role in Poland’s history during World War II. The muse- Day 5 | Elbląg & Mikołajki (B/-/D)
um offers interactive exhibits and detailed accounts of Enjoy breakfast before checking out. Depart to Elbląg
the uprising. And finish the day with a visit to the Vodka where we will experience this unique canal system
Museum to learn about the history of vodka in Poland with a boat cruise through the grass, a fascinating
and sample some varieties. Overnight Warsaw. engineering feat connecting Elbląg to the Masurian
Lakes. Continue to Mikołajki for check in and after-
Day 3 | Torun & Malbork Castle (B/-/D) noon at leisure.
Start early with breakfast at the hotel. Our first stop
is Toruń, a charming medieval city known for its Day 6 | Gierłoż & St Lipka Monastery (B/-/D)
preserved Gothic architecture. Explore Toruń’s Old Enjoy a hearty breakfast to start your day. Depart for
Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Key sights Gierłoż (Wolf's Lair), visit this former military headquar-
include the Old Town Hall and the house where the ters of Adolf Hitler during World War II. Explore the site
astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was born. Continue where the failed assassination attempt on Hitler took
your journey to Malbork, where we will explore the place. Continue to Święta Lipka Monastery, this historic
largest castle in the world by surface area, a massive Baroque monastery is known for its stunning architec-
medieval fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage site. ture and beautiful interior. Spend the afternoon relaxing
Take a guided tour to learn about its history and sig- or exploring Mikołajki. Consider a boat ride on the lake
nificance. Continue to Gdansk for overnight. or a stroll through the town. Overnight Mikołajki.
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