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Portrait Of Poland

9 Days

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Tour Description

A rich cultural heritage, fascinating history, and beautiful landscapes make Poland an interesting place to discover. On this Poland tour, you’ll spend two nights in Warsaw and Gdansk, three nights in Kraków, and one night in Poznan. Along the way, learn about Poland’s history and visit some of its historic cities with their charming old towns, and some UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Enjoy sightseeing with a Local Guide—an expert in the city’s history, sights, culture, and secrets—in Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Poznan, and Kraków. Torun is the birthplace of renaissance astronomer Copernicus. In the Middle Ages, it was a prominent trade hub as a member of the Hanseatic League. Dating back to the 7th century, Kraków is known as Poland’s most beautiful city and cultural capital. Here, the sightseeing tour features the Market Square, one of Europe’s loveliest squares, along with Wawel Hill. Gdansk is a beautiful port city on the Baltic Sea, which played an important role in recent history by facilitating the events that brought to the fall of the Berlin wall. You’ll visit the monastery of Jasna Góra in Czestochowa, an important pilgrimage spot. Its Black Madonna, a painting of the Virgin Mary, is a symbol of the country and venerated as the "Queen of Poland." You’ll also visit what is left of the Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Take a breath of fresh air on the included excursion to Zakopane, a mountain resort in the Tatras, a favourite holiday spot for locals and visitors. You’ll have a chance to do a little hiking or to relax, taking in the spectacular views. You’ll arrive home from this value-minded tour through Poland with a new appreciation of Poland’s history, culture, nature, and wonderful cities—an enriching adventure!

Traveller Notes
Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Priced From:

$ 2769pp *

Start Location: Warsaw, Poland

End Location: Warsaw, Poland

Major Destinations: Warsaw ,Torun,Jasna Gora,Krakow,Zakopane,Auschwitz

Breakfast Meals Included: 8

Lunch Meals Included: 0

Dinner Meals Included: 5

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN WARSAW, POLAND.
Check into your hotel. Explore the Polish capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. In the early evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.
Day 2 WARSAW-GDANSK.
Today's included sightseeing tour with a Local Guide is an excellent introduction to Warsaw. Magnificently reconstructed after WWII, Warsaw is a rich tapestry of nearly every European architectural style, from Gothic to Neoclassical, with wide, modern avenues in striking contrast to the narrow lanes of the old section. Continuing to Gdansk on the Baltic Sea, discover one of the most important Hanseatic cities in the 14th and 15th centuries. Today's Distance: 261 mi/ 420 km (B,D)
Day 3 GDANSK.
Among the most important shipping ports in Northern Europe, Gdansk (formerly known by its German name, Danzig) is the birthplace of "Solidarity," the Polish trade union that revolutionised Polish modern politics. This morning, your Local Guide takes you on an enlightening city tour revealing the city's past and present. Enjoy free time to explore on your own, or time travel to the Middle Ages on the optional excursion to learn about the Teutonic Knights, a military order of the Middle Ages combining knighthood and monastery, as you discover Malbork Castle, a majestic fortress estimated to have been built with anywhere from seven to thirty million bricks. (B,D)
Day 4 GDANSK-TORUN-POZNAN.
The first stop today is medieval Torun on the Vistula River, birthplace of renaissance astronomer Copernicus and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your Local Guide will introduce you to the many captivating highlights, including the starowka (Old Town) with the ruins of a 13th-century Teutonic Knights' castle, as well as many samples of Gothic architecture. Head west to Poznan, one of the country's oldest cities and a part of Polish history for the past 1,000 years. This afternoon, discover the main attractions on your included city sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. Today's Distance: 2305 mi/ 370 km (B,D)
Day 5 POZNAN-JASNA GORA-KRAKOW.
The guided tour of Jasna Gora in Czestochowa unveils the story of the Monastery that withstood the repeated onslaughts of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna has been venerated as the "Queen of Poland" and has become the country's national symbol. Continue to Krakow. Today's Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km (B,D)
Day 6 KRAKOW.
Dating back to the 7th century, Krakow is revered by many as Poland's most beautiful city. It was the country's capital for over 500 years. On your included guided tour, see the Market Square, the Jewish Quarter, Wawel Hill, and visit the Cathedral. Spend free time exploring on your own or go deeper with take an optional underground excursion to the Wieliczka salt mines. Descend to the first level of the mine and enjoy a sensory experience of beauty, colour, and sound, and taste of salt on your lips. (B)
Day 7 KRAKOW. EXCURSION TO ZAKOPANE.
Get a breath of fresh mountain air today on the included excursion to Zakopane. Located in a picturesque valley at the base of the Tatra Mountain range, Zakopane has developed into a beautiful, pristine resort. Typical of this area are the highland wooden houses, cafes, restaurants, and the local shops on Krupowki Street. Enjoy a little hiking or browse around the small market for authentic souvenirs. Return to Krakow. Today's Distance: 137 mi/ 220 km (B,D)
Day 8 KRAKOW-AUSCHWITZ-WARSAW.
Encounter sobering history this morning on your visit to the Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. In the afternoon, continue to Warsaw. Today's Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km (B)
Day 9 WARSAW.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Dates & prices

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Departure Date :
2025-09-06
Return Date :
2025-09-14
Triple : 2769 NZD
Twin : 2769 NZD
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Departure Date :
2025-08-30
Return Date :
2025-09-07
Single : 3519 NZD
Triple : 2939 NZD
Twin : 2939 NZD
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Departure Date :
2025-08-16
Return Date :
2025-08-24
Single : 3469 NZD
Triple : 2889 NZD
Twin : 2889 NZD
On Request
Departure Date :
2025-08-02
Return Date :
2025-08-10
Single : 3349 NZD
Triple : 2769 NZD
Twin : 2769 NZD
On Request
Departure Date :
2025-07-26
Return Date :
2025-08-03
Single : 3469 NZD
Triple : 2889 NZD
Twin : 2889 NZD
On Request
Departure Date :
2025-07-05
Return Date :
2025-07-13
Single : 3469 NZD
Triple : 2889 NZD
Twin : 2889 NZD
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Departure Date :
2025-06-21
Return Date :
2025-06-29
Single : 3519 NZD
Triple : 2939 NZD
Twin : 2939 NZD
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Departure Date :
2025-05-24
Return Date :
2025-06-01
Single : 3469 NZD
Triple : 2889 NZD
Twin : 2889 NZD
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Departure Date :
2025-05-10
Return Date :
2025-05-18
Triple : 2889 NZD
Twin : 2889 NZD
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