Day 1: Poznan
Morning: Arrival in Poznań, followed by a meeting with your tour guide and transfer from the airport to the accommodation. Check-in and time to settle in.
Afternoon: The exploration of Poznań’s historic Old Town, with its colourful Market Square, impressive Town Hall and centuries-old streets marks the beginning of the journey, before it continues to Ostrów Tumski, the city’s oldest district. Visit to the magnificent cathedral and the historic All Saints’ Church.
Evening: Dinner at a restaurant in the Old Town.
Day 2: Poznan – Gniezno – Torun – Gdansk
Morning: Transfer from Poznań to Toruń. Meeting with a local tour guide.
Afternoon: Tour of the historic city of Toruń, beautifully situated on the Vistula River and renowned for its UNESCO-listed Old Town. The programme includes St John’s Church, the historic Town Hall, St James’ Church, the Leaning Tower, Copernicus House, medieval granaries and the original city gates, offering an insight into the city’s remarkable Gothic heritage.
Evening: Transfer to Gdańsk and check in at the accommodation. Dinner at the restaurant at the accommodation.
Day 3: Gdansk – Sopot – Gdansk
Morning: Guided tour of Gdańsk, including St Mary’s Church, St Brigid’s Church, the historic Old Town and Town Hall. A walk along the Long Market continues towards the Gdańsk Shipyard, with the Memorial to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970 and an exhibition dedicated to the Solidarność movement.
Afternoon: Boat trip from Gdańsk past Westerplatte, the site associated with the outbreak of the Second World War, to the seaside resort of Sopot. Time for a walk along Sopot’s famous pier before returning to Gdańsk.
Evening: Meeting and discussion with a representative of Solidarność on “The history of Solidarność in Gdańsk and the current political and economic situation in Poland.” Dinner at a restaurant in the Old Town.
Day 4: Gdansk – Gdynia – Gdansk
Morning: Transfer to Gdynia, a modern Baltic port city. The programme includes a walk along the waterfront and Kościuszko Square, with views of historic ships and other maritime landmarks.
Afternoon: Onward journey to Oliwa. Visit to the historic Cistercian monastery, renowned for its magnificent organ. The visit concludes with an organ concert.
Evening: Dinner.
Day 5: Gdansk – Malbork – Frombork – Lidzbark Warminski – Mikolajki
Morning: Transfer from Gdańsk to Malbork. Visit to the imposing castle complex of the Teutonic Order, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s finest examples of medieval brick architecture.
Afternoon: Transfer to Frombork, a historic town on the Vistula Lagoon, closely associated with Nicolaus Copernicus. The programme includes a visiti to the cathedral and Copernicus Tower, followed by a visit to Lidzbark Warmiński and its magnificent Gothic castle, former residence of the Bishops of Warmia, as well as the historic town centre.
Evening: Transfer to Mikołajki, the heart of the Masurian Lake District. Check-in at the accommodation followed by dinner.
Day 6: Mikolajki – Swieta Lipka – Wolf’s Lair – Olsztyn
Morning: Transfer from Mikołajki to Święta Lipka, one of Poland’s most important pilgrimage sites. Visit to the magnificent Baroque Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, renowned for its richly decorated interior and historic organ. The trip continues through the Masurian forests to the Wolf’s Lair, the remains of Hitler’s former military headquarters and the site of the failed assassination attempt led by Claus von Stauffenberg in 1944.
Afternoon: Journey via Mrągowo to Olsztyn, the historic capital of Warmia. A guided walk through the Old Town includes the medieval castle, St James’s Cathedral, historic city gates and the Town Hall. Holy Mass at the cathedral.
Evening: Check-in at the accommodation. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 7: Olsztyn – Warsaw
Morning: Transfer from Olsztyn to Warsaw.
Afternoon: Guided tour of Warsaw. The programme features the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its Market Square, St John’s Archcathedral, Castle Square and Nowy Świat Street, followed by a walk through the city centre and a visit to the Palace of Culture and Science. From the viewing platform on the 30th floor, you can enjoy panoramic views across the capital.
Evening: Check-in at the accommodation and dinner.
Day 8: Warsaw
Morning: Transfer to the airport. Return journey.
