Afternoon: Arrival in Poznań. Accommodation check-in followed by dinner.
Evening: A leisurely stroll after dinner provides a first introduction to the city's atmosphere and charm.

Morning: The day begins with a fascinating journey into the origins of the Polish state. The 1,000-year-old cathedral complex on Ostrów Tumski (“Cathedral Island”) offers a glimpse into Poland’s earliest history, with the tombs of the first rulers in Poznań Cathedral recalling the city’s role as the nation’s first capital. The tour continues through the charming Old Town, crowned by the magnificent Renaissance Town Hall and views of the reconstructed Royal Castle.
Afternoon: The afternoon is devoted to the Imperial Quarter, a remarkable ensemble of early 20th-century Historicist architecture. Its centrepiece is the monumental castle, once the residence of Emperor Wilhelm II. The tour continues past the university, the Grand Theatre, the monument to national poet Adam Mickiewicz, and the memorial commemorating the victims of the June Uprising of 1956, concluding with the intriguing Monument to Cryptologists.
Evening: The evening unfolds in the vibrant setting of Poznań’s Market Square, offering the perfect opportunity to enjoy dinner and sample traditional Polish culinary specialities.

Morning: The day begins in Licheń, home to one of the world’s largest churches. Rising above the surrounding landscape, this remarkable sanctuary – built in the early 2000s through donations from the faithful – reflects Poland’s religious traditions and national identity. As the country’s second-largest pilgrimage destination after Częstochowa, it attracts around one million visitors each year.
Lunch break in Kórnik, home to a castle designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel and once belonging to the influential Działyński family. Set within an extensive arboretum featuring around 3,000 plant species, the estate combines natural beauty with cultural heritage. The site also commemorates Nobel Prize-winning poet Wisława Szymborska, whose verses appear on the renowned Szymborska Bench.
Afternoon: The tour continues to Rogalin, home to the Baroque-Classical palace of the Raczyński family. Its art collection offers a glimpse into Polish painting of the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries. In the surrounding park, three ancient oaks, named after the legendary brothers Lech, Czech, and Rus, stand as powerful symbols of Poland’s origins and Slavic heritage.
Evening: Return to Poznań. 

Morning: The journey continues northeast from Poznań to historic Gniezno, Poland’s first capital and a place closely linked to the origins of the nation. According to legend, the city was founded by the Slavic ruler Lech, whose name is said to have inspired the country’s name. The impressive cathedral, home to the relics of the missionary St. Adalbert, and the richly decorated bronze Millennium Door reflect Gniezno’s remarkable heritage.
The tour then continues to Biskupin, where a reconstructed prehistoric settlement – one of Poland’s most important archaeological sites – offers a fascinating glimpse into the region’s distant past. Lunch. 
Afternoon: Return to Poznań and time at leisure. A visit to Stary Browar, an award-winning revitalisation of historic industrial architecture, is highly recommended. Combining shopping, art, and cultural exhibitions, this unique centre reflects the dynamic spirit of contemporary Poznań.

Morning: After check-out, transfer to the airport or train station for the onward journey.