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POLAND & BALTIC DISCOVERY
Duration: 13 Days
Route: Krakow, Warsaw, Bialowieza, Kaunas, Vilnius, Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace, Riga, Parnu and Tallinn
Overview:
Journey through Poland and the Baltic States on this fascinating 13-day adventure. Discover medieval cities, UNESCO-listed treasures, royal palaces and beautiful national parks while exploring the rich history and culture of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. From Krakow's historic heart to Tallinn's medieval Old Town, this itinerary showcases the very best of the region.
Your tour includes:
- 11 nights in 4-star hotels
- 1 night in a 3-star hotel
- 12 breakfasts
- Arrival transfer on Day 1
- Departure transfer on Day 13
- Transportation in modern private vehicles
- Welcome meeting with a champagne cocktail or juice
- Escorted by a bilingual English and German-speaking tour leader
- English-speaking local guides for city tours
Sightseeing Highlights:
Poland
- Explore Krakow's historic Old Town
- Visit Wawel Castle
- Discover the famous Cloth Hall
- Travel to Warsaw and explore its reconstructed Old Town
- Visit St. John's Cathedral
- Explore Bialowieza National Park
- Visit the European Bison Show Reserve
Lithuania
- Visit Kaunas
- Discover Vilnius Old Town
- Visit the Gates of Dawn
- Explore St Peter and Paul Church
- See the famous Hill of Crosses
Latvia
- Tour the magnificent Rundale Palace
- Discover Riga's Art Nouveau District
- Explore Riga's historic Old Town
Estonia
- Visit the coastal resort town of Parnu
- Explore Tallinn's medieval Old Town
- Visit the historic Great Guild Hall
Included Admissions:
- Wawel Castle, Krakow
- St. John's Cathedral, Warsaw
- Bialowieski National Park
- Peter and Paul Church, Vilnius
- Rundale Palace
- Great Guild Hall, Tallinn
Guided Tours Included:
- Krakow
- Warsaw
- Vilnius
- Riga
- Rundale Palace
- Tallinn
Optional Hotel Dinner Package:
- 12 three-course dinners with coffee or tea available at additional cost
Why You'll Love This Journey:
- Visit four fascinating countries in one holiday
- Explore medieval cities and UNESCO-listed landmarks
- Experience the natural beauty of Bialowieza National Park
- Discover Baltic history, architecture and culture
- Guided sightseeing and admissions included
- Convenient arrival and departure transfers included
- Perfect introduction to Eastern Europe and the Baltics
Not Included:
- International flights
- Visas
- Tipping and personal expenses
- Optional activities not specified
*Tour inclusions, accommodation and sightseeing are subject to operational adjustments. International flights, visas and personal expenses are not included unless specifically stated.
Day 1 - Krakow
Arrive in Krakow and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore Poland's former royal capital before attending a welcome meeting this evening.
Overnight: Krakow
Day 2 - Krakow
Discover the highlights of Krakow's Old Town, including St Mary's Church, Jagiellonian University, the Cloth Hall, Wawel Castle, and Wawel Cathedral. The afternoon is free for independent exploration or an optional visit to the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Krakow
Day 3 - Krakow - Warsaw
Enjoy a free morning in Krakow or pre-book an optional visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum. Later, travel by train to Warsaw and transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Warsaw
Day 4 - Warsaw
Explore Poland's capital on a guided city tour, including the Royal Route, Royal Castle, St John's Cathedral, Old Town Market Square, and the Barbican. The afternoon is free to explore further or visit Łazienki Park and the Palace on the Water.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Warsaw
Day 5 - Warsaw - Bialowieza - Bialystok
Travel to the UNESCO-listed Białowieża National Park, home to Europe's largest population of wild European Bison. Continue to Białystok and view the impressive Branicki Palace.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Białystok
Day 6 - Bialystok - Kaunas - Vilnius
Cross into Lithuania and stop in Kaunas, the country's former capital, to explore its charming Old Town and Baroque Town Hall. Continue to Vilnius.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Vilnius
Day 7 - Vilnius
Enjoy a guided tour of Vilnius, including Vilnius Cathedral, Gediminas Tower, St Peter and Paul Church, St Anne's Church, Vilnius University, and the Gates of Dawn. Optional excursion to Trakai Castle.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Vilnius
Day 8 - Vilnius - Hill of Crosses - Rundale Palace - Riga
Visit Lithuania's famous Hill of Crosses, an important pilgrimage site. Continue into Latvia to tour the magnificent Rundale Palace, often referred to as the "Versailles of the Baltics", before arriving in Riga.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Riga
Day 9 - Riga
Discover the Latvian capital, including the Art Nouveau District, Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral, St Peter's Church, and the Swedish Gate. The afternoon is free or join an optional trip to Jurmala.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Riga
Day 10 - Riga
Enjoy a day at leisure in Riga. Optional experiences include visiting Gauja National Park, Sigulda, Turaida Castle Ruins, or the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Riga
Day 11 - Riga - Parnu - Tallinn
Travel along the Baltic coast into Estonia. Stop in the resort town of Pärnu before continuing to Estonia's capital, Tallinn.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Tallinn
Day 12 - Tallinn
Explore the beautifully preserved medieval city of Tallinn. Highlights include Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Dome Church, Town Hall, Great Guild Hall, and the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Free time this afternoon for independent exploration.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Tallinn
Day 13 - Tallinn
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight, concluding your journey through Poland and the Baltic States.
Meals: Breakfast
Your tour includes:
- 11 nights in 4-star hotels
- 1 night in a 3-star hotel
- 12 breakfasts
- Arrival transfer on Day 1
- Departure transfer on Day 13
- Transportation in modern private vehicles
- Welcome meeting with a champagne cocktail or juice
- Escorted by a bilingual English and German-speaking tour leader
- English-speaking local guides for city tours
Sightseeing Highlights:
Poland
- Explore Krakow's historic Old Town
- Visit Wawel Castle
- Discover the famous Cloth Hall
- Travel to Warsaw and explore its reconstructed Old Town
- Visit St. John's Cathedral
- Explore Bialowieza National Park
- Visit the European Bison Show Reserve
Lithuania
- Visit Kaunas
- Discover Vilnius Old Town
- Visit the Gates of Dawn
- Explore St Peter and Paul Church
- See the famous Hill of Crosses
Latvia
- Tour the magnificent Rundale Palace
- Discover Riga's Art Nouveau District
- Explore Riga's historic Old Town
Estonia
- Visit the coastal resort town of Parnu
- Explore Tallinn's medieval Old Town
- Visit the historic Great Guild Hall
Included Admissions:
- Wawel Castle, Krakow
- St. John's Cathedral, Warsaw
- Bialowieski National Park
- Peter and Paul Church, Vilnius
- Rundale Palace
- Great Guild Hall, Tallinn
Guided Tours Included:
- Krakow
- Warsaw
- Vilnius
- Riga
- Rundale Palace
- Tallinn
Optional Hotel Dinner Package:
- 12 three-course dinners with coffee or tea available at additional cost
Why You'll Love This Journey:
- Visit four fascinating countries in one holiday
- Explore medieval cities and UNESCO-listed landmarks
- Experience the natural beauty of Bialowieza National Park
- Discover Baltic history, architecture and culture
- Guided sightseeing and admissions included
- Convenient arrival and departure transfers included
- Perfect introduction to Eastern Europe and the Baltics
Not Included:
- International flights
- Visas
- Tipping and personal expenses
- Optional activities not specified
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- Tourism visa or transit visa if required
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- Professional service fee's (if any)
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