Poland Impressions Tour Package (9 Nights / 10 Days)

After breakfast, the day begins with a guided tour of the historic Old Town of Poznan. In Gniezno, the cathedral, also known as the coronation church of the Polish kings, awaits you. Your destination for the day is the magnificent old Hanseatic city of Torun, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located on the middle Vistula River, the city offers one of the most impressive Gothic city ensembles in the country. After a walk to the monumental Old Town Hall, your guide will take you to a cozy restaurant. End the evening with borscht, pierogi and co. 1 night in Thorn. (B/A)

Today you will follow in the footsteps of Nicolaus Copernicus, who was born in Thorn. Marvel at the Gothic buildings, squares and streets of the city during a guided tour. Are you in the mood for a sweet Polish specialty? Why not try the famous Thorner gingerbread! Afterwards you will drive via Olsztyn to Krutyn, where the forest gives way to romantic meadows and pastures. Here you will spend three nights in a country hotel on the Krutynia River. (B/A)

Together you will hike through the forest reserve Zakret and pass the legendary "Love Trees". Afterwards, take a punt boat ride on the Krutynia River. Enjoy the surrounding nature while your ferryman moves the boat solely by pushing the punt off the ground. After dinner at the hotel, end the day with a cozy campfire. (B/A)

In the pilgrimage town of Heiligelinde (Swieta Lipka), listen to an organ concert in the Annunciation pilgrimage church. The ocher-yellow building is considered a pearl of Baroque in northern Poland. The wonderful sound of the organs is followed by a place of melancholy. Near Rastenburg (Ketrzyn), the Wolf's Lair Memorial commemorates the resistance of Count von Stauffenberg. At the end of the day you can take a boat trip through the green idyll of the Masurian Lakes (optional, bookable on site, approx. 12 € p.p.). (B/A)

On the way to Gdansk (Gdansk) you will stop in Frauenburg (Frombork). The Frauenburg Cathedral is also known as the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Andrew's Cathedral and is particularly impressive for its opulent Baroque interior. In the evening, the old Hanseatic city of Gdansk will enchant you with its historic buildings and unique charm. You will spend the next three nights in the city center. (F)

After breakfast, your guided tour of the impressive port city of Gdansk begins. You will stroll along the Long Market Square, where magnificent pastel-colored patrician houses stand in rows, and marvel at the City Hall and the Neptune Fountain. Along the Mottlau stretches the old harbor, which was still in operation until the 19th century. A walk along the shore will take you to the famous Gdansk landmark, the Crane Gate. Built in 1442-1444, the gate was the largest harbor crane in Europe in the Middle Ages and today it enriches the panoramic view of the Motlawa River bank. Afterwards, you will visit the monumental St. Mary's Church, which is the largest medieval brick church in the world. In the afternoon, you will have time for your own explorations before dinner at a traditional pub where you can taste the famous Gdansk Goldwater. (B/A)

About 60 kilometers south of Gdansk, the city of Marienburg (Malbork) awaits you today. The castle of the same name (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is enthroned on the banks of the Nogat River. The world's largest architectural ensemble made of brick was built between 1270 and 1300 and was largely rebuilt after the Second World War. You can spend the afternoon in Gdansk individually. Enjoy the impressive atmosphere of the Hanseatic city one more time or spend the rest of the day on the beach. By train you will quickly reach the popular Baltic seaside resort of Sopot (Sopot). (F)

You will drive through Kashubian Switzerland with its wooded hill country to Szczecin. You will reach the capital of Western Pomerania in the afternoon and get to know the old town during a guided tour. The town hall at the Heumarkt with its colorful houses, the harbor gate, which used to be the entrance to the Szczecin fortress, the Gothic St. Jacob's Cathedral and the picturesque castle of the Pomeranian dukes will surely impress you (exterior tours). Afterwards, you will have time for your own explorations. Stroll through the pretty alleys or enjoy the hustle and bustle from a café. At your farewell dinner, reunite with your group and wind down the evening. 1 night in Szczecin. (B/A)

Today your eventful time in Poland ends. You will take the bus back to Berlin East Station. From here you will continue your journey home individually. (F)