Itinerary
- Day 1
Berlin to Poznan
After arriving at Berlin East Train Station around 1:30 pm, you'll board a bus heading toward Poznan. The route takes you through the Wasowo estate where you'll stop to taste organic products and learn about sustainable farming practices. Dinner happens right there at the estate, giving you time to meet your tour guide and fellow travelers before continuing on to Poznan for your first night.
- Meals
- Dinner (First dinner at Wasowo estate)
Included Activities
- Organic produce tasting at Wasowo estate
- Guided presentation on organic cultivation at Wasowo estate
- Dinner at Wasowo estate
Landmarks Wasowo estate - Day 2
Poznan - Gniezno - Torun
Start the day with a guided walk through Poznan's old town, where you'll check out the market square and its colorful merchants' houses along with the old town hall. Stop at a traditional café to try the local Martinshornchen pastry. After that, head to Gniezno to see the coronation cathedral where Polish kings were crowned, then continue on to Torun. This UNESCO World Heritage Site sits on the Vistula River and you'll notice the impressive Gothic architecture right away. Walk around the Old Town Hall area, and as evening comes, sit down for dinner with traditional Polish rye flour soup.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Polish rye flour soup)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Poznan old town
- Visit to famous old market square with old town hall and merchants' houses
- Tasting of Poznan specialty Martinshörnchen in traditional café
- Visit to Gniezno cathedral (coronation church of Polish kings)
- Walk to Torun Old Town Hall
- Traditional Polish rye flour soup dinner
Landmarks Poznan Old Town Market Square Poznan Old Town Hall Gniezno Cathedral Torun Old Town Hall - Day 3
Thorn to Krutyn
A guided tour walks you through Thorn's Gothic architecture, covering the streets where Copernicus was born and spent his early years. If gingerbread appeals to you, Thorner gingerbread is available to try throughout the day. From there, you'll drive via Olsztyn to reach Krutyn, settling into a country hotel on the Krutynia River where you'll stay for three nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Thorn (Torun) Gothic old town
Optional Activities
- Thorner gingerbread tasting
Landmarks Thorn Old Town Krutynia River - Day 4
Krutyn
This morning involves a hike through the Zakret forest reserve, where you'll pass the legendary Love Trees along the way. After the walk, a relaxing punt boat ride on the Krutynia River follows, with your ferryman propelling the boat by pushing off the river bottom. Back at the hotel for dinner, the evening finishes with everyone gathering around a cozy campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Forest reserve Zakret hike
- Punt boat ride on Krutynia River
- Campfire at hotel
Landmarks Zakret forest reserve Love Trees Krutynia River - Day 5
Swieta Lipka - Ketrzyn - Masurian Lakes
Begin at the pilgrimage site of Heiligelinde (Swieta Lipka) where you'll listen to an organ concert inside the pilgrimage church of the Annunciation, a baroque style building in northern Poland. Travel next to the Wolf's Lair memorial near Rastenburg (Ketrzyn) to learn about the historical resistance efforts of Count von Stauffenberg. By evening, you have the option to take a boat trip through the Masurian Lakes if that interests you, which gives you a chance to see the scenic water and landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Organ concert in pilgrimage church of the Annunciation at Swieta Lipka
- Visit to Wolf's Lair memorial near Ketrzyn
Optional Activities
- Boat trip through Masurian Lakes (bookable on site, approximately €12 per person)
Landmarks Church of the Annunciation (Swieta Lipka) Wolf's Lair Memorial Masurian Lakes - Day 6
Frombork to Gdansk
The day starts with a stop in Frombork to see Frauenburg Cathedral, known for its opulent Baroque interior. From there, you'll continue to Gdansk and the historic old town, where Hanseatic architecture lines the streets. You'll settle into the city center for three nights, with plenty of time to get oriented.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Frauenburg Cathedral (exterior/interior viewing)
Landmarks Frauenburg Cathedral Gdansk Old Town - Day 7
Gdansk
Take a guided city tour of Gdansk, the impressive port city. Stroll along the Long Market Square where you'll see the magnificent pastel-colored patrician houses, the Town Hall, and Neptune Fountain. Walk from there along the riverbank to reach the Crane Gate, a famous Gdansk landmark built between 1442 and 1444 as Europe's largest harbor crane during medieval times. Check out St. Mary's Church, which is the world's largest medieval brick church. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own, then have dinner at a traditional restaurant where you'll taste the famous Goldwasser liqueur.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Tasting of Gdansk's Goldwasser in traditional restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Gdansk
- Stroll along Long Market Square
- Visit to Town Hall
- View of Neptune Fountain
- Walk along riverbank to Crane Gate
- Visit to St. Mary's Church
- Tasting of Gdansk's Goldwasser over dinner in traditional restaurant
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration of Gdansk
Landmarks Gdansk Long Market Square Gdansk Town Hall Neptune Fountain Crane Gate (Mottlau Gate) St. Mary's Church - Day 8
Malbork and Sopot
Traveling south of Gdansk, you'll reach Malbork Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest brick architectural ensemble. The afternoon gives you free time back in Gdansk to wander the old town or relax on the beach as you prefer. Later, you'll take the train to Sopot, a popular Baltic seaside resort where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Malbork Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Individual exploration of Gdansk old town
- Beach time in Gdansk
Landmarks Malbork Castle Gdansk Old Town Sopot - Day 9
Kashubian Switzerland to Szczecin
The route drives through the wooded hill country of Kashubian Switzerland before reaching Szczecin in the afternoon. A tour covers the old town, including the colorful town hall at the Heumarkt, the historic harbor gate, St. Jacob's Cathedral, and the castle of the Pomeranian dukes. You'll have time to explore the alleys or sit at a café on your own, then gather for a farewell dinner with the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Szczecin old town including Heumarkt town hall, harbor gate, St. Jacob's Cathedral, and Pomeranian castle (exterior tours)
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Individual exploration of Szczecin alleys and town
- Café time in Szczecin
Landmarks Szczecin Old Town Heumarkt (Town Hall Square) St. Jacob's Cathedral Pomeranian Dukes' Castle - Day 10
Szczecin to Berlin
Your Poland tour concludes today with a bus ride back to Berlin East Train Station, where you'll continue your journey home individually from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
