Week tour by train to discover Warsaw and Krakow highlights

- from Warsaw to Krakow -

Day 1st
Your arrival at Warsaw airport or train station, where you are welcomed by our driver. Transfer to a hotel in city centre. Check-in and a time to relax. An overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 2nd
Breakfast and a half-day guided tour of Warsaw: the Old Town with the Royal Castle, The Royal Route and “Lazienki” – the Royal Park & Palace, moreover area of former Jewish ghetto, the Saski Garden and the "modern face" of Warsaw. Next, time to your private arrangements like private walk, gift shopping or visit to one of the most famous museums in Warsaw like Warsaw Uprising Museum or the Museum of the History of Polish Jews. An overnight stay at a hotel. (B)

Day 3rd
Breakfast. Morning transfer to the Warsaw train station with our driver service. Your two and half hour ride by an express train to Krakow. During your journey, you will see many different Polish landscapes and will have opportunity to take a lunch or coffee break at the restaurant car. Then your arrival to Krakow Glowny station, where you will be welcomed by our driver. Transfer to a hotel. Time to relax. An overnight stay at a hotel. (B)

Day 4th
Breakfast, a morning guided tour of Krakow, with the city highlights including the Main Market Square with famous St. Mary’s Basilica and historical trade pavilions of the Cloth Hall, the Royal Route, Wawel Hill with renaissance Royal Castle and Cathedral. Moreover a walk round the Old Jewish Quarter - Kazimierz, where Steven Spielberg came to shoot "Schindler’s List". Afternoon time for a gift shopping and private walks. Dinner with live music at a regional restaurant in centre of Krakow on request* (extra paid). Next, an overnight stay at a hotel. (B,D*)

Day 5th
Breakfast, and a half-day tour, according to your private choice (Wieliczka or Auschwitz):
- Wieliczka Salt Mine - a visit to the famous Royal Salt Mine with a numerous underground chambers, chapels and salt sculptures. That place is inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage List, as well as Auschwitz – Birkenau Museum,
or
- Auschwitz – Birkenau - the biggest German Nazi concentration camp from the II World War. Next, return drive to Cracow and an overnight stay at a hotel.(B)
You can visit both Auschwitz and Wieliczka on the same day, with USD 70 / person extra fee.

Day 6th
Breakfast, one of the whole day tour to chose:
- Czestochowa and Jasna Gora – the Black Madonna monastery – Poland’s spiritual heart and one of the most important pilgrimage centre in Europe,
or
- Zakopane – “the winter capital of Poland” and the Tatra mountains with breathtaking views, unique folk culture and dishes Afternoon drive back to Krakow for an overnight stay at your hotel. (B)

Day 7th
Breakfast. Transfer by our driver to the Krakow airport or train station for your return flight / ride. Your tour ends. (B)

Included

– all necessary transfers by our company car upon your arrivals and departures,
– accommodation at 3* and 4* located hotels in Warsaw – Radisson Sobieski**** and Krakow – Wawel*** (or similar),
– buffet breakfasts at the hotels restaurants (B),
– guided in English tours as in the tour program above, with transfers and entries,
– train ticket for Warsaw – Krakow journey at 1st class carriage,
– VAT (tax) and local taxes.

Extras

- the tour is also available on any date within March-October, on your private request, with price of USD 1350 / person, (min. 2 person group, dbl occ.),
- travel insurance available on request (USD 5 / person / day),

Not included

– single room supplementary fee – USD 460,
– dinner with music in Krakow – USD 55 / person (D),
– any tour extension and return train journey to Warsaw available on request (USD 130 per person).

Extra paid options

Upgrade your experience by visiting additional places which we support.

Dinner with folk music show in Krakow $55.00 per person

Notice.

This tour will be carried out with a min of 2 persons.

In other case wi’ll refound your deposit or make this a private tour expecially for you.

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Reviews & testimonials.

Perfect Poland

Our eight day trip thru Poland was outstanding! We covered north to south and 1000 years of the Polish and Jewish experience. Our guide Marcin was one of the best we’ve ever encountered , so knowledgable , personable and a great driver as well . Additionally we had special guides in Gdansk , Torun, Krakow and Aushwitz who were also fantastic! We saw and learned so much and gained such an appreciation for this 36 year old nation . Great hotels, delicious dinners planned by Marcun added up to a 5 star week

Our Tour of Poland and Lithuania was even better than we had hoped

Our tour, with stops and sites suggested by Tomasz was outstanding and we would recommend his services and GPF Tours highly. The guides were friendly, on time , knowledgeable and respectful of being with 4 seniors who had to slow down occasionally. The tour suggestions were excellent as well. We saw everything we had hoped to see plus extra, thanks to enthusiastic guides who even recommended restaurants and made suggestions as to what to eat! Drivers were also excellent with comfortable, air conditioned vehicles.

The Best!

Unbelievably good. Everything well planned and thought out, and guides and drivers were uniformly excellent. You simply cannot do better.

Could not have been better !

GFP is by far a superior tour provider. Having worked with GFP more than once I can attest to their excellence. Their efficiency of operation and knowledgeable guides and smart choices of accommodations makes for memorable and comfortable touring.

GFP Travel

The travel company and it's manager Tomasz are tremendous! WE had an 11 day tour by rail and all the tour guides we had were not only on time but very knowledgeable and personal. Four days into the trip, my wife became seriously injured and we had to return home. Tomasz and his guide in Gdansk were very helpful to get us to airport and Tomasz worked with us on offering credit for the remainder of the trip if we wanted to return when my wife got better. My wife' injury had nothing to do with the tour location, individuals or anything else. She had a brain issue and heart issue and fell. I highly recommend this company to anyone who wishes personalized service and experience the culture. Jim Gaczewski

Unforgettable cultural journey through Krakow

Our 4-day trip to Krakow was incredibly well organized and immersive. The stay at the hotel was luxurious and perfectly located for exploring the city. Highlights included a fascinating lecture at Jagiellonian University, a guided tour through the historic Old Town and Wawel Castle, and a poignant visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau. We also enjoyed authentic Polish and Jewish cuisine at carefully chosen restaurants, and ended one evening with a moving Chopin concert. The guides were knowledgeable and passionate, and every detail was thoughtfully planned. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience Krakow’s rich history and culture in comfort.

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FAQ

Is it safe to pay by debit/credit card ?

Yes, your data is safe and is not sent to us only encrypted properly and used only to pay your deposits. We have partnered with Elavon in this regard.

Are there ATMs in Poland ?

Yes, in Poland, ATMs (often called cash dispensers) are widely available in cities, towns and even smaller villages. You can easily withdraw cash in Polish zlotys (PLN) and even some euros, using both local and international bank cards. Major international networks such as Visa, MasterCard and others are usually supported. Most ATMs also offer instructions in English, making them friendly to foreign tourists. Also, in 99% of restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions you can pay by credit card, only checks are generally not supported.

What currency is used, and how can I pay?

The Polish zloty (PLN) is used in Poland. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in cities, but it's worth carrying some cash for smaller businesses or rural areas. ATMs are plentiful, and debit cards are accepted.
As a last resort, you can always ask to pay in USD or Euro, but the conversion rate will not always be favorable to you.

Poland in a week - from Warsaw to Krakow - by train

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