Itinerary:
Day 1: Warsaw. Arrive at anytime. After settling into your hotel, attend a welcome meeting in the evening with your CEO before heading out for an optional orientation walk and dinner with the group.
Accommodation: Moxy Warsaw City (or similar) - Hotel
Today's activities:
- Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
- Warsaw Orientation Walk: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, ATMs and highlight some of the main sights in the area.
Day 2: Warsaw/Gdańsk. Wave goodbye to Warsaw and board a train bound for Gdansk, travelling through the picturesque Polish countryside. Enjoy some free time on arrival to the hotel before setting off with a local guide on a walking tour of the city's highlights.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ibis Gdansk Stare Miasto (or similar) - Hotel
Today's activities:
- Local Train: Warsaw - Gdańsk, 3 hours and 15 minutes. Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
- Gdansk Walking Tour: Explore Gdansk with a local guide discovering the magnificent old town composed of imposing architecture and impressive city gates. Take in the main City Hall, Neptune fountain, and St. Mary's Church, the third largest brick church in the world. Finish up at the water front quays that mark the end of the famous long market square.
Day 3: Gdańsk. Set off in the morning with your CEO on an excursion to the nearby city of Sopot, on the Baltic Sea. Stroll along the promenade and see the sights before returning to Gdansk to enjoy the rest of the day free to continue exploring or to relax.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ibis Gdansk Stare Miasto (or similar) - Hotel
Today's activities:
- Sopot Visit: Located a short transit ride from Gdansk, Sopot is a seaside resort city situated on the Baltic Sea and famous for its long wooden pier and sandy beaches. Witness the surreal Crooked House, modelled after fairytale drawings, and wander down Monte Cassino, Sopot's pedestrian street, or sample local specialties at one of the many shops and cafes speckled throughout the city.
- Free Time: There's plenty to see and do; today is yours to explore.
Day 4: Gdańsk/Wrocław. Set off again by train heading south to the city of Wroclaw. In the afternoon, head out on foot with your CEO to see the city's main sights and see why it is sometimes referred to as the "Venice of Poland." Take the rest of the day at leisure to relax or explore on your own, perhaps making a stop in the evening at one of the oldest beer cellars in Europe.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kamienica Pod Aniołami (or similar) - Hotel
Today's activities:
- Local Train: Gdansk - Wrocław, 4 hours and 30 minutes. Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
- Wroclaw Walking Tour: Join your CEO in a walking tour of Wroclaw, showcasing the Battle of Raclawice, Gothic Old Town Hall, Market Square with its iconic astronomical clock, and the many bridges leading to Cathedral Island.
Day 5: Wrocław. Today is a free day in Wroclaw. Choose to wander the city and explore its historical monuments and beautiful architecture, or perhaps take an excursion through the Silesian heartland to the wooden churches of peace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a private organ concert.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kamienica Pod Aniołami (or similar) - Hotel
Today's activities:
- Free Time: There's plenty to see and do; today is your chance to explore.
Day 6: Wrocław/Krakow. Depart by train and travel through the countryside toward Krakow. Upon arrival, enjoy some time on your own for lunch before joining a local guide on a walking tour of the city's highlights. Finish off with an 'obwarzanki' cooking class where you'll learn the ins and outs of this bagel-like, traditional speciality. Enjoy your creation, then spend the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Vienna House EASY by Wyndham Cracow (or similar) - Hotel
Today's activities:
- Local Train: Wrocław - Krakow, 3 hours. Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
- Krakow Walking Tour: Visit the iconic squares and lanes of Krakow. Walk to the old town to view the huge bustling Market Square, pass by the Museum Czartoryski (which hosts an original DaVinci!) and the splendid medieval city gate. Stop at stately St. Mary's Church with its tall brick tower overlooking the square, where you can listen to the trumpeter and his legend. Later, stop at the University, where Nicolaus Copernicus made his observations, then end your tour up at the 16th century Wawel Royal Castle.
- Obwarzanki Cooking Class: Learn the art of Obwarzanki, a parboiled dough ring similar to a bagel and a part of Krakow's history for over 600 years. The dough is rolled into a string, twisted, boiled, then baked, and typically topped with poppyseeds, salt, and sesame seeds. Sample your creation just as kings and knights from medieval times have done in years past.
Day 7: Krakow. Explore Krakow on your own with a full free day today. You may wish to explore the tragic history of this region with an excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest German Nazi concentration and extermination camp; a highly impactful experience.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Vienna House EASY by Wyndham Cracow (or similar) - Hotel
Today's activities:
- Free Time: There's plenty to see and do; today is your day to explore.
If you plan to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, you must purchase tickets in advance. Space often fills up months in advance and tickets are not available upon arrival to the memorial. You may add this experience to your trip during checkout, or speak to your GCO to pre-purchase your ticket. Please note, it is not guaranteed your entrance will be at the same hour as other travellers from your group.
Day 8: Krakow. Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Today's activities:
- Departure Day: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
Next Steps
Ready to go? Simply request a spot via yourportal and our team will reach out with availability and seasonal pricing details.
This tour can be completed before or after your internship in Poland, we'll help with recommendations to bridge any gaps between your internship and the tour. These arrangements are your responsibility and we can provide you with personalized transit and accommodation advice to make your travel straightforward.
Best of all, you’ll be in great hands with our trusted partners who have led sustainable, community-first travel for 30 years. Your adventure makes a real, positive difference every step of the way.
Please note that exact activities and timing can vary depending on the season and availability. Don't worry, your tour provider will share your final, confirmed itinerary once your dates are set!
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