Probably the best kept secret in Europe, Poland offers a variety of experiences for every traveler. From lazy beach time to cosmopolitan shopping in historic city centers, Poland does not disappoint! We’ll take in castles and museums, learn and pay our respects to Poland’s historical past, and breathe in the great outdoors! Get ready, get set, Poland is waiting for you!

Be sure to check back often as daily activities are updated and confirmed. This is a rough itinerary and is subject to change. Please look over the customization options and suggestions listed below. Estimated travel dates are TBD. Dates are subject to change. Estimated at TBD plus airfare based on double occupancy for TBD.

Suggestions for customization:

• We can extend your Krakow and Vienna time to make the trip a full 12-14 days.
• We can rework your itinerary to start in Gdansk, follow through to Warsaw or Wroclaw, and finish in Krakow rather than split legs in Poland and Austria.
• We can switch Vienna for Munich very easily.
• We can schedule the trip between July and September. We recommend the end of July
• We can ensure that we do our best to schedule organized bookings before lunch and block off afternoons for balanced independent exploration.
• Please ask any questions and shout out any concerns so that we can make this trip exactly what you hope for.

Day 1

Welcome to amazing Krakow. Here, we’ll kick things off with an evening on a food walking tour to learn the best spots in the city. It will also be a great way to learn how to order off of the local menus.

Day 2

Krakow continues to enchant and today, we’ll spend the morning at the amazing castle overlooking the river. Wawel Hill has so much to explore and we’ll see how it has found its place in Poland’s history over the centuries. We’ll spend the rest of the day enjoying the historic old town and have dinner overlooking the main square just steps from our hotel.

Day 3

We’ll venture out of the city today and make our way to the Unesco World Heritage Site, the Wieliscka Salt Mine and get a good look at medieval Poland and how salt became such an important commodity in this region. After lunch, we’ll pay our respects at the Auschwitz Memorial as we tour the Nazi concentration camp. Back in town, we’ll relax after a long day at one of the many beautiful cafes that dot the main square.

Day 4

We’ll start our day at the Schindler Factory as we learn about the Summer of 1939 then make our way to the Kazimierz district where we’ll explore the Jewish culture of Krakow. For dinner, we’ll round out the day at Klezmer Huis so we can experience the amazing music and food.

Day 5

Today, we are on our way south to the Tatras Mountains where the Vistula River is replaced by many other bodies of water including the Dunajec River. Here, we’ll take in the lovely scenery as we paddle in rafts down the river. Breathe a sigh of relief because the rafting course is just the right speed for any level of fitness. After, we’ll enjoy a country lunch at one of the many polish chalets that dot the area. We’ll enjoy dinner together back at our home base on the main square.

Day 6

On the agenda today is Krakow’s Czartoryski Museum where the great masters await us. This museum holds many stories that speak to the fascinating history of Poland and we’ll share them with you as we walk through this amazing palace. Then, we’ll head to lunch via our pierogi making class. In the late afternoon, anyone who wants to explore the many beautiful churches of the city is invited on our signature Church Crawl! We’ll end the day with dinner and prepare to say farewell to Krakow.

Day 7

Touchdown Salzburg! In just a few hours, we will be breathing in the mountain air and solving all of Maria’s problems in amazing and enchanting Salzburg. After mid afternoon check in, we will sit back and enjoy the oompapa of the bier gartens and the charm that makes this such a famous destination.

Day 8

Salzburg is full of choose your own adventure moments. Want to check out the Cathedral where Julie Andrews married the Captain? Check. Interested in looking around the medieval fortress? No problem. Want to shop for a million different Christmas ornaments. Easy peasy. We’ll send you in the right direction for whatever is on your mind.

Day 9

All aboard! We’ll use the amazing euro train system to travel in style to Austria’s cultural capital of Vienna. There, we’ll get ourselves settled and enjoy the sites and sounds of this treasure. There’s nothing on the agenda except a great walk through an incredible city center. Interested in something in particular? We’ve got you covered, we’re taking requests all day long and we’ll be happy to help you out. We’ll have dinner tonight in one of the most iconic restaurants around

Day 10

We’ll round out our European adventure here in Vienna with a tour of the amazing Sissi’s Palace. After a little bit of time to enjoy the stunning city center, we’ll come together for one last Euro style dinner to say farewell to Vienna and all of you!

Departure Day

We’ll be sure to make your last moments memorable now that you’ve conquered Europe’s best kept secrets!

What’s Included

BREAKFAST AT OUR HOTELS AND DINNERS IN UNIQUE LOCATIONS DAILY.

Designated Hotels: Hotel Bretmanowska

BALANCE BETWEEN SCHEDULED EXPERIENCES AND UNSCHEDULED TIME TO EXPLORE FURTHER OR RELAX AS YOU CHOOSE.

CITY PASS IN KRAKOW TO ENJOY UNSCHEDULED TIME ANY WAY YOU PLEASE.

ALL ATTRACTION TICKETS AND PASSES FOR EXPERIENCES AND GUIDED TOURS AND ALWAYS WITH LOCAL EXPERTS.

ALL GROUND TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING AIRPORT TRANSFERS UPON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE.

ONE WAY AIR TRAVEL TO SALZBURG

EFFICIENT TRAVEL TIME BY BASING OUR TRAVEL NEEDS WITH A MIX OF PRIVATE TRANSFER, TRAIN, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT.

OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAN ANY OPTIONAL OR “ON YOUR OWN TIME” WITH EITHER TOUR MANAGER TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE.

A DEDICATED OPPORTUNITY TO REFRESH YOUR BAGS ONE TO TWO TIMES DURING OUR TRAVELS.

Our Commitment:

As we get to know you, we will be able to find those little corners of Europe that delight and enchant. From magical bookstores, fabled artworks, and secret passageways, we’ll share with you those little things that make Poland’s amazing cities the experience of a lifetime.