Overview
Polish Escape
Discover remarkable culture and history on your guided tour of Poland. Escape for nine days in the affordable and less-crowded off season to explore this country rich in proud tradition. Begin in Warsaw—gateway city between East and West—for remarkable sightseeing, from the 14th-century Cathedral of St. John to remnants of the Jewish ghetto. In the University town of Poznań, see the baroque St. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Old Market Square before dining on regional specialties. Learn about the turbulent history of Silesia and its historical capital, Wroclaw. Admire its fine patrician houses during a guided tour and a visit to the Market Square. Stop in Opole, one of Poland’s oldest cities, and continue to Czestochowa. Visit the Jasna Góra Monastery—home to the Black Madonna, venerated as the “Queen of Poland” and the country’s national symbol.As you travel to Krakow, stop at the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps for a guided tour of the notorious and chilling sites of the Holocaust. The following day, join a guided walk through Krakow’s historic Jewish center in the Kazimierz Quarter to enjoy its cafés, antique shops, and art galleries. Explore the Remuh Synagogue and 14th-century St. Mary’s Church before returning to Warsaw to conclude your off-season travel to Poland with a farewell dinner.
Highlights of Polish Escape
Price Details US
All Escapes by Globus tours and departures are excluded from the following Globus discounts: Book Early & Save, Welcome Back Credit, Second Tour discount and Small Group discount.
Travelers Notes
Headsets throughout the tour.Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.
Related Option Title
January & March 2020 Travel
UNESCO Sites
Historic Centre of Krakow|Historic Centre of Warsaw
Private Touring
6 guests in a party: $1,931*18 guests in a party: $415*
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Meals
Full Buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN WARSAW, POLAND Welcome to Warsaw! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
Day 2
WARSAW WARSAW Guided Sightseeing includes sights of St. John’s Cathedral. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
Day 3
WARSAW–POZNAN POZNAN Guided Sightseeing includes St. Peter and Paul Cathedral. [LF] Dinner with regional specialties at a local restaurant (B,D) 199 mi/ 320 km
Day 4
POZNAN–WROCLAWWROCLAW Sightseeing with a Local Guide includes Market Square. (B) 130 mi / 210 km
Day 5
WROCLAW–OPOLE–CZESTOCHOWA OPOLE Stop in one of the oldest cities in Poland.CZESTOCHOWA Visit Jasna Góra Monastery. (B,D) 137 mi / 220 km
Day 6
CZESTOCHOWA–AUSCHWITZ–BIRKENAU–KRAKOW AUSCHWITZ/BIRKENAU Visit the concentration camps. (B) 99 mi/ 160 km
Day 7
KRAKOW KRAKOW Free time this morning. Guided sightseeing includes Kazimierz, the Old Jewish Quarter, Remuh Synagogue and St. Mary’s Church. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Krakow with an excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mines. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus.
Day 8
KRAKOW–WARSAW WARSAW Farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 205 mi / 330 km
Day 9
WARSAW Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Departures
| # | Air Start Date | Land Start Date | Land End Date | Land Only Price | Discount | Final | Departure Code | Status |
| 1 | 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-25 | 2023-04-02 | $1319 | $0 | $1319 | KCPX30325 | Not Available |
Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Mercure Warszawa Grand | Mercure Grand is ideal for the business or leisure traveler. Enjoy quality accommodation, friendly service and most of what Warsaw has to offer, including the historic Old Town, luxurious shopping, Lazienki Park and The Royal Route. Very close proximity to public transport with easy access to Warsaw Central station. Come and discover the Mercure Grand. | Warsaw | Ul. Krucza 28 | First-Class |
| 2 | Mercure Warsaw Centrum | Mercure Warsaw Centrum is located in the city center, right next to the Golden Terraces, the largest shopping center in Warsaw. | Warsaw | Ul.Zlota 48/54 | First-Class |
| 3 | Mercure Centrum | This 4-star Hotel is located in the business part of the city close to Pozan Central Railway Station and features a fitness center and sauna on-site. Polish & international dishes are served in the restaurant and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout. Classically designed guest rooms are spacious and feature wooden furniture in warm colors. Each room is air-conditioned, has coffee/tea making facilities, a work desk and mini-bar. | Poznan | Roosevelta, 20 | Superior First-Class |
| 4 | Art Hotel | Set in 2 historic buildings, with parts dating from the 14th century. The elegant hotel interiors combine Renaissance and New Gothic style. Guest rooms are individually designed and have furniture and paintings by Polish artists, plus free Wi-Fi, and minibar. The on-site restaurant with its 18th-century murals, serves Polish and Italian cuisine. Other amenities include a gym, a seasonal garden, and art exhibits. | Wroclaw | Kielbanicza 20 | First-Class |
| 5 | Mercure Czestochowa Centrum | The Mercure Czestochowa Centrum is located in the center of the city, near the Jasna Góra Pauline Monastery. The hotel offers 102 comfortable air-conditioned rooms. A real culinary revelation, Winestone delights with its wide choice of dishes and wines from around the world and are uncommon in Poland. | Czestochowa | 2, Ks.J.Popieluszki Str. | First-Class |
| 6 | Vienna House Andels Cracow | The Vienna House Andel's Cracow is a modern 4-star hotel just a short stroll away from the Main Market Square in Krakow. The 159 spacious designer guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, coffee/tea-making facilities, laptop size safe (with charger socket) and complimentary daily electronic newspaper. The hotel features two in-house restaurants offering a variety of choices, from local cuisine to oriental fusion. The property also boasts a fully equipped last-generation spa and fitness center and is adjacent to the main shopping center of the city the famous Galleria Krakowska. | Krakow | Pavia 3, Krakow, 31154, Poland | First-Class |
