The Amber Route

Magical Poland. The most famous and interesting places in our country. An absolute must if you want a thorough flexible introduction to Poland, its history, culture and the unparalleled spirit. You will get to know the interesting capital of Poland – Warsaw and a magnetic seaside city of amber – Gdansk.

Duration: 6 days Availability: every Friday Departures from: Warsaw

This tour starts on every Friday. If you prefer to start your tour in different day, the price will be provided individually.

PRICING

Tour Date Double occupancy Single occupancy every Friday Midrange 730 EUR / per person 876 EUR / per person every Friday Upscale 853 EUR / per person 993 EUR / per person every Friday Midrange 1 room only - 1285 EUR / per person every Friday Upscale 1 room only - 1402 EUR / per person

INCLUDED IN PRICE NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE • accommodation and breakfasts: 2 nights in Warsaw and 3 • airplane tickets nights in Gdansk • travel insurance • MIDRANGE: *** hotel in Warsaw, *** hotel in Gdansk • optional gratuities • UPSCALE: **** hotel in Warsaw, **** hotel in Gdansk • other services not included in programme

• all airport/train station transfers • private guided tour in Warsaw (including private transportation) • private guided tour of the Old Town of Gdansk • private guided tour of Tricity (including transportation and entrance tickets) • private guided tour to the Teutonic Castle in Malbork and Westerplatte (including private transportation and entrances) • train tickets from Warsaw to Gdansk (express train, II class) • entrance tickets: St. Mary’s church and Amber Museum • VAT

ITINERARY

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Day 1: Arrival day

Welcome meeting at the airport or the train station with our driver who will take you to the selected centrally located hotel in Warsaw. Rest of the day free for leisure. Recommended activities: viewing terrace on the 31st Floor of the Palace of Culture and Science, museums: Warsaw Uprising, Fryderyk Chopin or the Museum of the History of Polish Jews.

Day 2: Warsaw tour

Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a four-hour introductory tour of Warsaw. It will include transfers and the very best of the city: the charming Old Town painstakingly rebuilt from scratch after WW II, the area of the former Jewish Ghetto, the busy downtown, the elegant Royal Route and Łazienki Royal Gardens. Afternoon and evening: Free time. Overnight in Warsaw.

Day 3: Gdansk: The city of amber

Morning: We’ll arrange transfer to the railway station, where you will board the express train to Gdansk. The journey shouldn’t take more than 3,5 hours. In Gdansk our local driver will welcome you at the arrival platform and transfer you to the hotel. Afternoon: Meet one of the best local guides to explore the historic city, in particular one of the most extraordinary markets in Europe. You’ll see the Golden Gate, Town Hall, Neptune fountain, the Arthur’s Court and the Green Gate. Later on, you’ll have an opportunity to see the symbol of the city – the Old Crane as well as the St. Mary’s Church. At the end of the tour a walk on Mariacka street, which is the most famous street in Gdansk, situated between Brama Mariacka and the St Mary’s Church. You will be amused by the cobblestones, old burgher houses with their perrons and elegant mini-terraces you’ll see at the place. This is the best area to enjoy a cup of coffee and buy some of beautiful amber jewelry. A visit in a small amber museum is included in the program. Overnight in Gdansk.

Day 4: Tricity: Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot

This day you will see three different cities that have one common name: Tricity, because of their location next to each other and the connections between them. Morning: You’ll go to the Gdansk shipyard, which is a place where Solidarity movement was created, there you’ll see a Monument to Fallen Ship Workers and a famous gate to the shipyard. Next point of the itinerary will be the Cathedral of Oliwa – a Cistercian church, famous for its organs, which you might be able to listen to. Afternoon: You’ll be taken to the Gdynia harbor, visit the sail ship ‘Dar Pomorza’, and then you’ll be transferred to Sopot. Boasting beautiful beaches and ritzy resorts, Sopot is also known for its Wooden Pier (the longest in Europe) and lively Monte Cassino Street. You’ll have a chance to take a walk by the promenade and the pier. Transfer back to Gdansk. Evening: Free time. Overnight in Gdansk.

Day 5: Teutonic castle of Malbork

Morning: You’ll enjoy an excursion to The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork. This world's largest brick castle (UNESCO list) is a classic example of a medieval fortress. You will have an opportunity to get to know how the life in the past ages looked like. Nowadays, the castle hosts various exhibitions,

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among others an impressive collection of amber exhibits. On the way back you'll stop in Westerplatte peninsula where the first battle of the Second World War took place on September 1, 1939. Afternoon & evening: Free time. Overnight in Gdansk.

Day 6: Departure or continuation

Depending on your flight/ train schedule, our driver will take you either to the airport in Gdansk or to the railway station. If you plan to continue to other destinations in Poland or Central Europe to extend your tour, we will be glad to assist with further arrangements.

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