Journey into Polish History and Culture | 5-Day Guided Tour from ₹61,4
EUROPE · Central & East Europe
Journey into Polish History and Culture
5 days, round trip from Warsaw
Warsaw
Duration
5 days
Route
Round trip from Warsaw
From
₹61,463
Next date with seats
28 Sep 2026
Five days across Poland. You sleep 3 nights in Warsaw and 1 night in Krakow. The route also calls at Kielce, Tarnow, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska and Auschwitz. 6 UNESCO listed sights sit on the itinerary, among them Old Town Market Square and Main Market Square (Rynek Główny).
Travel is by coach with an English speaking guide, and hotels and breakfast are included, along with your arrival transfer.
group
guided
cultural
heritage
history
foodie
The route
Where you go
Numbered pins are where you sleep and match the stops above. Small dots are places the coach passes through. Lines join the stops point to point, not along the road.
Itinerary
Day by day
01
Warsaw
Warsaw
We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. You will receive information about the start of your tour in the afternoon, either directly or through the information board located at the reception of the hotel.
Notes for this day (1)
Note
The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them to enhance the trip experience.
02
Warsaw
Warsaw
Morning
After breakfast, we’ll embark on a panoramic tour of Warsaw with a local guide. Home to nearly two million people, this political and economic hub of Poland boasts a blend of modern architecture and meticulously restored historic buildings. We’ll stroll through the charming old town, featuring many old buildings, the Royal Palace, and cobbled streets, all restored after their destruction in World War II and now declared a World Heritage Site. We’ll visit the Palace of Culture, a skyscraper gifted by the Soviet Union, reflect on the history of what was once the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe, and wander through Lazienki Park, home to the Chopin Monument. You’ll have free time in the afternoon to visit museums, such as the National Museum and the Warsaw Rising Museum, or to explore the lively city center filled with shops and activities.
Notes for this day (1)
Note
Depending on the number of passengers, the city tour may be operated on a regular tourist service.
03
Warsaw
Warsaw - Kielce - Tarnow - Krakow
Morning
After breakfast, we’ll depart for the forested hills of the Lesser Poland region, also known as Małopolska in Polish.
Kielce. We’ll stop in this lively town, founded in the 11th century, with an elegant center featuring the cathedral, the bishop´s palace, and beautiful garden areas. Time to explore the city.
Departure from Kielce. We’ll travel along small roads to enjoy the charming villages and landscapes as we travel through Lesser Poland.
Afternoon
Tarnow. Time to visit and enjoy lunch in this magnificent little town, founded in the 14th century, with its large central square, medieval streets, and a mix of Renaissance and Gothic buildings reflecting Polish, Jewish, and Hungarian influences. Before World War II, the Jewish community made up about half of the town´s population; its ethnographic museum serves as a reminder of the Roma community, who were persecuted during the war.
Evening
Departure from Tarnow. We’ll continue toward Krakow.
We’ll arrive in in Krakow by evening. We recommend taking a stroll through the lively Market Square.
SceneryPleasant green landscapes of Mazovia, hills, and forests.
On the road today373 km
04
Krakow Kalwaria
Krakow Kalwaria - Auschwitz Warsaw
At 8:00 a.m., we begin our approximately two-hour guided tour of Kraków with a local guide. This medieval city is home to the oldest university in Poland, where Copernicus once studied. We will visit the Main Market Square with its artisans, St. Mary’s Church, and the Royal Route, where we will see remnants of the old city walls. We will also visit Wawel Castle and Cathedral, where all members of the Polish royal family were crowned and buried. Free time to stroll around and have lunch.
Afternoon
Kraków. Departure.
Kalwaria Zebrzydowska. Brief stop to explore this small town known as ´the Calvary´, set in a beautiful landscape, and famous for its complex of monasteries and chapels, as a pilgrimage destination and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Departure from Kalwaria Zebrzydowska.
Auschwitz II-Birkenau. We arrive at one of the most somber places in European history: the Nazi concentration and extermination camp, where more than one million people lost their lives during World War II. There will be free time to visit Camp II-Birkenau, where trains arrived from all over Europe.
Evening
Departure from Auschwitz and continue our journey toward the center of the country, crossing vast plains, farmlands and forests. We will stop on the way for dinner.
Warsaw. Arrival in Poland´s capital at the end of the day.
SceneryPolish plains, agricultural areas.
On the road today410 km
05
Warsaw
Warsaw
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Notes for this day (1)
Note
Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.
The detail
What is included
Included
General services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
Includes arrival transfer
City tour in: Warsaw, Krakow
Ticket admission: Auschwitz II-Birkenau
Not included
International flights to the start city and home from the end city
Transfer from the final hotel to the airport
Visa fees and any visa appointment costs
Meals other than the daily breakfast, unless named in the inclusions
Optional excursions and anything marked optional on the day
Tips, laundry and personal expenses
Includes arrival transfer
City tour in: Warsaw, Krakow
Ticket admission: Auschwitz II-Birkenau
Old Town Market Square in Warsaw, a UNESCO listed site
Main Market Square (Rynek Główny) in Krakow, a UNESCO listed site
Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) in Krakow, a UNESCO listed site
Places
What you will see
Old Town Market SquareUnesco
WarsawFree to enter
The vibrant heart of Warsaw's Old Town, surrounded by colorful tenement houses, cafes, and the iconic Warsaw Mermaid statue.
Main Market Square (Rynek Główny)Unesco
KrakowFree to enter
The largest medieval market square in Europe, a vibrant hub surrounded by historic townhouses, cafes, and attractions.
Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)Unesco
KrakowFree to enter
A historic trading hall in the center of the Main Market Square, now home to souvenir stalls and an art gallery upstairs.
Royal CastleUnesco
Warsaw
The meticulously reconstructed former residence of Polish monarchs, now a museum showcasing royal apartments, art collections, and historical artifacts.
St. Mary's Basilica (Kościół Mariacki)Unesco
Krakow
A stunning Gothic church famous for its intricate wooden altarpiece and the hourly bugle call from its taller tower.
Wawel Royal CastleUnesco
Krakow
The former residence of Polish kings, a magnificent Renaissance castle offering various exhibitions and panoramic views.
Researched by NxVoy across 2 of the 6 places on this route.
Before you book
Good to know
How much does Journey into Polish History and Culture cost from India?
From ₹61,463 per person for the tour itself (per person on triple, land only, excludes flights), and from ₹1,27,623 per person with flight from bengaluru, the airport transfer and travel insurance. An NxVoy consultant confirms the exact figure for your dates and rooms and sends you a quote reference.
What is included in Journey into Polish History and Culture?
General services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet. Includes arrival transfer City tour in: Warsaw, Krakow NxVoy adds your flights from India, the visa, both airport transfers and home-to-home travel insurance in one quote.
How long is Journey into Polish History and Culture and where does it go?
5 days and 4 nights across Poland, round trip from Warsaw.
When does Journey into Polish History and Culture depart?
3 departure dates are published, 3 with seats open; the next is 28 September 2026. Every published departure is guaranteed to run.
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for this tour?
Yes. NxVoy prepares the visa application as part of your quote, so it is done before you fly.
Can I cancel this tour?
There is no cancellation fee on the tour if you cancel more than 30 days before departure; force majeure cancellations up to 24 hours before carry a minimal fee. Flights follow the airline’s own fare rules, which NxVoy shows before you pay.
Hotel check-in and arriving early
Check-in is usually 2pm. If you land in the morning, add a night at the start and your room is ready when you arrive. You will still meet the guide when the tour itself begins, and until then the city is yours.
Optional activities on tour
Your guide offers optional excursions along the way. They are booked and paid for separately, and popular ones sell out, so tell your NxVoy consultant if you want any and we will arrange them before you travel rather than on the coach.
Visa, on an Indian passport
Polandsticker visa
We handle the applications. Appointment waits vary by season, so book early for a near departure.
Where you stay (7 hotels)
RADISSON BLU SOBIESKI★★★★Warsaw
WYSPIANSKI★★★Krakow
NOVOTEL KRAKOW CITY WEST★★★★Krakow
METROPOLO BY GOLDEN TULIP KRAKOW★★★★Krakow
CONRAD★★★★Poland
NOVOTEL WARSZAWA CENTRUM★★★★Warsaw
NOVOTEL WARSZAWA AIRPORT★★★★Warsaw
The operator names the hotel pool for the route and confirms your exact hotels closer to departure.
When this tour runs
This tour runs in September, October. Its peak season is September, October.
What you will spend on top
Warsaw: a meal out runs about $8 to $70 a head, and paid sights average $11, and 3 of the main sights are free to enter.
Krakow: a meal out runs about $10 to $70 a head, and paid sights average $14, and 3 of the main sights are free to enter.
Indicative amounts in US dollars, from NxVoy destination research.
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