Poland | Heritage, History & Heart |
November 2027

• Transportation: Roundtrip bus transfer between PVT and Logan Airport, international airfare, private airport transfers in Poland, and all private coach transportation for scheduled touring.
• Accommodations: 7 nights in twin/double occupancy at 4-star hotels (Puro Hotel or similar in Kraków; Hotel Novotel Warszawa Centrum or similar in Warsaw).
• Meals: Daily hot buffet breakfast (8 total), 2 three-course dinners (including water), plus culinary experiences (Pierogi cooking class, Kraków Food Tour with 5 tastings, and Polish Vodka Museum tasting).
• Sightseeing & Entrances: English-speaking local guides, tour escort/manager, and admission fees for all scheduled attractions (including Vistula River Cruise, Wawel Castle, Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, Wieliczka Salt Mine, Royal Castle, Chopin Museum, and Highline Warsaw).
• Taxes: Applicable city taxes.

• Required travel protection/insurance.
• Passport and visa/travel authorization fees.
• All gratuities for tour escorts, coach drivers, and local guides.
• Hotel porterage fees.
• Personal expenses, unscheduled meals/drinks, and optional excursions (such as Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory).

No, tips and gratuities are explicitly excluded from the tour pricing and must be provided separately. Recommended tipping guidelines provided by the operator include:

• Tour Manager / Escort: €5.00 per person per day.
• Touring Coach Driver: €4.00 per person per day.
• Local Guides: €35.00 per half-day service / €50.00 per full-day service (total divided across the group).
• Local Transfer/City Coach Drivers: €30.00 per half-day service / €45.00 per full-day service.

• Passport: Must be valid for at least 3 to 6 months beyond your scheduled travel dates.
• EU Entry (EES):  Biometric registration via the Entry-Exit System (EES) occurs upon border arrival.
• UK Transit (ETA): If your flight itinerary transits or connects through the UK, an ETA (£10 fee) must be secured prior to travel.

Yes. Base package rates are quoted on a twin-share basis (two people per room). Solo travelers requesting a private room can join by adding the Single Supplement (from $700 / €472).

• Hotels: Modern, centrally located 4-star properties (4 nights at Puro Hotel or similar in Kraków; 3 nights at Hotel Novotel Warszawa Centrum or similar in Warsaw).
• Transport: Private, modern, air-conditioned touring coaches compliant with EU safety standards for all city tours, airport transfers, and long-distance transfers.

Most travelers consult a travel clinic prior to departure. Routine vaccines, a Yellow Fever certificate (depending on your origin and destinations), and malaria prophylactics are commonly recommended when visiting wild or rural areas.

Modern 4-star hotels and private touring coaches in Poland typically offer complimentary Wi-Fi access and power outlets for device charging. Poland uses standard European Type C and Type F electrical outlets (230V, 50Hz), so travelers from outside Europe should bring a standard European plug adapter.

The tour involves a moderate level of physical activity, primarily walking on cobblestone streets during historic city center walking tours and navigating multi-level steps/uneven surfaces during excursions (such as the Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial). Highline Warsaw and museum visits also involve standing and walking. Whisper Headset audio receivers are provided on walking tours to ensure clear communication with local guides.

The itinerary balances guided sightseeing with built-in leisure time:

• Kraków: The arrival afternoon on Day 1 and the morning of Day 4 are kept completely free at leisure.
• Warsaw: Rest of the day leisure time is provided following hotel check-in on Day 5 and in the afternoon on Day 7 prior to the farewell dinner. Most evenings (except for two included dinners) are open for self-guided exploration and dining.