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Poland, 8 Days · Tailor-made by car
Route of Southern Poland
Surprises of Southern Poland: Wooden Architecture Trail and Mysteries of the Nazi Past
Poland is a country rich in heritage, history and nature. Its past has left important cultural footprints, as well as indelible memories on the collective consciousness. Located between the influences of Eastern and Western Europe, it boasts a rich heritage that includes countless monuments and 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its cultural wealth is also influenced by its border with six countries: Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania. Poland is admirable because it has successfully made opportunities out of the possible damages of a past that have transformed its political map throughout history: a territory divided between Russia, Prussia and Austria; its independence after the First World War; its occupation by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in the Second World War; its status as a Russian satellite country; and its current democracy, which has rewarded its inhabitants with a great standard of living. Poland is proud to have one of the best educational systems in Europe. Discover this fascinating country on a self-drive tour around the south, taking you to amazing locations. They include major cities such as Krakow, with its rich architecture, and Wroclaw, with its 12 islands and more than 100 bridges, making this trip truly unforgettable. Marvel at the Wooden Architecture Trail and go hiking in Zakopane and the magical landscapes of the Tatra Mountains. History and culture are also key to this journey, visiting areas where the past is disturbing, such as Auschwitz, or surprising, such as Ksiaz Castle. A tour that delves deep into the idiosyncrasy of a country where you can savour Oscypek, a cheese protected by the European Union, both in its form and in its production process.
Departure date
Departures from November 2024 till October 2025
From
Dublin, Shannon, Cork...
Travel details
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Travel details
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Day 1 City of origin - Krakow
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Day 2 Krakow - Wieliczka - Krakow
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Day 3 Krakow - Zakopane - Tatra National Park - Krakow
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Day 4 Krakow - Trail of the Wooden Churches (Tarnów - Iwkowa - Sobolów - Rajbrot) - Krakow
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Day 5 Krakow - Auschwitz - Wroclaw
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Day 6 Wroclaw - Swidnica - Church of Peace - Ksiaz Castle - Osówka - Wroclaw
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Day 7 Wroclaw - Częstochowa (Jasna Góra Monastery/Black Madonna of Częstochowa) - Krakow
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Day 8 Krakow - City of origin
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Stay in selected hotel in Krakow.
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Selected meal plan in Krakow.
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Stay in selected hotel in Wroclaw.
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Selected meal plan in Wroclaw.
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Rent-a-car.
Your trip doesn't include
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Possible toll charges.
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Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Important remarks
- Driving through Poland: 1. When driving in Poland, you must keep your vehicle's lights switched on throughout the entire day. And take care in the cities, where the tram is still a widely-used means of public transport and always has the right of way. 2. The state of the roads has vastly improved in recent years. 3. Drink driving in Poland is severely punished. The permitted blood alcohol limit is 0.2 mg/l. 4. If you plan to visit the Tatra National Park or other mountainous area in winter, make sure you have the right tyres on your car. 5. Border crossings between Poland and Slovakia are located in: Chochołów, Chyżne, Jurgów and Łysa Polana. 6. Speed limits: 6.1. Built-up areas 50 km/h (60 km/h after 11.00 pm). 6.2. Non-built-up areas 90 km/h. 6.3. Town/city centres 20 km/h. 6.4. Dual carriageway expressways 110 km/h. 6.5. Single carriageway expressways 100 km/h. 6.6 Dual carriageways with at least two lanes in each direction 100 km/h. 6.7. Motorways 130 km/h. 7. Drivers of motorhomes must register in the electronic toll system (Via Toll). 8. Parking in the centre of Krakow. The Old Town is closed off to traffic (except for taxis, police cars and ambulances, and delivery trucks at certain times of the day). There are very few underground car parks. The park-and-display area is marked with a P, with the compulsory payment hours shown underneath.
- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.
- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.