Day Trips & Excursions in Poland

Take a full-day tour from Warsaw that includes a Krakow city tour and a sobering visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau. At Auschwitz-Birkenau, visit still-standing parts of the original Nazi concentration camps along with artifacts from the prisoners who perished there during World War II. Learn about the murderous Nazi campaigns against Europe's Jewish populations and other 'undesirables' as you tour the camps. Change pace in Krakow, taking in landmarks including Town Hall Tower, St. Mary's Basilica, Krakow Barbican, and Wawel Hill with its castle and cathedral.

Visit two of Poland's UNESCO-listed sites in a single day on this combo tour from Krakow. Pay tribute to victims and survivors of the Holocaust on a guided English tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau former concentration camp, and then descend deep underground to explore the fascinating chambers and tunnels of the historic Wieliczka Salt Mine. Skip-the-line tickets and a break for lunch in between attractions make for a seamless experience.

Experience traditional Polish country life on a full-day tour from Krakow to Zakopane, a charming resort village nestled in the Tatra Mountains. Take a guided sightseeing tour of the historic town center dotted with unique guesthouses, cozy restaurants and local craft shops, and taste specialty cheese produced from sheep that graze on the surrounding emerald hillsides. For an alpine thrill, soak up the breathtaking beauty of the Tatras with a cable car ride up to Gubalowka peak.

The best way to experience the tragic history of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is in a small group, ensuring an intimate atmosphere. Visit the poignant landmark on a small-group tour from Krakow, which includes pickup and drop-off at your Krakow hotel. Travel to the former concentration camp with ease before taking a guided tour of the crematoriums, gas chambers, and brick barracks with a resident guide.

Explore the pilgrimage destination of Czestochowa on this day trip departing from Krakow. Admire the famed 'Black Madonna' painting with a visit to the Jasna Gora monastery. While at the monastery, you'll also tour the Miraculous Picture Chapel and the Basilica. Afterward, venture along the historic Trail of the Eagles' Nests and stop in Pieskowa Skala to visit the 16th-century castle.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the world's oldest salt mines and a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as being one of Poland's most popular attractions. This 4.5-hour tour from Krakow includes a 2.5-hour guided tour of the underground mines, tunnels, lakes, and chapels, plus hotel pickup and round-trip transport.

Private Dunajec River rafting tour from Krakow. Tour includes service of private tour guide -driver , pick up from the hotel  in Krakow , transfer to marina , rafting tour on wooden raft  and private transfer back to Krakow

Remember the victims of the Holocaust with a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum from Krakow. This independent excursion to the former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp complex allows you to tour the UNESCO-listed site at your own pace and comfort level, and includes round-trip transportation by private vehicle from your hotel.

Discover the architectural treasures of historical Malbork and either Gdansk or Sopot on a full-day trip from Warsaw. Delve into the ancient town of Malbork and visit its famous medieval castle - one of the largest brick buildings in Europe. Then, you'll have the option to visit either Gdansk or Sopot: in Gdansk, admire the richly decorated Golden Gate and Dutch House, and hear of Artus Court's history. Or, marvel at the Crooked House in Sopot, also home to Europe's longest wooden peer and the rugged beauty of the Baltic Coast.

Visiting Krakow and Auschwitz by yourself is almost impossible if you don't rent a car. Avoid the hassle of driving yourself with this guided tour that includes round-trip transport from Lodz. Plus, your admission ticket to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum allows you to explore the former concentration camp at your own pace. Your guide also takes you on a tour of Krakow afterward.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine the easy way from Kraków on this organized tour. Don't worry about figuring out bus timetables or hiring expensive taxis to get to this popular natural and heritage wonder. Learn about the enormous salt cave, its history as a mine, and the amazing carved sculptures on a guided tour through two miles (3.5 kilometers) of tunnels.

Take advantage of Zakopane's close proximity to Krakow on an 8-hour day-trip to the winter capital of Poland. Depending on the interests of the group, your guide customizes your itinerary for maximum enjoyment. Enjoy the gorgeous scenery of the Tatra Mountains, shop for artisan souvenirs on Krupowki Street, replete with restaurants and shops, ride the cable car to the summit of Gubalowka Mountain, and learn about the indigenous Goral culture. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the subterranean mysteries of the Wieliczka Salt Mine and the historical highlights of Krakow on a full-day trip from Warsaw. Alongside your guide, you'll travel to the UNESCO-listed salt mines to explore an underground labyrinth of chambers. See artworks, monuments and the magnificent Chapel of St Kinga (Kaplica Św Kingi) - an underground church made entirely from salt - before returning to Krakow to tour the city's cultural treasures. Admire important landmarks such as Cloth Hall and Wawell Hill while learning of the Polish capital's rich history.

Immerse yourself in all things John Paul II, the beloved Polish pope-turned-saint, on this guided day trip from Krakow to Wadowice and Lagiewniki. Visit John Paul's hometown and marvel at the Way of the Cross in Kalwaria Zebrzydowsk.

Follow in the footsteps of Pope John Paul II on this 6-hour tour from Krakow. Visit the hometown of the former Pope at Wadowice, marvel at the UNESCO-listed monastery of Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, and see the Papal Window of the Archbishop's Palace in Krakow. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

A visit to the Nazi concentration camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau offers a haunting insight into the tragedies of Poland's WWII Nazi occupation. On this full-day tour from Krakow, travel from the city by private vehicle, then join an emotional tour of the museum, memorials, and camp buildings, visiting both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.

Tour the incredible Wieliczka salt mine, a mine that has been continuously in use since medieval times. Stroll the underground chambers, marveling at the many sculptures made of salt at this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.

Make the most of your trip to Poland by visiting some of its most beautiful scenery. You won't have to worry about arranging transport, as a hotel pickup and drop-off, transfers in a minivan, and a horse carriage ride is included. You'll save time researching the best viewpoints, as your guide will take you to Tatra National Park, and then to Morskie Oko Lake. 

Delve into the regal history of Gdansk on a walking tour of the Royal Route, once only accessible to powerful monarchs. Exploring with a guide means you won't have to worry about getting lost and that you'll receive insider information about top Gdansk attractions such as Gdansk Old Town, Neptune Fountain, and Long Market. Plus, exploring on foot provides a more intimate glimpse into the city.

It's easy to take a quick day trip to Wieliczka and Krakow from Lodz with this full-day tour, including lunch and round-trip transport. During the day, visit the Wieliczka Salt Mines, which was one of the oldest salt mines in operation up until 2007. Then continue on to Krakow, and see Town Hall Tower, St. Mary's Basilica, and Krakow Barbican.