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Poland in first class From Krakow to Warsaw by train
Poland - Krakow - Wroclaw - Poznan - Gdansk - Warsaw
100% customisable travel idea
Poland - Krakow - Wroclaw - Poznan - Gdansk - Warsaw
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Private transfer and stay for two nights in a historic building. The restoration and hotel adaptation have perfectly respected the spirit of the place. It is a beautiful hotel that you will be happy to return to at the end of the day. The interior is elegantly classic, with a modern touch that gives it a punch. The colours are intense but not aggressive. This creates a stimulating yet calming atmosphere. It makes a thoroughly pleasant impression. As does the Chesterfield club room. The rooms are very well equipped and comfortable. Nothing is lacking. You feel right at home. The breakfast is particularly well prepared, providing pleasure, energy and clarity of mind. Whisky is the bar's speciality.
Reserved for you - A table in one of our favourite restaurants. Here, Polish cuisine is given a modern twist, while remaining true to its roots, from bigos to burgers, pierogi, kaczka po staropolsku, barszcz, kotlet szabowy, etc.
On your itinerary - Krakow old town on an electric bicycle. The bike is well suited to Krakow. You pedal, but without effort. Just the pleasure of riding freely, accompanied by a private guide. You start in Rynek Glowny, the large square where the majestic Cloth Hall stands, which has developed alongside the city since the 14th century. Above it is the belfry of the old town hall, from the same period. Next comes the royal residence of Wawel. This composite castle is a fitting symbol of the Polish nation. Afterwards, it's on to Kazimierz, the old Jewish quarter (not to be confused with the ghetto created by the Germans during the war, which is a little further south, on the other bank of the Vistula, in Podgorze). The area was neglected during the socialist period but has now been rehabilitated and, while it is an important place of remembrance, it is also a popular arty and festive spot.
Optional - Concert by the Cracow Chamber Orchestra of St Maurice.
Private transfer to the station. Train to Wroclaw. Another transfer and stay for two nights in a prestigious establishment built at the end of the 19th century in an ornate Beaux-Arts style. There is decorum but no reconstruction as the best way to maintain a high standard is to adapt to the times. The interior is in keeping with the spirit of the architecture, so it is entirely contemporary. The large windows opening up throughout are a distinctive feature, and do so with stylistic acuity. The rooms are immaculate. Both restaurants offer professional and inspired cuisine. The large swimming pool is one of the spa's amenities. And the rooftop terrace invites you to enjoy delightful moments in the balmy atmosphere of the late afternoon.
Reserved for you - A table in one of our favourite restaurants. Here you will discover how Polish cuisine has broken free from folklore to create inspired dishes, without compromising on national ingredients or cookbooks.
Wroclaw is known as Breslau to the Germans and it has been a true economic and cultural powerhouse that capitalised on the wealth of Silesia. Its architectural heritage bears witness to this. For example, you have the Gothic-Renaissance town hall, the Jesuit Church of the Holy Name of Jesus with its trompe-l'oeil and theatricality, and the covered market, which was built between 1906 and 1908 and whose concrete framework was innovative at the time. However, the city is not just a tribute to the past. Today, it showcases its dynamism in many areas. The krasnale are bronze dwarfs that you will encounter everywhere, and they are the city's very friendly ambassadors. They can be an amusing guide for an in-depth visit. They originated in a caustic and creative anti-communist movement of the 1980s, which was known as Alternative Orange, or Pomaranczowa Alternatywa.
Optional - Private tour of Wroclaw, the Polish Venice.
Private transfer to the station. Train to Poznan. Another transfer. Overnight stay in the city centre. Your hotel is modern, functional and designed in a sixties style. The rooms are equipped with everything you could possibly need and promise and deliver a comfortable stay. The restaurant serves contemporary Polish cuisine, with just enough international classics to satisfy all appetites.
The city's turbulent history can be glimpsed in the contrasts of its architecture. The powers that be always leave a distinctive mark on the landscape. The muscular neo-Romanesque style of the imperial castle can be explained by the political ambitions of Wilhelm II. In the old market square, the Mannerism of the town hall has something to say about the Polish Renaissance. And the Art Nouveau style of the Jezice district speaks plainly of freedom and artistic voluptuousness.
Private transfer to the station. Train to Gdansk. Another transfer and stay for two nights in the historic centre. The origins of the house date back to the 15th century, as evidenced by its brick façade. However, this does not mean that the interior design is medieval in style. There are still a few touches of brick and wood, but the overall effect is bright and very up-to-date. The rooms are ingenious and comfortable. You feel very much at home here and in tune with the city. No doubt in homage to the spirit of openness that has long characterised this port city, the in-house bar-restaurant has a Mexican influence. There's more to life than vodka, there's also mezcal.
Reserved for you - A table in one of our favourite restaurants, featured in the Red Guide. The dining room is minimalist and comfortable, so it’s right on trend. The cuisine is deconstructed just enough, colourful and flavourful, so it provides a significantly more contemporary image of Polish cuisine.
Hanseatic merchant, Danzig corridor, shipyards, workers' uprising, Gdansk is serious business. Of course. However, although it may not spring to mind immediately, Gdansk is also a very friendly, light-hearted and creative city. It's a pleasure to stroll along the quays, stop off at a small organic café, push open the door of a gallery where the tradition of Polish graphic design is not forgotten, or visit a fashion boutique where you can see that elegancja is not just an empty word. The old façades add to the charm. And the city has buildings of great heritage value.
On your itinerary - However, as Gdansk is indeed a serious matter, you will also be given a ticket to the European Solidarity Centre, which documents the history of Solidarnosc and civil resistance to communism in a remarkable building (FORT Architects).
Optional - Private tour of Gdansk, the pearl of the Baltic.
Private transfer to the station. Train to Warsaw. Another transfer and stay for two nights on the left bank of the Vistula River, opposite the Palace of Culture. Your hotel opened its doors in 1913 and has made it through the century without serious damage, which is an astonishing feat in Warsaw. Today, in order to remain true to itself, it continues to adapt its services to the demands of the times. The rooms are spacious, with superior amenities and a relaxing, classic atmosphere. The restaurant serves traditional Polish cuisine, using carefully selected ingredients and world-class techniques. Under the glass roof of the lobby, the bar fulfils its role as a luxury outpost to everyone's satisfaction. The spa is perfectly adequate without offering a multitude of unnecessary services.
Optional - Your tickets to Malbork Castle.
Already planned - Warsaw like a local. Your guide knows Warsaw inside out. There is nothing standard about this encounter as you can chat about your interests, your desires and your guidebook notes. Are you tempted by the palaces along the Royal Road? Ready to lose yourself in the baroque gardens of Lazienki Park? Intrigued by the Fotoplastikon? Curious about developments on the death metal scene? And what about Polish fashion? Let’s go! You’ll learn so much along the way. If it's tea, vodka or a plate of pierogi you're after, no problem either. Your friend opens up the city for you.
Reserved for you - A table at one of our favourite restaurants. You finish with a restaurant that offers Warsaw residents a taste of Italy and the Mediterranean. Because aspiring to the south is part of being fully Polish.
Private transfer to the airport. Return flight.
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