Poland Itinerary

I recommend the scintillating Siem Reap as the first stop on your 10 day Cambodia itinerary. Situated towards the north of the country, you can fly directly into the city.

For a slice of serenity and scenery, consider taking a tram down to Łazienki Park. This huge park is great for a romantic picnic or casual stroll, and Łazienki Palace is quite the stunning spot. Here, it certainly feels like you’ve left Warsaw behind.

Zakopane: At the foot of the Tatra Mountains that border Slovakia, Zakopane is a retreat perfect for outdoor activities. While visiting in the winter will mean skiing and snowboarding, a trip in the summer leads to mountain hikes. Either way, you can expect some amazing views after taking the cable car up Gubałówka mountain to overlook the town below.

Ghost Stories Tour: Either way you choose to spend your day, why not change things up with something a little spooky? Most nights of the week you can take a walking tour that takes you into Kraków’s macabre side. Wait for ghosts to appear and learn about local urban legends. A fun scare to shake off the heavier moments of the day.

Dig into a hearty Polish meal at the traditional Pod Wawelem Kompania Kuflowa opposite Wawel Castle or head to the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz. You won’t have trouble finding places to drink and party either.

And finally, we reach the darling of Poland, the exquisite city of Kraków. It’s rare to hear a bad thing said about this delightful, historic city. Unscathed physically through WWII, Kraków is an authentic, yet often troubled slice of history.

A walking tour is a great way to get up to speed on the history of Wrocław and learn more about the sites you visited the day before. The tour will also take you through other pockets of the city centre, like the grand old buildings of the city’s university and the local delights of the Fair Market.

Say farewell to the north with a considerable car or train ride down to the elegant city of Wrocław. Actually pronounced “Vroczwav”, the city’s name is just one of many challenges visitors have with the Polish language. Regardless, Wrocław is home to some beautiful and pleasantly kitsch attractions.

Today is a chance to shape your Poland itinerary by what interests you the most. There’s definitely more to see in Gdańsk but northern Poland has plenty of other compelling sights as well. Any of the following would be a welcome addition to your Poland trip, but one of the following may jump out at you more than the others:

Up by the Baltic coast lies the wonderful city of Gdańsk. Unlike many European destinations, the most interesting part of this city isn’t its oldest district. Instead, visitors flock to the heavily reconstructed city centre that had to be rebuilt after WWII. Still, you’d never know by looking at it.