8 days tour

Gdańsk & Masuria Highlights

Gdańsk & Masuria Highlights

This tour includes:

Guide

Small group with max. 16 guests guaranteed from 4 guests German-speaking, local tour guide and additional local guest guides at the Wolf’s Lair and in Marienburg .

Transport

Organ concert in the pilgrimage church Heiligelinde Transportation in air conditioned vehicles

Accommodation

Transfer from Gdansk airport to the hotel and back, waiting time at the airport possible. Other transfers on request. 7 nights in double room (DZ) with bath or shower/WC

Others

entrance fees authentic encounters with local food in traditional inns and other places use of different means of transportation on waterways

Meals

daily breakfast, 4x dinner

Flights

Outbound flight : Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) - Rebiechowo Airport (GDN) Return flight : Rebiechowo Airport (GDN) - Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) Flight (Economy) to Gdansk (GDN) and return, subject to availability. Flight surcharge may apply. Please note: Due to fluctuating flight prices, prices may vary. Direct flights cannot be guaranteed. Please also note that international flights may take place overnight on day ’0’ - from your preferred airport. Our team will be happy to provide you with a final offer.

Not included:

Insurance

Others

Keine Versicherungen im Reisepreis enthalten. Wir empfehlen den Abschluss einer Reiserücktrittskosten-Versicherung. Trinkgelder und persönliche Ausgaben

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Itinerary of your trip Gdańsk & Masuria Highlights

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Gdansk!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Gdansk!

      You will fly to Gdansk. You will be met at the airport and escorted to the hotel. In the evening you will meet your fellow travelers and the tour guide at an information session. To start your trip, toast your time together with the famous Gdansk "Goldwasser", a spiced liqueur with small gold leaf plates (included). 3 nights in Gdansk.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Hela Peninsula
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Hela Peninsula

      After breakfast, take a water streetcar from Gdansk to the Baltic peninsula of Hela (from September, trips to Hela are by bus). Visit the pretty town of Hela (Hel) and let your guide show you around the town with its numerous old fishermen’s cottages and half-timbered houses. In the local Museum of Fishing, located in a former Gothic brick church, you will learn exciting facts about the life and craft of Baltic fishermen. Afterwards, head to the fokarium. The WWF breeding station for the grey seals native to the Baltic Sea is entirely dedicated to preserving the local population of these large marine predators. (F)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Old Hanseatic City Of Gdansk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Old Hanseatic City Of Gdansk

      Today your tour guide will take you through the history and culture of one of the oldest cities in Poland. Experience, among other things, the imposing Langgasser Gate, the old town hall and St. Mary’s Church, the largest church in Poland. During your sightseeing tour you will also visit an amber gallery and experience how raw amber is finely handcrafted into a small work of art by grinding and polishing. In the afternoon you have time to discover the impressive Hanseatic city individually. Your tour guide will of course have some tips on how to spend your free time. (F)

  • Day 4 Day 4: History And Hanseatic Tradition
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: History And Hanseatic Tradition

      Today you will leave Gdansk and head east. You will be fascinated by Frauenburg (Frombork), where you will gain insight into the history of the city and visit the mighty cathedral. Afterwards you will visit the former Hanseatic city of Elblag, once the second most important port in East Prussia. In the afternoon it’s "ship ahoy"! You will board a canal boat and explore the Oberländer Canal, built in 1860, the longest inland waterway in Europe. Enjoy the panoramic trip and let your eyes roam through the natural paradise, which is home to many species of animals. The canal overcomes a height difference of about 99 meters along its entire route and connects various towns and lakes. In the evening you will reach your hotel in Liebemühl (Milomlyn), where you will spend the following night. (B/A)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Idyllic Masuria
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Idyllic Masuria

      Discover the cultural highlights between the countless, blue shimmering lakes. Your way leads you first to the baroque pilgrimage church Heiligelinde (Swieta Lipka). There you will learn all about the history of the place and its beautiful church and can listen to a melodious organ concert. Near Rastenburg (Ketrzyn), the Wolf’s Lair Memorial commemorates the resistance of Officer Stauffenberg during World War II. After a morning steeped in history, spend lunch in Lötzen (Gizycko) at the charming little harbor. In the afternoon we recommend a relaxing boat trip in the unique landscape (optional, bookable on site, approx. 16 € p.p.). Unwind and enjoy the heavenly tranquility along the charming waterways. 2 nights in Masuria. (B/A)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Land Of 1000 Lakes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Land Of 1000 Lakes

      Today a mixture of culture and nature awaits you. During a city tour, the town of Nikolaiken (Mikolajki) will enchant you with its maritime charm. You can take a rest in the inn "Oberza pod Psem". There, the owners of the house invite you to a little chat over coffee and homemade cake. The two passionate innkeepers also run a small local museum out of their love for art and nature, which you can visit afterwards. Afterwards you go on a relaxing hike through the untouched nature of the Johannisburg Heath, one of the largest closed forest areas in the whole of Poland (easy, 8 km, walking time: approx. 2 hours, +/-50 meters altitude difference). Enjoy the view over reflecting water surfaces between lush vegetation and look out for the many animals living there. With a little luck, you may see storks, wild horses or even lynx and moose. Afterwards you will drive to Eckertsdorf (Wojnowo), where you will visit a monastery of the Orthodox Old Believers. With a little luck, you will have the opportunity to talk to one of the nuns living there. A punt boat ride through the idyllic Krutynia River will complete the day. (B/A)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Crusader Castle Marienburg (Unesco World Heritage Site)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Crusader Castle Marienburg (Unesco World Heritage Site)

      On your last day of travel in Poland, you will drive back towards Gdansk. On the way, you will stop at one of the largest Gothic brick buildings of the Middle Ages: Marienburg (Malbork), one of the most powerful castle complexes of the Teutonic Knights in Europe. Since December 7, 1997, the entire Mariánské Lázn? with the architecturally very different areas of the outer castle, middle castle and upper castle has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After this short journey through time, you will end your impressive week in northern Poland at the farewell dinner in the Old Town of Gdansk. 1 night in Gdansk. (B/A)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Do Widzenia Polska!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Do Widzenia Polska!

      Goodbye, Poland! Transfer from the hotel to Gdansk airport and return flight to Germany. (F)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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