Poland Tours & Vacations
Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Vacations
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Overview
Located in Central Europe, Poland has a rich, fascinating and sometimes traumatic history.
In its former royal capital Krakow, you can find one of Europe's most beautiful squares, as well as a wealth of Romanesque, Renaissance, art nouveau and baroque architecture. Further south, the extraordinary salt mine at Wielickza consists of labyrinthine tunnels and passageways filled with chapels, chandeliers and statues that offer up a fascinating insight into the creativity and cultural ...
Located in Central Europe, Poland has a rich, fascinating and sometimes traumatic history.
In its former royal capital Krakow, you can find one of Europe's most beautiful squares, as well as a wealth of Romanesque, Renaissance, art nouveau and baroque architecture. Further south, the extraordinary salt mine at Wielickza consists of labyrinthine tunnels and passageways filled with chapels, chandeliers and statues that offer up a fascinating insight into the creativity and cultural traditions of the miners that once worked there.
Poland is also a great country for outdoor pursuits, with its scenery encompassing forests, mountains, lakes, rivers and beaches, not least the beautiful Tatra range of the Carpathian Mountains.
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Group tours
Travel to Poland with like-minded people on one of our small group tours (usually max size 12), featuring knowledgeable local guides and an expert tour leader.
HIGHLIGHTS OF POLAND
BEST EXPERIENCES
Wander through historical Kraków
Kraków’s historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that can lay claim to Europe’s largest market square. Explore the old city and the medieval setting of Kazimierz with its ancient synagogues.
Sample some of Europe's most delicious cuisine
If you're looking for comfort food look no further! The hearty Polish dishes are often packed with meat, vegetables and dairy, and although they may not look great they are filled with flavour, from schnitzel and cabbage stews, to polish doughnuts and pirogi (dumplings).
Explore a spectacular salt mine
The UNESCO salt mine at Wielickza is definitely worth a visit. The impressive site which dates back to the 13th century is a labyrinth of tunnels and passageways, all filled with chapels, chandeliers and statues.
Bobrka Oil Museum
Who knew that Poland is home to the world's oldest operating oil well? Explore this still active oil field set in the forest and its collection of 19th century equipment.
Bieszczady Mountains
Poland's wildest mountains are rich with wildlife, deep forests and traditional villages. Various trails for hiking, cycling and horse riding enable visitors to admire the mountain peaks and picturesque meadows.
Historic Waterfront
Take a walk along Gdansk's historic waterfront which has been an active dock since the 14th century and teemed with ships for centuries. Enjoy the architecture, cafés and shops as well as spotting boats and residents out fishing.
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WHEN TO GO
LGBTQIA+ Guidance
When planning to travel as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, there may be additional things you wish to consider doing, such as:
- Speaking to one of our travel experts for information about travelling in your chosen destination and local attitudes towards members of the LGBTQIA+ community
- Checking the Human Dignity Trust map which highlights regions and countries which are potentially dangerous to LGBTQIA+ people, or Equaldex, which tracks the progress of LGBTQIA+ rights around the world.
- Checking the ‘Local laws and customs’ section of your country's official foreign travel advice page
- Looking for any updates for your desired destination on the Human Rights Watch LGBTQIA+ rights page
- Buying a recommended guidebook, as many include an LGBTQIA+ section and advice for LGBTQIA+ travellers
USEFUL INFORMATION
Health and Vaccinations
There are no mandatory immunisations for travellers to Poland though you should be up to date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and may consider boosters for Diphtheria and Hepatitis A. Please note we are not medical professionals and so we highly recommend you seek advice from your local GP or travel centre as to the correct immunisations and preventative treatments.
Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE) is present in all forested areas of Poland and travellers visiting these areas are at risk, especially through taking part in outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. Peak transmission season is typically between March and November.
A TBE vaccination is now available in the UK. Two separate injections are required at least two months prior to travel and so please plan ahead to leave time for both. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tick-borne-encephalitis/
Currency
In Poland the official unit of currency is the Polish zloty.
To check out the latest exchange rate for the places that you are visiting you can go to www.oanda.com.
Cultural Sensitivity
On our tours you will frequently interact with local people, each with their own distinct customs and traditions. We therefore ask you to be considerate and to treat them with respect. Your tour-leaders and guides will always be able to advise you accordingly.
In the churches and monasteries please dress respectfully. This may mean long trousers for men and skirts for women. Ladies should also cover their shoulders.
Language & Religion
In Poland, the official language is Polish, a Slavic language which holds strong similarities with other Slavic languages such as Belorussian, Serbian, Russian and Ukrainian.
Although there is no official religion in Poland which stands as a secular country, approximately 87% of the population are Roman Catholic.
Time
Poland is 1 hour ahead of GMT.
A useful website to check the time zone differences is www.worldtimezone.com
Travelling Solo In Poland
All of our small group tours are designed to cater for solo travellers: the number of solo travellers will vary from tour to tour, but usually over half will be travelling alone. Get all of the excitement of discovering new places combined with the security of travelling with an organised group, with like minded people.