About the trip
Duration:
X days and X nights
Date:
Fri 1 October 2027 - Mon 11 October 2027
Destination:
Kraków, Wrocław & Zakopane, Poland
Embark on an unforgettable grand European journey exploring Poland’s rich history, unspoilt landscapes, and iconic sights! Centred around a four-night stay in the historic, medieval city of Kraków, this captivating autumn tour takes in the colourful architecture of Wrocław, the poignant heritage of Auschwitz and Kraków’s Jewish Quarter, and the breathtaking alpine scenery of Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains.
Snapshot Itinerary:
- Day 1: Journey via Eurotunnel or ferry through France, arriving at the 4-star voco Ghent Hotel in Belgium for dinner.
- Day 2: Travel into Germany for an overnight stay and evening meal at the 4-star Courtyard by Marriott Magdeburg.
- Day 3: Cross into Poland and head to charming Wrocław, checking into the riverside 4-star Hotel HP Park Plaza.
- Day 4: Enjoy a scenic drive to Kraków and settle into the centrally located 3-star Hotel Wyspiański.
- Day 5: Take a guided morning tour of Kraków’s medieval Old Town, followed by an afternoon at leisure.
- Day 6: Embark on a poignant, guided educational excursion to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.
- Day 7: Journey south to Zakopane, Poland’s premier mountain resort, for breathtaking alpine scenery and local markets.
- Day 8: Say farewell to Poland and travel to elegant Dresden, Germany, checking into the 4-star Ramada by Wyndham.
- Day 9: Continue westward across Germany and return for an overnight stay at the 4-star voco Ghent Hotel in Belgium.
- Day 10: Enjoy a relaxing day at leisure to explore Ghent’s historic heart, stroll the canals, or unwind at the hotel.
- Day 11: Travel back to Calais or Dunkirk for the return crossing, arriving home in the evening.
What’s Included:
- Return short Channel crossings & executive coach travel throughout.
- 10 nights half-board accommodation across Belgium, Germany, and Poland (Daily buffet breakfasts and 3-course evening dinners).
- Morning guided walking tour of Kraków city centre.
- Guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum.
- Full-day excursion to Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains via the wooden village of Chochołów.
Itinerary subject to change and T&Cs.
Europe, Holidays
Book your tickets
Pickups and Times
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Rothwell (N)
The Maltings bus stop | 08:20 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 08:30 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:45 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 09:00 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 09:15 |
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 09:30 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Rothwell (N)
The Maltings bus stop | 07:50 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 08:00 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:15 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 08:30 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:45 |
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 08:00 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:15 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 08:30 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:45 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 09:00 |
Rothwell (S)
High St bus stop by the memorial | 09:10 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 08:30 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:45 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 09:00 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 09:15 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 09:30 |
Rothwell (S)
High St bus stop by the memorial | 09:40 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
TBC | TBC |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 08:00 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:10 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:20 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:35 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:50 |
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 08:30 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:40 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:50 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 09:05 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 09:20 |
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 09:30 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 08:00 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:10 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:25 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:40 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:50 |
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 08:30 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:40 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:55 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 09:10 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 09:20 |
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 09:30 |
Pickups
Pickup times will be confirmed prior to trip.
Leicestershire |
|---|
Rothwell
The Maltings bus stop |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop |
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop |
Leicester City Centre
St. Margaret’s Bus Station |
Northamptonshire |
|---|
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club |
Wellingborough
Castle Way |
Accommodation
Hotel Wyspiański, Kraków & En-Route Partner Hotels
Dinner, bed and breakfast
To make your journey as comfortable as possible, we’ve selected fantastic 3- and 4-star hotels along the route, featuring welcoming restaurants, comfortable lounges, and hearty hot and cold buffet breakfasts to set you up for each day:
- Hotel Wyspiański, Kraków (4 Nights – Main Stay, 3★): Situated just 500 yards from the historic Market Square! Features modern rooms with walk-in showers, a fitness room, bar with an outdoor evening space, and delicious 3-course set or buffet dinners.
- voco Ghent Hotel, Belgium (2 Nights Total, 4★): A stylish edge-of-city stay near Ghent featuring bright rooms, a health centre, bar, and a delicious 3-course dinner buffet.
- Courtyard by Marriott Magdeburg, Germany (1 Night, 4★): Peaceful hotel surrounded by meadows with modern air-conditioned rooms, sauna, terrace, and 3-course set dinner.
- Hotel HP Park Plaza, Wrocław (1 Night, 4★): Riverside hotel just a short stroll from Wrocław’s oldest quarter, featuring air-conditioned rooms, river-view restaurant, and 3-course set dinner.
- Ramada by Wyndham Dresden, Germany (1 Night, 4★): Relaxing hotel set in a quiet district of Dresden with well-appointed rooms, terrace, wellness area with whirlpool baths and sauna, and dinner buffet.
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