Christmas Markets in Poland
30 November - 10 December 2027
11 Days | 10 Nights | Prices Vary
Welcome to Warsaw
30 Nov - 01 Dec 2027
Day 1 - Arrive in Warsaw
Welcome to Warsaw, the Polish capital, known for its rebuilt Old Town, grand squares, and rich musical heritage. It's the perfect starting point for exploring the Christmas markets in Poland — during the festive season, illuminated street displays fill the city with lights, music, and the scent of spiced treats. After settling into your hotel, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers, then head out together for your first dinner in the city.
Dinner included
Day 2 - Christmas in Warsaw
Start the day with a sightseeing tour led by a Local Specialist, taking in the restored Old Town, the Palace of Culture and Science, the Chopin Memorial, and the Ghetto Heroes Monument. Later, visit the Christmas markets in the Old Town Square, where stalls, decorations, and a seasonal light display fill the historic center. This evening, you can join an Optional Experience to enjoy a live Chopin recital — a chance to hear Poland's most famous composer performed in the city he once called home.
Breakfast included
Coastal Gdańsk
02-03 Dec 2027
Day 3 - Onward to Gdańsk
Travel north through farmland and small villages to the historic port city of Gdańsk. Along the way, stop at a small organic farm for a Be My Guest experience with your host, Marcin, who shares his cider and a seasonal lunch made with local ingredients. Continue to the Baltic coast and arrive in Gdańsk, then walk the Christmas markets along the Royal Route on the Long Market, browsing local crafts and tasting winter treats.
Breakfast & Lunch included
Day 4 - Christmas in Gdańsk
Explore Gdańsk with a Local Specialist — its colorful facades, shipyard stories, and the European Solidarity Center's look at the Solidarity movement and modern Polish history. In the afternoon, opt for an excursion to Malbork Castle, one of the world's largest brick castles and a former stronghold of the Teutonic Knights, or stay in the city to visit a museum, browse amber shops, or find a café near the Christmas lights. Cap the evening with an optional dinner featuring local dishes and Gdańsk's brewing traditions.
Breakfast included
Toruń & Poznań
04-05 Dec 2027
Day 5 - Onto to Toruń & Poznań
Stop in Toruń, a UNESCO-listed medieval city on the Vistula founded by the Teutonic Knights and known for its Gothic brick architecture. A Local Specialist leads a walk through the Old Town, passing the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus and former merchants' houses. Visit the Christmas markets to try Toruń's famous gingerbread, then continue through Greater Poland to Poznań, with its colorful Old Town and Renaissance town hall, where you'll spend the evening.
Breakfast & Dinner included
Day 6 - Christmas in Poznań
Visit Poznań's cathedral with a Local Specialist — the oldest in Poland and burial place of the country's first rulers. Continue with a walking tour around the Stary Rynek, where historic facades frame the Christmas market. Hear the legend of Poznań's famous goats and spot their symbols around the square. Afterwards, enjoy free time to browse the stalls, visit a museum, warm up with a hot drink, or try a St. Martin's croissant from a local bakery.
Breakfast included
Silesia & Wroclaw
06-07 Dec 2027
Day 7 - Lower Silesia & Wroclaw
A Local Specialist leads a sightseeing tour of Wrocław, taking in the main Market Square, the Gothic Old Town Hall, and the neighboring Salt Square. Then visit the city's oldest confectionery for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, where you'll learn how traditional doughnuts are made and how this local shop keeps Wrocław's sweet-making traditions alive. Later, head to the Christmas market to browse the stalls and look out for Bolesławiec pottery. This afternoon, you may join an Optional Experience to discover more of Wrocław's treasures, including the Racławice Panorama.
Breakfast & Dinner included
Day 8 - Christmas in Wroclaw
A full free day to explore Wrocław at your own pace. Return to the Christmas market for last-minute gifts, hunt for the city's famous dwarf statues, visit a museum, or warm up in a local café. You can also join an Optional Experience to Książ Castle and the UNESCO-listed Świdnica Church of Peace.
Breakfast included
Auschwitz & Kraków
08-09 Dec 2027
Day 9 - Auschwitz Memorial
Travel to the Auschwitz Memorial and Museum for a guided visit of the former concentration and extermination camp, preserved as a memorial to those imprisoned and killed during the Holocaust. Afterwards, continue to Kraków, the former royal capital. This evening, you may join an Optional Experience for a farmhouse-style dinner with traditional food, live music, and polka dancing.
Breakfast included
Day 10 - Christmas in Kraków
Begin the day with an Optional Experience to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, exploring its underground chapels and carved salt chambers. Later, a Local Specialist leads a tour of Kraków, visiting the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill. Continue on foot through the Old Town to see Kraków's szopki nativity scenes, the Cloth Hall, and St. Mary's Church. Then it's time for the Kraków Christmas market in the Main Market Square — one of the most iconic in all of Poland and your final chance to pick up gifts and souvenirs. This evening, share a farewell dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travelers and raise a glass to your journey through the Christmas markets in Poland.
Breakfast & Dinner included
Farewell
10 Dec 2027
Day 11 - Farewell in Kraków
Bid farewell to Kraków, your Travel Director, and fellow travelers after your festive journey through Poland's Christmas markets.
Breakfast included
Know Before You Go!
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Accommodations for 10 nights, a Travel Director with you the entire trip, Local Specialists in each city, all sightseeing listed in the itinerary, daily breakfast, select lunches and dinners, and porterage for one suitcase at each hotel.
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Airfare, travel insurance, optional experiences, beverages, and personal expenses. Travel insurance is highly recommended — reach out and I can help you find the right coverage.
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Pricing depends on your room preference and travel details — get in touch, and I'll walk you through everything. A $200 non-refundable deposit per person holds your spot, with final payment due 90 days before departure.
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You won't need a visa, but by late 2027 you will need an approved ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) before departure. It's a quick online application, not a visa. You'll also need a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity from your return date. Don't worry about navigating this on your own — reach out and I'll walk you through exactly what you need.
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Absolutely. Group tours are one of the best ways to travel solo — you'll have built-in company without having to plan a thing. Single rooms are available for an additional supplement — just ask, and I'll get you the details.
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It's one of the most beloved Christmas markets in all of Europe. Set in the Main Market Square with the Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Church as a backdrop, it's the perfect way to close out the trip — and it's built right into the itinerary on Day 10.
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Optional experiences are available at additional cost throughout the trip — things like a Chopin recital in Warsaw, a visit to Malbork Castle, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and local dinners. You can book them through your Travel Director during the trip.
Initial Deposit $200 per person
$2,795 per person (twin share)
Single supplement pricing available upon request