Warmia and Masuria – the land of a thousand lakes, a unique water system in Europe and the world, lakes linked by rivers and streams, numerous monuments of a rich past, such as the world-famous St. Mary’s Church in Gdansk, Europe’s largest brick castle in Malbork, the impressive cathedral in Frombork, the Wolf’s Lair (Adolf Hitler’s wartime headquarters) in Gierłoż. The area not only offers a cultural experience, but also allows you to commune with unspoilt nature.
Day 1.Arrival in Gdansk
Day 2.Gdańsk – Malbork – Elbląg
Day 3. Elbląg – Vistula Lagoon – Frombork
Day 4. Frombork – Orneta – Lidzbark Warmiński
Day 5. Bartoszyce – Święta Lipka – Kętrzyn
Day 6 Kętrzyn – Gierłoż – Sztynort – Giżycko
Day 7 Giżycko
Day 8. Giżycko – boat cruise to Mikołajki – Krutyń
Day 9 Paddling tour on the Krutynia river
Day 10. Bus transfer to Warsaw – city tour and end of the trip
The 1000-year-old Hanseatic City of Gdańsk
You will individually travel to Gdańsk, and our tour guide will welcome you at the hotel. You will meet at 3:00 PM. Your vacation starts with a comprehensive tour of the beautifully restored Old Town of Gdańsk (approximately 3 hours long). You will conclude the evening with dinner at a restaurant by the Motława River. Then, an overnight stay in a hotel in Gdańsk.
The Mightiest Medieval Fortress in Europe
After breakfast, you will take a train ride to Malbork, where you will visit the largest medieval fortress in Europe, the Teutonic Knights’ Castle. In the afternoon, you will embark on your first bike ride (an easy route for warming up, with beautiful scenery) followed by a short bus transfer to Elbląg. The dinner will be in the hotel restaurant, featuring excellent Polish cuisine. Then, an overnight stay in a hotel in Elbląg.
Where Ships Travel Over Mountains, and the Vistula Lagoon and Frombork
In the morning, you will enjoy a boat trip on the Oberland Canal (about 3 hours long) from Jelonki to Buczyniec, providing unforgettable impressions. Next, you will embark on a delightful bike ride to Frombork, known as Frauenburg, the city of Nicolaus Copernicus. Here, you have the option to visit the famous cathedral. Along the route, you will have a view of the Vistula Lagoon. Then, dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Frombork.
Following in the Footsteps of Mikołaj Kopernik/Nicolaus Copernicus and Bike Ride on the Former Railway Track
Before leaving Frombork, you will visit the most beautiful work of ecclesiastical architecture, the Frauenburg Cathedral. In the northwest tower of the cathedral, Nicolaus Copernicus lived and worked for thirty years, with shorter breaks. Around noon, you will take a bus transfer to Orneta. You will reach Lidzbark Warmiński/Heilsberg by bike, where you can optionally visit the castle of the Prince-Bishops of Warmia. Then, dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Lidzbark Warmiński.
Clattering Storks and an Organ Concert in Masuria
The bike and bus tour takes us to Kętrzyn/Rastenburg. You will start biking from Lidzbark Warmiński. Along the way, the Masurian silence is only interrupted by clattering storks. On the way to our destination, you will reach Święta Lipka/Heilige Linde by bus. Here, you will visit the famous 17th-century pilgrimage church and enjoy a brief organ concert—a beautiful experience you will savor. Then, dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Kętrzyn.
En Route to Giżycko/Lötzen
In the morning, you will take a short bus transfer to the “Wolf’s Lair”, the former Hitler’s headquarters, which you will explore with a knowledgeable guide. Then, you will embark on a bike ride through Sztynort/Steinort to Giżycko/Lötzen. Then, dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Giżycko.
The Summer Capital of Masuria
On this day, you can enjoy a scenic bike ride around numerous lakes (about 50 km long route) or spend the day as you wish. Dinner and overnight stay same as on Day 6.
Nikolaiken – The Venice of the North
After breakfast, you will embark on a boat trip through the most beautiful Masurian lakes, connected by canals, to Mikołajki/Nikolaiken, often called the Venice of the North. After exploring the town and a leisurely stroll, you will bike through the Mazurski Park Krajobrazowy/Masurian Landscape Park to Krutyń/Kruttinnen. Then, dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse in Krutyń.
Paddling on the Krutynia River
The day’s program includes a bike ride through beautiful nature reserves around Krutyń/Kruttinnen and an unforgettable experience on the water—a kayaking trip on the Krutynia River. There are many picturesque paddling routes on the Krutynia River, and the calm river is only up to 90 cm deep, requiring no special skills. In the evening, you will enjoy a memorable farewell dinner by the campfire. Overnight stay as on Day 8.
Immediately after breakfast, you will travel by bus to Warsaw, where you will explore the Old Town. The tour concludes at Warsaw Central Station at approximately 4:00 PM. Then, individual journey home.
1 Person in double room, all services: 2200 Euro*
Single room surcharge: 330 Euro
Optional Electric Bike on request:
Eco-bike or similar: 220 Euro
The transport of your own bicycle during the tour is free of charge on the NT bicycle trailer.
*Due to the continuous increase in fuel prices, we reserve the right to charge these in the future.
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