Discover Poland

We meet at our Departure Office at St Pancras and take the Eurostar to Brussels, continuing by rail to Berlin for two nights. On Day 2 we embark on a guided tour of the once-divided city. We visit Brandenburg Gate - a symbol of unity in Germany - and the parliament building, the Reichstag. The rest of your day is free in Berlin, which despite its turbulent history, has evolved into a vibrant metropolis. While away the hours in a gallery, stroll through one of the city's parks, or find a beer garden to relax in.

• Day 1 - Eurostar Meal, Dinner
• Day 2 - Breakfast

We leave Berlin, continuing through Poznan to Wroclaw. On Day 4 we enjoy a boat trip on the River Odra, seeing the colourful buildings and Gothic spires of Wroclaw from a unique perspective. In the afternoon, we take a walking tour of the city, discovering its ancient cobbled streets, sprawling canals, beautiful bridges, and historic Old Town. We see the oldest part of the city, Ostrow Tumski Island, with its stunning cathedral. Across the river is the university, where we visit the striking Aula Leopoldina ceremonial hall with its Baroque Rococo decoration and painted ceilings. We also see the Market Square, home to the City Hall and some impressive burgher houses, which housed the most wealthy citizens of medieval Wroclaw.

• Day 3 - Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 4 - Breakfast

We travel by train to Krakow, where we stay for four nights. The city is filled with beauty, much of it original as Krakow survived World War II largely unscathed. The cobbled streets of the Old Town are packed with treasures, many of which we see on our walking tour. We see Wawel Hill, home to the castle where Polish kings lived, and the cathedral where they are buried, as well as pretty St Mary's Church.

Day 6 is free in Krakow. At the heart of the city is the largest fully-intact medieval square in Europe, where an array of cafés and restaurants can be found. This is the perfect chance to sample authentic cuisine, such as pierogi. These delicious dumplings are a Polish staple, and are commonly filled with cheese, potato and onions.

• Day 5 - Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 6 - Breakfast

This morning we board a coach to Oswiecim, the Polish town the Germans called Auschwitz. We take a moving tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum; Nazi Germany's infamous concentration camp that has been preserved as a permanent memorial and poignant reminder of the crimes against humanity perpetrated here. We visit the original camp 'Auschwitz I', where prisoners would enter under the chilling 'Arbeit Macht Frei' sign, and 'Auschwitz II: Birkenau', the larger camp where the original railway and platform remain. Alternatively, you could spend the day exploring Krakow.

• Breakfast

We leave Krakow by coach and head to the Salt Mines of Wieliczka, the oldest operational mines in Europe and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. We take a guided tour of the intricately carved underground chambers, including a magnificent cathedral and impressive statues. Everything we see within the mine is the handiwork of the original salt miners. This evening we take a walk through Krakow's Jewish District, where we stop to dine at a local Jewish restaurant.

• Breakfast, Dinner

We travel to Warsaw for a three night stay, a city of imposing Stalinesque architecture, wide avenues, and expansive parks. We enjoy a sightseeing tour on Day 10, seeing the historic market square, St John's Cathedral, and Castle Square, which sits in front of the red-brick Royal Castle.

Day 11 is free in Warsaw. You may wish to take a stroll through Łazienki Park, one of the most beautiful green spots in the city. Or visit the Muzeum Fryderyka Chopina, which provides visitors with a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse at the life and works of one of Europe's most famous composers, Frédéric Chopin.

• Day 9 - Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 10 - Breakfast
• Day 11 - Breakfast

We rail to Hanover, where we enjoy a farewell meal at our hotel. On Day 13, we travel to Brussels for the Eurostar to London.

• Day 12 - Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 13 - Breakfast, Eurostar Meal