15 days in Germany & Poland Itinerary

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Golfclub Fleesensee and Spreewaldfahrt, Familie Goertz. Do some cultural sightseeing at Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Berlin: Werderaner Wachtelberg (in Werder upon Havel), Potsdam (Potsdam's Gardens & Sanssouci Palace) and Naturparkzentrum Hoher Flaming (in Rabenstein). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Neues Museum, take a stroll through Savignyplatz, appreciate the history behind Victory Column (Siegessaule), and explore the historical opulence of Schlosspark Wiesenburg.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Berlin online trip maker .

Toronto, Canada to Berlin is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Berlin is 6 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Spas & Wellness and Collegiate Basilica of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wislica. Your inner history buff will appreciate Planty Park and Royal Castle. Get out of town with these interesting Krakow side-trips: Wislica Regional Museum (in Wislica), Ogrodzieniec Castle (in Ogrodzieniec) and Gora Zborow - Jaskinia Gleboka w Podlesicach (in Podlesice). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Lost Souls Alley, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Mary's Basilica, appreciate the history behind Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, and make a trip to The Ghetto Heroes Square.

For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Krakow trip planner .

Getting from Berlin to Krakow by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of flight and train. May in Krakow sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can travel back home.