31 days in Poland Itinerary

Home to Poland's indigenous Goral people, Zakopane sits at the foothill of the Tatra Mountains, an area serving as one of the country's most fashionable year-round vacation getaways.

Get out of town with these interesting Zakopane side-trips: Tatra National Park (Rysy Peak, The Black Pond, & more), Szczawnica (Orthodox Church - Jaworki & Pieniński Park Narodowy) and Dwor w Lopusznej (in Lopuszna). There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Gubalowka, admire the masterpieces at The Wladyslaw Hasior Gallery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kaplica NajSwietszego Serca Jezusa, and examine the collection at Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane.

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Kherson, Ukraine to Zakopane is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Kherson to Zakopane. Traveling from Kherson in November, Zakopane is little chillier at night with lows of -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Krakow is known for historic sites, museums, nightlife, shopping, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Wawel Royal Castle, wander the streets of Stare Miasto, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wawel Cathedral, and make a trip to Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square.

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You can drive from Zakopane to Krakow in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In November, daytime highs in Krakow are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can drive to Oswiecim.

Known to most by its German name Auschwitz, the modestly sized city of Oswiecim sits at the foot of the Jura Mountains, just 50 km (30 mi) west of Krakow.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau and then examine the collection at Apilandia Interaktywne Centrum Pszczelarstwa. On the 26th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Museum of Cieszyn, then test your team's savvy at Arena Zoltar, then examine the collection at Treasures of the Earth / Mineral Museum, and finally get engrossed in the history at Zamek ksiazat Sulkowskich.

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Getting from Krakow to Oswiecim by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. In November, daytime highs in Oswiecim are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can go by car to Wroclaw.

Known for its relaxed and liberal atmosphere, the energetic city of Wroclaw lures visitors with its rich cultural heritage and pedestrian-friendly old town.

Venture out of the city with trips to Zamek Ksiaz w Walbrzychu (in Walbrzych) and Church of Peace, Swidnica (Kosciol Pokoju w Swidnicy) (in Swidnica). There's much more to do: take in the pleasant sights at Rynek we Wroclawiu, make a trip to Wroclaw's Dwarfs, get engrossed in the history at City of Wroclaw Museum, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

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Drive from Oswiecim to Wroclaw in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Gdansk.

Although its history goes back a thousand years, Gdansk represents one of Poland's most modern urban centers, its thriving economy boosted by a lively tourism sector.

Gdansk is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, spas, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take a stroll through Old Town, contemplate the long history of Westerplatte, learn about all things military at Museum of the Second World War (Muzeum II Wojny Swiatowej), and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Mary's Church.

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You can fly from Wroclaw to Gdansk in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in November, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Warsaw.

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

Warsaw is known for historic sites, museums, parks, shopping, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, get engrossed in the history at Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, take in nature's colorful creations at Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie, and brush up on your military savvy at Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow.

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Getting from Gdansk to Warsaw by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.