7 days in Katowice & Warsaw Itinerary

Katowice is a city in southwestern Poland, with a population of 299,910 and the center of the Silesian Metropolis, with a population of 2.2 million.Throughout the mid-18th century, Katowice had developed into a village upon the discovery of rich coal reserves in the area. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): have fun and explore at Guitar History Museum, enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Academy of Music in Katowice, then stroll the grounds of Bazylika Sw. Szczepana - Sanktuarium MB Boguckiej, then take in panoramic vistas at Warszawa II Observation Tower, and finally don't miss a visit to Silesian Insurgents' Monument (Pomnik Powstancow Slaskich). On your second day here, take in the exciting artwork at Szyb Wilson Gallery, walk around Kosciuszko Park, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Christ the King, and finally appreciate the views at Valley of Three Ponds (Dolina Trzech Stawow).

For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Katowice trip planning app.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Katowice is an approximately 8-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Tel Aviv to Katowice. Traveling from Tel Aviv in August, you will find days in Katowice are a bit cooler (28°C), and nights are much colder (14°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Warsaw.

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

You've now added Wodny Park to your itinerary. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Copernicus Science Centre and Zlote Tarasy. Next up on the itinerary: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, explore the different monuments and memorials at Mausoleum of the Soviet Soldiers Cemetery, don't miss a visit to Raczynski Palace (Palac Raczynskich), and look for gifts at Cukrowa Sowa.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Warsaw tour website.

You can take a train from Katowice to Warsaw in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. In August in Warsaw, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.