Day 1 Fly from London Heathrow to Warsaw. You're set for a memorable experience. Arrival in Warsaw and transfer to your hotel room at the Novotel Centrum. With an afternoon at leisure, you're free to stroll along the wide boulevards and green parks of the city. Meet the rest of the group at 6:00 PM in the lobby for a dinner at the hotel . D

Day 2 Warsaw. Today you will see the special highlights of Warsaw: Old Town, the Ghetto memorial site, Lazienki Park, the Monument of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising and the Chopin monument. After lunch the afternoon is at leisure. BL

Day 3 Warsaw / Czestochowa / Auschwitz / Krakow
The trip to Krakow leads you past Czestochowa, site of the Jasna Gora Monastery. On your tour of the church and monastery, you will see the portrait of the Black Madonna, venerated as Poland's holiest icon. You will then stop at Auschwitz, site of the infamous Nazi concentration camp, so chillingly evoked in the movie, “Schindler's List.” Overnight in Krakow at the 4 star Novotel Bronowice. BL

Day 4 Krakow
Krakow has over 1,000 buildings and monuments of historical and architectural interest. Your tour includes Wawel Castle and its Gothic cathedral, Royal Chambers and striking Arras tapestries. In the afternoon you have some free time before dinner. BD

Day 5 Krakow / Wieliczka / Zakopane. Off you go to Zakopane, a resort town high up in the scenic Tatra mountains, a great area for walking, hiking and resting. En route to Zakopane there is a fascinating visit to the ancient Wieliczka Salt MInes. Then there is lunch before continuing to Zakopane to overnight at the 3 star Hotel Mercure Kasprowy. BL

Day 6 Zakopane
After breakfast there is a sightseeing tour of Zakopane and an excursion by cable car to take in the superb views from Mount Gubalowka,. Then you have some free time in the afternoon before dinner. BD

Day 7 Zakopane / Wroclaw
After breakfast you head off to Wroclaw, and have a little free time prior to dinner. Overnight in Wroclaw at the 3 star Hotel Wroclaw. BD

Day 8 Wroclaw / Lichen
You start your day with city sightseeing of Wroclaw. Among the sites featured in this medieval city are the 13th century Town Hall, Gothic cathedral and the striking diorama which depicts the Battle of Raclawice. Afternoon departure for Lichen to see The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lichen. Dinner and overnight at either the Hotel Magda or Hotel Arka. BD

Day 9 Lichen / Gniezno / Torun
After breakfast you drive to Gniezno where there will be a sightseeing tour of this historic city. After lunch you drive to Torun before enjoying alittle free time. Overnight in Torun at the 3 star Hotel Mercure Helios. BL

Day 10 Torun / Gdynia
Morning sightseeing of Torun, the charming medieval town so closely associated with the great astronomer Copernicus. After lunch you drive to Gdynia where you will overnight at the 3 star Hotel Gdynia. BL

Day 11 Gdynia
The harbour town of Gdynia is the youngest member of the “tri-city complex,” consisting of Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia. Though the youngest, Gdynia is a major seaport with beautiful beaches. Nearby Sopot is an Old World resort with grand hotels, boardwalks, beaches and resort pleasures. Gdansk, the oldest of the three, is a magnificent restoration of a Hanseatic port city, with a stunning Town Hall, Neptune's Fountain, Gothic churches, romantic cobblestone alleys and breezy harbor promenades. You'll see them all and hear a recital of the world-famous organ in Oliwa Cathedral on your tour today. After lunch you are free to relax by the seaside. BL

Day 12 Gdynia / Malbork / Warsaw
Following the Vistula River, the road back to Warsaw leads us past Malbork, where you will visit the mighty fortress and former seat of the once-powerful Teutonic Knights. After lunch you continue on to Warsaw where you will overnight. BL

Day 13 Warsaw
After breakfast there is a sightseeing tour of the Royal Castle. The afternoon is free before having dinner at a local restaurant with a folklore show. BD

Day 14 Warsaw / London
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight. B

The 2009 departure dates for this tour are: 06 June; 04 July; 01 August; 05 & 26 September

Price includes return flights from London to Warsaw, accommodation with half board in 3 & 4 star hotels, sightseeing tours of Poland as described with English speaking guide and airport transfers. Please note hotels may be subject to change.

Meal Key: B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner