Poland Adventure - 5 Days Itinerary

Begin your day with a visit to the historic heart of Krakow, starting with Rynek Glowny (Main Market Square), one of Europe's largest medieval town squares. Enjoy breakfast at Café Camelot, known for its charming atmosphere and delicious pastries. Next, take a guided tour of the magnificent Wawel Cathedral (Katedra Wawelska), an architectural masterpiece that has witnessed centuries of Polish history.

After exploring Wawel Cathedral, head to the nearby Krakow Old Town (Kraków Stare Miasto) where you can have lunch at Pod Aniolami, a restaurant famous for its traditional Polish cuisine. Spend your afternoon visiting the historic Jagiellonian University (Jagiellonian University (Uniwersytet Jagielloński)), one of Europe's oldest universities. Don't forget to check out Planty Park (Planty Park) for a leisurely walk among beautiful greenery.

For dinner, dine at Starka Restaurant, which offers hearty Polish dishes in a cozy setting. In the evening, enjoy a performance at the renowned Juliusz Slowacki Theatre (Juliusz Slowacki Theatre in Krakow (Teatr im J. Slowackiego w Krakowie)). End your night with drinks at Alchemia, a popular bar located in Kazimierz, Krakow's historic Jewish quarter.

Begin your day with a visit to the iconic Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), located in the heart of Krakow's Main Market Square. This Renaissance-style building is home to numerous shops and stalls selling traditional Polish crafts and souvenirs. Enjoy breakfast at Café Szal, which offers a stunning view of the square from its terrace. Afterward, take a guided tour of the historic St. Adalbert Church (Kościól Św. Wojciecha), one of the oldest churches in Krakow.

For lunch, head to Morskie Oko, a restaurant known for its traditional Polish dishes and cozy atmosphere. Spend your afternoon exploring the fascinating Great Barbican, a medieval fortress that once protected the city from invaders. Next, visit the nearby Divine Mercy Sanctuary (Sanktuarium Bozego Milosierdzia), a significant pilgrimage site for Catholics worldwide.

End your day with dinner at Kogel Mogel, which offers a modern twist on traditional Polish cuisine. In the evening, enjoy a performance at the renowned Juliusz Slowacki Theatre (Juliusz Slowacki Theatre in Krakow (Teatr im J. Slowackiego w Krakowie)). If you're up for more exploration, take an evening stroll through Planty Park (Planty Park) and soak in the serene atmosphere.

Start your day early with an excursion to Zakopane, known as Poland's winter capital. Begin with breakfast at Zakopane's famous bakery, Samanta Piekarnia Cukiernia. Then head straight to Gubałówka Hill (Mt. Gubalówka) via funicular railway for breathtaking views over Zakopane and Tatra Mountains (Tatra Mountains (Tatry)). Enjoy some hiking or simply soak in the stunning scenery.

After descending from Gubałówka Hill, have lunch at Karczma Po Zbóju where you can savor traditional highlander cuisine. Spend your afternoon exploring Tatra National Park (Tatra National Park (Tatrzanski Park Narodowy)), which offers numerous trails suitable for all levels of hikers as well as opportunities to see local wildlife.

Conclude your adventurous day with dinner at Restauracja Owczarnia Zakopane that serves local specialties like oscypek cheese and lamb dishes. If you're up for more activities after dinner, consider visiting Chocholow village (Chocholow (Chocholów)) known for its wooden houses or relax in one of Zakopane’s thermal baths.

Tatra Mountains (Tatry) offer breathtaking views and numerous hiking trails suitable for all levels of hikers. Start your day with breakfast at Samanta Piekarnia Cukiernia, Zakopane's famous bakery known for its delicious pastries and coffee. Then head straight to Gubałówka Hill (Mt. Gubalówka) via funicular railway for panoramic views over Zakopane and Tatra Mountains.

Karczma Po Zbóju is perfect for lunch where you can savor traditional highlander cuisine before spending your afternoon exploring Tatra National Park (Tatra National Park (Tatrzanski Park Narodowy)). The park offers numerous trails suitable for all levels of hikers as well as opportunities to see local wildlife.

Restauracja Owczarnia Zakopane serves local specialties like oscypek cheese and lamb dishes making it an ideal spot for dinner after an adventurous day. If you're up for more activities after dinner, consider visiting Chocholow village (Chocholow (Chocholów)) known for its wooden houses or relax in one of Zakopane’s thermal baths.