post: Kraków & Warsaw at Christmas From $1,599 | 5 nights
Celebrate the festive season as you revel in the spirit of Christmas in Kraków & Warsaw. Uncover Poland’s rich culture, visit historic and important landmarks, and explore the winding streets of Old Town districts, lined with medieval houses and decorated window displays.
Check out of your hotel in Prague and transfer to Kraków, where you will check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at your leisure. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Kraków so you can make the most of your visit.
Discover Kraków’s well-preserved Old Town. Stroll through the 13th-century Main Square; at its center stands the enormous Renaissance Cloth Hall, where exotic imports once passed for trade. On Wawel Hill, visit Wawel Castle, the former residence of Poland’s kings and now a fascinating art museum. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure; perhaps return to the Old Town’s Main Square to browse the stalls of the Christmas market or join an optional evening tour to sample the flavors of Kraków. (B)
After breakfast, head outside the city to Auschwitz-Birkenau; these preserved concentration camps serve as a solemn reminder of the horrors of World War II. Back in Kraków, enjoy the remainder of the afternoon on your own. Perhaps peruse the National Museum’s art collections and military artifacts, or see Wawel Cathedral, where royal coronations were held and national heroes are entombed. This evening, enjoy dinner accompanied by a lively klezmer folk music performance. (B, D)
This morning, check out of your hotel and travel to Warsaw. En route, you will visit the city of Częstochowa. Here, stop at the Pauline monastery of Jasna Góra, home of the famous Black Madonna painting that draws millions of Catholic pilgrims from all over the world. In the Polish capital of Warsaw, check in to your hotel and enjoy time to explore the city on your own. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Warsaw so you can make the most of your visit. (B)
This morning, admire Warsaw’s sights and take in the incredibly restored Old Town. Completely demolished during World War II, historians and architects have painstakingly rebuilt it to mirror its original beauty, using bricks and decorative elements salvaged from the rubble. During the festive season, the Christmas market brings the historic square to life, with its bustling stalls and friendly vendors. This evening, explore on your own, or join an option tour to a Chopin concert. (B)
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. (B)
NOTE:
Optional Shore Excursions: a selection of additional excursions may be available to enhance your extension experience. Optional excursions will be bookable in MyVikingJourney.com when your cruise shore excursions open for sale.
Extension is not available on all departure dates; confirm availability & seasonal pricing when booking. Pricing may vary by departure or activity date. Activity order may vary. Accommodations are subject to change depending on availability; if advertised hotel is not available, a similar hotel will be confirmed. Any included flights are economy class. Luggage restrictions may apply on intra-country flights. Specific details will be provided once program is confirmed. Shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.
The following meals are included for all days as listed: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner
