First Individual Travel Course in Poland” Day 2 has begun!
The theme of this issue is “Let’s make a rough plan for your trip to Poland! This time, the theme is “Let’s make a rough plan for your trip to Poland!
This article will help you understand the following three things
- Royal Route Model Course in Poland
- Each model course for lovers of Polish tableware & Chopin
- How many nights each are best for Warsaw and Krakow?
For more information about the “First Independent Travel Course in Poland” and how it started, please see this article ⇒ “First Independent Travel Course in Poland: Table of Contents – How to Book and What to Bring!
Royal Route Model Course in Poland
Here is a model course for a royal tour of Poland. This course takes in the two major cities of Warsaw and Krakow.
[Day 1
Departure from Japan → Arrival in Warsaw
(Afternoon) Sightseeing in Warsaw
Warsaw Historic District (Old Town), Church of the Holy Cross, etc.
[Day 2
(Morning) Sightseeing in Warsaw
Wajenki Park, Chopin Museum, shopping for Polish tableware, etc.
(Evening) Transfer to Krakow!
About 2.5 hours by EIP (Polish bullet train)
[Day 3
Krakow Sightseeing
Krakow Old Town, Wawel Castle, etc.
[Day 4
Krakow Tourism
Or visit Auschwitz or the Wieliczka Salt Pit.
[Day 5
Transfer from Krakow to Warsaw (by plane)
Departure from Warsaw to Japan
[Day 6
arrival in Japan
This itinerary is fairly bulletproof, so you may want to add days or other cities to this basic course.
Model Course for Polish Tableware Lovers
If you like Polish tableware, why not visit Boleslawiec, the birthplace of Polish Pottery?
Wrocław is another cute town that you will definitely pass by on your way to Boleslawiec!
[Day 1
Departure from Japan ⇒ Arrival in Warsaw
(Afternoon) Sightseeing in Warsaw
Old Town, etc.
[Day 2
Warsaw Sightseeing
Flying around cafes and Polish tableware stores â
The next day will be busy, so this day will be relaxing…
[Day 3
(Morning) Warsaw → Wroclaw (1 hour by plane or 3.5 hours by train)
(Afternoon) Sightseeing in Wroclaw
Old Town, Oder River, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, etc.
[Day 4
(Morning) Wroclaw → Boleslawiec (1.5 hours by train)
Then, a tour of the Polish Pottery store…
[Day 5
(Morning) Tour of Polish Pottery Stores
(Afternoon) Boleslawiec ⇒ Wroclaw (1.5 hours by train)
Wroclaw⇒Krakow (3.5 hours by train)
[Day 6
Krakow Sightseeing
Old Town, Vavel Castle, etc.
[Day 7
Krakow Tourism
You can even go on a tour of the no-frills Polish Pottery store…
Or visit Auschwitz and the Wieliczka Salt Pit.
[Day 8
Transfer from Krakow to Warsaw (by plane)
Departure from Warsaw to Japan
Arrival in Japan
If you don’t have time to go to Boleslawiec, I recommend a few extra days in Warsaw and a trip to the Warsaw stores!
On flights within Europe, there is an additional charge for checked baggage.
Model Plan for Chopin Lovers
I even made a model plan for all you Chopin lovers out there!
[Day 1
Departure from Japan → Arrival in Warsaw
(Afternoon) Visit the Chopin Museum
[Day 2
Warsaw Sightseeing
Sightseeing in places associated with Chopin such as the Church of the Holy Cross and the Old Town.
Check out the Chopin bench (a bench with Chopin’s music playing) on the way to sightseeing♪
In summer, go to outdoor Chopin concerts in Wajenki Park (Sundays only).
[Day 3
Visit Chopin’s birthplace on the outskirts of Warsaw.
(Night) Go to Chopin concert in Warsaw
[Day 4
(Morning) Warsaw→Transfer to Krakow
About 2.5 hours by EIP (Polish bullet train)
(Afternoon) Sightseeing in Krakow
Old Town, Vavel Castle, etc.
[Day 5
Krakow Tourism
Or visit Auschwitz or the Wieliczka Salt Pit.
[Day 6
Transfer from Krakow to Warsaw (by plane)
Departure from Warsaw to Japan.
Day 7] Arrival in Japan
Chopin’s birthplace is a bit difficult to reach, so an optional tour is recommended if your budget allows.
For example, there is an optional tour like this on Bertra ⇒ Half-day tour to visit Chopin’s birthplace, Żelazowa Wola <Morning / Private / Japanese>.
This year, 2020, is the year of the Chopin Competition, which takes place every five years in October!
For more information about tickets to the Chopin Competition, please click here ⇒ Chopin Competition 2020! 3 Ways to Get Tickets!
How many nights each are best for Warsaw and Krakow?
Warsaw and Krakow are the two largest cities in Poland. Many people wonder how many nights should be spent in each.
The best number of days depends on the purpose of your trip!
Check out the features of Warsaw and Krakow and allocate more days to whichever you prefer.
Warsaw is a city like this
- Many places associated with Chopin
- Chopin concerts held daily
- More stores of Polish Pottery than in Krakow.
- Lots of parks.
- Many good restaurants (Warsaw is the only city with a Michelin star restaurant)
- Lots of stylish cafes
Krakow is a city like this
- The European townscape
- The old town is like a medieval world
- Many Instagram-worthy spots
- Day trip to Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Flats
Approximate number of days required for Warsaw and Krakow
The purpose of the trip. | Warsaw | Krakow |
Sightseeing Main | 2 days and 1 night | 3 days and 2 nights |
Gourmet & Cafe Tour | 3 days and 2 nights | 2 days and 1 night |
Polish Pottery | 3 days and 2 nights | 2 days and 1 night |
Chopin & Music | 3 nights and 4 days | 2 days and 1 night |
I want to travel like I live. | 3 nights and 4 days | 3 days and 2 nights |
Let’s create a reserve day or a relaxing day.
The model plan presented here is a slightly busier schedule. So, if you can take a longer vacation, we recommend you to add a few more days! If you can take a longer vacation, we recommend adding a few more days!
Traveling is always fraught with problems. It is not always possible for things to go as planned.
Also, traveling in an unfamiliar foreign country can be nerve-wracking and more exhausting than you might imagine, and some people may fall ill.
It’s always a good idea to have a backup day in case something unexpected happens!
Try making some relaxing days, too, because when you get tired, you get frustrated and can’t enjoy your trip as much as you’d like!
Let’s plan your own trip♪
That’s all for the second day of the “First Time Traveling to Poland” course! Have you started to get an idea of what it’s like to travel to Poland?
The plan introduced here is only a model course and an example. Please use this one as a reference to create your own personal travel plan!
Next time we’ll finally get down to serious preparations! Enjoy ^^
- These are the reservations you should make before your trip! Things to do list
- When should reservations be made for flights, hotels, restaurants, etc.?
- How to make a hassle-free reservation on our behalf
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