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Highlights

Poland's capital, and largest, city of Warsaw hosts a fascinating tale of centuries old history, subsequent invasion, destruction & rebirth to today being one of Europe's top rated, yet still seemingly "undiscovered" destinations.  It's an incredible mix of old and new that will exceed your expections and leave you wanting to come back for more!

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival on your own to Warsaw with check-in available from 3pm (you will be sent exact instructions on how to arrive). Activities start from Friday morning.

Day 2 - Breakfast included. Morning tour of Warsaw's old town and "Royal Route" to learn about the centuries of history, its destruction during WWII and its rebirth (tour duration approx. 3 hours).  Following the tour you'll have an included entrance ticket to the observation deck of the city's mist iconic and notorious skyscraper, the Palace of Culture & Science (known as Stalins' "gift" to the Polish people it is still the second tallest building in Poland and sixth tallest in Europe), Late afternoon,you have the option of an included ticket and tour of Warsaw's Vodka Museum with tasting of 3 different vodkas OR you can instead opt for an aarly evening classical music concert featuring the music of Chopin (at approx. 7pm or 8pm depending on season) in Warsaw's old town near the Royal Castle.  Both activities last approx. 1-1.5 hours and after booking/before the trip, you'll have the opportunity to select which option you'd prefer).  Free rest of evening.

Day 3 - Breakfast included.  Morning departure on a communist era "Ogorek" bus (translation = pickle or cucumber as these buses look exactly like that!) for a quirky guided tour of Warsaw's communist era sights & oddities including the Praga district (tour duration approx. 3-3.5 hours).  Free rest of afternoon and evening.

Optional activities in Warsaw: Uprising Museum; Polin Museum of the history of Polish Jews; Museum of Chopin; etc..

Day 4 - Breakfast included.  Free day and departure on your own (if you have a later departure you can leave your bags with reception).

*Trip Style - This is an independent trip ideal for groups of friends, family, couples, or even for an independent-minded solo traveler. It is designed as a travel & destination package, not solely as a "group trip". You will be on group tours/activities with other travelers and in a room with other travelers if you book the "shared dorm hostel" package (if you book the "private" room package then you of course will be in your own private room). You will however, have independent time between the guided group tours/activities to explore on your own and do as you please, and will receive a detailed info packet by email with numerous recommendations for additional group activities or tours (beyond what is included), sights/museums and food/drink/nightlife info, etc. It's a great balance between guided & included tours/activities and free time so that you have plenty of time on your own to do what you want.