Itinerary proposal WROCLAW, Poland
Day 1 –WROCLAW
“Witamy w Polsce!” “Welcome to Poland!” After breakfast at the hotel leave for your sightseeing tour of Wroclaw – the capital city of Lower Silesia often called the Venice of the North.
Wrocław is the historical capital of the Lower Silesia district, a city of 12 islands and 112 bridges. Wrocław is nicknamed “the city of bridges and greenery”. The city’s strategic location between branches of the slow-running River Odra was utilized in the Middle Ages, when Wrocław was turned into a fortress. Following Poland’s conversion to Christianity, it also became the seat of the bishopric and ecclesiastic centre. Located at the cross-roads of main trade routes, Wrocław was an important place of commerce and trade. The city mediaeval centre has passed the test of time admirably and for centuries has remained as the area that still attracts visitors. There is the Old Town with its 13th century Market Square, which is one of the biggest in Europe, romantically lit in the evening with street lamps. In the Market there is also a charming Town Hall, regarded as one of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in the Central Europe, decorated with amazing sculptures and statues. The mediaeval district of the city called Ostrów Tumski expresses its beauty by fabulous sacral architecture.
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant - “Smacznego!” You will have a chance to taste traditional Polish cuisine.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 2 –WROCLAW – KSIAZ – SZCZAWNO ZDROJ – SWIDNICA - WROCLAW
Today’s programme includes a day trip through the charming surroundings of Wrocław. First you will stop off in Książ where a visit to 13th-centuryKsiąż Castle is a must as it is one of the best preserved castles in Silesia.
During World War II it was partially transformed into a bomb proof bunker for Hitler. Nowadays it is both a tourist attraction and a venue for various events. Today you will also visit one of the oldest health spas in Lower Silesia – Szczawno Zdrój. The exceptional healing properties of its waters make the pump rooms well worth a visit, and the Zdrojowy and Szwedzki parks, the pride of this attractively located town, are becoming a prime destination for many tourists and locals on health treks and walks. After a moment of peace and quiet in Szczawno Zdrój, we would like to show you Świdnica before returning to Wroclaw.
Luckily, it did not suffer much destruction during World War II and today we can admire the Baroque facades of its Market Square, the Parish Church of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslas and the unique Church of Peace (UNESCO World Heritage Site) considered by many to be the greatest timber framed church ever built. It was erected in 1650. Modifications made in the 19th century include a vestibule, baptistery and a number of chapels and porches along the sides of the building. The church’s interior is sumptuously furnished and features both large and small organs.
Day 3 - TRIP FROM WROCLAW
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we invite you to discover and explore beautiful sights located nearby Wroclaw. Please find our propositions below:
- Full day trip to Karkonosze Mountains : Jelenia Góra–Karpacz–Szklarska Poręba
The tour begins with Jelenia Góra – the longest town in Poland followed by a visit in Karpacz.
There is no doubt that Karpacz is one of the most beautiful cities located in Karkonosze Mountains region situated in the south-western Poland (20 km south of Jelenia Gora). Here you will visit the Wang Church erected in the 13th century in Norway and brought to Karpacz in 1841 on king Frederick William IV’s own initiative.
We continue the journey with a stop in Szklarska Poreba a town full of legends, natural treasures and bewitching landscape.
The town serves as a departure point for trips to the Karkonosze and Izery Mountains, while several scenic sights are within walking distance the centre. Only 1.5 km away from the town, near the road to Jelenia Gora, you can admire the popular and beautiful Szklarka Waterfall, truly the loveliest in the Karkonosze Mountains.
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- Full day trip to Poznan
Poznań is a town steeped in history, as it was the first capital (with Gniezno) of Poland. Today it is a vibrant and diverse town with a stunning central square, fascinating museums and many attractions in the surrounding area. It is also known around the world as an important international trade-fair centre. Every year about 30 international and national events are held here. The city’s valuable heritage includes monuments from all historical epochs in Europe. There are numerous precious castles, palaces, mansion and churches there. The most significant is the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul. There are the tombs of the first Polish ruler Mieszko I and his son Bolesław Chrobry, the first king of Poland. Apart from the cathedral, the most precious building in Poznan is the 16th century renaissance Town Hall in the Old Square. It is surrounded by old merchant houses which were carefully restored after World War II. Poznań is an attractive city, surrounded by lakes, forests and unique palaces in Kórnik or Rogalin. It attracts not only businessmen but everyone who loves music, art and sightseeing.
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- Full day trip to Opole
Opole is a small, yet enchanting city with numerous canals and green spaces adding to its charm.
Some of the points of interest are the historic churches and monasteries (fragments from 1280), the tombs of Piast princes and a huge tower that is the only remnant of the castle dismantled by the Germans in 1930. Encircled by fine tenement houses, the magnificent market square is the location of the town hall, which brings to mind the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. While almost all of Opole is situated on the mainland, on either side of the river Oder, it also includes two islands, Bolko and Pasieka. Lying in the middle of the river Oder, the former is definitely worth a trip as it offers some wonderful walking areas, parks and a zoo.
On our way back to Wroclaw we stop at the Opole Open Air Museum of Rural Architecture. Created in 1961, this museum attempts to preserve folk culture of Opole region, focusing on XVIII-XX period. Open-air museum displays over 40 buildings, including private houses, windmills, forge, church, inn and school.
Buildings are fully furnished with appropriate everyday use objects from the original era.
Visitors can enter the buildings, as well as attend special days, when tasks such as food manufacture using old methods are shown there.
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- Full day trip to Zlotoryja
Zlotoryja is one of Poland’s oldest towns with a nearly 800 year old tradition of gold mining. It is still possible today to pan for this precious metal in the rivers around the town. Sometime the gold can also occur in the form of nuggets, and everyone has a chance to find some. We will visit the Museum of Gold where one can find the traditional mining tools and panning equipment, plus an outstanding collection of minerals from the area of Lower Silesia.
Other attractions in Zlotoryja include as many as 300 historical monuments, some of which you simply have to see during your visit. These include the Smith’s Tower, the Church of St. Hedwig, the Church of the Birth of St. Mary, the Holy Cross Church with its post-Franciscan monastery, a pillar chapel, the 14th century fortification walls, the collection of historic houses in the Old Town Square, the Town Hall and last but not least the Dolphin Fountain from the 17th century.
Thank you for visiting Poland