From Krakow: Warsaw Highlights Day Trip by Train

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ID: GYG415963-754428
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Country: Poland

Duration: 14:00 hours


Description

Discover the city of Warsaw from Krakow and visit the impressive Palace of Culture and Science and Warsaw Uprising Museum. Stroll through the Old Town and walk past the Royal Castle, and picturesque Old Town Market Square on this full-day guided trip.
Visiting Warsaw in one day is really a challenge. The city is wonderful, fantastic, completely different from Kracow.
Therefore, we will focus on three locations that will allow you to familiarize yourself with the history and character of this city, the true “Phoenix that always rises from the ashes”.

We will focus on three locations: the Palace of Culture and Science, the Warsaw Uprising Museum, and Warsaw Old Town.

In the Palace of Culture and Science You will see:
- Rudnev’s Hall
- Gothic Hall
- Viewing terrace with a marvelous view of Warsaw.

You will see Warsaw Old Town including:
- Streets of the Old Town
- Barbican and defensive walls
- Old Town Market Square
- Castle Square
- Royal Route
- Royal Castle (tour outside)

You will see the Warsaw Uprising Museum including:
- You are stuck with a unique wall in which the heart of Varsovians from 1944 beats
- the original weapons, clothes, bands are worn by insurgents, and field telephones and you will get to know the memories of these brave people – all with the original or with the help of multimedia
- go through a short course in the history of World War II
- a replica of the Liberator aircraft, which provided assistance to the insurgents in the city
- a rare 3D movie “City of Ruins” – shows Warsaw devastated after WWII
- You will find out why the whole of Warsaw stops for 1 minute, every year – exactly on 1 August at 5:00 pm

1. Our coordinator in Krakow picks you up from your hotel/apartment and takes you to Krakow Train Central Station.
2. We have bought 2-class tickets for the express train from Krakow to Warsaw. Our coordinator places you in the appropriate train car and seat.
3. You are in Warsaw about 2.5 hours later – your personal coordinator/guide is waiting for you on the platform. We monitor your train through the application, so even if there is a delay, we will wait for you.
4. We pick you up directly from the platform at the station. You don’t have to walk anywhere, we find you (e.g. we know your wagon number and seat beforehand).
5. You are visiting Warsaw with us. We show you the most famous locations and those that are important in the heart of every citizen of Warsaw.
6. Tour takes place partly by car and partly by foot. We anticipate lunchtime.
7. After the Tour, the coordinator in Warsaw places you on the appropriate train to Krakow.
8. In Krakow, our host in Krakow picks you up from the train platform and brings you to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Discover the charming and atmospheric streets of Warsaw's Old Town
  • Learn why every year, the whole city stops for 1 minute exactly on the 1st of August
  • Understand how freedom was perceived by people from World War II, and what price they paid for it
  • Visit one of Warsaw's most iconic buildings, the Palace of Culture and Science - communism style
  • Find out why the inhabitants of Warsaw love their city so much, see the most famous places in Warsaw, the capital of Poland.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When you make a booking, write to us from which location we should make your pick-up (address, hotel name etc).
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.