12 days in Edinburgh, Krakow & Gdansk Itinerary

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Krakow, Poland
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Gdansk, Poland
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom — 3 nights

Athens of the North

Your day by day itinerary now includes Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, Georgian House, and other attractions you added. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Holyrood Abbey and The War Poets. Edinburgh Old Town and Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One) are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: explore the striking landscape at Arthur's Seat.

For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Edinburgh journey maker website.

Missoula, USA to Edinburgh is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a 7 hour difference. In April, daily temperatures in Edinburgh can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Krakow.
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Krakow, Poland — 4 nights

Slavic Rome

Your list of things to see and do now includes Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau, Museum Gallery of the 19th Century Polish Art, Stained Glass Museum (Muzeum Witrazu), and other attractions. Visit Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square and Wawel Cathedral for their historical value. Get a sense of the local culture at Church of St. Peter and St. Paul and Barbican, Museum of Krakow. Change things up with a short trip to Jewish Museum and Synagogue in Oswiecim (about 1h 15 min away). The adventure continues: browse the eclectic array of goods at Sukiennice (Cloth Hall), take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Barbara's Church, view the masterpieces at Galeria Autorska Andrzeja Mleczki, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mary's Basilica.

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Getting from Edinburgh to Krakow by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and train; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Edinburgh in May, expect nights in Krakow to be about the same, around 47°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 66°F. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Gdansk.
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Gdansk, Poland — 3 nights

World Capital of Amber

Your list of things to see and do now includes Gdańsk Town Hall, Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku, Crane, and other attractions. On the 5th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Church and then don't miss a visit to Crane. On your second day here, take a stroll through Dlugi Targ Square, take an in-depth tour of Gdańsk Town Hall, view the masterpieces at Galeria Sztuk Roznych Kosycarz&MBeneda, take an in-depth tour of Uphagen's House - Museum of Gdansk, then take some stellar pictures from Gora Gradowa, and finally take an in-depth tour of Europejskie Centrum SolidarnoSci.

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Traveling by flight from Krakow to Gdansk takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May in Gdansk, expect temperatures between 63°F during the day and 45°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 8th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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