12 days in Poland & Prague Itinerary

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

On the 24th (Sat), indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, walk around Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie, then take an in-depth tour of Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town. Keep things going the next day: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, take a stroll through Nowy Swiat, then pick up some local products at Fish Market, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Palace of Culture and Science.

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Warsaw is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Jeddah in December, things will get cooler in Warsaw: highs are around 5°C and lows about 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to fly to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

Shop till you drop at Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) and Ulica Florianska. Take a break from Krakow with a short trip to Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim, about 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, steep yourself in history at Barbican, Museum of Krakow, examine the collection at Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wawel Cathedral.

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Traveling by train from Warsaw to Krakow takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Zakopane.

Home to Poland's indigenous Goral people, Zakopane sits at the foothill of the Tatra Mountains, an area serving as one of the country's most fashionable year-round vacation getaways.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Wiktorówki, then boost your wellbeing at Terma Bania, and then explore the activities along Lake Morskie Oko. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Fri): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Giewont Mountain, shop like a local with Gallery of Antoni Rzasa, take in the awesome beauty at Gubalowka, then view the masterpieces at Art Gallery Yam, and finally don't miss a visit to Krupowki Street.

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Traveling by car from Krakow to Zakopane takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Krakow in December, with highs in Zakopane at 1°C and lows at -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Prague.

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at A|X Praha Palladium and DOX Centre for Contemporary Art. Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti, view the masterpieces at Katie Feygie Art Gallery, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral, and shop like a local with GOF+FA/Gallery of Functional and Fine Art.

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Traveling by car from Zakopane to Prague takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Zakopane in December, with highs in Prague at 5°C and lows at 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.