46 days in Poland Itinerary

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

Warsaw is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town, browse the exhibits of Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, take in panoramic vistas at Palace of Culture and Science, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Warsaw online day trip planner.

Perth, Australia to Warsaw is an approximately 22-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -7 hour difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Perth in November: high temperatures in Warsaw hover around 7°C and lows are around 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Gdansk.

Although its history goes back a thousand years, Gdansk represents one of Poland's most modern urban centers, its thriving economy boosted by a lively tourism sector.

Gdansk is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mary's Church, get engrossed in the history at Museum of the Second World War (Muzeum II Wojny Swiatowej), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and wander the streets of Old Town.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Gdansk tour itinerary builder tool.

Getting from Warsaw to Gdansk by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In November, daytime highs in Gdansk are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Poznan.

Poland's original capital, Poznan boasts centuries of rich history and culture, as well as a modern town center drawing a growing number of weekend revelers with its vibrant nightlife and diverse restaurant scene.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Poznan: Bazylika Swietogorska (in Gostyn), Bydgoszcz (Museum of Soap and History of Dirt & Cathedral of St. Martin's and St. Nicholas) and Magia Dla Ciala (in Wysoka). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Croissant Museum, learn more about the world around you at Spiders Exhibition, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and see the interesting displays at Museum of Greater Poland Uprising.

For maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Poznan sightseeing planner.

Getting from Gdansk to Poznan by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. December in Poznan sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to drive to Kalisz.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kalisz: Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Nicholas (in Lad), Turek (Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Town of Turek Museum) and Jarocin (Spichlerz Polskiego Rocka & Glan Fan).

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Kalisz travel planning website.

Traveling by car from Poznan to Kalisz takes 2 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 4°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Wroclaw.

Known for its relaxed and liberal atmosphere, the energetic city of Wroclaw lures visitors with its rich cultural heritage and pedestrian-friendly old town.

Change things up with these side-trips from Wroclaw: Rynek boleslawiecki (in Boleslawiec), Palac Warmatowice (in Krotoszyce) and Ewangelicki Kosciol Pokoju (in Jawor). Spend the 13th (Tue) among pleasant surroundings at Rynek of Wroclaw. The adventure continues: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, see the interesting displays at Panorama Raclawicka, meet the residents at Wroclaw Zoo & Afrykarium, and pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Peace, Swidnica (Kosciol Pokoju w Swidnicy).

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Wroclaw trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Traveling by car from Kalisz to Wroclaw takes 2 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Wroclaw can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can drive to Oswiecim.

Known to most by its German name Auschwitz, the modestly sized city of Oswiecim sits at the foot of the Jura Mountains, just 50 km (30 mi) west of Krakow.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sun): browse the exhibits of Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau, relax and rejuvenate at NATURANGA Day Spa, and then admire the landmark architecture of Kamienica Pod Zabami. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Treasures of the Earth / Mineral Museum, see the interesting displays at Apilandia Interaktywne Centrum Pszczelarstwa, and then grab a seat and go on Lokalna Kolej Drezynowa.

Make your Oswiecim itinerary with Klarna Trips to find out what to see and where to go.

Traveling by car from Wroclaw to Oswiecim takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. December in Oswiecim sees daily highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can 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.

Explore Zakopane's surroundings by going to Tatra National Park (Lake Morskie Oko & Rysy Peak) and Geo-Park Glinka (in Ujsoly). The adventure continues: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Gubalowka, head outdoors with Orla Perc Trail, see the interesting displays at Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane, and view the masterpieces at Be Happy Museum Zakopane.

For ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Zakopane road trip tool.

Drive from Oswiecim to Zakopane in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Oswiecim in December, with highs in Zakopane at 1°C and lows at -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Szczawnica.

Szczawnica is a resort town in Nowy Targ County in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland. Venture out of the city with trips to Regietow (Hucul Pony Stables - Gladyszow & World War I Cemetery no 51), Sekowa (World War I Cemetery no 70 & Church of St. Philip and St. James the Apostles) and Grease makers farm museum/Zagroda maziarska (in Losie). Spend the 25th (Sun) exploring nature at Pieniński Park Narodowy. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Orthodox Church - Jaworki, contemplate the long history of World War I Cemetery no 87, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Klasztor Siostr Klarysek, and admire the landmark architecture of Church St. Michael the Archangel in Binarowa.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Szczawnica driving holiday planner.

Drive from Zakopane to Szczawnica in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In December in Szczawnica, expect temperatures between 1°C during the day and -7°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to go by car 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.

Spend the 2nd (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, explore the different monuments and memorials at Rakowicki Cemetery, get to know the fascinating history of Wawel Royal Castle, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Ogrod Zoologiczny w Krakowie.

To find traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Krakow tour itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Szczawnica to Krakow in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Szczawnica in December, with highs in Krakow at 5°C and lows at -2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.