Poland Escorted Bus Tours

Your journey to Central and Eastern Europe includes the "Golden City" of Prague in the Czech Republic where you'll enjoy a panoramic tour through the city, highlighting the amazing Hradcany Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Stroll across Charles Bridge, where the silhouettes of the statues lining the 6-centuries-old crown jewel of Czech heritage hover like ghosts, en route to the narrow winding streets of Old Town Square. The trip recalls the route taken by the carriages of the Bohemian kings, while today it is lined with quirky galleries, shops, and cafes. In Vienna, Austria, a city tour showcases architectural marvels like the gothic St. Stephan's Cathedral and the lavish Schoenbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years. Budapest, Hungary, your home for two nights is often referred to as "the Paris of eastern Europe." Your tour includes visits to many famous sites like Old Buda, the New Parliament and Gellert Hill. In Poland, the lively city of Krakow includes a tour highlighting Wawel Castle and Market Square, as well as a visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mines, in operation since the 13th century. A moving visit to the former concentration camp of Auschwitz is followed by a visit to the hallowed shrine of the Jasna Gora Monastery where you will see the Black Madonna, a sacred icon. Your trip concludes in Warsaw where you will be entertained with local fare and folklore.

This popular vacation takes you through the heart of Central Europe. Starting and ending in Frankfurt, spend two overnights each in Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, and Prague. See Germany’s major cities, including the one-time intellectual hub of Weimar; reunified Berlin; and Munich, the lively and hospitable Bavarian capital. From Germany, it’s on to the highlights of Poland: charming Poznan, magnificent Warsaw, the historic Jasna Góra monastery, the Auschwitz concentration camp, and romantic Krakow. As you travel to Hungary, admire the majestic Tatra Mountains and pass through some of the most scenic parts of Slovakia. The legendary Danube welcomes you to Budapest with Buda Castle, Fishermen’s Bastion, and Matthias Coronation Church. Austria’s capital of Vienna beckons next, the elegant city known for the waltz, delectable pastries, and awe-inspiring Habsburg palaces. On to Prague with its Charles Bridge, Jewish Quarter, and world-famous Astronomical Clock. Head through the Bohemian Forest, into Bavaria to Munich, and along the Romantic Road with its fairytale villages of Nördlingen and Rothenburg, medieval jewels with traditional 16th-century half-timbered houses.

Apr 17 departure - Easter Week
Dec 14 departure - Christmas lunch in Prague

A rich cultural and religious heritage, fascinating history, and beautiful natural landscapes combine to make Poland an interesting place to discover. This brilliant vacation begins and ends in the Polish capital of Warsaw. Enjoy the Baltic Sea port city of Gdansk, the capital of Amber, and visit the nearby town of Torun, where Copernicus was born and that boasts an impressive Teutonic castle. Get to know romantic Poznan, then the historic Jasna Góra monastery with its Black Madonna. Spend two overnights in Krakow. Enjoy guided sightseeing of its city center, including the famous Market Square, 14th-century Jagiellonian University, and St. Mary’s Church. Visit the Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust, then return to Warsaw for an overnight and the end of this fascinating country.

Denmark’s capital is the starting point on this exploration of the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea. Begin with guided sightseeing in Copenhagen before a ferry crossing takes you to Rostock, Germany, to board your motorcoach. Travel to fascinating Berlin, Germany’s once-again capital; to Poland, with overnights in Poznan and Warsaw; and to Vilnius, Lithuania, where guided sightseeing reveals how this city was influenced by the many invaders who left their marks. Visit the baroque Palace of Rundale on the way to Riga, Latvia’s capital and one of the most beautiful cities in the Baltics. Guided sightseeing shows off the highlights, including Riga Castle and the Dome Cathedral. Cross Gauja National Park and enter Estonia, with a stop in the seaside town of Parnu. Spend two nights in Tallinn and explore its Old Town, then on to Russia for guided sightseeing in Peter the Great’s splendid St. Petersburg. Traveling on the stretch of land between Lake Ladoga and the Baltic Sea, cross back from East to West and arrive in Helsinki, Finland’s capital. See Senate Square and the Cathedral, then embark on an overnight ferry to Stockholm, Sweden, to see the main highlights on a guided tour—the perfect end to a perfect vacation.

This leisurely vacation includes Poland, the Baltic Countries, and the best of Russia. Your trip starts in Warsaw, Poland. On your sightseeing tour, hear about the tormented, often tragic history of this important gateway between East and West from a Local Guide. Five days are dedicated to the Baltic States, three small countries which quite recently regained their independence. Stay two nights in Vilnius, Lithuania, and in Riga, Latvia, and one in Tallinn, Estonia. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour in these cities. In Russia, visit magnificent Catherine Palace (if closed: Pavlovsk Palace) and continue to St. Petersburg for your three-night stay with an included highlight visit to the Hermitage Museum. Then, board the express train to Moscow and enjoy three nights in Moscow with a sightseeing tour including Red Square, the Kremlin, and the Armory Museum. This trip to Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia will leave you with wonderful vacation memories!

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The perfect vacation in Northern Europe and Russia! From Copenhagen with its Little Mermaid and Tivoli Gardens, travel to Stockholm and sail to Helsinki, where a full day at leisure offers the possibility to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia and known as one of the “pearls” of the Baltic countries. On to St. Petersburg, where visits to the Hermitage Museum and magnificent Catherine Palace (if closed, Pavlosk Palace instead) are included. Via Novgorod, travel to Moscow, capital of Russia. Stay here for three nights, with guided sightseeing that includes visits to the Kremlin, Red Square, and the Armory Museum. The stop in Smolensk gives you insight into characteristic Russian city life before continuing to Minsk, the capital of Belarus. End in Warsaw and enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. First-class two-berth cabins with private facilities make your Baltic Sea crossing comfortable.

With Globus, you’ll see more than a place. You’ll discover its story.