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Many tours in Poland include charming cities such as Kraków and Gdańsk or lively Warsaw for your urban attention. Elsewhere, lakes, rivers woods, and hill elevations for some much needed clean air. As from the 10th Century Poland has experienced more than a thousand years of revolves with mansions, fortifications and places to explore. With its delightful old towns and gothic architecture, wild plantation and vibrat city life and creative and delicious culinary scene, tours in Poland attract every style and person type.
Visa
Since Poland is a party of the European Union, Maltese citizens as well as U.S. citizens can enter without a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. It is important that your passport is valid more that 3 months beyond stay.
Time Zone
Poland uses the Central European Time Zone.
Best time to go on Tours in Poland
During the High Season that is from May to September one can except blue skies, especially during the months of June and July. Rain is always possible. During these months, over the weekend or holidays, you may come across big crowds.
March, April and October are considered to be the shoulder season, during these months the weather might be cooler but you might be luck and have some clear skies too. During the Easter holidays it is advisable to book in advance as it is popular and will be packed.
For private tours during the low season, that is from November to February, snow will take over and this will bring the Ski enthusiasts mainly to the south area resorts. Some other attractions during this period might be closed.
Vaccines
No particular vaccines are required for any EU resident, however it is recommended that you are up to date with your normal scheduled vaccines. Be safe, your health is your responsibility.
Currency
The Złoty os the Polish currency used through. It is advisable to exchange money either at the banks as these tend to give out the best exchange rates or the easy way out through the bank ATMs which are all over the place.
Food
If you are used to the old grandmother traditional cooking, then Poland is simply the best place. Polish prepare passionate food, mainly based on local ingredients such as duck, pork, mushrooms, cabbage, all these simply combined perfectly. As for the sweet tooth, the apple strudel, pancakes and fruit filled dumplings, and the local lody (ice-cream) is definitely a must.
Top Tours in Poland by interest
Nature
When you are outside of the busy cities, fresh-air overtakes, giving you the feeling of the unspoiled. A vast area of the country is wrapped in flat with a border line with a sequence of low set beautiful mountains that will give you some inviting solitude. The Northeast area one can find lakes and waterways ideal for kayaking or canoeing. Meanwhile, for the water adventurers, the Great Masurian Lake district on the northeast is a maze of rivers and lakes which is a favourite place for the boat lover.
Beaches, Swimming & Relaxing
The Baltic coast line offers the visitor a charming and very peaceful golden beach holiday. The Polish beaches are uncrowded and very relaxing as these are not full of restaurants and hotels. During the months of July to September the sea is warm enough to swim. In fact the ideal time for a swim would be during the beginning of September.
Nature & trekking
Tours in Poland have all it takes when it comes to the great outdoors. If you are a hiking lover you can easily intersect hiking paths which will take you through dense plantation, along large wide rivers and through mountain passes.
The Tatras, or the nicknamed, Polish Alps, is a must for hiking and during the winter season locals tend to arrive in big crowds for skiing and snowboarding. Bieszczady, near the Ukrainian border, is another oasis with smaller mountains and thick woods with a stretch or pastureland. Luckily enough not a lot of visitors come this way which will be the perfect set up to recharge.
Sightseeing
Visitors will sure to take some good memories with them back home, whether it’s the cities, lakes or picturesque landscape, there is always something to discover, on tours in Poland. The Wawel Castle, the 14th Century gothic castle, the Main Market Square or the Auschwitz-Birkenau, the word war II Nazi camp all located in Krakow or just outside. The Masurian Lakeland located close to the Lithuanian border. The Slowinski Sand Dunes, in northern Poland at the coastal side of the Baltic sea. The 13th century Wieliczka Salt Mine located just outside Krakow, an underground caved city. Gdansk old town, with the strongly build fortresses. Warsaw and the old market place, which was destroyed during the war and rebuilt. Poland will not disappoint you.
Shopping
The shopping scene in Poland is similar to other main European countries. You will find familiar brands as huge shopping malls as well as street markets though out the big cities. The difference is the handmade crafts made with local passion, among these are the famous blue and white Bolesławiec pottery, or wood painted carvings. Leather garments and accessories are also available in these street stalls. Many styles and prices for everyone’s budget to choose from while on tours in Poland.
Adrenaline
Hiking along the Pieniny Mountains across to the Trzy Korony Peak combined with rafting through the Dunajec River Gorge. The tourist trails are not too difficult and can be easily managed. Thios combination will surely give you the possibility to see the landscape beauty.
Why not add a spark of adrenaline-pumping adventure to your Krakow visit. A quad bike experience just outside the city, will get you through an abundance of dirty muddy gravelled terrain through forests and fields,. This will definitely maximise your thrills .
Culture
Poland has had a vast passionate culture which keeps on evolving, mixing the traditions with the modern life. The Folk colorful costumes, showing the difference in regions. The Easter and Christmas holiday, which are considered as sacred to the family reunions. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum, is one of the most visited places in Poland. This Nazi Germany’s concentration and extermination camps which is located in Oświęcim, close to Krakow, gives you a view through a window of the unthinkable horror that took place during the Holocaust..
Cuisine
Tours in Poland are only complete when they are a’ La Polonaise. This is how the Polish cuisine is referred to. It is very rich in meat, especially pork, chicken and beef, with a combination of a wide range of spices, herbs and vegetables. It is also characteristic in its use of various kinds of noodles as well as cereals and grains. Obviously, this is the best type of food one should have while in Poland. Nothing quite like it.
Children Theme Parks
One of the biggest amusement parks would be Energylandia. The park is situated in Warsaw and ispPerfect for all the family. Multiple zones with fast roller coasters, water park and also the family zone with live shows.
Chocholow Thermal Pools & Sauna. Situated in Krakow, gives you the thrill to enjoy mountain views while relaxing in the sultry saunas or different temperature pools.