45 days in Poland, Frankfurt & Berlin Itinerary

A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.

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Vitoria, Brazil to Frankfurt is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Traveling from Vitoria to Frankfurt, you'll lose 4 hours due to the time zone difference. In August, daily temperatures in Frankfurt can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. You will leave for Berlin on the 8th (Tue).

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

You've added Deutsche Oper Berlin, Berliner Kunstmarkt an der Museumsinsel, Berliner Dom, and other attractions to your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Sanssouci Palace (in Potsdam), Spremberger Turm (in Cottbus) and Ostdeutscher Rosengarten (in Forst). There's much more to do: appreciate the history behind The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, contemplate the long history of Memorial of the Berlin Wall, make a trip to Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie, and examine the collection at DDR Museum.

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You can fly from Frankfurt to Berlin in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough 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.

Step out of Poznan with an excursion to Rogalin Palace in Rogalin--about 34 minutes away. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Stary Rynek, head off the coast to Ostrow Tumski, pause for some serene contemplation at Poznan Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, and take in nature's colorful creations at Palmiarnia Poznanska (Palmenhaus Poznan).

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You can drive from Berlin to Poznan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) 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.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Rynek of Wroclaw. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, then admire the local landmark of Multimedia Fountain at Pergola, then meet the residents at Wroclaw Zoo & Afrykarium, and finally examine the collection at Panorama Raclawicka.

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Traveling by car from Poznan to Wroclaw takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. August in Wroclaw sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Katowice.

Katowice is a city in southwestern Poland, with a population of 299,910 and the center of the Silesian Metropolis, with a population of 2.2 million.Throughout the mid-18th century, Katowice had developed into a village upon the discovery of rich coal reserves in the area. Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): examine the collection at Silesian Museum, then appreciate the views at Valley of Three Ponds (Dolina Trzech Stawow), then explore the historical opulence of Ogrodzieniec Castle, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Well on the Market Square. On the next day, get to know the fascinating history of Rynek, Gliwice, discover the riches below the earth's surface at Guido Mine and Coal Mining Museum, then walk around Park Śląski, and finally wander the streets of Nikiszowiec.

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You can drive from Wroclaw to Katowice in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Katowice are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to 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 22nd (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau, then get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum and Synagogue, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Main Market Square. Here are some ideas for day two: cool off at Energylandia.

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Getting from Katowice to Oswiecim by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train. August in Oswiecim sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (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.

You've now added National Museum in Krakow to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): explore the world behind art at National Museum in Krakow, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wawel Cathedral, then hunt for treasures at Sukiennice (Cloth Hall), and finally get to know the fascinating history of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Wieliczka Salt Mine, then steep yourself in history at Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera, then contemplate the long history of Barbican, Museum of Krakow, and finally admire the landmark architecture of St. Mary's Basilica.

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Getting from Oswiecim to Krakow by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can go by car to Chocholow.

On the 26th (Sat), take an in-depth tour of Chocholow Uprising Museum, then admire the landmark architecture of Zywy skansen - Historyczna zabudowa Chocholowa, then boost your wellbeing at Chocholowskie Termy, and finally fly down the slopes at Witow-Ski. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Dwor w Lopusznej, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Anne Church, then contemplate the long history of St. John the Baptist Church, and finally see the interesting displays at Orawa Ethnographic Park Museum.

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Getting from Krakow to Chocholow by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Krakow in August since evenings lows in Chocholow dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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 28th (Mon): take in the awesome beauty at Gubalowka, then get a taste of the local shopping with Be Happy Museum Zakopane, then make a trip to Krupowki Street, and finally examine the collection at Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane. On the next day, take some stellar pictures from Sarnia Skala, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Giewont Mountain, and then admire the verdant scenery at Dolina Koscieliska.

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Zakopane is just a short distance from Chocholow. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Lublin.

On the 30th (Wed), pause for some serene contemplation at Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, then see the interesting displays at The Lublin Open Air Village Museum, then contemplate the long history of Majdanek State Museum, and finally steep yourself in history at Lublin Old Town. On the 31st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Market Square, explore the striking landscape at Korzeniowy Dol Gorge, and then make a trip to Holocaust Memorial Wall.

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You can drive from Zakopane to Lublin in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Zakopane in August, Lublin is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Warsaw.

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

Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): step into the grandiose world of Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, then get the lay of the land with Walking tours, then stroll around Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie, and finally engage your brain at Copernicus Science Centre. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy), appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town, then appreciate the history behind Pomnik Bohaterów Getta, then brush up on your military savvy at Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Palace of Culture and Science.

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Traveling by car from Lublin to Warsaw takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in August, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Lodz.

Nicknamed the "Polish Manchester" because of its largely industrial character, Lodz draws a growing number of tourists with its rejuvenated central districts, which offer shopping, dining, and entertainment.

On the 3rd (Sun), make a splash at Aquapark Fala, get to know the fascinating history of Ksiezy Mlyn, examine the collection at Central Museum of the Textile Industry, then pause for some photo ops at Fortepian Rubinsteina, and finally wander the streets of Piotrkowska Street. Keep things going the next day: buy something for everyone on your list at Manufaktura, then make a trip to Pasaz Rozy, then stroll the grounds of Jewish cemetery lodz, and finally examine the collection at Radegast Train Station.

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You can drive from Warsaw to Lodz in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a shuttle. In September in Lodz, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Torun.

The birthplace of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, the medieval town of Torun escaped the destruction of World War II, managing to preserve most of the Gothic architecture of its historical old town.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Tue): appreciate the history behind Monument to Donkey, appreciate the history behind Monument of Nicolaus Copernicus, then examine the collection at Żywe Muzeum Piernika, then contemplate the long history of Krzywa Wieza, and finally admire the local landmark of Cosmopolis Fountain. On the next day, see the interesting displays at House of Nicolas Copernicus Museum, ponder the world of politics at Old Town Hall, make a trip to Town Square - Old Town, then examine the collection at Niewidzialny Dom, and finally engage your brain at Planetarium - Torun.

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Traveling by car from Lodz to Torun takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Torun are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): brush up on your military savvy at Museum of the Second World War (Muzeum II Wojny Swiatowej), get the lay of the land with Walking tours, then explore the historical opulence of Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku, and finally admire the landmark architecture of MaSlankowa Tower. On the next day, get engrossed in the history at Europejskie Centrum SolidarnoSci, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Mary's Church, make a trip to Dluga Street (ul. Dluga), then wander the streets of Old Town, and finally admire the striking features of Brama Mariacka.

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Getting from Torun to Gdansk by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Gdansk can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Sopot.

Situated on the Baltic coastline, the small seaside resort of Sopot serves as one of northern Poland's glitziest tourist destinations.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): admire the landmark architecture of Crooked House, take in panoramic vistas at Sopot Pier, then get outside with Sopot Beach, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. George. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Emigration Museum in Gdynia, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Akwarium Gdynskie MIR, then take in the waterfront at Orlowo Pier, and finally wander the streets of Monte Cassino.

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Sopot is very close to Gdansk. In September, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to drive to Hel.

Hel is a town in Puck County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, located on the tip of the Hel Peninsula, some 33km from the Polish mainland.HistoryEarly developmentsThe Kashubian village of Hel was first mentioned in 1198 as a centre of herring trade area named Gellen. On the 11th (Mon), look for all kinds of wild species at Fokarium, examine the collection at Defense Museum, and then enjoy the sea views from Lighthouse in Hel. Here are some ideas for day two: take a leisurely stroll along Promenada na Cyplu, kick back and relax at Jurata Beach, take in the waterfront at Jurata Pier, then kick back and relax at Hel, and finally take in panoramic vistas at German Torpedo Training Ground Observation Platforms.

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Traveling by car from Sopot to Hel takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In September in Hel, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Szczecin.

Szczecin is the capital and largest city of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland. Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): contemplate the waterfront views at Jezioro Szmaragdowe, delve into the lush surroundings at Beech Forest (Puszcza Bukowa), Szczecin, then take in the exciting artwork at Be Happy Museum Szczecin, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. John the Baptist. Here are some ideas for day two: take in nature's colorful creations at Rose Garden - Rozanka, then walk around Jasne Blonia Square, then buy something for everyone on your list at Galaxy Centrum S.C., and finally browse the different shops at Galeria Kaskada.

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You can fly from Hel to Szczecin in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Szczecin can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can travel to Szczecin.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): walk around Park Kasprowicza, get curious at The Museum of Technology and Transport, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Cmentarz Centralny, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Bazylika Archikatedralna pw. sw. Jakuba Apostola. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at The Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Waly Chrobrego Promenade (Hakenterrasse), and then don't miss a visit to Stare Miasto.

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Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to drive to Frankfurt.

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You can drive from Szczecin to Frankfurt in 7 hours. You will leave for home on the 19th (Tue).