52 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: get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, admire the masterpieces at Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow, step into the grandiose world of Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Cmentarz Wojskowy na Powazkach.

To find ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Warsaw tour itinerary planner.

Indore, India to Warsaw is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from Indore to Warsaw due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Indore in November: high temperatures in Warsaw hover around 7°C and lows are around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to drive to Sandomierz.

Sandomierz is a town in south-eastern Poland with 25,714 inhabitants (2006), situated in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship (since 1999). Venture out of the city with trips to Winnica Knapow (in Cmielow), Kielce (Geonatura Kielce - Botanical Garden & Muzeum Narodowe w Kielcach - Dawny Palac Biskupow Krakowskich) and Kazimierz Dolny (Kazimierskie Muzeum Klockow Lego & Albrechtowka). Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Collegium Gostomianum, see the interesting displays at Smilow Manor Museum, learn about winemaking at TERRA Winnica Smaku Winery, and contemplate the long history of Opatowska Gate.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Sandomierz trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Warsaw to Sandomierz takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Sandomierz can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zakopane: Pieniński Park Narodowy (in Szczawnica) and Tatra National Park (Lake Morskie Oko & Rysy Peak). There's still lots to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Gubalowka, explore the world behind art at The Wladyslaw Hasior Gallery, explore the activities along Dolina Pieciu Stawow Polskich, and see the interesting displays at Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Zakopane itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Sandomierz to Zakopane takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. Traveling from Sandomierz in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Zakopane, with lows of -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to drive 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 29th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, get to know the fascinating history of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, observe the fascinating underwater world at Ogrod Zoologiczny w Krakowie, and steep yourself in history at Wieliczka Salt Mine.

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Krakow day trip website.

You can drive from Zakopane to Krakow in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In November, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.

On the 3rd (Sat), get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum and Synagogue, then get engrossed in the history at Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau, and then appreciate the history behind Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Oswiecim trip itinerary maker app.

You can drive from Krakow to Oswiecim in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In December, daytime highs in Oswiecim are 4°C, while nighttime lows are -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Rynek boleslawiecki (in Boleslawiec), Palac Warmatowice (in Krotoszyce) and Ewangelicki Kosciol Pokoju (in Jawor). Spend the 4th (Sun) among pleasant surroundings at Rynek of Wroclaw. There's lots more to do: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, find something for the whole family at GOjump Wroclaw Park Trampolin, don't miss a visit to Rynek, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town- Historic Center.

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Traveling by car from Oswiecim to Wroclaw takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in December, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Poznan: Rogalin Landscape Park (in Rogalin), Magia Dla Ciala (in Wysoka) and Bazylika Swietogorska (in Gostyn). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Croissant Museum, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take in the spiritual surroundings of Parish Church of St. Stanislaus (Fara Church), and learn more about the world around you at Spiders Exhibition.

To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Poznan trip planner.

Traveling by car from Wroclaw to Poznan takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. December in Poznan sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Kalisz.

Venture out of the city with trips to Jarocin (Spichlerz Polskiego Rocka & Glan Fan), Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Nicholas (in Lad) and Adam Mickiewicz Museum (in Smielow).

To find ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Kalisz trip website.

You can drive from Poznan to Kalisz in 2 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 4°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can go by car 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lodz: Polish Association of Railway Enthusiasts (in Skierniewice), Czestochowa (Wieza Babel, Jasna Gora, &more) and Muzeum Piwowarstwa (in Piotrkow Trybunalski). There's lots more to do: make a trip to European Park of Sculpture, admire the striking features of Lodz Fabryczna, pause for some serene contemplation at Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew, and stroll the grounds of Jewish cemetery lodz.

For photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Lodz road trip website.

Traveling by car from Kalisz to Lodz takes 2 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can go by car 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.

Explore Torun's surroundings by going to Brewery B Cultural Center (in Wloclawek), Bydgoszcz (18 Meridian Statue, Dom Leona Wyczolkowskiego, &more) and Ethnographic Park (in Klobka). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Żywe Muzeum Piernika, contemplate the long history of The Arthur's Court, get engrossed in the history at Muzeum PRL-u - Dom PRL-u, and explore the engaging exhibits at Muzeum Zabawek i Bajek.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Torun road trip app.

Traveling by car from Lodz to Torun takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Torun are 5°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive 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: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Church, take a stroll through Mariacka Street (ulica Mariacka), take an in-depth tour of Gdańsk Town Hall, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Gdansk route builder.

You can drive from Torun to Gdansk in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can fly back home.