Poland Travel Guide & Tourism (2024)

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12 Days / 11 Nights

Serene Berlin, Warsaw, Budapest and Vienna

Berlin(2N) → Warsaw(2N) → Krakow(2N) → Budapest(2N) → Bratislava(1N) → Vienna(2N)

$ 2,598

7% off

$2,392/person

14 Days / 13 Nights

Best of East Europe Tour Package

Berlin(2N) → Warsaw(2N) → Krakow(2N) → Budapest(2N) → Vienna(2N) → Prague(2N) → Berlin(1N)

$ 2,717

7% off

$2,525/person

15 Days / 14 Nights

Central Europe Tour Package

Frankfurt(1N) → Berlin(2N) → Warsaw(2N) → Krakow(2N) → Budapest(2N) → Vienna(2N) → Prague(2N) → Frankfurt (1N)

$ 2,885

9% off

$2,609/person

11 Days / 10 Nights

East Europe Tour Package

Berlin(2N) → Prague(2N) → Krakow(2N) → Vienna(1N) → Budapest(3N)

$ 1,996

14% off

$1,703/person

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Poland Travel Essentials

Ideal Duration: 7-10 days for exploring major cities; 2 weeks for a broader experience

Currency: (PLN)

Best Time: May to September (Spring/Summer) Read More

Accommodation Cost (per night in USD): Dorm bed: $10-20
Budget: $20-40
Mid-range: $60-100
Luxury: $120 and above

Budget for Food & Drinks (per day in USD): Budget: $10-20
Mid-range: $30-50

Visa Policy for Indians: Schengen Visa

Visa Policy for Other Nationals: Schengen Visa for many countries

Getting In Poland: Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) Read More

Getting Around Poland: Trains, trams, buses, and rental cars Read More

"The Country With A Quiet Charm"

Poland Tourism

Poland is a country in Eastern Europe, filled with big castles and ancient museums. It is a country that is rich in history and proud of it. Apart from the bustling cities like Warsaw and Krakow, Poland also offers unspoilt natural beauty in the forms of lakes, wooded areas, rivers and hills. It is as we mentioned, a historic destination on account of Poland being central to the World War II. Memorials and synagogues abound in this country for a walk back in time. For those looking for some adventure though, Poland also has hiking and canoeing opportunities.

Tourist Places to Visit In Poland

4.2

Warsaw

7293 Stay options

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4.1

Krakow

4655 Stay options

Packages from $1,703

4.1

Auschwtiz

381 Stay options

4.7

Mikolajki

215 Stay options

4.6

Krynica Zdroj

622 Stay options

4.7

Karpacz

1295 Stay options

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Best time to visit Poland

Like many countries in Europe, Poland is an excellent place to travel all around the year, depending on your choice of weather. However, the best time to visit Poland is during spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). This country has a typical European temperate climate with six distinctiv... (Read More)

Holidify's opinion on Travel to Poland

What's Great about Travelling to Poland?

Friendly and kind locals. Delicious food. Centrally located for easy travel. Relatively cheaper destination.

What's Not So Great about Travelling to Poland?

Extreme winters. Poor road conditions. Subtle racism.

Who should Travel to Poland?

History lovers. Adventure enthusaists. Solo travellers.

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Exchanging Money in Poland

Poland has a lot of Kantors or money exchange counters. ATMs are easily available as well. You can find these ATMs at airports, railway stations, city centres and banks. You can also exchange currency at your hotel and even at border crossings. Banks are another option and they remain open between 9 am to 4 pm on Weekdays. On Saturdays, they shut at 1 pm.

Nightlife in Poland

Polish nightlife is great, especially in the cities of Warsaw and Gdansk. Clubs and bars stay open well into the night. Jazz clubs can also be found in Warsaw, for a night of drinks and good music. Gdansk is known for its discos and is a great place to visit for those who love dancing since it has so many options. Gdansk is also popular for its live music venues, beer gardens and wine bars. The city also hosts many concerts.

Shopping in Poland

Poland is truly a shopper's paradise. Every kind of store you could have ever imagined or dreamed of can be found here. There are shopping complexes, markets, antique shops, bookstores, city squares and more. Warsaw's famous shopping complex is Arkadia. Warsaw also has a flea market in the Kloo district where you can pick up a lot of souvenirs to take back home with you. Stary Kleparz in Krakow is the best place to shop for fresh vegetables. Some cities have specific market days, and these are considered to be the best as they sell cheese, eggs, freshly baked bread, meats, vegetables and more.

Festivals of Poland

Poland has a lot of festive days, celebrations and holidays for the same. Some of the major ones include Drowning of Marzanna, a pagan tradition, Easter, Juwenalia, Wianki, St. Andrew's Day, Mikolaj's Visit and Christmas. The Polish people come together as one and celebrate all of these events. Traditional Polish cuisine is prepared and served during this time, and ethnic arts and craft are sold in various stalls and souvenir shops to keep with the festive spirit.

Hygiene in Poland

Efforts are being made to improve the quality of drinking water in Poland. It is, therefore, advisable to carry your own water. Sanitation systems are also on the rise, which will soon make Poland a very convenient and clean place to visit. The sewage facility is quite up to date, so you will never come across any open, leaking gutters to put you off.

Customs of Poland

Always greet locals with a firm handshake and a smile, as that is the norm. Be punctual, as the Polish really value time. Never use someone's first name unless they themselves ask you to. Tipping is expected for good service, especially in Warsaw and Krakow.

Tips for visiting Poland

Take good care of your belongings in crowded areas, as pick-pocketers can be found there. Traveller's cheques are not accepted. Tipping is not mandatory but is appreciated. If you're bringing someone flowers, make sure to get an odd number, as even numbers are bought here for funerals.

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