Things to do in Podlaskie Province, Eastern Poland: The Best Tours

Experience nature at its best and stand face to face with the king of the forest – the bison! Bialowieza National Park is the oldest national park in Poland, one of the oldest in Europe and the only natural UNESCO site in our country. You will visit also the Park on the Belarusian side of the border.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Transportation by car/minibus, Pick-up and drop off at your hotel in the city centre, English-speaking driver (other languages are possible on request), Group guided tour with English-speaking guide in the strict protection area in the Bialowieza National Park (approx. 3-hour walking tour, other languages are possible if requested in advance), Overnight in local guesthouse with breakfast, Guide in Belarus, Visa arrangement (we need to receive a scan of your passport at least 2 weeks in advance, no need to send us your passport

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The hot-air balloon flight takes place at sunrise or at sunset, depending on the weather. Departure from Warsaw at around 3am (for the sunrise flight) or at around 8am (for the sunset flight). The departure time will be confirmed 2-3 days before the tour. After 2-hour ride, you will get to the meeting point for the balloon flight in the Podlasie region, around 150 kilometres north-east of Warsaw. There, you will join your pilot and reach the place from which you will take off (it can be located up to 500 metres from the meeting point). The flight takes around 1 hour, but the entire experience takes around 3 hours. After the flight you will visit one of the two attractions: a small town of Tykocin famous for one of the best-preserved baroque synagogues in Poland or Narew National Park with floating platforms. After the tour you will be driven back to Warsaw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC448p_rpek

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver/tour leader, Balloon flight with experienced pilot, Visit in the town of Tykocin or Narew National Park

Exclusions: Meals

We are a Polish-British couple with intricate local cultural and historical knowledge. The tours are completely tailored and flexible to your needs and preferences, rather than being a rigid set in stone plan that offers no flexibility. The service will always be delivered with passion and attention to detail to ensure you maximise your visit. This can be tailored to families, couples, groups of friends and individuals - photographers, journalists, you name it!

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Fully Customisable Experience, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

Experience nature at its best and stand face to face with the king of the forest, the bison! Bialowieza National Park is the oldest national park in Poland, one of the oldest in Europe and a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour begins with a 7am pickup from your hotel in Warsaw and you will be driven to Bialowieza National Park by car/minibus, about a 4 hour drive. One there, you will be able to explore this park and see the European Bison Show Reserve, Park Palace, which is a beautiful garden, Orthodox Parish of St. Nicholas and more! The tour concludes with a drive back to your hotel in Warsaw.

Inclusions: Transportation by car/minibus, Pick up from your hotel, English speaking driver, English speaking guide in the strict protection area in the Bialowieza National Park, traditional Polish lunch of the day (e.g. pierogi, chicken soup or schnitzel+water) , All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Breakfast, dinner

If you are planning to stay in Warsaw for a few days but also would like to see Bialowieza? We've a perfect solution for you! A private driver will pick you up from the address provided in Warsaw by Mercedes car, comfortable for 1 up to 6 passengers and will take you to Bialowieza for a full-day tour. During this 3-hour tour, the local guide English-speaking will introduce you to the atmosphere of this beautiful place. Białowieża National Park is the only Polish natural property designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The Park is the most important – central zone of Białowieża Forest Biosphere Reserve. The oldest building and monument in Bialowieza are located within the Bialowieza Forest. It’s a wooden manor house from 1845 and obelisk made of sandstone commemorating the hunt of Augustus III of Poland. It is a place where everyone will surely find something for themselves. It’s worth getting closer to nature with us to see the most scenic and distant corners of this region.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, English-speaking driver, Passengers insurance, 3-hours of English-speaking local guide, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch and snacks

On this off-the-beaten-path trip you will discover 2 unique places in the company of a licensed guide. Treblinka is one of the most important sites related to Holocaust and should be on your list of your are interested in WWII. As for Tykocin, this picturesque village on the Narew river will let you discover Polish countryside and feel the very special atmosphere of Eastern Poland. You will get an overview of Polish history since the 16th century until now. Tykocin's heritage was built Polish and Jewish communities that lived here together for centuries. Its synagogue is one of the biggest and most beautiful synagogues in the country. On the other side of Narew river the castle was built (and rebuilt) to make you discover the culture of Polish nobility.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

Sample the traditional Polish food and enjoy local flavours. Try various dishes like dumplings, appetizers, meat specialities, soup, local beer and desserts with coffee or tea and get an interesting lesson about customs, traditions and history of Poland in a fun and tasty way! Highlights: - Enjoy tasting Polish cuisine with the best traditional dishes - Visit 3 specially chosen restaurant and patisserie in Bialystok - Try different flavours of Polish specialties, local spirits and remarkable beers - Spend a great time with your family or friends on having fun and tasting new cuisine - Learn about Bialystok’s history, culinary culture and tradition from your private licensed guide

Inclusions: Food tastings of various traditional food at carefully chosen venues, Typical Polish appetizers, soup, main courses, and dessert, Private tour with licensed and very knowledgeable guide, More food than you are able to eat!, Beverages – 1 soft drink, 1 Polish beer, coffee/tea and a shot of Polish vodka, Guided walking tour of Bialystok Old Town highlights (exact time depends of chosen option)

Exclusions: Additional food & drinks

Our Treblinka & Tykocin Tour is a very good option for people who would like to learn more not only about Jewish history during the Holocaust but also how it looked like in Poland for many years before. In Treblinka Death Camp we will pay a visit to the museum to see the model of the camp and then we will continue to the memorial.Our next stop will be Tykocin - typical shtetl town and also a lovely artistic town so it's a great place to have lunch there and rest a bit. In Tykocin there is also one of the oldest Jewish cemetery in Poland (it was established in 1522 and the oldest matzevas come from 1754). In Lopuchowo Forest we will make a short stop at the memorial comemorating massacre on Jewish people from Tykocin. This is a full day tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Lunch

Experience the beauty of Bialystok with a private guide on a walking tour of the Old Town. Admire the beautiful buildings such as Town Hall, charming Branicki palace and amazing parks and gardens. Highlights: - Explore the highlights of Bialystok during the tour led by a licensed guide - Learn the history of Bialystok as well as the traditions and customs of Polish people - Admire the architecture of beautiful Old Town and Market Square - Walk around beautiful complex Branicki Palace - Enjoy a private tour only with your family and friends

Inclusions: Private walking tour in Bialystok led by licensed guide, Visit at Branicki Palace, St. Roch Basilica (free admission), Pick up from the accommodation (only accommodation in Bialystok Old Town), Tour program adapted to the preferences of the group, Tips about local restaurants, patisserie, pubs

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During this tour you will visit a few venues in Bialystok and enjoy a full range of Polish beer. You will try over 11 different beer include mass production, regional and craft beer. Take part in this great experience and fall in love with Polish beers! Highlights: - Enjoy 11 different kinds of Polish beers - Taste popular, regional and craft beers and compare the flavor - Try typical Polish appetizers - Visit 4 carefully chosen venues and get to know best pubs in Bialystok - Learn about the Polish traditions and customs around drinking beer

Inclusions: 11 different kinds of beer incl. popular, regional, craft (amount of beers depend on chosen option), Traditional Polish appetizers perfect for accompanying beer, Private Beer tour led by Licensed Guide speaking in selected foreign language, Information about Polish history, customs and traditions, A private tour only with your friends or family, pick-up from your accommodation (only from the Old Town/city center)

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