Hugging the German border, Western Poland is made up of the West Pomeranian, Lubusz and Lower Silesian Voivodships (Provinces), the largest cities of which are Szczecin, Gorzow Wielkopolski and Wroclaw respectively. Both Szczecin and Wroclaw are beautiful medieval cities with many popular attractions. Drawno National Park, part of the massive Drawska Forest, lies at the convergence of West Pomerania, Lubusz and Greater Poland. Lubusz is also home to the bird-filled Ujscie Warty National Park.
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The wooden churches of southern Little Poland represent outstanding examples of the different aspects of medieval church-building traditions in Roman Catholic culture. Built using the horizontal log technique, common in eastern and northern Europe since the Middle Ages. The wooden church style of the region originated in the late Medieval, the late sixteenth century, and began with Gothic ornament and polychrome detail, but because they were timber construction, the structure, general form, and feeling is entirely different from the gothic architecture or Polish Gothic (in stone or brick). Later construction show Rococo and Baroque ornamental influence. The form of these Roman Catholic churches is deeply influenced by the Greco-Catholic and Orthodox presence in the region.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Private guide service
Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks, All Fees and Taxes
We were looking forward to our guided tour and were not disappointed. It was wonderful to get so close to history. Every point of our tour meaningful, well explained and many of our questions were answered. Our tour guide’s English was excellent. We really appreciated professionalism and time management. Everything (excluding street parking, which is clearly out of anyone’s control) was very well planned.
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Explore World War 2 sites in Lower Silesia. Just 1,5h drive from Wroclaw is Project Riese - one of the most mysterious Nazi site in Europe. After Project Riese, your driver will take you to the Museum of Gross Rosen. It was a frightening Nazi concentration camp. Prisoners of that camp worked in Project Riese, Ksiaz Castle and many factories in a radius of more then 100 km. After visiting the camp your driver will take you back to Wroclaw.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Tickets
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Local guides
Excellent would highly recommend, very experienced guide with in-depth local knowledge. Tour shows you all the main highlighted sights and their relevance to ww2 which is a key part of this cities history.
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Visit the site of the most famous escape of World War II from a German prisoner-of-war camp that went down in history as “The Great Escape”. In a tiny compound 600 men worked for a year in secrecy on the tunnels named Tom, Dick, and Harry. Finally, on the night of 24th of March 1944, 76 prisoners managed to escape from the camp through the Harry tunnel but soon after 73 were recaptured during the chase. Outraged, Hitler ordered to shoot dead fifty of them which was an appalling abrogation of the Geneva Convention. Find out more about those dramatic events at the Museum of Allied POW Camps in Żagań, visit the grounds of Stalag Luft III and the memorial to the brave airmen who paid the highest price for an escape they considered a soldier's duty.
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Tour guide was knowledgeable, punctual and wanted us to make the most of our trip. A little bit expensive, but convenient and worth the experience.
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The Dunajec River Gorge runs through the Pieniny Mountains and is one of the best-known tourist attractions of Southern Poland. It is also featured on UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites in Poland. Have a great time sitting back on the wooden raft and taking in the magnificent views of the Pieniny Mountains.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Admission tickets to National Park and to the raft trip
Exclusions: Food and drinks, DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
I was a bit dubious about booking this tour as I done so via Viator and it only had a few reviews at the time, but this was the only operator offering an early morning departure. The communication before hand was superb confirming the pick up time that I had requested. The driver on the day was on time and very friendly with the whole tour extremely well organised and transport (minivan) very comfortable. Our tour guide at Auschwitz was absolutely amazing for one of, if not the most, emotional tours I’ve participated in. We had our driver waiting for us at the end to take us back and never felt rushed. I have recommended this tour via this operator to others and would not hesitate to use Poland Active for other activities in the future. Thank you.
Discover Gross-Rosen concentration camp and find out more about Nazi operations here with this fascinating trip. Benefit from pick-up and drop off from your hotel, as well as private transfer to the camp, leaving you free to take in its history.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, guide service
Excellent would highly recommend, very experienced guide with in-depth local knowledge. Tour shows you all the main highlighted sights and their relevance to ww2 which is a key part of this cities history.
Explore one of the most fascinating nazi defence line. Your driver will meet you at your hotel and then you can enjoy 2,5h ride throw beautiful polish country side. On the place you will learn why in 1930's Germans wre afraid of Poland and you go under the ground for at least 1h walk. The tour of bunkers takes around 1-1,5 h but sometimes they extend it up to 2h. On the place you can rent audio guides.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, english speaking guide
Excellent would highly recommend, very experienced guide with in-depth local knowledge. Tour shows you all the main highlighted sights and their relevance to ww2 which is a key part of this cities history.
The most important attractions of Zakopane and the famous rafting on the Dunajec gorge, that is everything you need to see in Podhale. Fantastic location makes Zakopane the best viewpoint of the Tatra Mountains. It is a wonderful place to relax at any time of the year. In addition, the Dunajec Gorge is one of the most beautiful breakthroughs on our continent and it forms the largest tourist attraction on a European scale. On the way, great views of the Pieniny, Czorsztyn Lake and castles in Niedzica and Czorsztyn.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Entrance fees, Hotel Pick up and Drop off, Guide service
Exclusions: Food and Drinks
We were picked up on time by Wojciech. He was a fantastic guide. From start to finish we were looked after perfectly. It is quite a long drive but absolutely worth it. The scenery is outstanding. We enjoyed seeing traditional wooden houses and 15th century Church of St Michael the Archangel. Rafting in Dunajec was pleasant. The rafts hold 12 people and it was quite busy. I recommend if you visit Krakow allow yourself 6 days as there is so much to see and do.
The Dunajec River Gorge runs through the Pieniny Mountains and is one of the best-known tourist attractions of Southern Poland. It is also featured on UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites in Poland. Have a great time sitting back on the wooden raft and taking in the magnificent views of the Pieniny Mountains. Important notice: This tour will be held only if in the group will be at least 2 participants.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan/ bus, Ticket
Exclusions: Food and drinks
We were picked up on time by Wojciech. He was a fantastic guide. From start to finish we were looked after perfectly. It is quite a long drive but absolutely worth it. The scenery is outstanding. We enjoyed seeing traditional wooden houses and 15th century Church of St Michael the Archangel. Rafting in Dunajec was pleasant. The rafts hold 12 people and it was quite busy. I recommend if you visit Krakow allow yourself 6 days as there is so much to see and do.
Take a sobering tour, that shows you the complicated heritage of World War II and its lasting impact on the province. Visit the former German Nazi concentration camp of Gross Rosen known for its deadly work conditions in the granite quarry.Find out about the German strategy of extermination through labour. See the mysterious legacy of World War II - the Riese Complex in the Owl Mountains. Enter into the tunnels, find out about potential hypotheses of its purpose, see the guard rooms and spacious hall excavated in stone
Inclusions: Parking Fees
Exclusions: On the way to the tunnels, we arrange a stop in the local restaurant to have a lunch
US military family of four, stationed in Bavaria and in Wroclaw for a weekend, and were fortunate enough to book a 3 hour walking tour with Sean. He did a terrific job and was well-versed in the fascinating history of this city and the region of Silesia. My teenaged kids enjoyed it thoroughly - just as much as we did. Absolutely recommend any Soldier here for a weekend book with Viadrina and ask for Sean.
The Dunajec raft ride through the Pieniny Gaps one of the greatest tourist attractions in Poland. You will be impressed by the views of mountain peaks, the vertical rocky slopes next to the river, which takes unexpected turns. These will be lasting sensations. Important notice: This tour will be held only if in the group will be at last 2 participants.
Inclusions: Tickets, Air-conditioned vehicle, Proffesional guide service, Hotel pick-up and drop-of
Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Gratuities
We enjoyed our trip to Wadowice with the bus taxi service. Was like driving in a microbus not too many stops along the way. A short Distance to the city centre and the Churc
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