Poland · 10-day itinerary

The Perfect 10-Day Poland Itinerary

Krakow’s medieval old town, the moving Auschwitz memorial, an underground salt cathedral, the Tatra mountains and vibrant Wroclaw and Warsaw — a tailor-made 10-day route from the UK, planned and protected by One World Travels & Tours.

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Duration10 days / 9 nights
CitiesKrakow, Wroclaw, Warsaw
Best forCulture & history
Best timeMay – Sep
Flight time~2.5h direct
ProtectionFinancially protected
Your 10 days, handcrafted

History, mountains and great-value city breaks

Poland is one of Europe’s best-value, most rewarding trips — and 10 days lets you pair its great cities with the Tatra mountains. Below is our most-loved 10-day Poland itinerary from the UK. It is a template, not a fixed package: One World Travels & Tours UK (part of OWT Group Ltd) tailors every day, hotel and train to your budget, dates and pace, and every trip is financially protected.

Day by day

Your 10-day Poland itinerary

Day1
Krakow

Arrive in Krakow

Land in Krakow (a short direct flight) and settle into the beautiful old town. An easy first evening on the Main Market Square. Flights and transfer arranged.

Day2
Krakow

Old town & Wawel

The vast Main Market Square, the Cloth Hall, and Wawel Castle and cathedral above the river, then the atmospheric Kazimierz quarter.

Day3
Krakow

Auschwitz & the salt mine

A respectful visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial, and the astonishing underground chapels of the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Day4
Zakopane

To the Tatra mountains

Travel south to Zakopane, Poland’s alpine resort, for mountain air and highlander culture.

Day5
Zakopane

Morskie Oko & the peaks

Walk to the beautiful Morskie Oko lake and ride the cable car up Kasprowy Wierch for Tatra views.

Day6
Wroclaw

To colourful Wroclaw

Head to Wroclaw, with its gorgeous market square, islands and canals — and hundreds of little bronze dwarves to spot.

Day7
Wroclaw

Islands & squares

Wander Ostrow Tumski (Cathedral Island) and enjoy one of Poland’s prettiest, most relaxed cities.

Day8
Warsaw

To the capital

Travel to Warsaw and explore the beautifully rebuilt Old Town and Royal Castle.

Day9
Warsaw

History & parks

The powerful Warsaw Rising Museum, the Palace of Culture views, and the peaceful Lazienki Park.

Day10
Warsaw · Fly home

Last morning & the journey home

A final Polish breakfast and a transfer to the airport for the short flight home — or add Gdansk on the coast.

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What's in it & why us

Everything handled, end to end

Why book with OWT

  • A proven route, tailored to your dates
  • Trains & private transfers arranged
  • Handpicked central hotels
  • Auschwitz & salt-mine tours pre-booked
  • Financial protection on packages
  • 24/7 support, 4.8/5 service

What's included

  • Return UK flights
  • 9 nights, handpicked hotels
  • Trains & transfers between cities
  • Key tours & entries as agreed
  • Daily breakfast
  • Insurance & travel guidance

Make it yours

  • City-only: drop the mountains, add Gdansk
  • Christmas markets: festive departures
  • Slower: two cities, longer stays
  • Family: gentler days & parks
  • Budget: we flex hotels to your number

The route at a glance

Krakow · 3 ntsOld town, Auschwitz, salt mine
Zakopane · 2 ntsTatra mountains & lakes
Wroclaw & Warsaw · 4 ntsSquares, islands & history

City-only, or add the coast?

This 10-day route pairs Poland’s best cities with the mountains — but it is yours to reshape. Keep it city-only, add Gdansk on the Baltic coast, time it for the magical Christmas markets, or slow it down. Tell us the trip in your head and we will build it.

Good to know

10-day Poland itinerary FAQs

Is 10 days enough for Poland?

Yes — it comfortably combines Krakow, the Tatra mountains at Zakopane, Wroclaw and Warsaw. We tailor the balance and can keep it city-only if you prefer.

How much does a 10-day Poland trip cost from the UK?

Poland is excellent value. Cost depends on season, hotel level and airline, and we build every itinerary to your budget. Request a free, no-obligation quote and we will price options to match.

Is Auschwitz suitable to visit?

It is a profoundly moving memorial and museum that many travellers feel is important to see. We arrange a respectful guided visit; it is of course optional.

Can you customise this Poland itinerary?

Completely. This is a template. We can go city-only, add Gdansk, time it for Christmas markets or make it family-friendly, and match everything to your budget and dates.

Is it financially protected?

Yes — package holidays with us include financial protection, and we are rated 4.8/5 Excellent on Trustpilot.

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Send us your dates and budget and your dedicated specialist will tailor this itinerary and price it for you. No obligation, no pressure.

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Photography via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA). Itinerary is a sample and fully tailor-made by One World Travels & Tours (OWT Group Ltd).