Duration: 8 hrs 30 min
Min of pax: 30
Rate: EUR 56.00 per person

Price includes: travel by bus, guide, entrance fee to St. Mary’s Church, entrance fee to the Malbork Castle, lunch.

Discover the beauty and soul of the hidden Poland on this comprehensive tour, venturing into the countryside to see the Teutonic Knights’ Castle of Malbork and exploring the charming Hanseatic City of Gdansk.

Malbork Castle – Poland’s rich heritage comes to life in its impressive medieval castles, and the well-fortified Gothic complex of Malbork is one of its largest, oldest and most popular. Construction along the Nogat River commenced in 1274, with the Teutonic Knights creating this massive stone fortress that includes formidable defensive walls, towers, a labyrinth of chambers, dungeons and wonderful architectural details. In 1309, the Knight’s headquarters moved from Venice to Malbork, inspiring the addition of the Grand Master’s Palace to the castle. In 1457, Malbork returned to Polish control and served as the royal residence of Polish kings for the next 300 years. Extensive restoration took place when the castle was acquired by the Polish government in the 1800’s and, more recently, after the ravages of World War II destroyed half the structure. Your guided tour will include the castle complex and its grand exhibition halls, which display collections of armoury, ceramics, sculptures and spectacular Baltic amber.

Gdansk Old Town – The city’s 1,000 years of history have left a collection of buildings and monuments designed in Gothic, Renaissance and baroque styles. Your guided walk will start near the Golden Gate, a grand ornamental arch that once allowed access through the medieval city’s defensive walls. Continue along Long street. Lined with marvellous buildings decorated with elaborate facades crowned by myriad ornate gables. Pass the Town Hall, Long Market and the beautiful 15th-century merchants’ palace of Artus Court. Pause at Neptune’s Fountain to admire this monumental symbol of Gdansk’s Hanseatic past and its connection with the sea before walking down to the waterfront canal. Then turn up Mariacka Street which delights its visitors with its lively atmosphere, quaint shops and lovely terraced buildings.

St. Mary’s Church – The pride of Gdansk, Gothic St. Mary’s is the world’s largest brick church, accommodating some 25,000 worshippers. Situated in the centre of Old Town, this medieval church took 159 years to build, and its deceivingly plan exterior belies a bright, spacious interior with large windows and more than 30 beautifully decorated chapels. The high altar displays a lovely polyptych, the floor is covered with ancient tombstones and the northern transept holds an amazing 15th century astronomical clock, complete with the zodiac cycle and a calendar of the saints.

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