15 days in Poland Itinerary

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

Krakow is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, contemplate the long history of Wieliczka Salt Mine, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Basilica, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Krakow online day trip planner.

Chennai, India to Krakow is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from Chennai to Krakow. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Chennai in August: highs in Krakow hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can go by car to Zakopane.

Home to Poland's indigenous Goral people, Zakopane sits at the foothill of the Tatra Mountains, an area serving as one of the country's most fashionable year-round vacation getaways.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): take in the awesome beauty at Gubalowka, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Morskie Oko, and then admire the masterpieces at The Wladyslaw Hasior Gallery. Keep things going the next day: take in the awesome beauty at Giewont Mountain, then trek along Orla Perc Trail, and then see the interesting displays at Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane.

To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Zakopane trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Krakow to Zakopane takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Krakow in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 11°C in Zakopane. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Oswiecim.

Known to most by its German name Auschwitz, the modestly sized city of Oswiecim sits at the foot of the Jura Mountains, just 50 km (30 mi) west of Krakow.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): stroll around Planty Park and then contemplate the long history of Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Discover how to plan a Oswiecim trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.

You can drive from Zakopane to Oswiecim in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August in Oswiecim, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can drive to Wroclaw.

Known for its relaxed and liberal atmosphere, the energetic city of Wroclaw lures visitors with its rich cultural heritage and pedestrian-friendly old town.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): take in the pleasant sights at Rynek of Wroclaw. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, then get in on the family fun at GOjump Wroclaw Park Trampolin, and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Wroclaw Zoo & Afrykarium.

For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Wroclaw road trip app.

Getting from Oswiecim to Wroclaw by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can fly to Gdansk.

Although its history goes back a thousand years, Gdansk represents one of Poland's most modern urban centers, its thriving economy boosted by a lively tourism sector.

Gdansk is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stop by Old Town, take an in-depth tour of Europejskie Centrum SolidarnoSci, steep yourself in history at Westerplatte, and don't miss a visit to Crane.

To find ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Gdansk holiday maker tool.

Getting from Wroclaw to Gdansk by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. While traveling from Wroclaw, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Gdansk, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Warsaw.

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

On the 13th (Thu), pause for some photo ops at Pomnik Bohaterów Getta, get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, don't miss a visit to Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy), then brush up on your military savvy at Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Palace of Culture and Science. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Anne's Church (Kosciol Swietej Anny), then step into the grandiose world of Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, then take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and finally walk around Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie.

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Warsaw online day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Gdansk to Warsaw takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Gdansk in August, you will find days in Warsaw are a bit warmer (29°C), and nights are about the same (17°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.