Poland 5-Day Trip: Krakow & Warsaw
Krakow's preserved royal city and the solemn memorial, then Warsaw's rebuilt old town and rising skyline.
Days
5 days
Budget
400 EUR
Style
Cultural
Destination
Krakow
Multi-CityHistoryCulture
Trip overview
- The preserved square
- The salt mine's chapels
- Warsaw's phoenix old town
Best time to visit
May–September is festival season; December's twin Christmas markets glow.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Krakow — the square & Wawel
- 🏰09:00The Rynek & Wawel's hill
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Day 2 · Krakow — Kazimierz & the mine
- 🧂09:30Kazimierz & the Wieliczka Salt Mine
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Day 3 · Auschwitz memorial & rail to Warsaw
- 🕯️08:00The memorial morning (booked)
- 🚄16:002h30 rail to Warsaw
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Day 4 · Warsaw — risen
- 🕊️09:30The rebuilt Old Town & the Rising Museum
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Day 5 · Warsaw — POLIN & Departure
- ✈️09:30POLIN's vaults & WAW
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 400 EUR for 5 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- May–September is festival season; December's twin Christmas markets glow.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Krakow are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
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Pod Wawelem
Krakow · $$
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Zapiecek
Warsaw pierogi · $
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Hala Koszyki
Warsaw food hall · $$
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