GUIDED TRIP: Bay of Gdańsk – Fresh Lagoon – Masuria – Warsaw

After breakfast he kidnaps us
City guide into the past of the old Hanseatic city of Gdansk. We see the large armory and the octagonal defense tower Kiek in de Kok on the Old Town Moat, the Artushof and St. Mary's Church, the largest brick church in the world, which can accommodate 25 visitors.

Then a short bus transfer to the mouth of the Vistula. In the afternoon our bike tour takes us along one of the most beautiful bike paths along the Polish coast on the Spit of the Vistula Lagoon. On the one hand, beautiful forests and silence, on the other hand, many kilometers of beautiful views of the Baltic Sea.

After a leisurely picnic on the beach, we take the boat across the Vistula Lagoon to Tolkmicko. From the ship we continue by bike to the picturesque village of Kadinnen/Kadyny, the former summer residence of Kaiser Wilhelm II.
 

Overnight place: Frombork/Frauenburg o. Kadyny/Cadinen.

After breakfast, visit Frauenburg, where the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus lived and worked.

Then a short bus transfer towards Elbląg/Elbing. Today's bike tour takes us through the landscape of the Oberland Canal. We cycle on beautiful routes with a view of the canal.

In the afternoon we take a boat trip on the Oberland Canal - a good opportunity to experience the only functioning ramp system in the world that brings ships up or down on land (depending on the direction of travel). We “travel” on land by ship.

Then bus transfer from Buczyniec to Lidzbark Warmiński. 

Overnight place: Lidzbark Warmiński/Heilsberg

After breakfast, visit the mighty Warmian Bishops' Castle in Lidzbark Warmiński/Heilsberg.

Today's route leads through the picturesque Warmian landscape between the Vistula Lagoon and Masuria. On the way we visit the Marian Sanctuary in Stoczek Klasztorny. In the afternoon we cycle on to Gallingen Palace, where we take an optional coffee and cake break. Visit to the restored palace and horse stud before we continue our bike tour towards Bartoszyce/Bartenstein. Check-in at the 3* hotel in Bartoszyce/surroundings. After an excellent dinner with local specialties, we end the evening with a campfire.

Overnight place: Bartoszyce/ Bartenstein or the surrounding area

Today takes us to Masuria in the land of a thousand lakes. After breakfast short bus transfer to Sępopol. Here we get on our bikes and cycle to Drogosze/Dönhoffstädt - the former largest residence in East Prussia. The castle was owned by the Dönhoff family until 1816. Exterior tour of the park and the empty castle.

In the afternoon meeting with a beekeeper in the Srokowo area. We continue our bike tour towards Węgorzewo. On the way we visit the locks on the Masurian Canal. From here you can take a bus transfer to the hotel in Giżycko/Lötzen or the surrounding area.

Overnight place: Gizycko/Lötzen or the surrounding area

Today's bike tour takes us through the most beautiful corners of Masuria. We take a relaxed bike tour through the beautiful lake landscape and first cycle along Lake Niegocin, then we enjoy the beautiful views at Lake Buwelno. After a leisurely lunch break, we head to Spirdingsee, Poland's largest lake. We end today's bike tour in Mikołajki. From here we take a bus to our hotel in Mrągowo/surroundings for 2 nights.

Overnight place: Mrągowo / surroundings

This day was actually supposed to be called “Back to the Past.” There are still lonely areas in Masuria that take us back to the 19th century. We drive through a quiet and lonely area and experience pure nature. On the way we take a break in Sorkwity/Sorquinten with the Protestant community - visit the small church from the 17th century. In the afternoon we visit the reconstructed manor house complex in Jędrychowo/Heinrichshöfen.

Overnight place: Mrągowo / surroundings

In the morning you cycle from Sensburg/surroundings to Swieta Lipka/Holy Linde, where there is a beautiful baroque church. Tour with a guide and an organ concert. In the afternoon bus transfer to Warsaw. Check-in at the 3* hotel in Warsaw. Evening at leisure.

Overnight place: Warschau

Return home or individual extension in Warsaw.