33 days in Poland & United Kingdom Itinerary
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Start: Melbourne, Australia
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Warsaw, Poland
— 3 nights
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Lodz, Poland
— 4 nights
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Krakow, Poland
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Wroclaw, Poland
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Gdansk, Poland
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Whitby, United Kingdom
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London, United Kingdom
— 5 nights
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End: Melbourne, Australia
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Warsaw, Poland — 3 nights
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Phoenix City
Warsaw is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, walk around Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie, get engrossed in the history at Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow, and contemplate the long history of Palace on the Island.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Warsaw travel route planning tool.
Melbourne, Australia to Warsaw is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. In May, daytime highs in Warsaw are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can go by car to Lodz.
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To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Warsaw travel route planning tool.
Melbourne, Australia to Warsaw is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. In May, daytime highs in Warsaw are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can go by car to Lodz.
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Lodz, Poland — 4 nights
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Boat City
Explore Lodz's surroundings by going to Muzeum im. G.J. Osiakowskich (in Kalisz) and Basilica of Our Lady of Lichen (in Lichen Stary). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Herbst Palace Museum, get engrossed in the history at Muzeum Miasta Lodzi, admire the landmark architecture of Lodz Fabryczna, and see the sky in a new way at Planetarium EC1.
To see ratings, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Lodz day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Warsaw to Lodz takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Krakow.
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To see ratings, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Lodz day trip planner.
Traveling by car from Warsaw to Lodz takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Krakow.
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Krakow, Poland — 3 nights
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Slavic Rome
Take a break from Krakow with a short trip to Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim, about 1h 15 min away. There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Wawel Cathedral, see the interesting displays at Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera, take in panoramic vistas at Museum of Krakow Town Hall Tower, and admire the landmark architecture of Church of St. Andrew (Kosciol Swietogo Andrzeja).
To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Krakow trip itinerary builder.
Take a train from Lodz to Krakow in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May in Krakow, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Wroclaw.
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To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Krakow trip itinerary builder.
Take a train from Lodz to Krakow in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May in Krakow, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Wroclaw.
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Wroclaw, Poland — 3 nights
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Venice of the North
On the 14th (Sun), go for a walk through Rynek of Wroclaw. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Mon): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Wroclaw Zoo & Afrykarium, then get to know the fascinating history of Ostrow Tumski - (Cathedral Island), then get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and finally make a trip to Wroclaw's Dwarfs.
To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Wroclaw trip planner.
You can drive from Krakow to Wroclaw in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Gdansk.
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To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Wroclaw trip planner.
You can drive from Krakow to Wroclaw in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Gdansk.
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Gdansk, Poland — 3 nights
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World Capital of Amber
Change things up with these side-trips from Gdansk: Church of the Holy Cross (in Tczew) and Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku (in Malbork). There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Church, steep yourself in history at Westerplatte, get engrossed in the history at Europejskie Centrum SolidarnoSci, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.
To find photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Gdansk trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Wroclaw to Gdansk in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can fly to Edinburgh.
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To find photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Gdansk trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Wroclaw to Gdansk in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can fly to Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom — 4 nights
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Athens of the North
Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, don't miss a visit to The Royal Mile, get great views at Calton Hill, and examine the collection at National Museum of Scotland.
To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Edinburgh travel itinerary planner.
Getting from Gdansk to Edinburgh by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Gdansk in May, you will find days in Edinburgh are little chillier (17°C), and nights are about the same (7°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to drive to Whitby.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Edinburgh travel itinerary planner.
Getting from Gdansk to Edinburgh by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Gdansk in May, you will find days in Edinburgh are little chillier (17°C), and nights are about the same (7°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to drive to Whitby.
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Whitby, United Kingdom — 4 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Whitby: Scarborough (Peasholm Park & Scarborough Beach) and Durham (Durham Castle, Durham Cathedral, &more).
To see where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Whitby planner.
Drive from Edinburgh to Whitby in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, daytime highs in Whitby are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to go by car to London.
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To see where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Whitby planner.
Drive from Edinburgh to Whitby in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, daytime highs in Whitby are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to go by car to London.
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London, United Kingdom — 5 nights
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The Square Mile
London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, admire the striking features of Houses of Parliament, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Westminster Abbey, and take in the views from Tower Bridge.
For maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the London trip planner.
Drive from Whitby to London in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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For maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the London trip planner.
Drive from Whitby to London in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Poland travel guide
A massive country in eastern Europe, Poland offers much to those who venture beyond the continent's more traditional touristic destinations. Dating back to the first millennium, the republic has over a thousand years of heritage to explore, including an abundance of World War II history. Bordered by Germany to the west and Ukraine and Belarus to the east, Poland was the rope in a game of tug of war between German Nazis and the Soviet Allied forces. Major cities like Krakow, Warsaw, Gdansk, Wroclaw, Lodz, Poznan, and Lublin are offer an array of cultural attractions. The infamous concentration camp Auschwitz, near Krakow, is a difficult experience but a must for anyone visiting the area. Be sure to sample hearty comfort foods rich in meat, cabbage, and spices--the Polish secret to making it through harsh winters.
United Kingdom travel guide
Home to an impressive 25 World Heritage sites, the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, has hundreds of museums to explore, thousands of parks and gardens to stroll through, and tens of thousands of communities to discover. From Land’s End in the south to John O’Groats in the north, the country is packed with tourist attractions that can fill a range of itineraries. With nearly 30 million tourists visiting every year, the UK is ranked among the top ten holiday destinations in the world. Known for its royalty, this country also represents a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, it possesses a captivating history and a dynamic modern culture, both of which remain hugely influential on the rest of the world.
