Gdańsk Highlights: a free guide to your next holidays in Poland

Gdańsk is a natural starting point for your holidays in this part of Poland. Whether you are arriving by plane or train it makes no difference as Gdańsk is one of the major communication hubs in Poland. You will find a good selection of both international and domestic trains and flights. There are also quite a few low-cost airlines operating to and from Gdańsk.

Once you have settled and had a good evening meal you are ready for a guided tour the next day. A guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and you will begin a 4-hour-long sightseeing tour. While touring the Old Town you will have a chance to see and learn a bit of history of some of the most iconic landmarks of Gdańsk, such as: Neptune Fountain, Long Market, Main Town Hall, Highland Gate and the Motlawa river banks together with its Crane.

Gdańsk Highlights

A Polish travel agency ITS Poland wholeheartedly recommends paying a visit to St. Mary’s Basilica, which is one of the largest brick churches in the world, oftentimes referred to as the Crown of Gdańsk. For the final bit of the day, you will go on a cruise onboard Lion Galleon – a moder-day vessel built to resemble 17th century galleons that sailed the open seas. Depending on the option selected the cruise will take you to the Gdańsk Shipyard, docks, Wisłoujście stronghold, Westerplatte and the Bay of Gdańsk.

Sopot Fieldtrip

As part of your Gdańsk adventure it is worth visiting two neighbouring cities of Gdynia and Sopot, since all three are conjoined along their borders and are known as the Tri-city. Right after the breakfast a bus will take you on a short drive to Sopot – one of the most famous seaside resorts in Poland. Sopot is famous for its music festivals, white sandy beaches and Bohaterow Monte Cassino promenade right in the heart of the city and full of cafes, restaurants and pubs.

Gdynia Fieldtrip

For your final day in the Polish Tri-city we recommend a short trip to Gdynia before heading out to the airport. A short ride will take you to Nadbrzeże Pomorskie where you where you will tour Dar Pomorza – a museum ship. This tall sailing ship dates back to 1909 and during its operating period it sailed more than half a million sea miles and helped train as much as 13,384 students. Right next to Dar Pomorza you will find ORP Błyskawica, a functioning museum as well. This Grom-class navy destroyer tells the tale of wartime maritime history. Once off the ships you may dive right under water – not literally but rather by visiting the Gdynia Aquarium. While on a two-hour tour you will get a chance to admire some of the most extraordinary creatures from around the globe. The Aquarium boasts nearly 1,500 specimens of 250 various species divided into four main sections: coral reef, ocean depths, Amazon tropics and the Baltic Sea.

A Helping Hand

The itinerary described above is just a sample of Gdansk’s highlights but naturally there is always room for more and you might be after a different kind of experience. That is why we wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to ITS Poland – a Polish travel agency who will assist you in creating a tailor-made programme that is right just for you. We do sincerely hope this will inspire you and help you make the best of your future holidays in Poland.