Biking Along the Vistula – Cracow to Warsaw

At a pre-arranged time, you will meet with a designated representative who will provide you with bikes and route descriptions for the upcoming journey. Then, you will set out on a guided tour of Kraków, where you will learn about the city’s rich history and visit its most important sites, such as the main market, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Cloth Halls, St. Florian’s Gate, Wawel. In the evening, guests can opt to take a nice walk in Kazimierz district.

After breakfast, you will leave your luggage in the reception and begin your cycling adventure! Starting at the dragon monument, you will first head for the Wieliczka salt mine for a 1-hour guided tour. Guests will then cycle to Niepołomice, where you can see the XIVth century castle. Continuing on through the beautiful expanse of Niepołomice forest, you will eventually arrive at the day’s final destination of Nowe Brzesko.

From Nowe Brzesko, you will follow the bike road to eventually reach Zalipie. Here, you will have the option to visit the house of the artist Felicja Curyłowa. Afterwards, your driver will be waiting to take you to your accommodation in Baranów Sandomierski. After checking in, take some time to stroll through the gardens and explore the historic castle here.

Today’s trip is a short one. Cycling along the banks of the Vistula River, you will eventually reach beautiful Sandomierz, with its picturesque old town on the hill. Its atmosphere and architecture may remind you of Kraków, although definitely a less crowded version of it! Before entering Sandomierz, it is recommended to pause for a brief rest and photo opportunity while walking in the gorges. After checking in to your accommodation, you will set out for a guided city tour.

After breakfast, you will start another day of the tour that includes cycling along the banks of the Vistula while spotting numerous bird species. Eventually, you will arrive in Józefów, where you will find your accommodation for the night.

Today’s leg of the tour will bring you to Kazimierz Dolny, which was once an important river port in the region. Here, you will find numerous granaries that have been converted and now function as pensions and hotels. Before reaching your destination, you will observe the natural beauty of the many rare animal and plant species within the Kazimierz Landscape Park. After reaching the destination, you can take some time to explore the streets of Kazimierz or take a ferry to the other bank of the river and visit the ruins of Janowiec castle.

Today’s trip will take you to Nałęczów, a spa town that is popular thanks to its mild microclimate and the healing waters. Take some time to walk in the calming park here, before heading to the train station at the scheduled time to pick up your luggage and drop off your bikes. Nałęczów railway station also has a direct connection to Warsaw. After checking in to the hotel, you will set out on a guided tour of the Old Town in Warsaw.

After wrapping up your grand cycling adventure along the banks of the Vistula River, you will say “do widzenia” to Warsaw for an individual departure from Poland.