Krakow to Warsaw

by Tripsite
Region
Lesser Poland
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

This self-guided bike tour in Poland features a portion of the Vistula Cycle Route and links two important and historical cities, Krakow and Warsaw. The Vistula Cycle Route is one of the most popular in Poland, covering a distance of over 1,000 km. You will visit the most important towns between Krakow and Warsaw, dating back to the reign of Kazimierz the Great. The route also includes the very beautiful and atmospheric, Kazimierz Dolny, perched high above the Vistula river and populated for centuries by artists and artisans. This self-guided tour is rated easy to moderate. On each day's details, you will find the daily distances and elevation gains. The terrain is mostly flat however you will occasionally have hills to contend with. The tour includes 3-star hotels and guesthouses. Bikes are typically Trekking Bikes (Unibike Voyager) with 18-gear unisex and male frames, aluminum frames, and Shimano components. Electric bikes (Kelly's Estima 40) are also available with 7 gears and V-brakes. Both options include accessories like bike locks, panniers, pumps, spare tires, and repair kits. Electric bikes also include a battery and charger. The tour includes accommodations for 7 nights in 3-star hotels with breakfasts, bike rental, detailed route descriptions, GPS tracks, luggage transfer, bus transfers as described in the tour, guided tours in Krakow, Oświęcim/Auschwitz, Wieliczka salt mine, Sandomierz, & Warsaw, a driver and bus accompanying the group, drinking water, and local tourist taxes.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival to Kraków

Arrival to Kraków

Day 2: Kraków – Oświęcim/Auschwitz-birkenau

140 km 0 m

N/A

Kraków – Oświęcim/Auschwitz-birkenau

Day 3: Kraków – Wieliczka – Niepołomice – Niepołomice Forest – Baranów Sandomierski

20 km 0 m

N/A

Kraków – Wieliczka – Niepołomice – Niepołomice Forest – Baranów Sandomierski

Day 4: Baranów Sandomierski - Gągolin - Sandomierz

35 km 35 m

N/A

Baranów Sandomierski - Gągolin - Sandomierz

Day 5: Sandomierz – Kazimierz Dolny

53 km 0 m

N/A

Sandomierz – Kazimierz Dolny

Day 6: Kazimierz Dolny

10 km 0 m

N/A

Kazimierz Dolny

Day 7: Kazimierz Dolny - Nałęczów - train to Warsaw - guided tour of the Old Town

21 km 46 m

N/A

Kazimierz Dolny - Nałęczów - train to Warsaw - guided tour of the Old Town

Day 8: Individual departure

Individual departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Lesser Poland

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