Magic of Poland Christmas Markets
Christmas Baking & Markets in Poland
12-day, 10-night International Tour
Magic of Poland Christmas Markets
Discover the ultimate experiential travel itinerary to Poland this Christmas with Travel Deliciously. Immerse yourself in Christmas markets, cooking classes, and cultural traditions for an unforgettable holiday.
We will learn to make dishes like Wigilia, traditionally served on Christmas Eve, along with delicious Christmas cookies popular across Poland. We will make stops at many of the festive Christmas Markets in Poland’s major cities: Warsaw, Poznań, Wrocław, and Kraków. Travel in a small group, make new friends, and savor the flavors of distinctive Polish cuisine in the festive, unforgettable Christmas atmosphere! WESOLYCH SWIAT!
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12-day, 10-night International Tour
Magic of Poland Christmas Markets
Join us on the Magic of Poland Christmas Markets culinary adventure which combines sightseeing, shopping, dining, and Polish cooking classes.
December 1-12, 2026
$5998 Air-Inclusive Double Occupancy
$6498 Air-inclusive Single Occupancy
$4889 Land Only Double Occupancy
$5498 Land Only Single Occupancy
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Trip Details
Price
Air-Inclusive Package (departing from O’Hare International Airport):
- $5,998 per person in a Double or Triple Occupancy
- $6,498 per person in a Single Occupancy
Land-Only Package (airfare and airport transfers not included):
- $4,889 per person in a Double or Triple Occupancy
- $5,498 per person in a Single Occupancy
Guests purchasing the Land-Only Package are responsible for arranging their own flights and transportation to the host hotel.
Trip Length
12-day, 10-night International Tour
Guests booking their own airfare (Land-Only Package) are responsible for arranging transportation to the host hotel.
Dates
Tuesday, December 1st – Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Depart the US on December 1, 2026. Arrive in Warsaw, Poland, on December 2, 2026. - The trip concludes on December 12, 2026 in Kraków, Poland.
Meeting Point
Air-Inclusive Travelers: Meet your dedicated Travel Deliciously Tour Representative at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Your Tour Representative will be on your flight and will stay with you for the entire trip.
Land Only Travelers: Meet on December 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at The Polonia Palace Hotel
Address:
The Polonia Palace Hotel
Al. Jerozolimskie 45, 00-692 Warsaw, Poland
Ending Point
Trip concludes on December 12, 2026 in Kraków, Poland.
Group Size
Small group of 6-16 travelers (we will be traveling in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter Mini Bus)
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Included
Accommodation: Ten nights of accommodations, double occupancy, with en suite bathrooms in comfortable and conveniently located hotels in Warsaw, Wroclaw, and Krakow. All luggage transfers
Meals:
Daily breakfast
Lunches as outlined on the itinerary
Dinners as outlined on the itinerary
Local beer, house wine, tea, and coffee with all included meals (Please note that cocktail drinks and drinks consumed outside of mealtime are not included)
Activities:
Daily visits to Christmas Markets; opportunities to shop for Christmas gifts made by local artists
Two hands-on and/or demonstration-style cooking/baking lessons
Excursions to cultural sites, all entrance fees, and food artisan visits
Visit to the 20th International Ice Sculpture Festival in Poznan (to be confirmed, as dates are subject to change by organizers)
Transportation: Transportation where specified
Local Guide: Local guides fluent in English
Gratuities: All gratuities for meals, tour guide, escort, and driver.
Taxes and Service Charges: All applicable taxes and service charges included.
Not Included
Airfare & Airport Transfers (if selecting the Land-Only Package): Airfare is not included. We are available to assist with your airfare arrangements, or you may make your own arrangements.
Airport Parking & Transfers: Parking at the airport and transfer to/from the airport from your home are not included.
Meals & Beverages: Meals and alcoholic beverages, except those noted in the itinerary, are not included.
Personal Expenses: Personal expenses, such as laundry or phone calls, are not included. Passport & Visa Fees: Passport or Visa fees are not included.
Gratuities: Gratuities to guides, drivers, and porters are not included. All other gratuities are included.
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is not included but is strongly recommended. We can assist with this if needed.
Itinerary
Your adventure begins!
Overnight Flight to Warsaw, Poland (Air-Inclusive Package Only)
Air-Inclusive Guests: Meet your dedicated Travel Deliciously Tour Representative at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Your Tour Representative will be on your flight and will stay with you for the entire trip.
Land-Only Guests: Will begin their tour on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, upon arrival at the Polonia Palace Hotel. Detailed arrival instructions will be provided to ensure a seamless check-in.
Highlights:
- Meet your Tour Representative at O’Hare International Airport (Air-Inclusive)
- Overnight international flight from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Warsaw Airport (WAW) for Air-Inclusive guests
- Independent travel arrangements begin for Land-Only guests
Overnight Polonia Palace Hotel in Warsaw, Poland
Air-Inclusive Guests: Arrive at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and be greeted by your local tour director and a private driver for a comfortable group transfer to the Polonia Palace Hotel. This afternoon, we will check into our beautiful hotel, the Polonia Palace Hotel. Once you settle in and freshen up from our overnight flight, you will have the opportunity to explore one of Warsaw’s Christmas Markets. This Christmas market is located right across from our hotel, where you can grab some dinner, do some shopping, and enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights. Or if you would rather stay in tonight, our hotel has an on-site restaurant for dinner.
Land-Only Guests: Plan to arrive at the Polonia Palace Hotel by 4:00 p.m. to check in and meet your Tour Representative and Local Tour Director. Once you meet your tour representative and tour guide. You will have free time to explore one of Warsaw’s Christmas Markets. This Christmas Market is located right across from our hotel, where you can grab some dinner, do some shopping, and enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights. Or if you would rather stay in tonight, our hotel has an on-site restaurant for dinner.
Highlights:
- Arrival at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and private group transfer (Air-Inclusive)
- Check in at Polonia Palace Hotel, a beautiful 4-star hotel in the heart of Warsaw
- Free time to explore one of Warsaw’s Christmas Markets
Overnight Polonia Palace Hotel in Warsaw, Poland| Breakfast and Dinner Included
After a hearty breakfast, we’ll set out with our friendly local guide to dive straight into the magic of Warsaw. Our tour takes us through the city’s must-see highlights, beginning in the beautifully restored Old Town. We’ll wander through Market Square, admire the historic Barbican, and pass through Palace Square before heading sky-high for a breathtaking panoramic view from the top of the iconic Palace of Culture and Science (weather permitting).
Next, it’s time to warm up Polish-style with a rich, indulgent hot chocolate from Wedel —Poland’s oldest chocolate brand, founded right here in Warsaw in 1851. Refueled and cozy, we’ll continue our festive adventure at another charming Christmas Market, complete with an ice-skating rink set against the fairy-tale backdrop of Old Town Square and along the Barbican. You’ll have plenty of free time to grab some lunch, browse the stalls filled with Polish arts and crafts, locally made treats, and aromatic spices. You may even catch some local singers singing Christmas carols. Tonight, we’ll gather for dinner at the renowned Polish restaurant Ale Gloria.
Highlights
- Guided Warsaw city tour including Market Square, Barbican, and Palace Square
- Explore beautiful Old Town and its cozy Christmas Market
- Dinner at the famous Polish Restaurant Ale Gloria
Overnight Polonia Palace Hotel in Warsaw, Poland| Breakfast and Lunch Included
After a delicious breakfast at our hotel, we’ll begin the day with a cooking class with a local chef. Today we’ll learn how to prepare some traditional Polish Christmas Eve dinner dishes, and then, of course, we’ll get to try all our amazing dishes. This afternoon, we’ll explore the Warsaw Uprising Museum. This Museum is one of the most visited places in the city, dedicated to those who fought in WWII. Tonight, enjoy a free evening in Warsaw, perhaps visiting the Christmas Market in the Old Town Square again or indulging in some pampering at one of the city’s luxurious spas. We’ll have plenty of recommendations for dinner, spas, and other festive activities to make your evening in Warsaw truly special!
Highlights
- Polish Christmas cooking class with a local chef
- Visit to the Warsaw Uprising Museum
- Free time to explore Warsaw
Overnight at Art Hotel in Wroclaw, Poland| Breakfast Included
After breakfast, we’ll leave Warsaw and head to Poznan, the birthplace of Poland! While in Poznan, we’ll visit the 20th Annual International Ice Sculpture Festival (subject to availability), followed by a guided city tour, during which we’ll visit Poznan Cathedral and the Old Market Square. This afternoon, we’ll attend a demonstration-style baking class at the Croissant Museum in Poznan, where we’ll learn how the famous St. Martin croissants are made. Before leaving for Wroclaw, enjoy an early dinner on your own at the Poznan Christmas Market’s many food booths serving Polish and delicious regional specialties.
Highlights
- Poznan City Tour including a visit to Poznan Cathedral and Old Market Square
- Poznan Christmas Market
- 20th Annual International Ice Sculpture Festival
- St. Martin croissants demonstration, tasting, and croissant museum
Overnight at Art Hotel in Wroclaw, Poland| Breakfast and Lunch Included
This morning, we’ll kick off our day with a Wroclaw city tour. First, we’ll visit the Panorama Raclawicka rotunda building. Inside, we’ll see the amazing 374ft-long and 49ft-high painting depicting the Battle of Raclawice, a victorious fight for the Poles against the Russians in April 1794. We’ll continue our tour and explore the city’s beautiful Old Town, including the Market Square with its lovely Christmas illuminations, Town Hall, and the Salt Market. Afterward, we’ll stop for a traditional Polish lunch at the Pod Fredra restaurant. This evening, you’ll have some free time to explore Wroclaw. The Wroclaw Christmas Market is just a stone’s throw away from our hotel, so you can sample some delicious food and drinks at the market, or we’ll have restaurant recommendations for you nearby.
Highlights
- Panorama Raclawicka Rotunda building to see the Battle of Raclawice painting
- Wroclaw City tour including Old Town, Market Square, Town Hall, and the Salt Market
- Lunch at Pod Fredra Restaurant
- Wroclaw Christmas Market
Overnight at Art Hotel in Wroclaw, Poland| Breakfast and Dinner Included
We start our day in Wroclaw by taking a tour and shopping at the iconic Hala Targowa, an indoor fresh-food market. Afterwards, we stop by the renowned UNESCO Centennial Hall, which is over 100 years old and is surrounded by stunning parks and gardens. This afternoon, you will have free time to explore Wroclaw on your own. You may want to visit the Christmas Market one last time or relax in our beautiful boutique hotel. Your Tour Director will be available to help guide you in the right direction. This evening, we’ll meet for dinner at a local Polish Restaurant in the heart of Wroclaw’s Market Square, serving traditional and contemporary Polish dishes made with fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. Smacznego! – Enjoy!
Highlights
- Tour and shopping at the iconic Hala Targowa, an indoor fresh food market
- UNESCO Centennial Hall
- Free Time in Wroclaw
- Dinner at a Polish Restaurant in the heart of Wroclaw’s Market Square
Overnight at Golden Queen Hotel in Krakow, Poland| Breakfast and Lunch Included
After breakfast, we’ll say goodbye to Wroclaw and drive southeast to Krakow. We will stop at the Tyskie brewery for a tour and beer tasting. After arriving in Krakow, we’ll check in at our hotel, the Golden Queen Hotel. We will then head out together to Krakow’s Christmas market to stroll, listen to Christmas carols, and enjoy delicious food, mulled wine, or hot chocolate. This evening you will have continued free-time to explore the Christmas market on your own at Europe’s largest and most magnificent medieval market square.
Highlights
- Tour and tasting at Tyskie Brewery
- Check into the Golden Queen Hotel in Krakow, Poland
- Explore the Krakow Christmas Market, Europe’s largest and most magnificent medieval market square
Overnight at Golden Queen Hotel in Krakow, Poland| Breakfast & Lunch Included
This morning, we will begin with a Krakow city tour. As Poland’s third-largest city, Krakow avoided the devastation of World War II, leaving its medieval Old Town perfectly preserved and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. We’ll then make a stop at the Krakow Historical Museum to view a stunning exhibit of Krakow’s traditional Christmas Creches, or ‘Szopki’, a unique European Christmas tradition. After lunch together, we’ll enjoy a Christmas ornament-making class, and you will be able to take home your one handmade Polish Christmas ornament. Tonight, enjoy a free evening and dinner on your own in Krakow.
Highlights
- Krakow City Tour
- Krakow Historical Museum to view a stunning exhibit of Krakow’s traditional Christmas Creches
- Christmas ornaments decoration class
Overnight at Golden Queen Hotel in Krakow, Poland| Breakfast & Lunch Included
After breakfast, we will depart for Zakopane, Poland’s Winter Capital, to experience the vibrant highlander culture and Christmas traditions. Together we will take a leisurely walk along the town’s famous Krupowki Street on a short city tour. We will enjoy lunch at Sabala restaurant on Krupowki Street and sample delicious regional specialties, including “oscypek” cheese. After lunch, we’ll visit a colorful open market where locally made arts, crafts, and foods are sold. Weather permitting, we will ride a cable car up Gubalowka Mountain to get the best panoramic view of Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains. Before we return to Krakow, you will have some free time to explore the open market or grab an early dinner or dessert at one of the many restaurants and coffee shops on Krupowki Street. We will leave Zakopane late in the evening and drive back to Krakow.
Highlights
- Zakopane, Poland’s Winter Capital
- Famous Krupowki Street
- Cable car up Gubalowka Mountain
- Colorful open market where locally made arts, crafts, and foods are sold
Overnight at Golden Queen Hotel in Krakow, Poland| Breakfast & Dinner Included
Today we have a fun-filled day ahead! We’ll start the morning by getting creative at a local culinary school with a Christmas cookie-baking class. Afterwards, we’ll take an incredible journey to the UNESCO Wieliczka Salt Mine – an underground city with galleries, lakes, chapels, and murals all carved from salt! We’ll then wrap up the day with a Farewell Dinner at Wesele restaurant, located in the heart of Krakow’s Market Square. Here, you’ll get to taste some of the best old Polish and Krakow delicacies!
Highlights
- Christmas Cookies Baking Class
- UNESCO Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Farewell Dinner at Wesele Restaurant
Depart from Krakow Airport (KRK) | Breakfast included | Private Airport Transfer + Group Flight to Chicago (Air-Inclusive)
Air-Inclusive Guests: Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel in Krakow before a private group transfer to Krakow International Airport (KRK) for the return flight to Chicago O’Hare (ORD). Your flight and transfer are included, ensuring a smooth and easy conclusion to your trip.
Land-Only Guests: Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel in Krakow before checking out independently. You will be responsible for arranging your own transportation to Krakow Airport or to your next destination. We recommend booking later flights to allow time for a relaxed morning departure.
Highlights:
- Breakfast at your hotel in Krakow
- Private group airport transfer (Air-Inclusive)
- Group flight from Krakow (KRK) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) for Air-Inclusive Travelers
- Independent departures for Land-Only guests
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