Gdansk Short Break

Fly to Gdansk and take a private transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay. Depending on your arrival time, head into the historic centre for a first look at the colourful merchant houses of Long Market and the waterfront along the Motlawa River. There is a good choice of restaurants and bars in and around the Old Town for your first evening in Gdansk.

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Meet your local guide for a three-hour walking tour exploring Gdansk's fascinating and turbulent history. Walk along Dluga Street through the historic centre, much of which was painstakingly reconstructed after the Second World War, to see landmarks including Artus Court and Neptune's Fountain. Continue to the Motlawa waterfront, lined with colourful historic buildings, and see the distinctive medieval Crane, once used to load cargo from ships and now part of the National Maritime Museum. After the tour, the remainder of the day is free to explore independently and enjoy Gdansk's excellent choice of restaurants and cafes. (B)

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Spend a free day discovering more of Gdansk's remarkable past and its role in shaping modern Europe. Visit the European Solidarity Centre to learn about the Solidarity movement and Poland's struggle for freedom during the communist era. Nearby, explore the former Gdansk Shipyard and see the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers and historic BHP Hall, where the Gdansk Agreement was signed. Later, visit the excellent Museum of the Second World War, which examines the conflict and its impact on Poland and the wider world. Finish the day with a stroll along the Motlawa waterfront or relax at one of the riverside cafes. (B)

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Depending on your flight time, there may be time for a final stroll through Gdansk's historic centre, some last-minute shopping or a relaxed breakfast or coffee before departure. Take a private transfer to Gdansk Airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)