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Your tour begins with a scenic transfer to Gdansk. En route, you will drive through the small town of Oliwa passing the Abbot's Palace and gardens and the beautiful Oliwa Cathedral, located on the grounds of a former Cistercian monastery.

Next, you will Pass by the Gdansk Shipyard and the Solidarity Monument Square with its famous monument commemorating the deaths of shipyard workers shot down in December 1970. Arriving at Gdansk's old town, the historic heart of the city, you'll leave your coach behind and commence a guided walking tour that begins near the Golden Gate, a grand ornamental arch that once allowed access through the medieval city's defensive walls.

Continue along Long Street, lined with marvelous buildings decorated with elaborate facades crowned by myriad ornate gables. Pass the Town Hall, Long Market and the beautiful 15th-century merchants' palace of Artus Court. Pause at Neptune's Fountain to admire this monumental symbol of Gdansk's Hanseatic past and its connection with the sea before walking down to the waterfront. Then turn up Mariacka or St. Mary's Street, which delights its visitors with its lively atmosphere, quaint shops and lovely terraced buildings.

The pride of Gdansk, Gothic St. Mary's is the world's largest brick church, accommodating some 25,000 worshippers. Situated in the center of Old Town, this medieval church took 159 years to build, and its deceivingly plain exterior belies a bright, spacious interior with large windows and more than 30 beautifully decorated chapels. The high altar displays a lovely polyptych, the floor is covered with ancient tombstones and the northern transept holds an amazing 15th century astronomical clock, complete with the zodiac cycle and a calendar of the saints.

Following some free time to do a bit of exploring or shopping on your own, you will rejoin your coach and transfer back to the ship.

Walk the fascinating Old Town of Gdansk, visiting such landmark sites as St. Mary's Church and the renowned Oliwa Cathedral where you'll be treated to a musical performance.

Your tour begins with a scenic drive to the historic heart of Gdansk where upon arrival, you‘ll start your walk near the Golden Gate. This grand ornamental arch once served to allow access to the city through its medieval defensive walls. During your walk, you'll pass the Town Hall, Long Market and the beautiful 15th-century Palace of Artus Court.

Visit St. Mary's Church - the pride of Gdansk. Situated in the center of Old Town, this medieval church took 159 years to build. Its deceivingly plain exterior belies a bright, spacious interior with large windows and more than 30 beautifully decorated chapels.

Following some free time to explore on your own, your tour continues to Oliwa Cathedral. Located on the grounds of an old Cistercian monastery, the Oliwa Cathedral dates back to the 13th century and is a mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Rococo styles. One of the most important attractions of Oliwa lies herein, an impressive complex of three organs consisting of 7,876 tin and wood pipes which can imitate sounds of different musical instruments and natural voices. During your visit, you will be treated to a brief musical performance before returning to the ship.

OVERVIEW

Cruise through Gdansk in a replica 17th-century Polish galleon and explore the Old Town up-close on an enlightening guided walk and on your own. As you sail into the city, which lies on the mouth of the Motlawa River, you can expect to see shipyards, Wis?ouj?cie Fortress – the oldest fortification on the Polish coast – and Westerplatte peninsula, where one of the earliest battles of World War II was fought. It has since become a symbol of Polish resistance. Gdansk exudes history as you will discover while walking the Royal Way, the route Polish kings traditionally took while visiting. Other highlights include the ancient Golden Gate entryway to Old Town, the ornate Neptune Fountain and St. Mary’s, which is Europe’s largest brick church. The Gdansk Crane may be the most iconic structure as parts of this treadmill crane for loading and unloading ships date to medieval times.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See many of the icons of Gdansk while cruising on a replica 17th-century galleon.
• Walk through Old Town as the guide describes its turbulent history.
• See Europe’s largest brick church and the Gdansk Crane, which dates to the 1400s.
• Spend time independently exploring Gdansk.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Enjoy a scenic drive that includes photostops at some notable landmarks, such as the impressive Oliwa Cathedral.

Your tour begins with a 45 minute drive to the Oliwa Cathedral where you will stop for photos. Located on the grounds of an old Cistercian monastery, the Oliwa Cathedral dates back to the 13th century and is a mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Rococo styles.

Next, you will drive to the Green Gate where you will disembark your coach and walk to the Long Market. Enjoy some brief free time here to perhaps pick up a souvenir or if you choose, view the Main town Hall and Artus Court.

Continuing on, you'll drive to ”Solidarity Square”, with its famous monument commemorating the deaths of shipyard workers shot down in December 1970 by the Communist regime. After a photostop here, it's on to the Nowy Port lighthouse. One of the most beautiful lighthouses of Northern Europe this 90 foot high structure was built in 1893 and put in service in 1984. According to a legend, it was a twin of the most beautiful lighthouse in America - the lost Main Lighthouse of Cleveland, Ohio. It was also the first lighthouse on the Baltic Sea to use electricity.

Situated at the entrance of the harbor of Gdansk, the Nowy Port lighthouse combined three distinct functions: that of a coastal lighthouse, a harbor pilots tower, and a time ball station. Like in Greenwich, England, the time ball, which measured 5 feet in diameter and weighed 150 pounds, dropped every day at noon to give a precise time signal to the captains of the ships lying at anchor in the Bay of Gdansk. This allowed them to adjust their chronometers, which in turn allowed them later to establish their ship's position (more precisely the longitude) on the open sea. After your stop here, you will transfer back to the ship.

Explore Gdansk's legacy of war and peace during a visit to the Stutthof Concentration Camp Museum.

Located around 50 km from Gdansk, Stutthof Concentration Camp was the first camp created by the Nazis outside Germany. The first prisoners arrived here on 2nd September 1939, exactly 250 Polish citizens and prisoners of war. Not long after that, because only two weeks later, there were around 6,000 prisoners. Most of them were executed by the SS- the plan to annihilate the whole Polish intelligentsia of Pomerania was the main reason why the camp was established. It was also the main place in the fight of the Nazis against the Poles who refused to sign an application for joining the German nationality list and thousands of other people.

The camp was initially composed of eight barracks blocks for the inmates and a huge building (the "kommandantur") for the SS. It was called "the old camp". In 1942, the SS began to build a "new" camp and 30 other barracks were added. In 1943, the Nazis added a crematory and a gas chamber. The gas chamber had a maximum capacity of 150 people at one time. When the SS had too many people to execute, they also used carriages as gas chambers. Between September 2nd 1939 and May 10th 1945, 127,000 prisoners were registered upon their arrival to the camp. However, the real number is certainly much higher- the inmates who were selected for immediate execution at their arrival were not registered. The camp was not liberated until May 9, 1945.

Nowadays, the mission of the museum is to take care of the remains of the former Stutthof camp, preserving knowledge about the period between 1939-1945 in Pomerania and memory about prisoners of Stutthof.

Head to the former Stutthof Concentration Camp, for a moving and thought provoking visit. In mid-August 1939, the site for the future concentration camp was selected and on the first day that the Nazis invaded Poland, 1,500 arrests were made. In early-September 1939, 150 of those arrested were transported to Stutthof, thereby beginning the tragic story of this camp. Over the next few years, thousands of Poles were exterminated here. From 1940-1944, Stutthof grew from a small, 30-acre camp intended for 3,500 prisoners to a 300-acre camp holding 57,000 prisoners. By 1942, Poles were rounded up and transported from all over Europe. In June 1944, Stutthof became part of the Nazi's final solution to the Jewish problem and a camp of mass extermination. In all, Stutthof comprised 39 sub-camps, and 110,000 prisoners of all faiths and nationalities. Before Stutthof was finally liberated by Soviet troops on May 9, 1945, 65,000 prisoners were killed there.

Proceed to Gdansk's Old Town, where the city's thousand-year history has left a collection of buildings and monuments designed in Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectural styles.See the Golden Gate, a grand ornamental arch that once permitted access through the Medieval City's defensive walls. See Long Street, which is lined with marvelous buildings adorned by elaborate facades and a myriad of ornate gables. You will continue on past the Long Market and beautiful 15th-century Merchants Palace of Artus Court to Neptune's Fountain. A brief stop will be made here to admire this symbol of Gdansk's Hanseatic past, and its connection with the sea. You will then stroll the waterfront and St. Mary's Street, or Mariacka, which features a lively atmosphere, quaint shops and lovely terraced buildings.

Visit to the Gothic-style St. Mary's Church, the pride of Gdansk. St. Mary's is the world's largest brick church, and accommodates some 25,000 worshippers. Situated in the center of the Old Town, this medieval church took 159 years to build. You will find its deceptively plain exterior belies a bright, spacious interior with large windows with more than 30 beautifully-decorated chapels.

The high altar displays a lovely panel painting, and floor covered with ancient tombstones. The northern transept holds an amazing, 15th-century astronomical clock, complete with the zodiac cycle and a calendar of the saints.

Explore the splendid, Old World architecture and landmarks of Gdansk during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Old Town of Gdansk

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to the Old Town of Gdansk. En route, pass through the suburban and commercial sections of Gdansk, and by the Gdansk Shipyards and 'Solidarity Square'. Upon arrival in the Old Town, begin your guided walking tour. The city's 1,000 years of history has left a collection of marvellous buildings and monuments designed in the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles, and decorated with elaborate facades crowned by a myriad of ornate gables. Pass by the Town Hall, Long Market and beautiful, 15th-century merchants' palace of Artus Court. After a brief pause at Neptune's Fountain, stroll down to the waterfront canal before turning up Mariacka, or 'St. Mary's Street', which delights visitors with its lively atmosphere, quaint shops and lovely terraced buildings.

St. Mary's Church

A visit is made to the Gothic-styled St. Mary's Church. The pride of Gdansk, St. Mary's is the world's largest brick church and accommodates some 25,000 worshippers. Situated in the centre of the Old Town, this medieval church took 159 years to build, and its deceivingly plain exterior belies a bright, spacious interior with large windows and more than 30 beautifully decorated chapels. The high altar displays a lovely polyptych, the floor is covered with ancient tombstones and the northern transept holds an amazing, 15th century astronomical clock, complete with the zodiac cycle and a calendar of the saints. Leaving St. Mary's Church, some free time is made available for shopping in the Old Town at your leisure before re-boarding your coach and driving to the Oliwa Cathedral.

Oliwa Cathedral, Musical Performance and Nowy Port Lighthouse

Located on the grounds of an old Cistercian monastery, the Oliwa Cathedral dates back to the 13th century, is a mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Rococo styles, and one of the most popular tourist attractions around Gdansk. The impressive complex of three organs consists of 7,876 tin and wood pipes which can imitate sounds of different musical instruments, and natural voices and sounds. After a brief musical performance, re-board your coach and head to the Nowy Port Lighthouse, one of the most beautiful lighthouses of Northern Europe. This approximately 90-foot-tall (about 27-metre-tall) structure was built in 1893, and the first lighthouse on the Baltic Sea to use electricity. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Explore the splendid, Old World architecture and landmarks of Gdansk during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Old Town of Gdansk

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to the Old Town of Gdansk. En route, pass through the suburban and commercial sections of Gdansk, and by the Gdansk Shipyards and 'Solidarity Square'. Upon arrival in the Old Town, begin your guided walking tour. The city's 1,000 years of history has left a collection of marvellous buildings and monuments designed in the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles, and decorated with elaborate facades crowned by a myriad of ornate gables. Pass by the Town Hall, Long Market and beautiful, 15th-century merchants' palace of Artus Court. After a brief pause at Neptune's Fountain, stroll down to the waterfront canal before turning up Mariacka, or 'St. Mary's Street', which delights visitors with its lively atmosphere, quaint shops and lovely terraced buildings.

St. Mary's Church

A visit is made to the Gothic-styled St. Mary's Church. The pride of Gdansk, St. Mary's is the world's largest brick church and accommodates some 25,000 worshippers. Situated in the centre of the Old Town, this medieval church took 159 years to build, and its deceivingly plain exterior belies a bright, spacious interior with large windows and more than 30 beautifully decorated chapels. The high altar displays a lovely polyptych, the floor is covered with ancient tombstones and the northern transept holds an amazing, 15th century astronomical clock, complete with the zodiac cycle and a calendar of the saints. Leaving St. Mary's Church, some free time is made available for shopping in the Old Town at your leisure before re-boarding your coach and driving back to the port.

Combine a visit to the city of Gdansk and admire the greatest jewel of altar painting by Hans Memling - The Final Judgment and the very impressive chamber (Red Hall) in the City Hall of Gdansk or Artus Court.

National Museum

Your tour, after the coach transfer from the ship to the center of Gdansk, will start with a visit in National Museum known by its greatest jewel - an altar painting done in 1472-73 by Hans Memling.  The name of the painting known also of its turbulent history is The Final Judgment.  

Following your visit to the Museum, take a short drive to the greatest part of Gdansk - the Old Town.  

The Old Town

The city's 1,000 years of history have left a collection of buildings and monuments designed in Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles.  Your guided walk will start near the Golden Gate, a grand ornamental arch that once allowed access through the medieval city's defensive walls.  Continue along Long Street, lined with marvelous buildings decorated with elaborate facades crowded by myriad ornate gables.

Red Chamber

During this stroll, visit the Red Chamber of the City Hall - one of the most beautiful chambers in Poland and in Europe.  See a richly decorated interior and the walls decorated with seven paintings from 1596, by a Flemish painter Jan Vredman de Vries.  This is the largest collection of his works anywhere in the world.  Also see an exceptionally precious work of art - a plafond, divided into 25 fields, filled with paintings by Isaac van den Blocke and a magnificent fireplace - the work of Willem Barth Junior (van der Meer) from Gent.  

After your visit, pass the Long Market and the beautiful 15th century merchant's Palace of Artus Court. Pause at Neptune's Fountain to admire this monumental symbol of Gdansk's Hanseatic past and its connection with the sea before walking down to the waterfront canal.  Then turn up Mariacka or St. Mary's Street, which delights its visitors with its lively atmosphere, quaint shops and lovely terraced buildings.

St. Mary's Church

Your visit in Old Town also includes St. Mary's Church - the pride of Gdansk.  Gothic style St. Mary's is the world's largest brick church, accommodating some 25,000 worshippers.  Situated in the center of Old Town, this medieval church took 159 years to build, and its deceivingly plain exterior belies a bright, spacious interior with large windows and more than 30 beautifully decorated chapels.  The high altar displays a lovely polyptych, the floor is covered with ancient tombstones, and the northern transept holds an amazing 15th-century astronomical clock, complete with the zodiac cycle and a calendar of the saints.    

Upon conclusion of your guided tour some free time will be available to shop or browse before you re-join the coach for the return drive to the pier.

Discover the historic events and architecture that shaped Poland during this memorable visit to the Solidarity Monument and Museum, and a walking tour through Gdansk's Old Town.

Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to Gdansk, and a visit to the Old Town. En route, a stop is made at the Gdansk Shipyard, the birthplace of Solidarity and home to the 'Roads of Freedom' exhibit.

Gdansk's Old Town

This 1,000-year-old city is home to a wide array of wonderful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque-style buildings and monuments. Upon arrival in the Old Town, your guided walk commences near the Golden Gate, a grand ornamental arch that once allowed access through the Medieval city's defensive walls. Stroll along Long Street, which is lined with marvellous buildings decorated with elaborate facades crowned by myriad ornate gables. Next, pass by the Town Hall, Long Market and Artus Court, the 15th-century merchants' palace, where a stop is made in front of the palace to admire Neptune's Fountain. From here, proceed to the waterfront canal, then turn up 'Mariacka', or St. Mary's Street, which is home to a lively atmosphere, quaint shops and lovely terraced buildings.

St. Mary's Church

Leaving St. Mary's Street, head to the centre of the Old Town for a visit to the Gothic-style St. Mary's Church, the pride of Gdansk and reputedly the world's largest brick church. St. Mary's accommodates some 25,000 worshippers, and took 159 years to build. Its deceivingly plain exterior belies a bright, spacious interior with large windows and more than 30 beautifully-decorated chapels. The high altar displays a lovely polyptych, the floor is covered with ancient tombstones and the northern transept holds an amazing 15th-century astronomical clock, complete with the zodiac cycle and a calendar of the saints.

After your walking tour, time is made available to explore the Old Town at your leisure, or browse the shops for local handicrafts and souvenirs. Thereafter, re-board the coach for the brief drive to Solidarity Museum.

Solidarity Monument and Museum

Upon arrival, see the famous Solidarity Monument, which stands over 135 feet (42 metres) tall and commemorates the deaths of the shipyard workers shot in December 1970 by the Communist regime. A guided visit is then made inside the Solidarity Museum to view the 'Roads to Freedom' exhibit, which retraces the historic, political, cultural and social events leading up to the freedom Poland enjoys today.

Explore the largest brick fortress in the world during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion to the spectacular Malbork Castle, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Malbork Castle

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to the Malbork Castle, a classic example of a medieval fortress and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Malbork Castle is the most complete and elaborate example of the Gothic brick castle complex in the unique style of the Teutonic Order. Much of the original structure survives at Malbork, a testament to the high standards and outstanding quality of the workmanship practiced in the region throughout the 14th century. Construction of the Malbork Castle began in 1274 along the Nogat River. Upon its completion in 1406, Malbork was the world's largest brick castle in terms of land area and has been renovated many times since.

Guided Walking Tour

During your guided walking tour of this massive stone fortress-turned-museum, see the formidable defensive walls, towers, a labyrinth of chambers, dungeons, and wonderful architectural details. Inside, tour the grand exhibition halls, which display collections of armoury, ceramics, sculptures and spectacular Baltic amber. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Explore Gdansk at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited up to 3 guests per car. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Gdansk at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car.  Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace.  Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Gdansk at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van.  Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver and English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace.  Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Gdansk at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 5 guests per van. The price, exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this program. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Experience the pathos of Stutthof during this compelling, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Stutthof Concentration Camp

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive along the Polish coast and through small, picturesque villages en route to the Stutthof Concentration Camp. Established in 1939, Stutthof imprisoned, tortured and exterminated tens of thousands of citizens from 25 different countries and nationalities, all under the most brutal conditions. Stutthof was freed on the May 9, 1944 by Soviet Army troops.

During your visit, take a guided walking tour and view a film depicting the horrific legacy of this camp.

Following your touching experience, return to the ship during the approximately one-hour drive back to Gdansk.

Die 1.000-jährige Geschichte von Danzig hat eine reiche Sammlung von Gebäuden und Denkmälern hinterlassen, die in einer prächtigen Mischung aus Gotik, Renaissance und Barock gestaltet sind. Um einen Eindruck von dieser historischen Stadt zu bekommen, folgen Sie dem königlichen Weg und erfahren Sie von Ihrem Reiseleiter mehr über die Sehenswürdigkeiten, die die Stadt zu bieten hat.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Rund 1-stündiger Transfer nach Danzig
• Geführter Stadtrundgang entlang des königlichen Weges, etwa 1,5 Stunden
• Ca. 45-minütige Freizeit in der Stadt

Nicht nur zahlreiche Gebäude in Danzig sind aus der Barockzeit, sondern auch die Orgel im eindrucksvollen Dom von Oliwa. Genießen Sie ihren Klang bei einem Orgelkonzert und schweifen Sie mit Ihren Gedanken durch die vielen Epochen, die sich im Stadtbild von Danzig widerspiegeln.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Rund 1-stündiger Transfer nach Danzig
• Geführter Stadtrundgang, etwa 2 Stunden
• Anschließend 20-minütige Freizeit
• Weiterfahrt nach Oliwa mit ca. 30-minütigen Orgelkonzert
  

Dieser Ausflug verbindet die Besichtigung der Marienburg, die als UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe zählt, mit der Erkundung der ehemaligen Hansestadt Danzig mit all ihren Besonderheiten ihrer rund 1.000-jährigen Geschichte.

Der Ausflug, kurz zusammengefasst:

• Ca. 1,5-stündige Panoramafahrt zur Marienburg
• Geführter Rundgang durch die Marienburg, rund 2 Stunden
• Etwa 1-stündiger Transfer nach Danzig
• Gemeinsames Mittagessen mit anschließendem 1,5-stündigen Stadtrundgang
  

So entspannt kann ein Nachmittag in Zoppot sein und Sie alleine entscheiden, was Sie vor Ort unternehmen möchten. In gut 30 Minuten bringt Sie der Bus in eines der berühmtesten polnischen Ostseebäder. Hier können Sie auf den Spuren der alten Geschichte wandeln und sich die mondänen Häuser wie das Grand Hotel anschauen, über die mit 516 Meter längste Holzpier Europas flanieren oder es sich am Strand bequem machen und die baltische Sonne genießen. Knapp 3,5 Stunden erlauben Ihnen eine gute Mischung aus allem vor Ort zu genießen.

Der Ausflug kurz zusammengefasst:

• Jeweils ca. 30-minütiger Transfer
• Etwa 1-stündiger, geführter Rundgang, inklusive Eintritt der Holzpier
• Rund 2,5 Stunden zur freien Verfügung vor Ort